Word of the Day: Japander

For my money, one of the most enjoyable time-wasters on the planet is watching major movie stars Japander. What does it mean to Japander, you ask? "Japander" combines the words "Japan" (the popular Asian nation known for their fresh fish and whacked-out television programs) and "Pander" (to sacrifice one's dignity and artistic integrity in a foreign land, hoping nobody at home will ever see it).

It seems that many of our A-list celebs carve out quite a lucrative side business by shilling products over in Japan. Unfortunately for them, the good folks at japander.com noticed, and built quite a collection of hilariously jarring ads starring luminaries like Harrison Ford, Jodie Foster, Michael Jackson (back when he was black and far less terrifying to people of all ages), George Lucas and even the great Rick Astley (I thought you said you were never gonna let me down, Rick).

Here's one of my favorites: Nicholas Cage belting out a little ditty about his favorite pachinko parlor. Although I'm not exactly sure what a pachinko parlor is, it must be a wondrous place to inspire such a profound musical tribute: