Throughout my travels, through Southeast Asia and in Singapore in particular, I kept seeing signs that made me laugh. I thought this was particularly ironic in a place where English is the official language, but you figure it has to be translated into so many other languages, maybe there’s less care taken. OR, and I prefer this possibility, Singaporean signmakers have a fantastic sense of humor.
I think there are a few from Taiwan and Vietnam as well– at the Reunification Palace in Ho Chi Minh City, Eva and I had some, ahem, trouble, following their commands.
Have you seen any terrific (or terrifically bad) signs lately? Please share!
Goofy pictures with signs! Love it!
Also, the “Subject of Death” sign is probably my favorite. If only you’d stolen it to bring back to me…
If I had, I guarantee you someone (or everyone) in Singapore would have slapped me with a hefty fine! Thanks for the comments, this post definitely reminds me of our beloved “Chinglish” book and signs at Chez Belknap!
Cute post. I saw many funny signs while I was in China. Here’s one of my faves from the Shanghai metro system: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=521705770293&set=o.2256211106&theater
Great sign, Katie– that one’s priceless!
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