Wow Mali pranks - February 5, 2012

Pranks pulled at the February 5, 2012 episode of Wow Mali:

1) Escort Service - Walking alone? Worry no more because the "Escort Service" are at your side!

2) Doray Alaskadora - Muy Bien! Doray explores more about our KILAY! See how good is your kilay is...and we fit it with some big kilay on you!

3) Jogging Personal Trainer - KEEP RUNNING GUYS! KEEP RUNNING!

4) Star Confusion - "!!!" Celebrities like Ate Gay and Alyssa Alano got CONFUSED in another Star Confusion!!!

Ate Gay

Alyssa Alano

5) Toiler Humor - The Comfort Room, certified box-office hit, the fans have been craved for, you'll stand up and cheer, and five stars...We think...

6) Maling Taxi - Hey Taxi driver! You got it wrong!

7) Comedy Writer - The writer comes up with some jokes on you!

8) Dapa! - Hey what's that? Crouch!

9) Iwas Aksidente - I would be careful if I were you, otherwise, I might encounter a sign that says "Aksidente".

Buang for all, all for Buang!

Special guest, Wendell Ramos, stayed here for an extra day for some "more fun in Lokomoko" on that February 5, 2012 episode. Let's see what just happened;

- Tropical bar gags

- Johnny Bobo tries to clean up the manyakis' act!

- Tanong ko lang, kulang...Kinukuto rin ba ang mga kuto?

- Tanong ko lang, kulang...Ano ang isasagot mo sa magulang mo kapag tinanong ka na anong klaseng bata ka ba?

- Lokomersyal in UNO Sardines! Ang sardinas na hindi siksikan. UNO sardines! Ang sardinas na loner! UNO Sardines! Ang sardinas na nag-iisa!

UNO Sardines

- Tanong ko lang, kulang....Ano ang totooong kulay ng hunyango?

- Lokomoko does "Juan for all, all for Juan" in something they called it BUANG FOR ALL, ALL FOR BUANG!

- Who's Line Is It Anyhow?!

1) Please lang! Huwag na kayong maasar sa akin dahil deny ako ng deny. - Embassy

2) You turn me on every night - Switch ng ilaw

3) Uhaw na uhaw ka na naman sa akin noh? - Tubig

4) Dati takot na takot ka sa akin, ngayon panay na kalabit mo. - Mouse

5) Lahat ay kaya kong ibuwis sa Pilipino - BIR

6) Bakit ba lagi na lang nagdidilim ang paningin mo sa akin? - Shades

7) Ako naman ang tiga tuwid ng lahat ng gusto mo eh - Plantsa

Honda NSX Concept in Honda Welcome Plaza Aoyama

2012 Honda NSX Concept

In case you haven't know, at February 4 to 5, Honda made a special Japan premiere of the 2012 Honda NSX Concept at the Honda Welcome Plaza Aoyama. It looks the same as the 2012 Acura NSX Concept as seen at the 2012 NAIAS but the Acura badges are swapped with Honda badges to be more Japanese.

Scoop: http://www.honda.co.jp/welcome-plaza/event/2012/20120204/

Video from LOVECARS Web Automotive Club:

♪Sulit!♪

What just happened on the February 3, 2012 episode of Bubble Gang?

- Are those Bubble Gags hurt the little kids?

- To avoid getting fired, these two girls are using their "temptation" to save their jobs.

- Sweat is "ecching" back in his new show called "Don't Die To Me"! First up, he's trying to reveal the dirty truth behind Papa Closeta by any means of torture!

- Mr. Assimo meets the kasambahay

- Bureche loses her voice!

- Want change? Bubble Gang does Chowking Value Kings by spoofing this commercial as Chowqueens Value Queens! All below P50! ♪Sulit!♪

Bubble Gang does Chowking Value Kings

- A doctor meets up a patient who can't sleep well...

- Tita Herminigilda reads a letter...

- Some say, a new pickupista has arrived under the name of Garil, and that he's facing against Push Back. All we know is, it's called PICKUP LINES!

