Today is National Foundation Day (Kenkokukinen-no-Hi), a national holiday for Japanese people to remind themselves of the nation’s founding and foster their love for the nation. It marks the traditional date on which according to legend Emperor Jimmu founded Japan in 660 BC.
Emperor Jimmu is considered a direct descendant of the ultimate Japanese sun goddess, Amaterasu. Ancient literature says that Jimmu was born in Miyazaki prefecture, Kyushu. He defeating every clan he encountered and thus united Japan. The Japanese Monarchy is considered the world’s oldest and longest-serving. There are many monuments and historic sites of the first emperor all over Japan.
Copycat…
Romantic choice for Valentine’s Day…
BADA BING!!
Her: Help! I need a date for Valentine’s Day. Him: It’s February 14th.
My desire to be well-informed is currently at odds with my desire to remain sane.
I was told that after a vasectomy I wouldn’t have kids anymore. Imagine my shock when I got home and they were still there.
Stranger: Nice to meet you. Me: Give it time.
2020: The Chinese are taking all our jobs! 2024: AI is taking all our jobs! 2025: Chinese AI is taking all our jobs!
I don’t trust anyone who’s not visibly stressed out right now.
On Monday we start Diarrhea Awareness Week. Runs until Friday.
Actually, it’s only existentialism if it comes from the existentialist region of France. Otherwise, it’s just sparkling anxiety.
Amy: I can’t believe it. First I’m diagnosed with dyslexia and now I have tiny tits. Doctor: Tinnitus Amy, you have tinnitus.
The only secure document in Washington, DC seems to be the Epstein client list.
I’m currently reading a book on DIY house construction. By Bill Jerome Holmes.
That feeling you get when you forget to shake the ketchup bottle and now there’s ketchup water on your food.
Me: I need some help around here! Also me: No, not like that. Here. I’ll do it.
Floppy disks are like Jesus. They died to become the icon of saving.
Always check your work…
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Today is the birthday, in 1941, of Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes, who had the 1983 US No.4 single ‘Never Gonna Let You Go’. His career took off with worldwide hits by his band Brasil ’66. He has over 55 releases and plays bossa nova heavily crossed with jazz and funk. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song in 2012 as co-writer of the song ‘Real in Rio’ from the animated film Rio. He died from complications of long COVID in Los Angeles on 5 September 2024, at the age of 83. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrZBiqK0p9E
