The concept of "invention" is a wild one. While most inventions aim to make life easier, some brilliant minds also cook up incredibly clever gadgets that, well, don't really serve much practical purpose. It all boils down to the inventor's original vision and how it actually gets used.
Enter "Delusional Inventor ZAWAWORKS" ( @gerogeroR ), a Japanese X (formerly Twitter) user known for his bizarre and imaginative creations. He recently stirred up a storm with his latest "pubescent fantasy" inventions, like the "Breast Keyboard," drawing heavy criticism from overseas netizens who slammed his work as vulgar and dirty. Even Japanese netizens are now weighing in on the controversy.
ZAWAWORKS is actually quite popular in Japanese online communities, consistently unveiling his so-called "pubescent fantasy" inventions, which, naturally, often lean towards the risqué. He's even set to host a solo exhibition this year, showcasing the creations he's shared online over the years.
( For a peek into his world, check out his YouTube channel videos )
Late last year, he dropped his 2024 compilation video, featuring inventions like the "Breast Keyboard," "Boob Poking Game," "VR Butt-Spanking," and a "Fingerprint-Authenticated Bra Unlocker." These quirky ideas, all fitting his "pubescent fantasy" theme, certainly grabbed a lot of attention.
However, when this video made its way to overseas audiences, it was met with outright scorn. Comments like, "No wonder Japan's birth rate is the lowest in the world!" flooded in. Some even declared that Japanese people accepting such things were "insane," with one extreme comment suggesting to "evacuate women and children, then drop an atomic bomb." The video unexpectedly went absolutely viral with outrage overseas.
( For a more comprehensive look at the overseas backlash, you can refer to this togetter article )
Some Japanese netizens also chimed in, arguing that those who champion "perverted culture (lol)" or abnormal fetishes as "avant-garde and cool Japanese cultural symbols! This is an amazing Japanese characteristic not found overseas! A representation of freedom of expression!" should really wake up and realize that the overseas reaction is actually a normal one.
On the flip side, other Japanese netizens felt that such things are meant for a quick "Haha, how silly!" laugh or a lighthearted jab. They found it baffling that some people would consider it a "social problem that should be eliminated," questioning the sanity of those who reacted so strongly.
Seeing ZAWAWORKS get piled on like this, some users felt genuinely sorry for him, even fearing he might delete his account under the pressure. But not only did he not delete it, he kept churning out new creations! Talk about an incredibly strong mindset!
They pointed out that if you don't like it, just don't look. It's his personal hobby, and trying to "cancel" someone for it seemed utterly absurd.
ZAWAWORKS later addressed the situation himself, responding to the criticisms from various countries. He simply wanted to tell everyone, "Japanese people aren't crazy; only I am." He hoped that his creations wouldn't implicate the entire Japanese nation, emphasizing that these were solely his own imaginative works.
While there might be differing opinions on the appropriateness of these inventions, it's true that some overseas netizens' comments were overly harsh. However, it seems ZAWAWORKS remains unfazed, continuing to share his fun creations. Perhaps he truly possesses an unshakeable spirit.