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Lost In Translation

Challenge #67 in the Eclectic series. Hosted by upuaut.
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Submit an image you took of a product, package, sign, menu, or advertisement that illustrates the poor translation or misuse of the English language. This phenomena is commonly found in East Asian countries and products they produce for the English speaking countries. This challenge is supposed to be humorous. Have at it.
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I took this photo in 2008 in China. It took me 30 minutes trying to explain to the manager what the sign really meant. When he finally got it, I thought he was going to pee his pants he was laughing so hard. It still took two weeks before the sign was taken down.
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Submitted: Thursday, 28th January, 2016 16:05 (GMT)
Taken: Friday, 22nd February, 2008
Focal length: 7.3 mm
Shutter speed: 1/80 sec
Aperture: F4
ISO: 80
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