This is a dump space for any Asia-related stuff I (or you) think is fascinating, hilarious, just plain trippy, and everything in-between. Stuff from Southeast Asian countries is definitely encouraged, and everyone is welcome to post. (PM me to become a guest poster!) Let's all join hands and revel in the Asia-ness! :DDD

Not Sure You're A Prostitute?

Since the computer I'm using at the cafe right now doesn't have headphones, I've decided to use a picture for today's post.

This is a picture of a sign from a Mexican-themed Asian restaurant. They decided to post this because they didn't want prostitutes in their restaurant. That is, if you know you're a prostitute...

Photo originally from Flickr. Taken by We be Baracs. Original location can be accessed by clicking here.

Japanese Tigers Teach You How to Pee and Poop

Well, since it's my birthday *cough*, I've decided to make a post here once again. And today's post would have never been possible had bellpickle not gave me her consent to post this.

As much as I'd like to post a birthday-related video, I just couldn't find any right now. So instead, we have *drum rolls* A JAPANESE CARTOON OF A TIGER FAMILY TEACHING KIDS HOW TO PEE AND POOP. (With subtitles!!!) And from what I've seen in this vid, this is actually a legitimate campaign for potty training in Japan.

So, here it is ladies and gentlemen. Enjoy and be educated! And while you're at it, sing with the tune!

See, boys and girls. Peeing and pooping is easy and fun! (Holy crap! Did I just say that?)

Arnold Schwarzenegger in Crazy Japanese Ad

Today, we know Arnold Schwarzenegger as the incumbent Republican governor from the US state of California.

In the past, however, he has been a bit notorious for some TV bits that he did before that never fail to make us laugh up to this day (and are now scattered around in YouTube).

Today, we have a weird and funny Japanese energy drink commercial showing a weird and funny Arnold Schwarzenegger. No subtitles here, but trust me, YOU WON'T NEED SUBTITLES! It's still so freakin' funny!

Yes, ladies and gentlemen. That was the governor of California.

Touching Ad from Thailand

If there's one thing I like in Thailand, it's the commercials produced for Thai Insurance. The reason is that they aren't just commercials; they're commercials that truly touch your heart and be filled with emotion.

Today, I'll be showing you one of their ads. This is actually the first ad that I've seen from Thai Insurance. Its video quality is not too good and the subtitles are not exactly good in English grammar. Nevertheless, this ad never fails to make me cry and feel that warm human emotion that I've felt when I saw it for the first time.

I hope you like it.

This ad, by the way, won an international advertising award. However, the name of the award-giving body escapes my mind at this time.

Beauty Pageant Boo-Boo

Hey there, guys and gals. My name is The Mask, and I'm your new guest poster here in "Only in Asia". Every once in a while, I'll be posting stuff (most especially videos) that celebrates the Asian spirit in a funny or entertaining kind of way.

Anyway, my first post will be a video from the archipelagic nation called the Philippines, which is where I live in and where I'm typing this post. It's a clip from the Binibining Pilipinas 2008, a prestigious beauty pageant in the Philippines. Here, contestant Janina San Miguel makes a HUGE boo-boo in the English language during the Q&A portion. You gotta give her credit though, since she was able to get through it with a smile. Anyway, enjoy!

By the way, she's a Mass Communications student. Also, after that boo-boo she went on to win the title of Bb. Pilipinas - World, which means that she'll represent the Philippines in the Miss World 2008! So, any reaction to that?