Test-Driving Musume in America: The Teen Factor 1 ~ “I’d Tap That”
Kuri continues the recent trend here on Int’l Wota of forcing your friends or family to be test subjects of sorts, this time introducing her geeky friend Lauren to several Hello! Project songs; four by Momusu, one by Koharu and two by Berryz and C-ute each. I won’t spoil it for you, but highlights include her comments about Resonant Blue, including some worrying over the chastity of Reina (plus some namecalling that is sure to not make fans of her very happy).
Overall, Kuri’s friend hates C-ute and says they’d definitely not make it in the US (mostly due to little Mai), thinks Berryz could possibly make it as an indie act and says Morning Musume could make it if they continue to have Takahashi in their ranks. Interestingly, her friend really seems to hate the clothing choices most of the time (save for the hats). Maybe a complete wardrobe change is the first necessary step for taking over the US? Overall, her favorite song of the bunch appears to be the latest by Berryz, Dschinghis Khan.
As always, it is interesting to see how non-Japanese fans react to hearing the music of Morning Musume and Hello! Project. I have to say though… I don’t know, call me ill-disposed if you will, I just get the feeling me and Kuri’s friend wouldn’t exactly be the best of buddies!
Henkka • Apr 13th, 2008
Blogs, Hello! Project
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