  For years, Swallows fans have
indulged in a ritual every time their team scores a run.
The oendan (cheering section) begins playing Tokyo
Ondo (WAV 463 kb), a traditional Japanese song,
while fans open their umbrellas and sing the lyrics.
But
but while the band is warming up, Yakult fans usually
chant "Kutabare" ("screw you") to
their opponents. It's petty and vindictive, but it's also
a lot of fun.
Tokyo Ondo
Kutabare Yomiuri,
Kutabare Yomiuri,
Kutabare Yomiuri,
Kutabare Yomirui,
Ha-a, odori-o dorinara,
Choito Tokyo O-ondo, yoi! yoi!
Hana no miyako-o no.
Hana no miyako no ma nakade,
So re!
Ya to na so re yoi! yoi! yoi!
Ya to na so re yoi! yoi! yoi!
The
lyrics above are for a game against the Yomiuri Giants,
but the only thing that changes for other games is the
team name after "kutabare." Against the Carp,
Swallows fans chant "kutabare Hiroshima," and
so on.
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