Dec 10 2007
Smoothie Signage
This was supposed to be Saturday night’s entry, but a killer migraine had me incapacitated and unable to update. *gasp!* So, here are a few pictures I snapped while Hubby and I were out and about Christmas shopping at Ward Warehouse.
This isn’t something you see everyday, an establishment that serves durian in Hawaii. It’s one of the only foods that Andrew Zimmern (from the “Bizarre Foods” TV show) can’t/won’t eat. It’s also banned from certain public places in Asia because of its uncanny ability to offend patrons with its strong, unsavory odor. I suppose it’s an acquired taste. Needless to say, I passed on that and opted for the more mainstream strawberry/banana smoothie. Boring, I know.
Another gem that I found at the same stand was this badly-written sign advertising bubble drinks. I’m not sure what “let me crazy” is supposed to mean. Engrish translations, anyone?
A 30-something Christian girl, blissfully wedded to her perfect match (the yang to her yin) of 14 years. A new mom to her miracle baby, born on October 4, 2008. Living life in Hawaii, less than 5 miles from her hometown, a slave to her mortgage payment, but seeking balance in her pursuit of family, faith, recreation, and rest.
Gets Me Crazy? Makes me crazy? Weird. For more crazy signs, check out http://www.Engrish.com .
In Southeast Asia, Singapore and Thailand in particular, you will find the classic “NO” sign (a sign with a big red crossed circle) with the durian on it, in Taxi’s and hotels and some shopping malls.