1) Sana, itik ka na lang, para ikaw na ang baby ko!

2) Humingi ka na ng tawad. Dahil masyado kang maganda, makasalanan yan!

3) Baby, sana ulan ka na lang. Para kahit anong gawin mo, sa akin ang bagsak mo!

4) Pag lumayo ka sa akin, magkakasakit ako! I'm so cold without you!

5) OK lang napagupitan mo na ang buhok mo. Dahil pagdating mo sa akin, ang haba na ang hair mo!

6) Ang ganda ng panaginip ko kagabi! Magkakatraffic kapag hinog na ang mga rambutan!

7) Kung driver ako, delikado ka sa akin. Dahil grabe ang curves mo!

8) Bukas, sasagutin mo na ako! Anong narinig ko? Gutom na ang palaka!

- Mr. Assimo asks a man...

- Balitang News

- IyoTube in UPTOWN GIRL with Mikey Bustos

- Mr Assimo makes a phone call!

THE IDOLM@STER ANIM@TION MASTER 07

THE IDOLM@STER ANIM@TION MASTER 07

I know this is getting a bit more like status quo farewell tours but apparently THE IDOLM@STER ANIM@TION MASTER 07 serves as the final explosive addition of THE IDOLM@STER ANIM@TION MASTER range. Only 17 tracks are here on this CD and this is your last chance to hear batch of in-anime BGMs and songs you've heard from episodes 21 to 25 (which is the final episode of the IM@S anime).

You would think you would hold back from your IM@S fandom, but believe me, you won't. THE IDOLM@STER truly became Japan's favorite video game since the original arcade version came out in 2005, and later jumped through the XBOX 360 console in 2007 following with several video games and a Xenoglossia anime. Last year, THE IDOLM@STER 2 came out on the XBOX 360 since February 2011 and later on for the first time, it came on the Playstation3 since October 2011. But we didn't come here for a brief history lesson, you should know that this is all about passion for iM@S. THE IDOLM@STER ANIM@TION MASTER 07, the last of the ANIM@TION MASTER range, really served as your last bet for iM@S fandom and no matter how far they go, even though they'll be celebrating the game's 7th anniversary this June, THE IDOLM@STER has become the Japanese otakus' bedroom wall pin-up of the 21st century.

Loveplus, Dream C Club, ToHeart2, and others, you have lost that crown. It's the IM@S now. And that ends this chat about this whole IM@S stuff. So if you don't mind before somebody goes for a little "search overload", you'd better buy it now.

For international customers, it's available at: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=COCX-36903

TRACK LISTINGS:

01 春香の葛藤 1:10
02 眠り姫 (#21劇中歌) 6:09
03 花 (NEW MIX) (#21劇中歌) 5:27
04 空 (#21エンディング・テーマ) 4:04
05 The world is all one!! (BGM VERSION) 2:17
06 My Wish (#22劇中歌) 5:02
07 Happy Christmas (#22エンディング・テーマ) 5:04
08 relations (BGM VERSION) 2:51
09 見つめて (TV VERSION) (Instrumental) (#23エンディング・テーマ) 1:20
10 さよならをありがとう (#24劇中歌) 5:29
11 まっすぐ (#24エンディング・テーマ) 2:06
12 激励 2:05
13 メドレー READY!! (#25劇中歌) / CHANGE!!!! (#25劇中歌) 2:30
14 私たちはずっと…でしょう? (#25劇中歌) 3:59
15 いっしょ (NEW VERSION) (#25エンディング・テーマ) 5:07
16 音無小鳥の765プロ秘密レポート～さらば地球編～ (ボーナス・トラック) 18:59
17 見つめて (ボーナス・トラック2) 5:27

Subaru BRZ (ZC6)

Over the years, Subaru makes 4WD cars that is proven to be the trademark of this Japanese carmaker. Cars like the Legacy, the Impreza, the Forester, and the Exiga, spanning several years using the same layout that truly becomes the "beauty of all-wheel drive". What will Subaru happens if they went to a completely different direction by creating their first RWD car in collaboration with Toyota?

