Japanese Fail Dogs

Posted on February 28th, 2008 in Customary Drivel, Humor, Media, Photos, 日本語 by Deas

I know, I know. You’re moaning in agony at the continuing theme here. But I couldn’t resist. Why? Well, unlike lolcats, which require some creative thinking - situational explanation, implying context, and preferably a knowledge of goofy Japanese (which, let’s face it, I just do not possess) - “fail dogs” are EASY. I just have to translate the word “FAIL.” I’ve chosen 2 variations to work with. 失敗 (shippai) and 惜しい (oshii). (I guess 残念 [zannnen] would also work, though. For most of these.) I’m not really good at nuance, but still. See how much easier that is? Now tell me, how could I resist? It was there…I had to. Blame the internet.

Original Fail Dog. Original photo by pathfinder.
Original Fail Dog. Original photo by Julian (lower right corner).
Original Fail Dog. Original photo by toddeemel.
Original Fail Dog. Original photo by Scott T.

So there you have it, folks. Fail Dogs in Japanese.