Beijing Olympics: China's Language Barrier Pix

Pixelaneous #52

China is ready for the Olympics and the resulting influx of English speaking tourists... are you ready for China's readiness?




Which is one step up from just lovely..




But taste like cat




Here, crippie, take my seat.

[We'd be remiss if we didn't mention that these pix came from Engrish.com--where they have 1000s more!




Great with flied lice





A separate entrance for Hos....why didn't I think of that?

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Sounds better than canned water doesn't it?




Go over there to die, please. Thank you.




Good to know

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Not nice. Some of my best friends are liquor heads.




Look up and down the aisle twice before proceeding...





Much tastier that the grown up variety..




It would be once you start chewing on it




Starbucks should be very afraid!




I wouldn't tickle this one




Weird, because horsebeans sound delicious.




Where every fashion aficionado in China shops!!!




I knew it!!




What?




If th ere's one thing we don't need help with...

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'See you after the flight,Uncle Randy!'




Should be in front of half the hotels in town.




So this is where they all end up.


by RidesAPaleHorse
images: Engrish.com

USA, Illegal Immigration: Se Habla English

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Thirty years is not a long time, unless one is totaling up the societal change brought about by uncontrolled, lawless, winked-at illegal immigration.

Thirty years ago, bilingual signs and "Press one for English" were still just one possible future for this country. "Sorry to see you go, come back the right way" and "Learn English--or go home!" were other paths that could have been chosen--and were not.

A shared language is important to a country that has few other shared traits. One of the glues which has bound immigrants from all over the world to their new host country was the learning of English.

In parts of the USA, that glue is not holding very well.

Possible futures-yet-to-come in thirty years?

Hopefully, "Se habla English?" is not among them.

by Mondoreb
image: tattooedcouple


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The Meaning of Flowers

What That Rose Says About You



Valentine's Day is a day for lovers to say "I love you."

For those who believe in tiptoeing around how they express their feelings however, there is the language of flowers.

Depending upon the flower and the color of the flower, you can express all kinds of messages.

And your lover can have a go at guessing what they are.

Use the handy chart below to decide if your lover sent you a less than cheery love message.

You want to give your sweetie a bouquet of flowers on Valentine's Day. That's a classy move. Think twice, though, before plucking any random bunch of blooms. If your special someone is among the thousands who know the "meaning of flowers," he or she may have a funny reaction to that clutch of striped carnations. (What you just said: "Sorry I can't be with you.")

To save you the horror of broadcasting the wrong message with yellow chrysanthemums ("slighted love"), yellow hyacinths ("jealousy"), or bright and shiny marigolds ("cruelty, grief, and jealousy," oh my!), the meaning are below.

WHAT SENDING PARTICULAR FLOWERS MEAN

1. Roses - Love
2. Orchids - A belle
3. Iris - My compliments
4. Daisies - Innocence
5. Tulips - Declaration of love
6. Calla Lily - Beauty
7. Amaryllis - Splendid beauty
8. Hydrangea - Heartfelt
9. Anthurium - Hospitality
10. Daffodils - Chivalry

11. Chrysanthemums - Fidelity
12. Carnations - Pride and beauty
13. Lilacs - Youthful innocence
14. Birds of Paradise - Joyfulness
15. Tiger Lily - Wealth, pride
16. Peony - Bashful
17. Anemone - Anticipation
18. Sunflowers - Pure thoughts
19. Aster - Patience
20. Gladiolus - Strength of character

As if this weren't enough, here's the meaning of sending colored roses and what each signifies.

1. Red Roses - Love and romance
2. Black Roses - Vengeance
3. Blue Roses - Mystery and intrigue
4. Pink Roses - Gratitude and appreciation
5. Purple Roses - Love at first sight



6. White Roses - Innocence and purity
7. Green Roses - Fertility
8. Yellow Roses - Joy and friendship
9. Lavender Roses - Enchantment
10. Orange Roses - Enthusiasm, passion

Okay, lovers, have at it.

And if anyone in college is reading this, remember that now you can include "flowers" on your resume when it asks if you speak any other languages.

by Mondoreb
Source:
* What that Rose Says about You



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