Difference between revisions of "Ninja"

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Ninjas were a caste of warriors in ancient Japan.

Ninjas are f'ing awesome, man!

The first Day of the Ninja was held on December 5, 2003.

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 == Popular Culture ==
-"Ninjas" have been glamorized as an icon of alternative pop culture in recent years.<ref>See, e.g., http://www.realultimatepower.net</ref>  They appear frequently in video games, as well, alongside [[samurai]] as an alternative warrior caste.<ref>See, e.g., [[Final Fantasy XI]].</ref>  The "ninja" in modern American pop culture is secretive, killing by stealth, and employing deception as a main ''modus operandi''.  This is somewhat of a glamorization of the actual history. Famous modern day depictions of the ninja include Chuck Norris' "Walker: Texas Ranger" and Wolf from the American Gladiators television series.
+Ninjas are f'ing awesome, man!
 == Holiday ==