Obama did not bow to Emperor Hirohito

[Xipe Totec]

I just want to make that clear.


:rofl:


Carry on.

[rcrush]

1. He feasted on the hearts of his enemies with Genghis Kahn.

He had a pretty fun weekend.

[Xipe Totec]

2. I hear he wants to legalize Romulan Ale too.

Can business deals with the Ferengi be far behind?

[sarge43]

3. I've heard he's selling out to those alien Vulcans.

Might even form an alliance with them.

[Ghost of Tom Joad]

4. I bow to sushi chefs

is that wrong? I though bowing in Japan is like shaking hands.

[sarge43]

6. It is like shaking hands. Every one bows; it's the universal greeting.

The tricky part is the depth of the bow which is based on status and rank. Your example, you are a customer which gives you a great deal of status. On the other chefs always have status especially on their turf, so complex calibration. As with any social situation, politeness is the smart default -- bow a bit lower.

No doubt that's what President Obama decided being an intelligent, well mannered individual. He and the Emperor are heads of state (equal status), but given how the Japanese feel about the Emperor, as a guest in his home, show him respect.

[Xipe Totec]

14. I would definitely bow to a fugu chef

Very, very, low.... :scared:

And sumo wrestlers, definitely.

[sarge43]

22. Bow?!

On the floor, forehead touching floor, arms out stretched in front of you, palms down. I forget the name, but it's the ultimate gesture of respect and considering what fugu poisoning entails, recommended.

[sazemisery]

5. At least he didn't try to rub his back!

That was one of Bush's creepiest moments.

[hippywife]

20. Or throw up on him.

:eyes:


:hi:

[pokerfan]

21. bowing >>>> blowing (chunks)

[peekaloo]

7. Akihito got him with the old "Hey your shoe is untied".

[sarge43]

8. ....

:spray::rofl:

[old mark]

9. Possibly because Hirohito

died in 1989.....


mark

[Xipe Totec]

10. Oh, no! Really?

You're spoiling the joke. Shh!

:evilgrin:

[old mark]

13. Oh, you mean the OTHER Hirohito.........

I always thought Obama was Japanese anyway....

mark

[MilesColtrane]

11. Orly Taitz is also claiming that he high fived Joe Stalin and fist bumped Mussolini.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

12. That's right, he was to busy being a Black Panther with Bill Ayers.

[Ineeda]

15. you just know that if * had bowed like that

he would have farted. I don't think that's considered good manners.

[Xipe Totec]

17. Here I sit,

all broken hearted.
Came to s***t,
but only far***...

:hurts:


PS: At least junior didn't puke on the Japanese Prime Minister...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnOnDatqENo

[SoxFan]

16. Wrong emperor

[nytemare]

18. This just in, Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead!

[Xipe Totec]

19. Oh, thank goodness! One less Bao Bun! n/t