Osaka Cherokee

I went and participated in some voice recognition recording thing today. Some company was looking for 300 Americans from different regions and 100 Australians to use for some voice recognition software or something or other. I received 70 bucks and all I had to do was sit in a chair and read whatever came up on a screen. At first it was all typical stuff like, "How much is the fare to Shinjuku?", and "I'd like to reserve a room for tomorrow for two people." But then in the middle it suddently switched to military stuff like, "This barn is in a good position for shooting marines in the street." etc. As soon as that part was over it switched to stuff you'd hear on Little House on the Prairie: "Aw shucks, that pretty girl ain't even lookin' my way." I shit you not!

What in god's name did I participate in? During one of the breaks I asked the lady in charge who was this for and she said the Japanese government. Wait a minute here! Why does the Japanese government need voice recognition software with this kind of content? Are they planning on invading rural Arkansas or something? I apologize to all you Arkansasians, or is it Akansasite, if I some how contributed to your future overthrow.

Song of the Day: Tom Waits- "How's It Gonna End?" from the new CD.