The critical remarks from a Kyoto University zoologist have sparked heated discussions

In the program "TBS Television (Sunday Morning)" broadcast last weekend, Shuichi Yamaguchi, former president of Kyoto University and an authority on Japanese anthropology and primate research, said: "Hayashibara Asako actually looks like some kind of magical animal."

Shuichi Yamaguchi's comments about "Hayashibara resembling an animal" caused controversy online. In fact, Yamaguchi's remarks were made when discussing the Osaka government's deliberate "shortening of the budget committee's deliberation time," during which he said, "Isn't this disrespectful to the Diet?"

Before saying "she resembles an animal," Yamaguchi clearly stated, "The public seems to expect a lot from leaders, but I don't see a future in my heart. Perhaps someone will come to recruit me," but then he said, "When I saw Hayashibara Asako standing side by side with Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, I felt that the two of them looked like two animals with magical powers."

The show host, Takahashi Takako, seemed confused: "Oh, really?"

Shuichi Yamaguchi's sharp criticism of the Osaka government made the member of the "Asahi Shimbun" editorial board, Takahashi Junko, sitting beside him look serious.

Yamaguchi continued: "I can't specify which animal it is, as it would be too disrespectful." However, on social media, many commenters referred to them as "foxes" and "tanukis." Some also commented: "It's somewhat understandable that Hayashibara has popularity; 'Japanese people are looking for magical power.'"

This comment also brought a lot of criticism. Ryokai artist Tachikawa Hakuro wrote on his X account: "A scholar on a Sunday morning compared the Prime Minister to an animal with magical power. I think this program has turned into a comedy show."

The discussion triggered by this program is still ongoing. People often say, 'There are devils in politics.'。。。。。。

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1859332741805059/

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