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.
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.
ReplyDeleteEnglish 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.
ReplyDeleteI was just going to ask *you* that question! :)
ReplyDeleteYou always have the most interesting posts...
Sperm?
ReplyDeleteNo idea at first glance it looked like sperm.
ReplyDeleteI've no idea, unless it's a reference to giving a larger tip?
ReplyDeleteWhat lens did you use for this shot? It is wonderful!
-Kim
Seattle Daily Photo
Here's another analysis:
ReplyDelete1. 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
ReplyDeletemore love give spurn