Episode 126 - 2014 Batsu Game Review

Today's a review of all of the batsu games issued during 2014, including any that were issued in 2013 (which weren't completed until 2014 for a number of reasons).

A friendly reminder: "Batsu game" (or "punishment game") is a common feature in Japanese comedy.  When someone loses a bet, he/she is entitled to one of these.

How the batsu game became a feature on this podcast: Mike is a fan of Japanese comedy, specifically Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende, which is famous for its batsu games.

The podcast does have some rules governing batsu games:

1. Nothing that will cause permanent physical harm (the Japanese versions are notorious for causing physical harm).
2. "Sloppy seconds" - once a theme has been used two consecutive times, that theme can no longer be used; if a "banned" theme re-surfaces, the batsu game issuer is instead issued a "sloppy seconds" batsu game.
3. Free pass - everyone gets one free pass each calendar year, and can use it at any time during said year.

In 2013 and 2014, fourteen batsu games have been issued:
- 10 issued to Mike
- 4 issued to Tim

So, sit back and enjoy this trip down batsu memory lane.



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