F#%*IN’ SALE

A Japanese department store made a major faux pas when they tried using English words on their sale signs.

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Posted By: Alex - Sat Jan 14, 2012
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JSWolf, did you see this? Hilarious!!! :lol:

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 01/14/12 at 10:13 PM

Reminded me of THIS. :lol: :lol:

Posted by Tyrusguy on 01/14/12 at 11:35 PM

@Tyrusguy:
That "Sofa King" commercial has to be a direct rip from a furniture outfit down here in SW Flo-Ridda. HU-LARIOUS!

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 01/15/12 at 05:45 AM

I'm finally to the point that I even think BD's idea has merit. He is not the only one who has expressed that opinion either. I am ok with using this thread for some opinions on the issue. But, ultimately, it is up to Paul, Alex, and Chuck to decide and as always, I fully support whatever they deem best.

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 01/15/12 at 10:52 AM

Maybe I should change the name of the post to F%*kin' Spam! 😜

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 01/15/12 at 10:54 AM

The Engrish use of the F-word is sufficiently prevalent for me to wonder if there is some normal phrase that is being poorly translated. Anyone out there have any suggestions?

Posted by TheCannyScot in Atlanta, GA on 01/15/12 at 12:21 PM

@ Expat47 Glad you liked it!!

@ TheCannyScot Could it be that they have just discovered THE MOST VERSITILE WORD IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE! :coolsmile:

Posted by Tyrusguy on 01/15/12 at 01:36 PM

As a "signed up member" I see no reason to restrict posting to same. However... we could, then, be missing out on some good copy.

There should be some way to filter posts on content and/or poster.

Why y'all are seeing so many SPAM posting is 'cause I'm in the US now and not 7+ hours ahead of y'all catching many of them before you see them. I've killed over 20 on some days.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 01/15/12 at 09:08 PM

You know we appreciate all your efforts honey, hope you are having a good time on vacation down there in the F state.

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 01/15/12 at 10:28 PM

I've just seen it on Facebook. Haven't been to Osaka in a while ^_^

Posted by jswolf19 in Japan on 01/16/12 at 08:44 AM

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