
The Biggest Scandal in Anime History | Trash Taste #59


[00:00 - 00:05]Person lands in San Francisco and is unhappy with pollution levels


[00:22 - 00:28]They discuss a potential superpower of being able to get anime for free


[00:22 - 00:28]They are joined by friends and begin discussing the topic of free anime


[01:37 - 01:49]A Kickstarter project called "Anime Tube" promises to offer free anime and raises over $100,000 in one day


[04:06 - 04:12]The group discusses the feasibility of this project and its potential as a scam


[04:43 - 04:50]They mention the difficulty of obtaining licenses for popular anime titles


[05:04 - 05:18]The group emphasizes that they do not condone illegal methods of obtaining anime


[05:38 - 05:48]The group expresses sadness and disappointment in the willingness of some fans to support this project as a way to stick it to big corporations


[06:55 - 07:02]They question the logic of fans giving money to a Kickstarter for something they could potentially find for free


[00:00 - 07:09]Overall, the group sees the Anime Tube Kickstarter as a sad and misguided attempt to take on big corporations.


[07:16 - 07:21]Person discussing giving money and the message they are sending


[07:27 - 07:36]Doubts the feasibility of the project


[09:00 - 09:05]Questions the legitimacy of the thousands of people who gave money


[09:53 - 10:07]Mentions their experience working with Japanese companies and the secrecy surrounding licensing


[10:19 - 10:36]Mentions the right stuff anime company reaching out to them


[12:06 - 12:12]Talks about the Kickstarter being taken down and the project continuing through a newsletter for a dollar subscription


[13:03 - 13:09]Mentions the project's history of previous failed attempts


[13:15 - 13:21]Expresses sympathy for those who gave money to the project


[14:18 - 14:24]Notes the difficulty for new streaming platforms to enter the market without significant investment


[07:09 - 14:34]A person discusses their doubts and criticisms of a failed Kickstarter project attempting to create a streaming platform for anime content. They question the feasibility and legitimacy of the project and its funding, while also mentioning the challenges of obtaining anime licenses and entering the streaming market. They express sympathy for those who gave money to the project.


[19:19 - 19:31]Kickstarter is not a viable option for challenging established industries.


[19:31 - 19:41]The most successful Kickstarter of all time is the uya, which raised $8.5 million.


[19:31 - 19:41]Kickstarter is best for small, indie projects.


[19:31 - 19:41]The last Kickstarter the speaker supported was for a Trigger anime.


[20:40 - 20:45]Kickstarter is like modern infomercials.


[20:46 - 20:56]The speaker does not believe advertisements where someone gives a testimonial for a product.


[21:03 - 21:09]Quibi was a streaming service that was an "absolute dumpster fire" and had billions of dollars invested in it.


[21:03 - 21:09]Quibi was founded by a former Disney employee and disappeared after two weeks.


[21:10 - 21:18]AnimeTube had fake testimonials from random people found on Discord.


[21:10 - 21:18]Mixer, another streaming platform, also failed.


[21:10 - 21:18]The speaker wishes they had been offered to move to Mixer as they would have received a nice payout.


[21:26 - 21:38]The speaker does not trust testimonials or reviews.


[21:26 - 21:38]The speaker doesn't trust anyone who shows their reviews.


[21:26 - 21:38]Kickstarter is essentially just pre-ordering a product.


[21:26 - 21:38]Kickstarter is good for small, artistic projects, but not for industry-changing projects.


[21:26 - 21:38]Kickstarter advertisements follow a similar formula.


[21:26 - 21:38]Testimonials and reviews are not trustworthy.


[14:34 - 21:49]A comprehensive summary of the text is that Kickstarter is not a viable option for challenging established industries and the speaker does not trust advertisements or testimonials for products. They also mention specific examples of failed projects such as Quibi and Mixer.


[21:55 - 22:00]Robert and Stefan praise an app for streaming anime easily


[23:43 - 23:51]They discuss the unreliability of reviews on websites, including Amazon


[24:09 - 24:19]They share their own reviewing habits and preferences


[25:47 - 25:52]Joey shares his experience with a poorly constructed bed


[28:04 - 28:10]They joke about the springs in bread


[28:40 - 28:49]The conversation shifts to the quality of hotel beds.


