Lead Actor Suffers Burnout from 'Doing Nothing' Role Prep. Drama 'THE Rest' Production Halted

Lead Actor Suffers Burnout from 'Doing Nothing' Role Prep. Drama 'THE Rest' Production Halted

The lead actor of the new drama 'THE Rest,' who took on the challenging role of embodying 'doing nothing,' has announced an indefinite hiatus after burning out from continuous meditation and perfectly still scenes for the role. 'The eight-hour scene without blinking was the crystallization of his acting spirit. It was the result of pursuing perfect nothingness,' the producer praised his professionalism.

Translations: JA
Showbiz Pavilion
Found 3 Minutes Too Late, Discarded: $500 Avocado Found by Helicopter Search Becomes 'Conscious' Fertilizer in Live Stream

Found 3 Minutes Too Late, Discarded: $500 Avocado Found by Helicopter Search Becomes 'Conscious' Fertilizer in Live Stream

A wealthy man lost a $500 avocado in his garden, which was found by state military helicopter, but the owner declared 'This is no longer life' as it was just 3 minutes past its peak ripeness. He immediately began a live stream titled 'Gratitude Return to Earth,' with viewers flooding donations as it transformed into premium fertilizer.

Translations: JA
Daily Surprise
New Urban Legend 'Suzuki-san Who Leaves Exactly on Time' Makes the Slit-Mouthed Woman Look Like Just Another Mask-Wearing Beauty

New Urban Legend 'Suzuki-san Who Leaves Exactly on Time' Makes the Slit-Mouthed Woman Look Like Just Another Mask-Wearing Beauty

Reports of seeing the slit-mouthed woman but feeling nothing have surged on social media. Experts analyze that the overwhelming realism of the new urban legend 'Suzuki-san Who Leaves on Time' is neutralizing the fear of other ghost stories. They warn that at this rate, the day when Hanako-san of the toilet applies for paid leave and returns to her hometown is near.

Translations: JA
Culture Kaleidoscope
Lunar Workers Urgently Needed at 1,300 Yen/Hour. Benefits Include 'Zero-Gravity Back Pain' and Return Fuel Costs Deducted from Pay

Lunar Workers Urgently Needed at 1,300 Yen/Hour. Benefits Include 'Zero-Gravity Back Pain' and Return Fuel Costs Deducted from Pay

The dream lunar colonization plan turns out to be 'irregular employment with the best view in space.' Job postings boast 'Beginners Welcome' and 'Homely Workplace,' but main duties involve dodging meteorites and dusting solar panels. The glamorous 'Lunar Feast' was revealed to be just one protein bar distributed once a month.

Translations: JA
Tech Future Lab
Overcalorie Electric Shock: Subscription 'Smart Bento Box' Crashes Servers with Reservation Rush

Overcalorie Electric Shock: Subscription 'Smart Bento Box' Crashes Servers with Reservation Rush

The monthly subscription smart bento box 'NutriGuard 3000' sold out its initial production run due to overwhelming reservations. This device forcibly manages eating habits by delivering a mild electric current to users who attempt to eat outside designated meal times or exceed calorie limits. While developers praise it as 'the ultimate self-management tool,' rumors suggest that jailbreak services for 'dessert mode' are circulating on dark web sites for high prices.

Translations: JA
Showbiz Pavilion
"Single Misplaced Kyoho Grape Erases Star System" Cabinet Office Appoints 3-Year-Old as Special Minister

"Single Misplaced Kyoho Grape Erases Star System" Cabinet Office Appoints 3-Year-Old as Special Minister

The discovery that a 3-year-old's game of rearranging grapes on the dining table determines the rise and fall of interdimensional civilizations has prompted the government to treat this as a serious diplomatic issue, establishing the "Cosmic Grape Arrangement Security Office." The toddler minister simply stated "eat all" upon appointment, sending new tensions through diplomatic channels.

Translations: JA
Otherworld Pocket