25 Items That Got Hilariously Lost In Translation

If you've ever traveled outside of the United States, chances are you've seen a sign or article of clothing that got a little bit messed up in the translation process.

On the internet, these sorts of translation fails fall into a category that goes by the rather un-politically-correct heading of "Engrish." The "Engrish.com" blog has been cataloging these funny language fails since 1996. Yes, you read that right: 1996! Can you think of any other blog that has been around for that long? There's clearly a lot of bad translation fodder to be found around the world.

More recently, you can find the funniest "Engrish" fails on Reddit, of course. The site's Engrish subreddit has over 56,000 subscribers so it's clearly still relevant all these years later, and it remains one of the best places to view the funny translation fails eagle-eyed redditors spot while traveling.

Below you'll find 25 of the funniest "Engrish" items that got hilariously mangled in translation. These images are part "You Had One Job," part sign fail, and 100% funny! Check them out.

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You Read The Sign: No Wang-Wang!

Where might one find a "no wang" zone these days? A sorority? Perhaps a nunnery? I give up.

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Explosive Dog

This is nothing to joke around about. My dog exploded once after he ate a whole rotisserie chicken. Took forever to clean up.

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Do Not Stair

Yes, please stop that. Don't you know "stairing" is rude?

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Well, at Least It's Not Permanent...

Oh wait. Oops.

"He tried to translate his last name to Russian using google translate. Instead of "Botrokoff" it says 'no translation.'"

This might not be the worst tattoo misspelling we've ever seen, but it's certainly funny!

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Explodes the Large Intestines

But what if I don't want my large intestines to be exploded? What then?!

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What Kind of Hospital Is This?

WHAT examination??! Where did these doctors get their medical licenses? The Playboy mansion?

"Yes, I'm here to have my c**t examined."

"Right this way, madam."

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Sausage in the Father-in-Law

Whatever this is, we don't want any part of it!

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Don't Forget to Carry Your Thing

It's best if you can never leave home without your thing! You never know when you might need that thing.

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Shoplifters Will Be Prostituted

The rent-a-cops in this mall are NOT kidding around.

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Deformed Man Passage

Well, that's just plain rude.

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90% of All People Are Caused by Accidents

Sponsored by the local condom-making factory.

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Very Suspicious Supermarket

This market is watching you, and it does not like what it sees! If this shop had eyes it would be narrowing them at you and muttering something under its breath.

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