Okay, I know Angry Asian Man hates this idea but when I first heard of it, all I could say was -- why didn't I think of this?
To be honest, it's a great idea. There are maid cafes and hostess clubs, let's have something for the women!
The women in Japan work very hard. I know it may be seen by those with Asian pride as racist, but things are different in Japan (which is predominantly Japanese, let's face it). Those Snow White and Cinderella stories (and of course, Disney's portrayal of them) all have a shining white knight.
Right or wrong, the idea of a man serving me hand and foot is just pretty damn appealing. And it does help that he's good looking.
And, okay, I'm basing this totally on personal experience after living there for three years, but, there are wonderful Japanese men. And there are also not so great guys that are there (non Japanese included). My friend was going for a major operation and she was so scared she asked her Japanese husband to hold her hand. He flat out refused telling her it wasn't 'proper'.
I've seen guys rush on to the train and take a seat while their girlfriend, carrying an armful of bags are left standing.
I know the culture is completely different, I think that is why the Butler Cafe novelty is so appealing.
I was born and raised in the West. I love big guys who are teddy bears and gentlemen. The guys I'm around know how strong they are and because of that, go out of their way to be gentlemen. As my friend said once, 'I'm confident enough in my manhood.' He can bench about 300 lbs but he'll also hold his girlfriend's bags if they are too heavy and open the door for her.
I see that as admirable. I shouldn't judge Japanese society, but I can see where this cafe is coming from. There was a desire for it and it came to fill it.
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