Have you ever seen a sign that made you question reality? We’re not talking about simple typos, but rather life-altering mistranslations that tell you not to “eat,” warn you that “people are eating children,” or advise you to “carefully slip and fall down.” Scroll through these hilarious and confusing mistakes, and remember: sometimes, machine translation should just be left unsupervised.
Mind your manners (and diet)
No matter how hungry you are during a long layover, resist the urge to nibble on the airport flooring.
Aromatic soup special
For the adventurous palate: a soup with a truly unforgettable and highly specific aroma.
Hands off, we’re here to help
This store offers surprisingly intimate customer service
Unexpected day off
When life calls for personal circumstances, this closure notice takes honesty to a very extreme level.
Carefully clumsy
They are actively warning you to execute your inevitable slip and fall with precision and grace.
Construction hazard
This warning sign provides too much anatomical detail about the construction project taking place nearby.
Leash your children?
Please leash your dog, because apparently, the biggest predator problem in this area is human-on-child consumption.
The origin story
Finally, an explanation for the human race: most of us are merely the accidental result of collisions.
Gastrointestinal
This dish promises a dining experience so powerful it will violently restructure your digestive system.
Sincere pity
We are sincerely apologizing, but mostly we just feel really, really bad for you, specifically.
Firefighting, redefined
In case of fire, forget the extinguisher: just grab the nearest high-explosive device and deal with the problem.
Report your theft
If you, yourself, are suddenly stolen by a pickpocket, please pause your abduction to make a quick phone call.
English 102 fundamentals
Before you can master “Grammar,” you must first perfect the fine art of “Riding” your subject.
Don’t touch Manuel
Poor Manuel just wants to do his job, so please let the automatic doors handle the opening.
Shoots special
For a truly unique flavor profile, try the salad that somehow includes pee shoots in the ingredient list.
English for Acadsoc
This English textbook cover proves that a “good good study” leads to completely nonsensical phrases.
Buyer beware
Finally, a store that is completely honest about the shocking quality of the goods they are trying to sell you.
New retail concept
Head to this corner if you need a place to quietly indulge in a truly private, self-service shopping experience.
Permitted activities only
The toilet rules are very specific about the only two bodily functions allowed in this room.
Commitment issues
This establishment is so noncommittal about being a restaurant that dining here is entirely up to your mood.
Password protected
To access the Wi-Fi, you must first acknowledge that the network is controlled entirely by someone’s “WIFE.”
Comfortrability
These slippers magically increase in “comforrability” with every step you take, if that is even a word.
No feeding allowed
This sign demands that you avoid drinking and, more importantly, never attempt to “teat” in public areas.
The honest market
This store explicitly warns you that their food items are intended for consumption only when you are in a compromised state.
Barely there salt
This pie’s salt content is so minimalistic, it barely adheres to the pastry’s surface.
