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Littering Police and Water Rationing – Time for Friday Funnies

Welcome, once again, to this month's edition of Friday Funnies! Before we commence with the revelry of comic translation blunders, let's take a moment to consider the tragic invasion and senseless war against the people of Ukraine by Russian forces. Politics aside, we all hope for a quick resolution of this disastrous event and an… Continue reading

A Confused Inventor, an Off Limits Park, Spa Tools to Avoid and Uneducated Drivers – February Friday Funnies

Welcome to February's Friday Funnies! The economy is heating up and business is buzzing again. Global trade is booming as logistics and supply chain obstacles are being overcome. With all this good news, what could go wrong? Well... Even the most routine multilingual communication errors can completely upend business opportunities in a hot, economic upturn.… Continue reading

Friday Funnies – The Toothpaste, the Ice Cream, the Cleaners, the Root Canal and the Complaint Desk

A new month and a new journey into the world of misanthrope-drafted mistranslations! Whether it's in the clear air of the Alps or the ageless beauty of the Eternal City, translation errors know no geographic boundaries. Let our journey begin! Colgate introduced a new toothpaste in France named "Cue" which unfortunately shared its name with… Continue reading