Most religions of the world discourage lies; even small, well-intended ones. There are many good reasons for this.
I seem to have put myself in a bit of a situation. In order to aly myself with a new batch of junior high students, I perhapsmaybesortof exaggerated my appreciation for a certain famous J-pop band. Unfortunately I chose the most ridiculous band possible. These guys are... barely men. They have serious Japanese-style guybrows (carefully waxed and drawn in with a browliner), big hairsprayed hair with barrettes, and an extraordinarily effeminate dance lineup. I have no idea how these guys can pass as manly hearthrobs. Clearly I am an ignorant barbarian lacking appreciation for this incredible talent.
Now I`m being excitedly quizzed by my students: which is my favorite member? What CD`s do I have? Did I go to any of their live shows? Do I have any posters or keyholders or pencil cases with their pictures?
I must say that all the stereotypes about Japanese pop are not true. Some of it is catchy and fun and even creative. There`s some great hip-hop and reggae. But the saccharine stuff is certainly as popular here as one might expect. (ENTER: frightening flashbacks of NKOTB, Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears...)
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