Category Archives: Language

Urinate Balls For Lunch

Posted on February 6, 2013 by WoAi

It does seem to be the week for juvenile sniggering at unfortunate translations. I couldn’t resist the spicy and hot urinate beef balls which I had for lunch today along with my 6 inch Subway sandwich (is it just me … Continue reading →

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Interpenetration, But No Internet

Posted on March 10, 2009 by WoAi

Here is just a small sample of food I’ve recently thrown away because they had passed their sell by date.  It’s something I’ve come to expect with food, but I never expected to do the same with my dictionary, until … Continue reading →

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Cran What?

Posted on June 10, 2008 by WoAi

Flying from Barcelona to London with British Airways on Sunday afternoon, I was sat next to an Englishman and next to him was a lovely middle aged lady from the United States.  When the time came for refreshments to be … Continue reading →

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Monthly Visit

Posted on September 23, 2007 by WoAi

It’s hard to know what to call people these days. Xiao jie means “miss” but has evolved to more commonly refer (respectfully) to a prostitute. The original meaning of ayi is your aunt, specifically your mother’s younger sister (Chinese language … Continue reading →

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