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Lost in Translation…and other funny sights

Lost in Translation…and other funny sights
AEP - Wed Dec 31, 2008 @ 11:38AM
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I now make it a point to always have my camera, which is great when you see any of the completely random things Poznań has to offer.  Please enjoy!

 

terrorist

Graffiti is very popular here, but instead of just proclaiming that this block belongs to “Tubs,” this artist gave us a public safety message.

 

Highway to Hell

Old-school Fiats are extra cool to begin with, but this one got a upgrade courtesy of a black and silver Sharpie.  The demons on the hood and “Highway to Hell” written on the front add to the death-trap motif.  And the scribbling on the door suggests this art was a birthday present.  Hmmm….

 

Gym and juice

Laid back….

This is a mall kiosk that sells protein powder and supplements.  Those of you who weren’t Snoop Dogg fans in the ‘90s probably don’t find this funny.

 

Retard pills

An advertisement on several bus stops.  Polish class makes me feel like I’m taking these.

 

cardboard license plate

If I knew we could make our own license plate, I would have saved the hassle at the Polish equivalent of the DMV…

 

fartpoosock

For those with a third-grade sense of humor…  Even funnier that uwaga means “caution” or “watch out!” 

If you didn’t read the license plate as “poo sock,” than you are clearly more mature than we are.

 

tool and brains

A toy we found in a Polish department store.  Apparently, toys imported to America receive the upscale graphic design, while those imported to Poland get the cut-rate version.  Here is the actual wording on the box:  “the best toys for the children and have a good time and keep you so clever!”

 

apart

Would you really buy wedding rings at a jewelry store called “Apart?" This is Polish equivalent of Zales.  I’m waiting to see a store called “Divorce” or “Legally Seperated.”  At least there is a jewelry store here called “Yes.”  I feel better now.

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1. casey   |   Sun Jan 11, 2009 @ 11:15AM

Awesome! I love the random photos & funny mis-translations. One of my favorites that I ran across in Vienna was a huge billboard that showed the cover of a local magazine with a portrait of Bruce Willis on the front. So, it was a just huge photo of Bruce Willis with "Wiener" across the top.

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