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how come all asians living in america are so fucking tanned? is this a thing?
I'm not American, but I would say Asians might tan more in the US because having a tan is seen as a good thing in western society. For example: I don't think spray tanning translates well into Korean culture because people aspire to have pale skin, yet tons of people here in a western society swear by tanning or going to a spray tanning salon.
I'm not Asian myself and I like having pale skin more than tanned skin so I usually stay out of the sun. Since tanning here is somewhat of a must to some people, they ask me all the time if i'm sick, tell me to go out in the sun or that I should go tanning. This shows that both cultures have a different view on whats beautiful.
how come all asians living in america are so fucking tanned? is this a thing?
I'm not American, but I would say Asians might tan more in the US because having a tan is seen as a good thing in western society. For example: I don't think spray tanning translates well into Korean culture because people aspire to have pale skin, yet tons of people here in a western society swear by tanning or going to a spray tanning salon.
I'm not Asian myself and I like having pale skin more than tanned skin so I usually stay out of the sun. Since tanning here is somewhat of a must to some people, they ask me all the time if i'm sick, tell me to go out in the sun or that I should go tanning. This shows that both cultures have a different view on whats beautiful.
interesting I noticed they usually get more thanned than caucasians
how come all asians living in america are so fucking tanned? is this a thing?
I'm not American, but I would say Asians might tan more in the US because having a tan is seen as a good thing in western society. For example: I don't think spray tanning translates well into Korean culture because people aspire to have pale skin, yet tons of people here in a western society swear by tanning or going to a spray tanning salon.
I'm not Asian myself and I like having pale skin more than tanned skin so I usually stay out of the sun. Since tanning here is somewhat of a must to some people, they ask me all the time if i'm sick, tell me to go out in the sun or that I should go tanning. This shows that both cultures have a different view on whats beautiful.
interesting I noticed they usually get more thanned than caucasians
da It could just be their skin color is darker or that they live in a more sunnier area like Cali or Florida. Most Asians I know actually have tanned looking skin but they don't tan, so I'd assume it's a genetics thing. Caucasians also don't take in sunlight very well because their body absorbs too much uv light and thus they get sunburned or get skin cancer. So it might be that Asian skin isn't as badly affected by the sun as Caucasian skin is. I don't really know exactly why Asians tan more or better, but I'd assume it, like with whites not getting as tanned, has to do with genetics. Of course, Asians living in the west could also be influenced by the culture here. In America, you're seen as a sickly person that doesn't go out much if you are pale. So lot's of people here get tanned cause it's considered a more attractive and healthy look, even though if they over do it, which lot's do, they'll probably get skin cancer and look like leather.
how come all asians living in america are so fucking tanned? is this a thing?
I'm not American, but I would say Asians might tan more in the US because having a tan is seen as a good thing in western society. For example: I don't think spray tanning translates well into Korean culture because people aspire to have pale skin, yet tons of people here in a western society swear by tanning or going to a spray tanning salon.
I'm not Asian myself and I like having pale skin more than tanned skin so I usually stay out of the sun. Since tanning here is somewhat of a must to some people, they ask me all the time if i'm sick, tell me to go out in the sun or that I should go tanning. This shows that both cultures have a different view on whats beautiful.
interesting I noticed they usually get more thanned than caucasians
da It could just be their skin color is darker or that they live in a more sunnier area like Cali or Florida. Most Asians I know actually have tanned looking skin but they don't tan, so I'd assume it's a genetics thing. Caucasians also don't take in sunlight very well because their body absorbs too much uv light and thus they get sunburned or get skin cancer. So it might be that Asian skin isn't as badly affected by the sun as Caucasian skin is. I don't really know exactly why Asians tan more or better, but I'd assume it, like with whites not getting as tanned, has to do with genetics. Of course, Asians living in the west could also be influenced by the culture here. In America, you're seen as a sickly person that doesn't go out much if you are pale. So lot's of people here get tanned cause it's considered a more attractive and healthy look, even though if they over do it, which lot's do, they'll probably get skin cancer and look like leather.
the mongoloid genetically has more pigment than caucasoid but most most mongoloid girls in entertainment circle apply sunscreen product like crazy to make them very pale. the lifestyle also play a role. they spend most of their time in buildings. you can see from korean variety programs that the people in agricultural and fishery sectors have darker skins. the skin colors also vary among different ethnics. mongoloid ethnic groups native to south-east asia are obviously darker than those native to east asia.
