Pop Culture Tuesdays II

Did you know Arnold Schwarzenegger really enjoys his instant ramen? It gives him the strength to life cars and row boats really fast!

I never understood why American celebrities did Japanese TV commercials (besides the obvious financial motivation). If I saw a Japanese celebrity pitching some product I doubt it would make me want to buy it, and that's assuming I would even know who the hell they are. In fact, it would probably have the opposite effect--I would assume this celebrity has seen better days, and I would space out during the commercial wondering what crazy sex scandal they got themselves into that they can't advertise for companies in their home country.

So why is it assumed that having an American celebrity do a Japanese commercial will somehow work?

Anyway, I post this montage of commercials because you don't need a degree in Communication to appreciate the clashing/blending of Japanese and American Pop cultures in this commercial.

But seriously, this assclown is now the governor of one of the most important states in the country. Why didn't his pornstar opponent play these commercials during the campaign, it would have guaranteed her instant victory (like those instant noodles the Governator seems to enjoy so much).