While walking around Murcia, one of my favorite things to do is to read signs. I find that this helps to expand my Spanish vocabulary through the use of context clues. But I also find that it helps to expand my English creativity.
Although most signs are in Spanish, there are a few establishments in Murcia that have braved to give themselves names in English. One day during siesta when all the shops were closed in the middle of the afternoon, I walked around taking photographs of stores that probably should have checked with an English translator before officially choosing their titles. Below are my favorite signs with my own invented tag lines/mottos that I think would go nicely with each title.
"You spend your money, we greedily watch and enjoy."
"Messing up grey-scale and getting paper cuts has never been more fun!"
"Murcia´s widest selection of of sexism in the form of merchandise."
Pull and Bear- Clothing Store
This doesn´t even make enough sense to make fun of.
Eye- Hair Salon
"Don´t miss our seniors´special! Cut + Wash + Perm + Cataract Removal for only 50€!"
"We sell the secrets to Houdini´s real tricks..."
Doctor Pill Candyshop- Jelly Belly Candy Store
"Submit to your kids´whining, slip them a Ritalin for their sugar high, and cure your own headache with a Vicodin...all in one stop!"
Maybe I can find a job in Spanish business and marketing as well...or at least in translation.
Although most signs are in Spanish, there are a few establishments in Murcia that have braved to give themselves names in English. One day during siesta when all the shops were closed in the middle of the afternoon, I walked around taking photographs of stores that probably should have checked with an English translator before officially choosing their titles. Below are my favorite signs with my own invented tag lines/mottos that I think would go nicely with each title.
Fun & Profit- Clothing Store
"You spend your money, we greedily watch and enjoy."Copyplay- Photocopy Shop
"Messing up grey-scale and getting paper cuts has never been more fun!"Woman- Clothing Store for Women
"Murcia´s widest selection of of sexism in the form of merchandise."Pull and Bear- Clothing Store
This doesn´t even make enough sense to make fun of.Eye- Hair Salon
"Don´t miss our seniors´special! Cut + Wash + Perm + Cataract Removal for only 50€!"Magic Sex- (self-explanatory)
"We sell the secrets to Houdini´s real tricks..."Doctor Pill Candyshop- Jelly Belly Candy Store
"Submit to your kids´whining, slip them a Ritalin for their sugar high, and cure your own headache with a Vicodin...all in one stop!"Maybe I can find a job in Spanish business and marketing as well...or at least in translation.
2 comments:
I laughed really hard at the Doctor Pills and the Eye hair salon. John and I are so glad we were able to say hello the other day and we are so glad to hear how well you are doing!
Haha-I love this post with all the pictures and commentary. Hilarious, Ash! Thanks for sharing.. I think they should definitely hire you to help with the translating... 'Pull and Bear' is very puzzling!
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