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Topic: An odd Japanese translation request...
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AlienLoveChild
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posted March 29, 2002 08:58 PM
Ok, there is this song by the GorillaZ that's called "19-2000". The guitarist for the band is this little japanese chick, and she is saying something in this song that sounds like "get the cool shoe-shine" but it's actually japanese. If anyone can d/l the song and tell me wtf she is saying I'll give you...well...um...respect! Yea, respect and a box of your favorite breakfast product!
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Cromkayer
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posted March 30, 2002 04:04 AM
My favorite breakfast product does not come in a box, so no dice.
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Leeman
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posted March 30, 2002 09:51 AM
I'm pretty sure she's actually saying "get the cool shoe-shine". But you never know. "Who is driving? Bear is driving! How can that be?!" - Clerks the Animated Series (illfated)
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posted March 30, 2002 10:54 AM
Well, in the video, that line is matched with some Chinese/Japanese writing that lights up karaoke-style. So I figured she was saying something in Chinese. But it sounds like "Get the cool shoe-shine" which probably translates to "I have a parrotfish" or something like that if you say it wrong.
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Tetsu
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posted March 30, 2002 11:13 AM
No. The official website says that it is "Get the cool shoeshine." Besides, it fits with the first verse of the song. So there. And if it was an Asian language at all, it would be Japanese, since both "Noodle" and Miho Hatori are Japanese.mmmm... I love that song,,,
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ROFISH
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posted March 30, 2002 11:47 AM
The Japanese borrowed the kanji system from the Chinese, that's why on the warning labels on TVs and stuff, the Chinese and Japanese characters look the same.
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AlienLoveChild
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posted March 30, 2002 12:38 PM
Darn, I was hoping it meant something cool in japanese...
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junioroz
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posted March 30, 2002 11:48 PM
Has anybody seen the actual performers? The website has cartoons, the live shows has the people behind screens, it's all just a bit too weird. Also, the Japanese girl is supposed to be 15 in real life. My bet is that all the members are 12-16, and they'll unveil themselves and show people that age matters not in society. Maybe it's just my funked up view.
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Tetsu
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posted April 01, 2002 12:30 PM
Nah, they're adults. I think Miho is, too. See if they have back issues at www.mc2mag.com. Look for the issue with Gorillaz on the cover. They have pictures of the actual members in that. They all appear to be in their twenties.
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