Yamanashi 3,724 Posted October 10, 2021 2 hours ago, RabidJohn said: The trouble with the word xenophobia is too many people automatically conflate it with racism. Sign of the times, I suppose, but it's really a spectrum with racism at one extreme and the kind of harmless nationalism represented by supporting a national sports team at the other. (And if you're thinking "but that's not irrational so it can't be a phobia", let me assure you that the hopes and expectations of the average English football fan during any major tournament are hopelessly irrational.) It's possible to have such an intense nationalism that you believe everyone who's not your countryman is no good. My favorite novel is Islandia, a fantasy about a nation/society living on a small continent in the Southern Hemisphere. They argue that they aren't racist because a) they don't think any ethnic group is inherently any worse than the others; b) they don't want anybody else coming to live in their country. The real problem with the word xenophobia is the -phobia part, which has been misused on purpose for decades now. [and that's all I'm going to say about that]. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,809 Posted October 12, 2021 NHK world video (very short). https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/sumo/?cid=wohk-fb-org_site_gsh36_feed_dps-202110-001&fbclid=IwAR1BcWTleBNR1Nqqv8NrgdIr5LvRp63Jev2H9feQnGhpHLD6Vw0Wy8hU5p8 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryafuji 807 Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) A shame that we won't get to see a Hakuho-Terunofuji yokozuna rivalry, however brief, especially as we were robbed through injury of a Hakuho-Kisenosato yokozuna rivalry as well. Edited October 13, 2021 by ryafuji 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benevolance 2,478 Posted October 15, 2021 (edited) With Hakuho towing the line, and nobody getting busted for drugs, or for violating covid rules at hostess bars, or random Olympic speculation...the gap between basho feels longer than ever. I already miss the yokozuna and his wacky antics. Edited October 15, 2021 by Benevolance 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,724 Posted October 15, 2021 4 hours ago, Benevolance said: With Hakuho towing the line, and nobody getting busted for drugs, or for violating covid rules at hostess bars, or random Olympic speculation...the gap between basho feels longer than ever. I already miss the yokozuna and his wacky antics. Obviously you don't know about the Sumo scandal in Kashmir. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerboy1966 1,376 Posted October 16, 2021 14 hours ago, Benevolance said: With Hakuho towing the line, and nobody getting busted for drugs, or for violating covid rules at hostess bars, or random Olympic speculation...the gap between basho feels longer than ever. It was around this point in August that someone started a discussion on trans athletes it sumo. The boredom is getting worse but we haven't plumbed those depths this time around. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,776 Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) In for work: the course for NSK members about drugs and SNS at the kokugikan, in a proper suit (unlike Goeido in the back) o o o oo Edited October 17, 2021 by Akinomaki 8 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seiyashi 4,071 Posted October 16, 2021 In before someone makes any grumblings about Hakuho's "extravagant" dress sense..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orandashoho 720 Posted October 16, 2021 He looks very spiffy. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerboy1966 1,376 Posted October 16, 2021 He maintains the "hand over button" stance of oversized gentlemen who aren't quite confident in the integrity of their suitings. Otherwise it's 10/10 from this style guru. Love that tie! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sumojoann 1,256 Posted October 16, 2021 3 hours ago, orandashoho said: He looks very spiffy. Notice the classy little Louis Vuitton bag he's carrying (more visible in last photo). I can't figure out how he is supposed to tell the time on that watch!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benevolance 2,478 Posted October 16, 2021 Well, the little hand points to the hour, and the big hand points to the minutes... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sumojoann 1,256 Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) I'm serious about that watch. If you magnify the first picture as much as possible, you will see that the face of the watch is covered by some weird design. No matter if it has hands or is LED, I don't see how he could read it. The design looks like tentacles! Edited October 16, 2021 by sumojoann Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hakuhonofan 334 Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) It looks like one of Richard Mille's watches although it is a bit too blurry. Edited October 17, 2021 by Hakuhonofan 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher 15 Posted October 17, 2021 On 09/10/2021 at 15:49, hakutorizakura said: Ssshh, lower your voices... he's here. This is blasphemy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masunofuji 36 Posted October 17, 2021 Cool tie. Looking forward to seeing Hakuho in his winter attire, especially what his scarf choices would be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thorbjarn 214 Posted October 17, 2021 16 minutes ago, Masunofuji said: Cool tie. Looking forward to seeing Hakuho in his winter attire, especially what his scarf choices would be. Here's the reason for my disappointment: It's easily scarf season already for my liking. There should already be extravagant scarfs or weird hats. That man simply looks sharp. =( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerboy1966 1,376 Posted October 17, 2021 14 hours ago, Hakuhonofan said: t looks like one of Richard Mille's watches although it is a bit too blurry. It does indeed look like a Richard Mille and I'm disappointed. That's a vulgar, flashy option which tells the world "I have lots of money and no taste". Much beloved of r'n'b stars, soccer players and others with more money than sense. If you go for a vintage Rolex or Patek Philippe you still have more money that sense but at you will at least look like you have a modicum of class. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hakuhonofan 334 Posted October 18, 2021 20 hours ago, Masunofuji said: ....especially what his scarf choices would be. No, no, no, please...not another Takanohana. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RabidJohn 1,663 Posted October 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Hakuhonofan said: No, no, no, please...not another Takanohana. There's probably a no-scarf clause on that document they made him sign... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,135 Posted October 18, 2021 How about some traditional Mongolian attire to troll the NSK. At least the hat.... 4 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,809 Posted October 18, 2021 Finally, something from the nhk sumo broadcast team. https://youtu.be/Z0Sd8eJdTio 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RabidJohn 1,663 Posted October 20, 2021 Jason has posted his own look back at Hakuho's career, as well as announcing his forthcoming intai... Hakuho retires (and Jason does too) - YouTube 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnofuji 232 Posted October 26, 2021 On 18/10/2021 at 05:02, Tigerboy1966 said: It does indeed look like a Richard Mille and I'm disappointed. That's a vulgar, flashy option which tells the world "I have lots of money and no taste". Much beloved of r'n'b stars, soccer players and others with more money than sense. If you go for a vintage Rolex or Patek Philippe you still have more money that sense but at you will at least look like you have a modicum of class. If it helps to take away some of the wank factor, I checked with one of his mates and apparently the watch was a gift from a rich sponsor. Sekitori don't need cash or pockets when their sponsors take them out. Hoshihikari said "That's a good thing .The worst thing is when sponsors give us the leftover food that we never left" 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hakutorizakura 590 Posted November 8, 2021 On 18/10/2021 at 14:14, Katooshu said: How about some traditional Mongolian attire to troll the NSK. At least the hat.... Love this pic! They look like best buds (meanwhile, on the dohyo.......) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
