Friday, September 3, 2010

Engrish is fun

In the wonderful adventures that I have had since working in Japan, I must admit I am almost disappointed if I don't come across some instance of ridiculous syntax or inappropriate vocabulary choice in my day to day life. From the walk to the station, to the convenient store, to the T-Shirts of strangers bearing titles such as " sweet cakes, you like?" or "I am the fuck", Engrish is everywhere and it is awesome.
Though these sound like strange inventions that I would only fictionalize for purposes of semi-humorous entertainment, the impact would not be relevant were they not one hundred and "tens" percent true. Having taught for just over three months now, (therefore significantly less than all my work counterparts who now shrug at the hilarity of mistakes made by almost all students including the substitution of the 'sh' sound with a 'ss' and the inevitable mishap that may occur when trying to teach the word 'pushy'), there have been so many instances to recount in the small word count that I will be offering today. I may very well have to entice the slightly more proficient English speakers with such stories in the future... I shall make it a goal to pass on such moments in due time. 


For now, accept my mere photographic documentation of a few examples that I do indeed cherish, and so read on dear Anglophiles, read on. 


For the masochist in all of us
Lost for words
Ball cleansing machine
Tuna ship limitation: only 290 Yen! It's so exciting limitation!
 a glass box with nothing inside
somewhat like a gooch
I want a goocy dream
Sara Sara's touch is here for your sanitary needs
Lunchbox for New Zealanders

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