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Justice for Animal People! (lemmy.world)
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[–] 21 points 6 months ago (4 children)

Lot of names in Dragonball have little puns behind them. Some survive translation unscathed, some don't. Ka(carrot). Vegeta(ble). Nappa (Cabbage), Raditz (Radish). Bulma comes from Bloomer, Her dads name is Dr. Brief, her mom is Panchy (Panty), and her son is Trunks. Whole undergarments family.

Then there's the Journey to the West comparisons...

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  • [–] 10 points 6 months ago (2 children)

    Just learned recently that pilaf sama (DB season 1) has the character for fried rice on his shirt. So it's a pun on rice for this evil guy somehow.

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  • [–] 10 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    I'm assuming the pun has something to do with rice pilaf.

    Rice pilaf is a dish made by toasting rice in fat (like butter or oil) before cooking it in broth with seasonings, which helps to infuse flavor and keep the grains fluffy and separate. It can include various ingredients such as vegetables, nuts, and spices, making it a versatile side dish.

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