[quote][b]Sumo wrestlers in Japan are to be issued with iPads -- because their fingers are so fat they struggle to use normal-sized phones[/b]
The Japan Sumo Association (JSA) is said to dishing out the Apple tablet computers in 51 wrestling ‘stables’ to help the athletes keep in touch better.
At the moment the larger-than-life wrestlers, with larger-than-life hands, have problems pressing buttons on small phones and therefore receiving emails on-the-go.
A spokesperson from the JSA said: "We will hand out the newest iPads to all the sumo stables to swiftly communicate what we need to."
Given the typical sumo wrestler consumes over 20,000 calories per day we hope they don't end up eating them because they have a image of an apple on the back.[/quote]
[url=http://newslite.tv/2010/08/27/fatfingered-sumo-wrestlers-to.html]source[/url]
WHAT!?
waste of money?
Get fat,
Get an ipad for free
You guys do know sumo wrestlers are very respected in Japan, right?
I have no idea why, really, it's just 2 very obese people bumping against eachother, but still.
[QUOTE=usaokay;24439515]Can't they just use a stick or something. You know, like in the Simpsons.[/QUOTE]
A pair of chopsticks will do
They'll lose it between their folds.
get them one of those phones that use a stylist.
[QUOTE=dass;24440387]They'll [b]store[/b] it between their folds.[/QUOTE]
they are respected because it is an art and a very traditional sport
Why is there so many bizarre news about the iPad
because its a worthless gadget that everybody wants for no reason, honestly, if given one i would pawn it...
The thought of sumo wrestlers grosses me out.
Two major fatties rubbing against each other.
The funniest part about this is that sumo wrestlers reside in "stables". Seriously, :wtc:
[QUOTE=Cpn Crunch21;24440405]get them one of those phones that use a stylist.[/QUOTE]
Stylus?
Marketing gimmick because Apple knows the iPad doesn't bring a lot to the table in terms of functionality (Let's face it, a Ti 80 calculator or Gameboy has more functionality)
[QUOTE=Croix;24439656]You guys do know sumo wrestlers are very respected in Japan, right?
I have no idea why, really, it's just 2 very obese people bumping against eachother, but still.[/QUOTE]
There's much more to it than that. :rolleyes:
[QUOTE=Cpn Crunch21;24440405]get them one of those phones that use a stylist.[/QUOTE]
I think you mean stylus.
Given how revered sumo wrestlers are, I'm not all that surprised
I'd have given them some Microsoft Surfaces mounted on a robot that follows them.
[QUOTE=Mobzor;24443044]The thought of sumo wrestlers arouses me.
Two major fatties rubbing against each other.[/QUOTE]
Fix'd.
[QUOTE=usaokay;24439515]Can't they just use a stick or something. You know, like in the Simpsons.[/QUOTE]
That was a carrot.
Sumo wrestling is a lot more than fat people bumping into one another. Sumo wrestlers are insanely muscular underneath all that fat, as the crux of their sport is their ability to quickly and decisively throw their weight around. I guarantee a sumo wrestler could kick the ass of any one of you.
[QUOTE=Mega1mpact;24439473][url=http://newslite.tv/2010/08/27/fatfingered-sumo-wrestlers-to.html]source[/url]
WHAT!?
waste of money?[/QUOTE]
How is it a waste of money?
They aren't spending your money?
This makes no sense to me.
[QUOTE=Blobicus;24448941]Sumo wrestling is a lot more than fat people bumping into one another. Sumo wrestlers are insanely muscular underneath all that fat, as the crux of their sport is their ability to quickly and decisively throw their weight around. I guarantee a sumo wrestler could kick the ass of any one of you.[/QUOTE]
you mean sit on me?
They should just mash the keypad with their palms.
Reminds me of a quip by hayao miyazaki about ipad gestures.
[url]http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/12/hayao-miyazaki-ipad-use-d_n_643304.html[/url]
Or these.
[img]http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/4/2010/05/500x_sausage1.jpg[/img]
[QUOTE=TheSoupNazi;24452208]Reminds me of a quip by hayao miyazaki about ipad gestures.
[url]http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/12/hayao-miyazaki-ipad-use-d_n_643304.html[/url]
Or these.
[img]http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/4/2010/05/500x_sausage1.jpg[/img][/QUOTE]
Wiener on Ipad
[QUOTE=TheTalon;24447730]Marketing gimmick because Apple knows the iPad doesn't bring a lot to the table in terms of functionality (Let's face it, a Ti 80 calculator or Gameboy has more functionality)[/QUOTE]
hilarious.
[editline]03:08AM[/editline]
I have an ipad, and I do love it, it holds all my music, I can go on the internet, I get all the apps for the iphone and even more exclusive ones, It can play videos, I don't need a contract, It has word processing, keynote, and the apple spreadsheets app, i can use skype on it to make calls, I can use the remote desktop to connect to my own computer and basically use my computer anywhere I need it. Really, all you guys do is hate apple for virtually no reason. Get your heads out of your asses.
[QUOTE=christarp1;24453359]hilarious.
[editline]03:08AM[/editline]
I have an ipad, and I do love it, it holds all my music, I can go on the internet, I get all the apps for the iphone and even more exclusive ones, It can play videos, I don't need a contract, It has word processing, keynote, and the apple spreadsheets app, i can use skype on it to make calls, I can use the remote desktop to connect to my own computer and basically use my computer anywhere I need it. Really, all you guys do is hate apple for virtually no reason. Get your heads out of your asses.[/QUOTE]
Cost shitloads. Not better than a laptop, infact, worse.
I thought you cant use an iPad as a phone ?
[QUOTE=ghostfais;24440598]because its a worthless gadget that everybody wants for no reason, honestly, if given one i would pawn it...[/QUOTE]
It's shiny and makes clicking sounds though!!!
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