Aloha, Friend!
Welcome to Thursday
in
Waikiki
click on the photos to capture the rich juices
Welcome to Thursday
in
Waikiki
click on the photos to capture the rich juices
When we first moved to Hawaiiwe enjoyed watching Sumo wrestling on TV.
Now it's pay-per-view (and I ain't paying) but it was very popular here, especially in the 90s because a few local boys made it to Yokozuna status. Perhaps the most popular was Konishiki,
since retired and returned to Oahu.
Above is a Honolulu restaurant that appeals to locals and Japanese visitors alike.
What comes to mind when you hear the term: "Professional Athlete?"Here is a picture of the beloved sports hero at the height of his career.
Recently he appeared on morning TV (at left, above).He has lost a lot of weight, now that his career doesn't require him
to shove other giants out of the circle.
Here is Bruddah IZ' tribute in song to the Hawaii Sumotri:
And here is a short video of a Sumo match:
ALOHA, Sports Fans! cloudia
Cloudia...
ReplyDeleteI've always been intrigued by the sport, and amazed by these giant babies pushing each other around!
Amazing he could lose all that weight...or more, that he could have carried it around in the first place.
Thanks for stopping by Elegant blessings .... you know, I was in Oahu back in '92, and still talk about making it back someday...
loveya, girl!
Now I want to gain some weight!
ReplyDeleteThey do look like big babies. An interesting sport. The sheer mass of these guys astounds me.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen them in real ,seen few reports made on their life by National Geographic though.Loosing all that weight is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen them in real ,seen few reports made on their life by National Geographic though.Loosing all that weight is amazing.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how they can gain all that weight in the first place.... I read a few things about the Sumo wrestlers but to be honest it never excited me enough to sit and watch a bout ... I am a non violent creature anyways!!!
ReplyDelete....There used to be a commercial I thought was cute, where a wrestling coach is telling this sumo guy, "Calories, calories, calories!!!" But when the coach walks away, the sumi wrestler sneaks a Diet Coke, just cos he loves the taste, lol.
ReplyDelete(psssst...I like Diet Coke better than regular, too!)
that's "sumo", not "sumi". Do you speak Typonese, Clouds?
ReplyDeleteI probably just said something obscene or ridiculous in Japanese.
Intriguing!
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I don't think I'm ever going to be a fan of Sumo wrestling. But then I'm not a Greek wrestling fan either.
ReplyDeleteI like this sport.
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ReplyDeleteIt really is like a vacation over here, Cloudia!
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Can you imagine being that BIG? Amazing!
ReplyDeleteThe Husband lived in Japan for a short time, and he's a sumo fan and he got our kids into it. They do look like big over-fed babies. Wow, that guy should write a diet book, he's really lost a ton!
ReplyDeleteIsrael? Cool!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to see a match in-person. Some things, like rocket launches and, yes, Sumo wrestling matches, simply don't translate well to television. They much be experienced first-hand so every sense can get in on the action.
I can always count on you to open my eyes. So good to have caring friends online like you!
Remember seeing him and his "fights". Always impressive. Thank you for these memories. Wishing to be able to have that much weight in life as well.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful Friday for you all.
This is like bird watching.
ReplyDeleteI put out some nuts & seeds,
and all of you elegant, musical blog-izens land here and bless the place!
I'm blown away by the quality of YOU persons who honor me with these fabulous comments!
it's incredible how different he looks
ReplyDeleteA fascinating sport indeed. I remember Brother Iz and this song. I listened to it many times and now I know the man he dedicated it to. Thank you Cloudia. Aloha my friend.
ReplyDeleteThat's one sport I can truly miss.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you! Thanks-
ReplyDeleteso BIG guys SUMO ^-^ HEAVY...
ReplyDeleteKONISIKI is a very pleasant person.
ReplyDeleteThe song is good, too.
The dance is good, too.
He is popular very much.
Aloha Galaxy & Skhiko!
ReplyDeleteMy uncle's family lived in Japan during the 80's. My aunt and eldest cousin were big fans of Konishiki! Thanks for the memories.
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