Originating from the Edo period, there is a saying in Japan that goes, "Deru kugi wa utareru" (出る杭は打たれる), meaning "the nail that sticks out gets hammered down."
The "nail" refers to folk who "stick out" by choosing to be "different" - and because of this, they should expect to be hammered flat (so that they don't stand out) by those who choose the comfort of conformity.
As hunter-gatherers started to live in groups, conforming to social norms was a survival advantage. Being different entailed a risk of being shunned from a group, which could have led to a lower chance of survival.
However, in today's society, I beg to argue that being the same as others will decrease your chance of survival.
"Survival" is not just about staying alive for as long as possible - it's about living your life the way *you* want - and not by society's expectations.
It takes courage to be who you are in a society that wants you to be otherwise. But if you choose conformity, then there is a fitting proverb for you by Kenshiro of Fist of the North Star, which goes "Omae wa mou shindeiru" (おまえはもう死んでる), meaning "You're already dead."
Stay Courageous.
Originating from the Edo period, there is a saying in Japan that goes, "Deru kugi wa utareru" (
出る杭は打たれる), meaning "the nail that sticks out gets hammered down."
The "nail" refers to folk who "stick out" by choosing to be "different" - and because of this, they should expect to be hammered flat (so that they don't stand out) by those who choose the comfort of conformity.
As hunter-gatherers started to live in groups, conforming to social norms was a survival advantage. Being different entailed a risk of being shunned from a group, which could have led to a lower chance of survival.
However, in today's society, I beg to argue that being the same as others will decrease your chance of survival.
"Survival" is not just about staying alive for as long as possible - it's about living your life the way *you* want - and not by society's expectations.
It takes courage to be who you are in a society that wants you to be otherwise. But if you choose conformity, then there is a fitting proverb for you by Kenshiro of Fist of the North Star, which goes "Omae wa mou shindeiru" (
おまえはもう死んでる), meaning "You're already dead."
Stay Courageous.
About the New Wave Short Wig
This wig looks flat out of the bag as we need it to maintain its shape during transport. After wrestling to attach the wig, use some of your finger ninja to puff up the wig so that it resembles the photos. The wig will naturally puff up as it comes in contact with the air (unless you live on Mars that has a low oxygen ratio) and will further puff up when you take your Smart Doll out n about.
About the New Wave Short Wig
This wig looks flat out of the bag as we need it to maintain its shape during transport. After wrestling to attach the wig, use some of your finger ninja to puff up the wig so that it resembles the photos. The wig will naturally puff up as it comes in contact with the air (unless you live on Mars that has a low oxygen ratio) and will further puff up when you take your Smart Doll out n about.
About vitiligo and birthmarks
Before I kick the bucket, I want to encourage as many humans as possible to live life as they are instead of the way others want them to be. For this reason, you will see that many of our products symbolize and remind us of this importance. I know of folks who cover their vitiligo patch or birthmark (as I once did for the birthmark on my face when filming Culture Japan the TV show), but nobody should have to modify the way they look for the sake of others.
All humans are completely imperfect, although it may not be as obvious on the surface. For example, the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) ended up doing a scenic route as humans evolved a neck - it loops around the aorta and then back up the larynx when it could be much shorter and thus efficient. Humans also have a backward retina, which is why we ended up with a blind spot. This is because of the way we have evolved from living an aquatic lifestyle.
And then some of us have evolved to be different on the surface. There is no survival advantage of changing our appearance for the sake of others - this is something that should be left to the Mimic octopus, which does indeed rely on its ability to change its shape to survive...
About Development
While paint stencils are used to create vitiligo or birthmark patches, painting is still a process done by hand, and thus no two dolls will look the same. Some patches may appear bigger/smaller/lighter/darker and have fuzzy edges - folks should take note before considering a purchase.
Folks should not expect patch marks on the face, bust and arm to be perfectly synced in terms of paint style and color. As always, if you are worried then the best thing to do is not buy - or ask somebody on social media about their experience.
