Label Babel

Well proportioned shop

2009-11-29T15:13:00.001-08:00

Ah well, it's been a while since I sniggered in a completely culturally insensitive manner. I feel better for this.

Chinese Piles

2009-08-16T20:20:00.000-07:00

I have no idea...

Dark Secrets

2009-06-13T18:58:00.000-07:00

Dark secrets in the underarm and groins? Get them sorted at Saigon Lady!

Do Not Donuts

2009-06-13T18:34:00.001-07:00

Do Not, great name. Trang Hung Dao, HCMC

Jobi

2009-03-28T20:15:00.000-07:00

Welcome

2009-03-06T18:06:00.000-08:00

Only one smile but I hope it's a good one

Vinpearl entertainment

2009-03-06T17:41:00.000-08:00

I was in Nha Trang this week and was offered chances to see elephant and bear shows, ride ostriches or watch dog and monkey shows. Vietnam still likes performing animal shows. I've had conversations with people about their cruelty or being inappropriate ways to treat animals but no-one so far has responded wth anything other than some comment about the animals being cute or clever.

I suspect Vietnam hasn't had the luxury of being able to get all worked up about animal dignity having some bigger concerns to get sorted out.

The pictures here feature animals used in a very popular show at Vinpearl Land, Nha Trang. I find them heartbreaking and avoid them. I also support Wildlife at Risk who are doing a good job in education and practical rescue and protection programmes.

Mental Dental

2009-02-22T02:07:00.000-08:00

At last a toothpaste that dentists will really like. Guaranteed increased business.

Comes with free toothbrush.

Corporate thanks

2009-02-05T18:22:00.000-08:00

A value customer, as in Tesco Value*?

Thank you for your corporation in complying with our personel fortune request.

Those unfamiliar with Tesco Value might find this educational

Excelent

2009-02-05T18:19:00.000-08:00

Odd, at first it looks like two ls close up but no, just one big fat one. Excelent!

Bond is Back

2009-02-05T18:17:00.000-08:00

and is wants better translator, a crafty one.

The World Best Coffee

2008-12-20T17:31:00.000-08:00

Angel-in-us is a new arrival in Vietnam, it's a franchise spin off of the mightly Lotte of Lotte Mart and Lotteria (We Love Hamburger) fame so the odd bit of mangled English is to be expected.

Wine Waffle

2008-12-20T17:27:00.000-08:00

Found in the Green Leaf Cafe, Bong Sen Hotel in District 1, HCMC. Boletus, technically correct but who the hell would order it? Who could forget cooked cheeses either?

Vietnam News advertisements

2008-11-12T06:33:00.000-08:00

I suspect that "rare as peaches" might be a common Vietnamese saying and am totally prepared to not understand it.

But why the zipped pear?

This is just an example of the dire need for proof readers in the advertising department.

Writer's Pad?

Pulp Friction

2008-11-10T02:17:00.000-08:00

Is it just me or is Pulppy not a good name for something that's supposed to be absorbent?

The extra "P" makes it sound even wetter.

Chest the ticket

2008-10-31T17:41:00.000-07:00

Oooh Pooh Chew

2008-10-30T04:53:00.000-07:00

Time to call the Brand Name Police.

FUKI Frocks

2008-10-19T03:13:00.000-07:00

Great name, I wonder how long it took them to think it up. The dresses are really quite nice, I hope they have their name on the bag. (Bui Vien, Backpacker central)

Con Converse

2008-10-19T03:09:00.000-07:00

Converse have a wide range of shoes, clearly their range isn't wide enough though. I present the Glam Rock Seventies baseball boot. Sequins, wedge, perfect.

But not Converse.

Not Kiwi

2008-09-22T05:18:00.000-07:00

So, Kiwi, that means it has something to do with New Zealand. Right?

Wrong.

Filling time

2008-09-15T03:04:00.000-07:00

My first requirement of a lever arch file is that it has a non-tedious weight.

Water froofing is always a bonus.

What I would give for interchangeable pockers!

Rotten Narrow Table Ox Repository Anyone?

2008-09-06T20:38:00.000-07:00

Or perhaps a little oop-la ham and fumigation?

Viking Restaurant, Phu My Hung, South Saigon

Drink, Drunk, Dance

2008-09-05T23:11:00.000-07:00

Chiang Mai, Thailand, I recognise the pattern.

Whip Bear

2008-09-04T02:41:00.000-07:00

Glitter pens and absolutely nothing to do with large hairy men weilding crops.

Take note

2008-09-03T06:52:00.000-07:00

This is my notebook,

I'll use it valueablely.

S and M Travel

2008-08-31T21:43:00.000-07:00

Vientiane, Laos

Would all passengers please ensure that their slaves are safely stowed in the overhead lockers.

White Bear

2008-08-31T21:38:00.003-07:00

Of course it is. Taken using a flash in a busy cafe toilet. I suffer for my obsession.

Lifestyle Store

2008-08-31T21:36:00.000-07:00

Veggy's, Phu My Hung, South Saigon

Clarty Shower

2008-08-31T21:28:00.000-07:00

Seen in Laos, you have to know that Clarty is a Scottish word for dirty, manky. filthy, grubby and generally everything a shower shouldn't be.

Watch the Nem Levi's Commercial

2008-08-31T21:26:00.000-07:00

Cong Away Sin.

There are a lot of counterfeit goods in Vietnam, some are easier to spot than others.

Ars

2008-08-31T21:20:00.001-07:00

I always enjoy slipping a little arse into my shopping basket.

Arse liquid, aka Beer.

Crunchy Collon

2008-08-31T21:04:00.000-07:00

Harmless and very pink tasting but the name is off putting. There's a chocolate cream collon too.

Made by Glico in Japan and available in a surprising number of countries.

Someone ought to tell them.

2008-08-31T18:53:00.000-07:00

On the other hand, nah, let it be. The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is a Muslim separatist rebel group located in Southern Philippines. Wikipedia

Label Babel

2008-08-31T09:37:00.001-07:00

Just a collection of all the kack that gets written on labels, the misprints, typos, bad spelling and generally odd use of the English language. Most of these appear on www.amasc.blogspot.com but they really deserve a home of their own.