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April 10, 2001
There is a God (of Japlish)
I just found something buried in my Palm Pilot that I have to share, something I absolutely must add to the Hall of Japlish.
Dave and I are heading home on the Tozai Line one evening, when a guy gets on and stands in front of us, strap-hanging. Nothing strange there. I happen to notice the brand label on the pocket of his jacket. A little brown patch logo, three wavy strips and a single word. I try not to laugh. I succeed. I alert Dave subtlely ("Hey Dave! Look at what this guy's got written ON HIS JACKET!!!" Dave sees, goes a bit wide-eyed, and also manages not to laugh... not until the guy has disembarked, anyway.
The brand name? "Wanky".
It is moments like this that I live for. Thank you, oh God of Japlish. We bow forever at your altar.
Posted by chris at April 10, 2001 12:29 AM | Permalink
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