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A MOO-stake, a Holy Spud, Unwelcome Visitors and Beer-errors – It’s Friday Funnies

Ah, July! The middle of summer is here and already we're seeing ads for back to school - to the delight of a few parents. Many of you are in the midst of vacations here or abroad, enjoying new sites, sounds and flavors. Maybe you're enjoying a staycation and observing some of the delightful celebrations… Continue reading

Miscommunication = Wrong Result. What matters. And funny mistakes.

TRANSLATING (converting anything written) Client Challenge A client reached out with questions about a Chinese translation we delivered, to ensure that the translations aligned with audience preferences. The client wanted to label one version Mandarin and the other Cantonese. But that was totally incorrect. Our Response: Written Chinese comes in two main forms: 🔹 Simplified characters (简体中文) – used… Continue reading

A Confusing Dryer, Mystery and non-Mystery Liquids, and Ignore it and Steal – it’s Friday Funnies

Welcome to June! The middle month of 2025 has arrived, bringing with it warm summer breezes, the scent of sunscreen at the beach, and the sound of children’s laughter—echoing in many languages—at picnics. June is a month rich with celebrations. For example, consider the following: Hug Your Cat Day International Yarnbombing Day National Onion Ring… Continue reading