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MADE IN JAPAN  

spunkycumfun 63M/69F
29519 posts
6/2/2013 6:43 am
MADE IN JAPAN
In 1926, the economist George W Taylor noticed a correlation between stock markets and hemlines. When stock markets were doing well, women’s skirts got shorter (eg 1960s and 1980s); and, when stock markets were doing badly, skirts got longer (eg 1930s and 1970s). His idea is known as the hemline index.



Here is the Japanese all-girl band, Machikado Keiki Japan - yes, they are all over 16! If the Japanese stock market index, the Nikkei 225, is high, the girls’ skirts are short; and if the index is low, their skirts are long. For every thousand-point rise or fall of the Nikkei Index, the band's skirts get shorter or longer by one inch. When the Nikkei index skyrocketed in April this year, the band performed live skirt-less; instead, they only lacy shorts. As the Nikkei index has since tumbled, the band’s skirts have returned!

Released a few weeks ago, Machikado Keiki Japan’s debut single is called ABENO☆MIX. The song’s title is named in honour of the economic policies of the Japanese government. The Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, launched a stimulus plan, known as ‘Abenomics’, which has promoted an upswing in the fortunes of the Japanese stock market. ABENO☆MIX’s lyrics include the lines: “Fix the yen’s appreciation. Quantitative easing. Don’t forget public investment” and "Monetary easing, construction bonds! Let's revise the Bank of Japan Law! Let's aim for 3% economic growth!"

I’ve never come across songs praising governments. I’ve only come across protest songs, never praise songs!

How do you like the hemline on skirts?
What is the silliest song you’ve ever heard?
What is the best protest song you’ve ever heard?

I can think of lots of silly songs, but two songs particularly stand out – in 1972, Lieutenant Pigeon’s Mouldy Old Dough and, in 1993, Noel Edmonds’ Mr Blobby were number one hits in the UK. My favourite protest song is Edwin Starr’s War (What Is It Good For?).

canyaz 56F
17128 posts
6/2/2013 7:32 am

 The fish heads song was pretty silly or MMMBop.
Protests songs...Green Day has quiet a few good ones.
Songs praising government...only in dictatorships, I think, would you hear government praise.
There is a difference between a good BJ and a bad BJ.
canyaz


spunkycumfun 63M/69F
41171 posts
6/5/2013 1:34 am
    Quoting canyaz:
    The fish heads song was pretty silly or MMMBop.
    Protests songs...Green Day has quiet a few good ones.
    Songs praising government...only in dictatorships, I think, would you hear government praise.
I've not heard of the fish heads song or MMMBop. I must find them to listen how silly they are!


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