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word that in the context of contemporary
Japanese internet meme culture and its related slang is commonly used to refer to humorous homophonic reinterpretation, deliberately interpreting words as other similar-sounding words for comedy (similar to a
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Soramimi humor was a staple in
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in Japan and is very influential. The segment, in which he and his co-host watch mini-skits based on submissions from fans, began in 1992.
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