Tag Archives: humor

Buying Socks in China: Tougher Than It Sounds

Posted on September 29, 2014 by findingfoodfluently

Before visiting China for the first time in August 2003, I truly expected to find clothes cleaners (洗染店 xǐrǎndiàn) all over the place. Was this the first thing on my mind as I landed in Guilin? No. It was the second. … Continue reading →

Posted in China & Hong Kong, Clothing, East & Southeast Asia | Tagged China, humor, Shanghai, shoes, sign, socks | 1 Comment

A Brand. A Name. But Never, Ever Together.

Posted on October 19, 2013 by findingfoodfluently

Engrish? Maybe not. Cheeky? Yep. Exclusive to Asia? No, but many of my posts seem to be. Thus, today we’re going to check out a few stores without a care in the world. How did I already jump to that … Continue reading →

Posted in Clothing, East & Southeast Asia, pop culture, South Asia | Tagged Asia, brand, copyright, humor, marketing | 1 Comment

If the Shoe Doesn’t Fit it Must be a Dud

Posted on May 2, 2013 by findingfoodfluently

Is shopping a priority on your travels? Don’t have a problem wearing shirts half your size made just down the street from where you bought them? I used to think that one of the luggage stores at the main Shenzhen, … Continue reading →

Posted in China & Hong Kong, East & Southeast Asia, Human Nature, pop culture | Tagged China, chingrish, Engrish, humor, shopping | 3 Comments

Is My Child Gluten-Free? Cheap Chinese Chingrish

Posted on January 6, 2013 by findingfoodfluently

Oh sorry. I’ve been busy wafting some of my Immigrant Coma incense, Like a good Edison. Wait, what? Yep, that’s Engrish. Engrish can be defined as the simple misplacement/incorrect usage of a letter (ie, no smorking or clazy sale), or as utter … Continue reading →