I have nothing better to do...
I know many if not all Arashi fans have seen this before but just in case for some ridiculous reason you have NOT! here it is; the 88 or so conditions that could help diagnose your illness (i wouldn't call it that tbh, its perfectly normal to flail about on) (unless more than half apply to you... then it really is an obsession- but a good one- cuz we could all use a couple more rainbows in our lives) the blue writing is my comments about the points (:
1.You were baited by Jun-kun (Eh...I was Nino/Aiba Bait)
2.Anything over 49kg is “fat”. (lol good thing i weigh exactly that then :P)
3.The best dancer in Johnny’s is Ohno, period (anyone that disagrees, beware for some video spamming)
4. You’re forever daydreaming and imagining…about Arashi and you. (Nah not really always but like when i'm REALLLY bored in class)
5. You save for Natsu Concert…the whole year, 2 years, 10 years, etc.
6. Only true idols get extremely popular after putting stockings over their head, wearing nipples shirts and daisy dukes. (True Story!)
7. You’re envious of the Arashi FC members. (YES!)
8. You’re envious of anyone that lives in Japan. (YES! YES!)
9. Every time a new single comes out, you bounce around the room in joy and watch the PV (promotional video) 19074546 times. (Doesn't everyone?)
10. Despite how poor you are, somehow you manage to buy all albums/singles. (i haven't got a single one!! :'( but i WILL get the DVD of beautiful world con if when the put one out)
11. The first kanji you memorized is 嵐 - “arashi”. (first one that i didn't need a prompt for!!)
12. And then the kanji of all the members’ names. (recognition.. yes, writing without help...No)
13. When speaking Japanese you only know “male” dominates words such as “omae” “umai” “kuse”. (Tell me about it it’s like 40% of my vocab)
14. When someone mentions ‘Bambi’, it’s Sho or Jun that you think of, not the Disney movie. (it’s Jun that I think of)
15. No matter how many times, you always cry when watching Aiba read his letter on 24hrTV. (I cried the first time! Now I just nearly cry)
16. You want a pet and his name is Momo. (I don’t do well with animals-think Sho with animals like on HnA… I’m just as bad)
17. You name things after Arashi such as pets, computers, and your external HD. (No, actually… theyre all named after me :P)
18. The Sims is a game you started just so you can have characters named after Arashi. (I’ve actually NEVER palyed that game… O_o)
19. The best university in all of Japan is Keio, period. (Forget Todai! Keio all the wayy)
20. Sho is unreachable. (He most certainly is…)
21. You’ve bought a baby blue DS. (No, but I want one)
22. You didn’t know Jun was the youngest. (I thought Nino was until I looked them up properly)
23. You didn’t know Ohno was the oldest. (Knew that…)
24. Before Arashi, S&M was disturbing. Now it’s just an everyday part of life. (LOLL at this!)
25. One of the main reasons your computer lives is to download Arashi stuff. (ONE of the reasons, yes)
26. You’ve cried after your hard drive crashed. (Don’t have one- feeling left out)
27. No matter how many times you burn things off, your hard drive is always full. (See above)
28. You’ve sat your friends down and began the history on Arashi. (no, but done that to my sister and brother)
29. Your friends can put names to faces.
30. When asked if you have a boyfriend, you have casually said “yes” and pictured one of the members. (NAHHHHH)
31. You’ve come to like Japanese artists that the members like. (mmm not soo much no… but I do like DAIGO and GACKT)
32. You wish that Johnny’s wouldn’t be so expensive. (YES x100000000)
33. Vowed not to spend money on arashi. (Haven’t had to yet…)
34. (Almost) spent it 5 minutes after you vowed this because a new photo album comes out.
35. There is an Arashi photo that you see everyday - wallet, file case or ID. (why ID? And no unfortunately)
36. Your cell phone wallpaper is Arashi. (Yep! Its |Aiba and Sho off the New AU cm poster- the black and white one)
37. Your cell phone ring tone is Arashi. (No but it’s the music (Mysterious Chocolate) off HYD when something’s about to happen, which is like every 10 mins!)
38. Aiba has the best English in all of Japan. (engrish yes.. english no, besides that’s one of the main reasons I watch T!SD)
39. December 24th is not Christmas Eve, it is “Aiba’s Birthday”. (Sure why not? Since I’m not all that religious anyway)
40. When going to karaoke you sing at least 1 Arashi song. (Have never been :’( but I will go one day..one day)
41. When singing in the car or anywhere, you MUST follow the hand motions during the chorus. (Unconsciously yea! I mean how can you not! But not in public places like malls and stuff though)
42. You’ve been jealous of animals. (not too fond of them)
43. You read “asahi” as “arashi”. (yes, the first time it happened I was like WHUT!? They have their own TV station! Then I was like o_O oooo right its ASAHI)
44. The best actor in Japan is Nino, period (No Debates, again anyone saying otherwise beware of video spams)
45. Short guys are DEFINITELY okay. (Ummmm if they’re Nino, sure! But otherwise no, not really)
46. Guys with bad skin are okay too. (depends on how bad…I’m not coming off very well here)
47. Guys skinnier than me, that’s okay too. (o_O it’s alright they’ve gained weight, in a good way)
48. Arashi is the best group, ever. (HELL YES! My opinion remember…)
49. When someone says “captain” or “leader”,the first person you think of is Ohno. (Its like the FIRST thing that comes to mind)
50. Sometimes you hear “Nino” instead of “Nemo”. (why? It’s not like I watch Nemo everyday… never watched it once mind)
51. Therefore you buy Nemo things thinking of Nino. (refer to above)
52. Ohno should be a world-renowned artist. (He’s better than a lot of Modern artists these days, so sure! He should give it a go..)
