PETERTHEEATER Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 There is a website www.engrish.com that specialises in Japanese products bearing English language text made hilarious through spelling and grammar mistakes. I while away the time in markets whilst my (Thai) wife is shopping looking for similar examples. There are many; one in front of me now is a familiar site on supermarket and DIY shelves: ‘To be fix the woollen glue on your love things – bubble pack – 12 pieces’ Not genital adornments or a condom substitute but protective pads for furniture legs. Two years ago, upcountry, I saw on a female’s Tee shirt ‘Hibernian Supporters Club – Glasgow’ On a sports bag – ‘Scud diving’ (coincided with the Gulf War) What English language translations have you seen that make you laugh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gburns57au Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 There is a website www.engrish.com that specialises in Japanese products bearing English language text made hilarious through spelling and grammar mistakes.I while away the time in markets whilst my (Thai) wife is shopping looking for similar examples. There are many; one in front of me now is a familiar site on supermarket and DIY shelves: ‘To be fix the woollen glue on your love things – bubble pack – 12 pieces’ Not genital adornments or a condom substitute but protective pads for furniture legs. Two years ago, upcountry, I saw on a female’s Tee shirt ‘Hibernian Supporters Club – Glasgow’ On a sports bag – ‘Scud diving’ (coincided with the Gulf War) What English language translations have you seen that make you laugh? Hotel in Pattaya......"No Gambling......ALL OWED"....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuky Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Some safety signs I came across in Korea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted June 14, 2005 Author Share Posted June 14, 2005 I would have a stricture if that lot fell on me! (Who's been at the Adobe Photoshop with the head transfers then?) In my early working days in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia I saw a new model black Cadillac bearing an arabic/English registration plate which read 'King Doom of Saudi Arabia' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted June 14, 2005 Author Share Posted June 14, 2005 Just remembered the instruction booklet for a Japanese kerosine room heater which inculded the warning: 'In case of earthquake remain tranquil' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuky Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 I liked this one so much I bought the company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnoorsapl Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 ELECTRIC SHICK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lampard10 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I liked this one so much I bought the company <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh....razor sharp wit there Leith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA_FARANG Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 There is a website www.engrish.com that specialises in Japanese products bearing English language text made hilarious through spelling and grammar mistakes.I while away the time in markets whilst my (Thai) wife is shopping looking for similar examples. There are many; one in front of me now is a familiar site on supermarket and DIY shelves: ‘To be fix the woollen glue on your love things – bubble pack – 12 pieces’ Not genital adornments or a condom substitute but protective pads for furniture legs. Two years ago, upcountry, I saw on a female’s Tee shirt ‘Hibernian Supporters Club – Glasgow’ On a sports bag – ‘Scud diving’ (coincided with the Gulf War) What English language translations have you seen that make you laugh? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A classic one from China; Seems a Chinese company that used the sign of a Golden Rooster made a drink that was intended for women to help them feel better during their monthly downs. The translation from Chinese to English was: Every woman wants a Golden Cock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 (edited) Not really foreign-glish but amusing anyway:- When working in Hong Kong's new airport most mornings we followed a ratty old Toyota Hiace bearing the inscription on the side 'Wah Kit Engineering'. I always wondered if they had any tools other than a hammer. For the slow ones "Whack it Engineering" OK???? Edited June 16, 2005 by Crossy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh101 Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 In Dubai there is a lebanese bakery called "Chuckpuke" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the scouser Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 From the Taipan hotel (BKK) welcome pack:- "If you want babysister please contact reception." Scouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insight Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 (edited) The one that gets me a bit is the popular Bangkok motor company: KIA Motors (Killed In Action!) /edit - Just checked - it's not just Bangkok, it's worldwide (never heard of them before here though). Still, daft choice for a name...? Edited June 16, 2005 by Insight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadish_sweetball Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 This wont be as funny for you Anglos, but when I found KUK drinking water on Koh Phangan I couldn't stop laughing. Swedish 'kuk' meaning 'cock' in English. Another one that had me sniggering the first time I saw them was the huge TOA signs ('toa' is short for toalett - toilet in Swedish...). "Do not play the firework inside hotel." is also pretty good. "You will be serviced in the standard manner." a sticker in some Songthaews in Chiang Mai, leaves room for your imagination. In terms of interesting dishes on the menu, I have also seen 'Nazi Goreng', 'Flesh Juice' (Japan) and 'Fried crap' (Thailand). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuchok Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 There is quite an upmarket resturant on the Auckland water front called cin cin on quay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 An executive was in quandary. He had to get rid of one of his staff. He had narrowed it down to one of two people, Debra or Jack. It would be a hard decision to make, as they were both equally qualified and both did excellent work. He finally decided that in the morning, whichever one used the water cooler first would have to go. Debra came in the next morning, hugely hung-over after partying all night. She went to the cooler to get some water to take an aspirin and the executive approached her and said: "Debra, I've never done this before, but I have to lay you or Jack off." Debra replied, "Could you jack off? I feel like shit." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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