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Readers Toast the Pun Names of Asterix Translations

Original: Another palate-cleanser # Asterix read between novels. I do love the pun names in the English translations, by Toutatis,

A reader is praising the wordplay in the English translations of the Asterix comic series, calling them a perfect palate-cleanser between novels. Highlighted favourites include Roman prefect Odius Asparagus, Gaulish child Picanmix, Phoenician trader Ekonomikrisis, and a pair of Roman guards, with the post signing off with the Gaulish oath 'by Toutatis'.

Why now: Asterix's long-running English pun translations are a beloved niche topic, and readers enjoy swapping favourite examples.

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• Another palate-cleanser # Asterix read between novels. I do love the pun names in the English translations, by Toutatis, and this had some crackers: Roman prefect Odius Asparagus, Gaulish child Picanmix, Phoenician trader Ekonomikrisis, and a pair of Roman guards,… · imalcolm · 16

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