I made a discovery a few weeks ago that I’ve been meaning to share. And what with Sunday’s nipple-related post, I thougt now would be as good a time as any. This is a music video from India, which has been captioned/subtitled for English-speakers:
Apparently a new tradition has blossomed across the internets to add English subtitles to videos that are not translations of the lyrics, but what the non-English lyrics sound like to an English speaker. I somehow had missed this, even though it has clearly gone viral, judging from the over 9 million YouTube views on a video called “Crazy Indian Video” since it was posted just over a year ago:
I stumbled across this phenomenon when following a link from Ashley Awesome to an Indian video, which I found strangely compelling. Then I found that same video, “buffalaxed.” (Go see Tunak Tunak Tun for yourself!)
I admit it. These crack me up. Does this prove to the world that I am actually a 12-year-old masquerading as an adult?
11 responses so far ↓
Mark // November 12, 2008 at 6:43 pm |
First of all, I have to say that I love Bollywood (especially in four minute clips.)
Then I have to say that “I need nipples.”
Hilarious, thanks!
KC // November 12, 2008 at 8:08 pm |
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with being 12! (me, who has a new blog category ‘i am twelve’)
Laurie Kendrick // November 12, 2008 at 8:38 pm |
Love this. The nipple song was actually filmed in Houston.. Far cry from Bollywood..then again, I was in the Kroger shopping the other day…maybe it isn’t.
LK
Houston
flutter // November 12, 2008 at 9:24 pm |
that is hilarious!
girlgriot // November 12, 2008 at 11:06 pm |
Oh my! This is too funny. I had missed this bizarre little wacky-karaoke thing, too!
alejna // November 13, 2008 at 12:15 am |
Mark-
Glad you enjoyed it. And really, don’t we all need nipples?
KC-
I hadn’t noticed your blog category! Cool! I’m glad to know that there are other 12-year-olds out there blogging along with me.
Laurie Kendrick-
I hadn’t realized it was Houston. It must be a good city for nipples. (And thanks for coming by!)
flutter-
You must be 12, too!
girlgriot-
You know, I haven’t even found anyone who’s seen these. But clearly lots of people have.
The Skwib · Bollywood is best! // November 13, 2008 at 7:03 am |
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magpie // November 13, 2008 at 7:46 pm |
I’ve seen that before, but it’s still as funny as hell.
And remember, you’re a linguist, not just a pretend 12 year old…
jenny // November 14, 2008 at 9:31 am |
bwah! fantastic videos – on par (if not better than) the “literal video” songs, of which i’ve seen a-ha, rick astley, and tears for fears (http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/6342db2270/head-over-heels-literal-video-version-from-dustfilms).
you’ve probably seen ‘em. you’ve probably even blogged ‘em. i should probably check before i post this, but i’m not gonna.
fireweaver // November 22, 2008 at 9:13 pm |
omg, the nipple song is the funniest thing i’ve seen in fo-evs. i’m wiping tears away right now.
Katherine // April 18, 2009 at 11:24 am |
This is pretty old news, to me since I pretty much have it memorized now. I love this song. I find it funny, but I also just love the song and wonder what the original name of it is.. Does Sushmita Sen have an album?