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When Words Get Lost In Translation It's Just Great

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 12:39:32 +0400

Sometimes the translation of one language to another can go very wrong.

Funny Examples of Translation Fails

Fri, 14 Mar 2014 13:52:13 +0400

Selection of funny grammar and spelling fails.

The Translation of Soviet pictures’ catch phrases into English

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 08:43:34 +0400

Let's recall our favourite Soviet pictures and read funny translations of some catch phrases. Enjoy!

Movie title translations in some countries

Mon, 27 Jan 2014 14:04:18 +0400

Some of them may seem a little bit odd, but some reflect the essense of the film even more than original ones.

T-Shirts Lost In Translation

Sat, 07 Sep 2013 14:43:00 +0400

This is a series called English (Emphasis on “ISH”). It features t-shirts being sold in Tokyo’s Shibuya shopping district, all of which contain a nugget of truth, like “Money is like much not not,” “SORRY Probably, he is smart?” and “Anyone asks donkey is feel better.” None of which makes any damn sense. Okay, except the one that says Detroit Murder City. That… is probably the most accurate description possible. The pics were actually taken by my big brother’s childhood best friend’s friend, Alan. I hope he bought all of them. If he didn’t, well, Alan? You f***ed up. HARD. Send me a souvenir?

35 Hilarious Chinese Translation Fails

Wed, 21 Aug 2013 11:16:21 +0400

China is fascinating, and visiting it is bound to leave you with some amazing impressions. Sometimes, however, the English-speaking guests might have some difficulties finding their way around the country. Due to poor English knowledge and clumsy translation, signs that are supposed to help you out, only end up causing outbursts of unstoppable laughter! Inspired by Buzzfeed’s “22 Chinese Signs That Got Seriously Lost In Translation”, we decided to make our own list of hilarious translation fails in China. And yes, there are definitely enough of them for many more such compilations! Check these out, so that if you ever do go to China, you wouldn’t be too surprised about fresh crap in fish tanks and wild germs that hate soup. Oh, and never order the greenstuff! Never!