1. lol, yeah, it's mine. Red Moon conveys a lot of things and feelings, in very concise ways, and it has a sort of... hopeless hope in it, as weird as that sounds, lol. I remember writing some analysis for it for English class once, haha. It was great. My best friend got Hikaru and Wakana confused all the time. She thought Wakana was Hikaru, and vice versa. LOL I think Maya signed one of those non-disclosure things that state $ony can't use her name without her permission so they can't make money off her. I agree. She left and she was only in like 1 song, jfc!
2. Me too. It's a shame, though, we don't really get much outside of interviews, and the interviewers always as stupid as fuck questions like WAT SINGERS DO U LISTEN 2 LOL as if we haven't heard that a thousand fucking times. jfc don't even remind me of that shit. Sometimes Kalafina makes me embarrassed to like them. I heard they have a choreographer! Who the fuck would choreography anything like that?!
3. Yeah, I was actually really surprised by it, especially that I liked so many of them. I was expecting something tragic that I'd have to cry my way through, but I instead got something I'm rather proud to point to and say, "I love this". LMFAO it was beautiful, I enjoyed myself so much. And when I came back the second time just to take the piss, everyone was like, "ok we'll let you stay", even though I already did all of that beforehand. Gods, I should not have found that as fun as I did.
4. Pft, you can take Natsuki and deal with Shizuru, I'll cuddle Nao all to myself. Really, though, idk why I find her so adorable. Maybe I'm the "all girls like bad boys", but instead, it's a bad girl. Yeah. That's the thing with computer tecchies - you can never really trust them unless you know them on a personal level, since you've no bloody clue what they're doing or what they're supposed to do. And I had a computer that ran for 10 years without a problem, but I had to get a new one in the February. After the PSU incident, it's crying out for help, and idk if you read on the chat thread, but I'm getting a repair guy over again tomorrow (a different one).
5. LOL her stuttering is so cute, especially when she starts to babble about inane stuff only she cares about. But, yeah, I agree - she seems the type to overburden herself because she expects herself to do better. Unrealistically high expectations, eh? Shame, but Asia is a generally conservative country, so not surprising. Career ladies to the end, hm? Very admirable! Yeah, I don't, haha. But! With Wakana and Keiko, it's not even shipping, it's just blatant. Keiko was crushin' hard. And yes, Wakana is a straighty through and through... Except for MISIA, maybe. LOL
6.Yeah, at least it looks good and smooth. Kalafina just get the awkwardness that is Magia. Pft. Mysterious my ass, $ony.
I'd probably weirdly enjoy it. Yeah, I can vouch for that! I hope you get to see them soon, I really do.
Sorry for the very late reply. My computer just decided to acting up this last few days.
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1. LOL many Kalafina's songs are just begged to be analysed like that. Really? Well, there are some moments in songs when I think they do sound alike, but usually I can tell afterwards just because for me their voices are very distinct. Hikaru (in her low register) and Keiko, though OTL. Especially since Hikaru's voice is getting deeper and stronger lately, I honestly confused Keiko's part in Obbligato for Hikaru. It's a good thing then for Maya? No string attached, and she can have her own career. Ugh I know., it's not like she sang in entire Seventh Heaven album or something.
2. I can understand some basic questions like the member's roles and the like because it's informative for newbies, but otherwise I agree with you. Ugh can't they do some research first? I think I'd like if it's just the three of them talking, then it will be a comedy show. LOL sorry about that. I think it's fine if the choreographer just decides about their positions on stage, or switching position according singing parts a la Red Moon 2011. But dancing parts are NO, jfc. They're singers, just let them sing! Their songs are already difficult enough without them have to dance. Plus it's not like they can dance anyway lol.
