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Japanese Man Marries Virtual Girlfriend
The man, known only as Sal9000, tied the knot with Nene Anegasaki during a 'Meet: Japan' event at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. As BoingBoing contributing editor Lisa Katayama reports, the ceremony was held before a live (and virtual) audience, replete with an MC, an actual priest, and, of course, the "girlfriend," who apparently said her own vows.
Katayama, in her insightful video commentary, suggests that the wedding is more "performance art" than conjugal bliss, and that it's just a case of one man unafraid to tell the world how much he loves a video game. And she may be right. In almost the same breath, though, she mentions some of the reactions from viewers and bystanders, some of whom "wondered aloud" whether Japan was coming to an end. But even if it is all just show, there's still an apocalyptic undercurrent that doesn't sit well with us -- kinda like 'Love Plus,' itself. To each his own, but we think we'll stick to girlfriends of the real variety.
[From: BoingBoing via: Neatorama]
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsflwrskmbrly88Dec 1st 2009 10:09AM
This guy must have some sort of mental problem. I can appreciate his inovation for creating a "vertual human" but to marry it? What kind of a wierdo/sicko would even consider this? This guy needs help........
HaloDec 1st 2009 12:11PM
Stupid weirdo ..must be f**** mad
White RabbitDec 1st 2009 12:57PM
This is a clear-cut case of Boing, Boing, BONG! (The bong in question is what this obvious freak has been smoking his dope outa. I tells ya, that's no lie!)
oilstainDec 2nd 2009 9:36AM
See, proof that natural selection works. Thanks for removing yourself from the gene pool!
AngelaDec 2nd 2009 12:02PM
"The wedding is more "performance art" than conjugal bliss." No sh*t? I just hope the groom washes his hands after they consumate the marriage....
andyDec 2nd 2009 12:26PM
I've heard there are some that fall in love and marry their right hand!
dickn2000bDec 2nd 2009 4:39PM
I hope this guy also has a virtual hand!
aahmarvaDec 3rd 2009 11:40AM
CRAZY! At least he does not have to worry about potential divorce and pay alimony. Do they plan to adopted children or surrogate mother. How far will this go. He's just afraid to deal with a real Japanese woman.
lauraDec 2nd 2009 5:41PM
Did anyone else notice that this man looks like ugly Betty? I think they shop the same place too!!
J.Dec 2nd 2009 6:10PM
Whatta loozah!
pitbull7177Dec 2nd 2009 7:28PM
are they gonna make sex plus as well? because this guy needs to get some seriously if you are ever gonna even think about marrying a ds get your keys burst out the front door and go meet a nice "real" woman
csslzt13Dec 3rd 2009 8:42PM
Anyone ever stop to think that, maybe, women just aren't that approachable these days? Seriously, it's not flattering when I get told to cut my hair all the time. >_>
LaDeenaDec 2nd 2009 11:53PM
Well, his taste in woman certainly is strange, but with a little grooming and practice with his virtual wife maybe he will make a better husband when he decides to find the human wife. Who knows maybe this could turn into a Marriage 101 class for future men who need to know if they really are able to commit. Look at Tiger woods.