Comments on: Funny Sign Friday

By: Graham

Graham — Sun, 17 May 2009 23:36:46 +0000

@Stevo: yes, you are 100% correct. Considering the sheer number of Chinese tourists as opposed to foreign tourists, the Chinese really don’t need to translate their signs. However, foreign tourism in China is a huge industry (I’m actually teaching a lesson on it today) because almost every foreign tourist can speak/read at least some English. In 1998 foreign tourism generated $12.8 billion USD for China. That’s nothing to sneeze at.

@Mom: your guess is as good as mine

@Conrad: fix, fix, fix. The internet. Make it faster and more reliable and I will post every day if you want.

By: Conrad

Conrad — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:26:04 +0000

Post, post, post.

It’s Thursday. Come on.

By: Christine

Christine — Mon, 11 May 2009 12:58:41 +0000

I think they are trying to warn you about electrical wires in the area. My guess anyway! Love Mom

By: Stevo

Stevo — Sat, 09 May 2009 21:38:02 +0000

Yes, humorous Graham. But, aren’t you a little thankful they made an attempt at English? Given the number of English speaking/reading visitors they don’t really need to, do they? As much as we all laugh at bad Chinglish signage there should be some recognition of trying to meet foreigners half-way.

I’ll get off my soap box now.

By: Graham

Graham — Sat, 09 May 2009 06:50:54 +0000

Thanks Alan, I’m glad my little series is working out (so far). Seriously, that light can be dangerous, sometimes it just sneaks up on you.

By: Alan

Alan — Fri, 08 May 2009 07:14:24 +0000

Great sign. I always look forward to Funny Sign Fridays. Watch out for the light!!!