3. I was honestly dreading the arrival of the album, especially because the short production time (one month!). That's why I was surprised when Consolation nearly toppled Red Moon for my favorite album. It's just so... "Kalafina". Idk how to explain this, but SH is more Wakana album and AE is Hikaru's. This one is three of them. Honestly the rules on CPM are inconsistent and not clear. Why did they let you stay, really?
4. Ehh...I don't want to deal with that psycho, I'll just admire Natsuki from afar. :p I feel Nao would be emotionally exhausting to deal with. Tell me about it. So many technicians here can't be trusted, some even run away with the parts they're supposed to fix. Unfortunately I don't have many choice OTL. I read that, so how is the computer now? Hopefully it's all the better.
5. Just hope she doesn't overexerted herself (because her voice is the one that suffers when she does that). I have to say their live abilities have really improved, though. And here I thought it would be Wakana and ELISA lol.
6. They should get new director, stat.
After listening to bootleg recording of their performance at AFA ID, I have to say they did great even with that utterly shitty sound system. Hikaru's low register, omg.
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Sorry for the very late reply. My computer just decided to acting up this last few days.
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1. LOL many Kalafina's songs are just begged to be analysed like that. Really? Well, there are some moments in songs when I think they do sound alike, but usually I can tell afterwards just because for me their voices are very distinct. Hikaru (in her low register) and Keiko, though OTL. Especially since Hikaru's voice is getting deeper and stronger lately, I honestly confused Keiko's part in Obbligato for Hikaru. It's a good thing then for Maya? No string attached, and she can have her own career. Ugh I know., it's not like she sang in entire Seventh Heaven album or something.
2. I can understand some basic questions like the member's roles and the like because it's informative for newbies, but otherwise I agree with you. Ugh can't they do some research first? I think I'd like if it's just the three of them talking, then it will be a comedy show. LOL sorry about that. I think it's fine if the choreographer just decides about their positions on stage, or switching position according singing parts a la Red Moon 2011. But dancing parts are NO, jfc. They're singers, just let them sing! Their songs are already difficult enough without them have to dance. Plus it's not like they can dance anyway lol.
3. I was honestly dreading the arrival of the album, especially because the short production time (one month!). That's why I was surprised when Consolation nearly toppled Red Moon for my favorite album. It's just so... "Kalafina". Idk how to explain this, but SH is more Wakana album and AE is Hikaru's. This one is three of them. Honestly the rules on CPM are inconsistent and not clear. Why did they let you stay, really?
4. Ehh...I don't want to deal with that psycho, I'll just admire Natsuki from afar. :p I feel Nao would be emotionally exhausting to deal with. Tell me about it. So many technicians here can't be trusted, some even run away with the parts they're supposed to fix. Unfortunately I don't have many choice OTL. I read that, so how is the computer now? Hopefully it's all the better.
5. Just hope she doesn't overexerted herself (because her voice is the one that suffers when she does that). I have to say their live abilities have really improved, though. And here I thought it would be Wakana and ELISA lol.
6. They should get new director, stat.
After listening to bootleg recording of their performance at AFA ID, I have to say they did great even with that utterly shitty sound system. Hikaru's low register, omg.
Oh, I'm sorry about that. Computers acting up is so annoying, so I feel for you there. Turns out I need a new one myself.
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1. You should try it yourself, it was surprisingly fun. Yeah. She's not as big a fan as me, but I think that's difficult. You're the only one I've talked to that's smart enough to be a fan and not be delusional, so. I really like Hikaru's lower register, she has so much power in her voice when she uses it! And I'd think so, but some people are determined to think there's more to it. Blech, I dunno, but that wouldn't be my first assumption. She probably got a taste of the limelight and decided she wasn't up for it.
2. Yeah, it's like they've never heard or watched a Kalafina interview before. Must be pretty insulting and incredibly boring to keep answering the exact same set of questions. It's so damn embarrassing! I can't watch a live performance seriously if they're doing all of this weird arm flailing and shit, it's like, just focus on your damn singing. The only time I approve of them moving about is during Ongaku, since they get really into it and just start running around having fun, so it's not really choreography as much as feelin' the music, or whatever.
