On Fri, 19 Dec 1997 19:29:21 +0000 Paul Hunt <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
writes:
>Rick Feibusch wrote:
>>
>> Dear Listers -
>>
>> Here is a look at how shrewd American business people translate
>their
>> slogans into foreign languages. The process could use some
>Process
>> Improvement...
>
>Kenny Everett (deceased UK TV comedy whatsit) came up with a number of
>
>the reverse. The only one that presently comes to mind is Bum (make,
>not flavour) crisps from Spain. The French also make a lemonade
>called
>Psssht.
>
>PaulH.
Paul - thanks for the Kenny reference - truly one of the worlds funniest
humans
do you remember the following conversation he had with a guest on the TV
show?
KE :"oh by the way - Roy Rogers"
Guest :"doesnt everybody?"
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Australians call Scotch tape/sellotape DUREX, In England, Durex is a
brand
of "one eyed oncers" - condoms to most of us
Can you imagine going into a store in London and asking for a "roll"
durex????
mike robson
69 roadster
70 BGT
72 roadster
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