RIP Mr. Miyagi
Actor Pat Morita died yesterday at the age of 73. Best known for his role as Mr. Miyagi in the Karate Kid films, I first remember him as Arnold in the sitcom Happy Days. Whether he was a teen-loving owner of a restaurant or a sage old man teaching a fatherless young man how to defend himself, he always struck me as someone who I would want to know. I did not know him but I am saddened by his passing anyway.
To this day, whenever I pretend to know Karate, I always shout out “Wax on, wax off!” as I defend imaginary blows from a ferocious attacker (Yeah, I need to get a life).
Thanks for the memories.
Rest in peace, Mr. Miyagi.
Filed under: Smorgasborg — Childsplayx2, Copyright (c) 2005-12 @ 10:34 am Comments (3)
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You mean Academy Award Nominee Pat Morita. He always seemed sort of timeless, like Yoda. I’m with you…sad to see him go…
Comment by CroutonBoy — November 28, 2005 @ 7:27 am
I will always remember to “paint the fence”.
Comment by The Parental Olympian — November 28, 2005 @ 7:36 am
Goodnight, sweet prince. You will be missed.
Comment by Dutch — November 28, 2005 @ 1:07 pm