Comments on: KY and Other Top Japanese Buzzwords this Year

By: The Overthinker

The Overthinker — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:08:13 +0000

As I remember it, she was calling herself “Sushi” in response to the “Rice” of Condi, but presumably chose “rice” rather than “gohan” or “kome” as she figured (correctly) that most Americans would not have the faintest idea what “gohan” or “kome” meant.

By: Claytonian

Claytonian — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 05:32:11 +0000

I remember this story, but not enough to be of help untangling the mystery…

By: Joseph K

Joseph K — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 05:27:28 +0000

I had to set someone straight a bit earlier in the year, when they said K-Y was Oubeika.

I also am weirded out by the rice/sushi comment. Was it sarcastic?

By: erika88

erika88 — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:57:29 +0000

I was born in Saga, and my mom was raised there ) YAY

By: Montsan

Montsan — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:20:46 +0000

Could someone help me out with #9? The last sentence says:

In Japan, ‘rice’ means ’sushi.’

Am I misreading this sentence, or have I been leaving myself out of the loop?