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Tuesday's #1075538
07/25/16 09:31 PM
07/25/16 09:31 PM
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Calera, Oklahoma
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He has great tranquility of heart who cares neither for the praises nor the fault-finding of men.

HONORÉ DE BALZAC

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These excuses were on accident claim forms of a major insurance company. Clients were asked for a brief statement describing their particular car accident, and this is what they wrote.


1. The other car collided with mine without giving warning of its intention.

2. I thought my window was down but found it was up when I put my hand through it.

3. A pedestrian hit me and went under my car.

4. The guy was all over the place. I had to swerve a number of times before I hit him.

5. I pulled away from the side of the road, glanced at my mother-in-law and headed over the embankment.

6. The accident occured when I was attempting to bring my car out of a skid by steering it into the other vehicle.

7. I was driving my car out of the driveway in the usual manner, when it was struck by the other car in the same place it had been struck several times before.

8. I was on my way to the doctor’s with rear-end trouble when my universal joint gave way, causing me to have an accident.

9. As I approached the intersection, a stop sign suddenly appeared in a place where no stop sign had ever appeared before. I was unable to stop in time to avoid the accident.

10. The telephone pole was approaching fast. I was attempting to swerve out of its path when it struck my front end.

11. To avoid hitting the bumper of the car in front, I struck the pedestrian.

12. My car was legally parked as it backed into the other vehicle.

13. An invisible car came out of nowhere, struck my vehicle and vanished.

14. When I saw I could not avoid a collision, I stepped on the gas and crashed into the other car.

15. The pedestrian had no idea which direction to go, so I ran him over.

16. I saw the slow-moving, sad-faced old gentleman as he bounced off the hood of my car.

17. Coming home, I drove into the wrong house and collided with a tree I don’t have.

18. The indirect cause of this accident was a little guy in a small car with a big mouth.

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And Slogan Mis-translations from American Advertising Compaigns in Other Countries and languages


In Taiwan, the translation of the Pepsi slogan
Come alive with the Pepsi Generation
came out in Chinese as Pepsi will bring your
ancestors back from the grave.

When Parker Pen marketed a ballpoint pen in Mexico, its ads were supposed to say It won’t leak in your pocket and embarrass you. However, the company mistakenly thought the Spanish word embarazar meant embarrass.
Instead the ads said:
It won’t leak in your pocket and make you pregnant.

Frank Perdue’s slogan It takes a tough man to make a tender chicken sounds much more interesting in Spanish. A photo of Perdue with one of his chickens appeared on billboards all over Mexico with a caption that explained:
It takes a hard man to make a chicken aroused (or)
It takes a sexually stimulated man to
make a chicken affectionate.

Coors translated its slogan, Turn it loose, into Spanish, where it was read as Suffer from diarrhea.

Scandinavian vacuum manufacturer Electrolux used the following in an American campaign:
Nothing sucks like an Electrolux.

When Braniff translated a slogan touting its upholstery,
Fly in leather, it came out in Spanish as Fly naked.

The Microsoft ad slogan, as translated into Japanese:
If you don’t know where you want to go,
we’ll make sure you get taken.

Clairol introduced the Mist Stick, a curling iron, into Germanonly to find out that Mist is slang for (to put it delicately) manure. Not too many people had use for the Manure Stick. This is the reason why Rolls Royce decided not to call one of its models the Silver Mist – for fear of lost sales in the German-speaking world.

When Chevrolet developed the Chevy Nova, they decided to market it heavily in Mexico, where the name translates as doesn’t go. The car was later renamed Caribe.

Ford had a similar problem in Brazil when the Pinto flopped. The company found out that Pinto was Brazilian slang for tiny male genitals. Ford pried all the nameplates off and substituted Corcel, which means horse.

The name Coca-Cola in China was first rendered as something that when pronounced sounded like Coca-Cola: Ke-kou-ke-la. Unfortunately, the Coke company did not discover until after thousands of signs had been printed that the characters used meant bite the wax tadpole or female horse stuffed with wax, depending on the dialect. Coke then researched 40,000 Chinese characters and found a close phonetic equivalent, Ko-kou-ko-le, which can be loosely translated as happiness in the mouth.

The Kentucky Fried Chicken slogan finger-lickin’ good came out in KFC’s first Chinese campaign as eat your fingers off.

An American tee-shirt maker in Miami printed shirts for the Spanish market, promoting the Pope’s visit. Instead of the desired I saw the Pope! (el Papa) Thousands of shirts proudly proclaimed in Spanish I saw the Potato! (la Papa).

Hunt-Wesson introduced its Big John products in French Canada as Gros Jos before finding out that the phrase, in slang, means big breasts. But in this case, the name problem did not seem to have a negative effect on sales.

Colgate introduced a toothpaste in Francecalled Cue, the name of a notorious porn magazine. We know sex sells, but that might have been going a bit too far. Even for France, famous for having a more liberal attitude towards sex, nude pictures in advertising, etc.

In Italy, a campaign for Schweppes Tonic Water translated the name into Schweppes Toilet Water.

