My friends and I were night marketing it up at one of the biggest night markets in Taiwan playing one of the shooting games that are so popular, when we had enough points to get a gift. Many popular toys lined the shelves, but we were not interested in any of the copy right violation Hello Kitty or Sponge Bob toys. I wanted the body pillow. Sure it was the length of my guinea pig, but it would look great on my couch. I chose the most androgynous looking one. Body pillows originated in Japan and many men use them in lieu of girlfriends. Check out this article for more info. Also who could forget that 30 Rock episode with James Franco and his relationship with the dakimakura? Want one? Just order one here. You're welcome.