Talking Pictures in Japan - It is mario time

For some reason every Japanese student, wants to take a picture with us. They all have required english classes in junior high and high school, so they are told to practice when seeing americans. It is quite comical. One thing I noticed is that every picture you take with a teen, they make a victory v with their hands. Just like when Mario finishes a game. I am a dork or as they call us now GiiK.