"Jersey Shore" Is Called Something Else over in Japan: "Macaroni Rascals" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 09-29-2010, 05:36 PM

Just So You Know, "Jersey Shore" is Called "Macaroni Rascals" in Japan
by Jean Bentley
posted Sept 29th 2010

Soon, Japan will be the latest country to witness the intellectually stimulating antics of the "Jersey Shore" crew. However, the show will go by a very different name: "Macaroni Rascals".

According to CNNGo.com, before the show could air on TV in Japan, a subtitle was necessary to explain it to viewers -- probably a sound decision, since the Guido stereotype is most likely not so well known in Japan.

Aside from coining the greatest new phrase known to man, the title also sounds like it's a riotous black and white farce from the 1940s, or an animated kids' show about food.

Or an existential pop culture parody short story from the 'New Yorker' -- it could be highbrow too, you never know.

Though we're a little disturbed that the Italian-Americans are being identified by the stereotypical food of their ethnic group, we're glad the GTL-ing exploits of the nickname-heavy bunch will be seen by a new audience.

http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/09/29/ju...ni-rascals-in/

Marvo301 · 09-29-2010, 07:43 PM

I wonder how they translated "Snooki" for the Japanese market? Or "The Situation"?

09-29-2010, 05:36 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,136	"Jersey Shore" Is Called Something Else over in Japan: "Macaroni Rascals" *Just So You Know, "Jersey Shore" is Called "Macaroni Rascals" in Japan* by Jean Bentley posted Sept 29th 2010 Soon, Japan will be the latest country to witness the intellectually stimulating antics of the "Jersey Shore" crew. However, the show will go by a very different name: "Macaroni Rascals". According to CNNGo.com, before the show could air on TV in Japan, a subtitle was necessary to explain it to viewers -- probably a sound decision, since the Guido stereotype is most likely not so well known in Japan. Aside from coining the greatest new phrase known to man, the title also sounds like it's a riotous black and white farce from the 1940s, or an animated kids' show about food. Or an existential pop culture parody short story from the 'New Yorker' -- it could be highbrow too, you never know. Though we're a little disturbed that the Italian-Americans are being identified by the stereotypical food of their ethnic group, we're glad the GTL-ing exploits of the nickname-heavy bunch will be seen by a new audience. http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/09/29/ju...ni-rascals-in/ Attached Images

09-29-2010, 07:43 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	I wonder how they translated "Snooki" for the Japanese market? Or "The Situation"?
	__________________ Only a life lived for others is worth living. Albert Einstein A life isn't worth living unless it has impact on other lives. Jackie Robinson Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin