JDINTERACTIVE said:

I would rather have a thread devoted to Pat than Best. At least the character he created had some nobility and wisdom to pass on. He inspired a generation to take up a martial art so that errr,,,they didn't have to fight (to quote Bart Simpson, "I already know how not to fight. When do I get my nunchukkas?"). His noble wisdom was a lesson to us all, and taught us that there was no defence to The Crane despite all logical evidence to the contrary.

Sadly, I think I may have missed my chance to be the next Karate Kid.

Wax on, Pat, wax off...

ill tell ya

what passes for sticky these days

Honk!!

R.I.P.

aww.


i'm upset now. i think i'll have a triple feature of Karate Kid tonight in memory of Mr Miagi.






RIP

RIP

For those player haters out there, Pat Morita aka Mr. Miyagi definitely deserves a sticky. Pat created one of the most quoted movie characters in the last quarter century and the fact that the role does not descend to stereotype is all due to Mr. Morita's talents. He will be missed.


My lyrical tribute to this great actor (with a little help from Bernie Taupin)


Lantern in the Wind 2005

Goodbye Miyagi
Though I never knew you at all
you had the skills of martial arts
and saved Daniel from a fall.
The jerks kicked his Jersey ass
but you showed him “wax on, wax off”.
Then he did the crane move
and made them all look soft.

And it seems to me you lived your life
like a lantern in the wind.
Always knowing that karate
was only for defense.
A black belt didn’t matter
if you could hold up your pants.
And without your skillful teaching
Daniel would not have had a chance.

Loneliness was tough.
Your wife died many years since.
And you left that chick in Okinawa
Because you would not fight your friend.
But then you went back
to the village you of your birth.
And you taught Daniel the drum move
and he made the bad guy hurt.

Goodbye Miyagi.
You lived as quiet as a mouse.
But you had all those nice cars
and a freshly painted house.

And it seems to me you lived your life
Like a lantern in the wind.
You somehow made a winner
out of Liza’ s twin.
You always had those sayings
that were so deep.
And you brought out you trusty broom
when Daniel asked you how to sweep.

The man inspired me and every other kid in my school to 'crane kick' the crap out of their friends at break times

Seriously though, He'll be remembered fondly by me and a generation of folks who watched his Karate Kid movies with delight.

Rest easy, Mr. Morita

You were an icon. Rest in peace, little man.



Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven?
Would it be the same
If I saw you in heaven?

I must be strong
And carry on,
'Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven.

Would you hold my hand
If I saw you in heaven?
Would you help me stand
If I saw you in heaven?

I'll find my way
Through night and day,
'Cause I know I just can't stay
Here in heaven.

Time can bring you down,
Time can bend your knees.
Time can break your heart,
Have you begging please, begging please.

Beyond the door,
There's peace I'm sure,
And I know there'll be no more
Tears in heaven.

Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven?
Would it be the same
If I saw you in heaven?

I must be strong
And carry on,
'Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven.

luv4u said:

I was born on June 28th, 1978 in northern California! AND, I'm a Japanese American myself!

"Rest In Peace" ...

....and he played "Ah Chew" on Sanford & Son.
[Edited 11/27/05 5:51am]

Pat gotta a whole lotta love here

No mo wax on wax off....

lillith said:

QUADRUPLE feature! There were FOUR of those flicks, ya know!

He'll always be Arnold to me

JediMaster said:

Let us not speak of the unspeakable horror that was The Next Karate Kid. Swank may have an Oscar but she's no Daniel-san. That movie was dreadful and there are no memorable catchphrases from Mr. M in that one. You want to see monks bowling, check it out. Otherwise, steer clear.

GottaLetitgo said:

Well, I pretty much only hold the first two near-and-dear to my heart. The third was just a rehash of the first, and was pretty sucky.