That is a classic example of “Engrish.” I’m 47, and back in the 1970’s (77-78) my mom bought the old man a gift, and it was a little tool set, screwdrivers i think they all were. But, the box that it was packaged in was neatly laid out with instructions, and warning phrases etc., and it was besieged with grammar error’s so heinous, that had we complained to the Chinese authorities the maker, shipper, the doorman, and anyone within earshot would have been executed! well, maybe. . . Mom purchased it without noticing any problem, “typical mother oblivion,”Dad noticed immediately and he loved it and took care of it, and he kept it atop his desk for years. . . . AYBABTU!
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1 Zach // Jun 12, 2008 at 9:47 pm
That is a classic example of “Engrish.” I’m 47, and back in the 1970’s (77-78) my mom bought the old man a gift, and it was a little tool set, screwdrivers i think they all were. But, the box that it was packaged in was neatly laid out with instructions, and warning phrases etc., and it was besieged with grammar error’s so heinous, that had we complained to the Chinese authorities the maker, shipper, the doorman, and anyone within earshot would have been executed! well, maybe. . . Mom purchased it without noticing any problem, “typical mother oblivion,”Dad noticed immediately and he loved it and took care of it, and he kept it atop his desk for years. . . . AYBABTU!
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