mayanosuke 0 #1 June 10, 2007 No wonder my head is twisted... http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=passing-gas.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2004-03-22 http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=trap.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2001-09-22 http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=execution-in-progress.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2005-10-07 http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=not-feel-well-get-drunk.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2007-01-10 http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=sorryfordisturb.jpg&category=Computer&date=2002-10-05 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #2 June 10, 2007 Quote No wonder my head is twisted...http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=passing-gas.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2004-03-22 http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=trap.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2001-09-22 http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=execution-in-progress.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2005-10-07 http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=not-feel-well-get-drunk.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2007-01-10 http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=sorryfordisturb.jpg&category=Computer&date=2002-10-05 Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #3 June 10, 2007 That website is funnier than heck! Here are a couple more: http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=azabu-psycho-clinic.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2007-01-15 http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=girls-be-creamy.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2006-12-20 http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=cut-throat.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2006-09-12 http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=swell-manually.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2006-07-06 "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #4 June 10, 2007 Gotta add one more: http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=mud-filled-paradise.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2006-04-01 "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mayanosuke 0 #5 June 10, 2007 A couple more of my favorites...www.engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=backtobehind.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2001-09-03 www.engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=shitthing.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2004-09-01 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #6 June 10, 2007 Still clicking through all the pics. Cracking up. Is jp-en translation really that difficult, or are these just examples of sloppiness? couple more: http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=prohibition-on-penetration.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2005-11-21 http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=yomiuriland-gondola.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2005-11-30 http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=bar-vulva.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2005-10-14 "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mayanosuke 0 #7 June 10, 2007 I’m guessing they are using software to translate. JP grammar is totally different structure than EN. This is one of the reasons why you shouldn’t use those translating software, at least for Japanese. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mayanosuke 0 #8 June 10, 2007 Although some are just bad spelling....Note: There are no "R," "V," "F," or "TH" sound in Japanese. R pronounced more like L V pronounced more like B F....pronounced more like H TH...pronounced more like Z Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #9 June 10, 2007 Here's a good Chinese one: http://www.engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=water-closet.jpg&category=CHINGLISH&date=2005-12-02 "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnsw71 0 #10 June 10, 2007 These are usually cases of normal Japanese followed by unfortunate attempts at English translation. The English in this first one though (about looking behind you when you fart, but not when you smoke) is actually a spot-on translation. This has to be one of the oddest signs I've ever seen in Japanese. Quote Quote No wonder my head is twisted...http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=passing-gas.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2004-03-22 http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=trap.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2001-09-22 http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=execution-in-progress.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2005-10-07 http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=not-feel-well-get-drunk.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2007-01-10 http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=sorryfordisturb.jpg&category=Computer&date=2002-10-05 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #11 June 10, 2007 NOW I get it...when I asked you to have wild monkey sex with me, your laughing, snickering and finger-pointing was caused by something being lost in the translation. I feel better now. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #12 June 10, 2007 Quote I’m guessing they are using software to translate. JP grammar is totally different structure than EN. This is one of the reasons why you shouldn’t use those translating software, at least for Japanese. My wife was born and raised in Hokkaido (Furano and Sapporo). Her specialty is translation and interpretation of English to Japanese and vice-versa. Even though she is very experienced at it, she still seeks help from time to time. She'll ask about certain contexts, etc, and finally proclaim something like, "English is a stupid language." ... ...So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fozz 0 #13 June 10, 2007 I worked fro a Japanese company for 7 years in the high tech arena. The Jingenglish was often funny and sometimes scary, engineers are the worst at translating and we had 3 full time translators that still struggled to make sense of some things but at least the tried hardJohn Fosgate "In the end, its always best to choose the hard right over the easy wrong." LouDiamond MB 4310 www.N3Racing.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longtall 0 #14 June 11, 2007 Ah-so.................................................J................" 90 right, five miles then cut."---Pukin Buzzards Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #15 June 11, 2007 Quote Gotta add one more: http://engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=mud-filled-paradise.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2006-04-01 I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #16 June 11, 2007 Quote A couple more of my favorites...www.engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=backtobehind.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2001-09-03 Looks like the guy is puking . . .www.engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=shitthing.jpg&category=Signs/Posters&date=2004-09-01 and I think the problem is that there is where the tellers work and handle your finances.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mayanosuke 0 #17 June 12, 2007 Quote NOW I get it...when I asked you to have wild monkey sex with me, your laughing, snickering and finger-pointing was caused by something being lost in the translation. I feel better now. I'm always lost in translation. You know that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mayanosuke 0 #18 June 18, 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DX3HA2IyXHU&mode=related&search= I gotta add this. The one on Jimmy Kimmel's show is below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8epJUF73fmY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #19 June 19, 2007 The best reason of all: see the attached image. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #20 June 19, 2007 Quote The best reason of all: see the attached image. What he said. I do love short chicks! Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #21 June 19, 2007 Freeze!!! One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #22 June 20, 2007 See, John? There ARE things we can agree on! WooooHoooo!My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
