Yoshio Kojima’s tribute to Michael Jackson

Japanese comedian Yoshio Kojima mixes his bad comedy routine with Michael Jackson’s “Bad”:

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Bonus clip that didn’t deserve it’s own post: Another comedian imitates Dave Spector, only to be confronted by the real Dave Spector.

In the clip we find out that Dave Spector isn’t actually an American. He was born in Saitama and can’t actually speak English at beyond a beginner level.

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11 comments - What do you think? Posted by James - October 6, 2009 at 5:59 am

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Niels

The best thing in both clips would probably be Becky.
Luke

It’s inevitable that Yoshio Kojima’s routine would evolve into a そんなの関係ね
Shadowruni

Umm, as far as the not being born in America…

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Spector

In the linked article ready the second article for the second reference.

ponta

There was a joke that Dave was born in Saitama,and not American because his Japanese was so good. The comedian has used the joke again.

jikku

Yeah, and he failed to pass 英検１級 once on TV.

Montsan

Kojima’s still around? Has he gotten any better or is he still milking that horrible dance and song?
Ajapa

I thought it was “Blackface” and “Gaijinface” issue, isn’t it?

If not, I will offer some funny “Yellowface” (or “Yellowskin”) materials as an attempt to counterbalance:

Sumo Suit Olympics 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paNyqN2qxJU

SUMO (REMI GAILLARD)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc9yr4urskA

I hope no fanatical right-wingers appear here and start ranting on blasphemy to the Shinto ritual.
JonJon

Dave Spector is jewish ?
http://www.michaeljacksonshines.com aj

We love Michael in Japan and all over the world
Kevin Nguyen

Yoshio doesn’t know how to say “bad”?
But, he kinda said “piyu’ or ‘piya’ if you know what I mean.
Kevin Nguyen

I forgot.
And he’s naked with an underwear.

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