I told you it was my favorite.
I spent some time that day - and even the next day - trying to interpret that sign.
So let's look at the sign again, and I will toss out my answers - you guys can chime in if you agree or if you have a different idea ...

- The Board of the visitors know .... Attention all visitors
- Field inside must go by car to play, ... You must ride the trolley car to go inside the amusement ride to experience it (Hmmmm, I wonder if Tom B or Tommy S remembers the weekend at Disney on "Mr Toad's Wild Ride? Robyn should inquire ...)
- Then can produce the geezer result ... Then you can experience the fun (“geezer result” could mean “old result” meaning “historical ” result meaning “intended” result – which would be fun?? )This is why this sign is one of my favorites … it’s a ‘stumper”!
- Field inside strictly forbid the firework, prohibit to touch the internal facilities, ... The amusement ride inside strictly forbids fireworks (duh), Keeps hands inside the trolley car,
- embark the wayWin ... To enter (to begin the way inside) with an extra "W"
- to strictly forbid to stand , get off to beat to make to throw the product with confusion, ... No standing, getting off the trolley car or hitting the displays, or damaging the ride by throwing objects (though I would think it would be a bad idea to throw objects even if you were not confused).
- if full of energy disease, Heart attack, the one who drink to excess can not embark ... If you are lethargic (?), have risk of heart attack, or drunk; you cannot ride the amusement
6 comments:
I bet "if full of energy disease" means if one has anxiety or panic disorders.......
Dan E
it takes as much interpretation skills whether in chinese or chinglish!
I like the statement "The kid of the adult buys the ticket..." Now that's a nice change.
Best translation I have ever seen - either direction. You seem to be officially acclimated now. So, you gonna stay?
S.
Mitchell!
Sounds like you are having quite an adventure over there. Thanks for sharing the signs! Hilarious! I can't wait for Blaine to read them. Take care and keep the good stuff coming!
Later,
MM
I must have gotten dropped from your distribution when I changed web services. Anyhow, I did want you to know how much I’ve enjoyed the blogs over the months – it’s great to hear the descriptions and the interpretations of the culture. I have a friend who went to India for a few weeks, and practically cried tears of laughter at her trials and tribulations in just getting around over there. I apparently need to spend more time outside the U.S.!
I wish you were going to the PHS reunion in a few weeks. Would be great to see you and Elise and catch up on things. If you’re ever in Atlanta, and Tom isn’t monopolizing all your time, PLEASE call me – would be great to see you after so much time!
Btw.... What does “Windows and Doors of a Cattle” mean? That’s got me stumped!
... J Craig
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