[21:49 - 28:49]They conclude that expensive beds may not necessarily be that much better than cheaper ones.


[29:14 - 29:20]Person discusses their experience with different types of mattresses


[31:05 - 31:12]They make a comparison between memory foam mattresses and being in a relationship


[31:12 - 31:18]They mention not liking memory foam mattresses and preferring ones with more bounce


[31:40 - 31:46]They also discuss their preference for memory foam pillows


[31:47 - 31:55]Person talks about their experience with different types of pillows and their preference for ones with more resistance


[34:17 - 34:22]They mention staying in a hotel with a sand pillow and not liking it


[34:23 - 34:28]They mention staying in a hospital once and not liking the pillows there either


[34:55 - 35:01]Person asks if the others have ever had to go to the hospital for an injury


[35:07 - 35:14]One person shares their experience of getting stitches on their finger as a child


[28:50 - 35:33]Discussion ends on a less interesting note, with no one else having had any major injuries or hospital stays.


[36:26 - 36:32] The speaker talks about injuring themselves and how they haven't had any major injuries


[38:11 - 38:18]They recall having a broken wrist from snowboarding


[39:13 - 39:19]They mention drinking milk to have strong bones


[40:24 - 40:40]Another speaker shares a story about getting flicked in the 'knob' by a rugby ball and almost walking into a bus


[41:36 - 41:44]The speaker shares a story about getting hit in the crotch by an ice ball during a snowball fight


[41:44 - 41:50]They mention being lucky to have never been seriously injured


[41:44 - 41:50]The speakers discuss their near-death experiences


[41:50 - 41:56]The speaker's friend shares a story about getting launched by a bounce castle


[42:09 - 42:15]The speaker shares a story about tipping a quad bike on themselves when they were 10 years old


[42:20 - 42:25]The speaker shares a story about a stupid trampoline accident where they hurt their back


[35:33 - 42:30]Overall, the speakers recall various injuries and near-death experiences, but consider themselves lucky to have not been seriously injured.


[42:47 - 42:54]Person describes a bad experience on a trampoline as a child


[42:56 - 43:03]Talks about having a trampoline at their house and fighting on it with friends


[43:28 - 43:34]Discussion about Japan going back into lockdown and canceling spectators for the Olympics


[43:47 - 43:55]Confusion about the timing of the decision and its impact on people who had planned to attend


[45:39 - 45:47]Comedy shows as the only consistent part of life during the pandemic


[46:21 - 46:28]Mention of ongoing lockdown in Japan and inconsistent rules for restaurants and gatherings


[46:21 - 46:28]Tokyo's high population density and difficulty with social distancing


[46:36 - 46:43]Controversy over a Tokyo hotel's policy of separating foreigners and Japanese people in elevators


[48:34 - 48:40]Mention of a previous warning from Ibaraki Prefecture to avoid interacting with foreigners


[49:29 - 49:35]Brief discussion on the retraction of the hotel policy and the hotel's reputation as a premium chain


[42:30 - 50:01]Overall, a discussion of the challenges and frustrations of living through ongoing pandemic measures in Japan.


[50:24 - 50:33]Group discusses feeling discriminated against in Japan


[51:03 - 51:10]Mention of ex-Prime Minister of Japan making sexist comments


[51:26 - 51:31]Discussion of how the Japanese government operates


[52:38 - 52:51]Lack of interest in politics among young people in Japan


[54:26 - 54:34]Group mentions a law in Japan that makes it illegal to mod game save files


[55:19 - 55:25]Nintendo pushed for this law to be passed


[55:25 - 55:31]Discussion of legality of modding a switch in the US


[56:10 - 56:17]Mention of group members not knowing if it is illegal to jailbreak a phone


[50:01 - 56:35]Overall, group discusses feeling discriminated against and lack of political interest in Japan, as well as a specific law and the involvement of Nintendo in its passing.


[56:55 - 57:01]The speaker discusses the idea of a police raid in Japan and how they send a large number of officers to arrest someone.


[57:02 - 57:10]They mention that breaking an iPhone's warranty is not illegal, but it will void the warranty.


[57:29 - 57:39]The speaker talks about fair use laws in Japan and how foreigners often have a difficult time negotiating with companies.


[58:45 - 58:55]They mention the importance of having a Japanese representative or speaking fluent Japanese to negotiate with Japanese companies.