3. Yeah, I know what you mean. There's a lot of distinct sounds to it, too, like Hanataba vs Kiichigo vs Door and stuff, it's great. I really liked it and it reaffirmed a bit of my hope for future releases that I'd lost after Hikari Furu. I HAVE NO IDEA. But I got talking to another few members through that and got some friends out of it, so I guess it's all good. I just took the piss so much, I'm such a cunt. Kera even asked me for advice on how to Mod, like? Are you kidding?
4. Did you hear about the crappy PS2 dating sim? Apparently Shizuru eventually killed herself there because she wanted Natsuki to be happy with Generic Dating Sim Protagonist but couldn't handle seeing her with someone else. She's... She's something else, huh. And yes, she would, but... NAO. Gdamnit. We found one that can be trusted, but... Bleh. It's better but I need to upgrade it or it'll go again soon. I expect that, tbh.
5. They have improved, Hikaru especially! Wakana's tone is really going a lot, though... Baw. But I think she did sound like she improved a bit in Consolation, so... Wakana has plenty of girlcrushes, but no gay at all. Shame.
Oh, I'm sorry about that. Computers acting up is so annoying, so I feel for you there. Turns out I need a new one myself.
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1. You should try it yourself, it was surprisingly fun. Yeah. She's not as big a fan as me, but I think that's difficult. You're the only one I've talked to that's smart enough to be a fan and not be delusional, so. I really like Hikaru's lower register, she has so much power in her voice when she uses it! And I'd think so, but some people are determined to think there's more to it. Blech, I dunno, but that wouldn't be my first assumption. She probably got a taste of the limelight and decided she wasn't up for it.
2. Yeah, it's like they've never heard or watched a Kalafina interview before. Must be pretty insulting and incredibly boring to keep answering the exact same set of questions. It's so damn embarrassing! I can't watch a live performance seriously if they're doing all of this weird arm flailing and shit, it's like, just focus on your damn singing. The only time I approve of them moving about is during Ongaku, since they get really into it and just start running around having fun, so it's not really choreography as much as feelin' the music, or whatever.
3. Yeah, I know what you mean. There's a lot of distinct sounds to it, too, like Hanataba vs Kiichigo vs Door and stuff, it's great. I really liked it and it reaffirmed a bit of my hope for future releases that I'd lost after Hikari Furu. I HAVE NO IDEA. But I got talking to another few members through that and got some friends out of it, so I guess it's all good. I just took the piss so much, I'm such a cunt. Kera even asked me for advice on how to Mod, like? Are you kidding?
4. Did you hear about the crappy PS2 dating sim? Apparently Shizuru eventually killed herself there because she wanted Natsuki to be happy with Generic Dating Sim Protagonist but couldn't handle seeing her with someone else. She's... She's something else, huh. And yes, she would, but... NAO. Gdamnit. We found one that can be trusted, but... Bleh. It's better but I need to upgrade it or it'll go again soon. I expect that, tbh.
5. They have improved, Hikaru especially! Wakana's tone is really going a lot, though... Baw. But I think she did sound like she improved a bit in Consolation, so... Wakana has plenty of girlcrushes, but no gay at all. Shame.
6. Definitely. Bah.
Still haven't seen it.
A new one? Hope you can get one that's more reliable. I don't know if I should get one myself, the prices are on sky high right now.
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1. I have a feeling I will just bullshitting my way through it, just like what I did to most of my essays, heh. It's fun making up stories around them, though. I can sort of understand casual fans will have trouble about it, but it's just, their voices are so different. Sorry, I'm not really clear about that, not delusional about what? Yeah, her lower register is great and she's also more at ease using it than her higher register. Although that means she does have trouble covering Wakana's parts sometimes. About Maya, yeah maybe it's just as simple as that. But conspiracy theories are more fun :p I'm ambivalent about her, she beaten 30,000 girls on audition and then left (dunno if it's on her own accord or not). It's just didn't sit well with me that time.
