Tag Archives: Food

Giga Pudding

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Nils

Twenty servings of oozy goodness in one convenient plastic bucket. And when you are done with it, the bucket can serve another important function…

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Japanese McDonalds

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Nils

The weird thing here is not only Ronald McDonald’s sudden gender change, nor the stark colors, but actually the fact that European/American McDonalds hasn’t done this long ago: Remember, sex sells. And while Ronald may have been a great tool … Continue reading →

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I want my Pocky…

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Nils

They want their pocky but who takes care of what we want? – Bonus posting for G.

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Assorted Japanese Commercials

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Nils

Here are three more weird Japanese commercials. Pokemon Bread: Now, Pokemon has been a global hit, proving that not only the Japanese are weird. However I think Pokemon bread would not sell here… and the voice at the very end … Continue reading →

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Calbee Potato Chips Commercial

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Nils

This is… weird. I vastly prefer the other Calbee advertisement.

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Wallace and Grommit meet Glico

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Nils

I love Wallace & Grommit.

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Tea Commercial

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Nils

I thought this was actually cute: It’s not really wacky though – so consider it a bonus. (Via Weird Asia News.)

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Cup Nude

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Nils

Ramen noodles are probably one of the foods everybody thinks of when they consider Japan (right after Sushi and weird squid). Of course there are also instant Ramen. So there’s something to still your hunger. But what to do if … Continue reading →

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Japanese Chicks

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Nils

Another fun (and pretty wacky) Japanese TV commercial:

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Panda Toaster

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Nils

Pandas are cute. Japanese like cute things. And everybody has to eat. What could therefore be more logical than this product? This reminds me of the Virgin Mary fish stick and in a grilled cheese sandwhich. I think someone could … Continue reading →

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