Randomitsuki 2,548 Posted October 11, 2004 Hello everybody, Let me introduce myself. I am Budinishiki, and I live in Germany. I am an ardent lurker, and I have read this forum for about a year or so. My interests are sumo, films, and games (in variable order). I came to Sumo via the classical Eurosport accidental zapping experience route (at least this is the classical route for most Europeans, I guess). Unfortunately, when I became hooked Akebono was already gone, and Musashimaru and Takanohana were only shadows of their prior selves. When I watched my first basho there was this young upstart named Asashoryu. Back then I thought that he must have been an outsider, and so I started to root for him. This has happened to me with various sports - I root for apparent outsiders just to find out that they are going to dominate soon thereafter, and then I spend the rest of the time justifying myself for picking such an obvious hero... Anyway, thank you to all you fellow sumo fans for being informative, profound, and oftentimes extremely entertaining. I have learnt a lot from you, and if it weren't for you, I would have much more time being interested in films and games only. So long, Budinishiki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenjimoto 39 Posted October 12, 2004 Welcome in this forum, too, Budinishiki! :-) Enjoy... Cheers Zenjimoto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burainoan 0 Posted October 12, 2004 Welcome, and glad to have another lurker officially join the ranks. :-) so, what do you think of that upstart outsider, Hakuho? B-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randomitsuki 2,548 Posted October 12, 2004 so, what do you think of that upstart outsider, Hakuho? (Clapping wildly...) You guessed it, Burainoan. Hakuho would have probably been my pick if I were following sumo only for a couple of months or so. Following my own logic this means that he'll be yokozuna quite soon. :-P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sasanishiki 57 Posted October 13, 2004 If you have no plans for this weekend (Oct 16 & 17) and have the time and money, the amateur world champs are going to be held in Riesa (small town between Leipzig and Dresden). I know this is a long shot in terms of time, money and plans, but if you live anywhere in the east of the coutry it shouold only be a couple of hours away and might provide some good viewing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randomitsuki 2,548 Posted October 13, 2004 Hi Sasanishiki, thanks for the invitation. Unfortunately I will be unable to make it. I have to plan my weekends very much in advance, and I didn't know about the World Championships until last week. Arrgh, it will be quite a long wait until there will be such an opportunity again. BTW: I live in Tuebingen (about 30 km from Stuttgart). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kashunowaka 269 Posted October 13, 2004 Welcome Budinishiki! :-) Who is that in your avatar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randomitsuki 2,548 Posted October 14, 2004 Welcome Budinishiki! :-)Who is that in your avatar? Hi Kashunowaka, the avatar is (or better was) me. The photo is 12 years old. Back then I was playing theater, and these were promotional photographs. I have chosen it because the make-up was inspired by the make-up from a famous Japanese film (not an anime). The film itself is an adaptation of a non-Japanese stage theater play. And I happened to play in another stage adaptation of that original play. Whew, sounds complicated. Anybody trying to guess what it was? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fujisan 500 Posted October 14, 2004 Welcome aboard Budinishiki- Chuck your salt in and join in the fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sasanishiki 57 Posted October 15, 2004 I have chosen it because the make-up was inspired by the make-up from a famous Japanese film (not an anime). The film itself is an adaptation of a non-Japanese stage theater play. And I happened to play in another stage adaptation of that original play. Whew, sounds complicated.Anybody trying to guess what it was? The costume looks wrong, but I was going to guess Ran/King Lear as that is the only obvious adaptation I am aware of Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randomitsuki 2,548 Posted October 15, 2004 The costume looks wrong, but I was going to guess Ran/King Lear as that is the only obvious adaptation I am aware of Bingo! That was fast. (Showing respect...) If I were in Riesa this weekend, this would have earned you a beer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
