03-26-2008, 09:54 PM
I would like to correct you on your use of the word 'Otaku'.
To the un/Japanese (to include the unJapanese and the Japanese who might not know) Japanophiles who like to pepper their speech with the said language's words, mannerisms, etc; more often than not, they do not really know the real context of the word is.
Some due to not being Japanese.
Or if they are, they do not anymore understand or feel the original meaning of it. Like how the term 'Japs' used to be demeaning along with the 'If anything's badly made then it must come from Japan' sentiment post WWII.
So end up using it.
Same case with the word of Otaku.
To my knowledge, Otaku connoted not being a nerd. Rather it dealt with obsession. If anything it is being used to describe individuals who have gone past like and moved a step up to mania.
Beyond normal that is.
It's anything but good back in it's homeland but like what I said and has been mentioned earlier, when things get used and gets around it loses it's original context.
The last time I heard Otaku being used as a term to describe a real person was during an incident where a fan of dolls purposedly bought them and then used them to lure young girls into his home to execute his desires on them. I need not expound.
And honestly? That is and will always be a scary incident, freaky even for me.
Hence when people call themselves otaku and proudly proclaim it, I cringe and feel...scared. @_@;
Good day.
Remember to research first before you post something! ^^
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