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Irksome
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 Posted: January 23, 2007 7:03 pm Post subject: Let's Talk About Domo... |
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First of all, this is the person we're talking about:
So, welcome to the official Domokun Thread. Seeing as nobody else has posted one... o-o Well, it's not official as in everyone has been saying Official, but you catch my drift. Anyway, on this thread, I will talk about Domokun, and do Domokun Research. If this is not allowed, and I have found nowhere that this isn't, I will delete this post. Here, is Domo-kun's famous image:
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--- About Domo --
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Who/What is Domo-kun?
Domo-kun (どーもくん) is a small brown open-mouthed monster hatched from an egg who lives with a wise old rabbit underground. He really, really likes TV and also enjoys rocking out to Guitar Wolf. Domo-kun is the mascot of NHK's BS2 (a satellite channel; he also appears on BS1). NHK has been producing a series of Domo-kun stop-motion vignettes that exude personal charm and warmth. There is also a wide variety of Domo-kun-related merchandise available, some of which is difficult/impossible to find in the US.
"Domo" in this case appears to mean more of something (usually to stress "thank you," "excuse me," etc), implying increased politeness. "kun" is used as "Mr." or "Ms." for "younger people or colleagues." He acquired his name in the second episode, when Usajii turns on the TV for him and an announcer says "Domo konnichiwa" ("very much hello").
I've received email from a member of the US Air Force who is stationed in Japan and this person indicates that "Domo" is used "everywhere" in Japan as "thanks." I've also read someone's opinion that "Domo" in this case means "ferocious," but the Random House Japanese/English dictionary doesn't support this at all (the "domo" meaning "ferocious" has two long "o"s, the "domo" in Domokun only has one).
According to NHK, Domo-kun is recognized by 90% of Japanese schoolchildren.
The egg probably originates from the egg-shaped rings of the NHK logo (made eggy in 1995).
The following are the character descriptions as they appear at Domomode.
DOMO is a strange, awesome creature born from an egg. One day he fell into Usajii's house, the old rabbit likes TV. After that he began to love watching TV. He is gentle and strong. When he is in a bad mood, he breaks wind.
Favorite food: Seasoned beef with potatoes
Disliked food: Apple (There seems a deep mystery in his DNA)
Favorite talent: MAX and The guitar wolf
I am guessing that "bad mood" is really something like "distressed/nervous," as evidenced by the episode in which he accidentally meets up with Ta-chan, sweats a little, and lets fly.
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Where did Domo's famous picture originate anyway? [Points To Kitty Picture Above]
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What about those poor kittens?
This is a reference to a rather popular computer image, as seen below.
This was created by a contributor to www.Fark.com. It appears to be a variant of this:
This is a "jpg" file a friend sent to me, sometime before April 4th, 2000. It was scanned from a poster taken from Fantasy Video of Portland, Oregon. I haven't seen any other earlier references ... wait, hold the press ...
2005nov10: "Hi - the image of Stop the Slaughter (everytime you masturbate, God kills a kitten) originated in BarFly, a Portland bar-goers magazine, perhaps 6 or 7 years ago. Miss Jen Lane would be able to tell you more, but I clearly remember seeing that "ad" and laughing so very hard. And, she is so very fond of fontdiner sparkly. Thanks much, vj
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I have found this on a website, and this will give you an idea about Domokun. Things that I have written in bold are corrections/additions I have made.
Domo-kun's Own Blog: Domokun's Blog
More additions to come later!
SUPPORT DOMO:
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| [url=http://www.potterforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=22599#22599][img]http://www.usersigs.com/site/data/thumbnails/9/domokun.gif[/img][/url] |
It should look like this:
^Go on, Click It!
More Images [Much Thanks to WhitneyM:)]
Domo Videos [Thanks To Of The Lore]:
Domo Video #1
Domo Video #2
Domo Video #3
If you'd like to contribute Domo pics, information, or any fansite links, feel free to just post them. Thanks.
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| Posted: January 23, 2007 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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wow um, no idea what the hell that thing is. never seen it before.
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| Posted: January 23, 2007 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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| I have never seen this little guy, before, but I think he is adorable! |
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| Posted: January 23, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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| I have never seen this little guy, before, but I think he is adorable! |
Finally, someone who agrees!
@Wiz - I didn't either, up until yesterday. I was browsing for icons, and I came upon this cute little guy. I thought he was interesting and now I have an obsession. He's Domo-kun.
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| Posted: January 23, 2007 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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I've seen that around. It's so cute.
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Domo-kun = <33
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I <3 Domo 
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| Posted: January 24, 2007 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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Definitely. I mean, I can't really blame you. He's so adorable; if you find anything interesting about Domo, post it here and I'll add it.
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| Posted: January 24, 2007 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm a little frightened. |
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| Posted: January 24, 2007 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you, Whitney.
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| Posted: January 24, 2007 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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| Posted: January 24, 2007 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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That last image was pretty funny, though.
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| Posted: January 24, 2007 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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| That is my favorite. |
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| Posted: January 24, 2007 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah, I looked at it and I was like, "Wtf is up with the girls?"
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| Posted: January 25, 2007 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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| R u ok? |
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| Posted: January 25, 2007 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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*Is Surprised.* You said you were in journalism. A journalist,
who doesn't punctuate correctly? *Dies*
And, yes, we're fine. Domo-kun makes things better.
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| Posted: January 25, 2007 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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I am fine, why wouldn't I be? |
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| Posted: January 25, 2007 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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*Is Surprised.* You said you were in journalism. A journalist,
who doesn't punctuate correctly? *Dies*
And, yes, we're fine. Domo-kun makes things better. |
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! Half the time, you can't even fucking spell. STFU!!!!!!!!!!!
And I'm not a journalist, I said that was my major. If you've got nothing better to do than go around the forum looking for grammar mistakes, then I hope you really died. What a waste. |
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| Posted: January 25, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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| I've seen this, but I've never known what it was... Thanks for posting what it was! ^_^ |
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| Posted: January 25, 2007 9:29 pm Post subject: |
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I am fine, why wouldn't I be? |
I don't know. |
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| Posted: January 25, 2007 10:16 pm Post subject: |
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*Is Surprised.* You said you were in journalism. A journalist,
who doesn't punctuate correctly? *Dies*
And, yes, we're fine. Domo-kun makes things better. |
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! Half the time, you can't even fucking spell. STFU!!!!!!!!!!!
And I'm not a journalist, I said that was my major. If you've got nothing better to do than go around the forum looking for grammar mistakes, then I hope you really died. What a waste. |
At least I'm nice to people, EVEN IF IT IS MY FUCKING PMS WEEK.
LEAVE ME THE FUCK ALONE AND DON'T START THINGS. And, just so you know, I spelled everything correct in that post, you dolt.
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| Posted: January 25, 2007 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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*Is Surprised.* You said you were in journalism. A journalist,
who doesn't punctuate correctly? *Dies*
And, yes, we're fine. Domo-kun makes things better. |
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! Half the time, you can't even fucking spell. STFU!!!!!!!!!!!
And I'm not a journalist, I said that was my major. If you've got nothing better to do than go around the forum looking for grammar mistakes, then I hope you really died. What a waste. |
I really wouldn't be talking if I were you, your spelling at times is atrocious.
And wishing people to die is EXTREMELY uncalled for.
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