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JAPANESE TALES: Beyond The Rules:
                            "The Telltale Fish"

(As edited and translated by
 Royall Tyler*)
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Once upon a time a monk went visiting. His host served him wine and a special delicacy: some tiny, delicious fish which had just come into season. Of course monks are not supposed to eat fish at all, but the host may have suspected that this o­ne would be broad-minded.

Having excused himself a moment, the host noticed o­n his return that there were now fewer fish in the dish than when he had left the room. Naturally he said nothing. But while the two chatted, a little fish suddenly popped out the monk's nose.

    "Pardon me," said the host, "but how'd that fish get up your nose?"
    "Oh, these little fish, you know, they're coming out eyes and noses everywhere lately!" replied the monk without missing a beat.

Both men roared with laughter.

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Is there anyone who get the joke,
would you please be kind and come
explain it to me please??! I laugh
all day when i think about it but I'm
very vague about its meaning: :(

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*Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library

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