Funny videos and photos of rikishi at play

[wuli]

Hak looks a bit nervous, hey this is a nice bird but you can have it back now. The first pic is like when you hear a joke and don't get it, but kind of laugh with everyone else.

why experienced mongolians may be apprehensive when near raptors

especially naked mongolians : )

[Kintamayama]

Amuuru and Oonoshou (who was injured today and is probably out of the basho):

Edited November 17, 2015 by Kintamayama

[Dwale]

This thread was a great idea. I have to admit, though, some rikishi I've been watching for years, I didn't recognize...

because they were smiling.

EDIT: Do I even want to see a picture of Kisenosato smiling, or is that weird and scary?

Edited November 18, 2015 by Dwale

[Unkonoyama]

EDIT: Do I even want to see a picture of Kisenosato smiling, or is that weird and scary?

http://ameblo.jp/ami-nishiki/image-12064947118-13404344602.html

From Aminishiki's blog a few months ago

[orandashoho]

I love the funny pictures in Aminishiki's blog. I don't know the name of the rikishi who is often in the background leaning forward a bit with a peculiar dazed expression on his face... hilarious.

[Tenshinhan]

I love the funny pictures in Aminishiki's blog. I don't know the name of the rikishi who is often in the background leaning forward a bit with a peculiar dazed expression on his face... hilarious.

Maybe you mean Satoyama?

[orandashoho]

I love the funny pictures in Aminishiki's blog. I don't know the name of the rikishi who is often in the background leaning forward a bit with a peculiar dazed expression on his face... hilarious.

Maybe you mean Satoyama?

Could be, except that he's in a different heya and in the official pictures he is much more serious-looking. I think it may be Terutsuyoshi.

Edited November 18, 2015 by orandashoho

[rhyen]

Definitely Satoyama, one of the few hirsute rikishi AND one of the few smaller rikishi.

[Naganoyama]

Satoyama is almost as much of a clown as Aminishiki. He's great in those photos!

[Dwale]

EDIT: Do I even want to see a picture of Kisenosato smiling, or is that weird and scary?

http://ameblo.jp/ami-nishiki/image-12064947118-13404344602.html

From Aminishiki's blog a few months ago

Pfffft! So he can do it!

[808morgan]

Well this isn't a funny photo of Kyokutenho but I ran across a fan who is sad he is gone.

And this is some kind of future star picture

Middle → Daiji (HiroTsukasa) hobby drum

After left → Mitake sea (Mitake sea) student tournament swept

After right → Daiki → college tournament swept

Left → Asayama end (Asayama MUST BE) based on body builder

Before → Back (back) Topical warping virtuoso

Right → Burodiku McKenzie Philip Henderson. 196㎝.

Edited November 23, 2015 by 808morgan

[808morgan]

I think I posted this somewhere other than my own blog before, oh well, it's funny so here it is.

[taresu]

I think I posted this somewhere other than my own blog before, oh well, it's funny so here it is.

OMG, is that Ichinojo? (I mean, the guy Terunofuji is mounting)

Edited November 23, 2015 by taresu

[Sora]

wow this is an awesome thread! so weird seeing them all smile :-D

[Treblemaker]

I can't get over how young ex-Chiyotaikai looks! Holy broccoli. He could pass for maybe 23-24.

Kotooshu looks like he could still go a few bouts.

It's always wonderful to see these people out of context. It just adds to the enjoyment factor.

Edited November 23, 2015 by Treblemaker

[DarthJF]

EDIT: Do I even want to see a picture of Kisenosato smiling, or is that weird and scary?

http://ameblo.jp/ami-nishiki/image-12064947118-13404344602.html

From Aminishiki's blog a few months ago

That IS weird and scary!

[egparis18]

Boys will be boys. And a good thing too.

[Kintamayama]

Terunofuji and Harumafuji last night:

Edited November 23, 2015 by Kintamayama

[Kintamayama]

Chiyoootori says good bye to heyamate Chiyohayate (Bottom Sandanme-high Jonidan dweller) who is retiring after 6 years in sumo.

[808morgan]

I didn't win, less interviews!!

Edited November 25, 2015 by 808morgan

[d_golem]

What kind of bath is that? Sulphur?

[808morgan]

What kind of bath is that? Sulphur?

Well all the onsen have various minerals, not sure if any are specifically sulfur, all onsen must have sulfur being volcanic?

[808morgan]

EDIT: Do I even want to see a picture of Kisenosato smiling, or is that weird and scary?

http://ameblo.jp/ami-nishiki/image-12064947118-13404344602.html

From Aminishiki's blog a few months ago

That IS weird and scary!

I saw him at some event handing out food and he was very nice and smiled. Very strange for us to see! But after that day I thought he was a nice guy under the image they keep by the dohyo.

[808morgan]

I think I posted this somewhere other than my own blog before, oh well, it's funny so here it is.

OMG, is that Ichinojo? (I mean, the guy Terunofuji is mounting)

Indeed, they are (Mongolian) horsing around

[Irakusamaru]

What kind of bath is that? Sulphur?

Well all the onsen have various minerals, not sure if any are specifically sulfur, all onsen must have sulfur being volcanic?

The english Wikipedia article on onsens suggests that some can have higher concentration of a particular mineral - be it sulphur or iron or whatever.

I went to one in Nozawa-onsen that was a distinct milky blue colour and smelled of sulphur. None of the other nearby onsens had this characteristic.