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"Turning Japanese"

It just came on Internet radio and I'd forgotten how fun and bouncy this New Wave hit was ... it also got a lot of play in gay dance clubs.

We all thought (of course) that the title had to do with squinting your eyes while jacking off, but the band has said that's not true. I still believe it.

Can't imagine anyone performing it today due to the vaguely racist undertones and the stalker-ish tone. But it was fun, as so much of New Wave was.

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by Anonymousreply 4February 8, 2020 12:29 AM

I see Asian (presumably Japanese) students do it at karaoke nights. Usually with an elaborate dance routine. Perhaps they've missed the non-PC aspects.

It's a great song, btw. I really think so.

by Anonymousreply 1February 7, 2020 11:57 PM

It's too old to be canceled.

by Anonymousreply 2February 8, 2020 12:12 AM

THIS is what replaced disco. Sad. 80s “dance” music was pathetic. I finally hit 18 and instead of Donna Summer, THIS crap was playing in gay clubs.

by Anonymousreply 3February 8, 2020 12:24 AM

R3, at least it beats My Sharona. But then again, what doesn't?

by Anonymousreply 4February 8, 2020 12:29 AM
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