Ep 2: Fun with Fundoshi
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Since we started our first show with a cow joke, we decided it would be only fair to start off our second show with a chicken joke. It brought down the house.
Then we examine the return of the Japanese loincloth known as fundoshi. These traditional Japanese undies are making a big comeback, and we explore the implications and repurcussions of the phenomenon.
JAPAN TIMES: Lowly Loincloth Making a Comeback
Kenka Matsuri: Death and Hairy Butts by Amy Chavez
And speaking of unusual clothing, we find out more than we really wanted to know about Amy's pajamas.
In this week's COW TALES, we listen to the stirring ballad called "Cows with Guns," by Dana Lyons. It's the story of cows who have taken up arms to fight back against the slaughter of their brethren.
Cows with Guns
Amy gets busted by a reader who finds it odd that she should be riding around in a pickup truck WITH OHIO LICENSE PLATES that was given to her as a gift on the island. Listen as Amy tries to explain her way out of this web of deceit!
We delve into the Takanohana-Wakanohana family feud following the death of their father. The brothers brought unprecedented popularity to the sport of sumo a decade ago, but a series of feuds have torn them apart. Where's Richard Dawson when you really need him?
JAPAN TIMES: Brotherly Rift Surfaces Following Funeral
In this week's Kanji Audio Mneumonics, we take a look at the kanji for fire. Be forewarned that it's a bit gruesome.
Thanks for listening! We'll see you next week!
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