A recliner that's unclear on the concept

(Credit: Mizuno)

Manga and Cup Noodles aside, clearly not everything from Japan translates so easily to American culture. And this item is a classic example.

Mizuno is about to release a lounge chair that doubles as a fitness machine. Obviously, its creators aren't familiar with the La-Z-Boy lifestyle that makes this country great.

It's bad enough that other Japanese companies are trying to shrink the size of our beloved massage chairs, but a recliner that does sit-ups? That'll be about as popular here as Pink Lady.