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And you thought that japanese tanks were funny and strange?
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 10:26 am
by String
*Click here and enjoy the flash movie*
This is really one of those "WTF" experiences.
RE: And you thought that japanese tanks were funny and strange?
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 11:27 am
by MarcA
Why?
RE: And you thought that japanese tanks were funny and strange?
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 1:00 pm
by BaitBoy
Does it make any more sence if you can understand Japanese?

RE: And you thought that japanese tanks were funny and strange?
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 1:32 pm
by rtrapasso
ORIGINAL: Bait Boy
Does it make any more sence if you can understand Japanese?
probably not...[:D]
RE: And you thought that japanese tanks were funny and strange?
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 2:13 pm
by Fishbed
I see String has just come back from the Paradox Forum [8D] [:D][;)]
RE: And you thought that japanese tanks were funny and strange?
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 4:33 pm
by BossGnome
ok what the song says, it might have a few mistakes since I'm not 100% fluent and I had trouble understanding a few of the more high pitched words.
the title is, of course, "Soft Tank"...[:D]
"the soft tank's heart is whole
it wants to survives, it wants to survives
cut its chest and its a retreat deciever (WTF?? I understand the words here but I'm not sure what they mean... they seem to make no sense!)
since it was born, it (has taken?) this shape (don't understand the last word.
its softer than your father's embrace (not sure)
once in 3 days
we can be touched by a kitten
soft tank, soft tank
the other (don't know the word) are unforgivably weak
if you poke it first with your fingers
it will start to stink!!
and then at the end the writing says:
"the weapon who lost all self confidence: the soft tank"
and on the little board next to it is scribbled:
"please don't touch the peaches."
this is one hell of a strange video.[:D]
RE: And you thought that japanese tanks were funny and strange?
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 4:41 pm
by Rob Brennan UK
RE: And you thought that japanese tanks were funny and strange?
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 5:28 pm
by Skyros
But is there a Zero bonus[8|]
RE: And you thought that japanese tanks were funny and strange?
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 5:45 pm
by Apollo11
Hi all,
ORIGINAL: Skyros
But is there a Zero bonus[8|]
No... no... no... no... [;)]
There is a small list on "prohibited" words on this forum that can cause great axiety and pain to all involved:
- Zero vs. Wildcat (and Zero bonus)
- Bismarck
[:D][:D][:D]
Leo "Apollo11"
RE: And you thought that japanese tanks were funny and strange?
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 5:56 pm
by Mike Solli
The "soft tank" must be an ally of our. Did you see the helicopter? It's Soviet. Does that mean the mosquitoes are too? Communist secret weapon? Very strange.....
RE: And you thought that japanese tanks were funny and strange?
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 10:24 pm
by dtravel
The Japanese must have some
really good drugs.

RE: And you thought that japanese tanks were funny and strange?
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 10:32 pm
by RUPD3658
I liked the one getting eaten by a cat. Must be one of Speedy's secret weapons vs Nik.
Strange.......
RE: And you thought that japanese tanks were funny and strange?
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 10:32 pm
by rtrapasso
ORIGINAL: dtravel
The Japanese must have some
really good drugs.

RE: And you thought that japanese tanks were funny and strange?
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 11:24 pm
by aletoledo
cute, I like videos like this

RE: And you thought that japanese tanks were funny and strange?
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 11:53 pm
by rtrapasso
cut its chest and its a retreat deciever (WTF?? I understand the words here but I'm not sure what they mean... they seem to make no sense!)
i'm GUESSING that this is the scene where it shows the big steel tanks advancing (indicated by arrows going to the left) while the soft tanks are moving backwards (soft tank faces pointing to left, but arrows indicating movement pointing to the right).
i like the website creator's description: "Weird soundtrack, weird characters, neat animation, non-sensical story and action. Japanese WTF Tanks I call it."
RE: And you thought that japanese tanks were funny and strange?
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:27 am
by tsimmonds
I especially liked the part where that kitten grabbed one of the squishy tanks and ran away with it.[:'(]
RE: And you thought that japanese tanks were funny and strange?
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:34 pm
by rtrapasso
ORIGINAL: irrelevant
I especially liked the part where that kitten grabbed one of the squishy tanks and ran away with it.[:'(]
Well, seeing what your avatar is...[:D]
RE: And you thought that japanese tanks were funny and strange?
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 4:00 pm
by crsutton
You guys all got way to much spare time on your hands.....[;)]
RE: And you thought that japanese tanks were funny and strange?
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 4:10 pm
by Speedysteve
ORIGINAL: Apollo11
No... no... no... no... [;)]
There is a small list on "prohibited" words on this forum that can cause great axiety and pain to all involved:
- Zero vs. Wildcat (and Zero bonus)
- Bismarck
[:D][:D][:D]
Leo "Apollo11"
+ Tiger/Sherman debate.
[:D]
RE: And you thought that japanese tanks were funny and strange?
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 6:59 pm
by rtrapasso
Started looking for Chapter 2 of this little video and ran across this:
"The tanks in this animation are Japanese buns. You'll see them eaten in a lot of anime (Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away", for example)."
One guy (who seemed less familiar with Japanese) said: "I performed some translation of the Japanese text on their site, and I believe the small tanks are rice cakes. Now it all makes perfect sense, doesn't it?"