Photo by my friend Vysanthe.
Continuing on from my last post, I've read through the whole 200 question interview now, and have picked out the most interesting questions. A lot I can't translate because they are referring to Japanese things (like what level of formal language you use) or because they are asking how to write things in English, LOL
From "Manners":
- You always put your heart into having perfect manners. (Y/N)
- You always have good posture. (Y/N)
- You never cross your legs on the train. (Y/N)
- You think that lolitas who cross their legs and smoke in cafes are not cute. (Y/N)
- As soon as you get home your clean and polish your shoes before putting them away (Y/N)
From "Hair and Make-up":
- You can't stand not having white skin. You would never swim in the ocean. (Y/N)
- You always carry a parasol when you go out. (Y/N)
- Your ideal hair is long with no layers. Or a bob with no layers. (Y/N)
- Your bangs are your life. Or if you don't have bangs, all of your hair is long. (Y/N)
From "Culture":
- Name all 7 Harry Potter books. (_/7)
- What is the name of the girl who wears lolita in "Nana"?
- What is the name of the girl who wears gothic lolita in "Death Note"?
- What is the name of the famous company that makes macarons that appears in the movie "Marie Antoinette"?
- What are the names of the fat twins in "Alice in Wonderland"?
- What are the names of the two main characters in "Shimotsuma Monogatari"?
- What is the name of the powerful Italian vampire family in "Twilight"?
- What is the full name of the butler in "Kuroshitsuji"?
- What is the name of the doll owned by the main character in "Rozen Maiden"?
From "Gothic Lolita History":
Fill in the blanks:
The word "Gothic Lolita" comes from the words Mana-sama from Malice _____ used to describe his fashion brand as: "_____, gothic and lolita". At the same time in the Kansai region, gothic punk flavoured brand Alice ____ started, as did the brand that even sold coffin beds, ______ Maiden, and the brand that had princess sleeves resembling those of Victorian England, VISIBLE & ______. Among gothic lolita fans, the most beloved was manga and fashion drawn by Kusumoto Maki in the 80s called ________. In the 90s, it was the artist who illustrated magazine covers and wrote the manga "DOLL", ______. Also, the most beloved film director of the gothic lolitas was Tim _______. "The Nightmare Before Christmas" was very popular, but the most popular movie was by the English writer _______ Carroll.
So how did you measure up against these questions? Some of them left me thinking "LOL WUT", but they are just the opinions of whoever wrote it (they seem to imply it was Arika from Ali Project, but I'm not really sure).
It is really nice seeing translations. I have linked your blog in my Weekly Wrapup.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to translate some articles from the Gothic Lolita Bible!
Hana @ Finding Tokyo
Hana: I'm glad you enjoy my translations! I will have to think of what to translate next time^^
ReplyDeleteThank you very much again for the translation! These are so amusing.
ReplyDeleteI don't see what having pale skin has to do with swimming in the ocean! I stay out the sun, use sunscreen all year round and carry a parasol because premature ageing isn't very pretty - and in any case I only burn and don't tan - but does that mean I can't go to the beach? Aww. xD
If a Lolita or anyone else smoked in a cafe over here, they would be prosecuted. C: Deliquent Loli!
But this time, I scored 25! <3
Thanks for the translation, I will make this test later ^^.
ReplyDeleteAnd take care about wisdom teeth .... I have had the same ....the 4 at the same time ;_;
horrible lol.
"What is the name of the powerful Italian vampire family in "Twilight"?"
ReplyDeleteWhat does that have to do with lolita? Why couldn't they have Interview with a Vampire.
16 this time.
Hope you get better soon.
The word "Gothic Lolita" comes from the words Mana-sama from Malice Whatsitname used to describe his fashion brand as: "WTF, gothic and lolita". At the same time in the Kansai region, gothic punk flavoured brand Alice in Derpland started, as did the brand that even sold coffin beds, IRON Maiden, and the brand that had princess sleeves resembling those of Victorian England, VISIBLE & LOOKITME. Among gothic lolita fans, the most beloved was manga and fashion drawn by Kusumoto Maki in the 80s called Disco Dudes in Space. In the 90s, it was the artist who illustrated magazine covers and wrote the manga "DOLL", Emo Mc Darkington. Also, the most beloved film director of the gothic lolitas was Timothy Dalton. "The Nightmare Before Christmas" was very popular, but the most popular movie was by the English writer and character from TWD, Carroll.
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