That’s right: two posts in less than 24 hours. Can you handle it?
I just got this email with strange foreign mistranslations, and I thought they were hilarious. I threw in a few pictures from Engrish.com in there as well. Enjoy!
Here are some interesting mistranslations:
In a Belgrade elevator:
To move the cabin, push button for wishing floor. [...]
So I’m in the process of rewriting bios for everyone at my office to post on our Web site. In order to make them shorter, consistent, and more fun to read, I made a questionnaire for everyone to fill out. One of those questions was: “What is one thing that not many people know about [...]
As many of you know, I am what you call a grammar Nazi word nerd. I guess it’s because I’ve been a writer for so long, and I deal with the English language for a living.
I think my passionate hatred for bad grammar, spelling and punctuation escalated when I worked in the writing center of [...]
In an attempt to keep myself occupied on Sunday afternoon while hubby is gone, I decided to do something I don’t do very often - I went shopping. By the end of the day, I was reminded why I don’t typically do this alone. My neurotic side came out in full force. There were things [...]
One thing I’ve learned in nearly five years of marriage is that it’s important to pick your battles. When your spouse is dead set on trying something outlandish, as long as it’s legal, let it go. You’ll both be happier because of it.
That being said, my husband is on his way to San Marcos for [...]
It occurred to me that if someone were to read through my chat log with hubby, they may come away with interesting ideas about me/us. An example:
me: so what’s this dream you’re talking about
Ryan: i was in a date auction - but i didn’t know it until I didn’t get chosen - I was roofing [...]
My dad has what your might call a trademark. If someone were to give a physical description of him, it might include his ever-present Tilley hat or his height, but it would definitely include his mustache. He has had a handlebar mustache since the early 70s.
It was there when I was in diapers…
It was there [...]
So Saturday is my ten year high school reunion. I used to get excited about that sort of thing, but I kind of dread it now.
I can think of two reasons. First, the planning of said reunion was kind of dumped in my lap at one point and we had to cancel it a couple [...]
Among the things I’ve learned about Dallas, I have found that this city is full of both excess and what my accountant friends refer to as “$30,000 millionaires”. Driving by any given apartment parking lot, you can find Jaguars, Hummers, and Lexuses. You’ll see people at the Galleria buying Kate Spade bags and Shoshanna dresses, [...]
Today has felt a little off all day - not just because I’m starting the work week on a Tuesday or because it’s dark and dreary outside - but because right now, there’s a funeral going on that isn’t supposed to happen yet. It’s a funeral that most people wouldn’t have expected for at least [...]