This post is an extravaganza of wild and crazy English!
Yeah, it’s blurry. I was running to snap a shot of the side of the bus.
To say “get off the bus” in Chinese, you say literally “down bus.” Thus this crazy English at the back door.
Anyone you know suffering from trauma? No problem. Let me ship you some spray to take care of it.
What a waste. This picture would’ve been the perfect complement to the Icky Mouse cup. At any rate, here it is now. It is the year of the rat, after all!
I sure hope that the T.P. Cafe doesn’t serve T.P.
Care for a cup of tea, dear? I guess it’s similar to drinking prune juice.
Above a toilet. A toilet. Not a sink. I have no idea.
Another one that leaves you shaking your head in utter confusion.
This picture is a double whammy. Not only do you get to enjoy the special English, you also get a peek at the common “airing stomach” that men do constantly in the summer. Look to the right. Yes, it’s culturally appropriate to do this in public. No one stares (well, except us) and thinks, “What a redneck!” People would just think, “Oh, he’s hot and wants to cool off.” I would prefer he fan himself, but I don’t make the customs, folks.
I am a stranger in a strange land. I’m working on a whole blog entry on this most intriguing of topics.
At a museum in China — an exhibit about dino footprints.
The English phrase — Caution; floor slippery when wet — just doesn’t seem to translate well into Chinese.
Maybe it’s just my quirky sense of humor. But when I saw this, I pictured myself as a crazed villain seeking to rule the world! Ultimate power is now mine! I have the key card!!
So which one is your favorite? Which one made you laugh the most?
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My mom and I are sitting her crying with laughter. Thanks!!!
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Oh my goodness!!! I have tears from laughing so hard. I’ve known about you for a while, but didn’t know you lived in China. I’ve read your posts over at WP. The one that made me laugh the most was the strange handwashing sign over a toilet with BULGING OUTLET. What in the world does that mean???
ROTFL!! Thanks so much Jimmie. I am officially a fan, and will be back often.