Octopus Formality

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Octopus Formality! Declare Shines! Or what about a building called “Jointville”?

These are all real examples of Konglish seen across the South Korean peninsula. Whether you visit the “No. 8 close intimacy consulate” or want to enter the “SkinShowBiz”, these are some of the silliest uses of English seen while traveling Korea for five years. Over 120 pictures inside.

BONUS: not one, not two, but FIVE drinking games to play with the pictures are in the back.

Pictures are shown one to a page, and come with minimal commentary to keep the focus on the hilarity. A short essay introduces the pictures, in case Konglish is something new to you.

NOTE: book rated PG-13 for some adult words.

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This post first appeared at Octopus Formality on One Weird Globe.

Source: Chris Backe - AKA Chris in South Korea