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(Message started by: gore2424 on Mar 28^th, 2008, 12:05pm)

Title: Priceless
Post by gore2424 on Mar 28^th, 2008, 12:05pm

DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS TRUE BUT SENDING OUT ANYWAY.
Read the following explanation before looking at the picture!

Most Syrians struggle to even read Arabic, much less have a clue about reading English.

So, how do a group of
Syrian protest leaders create the most impact with their signs by having the
standard 'Death To Americans' (etc.) slogans printed in English?

Answer:
They simply hire an English-speaking civilian to translate and write their statements into English.

Unfortunately, in this case, they were unaware that the 'civilian' insurance company employee hired for the job was a retired US Army Sergeant! Obviously,
pictures of this protest rally never made their way to Arab TV networks, but
the results were PRICELESS!

This picture is not doctored. http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/gore2424/ATT00001.jpg

bus fare to protest rally -$0.50

paint and canvas protest signs- $32.00

Asking a retired US Army Sergeant to translate your anti-American slogans- PRICELESS

Title: Re: Priceless
Post by Linda_Howell on Mar 28^th, 2008, 12:13pm

http://www.snopes.com/photos/signs/bombus.asp

Title: Re: Priceless
Post by brewcrew on Mar 28^th, 2008, 12:17pm

on 03/28/08 at 12:05:16, gore2424 wrote:

DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS TRUE BUT SENDING OUT ANYWAY.

Why? You might want to check to see if it's true first.

Title: Re: Priceless
Post by John Michael Smith on Mar 28^th, 2008, 12:21pm

I love this one.

http://www.snopes.com/photos/signs/graphics/spamus.jpg

Title: Re: Priceless
Post by JeffB on Mar 28^th, 2008, 12:22pm

I always get a chuckle from that pic.

;;D

I have a few of Uncle Johns bathroom readers which have some interesting translations from around the world. One is a sign in a French hotel that says "Please feel free to take advantage of our chamber maid".

She must one of the hardest working people in France!

Title: Re: Priceless
Post by gore2424 on Mar 28^th, 2008, 6:51pm

all I can say is I am sorry and will think 67 times about posting anything else Terry (i am such an idiot)

Title: Re: Priceless
Post by KJ on Mar 28^th, 2008, 7:01pm

I thought it was funny, even if fake. ;;D

Screw the board police, Terry, thanks for posting ;)

Title: Re: Priceless
Post by Ray on Mar 28^th, 2008, 7:07pm

Humor is priceless -- even if not true. Duh!

Thanks Terry,

Ray

Title: Re: Priceless
Post by Charlotte on Mar 28^th, 2008, 7:15pm

Thanks, Terry. I needed that. I wouldn't think it was true, but i really think it is sadly funny.

Charlotte

Title: Re: Priceless
Post by karma on Mar 28^th, 2008, 7:25pm

Quote:

Screw the board police, Terry, thanks for posting

[smiley=sayyes.gif]

Title: Re: Priceless
Post by Annette on Mar 28^th, 2008, 8:34pm

Who cares if its false or true ? It was hilarious !

Thanks for posting it :)

Title: Re: Priceless
Post by Charlie on Mar 28^th, 2008, 9:51pm

The best thing about stuff like this is that somewhere along the line something like this almost certainly happens....no doubt in a small way, perhaps years ago but I bet it did. :o

Funny though.

Charlie

Title: Re: Priceless
Post by zwibbs/Scott on Mar 29^th, 2008, 4:21am

I thought it was funny!!!