From the Podcast
The January basho has begun! And sure, we’re talking about sumo on our podcast, the wild highs and the awful lows of this sport. But, one short sentence from Murray Johnson, NHK World commentator caught us completely by surprise this week:
“Wakatakakage and Mitakeumi were roommates.”
Wait. WHAT? Roomies?
They LIVED together? And, can you IMAGINE what that must have been like?
Did they get along?
What was it like to live with very serious seeming Wakatakakage? Did he ever let loose and just lounge around the house in his underwear listening to music? Does he have any hobbies? Maybe magic tricks? Or ping pong?
I bet Mitakeumi's mom sent him care packages filled with all sorts of delicious food! And, I bet Mitakeumi shared them with his roomie. Because, he’d be a jerk if he didn’t, right?
Would they like Cheez-Its? Or Pop Tarts? Because that is primo US college snack food, right there.
Did they bond over manga?
Which one left dirty socks around the room?
Did they ever sing karaoke together for fun?
Now THESE are the questions we LIVE for. This is our brand of sumo.
Tip
When you watch sumo, keep an eye out for the looks of pleasure on their faces when they win. Fleeting, but oh so good.
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