Sarcasm & Humor

The greatest word in the English Language

Living abroad is a lot of fun. One of the best things is coming to a realization that even when a population (and/or individual) doesn’t speak your language, there’s pretty much always 1 word they do. Some people like to use this word to impress you. Some people like to use this word to express other things (anger, hatred, etc)

In my case, I think this video explains it all. I laughed so hard I had tears in my eyes because this is so true…..

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Lost in Translation (take 5)

Today’s lost in Translation is brought to you by the Japanese.
Check out the article at:
The jist of the article is really amusing. Basically, they have less that 7% of the crime of the USA , but the Japanese sensationalist media has made it so that the Japanese are afraid of everything. (Gee.. sounds like what our government is trying to do to us…but another day…) As a result, there are new “edgy” fashion designers creating purses that look like manhole covers (afraid of getting stolen? put it on the street – the crook will NEVER notice..) , sheets that if a woman is being followed she can “throw over her head” to look like a vending machine (now there’s a hideout for ya ), a backpack that expands in to the fire hydrant look (for children being followed) and other really amusing creations.
Even if you don’t want to read the article, it’s worth looking just for the pictures of people “wearing” their hiding place. (Say, why does that coke machine have feet, anyhow?!?)
As an American who has been trained to fight back (where as the Japanese simply would rather not create a scene) this is one of those things that qualifies as….
Lost in Translation.
** All Photos used here are property of the AP and NOT taken by me. I have no claim on them whatsoever, and fully reccomend you read the article and view the slide show. **
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Lost in Translation (take 4)

A brief note before I hop into the Lost in Translation (take 4). Yes, I’m feeling better though not perfect. Now back to our regular lost in translation post.
I’m going to the Opera on Friday. It’ll be great. The guys are going to wear suits, and the ladies, not to be out done are dressing up too. Well, if you know me, you know that I just don’t wear dresses – unless i’m attending a renaissance fair…. but that’s a whole other topic.
That being said, I have a great black skirt that has a layer of chiffon over the top. It’s super dressy. Having been sick, I decided that the idea of wearing the slinky litle top I had with it was not a good idea. So, I’ve been browsing for several days on the internet trying to find something dressy and long sleeved to go with the skirt.
Now, everything goes with black, right? Only.. what the heck is up with the fashion here. I couldn’t find a dressy top (in general) but then… when I did find a couple that would work, they were disasters. Below, for your viewing pleasure – photos of some of the options I encountered…..

 

The color is great. Really. But what’s up with the flowers and that weird fringey stuff at the bottom? Who the heck would want to wear this? Not me.
Um.. yeah – this shirt screams… * I HAVE BOOBS AND I WANT YOU TO LOOK AT THEM!! (NO REALLY I DO!)* On a secondary point. Who chose the colors? Black and gold stripes with Red? UGH.
That’s pretty much Lost in Translation for me.

 

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