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Overly Suggestive Description?

May 6, 2019 by Den Hoopingarner Leave a Comment

My favorite coffee roastery’s attempt at describing their Ethiopian roast makes me smile.

Maybe it’s just me, but “Juicy Mouthfeel” would be a great name for an adult film actress.

Posted in: Engrish, Food, Vietnam

Pop Psychology at its Most Confusing

April 30, 2019 by Den Hoopingarner Leave a Comment

The Chinese is not helpful, either: “Psychology Management Consulting Company, Inc.” I’m at a loss how the English name came out of that.

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Posted in: Engrish, Taiwan

Isn’t it romantic?

March 11, 2019 by Den Hoopingarner Leave a Comment

Spotted in a grocery store in Jakarta.

Posted in: Engrish, Travel

Supreme goods

March 1, 2019 by Den Hoopingarner Leave a Comment

Shut up and take my money.

Posted in: Engrish

Love is love

February 23, 2019 by Den Hoopingarner Leave a Comment

Even this kind, I guess…

Post-It Love

Posted in: Engrish, Vietnam

The secret to a successful garage sale

December 8, 2018 by Den Hoopingarner Leave a Comment

Is to make it catchy!

Posted in: Engrish, Vietnam

No gender ambiguity here

October 24, 2018 by Den Hoopingarner Leave a Comment

This pencil case knows exactly who she is.

Posted in: Engrish, Vietnam

Truth in advertising

August 18, 2018 by Den Hoopingarner Leave a Comment

There must be a more poetic middle ground between “fragile” and “unbreakable.”

“not easily broken.”
Posted in: Engrish

Haha hihi

July 15, 2018 by Den Hoopingarner Leave a Comment

Kids’ helmets for sale on the street.

Posted in: Engrish, Vietnam

A season in the islands

July 3, 2018 by Den Hoopingarner Leave a Comment

Posted in: Engrish, Vietnam
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