2. Kala should just play a tape recorder with all their default answers to that kind of basic questions. Saving their voices and all that. It would be fun if they can interview each other, though. Secondhand embarrassment indeed. Thankfully their other performances are not on that level of embarrassing (I have higher tolerance at least) and I'm praying it's a one-time deal only. How was they when in Animagic, btw? Yeah, if it's Ongaku or any upbeat songs when they just go crazy, it's fun! Lots of fanservices too.
3. The songs in this album are far better than the singles, I'm relieved too about that. I see some fans wish they go back to SH or RM style, but I can't really see it tbh especially in their state right now. I don't even know if I will like it if they do that. I just want Kajiura to explore more new sounds with the girls, without sacrificing their uniqueness. Gosh, that place is just puzzling for me really. I can see you wreak havoc there LOL. And that's just hilarious, why asked a banned member? I have love-hate feeling with that forum OTL.
4. Oh I almost forgot about that game. I remember liking the opening song and got curious, then just disgusted because it changed some aspect of their personalities. I imagine the Shizuru in anime will rather kill the protagonist instead. Oh you, Nao fangirl... The trust part is hard to come by here. Yeah, after so many breakdowns it just better to upgrade or buy a totally new one. It's such a hassle.
5. Yeah, she improved a truckload. I remember so surprised when Magia came out, like holy shit Hikaru. About Wakana, she maybe won't get her old voice back, but she's definitely more used to her new one now so I like to think positive about her. What are your favorite performances? (excluding Red Moon :p) I really like the entirety of SH live footage (dat ARIA ) and the Typ3-M0on F3s (not including the dance, lol). She can at least make exception for Keiko.
6. Speaking of $0ny, I wonder why there's almost no promotion and hoopla for Alleluia. Throwback to their beginning?
I got one through a blog owner, so I doubt if there are other recording like that. She recorded the performance using her phone. Very crappy sound system, though.
i watched madoka magica (subbed one certainly) and found the lyric of the ed was so beautiful. later i found the mv of the song with 3 creepy obasan and freakingly liked it. (forgot the song's title 'cos it was gone together with my previous pc) i bittorrent downloaded a 1.59 gb compilation of karafina mvs and still seeding it. i don't know if any other person still seeding this file since it's months old but you may try searching for 'karafina artsit file' torrent. don't talk about copyright to me karafina has no distributor in my country.
i watched madoka magica (subbed one certainly) and found the lyric of the ed was so beautiful. later i found the mv of the song with 3 creepy obasan and freakingly liked it. (forgot the song's title 'cos it was gone together with my previous pc) i bittorrent downloaded a 1.59 gb compilation of karafina mvs and still seeding it. i don't know if any other person still seeding this file since it's months old but you may try searching for 'karafina artsit file' torrent.
Magia? I figured a lot of new people usually like this song because of the sheer badassery of the music, although it does have great lyrics. More straightforward than their usual lyrics, but still very nice. obaasan, though....they're not that old.
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don't talk about copyright to me karafina has no distributor in my country.
Nah, I don't think any Kala fans here can blame you for downloading their stuffs. It's freaking expensive. I'm forever amused about the mvs btw, because I find them very simple and not...great lol. It's nice of you for seeding that.
These are samples from their new singles, Alleluia. I suspect it will be gone in a few days because, well, $0ny. Alleluia (this sounds very pop-ish, especially for Kala)
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Wait, am I missing something? Why are people weeping all over tumblr over AtsuMina. Is Acchan dating someone?
People are weeping over it? Miyazawa/Artichoke is still some canon shit.
Sep 19 2013, 12:08 AM
A new one? Hope you can get one that's more reliable. I don't know if I should get one myself, the prices are on sky high right now.
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1. I have a feeling I will just bullshitting my way through it, just like what I did to most of my essays, heh. It's fun making up stories around them, though. I can sort of understand casual fans will have trouble about it, but it's just, their voices are so different. Sorry, I'm not really clear about that, not delusional about what? Yeah, her lower register is great and she's also more at ease using it than her higher register. Although that means she does have trouble covering Wakana's parts sometimes. About Maya, yeah maybe it's just as simple as that. But conspiracy theories are more fun :p I'm ambivalent about her, she beaten 30,000 girls on audition and then left (dunno if it's on her own accord or not). It's just didn't sit well with me that time.
