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It’s no secret that clothes, signs, menus, and other things in Japan, which try to make use of English, often end up with nonsensical sayings and huge, meaning changing, typos.
Recently, I found a classic example that I would like to share. It really demonstrates the difference a single letter can make (And, if you want to go so far as to make this analogy, the difference a single person can make as well).
Let’s take a closer look at what happens when you forget to add the letter R to the word SHIRT.
Hand Silk Screened Shits!
Hmmm … What kind of image does that conjure up for you? Not exactly the kind of paperweight I want to find in my stocking on Christmas morning. How about you?
The Shit For Your Head!
Strangely enough, this typo kind of works. I can’t imagine what the designers were aiming for, though. Is this a shirt for your head?
I don’t know. What do you think?
What Shits On Your Back?
Actually, a long time ago, I knew the answer to this question. But that’s a story for another time. These days, I’m not so sure, and I don’t think I want to know either.
The Shits For Riot Grrrls!
Because apparently riot grrrls get backed up or something.
Want More Shits? (Smile More)
Now, I know that regular bowel movements are healthy and important for removing toxins from the colon, but I have to admit that I really don’t want to be having any more than I already do.
Shirts, on the other hand, I could really use some more of, especially as the seasons change and the temperature begins to fall.
Thank you for stopping by and visiting me today on this lighter version of This Is Japan.
If you have any pictures of funny English mistakes that you’ve encountered on your travels around the world. Please share them here, in the comments below.
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