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Carrefour Chinglish: What A Laughathon!

My wife and I had a field day during our first Carrefour adventure. The Chinglish was just awesome. Let’s just go through a few… Check Points: Null problemo… Good condition of the window: OK, like no scratches or stuff… Trolley … Continue reading

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Chinglish: The Latest “Kid’s Stuff”?

Sometimes the Chinglish can get so wild that it gets a little crass. Don’t Forget to Carry Your Thing was a little rough: now, we’ve… Yep, that’s a tad on the crass side… And while we don’t expect kids running … Continue reading

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Stairs + Chinglish = Airstairs?

Airstairs! The brand new innovation in Chinese supermarkets! Just like ’em Kung Fu movies… just hop ‘on a passing cloud, say some weird spell, and — go up a floor to the clothes you want! Unfortunately, there’s nothing too airy … Continue reading

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Shopping for Chinglish in Beijing…

Shin Kong Place is the best mall in Beijing — if you are after the Chinglish, that is. In mid-November 2008, I capture some of the oddest Chinglish there. Including this funny little snip: Parking Shin Kong Place. Welcome Shin Kong … Continue reading

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