An easy way to make people from Miyako Island angry

[TheNoNamedOne]

Some of you may have a girlfriend or wife from Miyako -- or even a friend. If you ever want to see them get kinda peeved, just remind them that their roots/ancestors are all former criminals sent there for exile or crimes.

Okinawans often have a strong thought that behavioral traits and characteristics are retained in passing on of blood. Even in Japan at one time (and probably still somewhat today), families used to investigate the family of their child's fiance to see if there could be some past criminal connection or mental illness and then warn their child off from the marriage if it were found.

I have also talked to some older Okinawans that used to say Mainland Okinawans used to be strongly against their children marrying people from Miyako because of their past "link to criminality".

We all know that Australians have a similar history as a colony of criminals, but Australians can joke about it. Miyako people are sensitive to it. Needle them with it and experiment if you get the chance to see their reaction about the truth of their past.

[OCanadaOurHomeAndNativeLand]

Yeah, but a lot of Aussies were sent to Botany Bay for "crimes" like stealing a loaf of bread when hungry. Is there a similar hidden past for Miyako?

[okisteve]

Originally Posted by eelecurb

Yeah, but a lot of Aussies were sent to Botany Bay for "crimes" like stealing a loaf of bread when hungry. Is there a similar hidden past for Miyako?

Good point about the Botany Bay prisoners, eel. And about Miyako people, without knowing anything about it I would guess definitely "yes". And my guess would also have be "taxes".

[TheNoNamedOne]

Originally Posted by TheProsecutor

If you ever want to see them get kinda peeved, just remind them that their roots/ancestors are all former criminals sent there for exile or crimes.

Oh I almost forgot. Also remind them that since characteristics and behaviour are probably transferred through blood relations (ignore the research based studies of environment and nurturing) and that since they are from Miyako, they in all likelihood are criminals who have not been caught yet and are probably hiding something illegal they have done. Be persistent in telling them to confess their crime to you.

IF not, then tell them they are probably latent criminals and it is just a matter of time before they become a criminal.

Stay at it for a while and their nervous laughter will soon change and they will pop! IF they assault you, then that proves indeed your point that they are criminals. After all, assault is illegal.

[dk]

Originally Posted by TheProsecutor

Oh I almost forgot. Also remind them that since characteristics and behaviour are probably transferred through blood relations (ignore the research based studies of environment and nurturing) and that since they are from Miyako, they in all likelihood are criminals who have not been caught yet and are probably hiding something illegal they have done. Be persistent in telling them to confess their crime to you.

IF not, then tell them they are probably latent criminals and it is just a matter of time before they become a criminal.

I'm going to try this at this year's bonenkai. Please start looking for another job for me just in case.

[hankypanky]

Remember Georgia too the colonies was the same also. I get ribbed by my wife sometimes when i'm talking to a customer about miyako and how their men like to drink, which is true! Usually the guy at the bar is related somehow direct or through marriage. Had a guy who was my first bartender which i didn't know until later was from miyako. Found out after firing him what kind of temper he really had. Wake up call

[TheNoNamedOne]

Originally Posted by Hank&Rumi

Had a guy who was my first bartender which i didn't know until later was from miyako. Found out after firing him what kind of temper he really had. Wake up call

Perhaps all Miyako ancestry people should carry special passports confirming they have undergone anger management course. After all, it appears to be in their blood.

Hank gives us an example of a time bomb just wating to happen.

[okisteve]

Originally Posted by TheProsecutor

Oh I almost forgot. Also remind them that since characteristics and behaviour are probably transferred through blood relations (ignore the research based studies of environment and nurturing) and that since they are from Miyako, they in all likelihood are criminals who have not been caught yet and are probably hiding something illegal they have done. Be persistent in telling them to confess their crime to you.

IF not, then tell them they are probably latent criminals and it is just a matter of time before they become a criminal.

Stay at it for a while and their nervous laughter will soon change and they will pop! IF they assault you, then that proves indeed your point that they are criminals. After all, assault is illegal.

Now I get it.... The Prosecutor lives!

[hankypanky]

but hell, i'm from texas and most people consider me gentle. but i do have a BAD temper when someone pisses me off.

[TheNoNamedOne]

Originally Posted by Hank&Rumi

but hell, i'm from texas and most people consider me gentle. but i do have a BAD temper when someone pisses me off.

But you are not from Miyako -- so it's ok. Looks like Miyako people are bred bad. Or at least that is what some Okinawans and their history have told me and implied.