When Gerber started selling baby food in Africa, they used the same packaging as in the US, with the beautiful baby on the label. Later they learned that in Africa, companies routinely put pictures on the label of what’s inside, since many people can’t read English.

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Here are some funny resume mistakes:

“Here are my qualifications for you to overlook.”

“Education: College, August 1880- May 1984.”

“Work Experience: Dealing with customers’ conflicts that arouse.”

“Develop and recommend an annual operating expense fudget.”

“I’m a rabid typist.”

“Instrumental in ruining entire operation for a Midwest chain operation.”

Reasons for Leaving your Previous Job:
“Responsibility makes me nervous.”

“They insisted that all employees get to work by 8:45 every morning. Couldn’t work under those conditions.”

“Note: Please don’t misconstrue my 14 jobs as ‘job-hopping’. I have never quit a job.”

“Was met with a string of broken promises and lies, as well as cockroaches.”

“I was working for my mom until she decided to move.”

“The company made me a scapegoat – just like my three previous employers.”

Personal Qualities
“I’m married with 9 children. I don’t require prescription drugs.”

“I am extremely loyal to my present firm, so please don’t let them know of my immediate availability.”

“Number of dependents: 40.”

“Marital Status: Often. Children: Various.”

“I was proud to win the Gregg Typting Award”

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Good morning everyboomie. hardwall


Today is, 'use the most inappropriate smiley day.' smashpc


I think that I may be a natural at it. cry


Today is also Tuesday, the day after yesterday, the day before tomorrow, a week from last Tuesday, someone's birthday, first day of the future, and the 12th day of my retirement.........as well as a lot of other things. sad


Whatever today is for you, I hope it's also a happy one. crazy


joe headscratch


There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven’t yet met.

William Butler Yeats
Re: Tuesday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1075540
07/25/16 09:33 PM
07/25/16 09:33 PM
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 16,783
Upper Arlington, Ohio
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Have a great day Boomers. thumbsup


It's nice to be important but it is much more important to be nice.
Re: Tuesday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1075548
07/25/16 10:08 PM
07/25/16 10:08 PM
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 8,379
Arcadia (twin world of Stark)
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Okay, Joe, here is my inappropriate smiley - scared. Hope you have a terrific Tuesday and 12th day of retirement. grin

Have a great day also, Space Quest.

It's Monday night for me, and I have to work in the morning. Which means I should have been asleep already. lol On my way now. smile

Have a fantastic Tuesday, everyone. summer


Interrogator: [True or false?] All mangoes are golden. Nothing golden is cheap. Conclusion - all mangoes are cheap.

Helena: Where are these mangoes?
Re: Tuesday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1075558
07/25/16 11:30 PM
07/25/16 11:30 PM
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 83,268
In the Naughty Corner
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Here is my most inappropriate smiley for today blech

Have a happy day, Joe, SpaceQ, venus and all! Peter just left and I have a quiet house again.

Ana wave


Don't feed the Trolls
Re: Tuesday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1075577
07/26/16 05:01 AM
07/26/16 05:01 AM
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 25,109
Marlborough USA
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Marlborough USA
Good Morning Joe, Space, venus, Ana and everyone. Coffee and tea are ready. Another day of 90 degree temperatures today! Wishing you all a cool day! summer


Gerry
Re: Tuesday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1075582
07/26/16 06:42 AM
07/26/16 06:42 AM
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 16,020
winter springs fl.
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Good morning everyone, have a Wonderful Tuesday. Inappropriate smiley evil. Diner and karaoke at the Panda tonight. happydance danish, BB Pancakes, and French Toast in the NC. summer


Connie
Re: Tuesday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1075621
07/26/16 11:50 AM
07/26/16 11:50 AM
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San Diego, CA
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In appropriate smiley day? Wow! 4th


WARNING! This person is extremely blonde...please type SLOWLY.
Re: Tuesday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1075623
07/26/16 12:11 PM
07/26/16 12:11 PM
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 9,029
the dusty desert
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the dusty desert
we are only supposed to be in the low 90's this week after an almost straight month of 100+ degrees !

whoo hoo ! my smiley cry lol

have a wonderful one !

Last edited by niteowl07; 07/26/16 12:11 PM.
Re: Tuesday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1075625
07/26/16 12:16 PM
07/26/16 12:16 PM
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 14,625
northern Wisconsin
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northern Wisconsin
headscratch duh Joe hope Missy's leg gets to feeling better soonest!! Thanks for the chuckles and Have a lovely day!

venus may work be fun and you have a lovely day!

Ana enjoy the day and may it be lovely!! How is Shadow doing?? HUGS!

Space have a lovley day!

Gerry thanks for the tea and have a lovely day!

Connie sounds like a fun evening for you, enjoy! Have a lovely day!

