Saturday, October 14, 2006

Chopu-sticks OK?

I'm sure you have all seen photos or at least heard of the shocking English signs they come up with here (and all over the rest of Asia). Over the past few days, Mike and I have seen some real stunners. And then last night we came across this:


We've also had a good laugh at the names of some of the "hair & make" salons around Tokyo. But the best one (so far) we found in Hiroshima ... fat time! Which happens to be right next door to Haagen Dazs.

Or how about the ones on Miyajima, mostly telling you where to find the monkeys ... We never found the monkeys or the "forest", but at least the signs gave us a laugh.

The best use of English (this month) actually comes from Honkers. Earlier in the month was China National Day, a public holiday for everyone in Hong Kong except, of course, the poor suckers in Product Control. One of the guys in the Hong Kong team wore a t-shirt with this pearler across the front: "F*ckin Pimp."

But for some reason he seemed a bit nonplussed when the boss told him not to leave his desk for the day!

So what are some of the shockers you guys have seen? Bonus points for photo evidence!


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