2013 Subaru BRZ

Meet the BRZ, Subaru's first rear-wheel drive sports coupe that truly sent this brand to the opposite direction. When I say opposite, well you get the idea. This car is a joint venture between Toyota and Subaru, and this is how they see the TOYOTA 86 in the Pleiades' point of view. At first glance, it looks the same as the TOYOTA 86 but take a second look and you'll see that the front bumper is completely different, or think of it as an inverted version of the TOYOTA 86's front bumper. The 86 emblem you found on the TOYOTA 86 has been ditched in favor of something that I can't understand what it is. I have no idea how can there will be some minor alterations to make this BRZ more identical to the 86 (Hachi-Roku), but still, this design looks completely sleek in every direction.

2013 Subaru BRZ interior

The similarly identical interior of the BRZ is how you get the same feeling from the TOYOTA 86 but you'll see that the steering wheel is different as are the instrumental panel. What bothers me is when the SLS AMG-style tachometer from the TOYOTA 86 has been ditched in favor of somewhat conventional or somewhat similar from the old Mazda Axela. Guess you have finally spot the differences between the TOYOTA 86 and the Subaru BRZ!

2013 Subaru BRZ

So, what about performance? The BRZ is equipped with a new 2.0L D-4S BOXER engine, which is a joint venture between Toyota and Subaru, and they called it FA20. The new FA20 engine develops 200PS of power and 205Nm of torque. It promises about 12.4km/L to 13.4km/L of fuel economy based on Japan's JC08 mode test cycle. There are two transmission types available such as a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed Paddle Shit transmission. Those who are looking for some hardcore fun should prefer the 6-speed manual transmission because it completes the BRZ's characteristics.

Colors available for the BRZ are Satin White Pearl, Dark Grey Metallic, Lightning Red, WR Blue Mica, Sterling Silver Metallic, Crystal Black Silica, and Galaxy Blue Silica.

My Comment:
So, is this going to be a five-minute argument or a full half-hour? The point is that Toyota already made the 86 for people who are so enthusiastic about JDM cars but why would Subaru making its own take on the TOYOTA 86? Don't you know what that is? This would have been my car!

Anyway, sales for the Subaru BRZ will start in Japan this late March 28, 2012. Yeah, that car would be the first to go on sale in Japan this spring, earlier than the TOYOTA 86's April on-sale date. Gosh, that's insufferable...

Photo: Fuji Heavy Industries

Chevrolet quits BTCC!

Chevrolet Lacetti

Although Chevrolet has been quite a dominating competitor to the BTCC, the British Touring Car Championship, they were announcing that they will be pulled out from the BTCC once and for all. The reason for this withdrawal is because Chevrolet wants to focus its engines on the WTCC rather than the BTCC.

Scoop: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/02/chevrolet-pulls-out-of-british-touring-car-championship/

Leopaul's Heaven and Hell: Tell Me a Tale, Hammo

Back in September 2006, Richard Hammond, a Top Gear presenter, was involved in a serious accident crashing a jet-powered dragster while filming for a Top Gear episode. That accident caused Hammo to suffer comatose that jeopardizes not only the show but also his family. The following year, Hammo was recovered from his coma and went back for another season of Top Gear, happily. Because of Hammo's near-death experience, he wrote a book titled "On The Edge: My Story", his autobiography about how did Richard Hammond live a wonderful but annoying life as a Top Gear presenter.

At first glance, you might think that being the host of Top Gear, like Richard Hammond, would be that easy but in real life, it's HARD being a TG host because of the long-ish hours, hard-ish work, and scant-ish rewards. On the latter part of his book, his wife, Mindy, was responsible for this part and she explained about how did she and her children struggle while Richard's in a complete brain damage after the crash. Hammo's tale concludes when Richard Hammond was recovered and returned at Top Gear. This book is all about the life and times of Richard Hammond and I'm sure I want to buy that book because the Seattle Public Library doesn't have this book due to regulations. (DARN!)

