Gaijin Street Sumo

Finally, some foreigners in Japan doing something idiotic but not offensive to the Japanese. Good to see some of the people in background getting a kick out of it and a well done video. Good work guys!

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I liked the old dude with the hat being the referee – that looked unscripted. Of things white boys can do half-naked in public in Japan, this was better than many, but a little more effort would help – sumo is never done in the full kesho-mawashi ‘apron’ for one thing. They should have had the courage of their convictions and not worn underpants/shorts. And a ittle more overall dignity, as if this were a genuine tournament between two yokozuna and not a street performance, would be nice – all those exaggerated gestures reminded me of Mitoizumi. The best comedy is played straight.

It seems I spoke too soon. Apparently Dave Eastgate is some kind of comedian from Australia (albeit that he is a complete unknown downunder). So now I understand that this was not merely your usual random exhibitionist gaijin stupidity. It’s merely comedian stupidity. I forgive Dave since he’s obviously just trying to make a living. Good luck mate !

I thought one of’em was Takami Sakari lmao (sorry if I misspelled)

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