Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Spanification

Just thought I should share one of the cultural phenomena here that makes me laugh the most: what I will call Spanifications, though I am sure there is a better word...

Basically this means an interpretation of a word in english based on spanish phonetics. When spoken, these are funny enough. When written, they are HILARIOUS.

For example:

Graffiti seen on a highway wall: MADAFAKER

Translation: Motherfucker

Name of a day care center: JAPI VERDY

Translation: Happy Birdie

Believe me, there are more. I will keep posting the good ones as I see em.

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