I was googling with regards to dashboard designs (the project that I’m working on) and came across this site, which talks about localization, internationalization and so on. Not only the site talks about technical stuff, it lists so many funny incidents/signs related to global culture. Here are few that I liked. Visit the site and have fun:

Hotel Signs
In a Japanese hotel: You are invited to take advantage of the chambermaid. (wow, is there a specific time?)

In a Bangkok dry cleaner’s: Drop your trousers here for best results. (shouldn’t they be?)

In an advertisement by a Hong Kong dentist: Teeth extracted by the latest Methodists. (I know church extracts money out of wallets; never knew they do this too…)

In a Rome laundry: Ladies, leave your clothes here and spend the afternoon having a good time. (Probably they should go to Bangkok)

In a Tokyo bar: Special cocktails for the ladies with nuts. (I definetly know few ladies to be sent there)

Odd Signs
Outside a photographer’s studio: Out to lunch: if not back by five, out for dinner also. (hmm…I’m going to put that on the door)

On a maternity room door: PUSH. PUSH. PUSH. (not this on my door…)

On a fence: Salesmen welcome! Dog food is expensive!

Real Ads
NICE PARACHUTE NEVER OPENED – USED ONCE (where is that guy now…)

and best for the last

FOR SALE BY OWNER: Complete set of Encyclopedia Britannica. 45 volumes. Excellent condition. $1,000.00 or best offer. No longer needed. Got married last weekend. Wife knows everything