Gals and Gyarus

About ten or fifteen years ago in Tokyo, a fashion trend started which involved very, very deep tans, bleached blond hair, pastel makeup, platform boots, and a an f*-it-all attitude. Devotees to this fashion were called "Gyaru," after the English word "gal." The Gyaru eventually split up in to diverse sub-subcultures such as the "Kogyaru," "Ogyaru," and "Yamamba," the differences between which could be understood only by one immersed in their culture.

Now, weirdly, the Gyaru culture has crossed over into... Britain.

left: A Japanese Gyaru. Right: A British Gyaru.

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Michael Phelps behavior "regrettable"

We watched Michael Phelps make history at the 2008 Beijing Games. It seemed as though we knew everything about Phelps, from his eating and training habits to what's on his iPod.

Phelps' performance inspired many people. Some of those people are disappointed to see this photo. While he did not exactly acknowledge using marijuana in the picture, Phelps called his behavior "regrettable."

He basically said, I am a 23 year old kid and I acted like one. The picture was taken 3 months after the Olympics.

Phelps has never tested positive for banned substances and even subjected himself to extra testing before the games.

So, has this one picture tarnished Phelps' reputation forever or will we forget by the time Phelps gets to London in 2012?