English Things…
Dec 12, 2007 Funny
photo by Darcy Johnson
Sometimes if you move too fast things can appear to be something that they are not.
Today, I was positive that I saw a sign that said ‘Amish Tanning’. I was thinking…the Amish don’t tan…except perhaps their hands and forearms. What would an Amish tanning salon be like? You go in, pay your cash to put on a t-shirt and some capri pants and sit next to a campfire, covering your exposed forearms and lower leg in all-natural butter?
After a second glance, the sign said ‘Airbrush Tanning’. Too bad…I thought maybe they were on to something for a moment.
I saw another sign on a Taco place. The name of the store was, well, poorly chosen.
I’m sure the person that started the restaurant was named ‘Dumas’, but I wonder if he/she had ever considered exactly what they would have gained by naming their store simply ‘Dumas Taco’ rather than adding the apostrophe and an extra ‘S’.
‘Dumas’s Taco’. Wonderful. No kidding, that’s the name of the place. I promise I’m not being vulgar…that’s EXACTLY what it’s called. It’s over near Magnolia, TX. Seriously.
They make us study the English language for 12 years in school, and we still don’t get it. Not to say I’m perfect, but wow, I’m amazed at some of the things I see on the road.
And don’t get me started on the engrish in stores we deliver to…
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10 Great Snake-Oil Gadgets > Wired.com
Nov 18, 2007 Funny
Wired.com now has an article about 10 gadgets of questionable repute.
OK, fine, if you don’t want to click on the link, here’s a rundown (a.k.a. spoiler) of the gadgets.
- Q-Ray Bracelet
- Orbo
- Danie Krugel’s DNA Search Device
- Harmony Chip
- Philip Stein Teslar Watch
- Screen Mist
- MPion MP3 Player
- Harmonic Products’ MP3 Ion Maker
- Beech Stereo Knobs
- Dowsing Rods*
Now, the Dowsing Rods are not necessarily a sham, but the jury is still out on that one.
Now for my grammar-nazi blurb: on the Wired page, it says Harmonic Products’s, beckoning the speaking style of Golum. Not that my grammar is perfect, mind you, with my blatant overuse of commas, but still…this is wired dot com!
Ah well. If you want to know more about these somewhat vague products, read their article.
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