As a distinct culture on the planet Tlreughhleukh X (roughly pronounced \tluhuk.ks\), DUPOBS is known for its novel adaptation of other traditions. Take, for example, the Japanese tea ceremony from earth. DUPOBS perform an almost identical ceremony called The Japanese Tea Ceremony. The host wears a kimono. The guest receives a cup of tea from the host. The host and the guest bow. The guest raises the cup in a gesture of respect to the host. The guest murmurs a prescribed phrase commending the design of the cup, rotates it twice, and takes a sip. Then, as an innovation to the earth ceremony, the guest, after taking a sip, falls to his left side and lets the tea dribble out of his mouth onto the floor. Constricting his throat, the guest repeatedly screams “Khthleugh! Kthleagh!! Khthleugh!!!” for as many times as possible until he loses consciousness due to asphyxiation.  (It is customary that both guest and host wear light blue socks with a unicorn-and-rainbow pattern.)

It is deeply comforting that Leos Carax’ latest film, “Merde” (in the tripartite omnibus Tokyo!), showcases a close linguistic relative to that rare discourse spoken by DUPOBS.  Through an interpreter, the eponymous main character berates his host culture.  Very soon, DUPOBS will – once again – provide a similar service aimed at popular music.