spotted this sign in the rick's rear-view mirror:
more love give spean
any idea what this can mean? and yes, the last word was "spean"
rickshaw sign
any idea what this can mean? and yes, the last word was "spean"
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8 reactions:
I've been on motorized rickshaws in Delhi, Kathmandu and Bangkok, and found them more-or-less terrifying. No big deal to you, I'm sure.
English is pressed into very unfamiliar shapes all over the world. There is a very funny website of bad English, mostly from Japan, www.engrish.com. I can't even come up with a guess as to what "spean" refers to. English words that sounds somewhat similar don't make sense, either. (Steam, bean, sperm?) I don't speak Maharashtri or any part of HUGME except the E, so I can't tell if it might refer to a local name. Quite a puzzle.
the guy must have meant 'peace' and asked the sticker wala to give the letters for it.i think so.
I was just going to ask *you* that question! :)
You always have the most interesting posts...
Sperm?
No idea at first glance it looked like sperm.
I've no idea, unless it's a reference to giving a larger tip?
What lens did you use for this shot? It is wonderful!
-Kim
Seattle Daily Photo
Here's another analysis:
1. more love give spean
2. more love gives pain
3. too much love gives pain
4. too much love will kill you
Clearly a "Queen" fan ;-)
I think it's meant to be spurn
more love give spurn
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