Gaybutton Posted July 1, 2007 Posted July 1, 2007 Recently, a friend brought me a little gift . . . a package of dried soup. I haven't read the list of ingredients yet, but I have a feeling I'll like it . . . Quote
Bob Posted July 1, 2007 Posted July 1, 2007 Occasionally, it's a hoot to see the misuse of English words (or, more often, just horrible grammar and spelling) throughout southeast Asia. In order to present the best face to the world, the Chinese are exerting major efforts to clean up their labeling, signage, etc., in an attempt to avoid the foreign devils guffawing..... In honor of the upcoming Olympics and presuming some of our own might travel to China to see the games, here's a list of some falang versions of everyday sayings: 1) That's not right ......... Sum Ting Wong 2) Are you harboring a fugitive?..... Hu Yu Hai Ding 3) See me ASAP..........Kum Hia Nao 4) Stupid Man ..............Dum Gai 5) Small Horse ...........Tai Ni Po Ni 6) Did you go to the beach? ........Wai Yu So Tan 7) I bumped into a coffee table ........Ai Bang Mai Ni I think you need a face lift .......Chin Tu Fat 9) It's very dark in here .....Wao So Dim 10) I thought you were on a diet ......Wai Yu Mun Ching? 11) This is a tow away zone .......No Pah King 12) Our meeting is scheduled for next week ..........Wai Yu Kum Nao? 13) Staying out of sight .........Lei Ying Lo 14) He's cleaning his automobile ..... Wa Shing Ka 15) Your body odor is offensive .......Yu Stin Ki Pu 16) Great .....Fa Kin Su Pah Quote
Gaybutton Posted July 1, 2007 Author Posted July 1, 2007 Occasionally, it's a hoot to see the misuse of English words (or, more often, just horrible grammar and spelling) throughout southeast Asia. In order to present the best face to the world, the Chinese are exerting major efforts to clean up their labeling, signage, etc., in an attempt to avoid the foreign devils guffawing..... You forgot to include that new telephone directories are being published because they are removing everyone with the surname 'Wong' from the listings. After all, they wouldn't want the foreigners constantly calling a Wong number . . . Quote
Guest wowpow Posted July 1, 2007 Posted July 1, 2007 Authentic Jamaican cock - the mere thought makes my eyes water. Sadly "Flavoured" is usually a euphemism for 'artificial taste additives' so those with memories of actual authentic Jamaican cock may be disappointed or maybe pleased! There is a signboard on the cliff hill Pattaya reading "Plastic Sergeon" which I doubt attracts many customers looking for accurate physical enhancement. Thais take even more liberties with the English language than Americans. Quote
