[2007] Ayu in the Classroom - Page 4

**Calico** · #61 6th July 2008, 11:04 PM

I can't believe this thread got resurrected.

well, in my religions class this last semester we were told to bring in a religious song to display to the class. I took the M PV and presented it as a religious allegory. (For obvious reasons) Talking about the meaning and the setting of the church and what Christianity is in Japan. Everyone, including the prof, was REALLY interested so that made me excited. I didn't convert anybody but people were really impressed with the song/video. A girl afterwards even told me she thought it was really cool and that Ayu was hot.

Pow! · #62 7th July 2008, 12:14 PM

Whoa, were you studying japanese culture?
My class only study japanese language,, BUT
I often played Ayu's PV or Tours in front of my class in break time,,
some of my friends watched it seriously, and some of it just watched slightly, but all of them understand how much I love Ayu and they adore her too...~

greggerz189 · #63 7th July 2008, 12:32 PM

Yeah. I brought her into the classroom. XD

AyuHamasaki01 · #64 7th July 2008, 06:59 PM

She made it into my classroom because my iPod is in my schoolbag

But so far, that's the only thing. Though friends listen to her (well, I kinda force them).

**Calico** · #65 8th July 2008, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by virandrabiramanandikusmanto

Whoa, were you studying japanese culture?
My class only study japanese language,, BUT
I often played Ayu's PV or Tours in front of my class in break time,,
some of my friends watched it seriously, and some of it just watched slightly, but all of them understand how much I love Ayu and they adore her too...~

It was a language class, but like most language classes do, this one also included snippets of culture related stuff here and there. This was an end-of-the-term event what I originally wrote about in the OP.

(miss)understood · #66 8th July 2008, 07:24 AM

I had a speech about her about 2 years ago and when I was done several people asked me to burn them a cd.

SUCCESSSSSSS!

RubySakura13 · #67 9th July 2008, 03:26 AM

I've used Ayu's Moments for an English project a few weeks ago. We were supposed to write a two page essay explaining how song lyrics can be used as poetry and I thought using one of Ayumi's songs would be perfect! Her song lyrics are very beautiful and poetic.

kinomaniac · #68 9th July 2008, 04:36 AM

Hmmm... no, never, but again I don't study anything related to Japan/japanese culture, so it would be kind of hard for it to happen. It'd be cool though.

AyumiBest · #69 14th July 2008, 11:57 AM

Yeah...twice...

First I did a speech about her. So the teacher has heard of her. But after my speech competition my school banned it cause its not christian.

My teacher was really sad cause she liked the speech and wanted to hear more.

Second I did a "how to spot bootlegs" speech. We had to bring in samples so I brought most of my ayu stuff. The students kept nagging about how its not christian.

wenren93 · #70 14th July 2008, 12:38 PM

no ;/
most of my classmates listening to Eng Pop or Eng Rock.. well, i can't be bother them too @__@

extepan · #71 14th July 2008, 12:50 PM

no, never....i never had a japanese class so there was no chance for ayu to be in it

LydenLeaf · #72 13th July 2010, 01:33 AM

Thought I could in add in my experience since I've finally found this thread.

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Ayu became a part of my life during my senior year in high school so there wasn't much opportunity to bring her to the classroom but I did introduce her to my sister and now we're both dedicated fans.

I entered college soon and during my sophomore year (2nd Semester of S.Y. 2009-2010), yes, Ayu made it into my classroom but it was only when my teacher asked me about who my favorite singer was. I told her it was Ayumi Hamasaki but well..I'm the only person in my class who knows her so you could just imagine the curious looks on my classmates' faces. Anyway, I decided to just lie low and limit my answer.

Another time was when my co-campus journalists were busy with presswork at our publication office at school. I just got back from my P.E. 3 class that afternoon and when I stepped into the office, I heard "glitter" playing from someone's laptop. I was so surprised that when I discovered who was listening to her, I couldn't help myself to smile a big cheshire smile. I never thought I would eventually meet a fellow fan of Ayu in college and I never thought it would be a guy either! He knows and listens to Ayu but he told me he was more into K-pop and I respect that of course. We're still friends to this day and we're both still in the publication but we don't usually share or talk about some things about Ayu most of the time but I'm still glad I've finally met a fellow Ayu fan.

