Too Broke To Laugh

Next time you are at a party gather people around and spin them a tale of a mythical beast, a raccoon-dog who drinks way to much, never pays, can turn a leaf into any object and the best part, has GIGANTIC testicles. I don’t mean big balls for a raccoon, but balls so big the Tanuki sits on them, plays the drums on them and generally has an awesome time with his huge nut sack.

Kids in Japan love to sing this song in the schoolyard:

Tan Tan Tanuki no kintama wa,
Kaze mo nai no ni,
Bura bura

Translated to English it says “Tan-tan-tanuki’s testicles, there isn’t even any wind but still go swing-swing-swing”. I sang this song once and now I can’t get it out of my head. Sing this song at your own risk! In Japan the Tanuki is used as a welcoming symbol for restaurants and other establishments. I don’t know about you, but nothing says ‘Come on in’ like a huge pair of fury balls.

I’m thinking of picking up one of these statues for my house, place of work and for the dash of my car. What better way to say ‘I love you’ on Valentine’s Day, an Anniversary, or any special occasion than the lovable Tanuki.

Perhaps the greatest video I have ever witnessed is available for your viewing pleasure, but promise you will watch till the very end when you will be rewarded Tanuki style. I love Japanese food like Sushi and, ummm, Sushi, and I like Geisha girls, Starblazers, Vampire Hunter D, Geisha girls, Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan, Geisha girls, Samurai Jack, teriyaki sauce, Voltron, Geisha Girls, but none are better than the mighty Tanuki.

Next Halloween my costume’s been decided.