A Masterpiece!

ariel · 6th August 2006, 07:30 PM

Just ended.
Yes, I know, it is not nice to make fun of foreigners' English. Half of the Forumites (myself included) do not view English as their native tongue.
Still... There are some examples that make you laugh hysterically.
Here is one for your vicarious enjoyment. Read the description. And remember: the price of this guitar is < $2, but S&H ... $345!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
Have fun.

Freddy · 6th August 2006, 07:43 PM

His english is almost as good as my chinese

VANDOO · 6th August 2006, 08:09 PM

I HAVE GOT TO GIVE THEM CREDIT FOR TRYING

TO BE ABLE TO WRITE SO MANY OF THE TERMS, DESCRIPTION, SHIPPING, ECT IS QUITE A FEAT CONSIDERING THE LACK OF KNOWLEGE OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. I COULD NEVER BE SO VERBOSE IN ANY OTHER LANGUAGE AND TRYING IT IN CHINESE EVEN WITH THE HELP OF BOOKS WOULD BE AN EVEN WORSE DISASTER FOR ME.

I NEVER REALIZED THAT THE ELECTRIC GUITAR WAS AN OLD CHINESE ARTEFACT. LOL THEY DO HAVE SOME SWORDS AND STUFF ALSO

Zifir · 6th August 2006, 08:58 PM

Prepare for the return of Pidgin English..This time the initiative comes from the east though

katana · 6th August 2006, 10:19 PM

Ariel are you a musician also..........or did you search for AXE

Andrew · 6th August 2006, 11:11 PM

I suspect the seller is using a translation program. I can't imagine some of those complex words being present in an inexperienced english speaker's lexicon.

ariel · 6th August 2006, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katana

Ariel are you a musician also..........or did you search for AXE

Actually, my son was looking for "guitar". Just his luck: a $0.99 Stradivarius

Bill M · 6th August 2006, 11:59 PM

Since this is an Ethnographic weapons forum, can I assume this piece is vintage American club or axe (as stated earlier)?

I enjoy the Chinese initiative and trying to get something said, even if it did come out weird!

Sometimes they use english words I have never heard. I got called a "Marplot" (officious busybody who wants to ruin someone) by a Chinese seller to whom I sent a well deserved negative.

wolviex · 7th August 2006, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew

I suspect the seller is using a translation program. I can't imagine some of those complex words being present in an inexperienced english speaker's lexicon.

No doubt it's translation program. I just wonder why do I try so hard while I can use one too

not2sharp · 7th August 2006, 08:27 AM

So what dynasty is this thing from?

n2s

6th August 2006, 07:30 PM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	A Masterpiece! Just ended. Yes, I know, it is not nice to make fun of foreigners' English. Half of the Forumites (myself included) do not view English as their native tongue. Still... There are some examples that make you laugh hysterically. Here is one for your vicarious enjoyment. Read the description. And remember: the price of this guitar is < $2, but S&H ... $345! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1 Have fun.

6th August 2006, 07:43 PM	#2
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	His english is almost as good as my chinese

6th August 2006, 08:09 PM	#3
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	I HAVE GOT TO GIVE THEM CREDIT FOR TRYING TO BE ABLE TO WRITE SO MANY OF THE TERMS, DESCRIPTION, SHIPPING, ECT IS QUITE A FEAT CONSIDERING THE LACK OF KNOWLEGE OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. I COULD NEVER BE SO VERBOSE IN ANY OTHER LANGUAGE AND TRYING IT IN CHINESE EVEN WITH THE HELP OF BOOKS WOULD BE AN EVEN WORSE DISASTER FOR ME. I NEVER REALIZED THAT THE ELECTRIC GUITAR WAS AN OLD CHINESE ARTEFACT. LOL THEY DO HAVE SOME SWORDS AND STUFF ALSO

6th August 2006, 08:58 PM	#4
Zifir Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Istanbul Posts: 228	Prepare for the return of Pidgin English..This time the initiative comes from the east though

6th August 2006, 10:19 PM	#5
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	Ariel are you a musician also..........or did you search for AXE

6th August 2006, 11:11 PM	#6
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	I suspect the seller is using a translation program. I can't imagine some of those complex words being present in an inexperienced english speaker's lexicon.

6th August 2006, 11:59 PM	#8
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Since this is an Ethnographic weapons forum, can I assume this piece is vintage American club or axe (as stated earlier)? I enjoy the Chinese initiative and trying to get something said, even if it did come out weird! Sometimes they use english words I have never heard. I got called a "Marplot" (officious busybody who wants to ruin someone) by a Chinese seller to whom I sent a well deserved negative.

7th August 2006, 08:27 AM	#10
not2sharp Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 210	So what dynasty is this thing from? n2s