The Japanese people (日本人, Nihonjin, Nipponjin?) are a nationality originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries are referred to as nikkeijin (日系人?). The term ethnic Japanese may also be used in some contexts to refer to a locus of ethnic groups including the Yamato, Ainu and Ryukyuan people.
The Japanese language is a Japonic language that is sometimes treated as a language isolate; it is also related to the Ryukyuan languages, and both are suggested to be part of the proposed Altaic language family. The Japanese language has a tripartite writing system using Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. Domestic Japanese people use primarily Japanese for daily interaction. The adult literacy rate in Japan exceeds 99%.
Japanese religion has traditionally been syncretic in nature, combining elements of Buddhism and Shinto. Shinto, a polytheistic religion with no book of religious canon, is Japan's native religion. Shinto was one of the traditional grounds for the right to the throne of the Japanese imperial family, and was codified as the state religion in 1868 (State Shinto was abolished by the American occupation in 1945). Mahayana Buddhism came to Japan in the sixth century and evolved into many different sects. Today the largest form of Buddhism among Japanese people is the Jōdo Shinshū sect founded by Shinran.[citation needed]
Russell Dominic Peters (born September 29, 1970) is a Canadian comedian, actor and disc jockey. He began performing in Toronto in 1989 and has been nominated for four Gemini Awards.
Russell Peters was born in Brampton, Ontario, Canada to Eric and Maureen Peters. His family is of Anglo-Indian ancestry and is Catholic. His father was born in Bombay, Maharashtra, India, and worked as a federal meat inspector; he is regularly mentioned and featured in his comedy work. His mother was born in Calcutta, West Bengal, India. He has an older brother named Clayton who was born in Calcutta. Russell attended Chinguacousy Secondary School for grades 9–10, and North Peel Secondary School for grades 11–12 in Brampton.
Peters began performing in Toronto in 1989. Peters' popularity extends to several countries. He has since also performed in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Afghanistan, Sweden, South Africa, India, the Caribbean, Philippines, Vietnam, mainland China, Canada, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, France, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Jordan, Norway, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Malaysia, and Trinidad among other places.
In 1876 two orphans crossed the Rockies with a frontier drifter and lived a lifetime of adventure.
In 1876 they crossed the Rockies. With hope and courage...they clung to their dream.
Zachariah Coop: A good Christian does not flinch with difficulty.::Holly Smith: He doesn't court them by drinking either.
Jason Smith: Are you really a trickster?::Zachariah Coop: Oh, I think most people are at a certain level. But remember this: you can't trick a man unless he's aiming to trick you.::Jason Smith: How come?::Zachariah Coop: Well, because people in general like the idea of getting something for nothing. And the trickster affords him that opportunity.
Zachariah Coop: I'm going to give up gambling until I get you there.::Holly Smith: I don't believe it.::Zachariah Coop: Well, I'd be willing to bet ya.
Jason Smith: How come you can speak Indian?::Zachariah Coop: Well, my mother was the daughter of a Cherokee chief.::Jason Smith: Really?::Zachariah Coop: Yeah.::Jason Smith: What was she like?::Zachariah Coop: I don't really remember because she died two years before I was born.
[first lines]::[to a deer with a large rack of antlers]::Zachariah Coop: The top of the morning to you! Eh? Well, thank you. That's a fine hat you're wearin' yourself.
Plot
Doc and Champ run a travelling store, a wagon of goods which they pull into an Indian reservation, "Scalpum Village". They succeed in selling goods to the various Indians but one lovesick Indian requires female companionship... and will pay big money for it. Not one to pass up a quick buck, Doc decides to disguise Champ as a female Indian. At first, the Indian is unimpressed but Doc sprays him with a love potion and the smitten Indian madly gives chase. Champ, however, wants no part of romance and flees the Indian. Eventually, they crash into Doc's wagon culminating in a woman's dress and "Goldilocks" wig landing on Doc. The Indian, looking over the two, decides Doc is now the "woman" worth chasing after and chases him into the distance.
Keywords: champ, doc
Plot
Doc and Champ run a travelling store, a wagon of goods which they pull into an Indian reservation, "Scalpum Village". They succeed in selling goods to the various Indians but one lovesick Indian requires female companionship... and will pay big money for it. Not one to pass up a quick buck, Doc decides to disguise Champ as a female Indian. At first, the Indian is unimpressed but Doc sprays him with a love potion and the smitten Indian madly gives chase. Champ, however, wants no part of romance and flees the Indian. Eventually, they crash into Doc's wagon culminating in a woman's dress and "Goldilocks" wig landing on Doc. The Indian, looking over the two, decides Doc is now the "woman" worth chasing after and chases him into the distance.
Keywords: champ, doc
[first lines]::Class: Two and two is four. Four and four is eight. Eight and eight is sixteen. Sixteen and sixteen is thirty two. Thirty two and thirty two are sixty four.
[last lines]::Ralph Phillips: I shall return.