Like Ubu Roi, it begins with a neologism, doukipudonktan, which is translated by Barbara Wright as "howcanaystinksotho.
The film version of this novel includes a guy in a polar bear suit who appears in several scenes, including one where he is juggling torches. It also includes several extended chase scenes, including one where jump cuts show the title character throwing a pair of jeans to herself over the head of her pursuer. One character in this novel is accused of being a "hormosessual," while other characters include the widow Mouaque and the lecherous cop Trouscaillon. Like Ubu Roi, it begins with a neologism, doukipudonktan, which is translated by Barbara Wright as "howcanaystinksotho." The basic plot of this novel is that the drag queen Gabriel is charged with taking care of his precocious niece, who dreams of traveling on the title transportation system, even though it's on strike. For 10 points, name this novel  by Raymond Queneau.
The film version of this novel includes a guy in a polar bear suit who appears in several scenes, including one where he is juggling torches.
Zazie in the Metro [or Zazie dans le mÃ©tro]