Ozu reference to pickles and jealousy

[Trond Trondsen]

> not the opposite.) I wish I knew whether it was an actual housewives'
> belief or (as Kyoshiron suggested) an Ozuism. If people could ask
> their Japanese grandmothers (-in-law) I'd really appreciate it!


As I did indicate in my posting, it was a common belief which has now
been almost lost.  Ozu just captured it for us.

(And, yes, it's more than just an old wives' tale...)


Cheers,
Trond



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