Sorta have a lovely day!

wave
Nan

Re: Tuesday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1075630
07/26/16 01:23 PM
07/26/16 01:23 PM
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 48,905
Alabama
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Sonic Boomer
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Alabama
Well, I seem to be operating at the speed of molasses stored in the freezer, but at least I'm operating. zombie puppy


"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."
-Roger Caras
Re: Tuesday's [Re: looney4labs] #1075647
07/26/16 03:57 PM
07/26/16 03:57 PM
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 16,783
Upper Arlington, Ohio
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That sounds kind of slow looney. Time to kick it in. lol


It's nice to be important but it is much more important to be nice.
Re: Tuesday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1075655
07/26/16 04:14 PM
07/26/16 04:14 PM
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Alabama
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Alabama
Yes it is...dogs were quite ready to be fed when I finally got around to it lol

Welcome home puppy


"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."
-Roger Caras
Re: Tuesday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1075656
07/26/16 04:15 PM
07/26/16 04:15 PM
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San Diego, CA
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This is a good one! Costco switched credit card providers and automatically sent me the new card. All was well, neat and tidy, nothing wrong, UNTIL, I got my first bill, which said OVERLIMIT CHARGE of $285.00! HUH???? I'm not overlimit, close but not over, never never do that with my credit cards.

So I call and the nice lady and I both use our calculators to figure out what went wrong. It turns out, that my FIRST use of the new card triggers a $1.00 charge (which of course is credited back on the next statement). Welllllll, that ONE DOLLAR charge was calculated at $1.09, just the amount it would be for a dollar charge PLUS our local tax. Geez! It wouldn't have mattered except that they FIRST added my interest for the month THEN the $1.09 put me over the limit. I was so screaming. scared

Nice lady said that since there are a load of problems with the massive switch over of the cards, (worse than mine) that she was authorized to CANCEL the INTEREST for the month and that would cut my payment in half. Whew! Nice that they recognized there ARE problems and are willing to help.

My heart rate and blood pressure are now back to normal and I can cover all my bills this month. joy


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Re: Tuesday's [Re: Sorta Blonde] #1075660
07/26/16 04:25 PM
07/26/16 04:25 PM
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Upper Arlington, Ohio
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Thanks looney. smile


I'm glad you got things worked out Sorta. thumbsup


It's nice to be important but it is much more important to be nice.
Re: Tuesday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1075675
07/26/16 05:50 PM
07/26/16 05:50 PM
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In the Naughty Corner
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Off to see the GooGoo Dolls in concert in the city! joy


Don't feed the Trolls
Re: Tuesday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1075677
07/26/16 06:07 PM
07/26/16 06:07 PM
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the dusty desert
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the dusty desert
have fun ,ana !

how was your day ,sqf /

l4l - at least you're moving - always a good sign ! lol

hope all have had something good in their day so far .

see you all later !

Re: Tuesday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1075681
07/26/16 06:58 PM
07/26/16 06:58 PM
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Alabama
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Niteowl, I agree with you!

Have fun, Ana wave


"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."
-Roger Caras
Re: Tuesday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1075683
07/26/16 07:06 PM
07/26/16 07:06 PM
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Posts: 29,024
Unionville
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Good evening boomers. wave


Sometimes lost is where you need to be. Just because you don't know your direction doesn't mean you don't have one.
Re: Tuesday's [Re: manxman] #1075686
07/26/16 07:10 PM
07/26/16 07:10 PM
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Posts: 16,783
Upper Arlington, Ohio
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Hi manxman wave

Have fun Ana. happydance


It's nice to be important but it is much more important to be nice.
Re: Tuesday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1075688
07/26/16 07:41 PM
07/26/16 07:41 PM
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Alabama
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Alabama
Hi ya Manx, how's life?

Space, how's your day been?


"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."
-Roger Caras
Re: Tuesday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1075689
07/26/16 07:41 PM
07/26/16 07:41 PM
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Alabama
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Hi ya Manx, how's life?

Space, how's your day been?

Edit: That time has come...Sweet dreams all sleep

Last edited by looney4labs; 07/26/16 08:53 PM.

"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."
-Roger Caras
Re: Tuesday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1075708
07/26/16 09:30 PM
07/26/16 09:30 PM
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Posts: 15,630
Massachusetts
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Hi group. I'm just relaxing after a split shift day today. Good thing it's my day off tomorrow. I surely need it. While I was at the grocery store today, I bumped into my dil and 3 of her kids. I was so surprised. I told all of them they made my day. They are so good.

Well, time to say good night all. See you in the morning.

Midgie hearts wavegirl


Just do it.
Re: Tuesday's [Re: Midge] #1075709
07/26/16 09:32 PM
07/26/16 09:32 PM
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Posts: 16,783
Upper Arlington, Ohio
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Upper Arlington, Ohio
Good night Boomers. sleep


It's nice to be important but it is much more important to be nice.
Re: Tuesday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1075712
07/26/16 10:53 PM
07/26/16 10:53 PM
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the dusty desert
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the dusty desert
night everyone ! catrub sleep

Re: Tuesday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1075714
07/26/16 11:03 PM
07/26/16 11:03 PM
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 8,379
Arcadia (twin world of Stark)
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Good night, everyone. sleep


Interrogator: [True or false?] All mangoes are golden. Nothing golden is cheap. Conclusion - all mangoes are cheap.

Helena: Where are these mangoes?
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