Auld Lang Syne, mon
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When stores in Japan want to announce to patrons that it’s closing time, they play “Auld Lang Syne.” In pachinko parlours, department stores, amusement parks, and countless other places, a generally syrupy instrumental version tells you that you don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here.
Tonight I happened to journey home at precisely the right time to hear a head shop in my neighbourhood playing a reggae version, audible on the street as I walked by. Where do you even find a reggae version of “Auld Lang Syne”? God, I love this country. It never fails to amaze me.
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Posted to Oh, the Humanity • 2004.12.09 (Thu) • 22:39
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Posted by tokyogoat 2004.12.09, 22:52
and the locals are convinced that Auld Lang Syne originates from within Japan.
Posted by joh3n 2004.12.11, 01:29
Look for Boney M. ‘Dreadlock holiday’ and ye shall be rewarded!
Posted by riccard0 2004.12.11, 02:40
Not so difficult! :-)
Posted by jh 2004.12.12, 00:44
Good grief! Now that is bizarre.
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