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Lost in translation

c: 28 Jul 2011 01:44 | f: /

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Navi-pod thing

When translating sites from foreign languages to English, always be aware of the potential pitfalls of using the wrong word.

Stumbled across this wonderful hunk of translated text today. I assume they mean ‘tabs’ along the top of the menu bar of the website but, well, their version is funnier.

A flap for all seasons

The preceding text to web was by Stef Dawson, an award-winning thinker in categories like who really cares what this guy thinks. I specialise in topics such as IT; Music that I like; The shameful carnivorous antics of nocturnal herbivores; and Bananas in bandanas. You might find me hanging out on Google+. The end.

I want to hear you ↓

Further text punishment? Try: Hip to be square | To infinity and beyond | Arr ken saw | Naming bad fashion | All your base are belong to us | Craptcha

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Stef trying his hand at becoming Maori

The initiation into the Maori faith goes well for Stef