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    While spending time in a Tokyo jail for posession, Paul McCartney had to yell out, "Hi" everyday. Why did he do that?

    Question #83946. Asked by DukeDawson. (Jul 29 07 2:54 PM)


    crotalus77

    Hai ( pronounced like hi in English ) is the Japanese word for yes.

    http://japanese.about.com/blsjp4_1.htm

    Jul 29 07, 3:23 PM
    crotalus77

    Did alittle more digging. When he was in jail in Tokyo when roll was called he had to shout " hai " when his number was called, no. 22.

    http://www.taima.org/en/hemplib3.htm

    Jul 29 07, 3:28 PM
    DukeDawson

    You're half way there. What did he hear before responding with Hi?(pronounced in Paul's English)

    Jul 29 07, 3:32 PM
    DukeDawson

    Yes Sir Paul! Lucky 22.

    Jul 29 07, 3:34 PM
    red_stone

    He spent time in a toyko jail for being in possesion of drugs.
    http://pauseandplay.com/rockhistory.htm

    Jul 29 07, 7:19 PM


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