Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Lost In Translation
13 snips
Mar 23, 2023 Waleson, a translator from São Paulo who has lived in Germany and is married to a Russian woman, shares his colorful experiences navigating multiple cultures and languages. The conversation touches on the humor and challenges of translation, weaving personal anecdotes with lively debates about the beauty of various languages. They hilariously analyze the controversial legacies of historical figures and explore how culture influences perceptions. With a nod to the relationship between music and history, they also discuss language learning's joys and complexities.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Unusual Inspiration
- Wollison learned German after hearing its "beauty" in a video game.
- He was playing Medal of Honor and became fascinated by the language.
A Sensitive Story
- Wollison was hesitant to share his story about learning German.
- He feared Germans would find it offensive, linking it to Hitler, but his German friend encouraged him, and others found it humorous.
Language Barrier
- Wollison's wife, Alicia, is Russian, but they primarily communicate in Portuguese.
- Alicia learned Portuguese due to her love for Brazil, while Wollison only speaks English and German.