<p>There doesn't seem to be any sort of official reason given for "Tequila" being in the eyecatch. I looked on every page I could find on their official website (<a href="http://kuragehime.noitamina.tv">http://kuragehime.noitamina.tv</a>) and could not find an explanation. You'll have to translate the website into English to check.</p>

<p>The best explanation I can find is from <a href="http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Funny/Kuragehime">http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Funny/Kuragehime</a>, which says that "Tequila" is <a href="http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InherentlyFunnyWords">Inherently Funny Word</a>. According to the page:</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Fact: Whether by pronunciation, spelling, or use, some words are just plain funny to certain characters.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>There are a number of websites that speculate about the reasoning but most seem to conclude that there is no reason but that it's funny. (<a href="http://www.anime-evo.net/2011/01/01/kuragehime-review/">Example</a>)</p>

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2013-02-26T10:28:21.083Z
So, it is (supposed to be) some kind of Japanese wordplay?
Veger
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2013-02-26T21:18:55.363Z
From what I can tell, it's more that it's just something that they thought would sound funny.
kuwaly
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2013-02-24T19:34:01.830Z
2013-02-24T19:34:01.830Z
kuwaly
<p>Although it can't really be confirmed ( or has not been confirmed yet ) </p>

<blockquote>
  <p>It's a reference to a song from the 70's, which was mostly instrumental but contained one single lyric repeated throughout: "tequila." I guess the style was similar enough to the miniature music bit in that eyecatch to make the reference clear to everybody old enough to get it.
  <a href="http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=279954">source1</a></p>
</blockquote>

<p>Not sure which tequilla song they reffer to as there are about 20.</p>

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2013-02-23T00:17:20.510Z
It's the song "[Tequila](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H6amDbAwlY)" by The Champs.
кяαzєя
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2013-02-23T03:25:19.027Z
The general consensus seems to be that it probably is referencing that song, but the question is asking for an official source confirming it. Hence, I don't think I should accept this at least until the bounty period has expired. If that period does expire and no official source is found, then I'll consider accepting such an answer.
Logan M
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2013-02-23T16:41:38.870Z
@LoganM Sounds fair enough, I will try to search for more information in the mean while.
Dimitri mx
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2013-02-23T00:04:27.173Z
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Dimitri mx
<p>Kuragehime has my favorite eyecatch of all the anime I've seen:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu63VCPfye4" rel="nofollow">Kuragehime Eyecatch</a></p>

<p>It's very amusing, but the "tequila" is pretty irrelevant to the show. Tequila isn't in any way relevant to the plot. It seems to be just a random word that they chose to use.</p>

<p>Is there any explanation for why they say "tequila" in the eyecatch, or is it just a random non sequitur for comedic effect?</p>

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2013-02-21T05:20:44.427Z
I always figured it was both a funny sounding word and because of the song by The Champs, which has been covered (and mocked) an absurd number of times.
Jon Lin
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2013-02-21T17:36:24.737Z
@JonLin That's plausible, as kuragehime has lots of pop culture references. Unfortunately it may be difficult to find an authoritative source that confirms it, but that would answer the question completely if there is such a source.
Logan M
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2013-02-21T19:12:25.763Z
Not sure if it's just me, but it sounds like they play [the last few beats](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H6amDbAwlY#t=2m5s) of the Tequila song backwards.
кяαzєя
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2013-02-21T21:50:38.330Z
@Krazer I'm not sure if it's backwards or forwards, but they also sound similar to me.
Logan M
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Is there any explanation for "Tequila" in the Kuragehime eyecatch?
# Is there any explanation for "Tequila" in the Kuragehime eyecatch?
Posted by: username_0 on 2013-02-20
Kuragehime has my favorite eyecatch of all the anime I've seen:

[Kuragehime Eyecatch](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu63VCPfye4)

It's very amusing, but the "tequila" is pretty irrelevant to the show. Tequila isn't in any way relevant to the plot. It seems to be just a random word that they chose to use.

Is there any explanation for why they say "tequila" in the eyecatch, or is it just a random non sequitur for comedic effect?
**Tags:** princess-jellyfish
> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: I always figured it was both a funny sounding word and because of the song by The Champs, which has been covered (and mocked) an absurd number of times.  
> **username_0**: @JonLin That's plausible, as kuragehime has lots of pop culture references. Unfortunately it may be difficult to find an authoritative source that confirms it, but that would answer the question completely if there is such a source.  
> **username_2**: Not sure if it's just me, but it sounds like they play [the last few beats](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H6amDbAwlY#t=2m5s) of the Tequila song backwards.  
> **username_0**: @Krazer I'm not sure if it's backwards or forwards, but they also sound similar to me.  
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## 2 answers
### Answer by username_5 on 2013-02-23. Score: 7
Although it can't really be confirmed ( or has not been confirmed yet )

> It's a reference to a song from the 70's, which was mostly instrumental but contained one single lyric repeated throughout: "tequila." I guess the style was similar enough to the miniature music bit in that eyecatch to make the reference clear to everybody old enough to get it.
> [source1](http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=279954)

Not sure which tequilla song they reffer to as there are about 20.
> **Comments:**
> **username_2** (2013-02-23): It's the song "[Tequila](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H6amDbAwlY)" by The Champs.  
> **username_0** (2013-02-23): The general consensus seems to be that it probably is referencing that song, but the question is asking for an official source confirming it. Hence, I don't think I should accept this at least until the bounty period has expired. If that period does expire and no official source is found, then I'll consider accepting such an answer.  
> **username_5** (2013-02-23): @LoganM Sounds fair enough, I will try to search for more information in the mean while.  
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### Answer by username_3 on 2013-02-24. Score: 6
There doesn't seem to be any sort of official reason given for "Tequila" being in the eyecatch. I looked on every page I could find on their official website (<http://kuragehime.noitamina.tv>) and could not find an explanation. You'll have to translate the website into English to check.

The best explanation I can find is from <http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Funny/Kuragehime>, which says that "Tequila" is [Inherently Funny Word](http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InherentlyFunnyWords). According to the page:

> Fact: Whether by pronunciation, spelling, or use, some words are just plain funny to certain characters.

There are a number of websites that speculate about the reasoning but most seem to conclude that there is no reason but that it's funny. ([Example](http://www.anime-evo.net/2011/01/01/kuragehime-review/))
> **Comments:**
> **username_4** (2013-02-26): So, it is (supposed to be) some kind of Japanese wordplay?  
> **username_3** (2013-02-26): From what I can tell, it's more that it's just something that they thought would sound funny.  
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