53. You’ve come to tolerate/love other Johnny’s artists because of Arashi. (yea, most of them actually)
54. You’ve pulled all-nighters to wait for videos, scans, reports. (yea…. No, I’m one of those people who loveee to sleep.. ALOT)
55. Sometimes you wonder if Arashi are idols or comedians or cute little kids. (No but I think they should venture into comedy…since they have you unconsciously giggling every 2 seconds)
56. You start off with a favorite Arashi song, but soon after you can’t decide. (YES x100000000000)
57. You study Japanese because of Arashi. (Most of what I know is because of their Super Special Awesome shows)
58. You plan on going to Japan because of Arashi. (One day! I will get there, just you watch me!)
59. You start giggling to yourself after finding something “Japanese”. (the amount of times this has happened…)
60. When you meet someone Japanese the first thing you want to do is ask is whether they know Arashi. (Never met any…even though I live pretty close to London and go there like nearly every weekend)
61. Aiba is a prodigy. (YES! The greatest scientist of them all- also I think Nino is a secret Genius as well)
62. Nino should be a professional song writer. (Yes.)
63. The only man that can pull off a belly button ring is Sho. (DAMN! I just remembered how hottttttttttt that looked)
64. neon-colored suits are completely acceptable for any occasion. (Very much so)
65. When someone says “tension” you think “Aiba”. (ALWAYS!!!)
66. Your parents know Arashi songs and the members’ name. (They don’t… but they’ve seen their shows though… ;))
67. Gotten into a fight with siblings about Arashi. (About how much more awesome they are than other bands theat they listen to cuz of all the member Ai)
68. Have arashi posters but won’t put them up because you’re afraid you’ll ruin them. (No posters but will get them pretty soon)
69. When people pronounces Nino’s name wrong it annoys you. (HOW? How can you pronounce it wrong?!)
70. Like to yell out “YEAH!” at the end of things (not really I’m more of a YATTA! or YOSH! Person)
71. Like to yell out “DO IT!” as your motivation. (I convince myself into things ALL the time in the Japanese language)
72. Fan cams are heaven sent (not the shaky ones)
73. You buy CDs but listen to downloaded versions, because you don’t want to open your album copy. (No comment)
74. You wish you could befriend Ohno’s mom. (I wish I could befriend Sho’s mom!)
75. Many times you have looked down at their pants and have been pleasantly surprised. Now you can’t stop looking there. (Again, no comment ;P)
76. You are envious of people like Inoue Mao, Suzuki Ann and Ayoi Yu. (Inoue Mao…very much)
77. You have gone down the list of “requirements for arashi’s girlfriend/wife” and started to change certain aspects of yourself so you have more points. (never seen it!)
78. Guys who paint their nails are okay. (they’re completely fine…)
79. Don’t mind the fact that the guy owns 100000X more clothes than you. (Conversely it’s nice that they have an interest in clothes)
80. Watching several Japanese variety shows a week without understanding any Japanese, just to watch their faces is absolutely normal. (who doesn’t do it these days..)
81. You don’t listen to English songs anymore because you listen to Arashi all the time. (I do but most of what I listen to since I ‘found’ them is…them)
82. You get to have a new set of friends (online) because of Arashi. (not a large list but I hope soooooo)
83. The songs you play over and over again in your mp3 is Arashi’s. (My iTunes most played is Re(mark)able)
84. Ordered Skinny Latte coffee takeout from Starbucks so that they can write “SK” on the cup and told them your name’s “Ohmiya” (No! but I will try it!! it seems funny)
85. Guys who can cross their legs are totally acceptable. (Hell yea…)
86. You watched Gokusen / Kimi Wa Petto / Bambino / TokyoTower / Hana Yori Dango 1&2 / etc. just for MatsuJun. (Yeppppppp)
87. Rabu Rabu rocks! (Again, Hell yea it does ;P)
88. Guys kissing / hugging each other / holding hands is no problem now. (mmmmm, I was fine with it to begin with but now I find I go awwwwww at them)
89. Eating expired food is not crazy at all, but funny. (Funny? I think you mean bloody hilarious!)
Well that was a bloody long list especially when LJ is acting up (I now have a painful back due to sitting down to write this tooo loong :( as i refuse to give up :L )
Anyways byeeeeeee
have funn xxx