After Hammo's biography, he wrote another book called "As You Do", recalling his adventures from the North Pole, the USA, and Botswana, where he developed his bonding with an old Opel Kadett, which he called it Oliver. It's hard for having Richard Hammond being away for several weeks from his family but being as adventurous as Richard Hammond must need to balance family manners and a job of being a Top Gear presenter. Again, I can't find that book at the Seattle Public Library so I have to buy one online and read all about Hammo's fun-filled adventures.

Later on, while Richard Hammond was appointed a presenter on another show called "Total Wipeout", he wrote another book called "Or Is That Just Me?", whereas he recalls his past adventures that is similar from his "As You Do" book. This includes his Vietnam Bike Trip adventure with his Top Gear pals, Jeremy and James, and his trip to Hawaii for some "Engineering Connections" episode. What also explains in this book is Richard Hammond's life in his 40's. Seems that Richard Hammond's already becoming a mid-aged male even though he looks a bit younger than expected. But still, this book packs some sense of humor and this is the kind of book I also want to buy it not because of me being a Top Gear fan but it is because I want to know all about his tales.

Those three Hammo Tales such as "On The Edge", "As You Do", and "Or Is That Just Me?" explaining the hidden truth behind our favorite Top Gear presenter, Richard Hammond, and how did this man rose his fame right until his fateful accident that changed his life...FOREVER. I have no idea why did Richard Hammond recalls his experiences he want to share it to everyone but sure, I want to know more about him.

On The Edge My Story: http://www.amazon.com/Edge-My-Story-Richard-Hammond/dp/0297853279

As You Do: http://www.amazon.com/As-You-Do-Adventures-Vice-President/dp/0297855204

Or Is That Just Me?: http://www.amazon.com/That-Just-Me-Richard-Hammond/dp/0297855212

Survey says...Clarkson's the worst driving companion

Jeremy Clarkson

Yep, another Jeremy Clarkson-related criticism and this time, a survey held by Continental Tyres saying that who are the top 10 worst driving companions. The person who is on the top was none other than...Jeremy Clarkson himself! :-P

1. Jeremy Clarkson

2. Katie Price

3. David Cameron

4. Kate Moss

5. Carol Vorderman

6. Christine Bleakley

7. Nick Clegg

8. Madonna

9. Simon Cowell

10. Lewis Hamilton

Why? Simple. According to Continental Tyres spokeperson, Clarkson lacks practical skills or his outspoken views mean most people leave him behind, despite his motoring credentials. Let's just say that he's more annoying than an orange. Bad mark for Clarksie there...

Scoop: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/jeremy-clarkson-voted-as-worst-driving.html

Mini JCW Clubman in Forza Motorsport 4

Back at the studio, boys!!

The Mini John Cooper Works Clubman seems to be the kind of car that I haven't tried it yet but wow, this ugly-looking, squarish, MINI really gonna put that James May's "bloody awful" dialogue spent where it matters. This car was a pre-order bonus for those who've pre-ordered Forza Motorsport 4 at Wal-Mart and for the last time, I didn't pre-ordered Forza 4 there because I pre-ordered mine at Gamestop. With the Launch Bonus Car Pack now available worldwide, I got myself a chance to drive this ugly-looking MINI that I though it was ugly on the outside but this one's still a fun-to-drive MINI that you would want to have it on your personal car collection. Take note, it still has the same turbocharged 1.6L engine that comes from the original MINI JCW hatchback but this wagon look really made a bit squarish and slightly heavier. Still, it looks fun to decorate something else on the outside of the JCW Clubman. Think of something checkered, something cute, something cool, something funny, something, well you get the idea...

TOYOTA 86 (ZN6)

When the Toyota MR-S was discontinued in 2007, it seems that Toyota is no longer creating cars that fuels the excitement of the average car enthusiast who are looking for something sporty. Seems that they've only focused on cars that follow the eco-car genzei system and they kept making boring cars that ruined Japan's no. 1 carmaker, until now...

