Despite having never seen the show (I know, just shoot me now), I found this clip extremely funny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bDQl9ueNfg

Here are my attempts at translating the mangled Japanese:
“Hello.  This is Pam.”
“Pam.  Pam, Pam, Pam, Pam…..-san.” (-san is the equivalent to “Mr./Mrs./Miss”)
“?? What is it?”
“(couldn’t understand)”
“I am Japan’s most interesting boss.” (holds up mug that says the same […]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDSGmx8c2AM

Hopefully this video will make up for my lack of posting lately–school is coming to an end and of course all papers are magically due at the same time.
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Charisma Man–click for full picture
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