Part 2
51)If your child was the last one to drive your car and you are riding with them, DO NOT touch the CD player when you hear a strange language come out of the speakers. Bodily harm will result if you attempt to stop it.
52) The X Japans X is not a gang symbol. No. Really.
53) Don't be surprised when your child calls you from a street outside a theatre in LA to inform you that LA gets really cold at night in May. Just go with it.
54) Don't assume that because your child dresses at least semi visual kei that your friends are going to think you didn't raise them well. If they do, then they're probably not the best friends to have anyway.
55)If twice a year, and only twice a year, your child who usually wears darker colors runs around wearing bright pink, they're remembering hide.
56) Those guys onstage aren't making out because they're gay. They just like to give people like you the wrong idea.
57)If your child stops talking about how weird KISS, Davie Bowie, and Boy George is dressed like, they're probably into visual kei (my case).
58) Expect the word Gackt to become a swear word ("Oh my Gackt!") to your daughter/son.
59) If your child claims to have J-Rockers in their closet. Disregard, even though there is a possibility that there very well could be. If thus is true, leave them in there. Though it may be wise to fed said J-Rocker every once in a while. Also, you may want to provide them with a jar.
60) If your child starts talking about their online friends from JRR (J-Rock Revolution) Forums, be happy their even socializing.
61) Don't look at your child's walls in their bedroom unless you have absolutely no problem with less-masculine-than-you're-used-to men staring back at you. Some of them may also be missing articles of clothing *cough*Yoshiki*cough*
62)If your child has suddenly taken a great interest in writing outside of school, do not under any circumstances ask to read what they've written. Your eyes and brain will thank you.
63) if your child starts to say 'rice monster' while laugh like crazy during dinner you don't need to be scare or mad, your child is not going crazy nor making fun of your food... and trust me, you don't wanna know what he's laughing about, you probably won't understand anyway.
64) This is based on a convo a friend and I had about her dinner one night: If you happen to be eating rice and curry for dinner, do not be alarmed or start asking questions when your child suddenly starts snickering at their bowl of rice or crying over their curry.
65) If your child starts collecting catepillars with the intention of raising them into butterflies, don't do or say anything. Just tell yourself it's for a science project at school (even if your child is not in school anymore).
66)If they've taken a liking to leather, snakeskin, or black vinyl, don't worry, they're not into S&M or anything like that. *Malice Mizer, anyone?*
67) Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES ask "Is that all you talk about is J-Rock?"- this will incur looks of wrath and shakes of the head while they walk away with an expression like they almost pity you
68) NEVER say to them "But I don't LIKE Asian men!" when they want you to watch a PV- this will invariably cause them great angst and you may find yourself tied to a chair with them telling you "Just shut up and LISTEN!"
69)If your child bemoans the cruelty of the universe that the singles she ordered several months ago are available IN STORE but are still not delivered, a kind pat on the back is advisable, and do not ask questions.
70) If your child's wall space, once bare, is now plastered with bright posters of people most noticeably dressed like demons, don't worry...it's just Psycho le Cemu.
71) If the phrase "I demand to see the manager" has your child in hysterics, don't worry, they're not insane (yet). *see the annoy Mana thread*
72) If they start laughing at their plate during breakfast, just walk away. *refer to beaver's post of Gackt and bacon*
73) If your child is in hysterics over someone called "Squeeky" and imitates "I am Gackt. I feel no pain." in an emotionless voice, they are completely normal, do not call an exorcist.
74) Don't remark if your child makes statements such as "Rake up your brain" or "you can't wear that sweater" or "Tim is on our side" or "See that real little kid roll." It makes perfect sense to them.
75) Don't ever ever ever ever mock the Japanese language, especially if you don't even know what spoken Japanese sounds like. Hint: "Shing hwong wu bong" isn't it.
76) If they ask if they can play "hand elephants" just say "no" and for the love of PETE do not ask what "hand elephants" are!
77) Parents.... expect your child to ask for a regions free DVD player, and provide one quickly...... they are slowly dying on the inside without one.
78) If your child holds random dates sacred and randomly bakes cakes or does odd things like fireworks don't worry, its just their favorites birthdays!!
79) Don't be alarmed if your child's hair looks like they stuck their finger in an electrical socket. It's the style these days.
80) If they ask for high-quality photo paper, never question, just provide.
81) Nyappy is not a diaper. Nyappy ≠ nappy.
82) If instead of being scared they look around asking "Where?!" or start looking like they're about to cry whenever someone says "Boo!", don't question it.
83) Don't worry, if they say "YOU JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND!" It's not what you think.
84) If you see your child spacing out a lot more than they used to, they are probably thinking about their *favorite* and not....other things o.o;;
85) Never, EVER insult the posters hanging on your child's wall. ESPECIALLY if it's of the shirtless guy sitting in a bathtub of blood. Your child may be plotting your murder right about now.
86) Also, don't ask if said poster is supposed to mean suicide. We are NOT psychotic, nor do we need to see a psychiatrist.
87) Never ask to listen to your child's CD's. Marrow of the bone in the car one day....*shudders* (your ears might start bleeding)
89) If your child says that the music is mild or soft rock, do NOT question them, no matter how "noisy" it may seem to you.
90) If you hear your child singing in what seems like "mumbles", DON'T QUESTION THEM! They will sing louder
91) If your child is in their room and randomly starts screaming, they are probably singing some Dir en grey song, not being abducted or assaulted (well...maybe by the music but...thats another story o.o;. )
92) If your child screams the word "fanservice" and becomes overwhelmed with uncontrollable giggling, DO NOT LOOK at what they were watching. You may be scarred for life.
93) If your child starts to wear a scarf/bandana/or any other piece of fabric around their nose all the time, don't be alarmed. They have not joined some sort of terrorist group, they just idolize a certain bassist.
94) If they have a strange new fascination with Mirrors, dont ask them why.
95) If they have a new fascination with /death/ I guess, and other morbid things... dont ask.
96) If their favorite number is ZERO dont worry theres a logical reason. (If you must know search Alice Nines Alpha Album)
97) If you suddenly walk in on them doing strange dances in the middle of their room, do not be alarmed. They've most likely been watching Gackt, Gazette (Aoi kimono dance! *insert fangirl scream*) or Psycho Le Cemu.
98) If you're child starts to say phrases such as "we love gay" and "no gay no life" don't ask. [Reference to a particular Nightmare interview - anyone else seen it?. It was so cute ^^]
99) If they have a fascination with the letter D, don't be afraid, it's only a letter...and a band with the most gorgeous vocalist in the world C:
100) If they want to name the family boat "NIGHT-SHIP D" (not that I have a boat, but for you who do)
