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If you have ever watched the Mac ads featuring John Hodgman and Justin Long and wondered what their Japanese counterparts must look like (and I'm sure everyone has), look no further! Yes yes, the Japanese have their own versions of the ads, starring members of sketch comedy group The Rahmens (I don't really know who they are, but I've read that they're like Japanese comedy's answer to Wes Anderson... whatever that means). The ads are pretty much the same as the American ones, but, y'know, in Japanese and with different actors. I like the original ads better, but, I must admit, the Japanese PC works some pretty sweet hip movements when he's rocking out to his iPod. Look out, Hodgman.

Watch the high-quality videos here, or watch the lower-quality versions with English subtitles here.

Oh, and in related news: Contrary to recent reports of his departure, Justin Long is still on board as the Mac guy. I suppose it really would have been too ironic if Apple had dumped their Mac guy but kept the PC.

[via Comedy Central Insider]

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