No Such Thing As A Fish

408: No Such Thing As A 'Waiting For Godot' Action Figure

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Jan 7, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Japanese Slang for Retired Husbands

  • One Japanese slang term for a retired husband is "sora gomi," meaning "bulky waste."
  • Other terms include "nureochiba," meaning "wet fallen leaves," signifying clinginess.
ANECDOTE

Centenarians in Japan

  • Japan has the second-highest number of centenarians globally, after the USA.
  • This fact prompted Andrew to make a joke about "old centaurs."
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Elderly Rugby Players in Japan

  • Many Japanese people over 40 actively participate in sports like rugby.
  • One rugby club boasts three players over 90, one of whom claims he'd die if he stopped playing.
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