Screwed Up English: Twisted Translations of the English Language from Around the World
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (584 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1598695126 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Screwed Up English is the perfect traveling companion that proves why you shouldn't always believe what you read.Charlie Croker is an author and journalist, and so can be relied upon to use the right words, sometimes even in the right order. Spot art throughout Hotel sign in Athens, Greece:Visitors are expected to complain at the office between the hours of 9 and 11 a.m. He lives in the United Kingdom.. Explore the very best (and worst) instances of unintentional communication comedy found in street signs, on menus, and in advertising-often the result of bad translation. daily.Menu in Bali, Indonesia:Toes with butter and jam.Pack of toy animals sold in Ranong, Thailand:Be careful of being eaten by small children.Travelers beware! As the most commonly spoken language in the world, English has reached every corner of the globe-but sometimes the message gets scrambled along the way. He has written (with the help of a spellchecker) for publications including The Times, The Independent on Sunday, and The Spectator. His previous books include The Little Book of Beckham and A Game of Three Halves
Very amusing Kathy A. Dewitt This book is very amusing! Book arrived in good condition and in a timely manner. Price was very good.If you enjoy the funny and weird side of life you will enjoy this book.. ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS! J. Pudwill A terrific collection of incredibly funny misspellings and malapropisms from around the world.Things like: Footwearing strictly prohibited. Sorry - We're Open! The manager has personally passed all the water served here. Total Quality QontrolIf you love the English language and have a sense of humor, you're bound to have a great time with hundreds of these laugh