Comments on: Calling Bread “Pan” Is Like Naming A Girl “Ai”.

By: sandwichcontrol

sandwichcontrol — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:02:08 +0000

In reply to Liam Nissan. That, sir, is an excellent point. Especially the part about "wacky". They are the only culture in the world that thinks it's normal to sell used panties in a vending machine.

By: Liam Nissan

Liam Nissan — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:16:40 +0000

It is, but I reckon those wacky Japs misheard it. Nagasaki, site of the second nuclear bomb, was actually founded by the Portuguese in the 1500s, so there has been at least 400-odd years for the word to get corrupted somewhere along the line.

By: sandwichcontrol

sandwichcontrol — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:25:12 +0000

In reply to Liam Nissan. It's good to hear from you Liam. I thought "bread" in portuguese was "pao". Which makes me even more confused.

By: Liam Nissan

Liam Nissan — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:05:52 +0000

From what I understand, “bread” in Japanese is ?? or “pan” because of Portuguese settlers in the late 1800’s bringing their language with them.

By: Taco Planet

Taco Planet — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:41:27 +0000

Awesome.