2013 Toyota 86

Inspired from the 2009 FT-86 Concept at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show and this is Toyota's first sports coupe in collaboration with Subaru, welcome to the dawn of the new Toyota as we know it today. That's right, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the new Toyota 86. A sportscar unlike any other.

86, or Hachi-Roku in Japanese, is the name given in tribute of the best drifting cars of all time, the Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 and the Toyota Corolla Levin AE86. So, the main question is, can the Toyota 86 be a modern take of the classic AE86 hatches? You know what? Let's find out. The exterior design of the Toyota 86 is heavily inspired from the two FT-86 Concept cars, one by Tokyo and one from last year's Geneva. This provides a menacing appearance up close and personal and a prolific rear view, making this a very unique sportscar that was started as a concept and turned into a reality. On the side view, you can expect seeing the "86" logo with some pistons on it, which makes it also unique to the eyes of car enthusiasts.

2013 Toyota 86 interior

Inside the Toyota 86, it's all business for the driver. The interior is just focused solely to be more race-inspired rather than being too comfy, well that is if you have variants like the "GT" and the "GT Limited". If you look closely at the instrumental panel, you should notice that the tachometer looks somewhat similar to the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG but who cares? That instrument panel is a genuine "86" trademark on it. Because this car's interior is not focused on being luxurious, the driver doesn't bother at all because he was surely focused for some thriller at the Shutokou, the kaido, or at the racetrack, especially at the Fuji Speedway.

2013 Toyota 86

Now, we're into the performance zone. Under the hood, the TOYOTA 86 is equipped with a new 2.0L D-4S BOXER engine, which is a joint venture between Toyota and Subaru, and they called it FA20. The new FA20 engine develops 200PS of power and 205Nm of torque. It promises about 12.4km/L to 13.4km/L of fuel economy based on Japan's JC08 mode test cycle. There are two transmission types available such as a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed Paddle Shit transmission. Those who are looking for some hardcore fun should prefer the 6-speed manual transmission because it completes the 86's characteristics. While the 86 may not be the fastest, it excels in handling because of the sport-tuned suspension system. If the driver switches to Sport Mode, that sharpens the throttle response and handling, making this 86 a hoodlum you won't escape.

Is the TOYOTA 86 safe? Well, yes because Toyota added some safety features to the 86, which makes it hard to explain what are those, such as the Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Limited Slip Differential, and six airbags. Uh, why I am explaining about the 86's safety? I don't need it because I always want to turn the traction control off and get this car to drive more dangerously if you're on Mt. Haruna.

Colors available on the TOYOTA 86 are Satin White Pearl, Sterling Silver Metallic, Dark Grey Metallic, Crystal Black Silica, Lightning Red, Orange Metallic, and Galaxy Blue Silica.

My Comment:
This is the Toyota 86, not the AE86, because this FR sports car is more than just a car, it's a culture of its own right. I've never seen a car that can be proven to be one of the best FR cars in Toyota history but I drove this car a lot thanks to Gran Turismo 5.

The TOYOTA 86 will go on sale in Japan this April 6 and also, Toyota will be opening some "AREA 86" specialty shops at selected Toyota/Toyopet/Netz/Corolla dealers throughout Japan that is more than just a specialty shop, it's socialization for people who really love cars. Perhaps this was been the opening salvo for Toyota's FUN TO DRIVE AGAIN slogan...

Photo: Toyota Motor Corporation

2012 is Jaguar XJ220's 20th Anniversary

1992 Jaguar XJ220

Last year, we said happy 50th anniversary to the groovy Jaguary E-Type. Now, in 2012, we say 20th anniversary to Jaguar's first and memorable supercar, the XJ220. This car was produced in 1992 and it ended in 1994, about 281 units were produced, which sounds pretty rare to see Jaguar's memorable midship exotic roaring around in the streets of Los Angeles, London, Tokyo, Barcelona, Dubai, Moscow, and others. Numerous video games featured this car and this one's an icon. This car set the Nurburgring lap time of 7:47:37, making it the fastest Jaguar ever built.

Scoop: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120131/CARNEWS/120139973