About Me (Barbara Weibel)

Barbara Weibel After years of working 70 hours a week at jobs I detested, I felt like the proverbial "hole in the donut" - solid on the outside, but empty on the inside. Searching for meaning in my life, I abandoned my successful but unsatisfying career and set out on a six-month solo backpacking trip around the world to pursue my true passions of travel, writing, and photography. My blog features stories about the destinations I visit, people I meet, the crazy things...Read more here....


My friend Joan forwarded me an email containing some photos of signs found in China. Then I did a little looking around the Internet and found a few more. It’s obvious the Chinese are trying, but I think they need to fire their translator. I couldn’t stop laughing. Take a look:


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


Definitely not politically correct!


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


Out of the nine planets, what are the chances?


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics

Too bizarre even for a comment


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


I’ve been in India where they have no toilet paper; believe me, I’d treasure it


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


Huh?


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


I will, I definitely will!


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


I just hope this sign was not found in a restaurant


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


Go ahead and slip – there are no attorneys in China


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


We want you to enjoy our lakes, really we do


Funny signs<br /> found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


Especially treasured toilet paper


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


Much tastier than the adult variety


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


Bad for the fishes, painful for you


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


Unisex bathroom dilemma


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


For a male CIA double agent?


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


If there’s one thing we don’ need help with….


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


But tastes like chicken


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


I’d gladly give my seat to a crippie, but a gravid?


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


A separate entrance for Hos…why didn’t I think of that?


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


Sounds better than canned water doesn’t it?


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


Go over there to die, please. Thank you.


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


Not nice. Some of my best friends are liquor heads.


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


Look up and down the aisle twice before proceeding…


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


Uhuh – when I chew it


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


Should Starbucks be concerned?


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


I wouldn’t tickle him


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


Weird, because horsebeans sound SOOOOO delicious


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


Where the most fashionable shop


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


So, the rumors are true!


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


What?


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


There they go again, discriminating against the alcoholics


Funny signs found in China as they get ready for the Olympics


So this is where they all end up!

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  • http://capepinesmotel.com Bill Rapant

    Thank you, Barbara. I really needed a good laugh today!

    Bill

  • http://capepinesmotel.com Bill Rapant

    Thank you, Barbara. I really needed a good laugh today!

    Bill

  • http://genplus.blogspot.com Janet Wendy Spiegel

    I think your website is wonderful…I’ll gladly add your link to my blog and I look forward to reading a whole lot more!

  • http://genplus.blogspot.com Janet Wendy Spiegel

    I think your website is wonderful…I’ll gladly add your link to my blog and I look forward to reading a whole lot more!

  • Dianne

    I had a good laugh. Just for your info re: the bus sign, “Gravid” they meant pregnant women. Just a bit of trivia.

  • Dianne

    I had a good laugh. Just for your info re: the bus sign, “Gravid” they meant pregnant women. Just a bit of trivia.

  • http://www.firstbathrooms.co.uk Shower enclosure

    ha this is so funny. made me chuckle

    good blog

    jen xx

  • http://www.firstbathrooms.co.uk Shower enclosure

    ha this is so funny. made me chuckle

    good blog

    jen xx

  • http://www.firstbathrooms.co.uk Shower Enclosure

    ha ha this was brilliant

    Jill xx :-)

  • http://www.firstbathrooms.co.uk Shower Enclosure

    ha ha this was brilliant

    Jill xx :-)

  • http://www.freedomfitnessbc.com Fitness Vancouver

    The Chineese olympic games were one of the best in history, and they also won the most golds too, congradulations.

    Emily B

  • http://www.freedomfitnessbc.com Fitness Vancouver

    The Chineese olympic games were one of the best in history, and they also won the most golds too, congradulations.

    Emily B

  • Claire

    LOL! This was very funny

  • Claire

    LOL! This was very funny

  • http://www.mysardinia.com mySardinia

    LOL!

    i think they did a pretty good job with the fireworks… but with the fake performers and all… i don;t think so

  • http://www.mysardinia.com mySardinia

    LOL!

    i think they did a pretty good job with the fireworks… but with the fake performers and all… i don;t think so

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