Jun 29, 2006 5:14 PM

More English Training Needed

Akihabara attracts a lot of foriegners with money, which is why English-language signs are all over the place. They are translated just about as well as the old video games they advertise. Oh, and then there’s this one. This was placed in a box full of what’s known here as janku-hin or broken consoles and […]

Akihabara attracts a lot of foriegners with money, which is why English-language signs are all over the place. They are translated just about as well as the old video games they advertise.

Oh, and then there's this one. This was placed in a box full of what's known here as janku-hin or broken consoles and games sold as-is.

When this mark adheres, it is not warrantable.
It breaks.
It doesn't move.
It doesn't confirm it.
Important.
All sales are final.
Money cannot be returned.
The discount cannot be done.
The question is not answered.
English cannot be spoken.
It puts the fucking lotion in the basket.

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