One thing that always brightens my day is Korean place or shop names... or words in English that are just downright wrong. I guess it's the same as in China, where they think it's cool to use an English word - despite perhaps, not knowing what the word really means, or if it just sounds strange.
Last weekend, I saw a store called "Big Store." Not that bad, except the store was possibly one of the smallest stores I've ever seen. And then there's all the "Beer and Coffee Bars." Hmm.. good combo. I wonder if I can pick up a latte and a lager to go for breakfast? Oh and who can forget the bar near my house- "Beer Hunter." Every time I see the name I picture a guy decked out in army fatigues with a sniper rifle, stalking elusive cans of beer through the trees.
There's also this little kid at school with a shirt with English writing on it... I can't remember exactly what it says, but it's something about picking up college girls. Real appropriate for a 5 year old!
I was at the gym today working out, when one of the personal trainers comes at me with a crumpled little piece of paper. After some broken English and some miming, I realized he wanted me to edit his grammar for his final English oral exam. He took me into the office, which of course made the other gym guys curious - so they're all watching me correct this guy's grammar. It was pretty funny - when I was done he offered me a little jar of tomato juice - which was nice but I declined (was I supposed to hold it while I pedalled on the bike and lifted weights?) It probably would have been polite to accept, but oh well. Anyways, he told me to come ask him for help if I have any questions about working out, which is cool! I will have to take him up on the offer.
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