Express your hobbies

@Shasha_ (1017)
Envigado, Colombia
August 7, 2023 11:57am CST
Wow. Many people are expressing their hobbies differently nowadays. One of them is a Japanese man. In a news that I read today, a Japanese man transformed himself into an animal as a way to express his hobby. So, he purchased a life-size, custom-made and hyperrealistic dog costume, and is now producing videos of his life as a rough collie. He said that he spent US$15,700 to become a rough collie. What do you think? Is this guy inspired you?
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@DaddyEvil (139934)
• United States
7 Aug 23
Nope. That sounds expensive and weird.
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1017)
• Envigado, Colombia
7 Aug 23
It is so expensive. But, this is his way to express his hobby.
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1017)
• Envigado, Colombia
7 Aug 23
@DaddyEvil Yeah, I agree with you. I think this guy is ready for all of that. I'm sure many people will judge him.
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@DaddyEvil (139934)
• United States
7 Aug 23
@Shasha_ True and probably not be as nice about his hobby as I am being, either. As long as he's happy and it doesn't affect me, I really don't have any complaints.
Arunima Singh
@arunima25 (88414)
• Bangalore, India
7 Aug 23
Is that the picture about? It's so real. I would have never made out that it's a fake dog if I would have not read your post. Pretty interesting!
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1017)
• Envigado, Colombia
7 Aug 23
Yeah, that is the japanese guy in his costume in the picture.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (37470)
• Toccoa, Georgia
7 Aug 23
@Shasha_ how does he breathe properly? I bet it is hot inside that costume.
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1017)
• Envigado, Colombia
7 Aug 23
@LeaPea2417 That, I'm not sure . I hope he is comfortable breathing in his costume, though. I haven't been to Japan. I hope the weather in Japan is cold so that he is not hot inside his costume.
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much2say
@much2say (56855)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Aug 23
I'd rather play with a dog than be a dog . But well, I wish that guy well with his "hobby"! I wonder how he washes that costume . . . does he get a dog bath ?
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much2say
@much2say (56855)
• Los Angeles, California
8 Aug 23
@Shasha_ He is dedicated and loyal - like a dog . I wonder if he likes dog food and treats .
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1017)
• Envigado, Colombia
7 Aug 23
Me too. I prefer to play with a dog. I think he is very dedicated to what he's been doing. So, I think he also gets a dog bath, just like a real dog does.
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1017)
• Envigado, Colombia
8 Aug 23
@much2say Oh noooo This sounds silly. I never thought about this before.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140212)
• Philippines
8 Aug 23
One of my hobbies is to teach non-native speakers online.
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1017)
• Envigado, Colombia
8 Aug 23
That's a wonderful hobby, my friend. What about this guy? Does he give you other idea to express your hobbies?
Anna
@LadyDuck (472433)
• Switzerland
8 Aug 23
I think that this guy is crazy.
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1017)
• Envigado, Colombia
18 Aug 23
I think most people will think the same like you do.
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Jessica
@JESSY3236 (20176)
• United States
8 Aug 23
That is way too expensive. But I think it's a cute costume. I would get a cat one, but my cats would be afraid of it.
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1017)
• Envigado, Colombia
18 Aug 23
Ohh noooo... We don't want to scare the kitties. The cat costume for sure would look gorgeous
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Amber
@AmbiePam (95631)
• United States
7 Aug 23
It sounds like to me the man has some mental challenges, but it’s his money after all.
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1017)
• Envigado, Colombia
7 Aug 23
As long as he is using his own money and he doesn't do any harm towards other people, then it is fine.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (139665)
• India
8 Aug 23
I will not convert myself into a tree just to express my gardening hobby (lol)
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1017)
• Envigado, Colombia
8 Aug 23
You brought up a good point.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (37470)
• Toccoa, Georgia
7 Aug 23
That guy is very odd.
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1017)
• Envigado, Colombia
7 Aug 23
I think for most people, yes he is odd.
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Hillary Ralston
@hillhjill (23759)
• United States
7 Aug 23
I understand that we all have hobbies, but sometimes it goes to far ..I already believe that we have to many people thinking they are cats, dog, etc ..this just pushes it.
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1017)
• Envigado, Colombia
7 Aug 23
Yeah, I think some people are obsessed by their hobbies. This makes them do something weird.