Koi Koi (love carp)

My friend Kurohinge aptly called this, “Koi Hoi Polloi” hee, hee.
Japanese Koi Lovers Hold Inaugural Contest
Bandar Seri Begawan Oct06/2006 (Brunei) -.. A Japanese Koi measuring 76cm owned by Paul Koh emerged as grand champion in the 1st Japanese Koi competition held at Sykt Biotropical Fish Shop, Kg Bunut yesterday. With the theme “Living Jewel Show 2006,” the event received an overwhelming response, attracting large crowds of spectators and the participation …more.…
In Japanese the word Koi (鯉) carp is a homonym for koi (恋) love, hence the title “Koi Koi (love carp).” However, looking at this YouTube video of a carp feeding frenzy maybe the other less common meaning for koi (故意) bad faith is more appropriate.


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