Another unexpected meeting was with another member of the school publication who happened to be another K-pop enthusiast. This time though, it was a girl. I knew (and listened to) some of the artists she was into so I thought about asking if she listens to Japanese music and by any chance if she knew Ayu. I wasn't expecting it but she said yes. Now I know two people in real life who know Ayu. I guess it's a pretty nice chance encounter.

Ranma Matsuri · #73 13th July 2010, 01:49 AM

Well, this doesn't really count but it was in a school where I discovered Ayu. From an Asian magazine a classmate had that I was flipping through. I saw an ad for Memorial Address and a friend of mine was like, "Oh, I have that CD." And I was like "really?" and she let borrow it. And the rest is history.

I would have loved a chance to bring her up in the classroom though.

Lizzyboo · #74 13th July 2010, 01:57 AM

I hope im as lucky as you!! i have never met a fellow ayu fan in person before! i almost got a chance to lip sing to ayu in a high school class once but i couldnt learn the words fast enough and i couldnt have the lyrics

even if i had learned fast enough, i was so nervous i probably would have forgotten them on the spot anyway

also when i was a senior in high school i had this assignment to do like a journal thing and i cant really remember right now but i answered some questions like "what is a song that has had an impact on you?" or something like that (it was a couple years ago lol i dont remember) but i put the lyrics for Ayus "startin'" with a little picture of Ayu underneath of it and my teacher said that the lyrics were nice and that it was a great song!

Ranma Matsuri · #75 13th July 2010, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Lizzyboo

I hope im as lucky as you!! i have never met a fellow ayu fan in person before!

lol it was extremely lucky because my friend (who I got the CD from) isn't even a Ayu fan she just happened to have the album for some reason. She says she likes her music but Ayu's just too weird for her.

And now after she's aided into making me a Ayu fanatic she teases me about my Ayu obsession. Whenever I bring her up she's always: "oh gaawwddd, her again?".

Lizzyboo · #76 13th July 2010, 02:18 AM

^ my friends dont even listen to me anymore, as soon as i say anything about ayu my friends and family just tune me out =[
i really hope i get an assignment where i can talk about ayus awesomeness to my whole class! even though they will all think im a freak haha oh well

LastAngel · #77 13th July 2010, 02:21 AM

Well the only time Ayu has come to my classroom was when we had to journal about who we admired or who was our hero. And of course I wrote about Ayu. ^^
Also, all my friends at least know who Ayu is since I constantly talk about her. I managed to get one of my friends to like some of her songs though. I wish I could meet an actual fan in real life.

AyumiAi · #78 13th July 2010, 02:26 AM

Yuppppp!
I got into my french final high school exam and we had three topics to choose from...
going down the list i was like ...
*******
*******
Then the third one was write about an artist that is outstanding and write how they are special.
Thats when i was like OMFG YAY!!!!!!
And i wrote an entire essay on Ayumi and how she's amazing and all the single's she's sold and how she's the empress

I usually fail french essays (its my fourth language)
but i managed to get an 80 on this which i am so happy!
cuz i proabbly lost all my marks on spelling and grammar (no dictionaries or verb books allowed)
but yup!

LydenLeaf · #79 13th July 2010, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Lizzyboo

i really hope i get an assignment where i can talk about ayus awesomeness to my whole class! even though they will all think im a freak haha oh well

I was actually waiting for a chance like this to happen during my stay in college and well, I actually got my wish just two weeks ago! My teacher told us to do a research paper on the personality of someone we idolize or look up to and Ayu was the only person who came to mind. I'm still adding the finishing touches to my paper and we'll be presenting it next week. It will be the first time that my classmates and teacher(s) will know of my love for the Japanese culture and Ayu.

gallowsCalibrator · #80 13th July 2010, 02:41 AM

Yep, once. The Kouhaku from last year...the Rule perf.

Everyone was making snide comments the whole time!! D: This one kid that's so annoying kept saying, "Oh what's up with the freakish dancers?" (What I wanted to say: You're just jealous because they're attractive and you're not >_>) "Oh why is her hair like that? Weirdo..." (What I wanted to say: Why does your hair look like you haven't taken a shower since last Christmas? Weirdo!) And then at the end, "That was good...not." (What I wanted to do: *smack*)

It wasn't a hit. D: D: D: It didn't help that Ayu was saying the "Ruuuuule" part loudest, which is what everyone was making fun of

I just hope that when I go to my new school and leave behind half the idiots, people will appreciate Ayu more