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TheZeonicFront
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This is how the world ends, people.
Start taking your bets. |
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Surrender Artist
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Why is it that whenever a story about AKB48 is posted I feel a mixture of pity and sublime sadness? Am I dying?
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V1046-R
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I'm sure these gals are happy with the money they are bringing in, but the word "exploited" comes to mind regarding this kind of stuff.
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Shenl742
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I bet the scents don't last long and need to be replaced regularly though...
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Saffire
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superdry
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That is a valid concern for such a promo item. I bet some fans will be buying many many copies of the magazine. Sometimes i wonder who's scarier an otaku or a wota? |
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RyanSaotome
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Bring on the AKB48 anime
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Shenl742
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Umm...I was joking about how the group itself has a high-turnover rate for members |
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Mesonoxian Eve
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Some unlucky bastard's going to sniff "the morning after", leaving them with nothing more than trying to figure out what brand the producer smokes.
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CareyGrant
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*scratch, scratch* Hmm... smells like used vending machine panties! Oh my! "Casting Couch" smells dreamy: like sad desperation and producer cigarette smoke!
Oh Japan...
The girls? I think you mean their managers/producers. The overwhelming fortune that AKB48 rakes in every year (not counting any individual endorsement deals I'd imagine) goes to the people "in charge." The girls themselves make a pittance, comparatively, especially after the "talent's" portion of the pie is divvied up--I think several hundred thousand US, for the top girls, if I remember correctly. The lesser known girls make anywhere from a little to a lot less. A little perspective: in the US, your average doctor or dentist with a healthy practice makes as much or more money than these girls do, individually, for being in AKB48. Personally, I know dentists making seven figures annually (not the norm amongst dentists). Now, several hundred thousand sounds pretty good for a teenaged girl with the equivalent of a high school education, but just compare what these girls make to someone like Justin Beiber. Sure he doesn't have to divide up the money pie like AKB48 does amongst the talent, but... And yes, exploited is the word I'd use, too. |
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configspace
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"exploitation" is not possible when all of these girls know what they're getting into, and voluntarily do the job, and always have other choices available.
Who is anyone to try to deprive them the right to do what they want to do and the customers who willingly pay them? Capitalization is more the right term. With regards to the scents, I think a more appropriate and realistic approach would something like this perfume extracted from each girl. I bet they could charge a hefty premium and it would sell like gangbusters. 
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Chagen46
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That doesn't mean it isn't incredibly disturbing and misogynistic.
They have a right to do it, and I have a right to point out how disgusting it is. Freedom of speech works both ways, son.[/quote] |
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V1046-R
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I didn't know much about this pop group other than they are popular...from what you describe they definately sound exploited to me. |
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V1046-R
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I find it intersting, so not really trying to create an "issue" where one may not exist. But I have to wonder who is the scratch & sniff merchandize pandering too? Do girls who sign up for these kinds of entertainment gigs think that kind of sh*t is cool, or do they go along with everything they are told & not want to make waves because of contracts & cultural reprocussions? Being paid does not exclude the condition of being exploited. In actuality, exploitation of younger people often comes with payment to them. They are less experienced, eager to follow, and easier to manipulate by older more experienced sharks in the entertainment business. Chewed up & spit is not what they expect, but might be what the business behind the scenes was planning all along. |
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dragon695
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It is shit like this that leads me to ridicule Japanese otaku and their culture. Disgusting, utterly disgusting.
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