2. Kala should just play a tape recorder with all their default answers to that kind of basic questions. Saving their voices and all that. It would be fun if they can interview each other, though. Secondhand embarrassment indeed. Thankfully their other performances are not on that level of embarrassing (I have higher tolerance at least) and I'm praying it's a one-time deal only. How was they when in Animagic, btw? Yeah, if it's Ongaku or any upbeat songs when they just go crazy, it's fun! Lots of fanservices too.
3. The songs in this album are far better than the singles, I'm relieved too about that. I see some fans wish they go back to SH or RM style, but I can't really see it tbh especially in their state right now. I don't even know if I will like it if they do that. I just want Kajiura to explore more new sounds with the girls, without sacrificing their uniqueness. Gosh, that place is just puzzling for me really. I can see you wreak havoc there LOL. And that's just hilarious, why asked a banned member? I have love-hate feeling with that forum OTL.
4. Oh I almost forgot about that game. I remember liking the opening song and got curious, then just disgusted because it changed some aspect of their personalities. I imagine the Shizuru in anime will rather kill the protagonist instead. Oh you, Nao fangirl... The trust part is hard to come by here. Yeah, after so many breakdowns it just better to upgrade or buy a totally new one. It's such a hassle.
5. Yeah, she improved a truckload. I remember so surprised when Magia came out, like holy shit Hikaru. About Wakana, she maybe won't get her old voice back, but she's definitely more used to her new one now so I like to think positive about her. What are your favorite performances? (excluding Red Moon :p) I really like the entirety of SH live footage (dat ARIA ) and the Typ3-M0on F3s (not including the dance, lol). She can at least make exception for Keiko.
6. Speaking of $0ny, I wonder why there's almost no promotion and hoopla for Alleluia. Throwback to their beginning?
I got one through a blog owner, so I doubt if there are other recording like that. She recorded the performance using her phone. Very crappy sound system, though.
OMG sorry! I think I forgot to reply to this.
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1. Yeah. Well, it's still fun to bullshit, sometimes. Yeah, they are. Keiko's is super deep, Wakana's is super high, and Hikaru's is inbetween. Not delusional about how perfect all of them are, and not delusional that Kajiura is a font of creativity. I like that you can love them and still admit that they're not as technically proficient as they used to be. I think her falsetto in Oblivious is pretty good, sounds-wise. I've always enjoyed it. I can understand being annoyed... Me too. It meant it would've been a girl group who had more lower voices than higher ones, which would be a pretty good novelty.
2. LOL, yes. Or just be like, pls consult any one of our past interviews for the answer to that question bc it's in EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM. And yeah... Do you listen to Kalafina Club? Haha, I have pretty good tolerance, but not... For that. I get second-hand embarrassment! If they're just having fun and being embarrassing, it's okay, but not if someone told them to do it exactly like that, hahahahha. I thought they were really good in AniMagic! Wakana looked like she was in a bit of pain and she wobbled a bit, but other than that, I think they were very, very good. I got so involved in it.
3. I'm so confused about their latest songs... It's so pop-y, it doesn't feel like Kalafina at all. I'll wait until I hear the full versions, but I'm not holding out many hopes. HAHA, I know, right? So crappy. Bleh. I could run it ten times better.
4. Yeah! They turned Natsuki into such a shitty tsundere, same as in the manga. jfc. It's probably one of the only products I know where the anime is better than the manga. And yeah... I'd totally date Nao, if she were real... It's working perfectly now, and the guy installed 8gig of extra ram for me, for free. He's such a nice bloke!
5. Me too, holy crap! I think that's when Kajiura realised how boss she actually is in the lower range and made Destination Unknown for her. Which is amazing. ...Hmmm... I really like Ongaku live, and I love the 2010 ARIA... I don't think there's a performance I love overall. Yeah, right. ffs Wakana that's some damn fine piece of flesh in front of you, indulge yourself.
6. Hopefully. I don't want them to just have given up on them.
Oh. Oh well, I'll just hope to see them again soon.
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