Monkey Business

Rating: ☆☆☆

Title: Sarudie Vol. 3 (サルヂエ)

Author: Satou Roman (佐藤ろまん)

Genre: Games and Riddles

Read: 14th June 2005




Comments: The book version of the popular TV quiz show 'Sarudie' it has lots of silly riddles and bad puns to enjoy. Good for taking on a long train ride with a friend. I always get stumped by the entertainment ones because I don't know the names of any Japanese TV stars, but the other gags are often quite good 'groaners'. (The name of the TV show means 'shallow cunning or cleverness' but the literal meaning is 'monkey knowledge' and the show is hosted by two popular comedians dressed in monkey suits à la 'Planet of the Apes'. Also, it's pronounced Saru G A although it's written in romaji with a 'd'.)

Quote: "壊れた望遠鏡は何円？３円（見えん)" <== Q: How much is a broken telescope? A: ¥3 (mi-en = 3 yen or can't see)

Sarudie (サルヂエ)