One of the most amusing aspects of living in a foreign country is the written word - business signage, menus, misspellings, or translations into English. Here is a variety of funny pics, some taken by me and others that found their way to me, that will hopefully make you laugh out loud.
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Business sign: "Sale of Chicken Murder" - no other words necessary |
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Menu item: "Itch Salad" - Does that come with calamine dressing? |
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Men's perfume packaging: "One Men Show" |
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Signage on mall escalator: "Be aware of you're abaya and children" |
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Advertising billboard: "Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Clinic" - a popular service in Saudi Arabia? |
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In a mall: "No Smoking" sign - with ash tray below |
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On the wall in a restaurant: Listing cities around the world - see Madrid on the bottom line |
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Handicapped parking sign in Saudi Arabia: "If you want to take my parking, take my disability" |
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Business sign: "Cock Brost" |
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Meat department in grocery store: "Boneless Lamp" and "Lamp Meat." Photo credit: April Tosch Jamjoon |
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Meat department in grocery store: "Chicken Tights" |