[1.00:11 - 1.00:19]The speaker discusses the hierarchy and decision-making processes in Japanese companies.


[1.01:09 - 1.01:21]They reference the anime Code Geass and discuss how the character Suzaku is a representation of someone working within the system to affect change.


[1.02:25 - 1.02:32]The speaker expresses their desire to go to a pub and mentions previous discussions about pubs with others.


[56:35 - 1.03:01]The last bullet point should summarize the main points of the conversation, including discussions about police raids and arrests in Japan, breaking warranties on iPhones, difficulties negotiating with Japanese companies, and the hierarchy and decision-making processes in Japanese companies. The speaker also mentions their desire to go to a pub.


[1.03:08 - 1.03:17]Someone is reflecting on feeling homesick and wanting to go back to England for a curry club and a pint for only ten bucks.


[1.03:47 - 1.03:53]They mention the lockdown and pandemic making them realize they are homesick.


[1.05:16 - 1.05:22]They discuss the first things they want to do when they go back to England, including getting a meal deal at Tesco's and going to the airport.


[1.06:12 - 1.06:19]There is confusion about travel restrictions and booking a trip back home.


[1.09:36 - 1.09:41]There is a debate about the air quality in different countries and airports.


[1.09:36 - 1.09:41]Someone mentions landing in Singapore and Amsterdam having the best air quality.


[1.09:42 - 1.09:48]The last bullet point is a reflection on landing at JFK and wanting to go back on the plane.


[1.03:01 - 1.09:55]Someone is reflecting on feeling homesick and wanting to go back to England for a curry club and a pint for only ten bucks. They mention the lockdown and pandemic making them realize they are homesick. They also discuss confusion about travel restrictions and the first things they want to do when they go back to England. There is a debate about air quality in different countries and airports, with mention of Singapore and Amsterdam having the best air. The last bullet point is a reflection on landing at JFK and wanting to go back on the plane.


[1.09:56 - 1.10:03]The speaker talks about the difference in air quality between New York and other cities.


[1.10:14 - 1.10:20]They discuss the logic behind the perception of air quality and how it may be biased.


[1.14:05 - 1.14:11]The conversation turns to videos about the negative effects of mouth breathing and its impact on facial structure.


[1.14:27 - 1.14:33]They debate the validity of the study and discuss the importance of breathing through your nose.


[1.15:28 - 1.15:40]The speaker mentions a study about nose hair length being an indicator of air pollution.


[1.15:47 - 1.15:53]The speaker mentions a video they watched about breathing through your mouth and its manipulative tone.


[1.16:22 - 1.16:28]The speaker sarcastically references Leafy and the shooter in relation to the video.


[1.16:42 - 1.16:48]They bring up the idea of an unattractive chin being linked to mouth breathing.


[1.09:56 - 1.16:48]A brief summary of the conversation is that they discussed air quality and the effects of mouth breathing, with a sarcastic reference to Leafy and the shooter.


[1.18:10 - 1.18:16]The speaker talks about the concept of "mouth breathers" and its association with having a certain type of face.


[1.20:12 - 1.20:17]They mention anecdotal evidence and pseudoscience surrounding this idea.


[1.20:12 - 1.20:17]The speaker discusses videos they have seen about doctors who claim to be able to fix this issue.


[1.21:09 - 1.21:17]They mention some Japanese proverbs and their origins.


[1.21:27 - 1.21:32]They mention their own lack of interest in learning more about this topic.


[1.21:27 - 1.21:32]The speaker's parents used folktales and wives tales to try and influence their behavior as a child.


[1.21:27 - 1.21:32]The speaker recounts their own experiences as a child trying to test these superstitions.


[1.21:50 - 1.21:59]Some Japanese proverbs are based on actual facts, while others are not.


[1.22:21 - 1.22:27]They mention the term "soothsayer" and compare it to snake charmers.


[1.22:48 - 1.22:54]The concept of snake charmers is discussed and questioned.


[1.22:48 - 1.22:54]The speaker wonders if there are still people who claim to be professional snake charmers.


[1.23:03 - 1.23:08]The idea of being a "mouth breather" is used as an insult.


[1.16:49 - 1.23:30]In summary, the speaker discusses the concept of "mouth breathers," folktales and proverbs, and the idea of snake charmers as seemingly outdated professions.


