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The Lounge at the End of the Universe => Gallimaufry => Topic started by: Russell Nash on February 10, 2009, 11:35:43 AM

Title: I saw this the other day.
Post by: Russell Nash on February 10, 2009, 11:35:43 AM

I got a small camera a little while back, just so I could always have one with me.  I got a little belt pack for it and wear it almost all of the time.  I did this, because I always see what I think are very funny things.  I wanted to be able to take a quick shot, so i could show other people.  You're "other people". 

I'll post silly shots, especially stuff that is normal in Germany, but Americans would find strange.  If you guys get any shots, that belong here, add them too.  We all see stuff every day that makes us giggle.

Title: Re: I saw this the other day.
Post by: Russell Nash on February 10, 2009, 11:55:43 AM

This was at the politician supply store.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3268563095_62d420b17c.jpg)

It's actually hot and sour soup from China.

Title: Re: I saw this the other day.
Post by: Talia on February 10, 2009, 12:37:18 PM

I'd say it's delicious but...
;)

Title: Re: I saw this the other day.
Post by: stePH on February 10, 2009, 02:25:17 PM

I'm sure you've already seen Engrish.com (http://www.engrish.com).

(http://www.engrish.com//wp-content/uploads/2008/08/everybody-gets-off.jpg)

Title: Re: I saw this the other day.
Post by: Talia on February 10, 2009, 04:21:06 PM

that sounds like a good game.

Title: Re: I saw this the other day.
Post by: Zathras on February 21, 2009, 01:29:39 PM

Quote from: stePH on February 10, 2009, 02:25:17 PM

I'm sure you've already seen Engrish.com (http://www.engrish.com).

(http://www.engrish.com//wp-content/uploads/2008/08/everybody-gets-off.jpg)

I bet that's not cheap!

Title: Re: I saw this the other day.
Post by: Russell Nash on May 16, 2009, 06:22:01 PM

I'm sure this is from the states, but this was the first i'd seen it.  Sorry about the camera shake but my wife gets annoyed at me when I use a flash in the store.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3559/3535926721_2531dfc68a_o.jpg)

Title: Re: I saw this the other day.
Post by: wakela on May 18, 2009, 06:42:23 AM

I'll see your fudge.  And raise...

(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v650/124/118/1201448156/n1201448156_30490784_8269023.jpg)

Also taken in Germany.

It's pretty interesting the things that American companies try in other countries that they don't sell back home.  In Japan Playboy is known more as a clothing brand like Tommy Hilfiger.  I even saw a girl's high school uniform that had little bow-tied rabbit heads on the socks.

Title: Re: I saw this the other day.
Post by: wakela on May 18, 2009, 06:47:23 AM

aaaaand speaking of Japan....

(http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v4450/124/118/1201448156/n1201448156_30490722_8284474.jpg)

Plenty more where this came from.
Pictures, I mean.

Title: Re: I saw this the other day.
Post by: Russell Nash on May 18, 2009, 06:49:21 AM

The Playboy stores here in Berlin (I've seen two fairly close to each other, so there are probably quite a few) sell only in girls colors.  There's nothing in there a straight guy would wear.

Title: Re: I saw this the other day.
Post by: lowky on May 18, 2009, 01:53:33 PM

Quote from: wakela on May 18, 2009, 06:42:23 AM

I'll see your fudge.  And raise...

(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v650/124/118/1201448156/n1201448156_30490784_8269023.jpg)

Also taken in Germany.

It's pretty interesting the things that American companies try in other countries that they don't sell back home.  In Japan Playboy is known more as a clothing brand like Tommy Hilfiger.  I even saw a girl's high school uniform that had little bow-tied rabbit heads on the socks.

actually I have bought both the Jim and Jack w/cola in the states.  I prefer the Jim with Lemon Lime though.  Here in China Playboy is also a very popular clothing brand.

Title: Re: I saw this the other day.
Post by: Zathras on May 18, 2009, 02:16:29 PM

Yup, the Whiskey and Cola in a can has been around in the States for a while.  The fudge I haven't seen, but J.D. puts out some awesome chocolates.

Title: Re: I saw this the other day.
Post by: Russell Nash on May 18, 2009, 02:30:08 PM

I went to the place, where i saw the fudge, today.  Right at the top of the escalator going to that floor was a display of the JD cola.  First time I'd seen it. 

I found something else really strange right around the corner.  I got a shot.  I'll put it up later.

Title: Re: I saw this the other day.
Post by: wakela on May 19, 2009, 02:28:32 AM

Quote from: Zorag on May 18, 2009, 02:16:29 PM

Yup, the Whiskey and Cola in a can has been around in the States for a while.  The fudge I haven't seen, but J.D. puts out some awesome chocolates.

Oh, well.  That's the risk you take being out of country for so long...  Do you guys have the canned wine?  They introduced that here a while back. 

Continuing on the drinks theme, I know you guys don't have this one:
(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs009.snc1/4450_1168346727785_1201448156_30490736_8293977_n.jpg)

Title: Re: I saw this the other day.
Post by: Russell Nash on June 17, 2009, 07:43:43 PM

Saw this one when I was walking my wife back to work after we went out for lunch.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/3636691968_bc21949aa0.jpg) website (http://www.hotel-california.de/start.php?url=http://www.hotel-california.de/)

You can check out, but you can never leave.

Title: Re: I saw this the other day.
Post by: Russell Nash on August 28, 2009, 08:07:42 PM

Mr. Clean's German cousin, Meister Proper.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2199/3535926975_d9c03414d6_o.jpg)