One last discussion during the 2021 Japanese rainy season with Maurice Sensei. He doesn't like being rained upon; I quite enjoy it. Anyway, we talk about a food he misses from home.
Words and Terms from Today's Episode:
1.Brooks Brothers: The oldest clothing retailer in the United States, founded in 1818.
2.Uniqlo: A Japanese casual wear designer, manufacturer and retailer founded in 1949.
3. Paul McCartney and Wings: Paul McCartney's band after the Beatles broke up that lasted from 1971 until 1981.
4. Magneto and Titanium Man: Marvel Comic Book Characters. Also the name of a song by Paul McCartney andWings.
5. Grits: A porridge made from boiled cornmeal.
6. From Scratch: (ゼロから- "zero kara")From the very beginning, especially without making use of or relying on any previous work for assistance.
7. The Pillsbury Dough Boy: The loveable (sometimes scary) mascot of the 'Pillsbury' food company, created in 1965.
8. To bail (someone) out (of trouble): To help get someone out of trouble (トラブルから誰かを救済する - Toraburu kara dareka o kyūsai suru).