Kid Ethnic: 103 Days At Sea: How to Win an iPod While Dressed as a Typhoon

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1) Build a Man-in-Typhoon costume using ingredients found at the local Hyaku-Yen shop (Japan’s “The Dollar Store”).

Focus on getting that eternally-wind-blown tie just right.

2) Pretend that a gigantic wind is blowing into every Gaijin bar. When necessary, enlist the help of a friendly ethnic dude in your simulation.

Caleb pretends to be blown away by a typhoon while I hold him back.

But that, my fellow citizens of the world, is not enough. You must go to extremes.

3) Please allow your friends to explode many water balloons above your head.

Calbe about to get nailed by a water balloon.

4) Dozo. Please enjoy many times.

Caleb and more waterballoons.

5) Be strong against the cold night air.

Caleb soaked by water balloons.

6) Costume complete, pretend to be blown into yet another bar, preferably one with a costume contest.

7) Look charmingly confused when handed an iPod.

Caleb is given an iPod, feels confused.

8) Dance. Be happy.

Caleb dances after receiving an iPod.

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