[1.23:30 - 1.23:35] The speaker discusses the occupation of a soothsayer and how it is similar to a fortune teller.


[1.23:41 - 1.23:47]They then express their opinion that this occupation should no longer exist.


[1.23:47 - 1.23:54]The speaker mentions having friends who practice fortune telling and finds it pointless.


[1.24:36 - 1.24:41]They express their disbelief in the accuracy of horoscopes and other mystical practices.


[1.26:08 - 1.26:14]The speaker discusses the human body and the fact that there is still much to be learned about it.


[1.27:06 - 1.27:14]They mention a video about kidney stones and the pain they can cause.


[1.30:23 - 1.30:28]The speaker expresses their fear of hospitals and medical procedures.


[1.23:30 - 1.30:28]A comprehensive summary could be that the speaker discusses the occupation of a soothsayer, expresses their disbelief in mystical practices, and talks about their fear of hospitals and medical procedures.


[1.30:34 - 1.30:40] The speaker discusses their dislike for needles and operations, specifically things entering their body.


[1.30:46 - 1.30:52]They share their experience at the dentist and feeling lightheaded.


[1.31:45 - 1.31:52]The speaker talks about their fear of surgery and anesthesia.


[1.32:19 - 1.32:25]They mention having hemophilia as a child and going to the hospital for tests.


[1.32:26 - 1.32:32]They discuss their frequent hospital visits for checkups and minor injuries.


[1.35:47 - 1.35:53]The speaker recalls a hospital visit where there was a game cube without controllers, which were likely stolen.


[1.36:25 - 1.36:31]The speaker mentions their luck in never breaking any bones.


[1.36:45 - 1.36:53]They talk about their parents buying them treats after hospital visits.


[1.36:45 - 1.36:53]The speaker mentions the possibility of getting a hotel suite after a hospital visit.


[1.30:28 - 1.36:53]Overall, the speaker discusses their fear and negative experiences related to medical procedures and hospital visits, including their dislike for needles and surgeries, fear of anesthesia, and negative associations with hospitals and their distinct smells.


[1.36:53 - 1.36:59] The conversation starts with a discussion about the different names for sweets in the UK and Australia.


[1.37:11 - 1.37:17]They talk about a meme photo involving a sign for "bagged lollies" in Australia.


[1.38:25 - 1.38:32]They discuss their dislike for lollipops and their favorite types of candy, including chocolate and sour candies.


[1.40:09 - 1.40:15]They mention specific brands of crisps they enjoy, such as Monster Munch, McCoy's, and Walkers Max.


[1.40:51 - 1.40:56]They also mention their love for crisps, which are a staple in British culture and often included in lunch deals.


[1.42:48 - 1.42:55]The conversation briefly touches on high-end crisps in the UK before ending.


[1.36:53 - 1.42:55]The overall conversation is about different types of candy and snacks enjoyed in the UK and Australia.


[1.42:55 - 1.43:01]Discussion about kettle chips and Terrels


[1.43:02 - 1.43:07]Terrels are popular in the UK and sometimes imported to Japan


[1.43:07 - 1.43:13]French fries and crisps shaped like French fries are also popular


[1.43:13 - 1.43:20]Squares by Walkers are a favorite, especially the salt and vinegar flavor


[1.43:39 - 1.43:45]Cheese and onion is a popular British flavor


[1.45:19 - 1.45:25]Salton Shake was a popular bag of crisps where you added salt and shook them yourself, but tasted terrible


[1.45:47 - 1.45:54]Japanese crisps are not rated highly, but the pizza potato flavor is good


[1.45:54 - 1.46:04]Next video idea is trying all the Japanese crisps


[1.46:11 - 1.46:17]Doritos and Cheetos in Japan do not taste the same as in other countries


[1.46:52 - 1.46:57]Discussion about patrons and Patreon


[1.47:31 - 1.47:36]Reminder to follow on Twitter, subreddit, and listen on Spotify


[1.47:54 - 1.48:01]Mouth breather is a derogatory term that has potential to be offensive


[1.42:55 - 1.48:16]Discussion about different types of crisps in the UK and Japan, with a mention of a popular bag of crisps called Salton Shake. Reminder to follow on social media and listen on Spotify. Mention of a potentially offensive term. Goodnight and bye.