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Monday, May 1, 2006 12:00 AM

Jack's strangest challenge

Can Jack Bauer save this strange Japanese drink commercial?
K.L.

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  • Wednesday, May 3, 2006 10:58 AM

    supposed to be a summer delicacy

    Actually, the first girl is saying:

    "Natsu wa zerii dayone." (Roughly translated, "Jelly is great for the summer.")

    The implication is that, as opposed to dry, shortbread-like regular calorie mate, the jelly kind is better (cooler and more refreshing, etc) when the weather is hot and humid.

    —Anonymous

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