livia
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Post by livia on Feb 18, 2008 13:26:01 GMT 1
Bonobo, I was waiting and waiting and nothing showed. Is it written in the 'sypmathetic ink' and I should use a candle's flame on the monitor to make it visible? |
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Post by Bonobo on Feb 18, 2008 23:59:39 GMT 1
Bonobo, I was waiting and waiting and nothing showed. Is it written in the 'sypmathetic ink' and I should use a candle's flame on the monitor to make it visible? Nope. A candle is too weak. You must use a flame thrower. But be very careful if you haven`t used it before!!!  |
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Post by livia on Feb 20, 2008 9:54:12 GMT 1
I must say I like Wprost's front pages very much. They are synthetic in thier very very unique way. I know some people object some of them as 'tasteless'. Indeed some of them are at least risky, or maybe - overly open ;D ;D ;D But '''''that's what our parents fought for'''''' - for the diversity and freedom in every possible aspect. Besides, the contents is usually less frivolous than the front page. Which is not to say I always agree with it! And you, dear forum members, what do you think about Wprost?
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Post by Bonobo on Mar 2, 2008 0:03:40 GMT 1
We do not serve these customers  |
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Post by Bonobo on Mar 2, 2008 0:07:25 GMT 1
I must say I like Wprost's front pages very much. They are synthetic in thier very very unique way. I know some people object some of them as 'tasteless'. Indeed some of them are at least risky, or maybe - overly open ;D ;D ;D But '''''that's what our parents fought for'''''' - for the diversity and freedom in every possible aspect. Besides, the contents is usually less frivolous than the front page. Which is not to say I always agree with it! And you, dear forum members, what do you think about Wprost? Yes, I like covers too. I have bee trying to find the most scandalous cover, the one about pollution, with Holy Mother wearing a a gas mask. The cover caused incredible uproar in early 90s. But you were too young to remember.... As for the contents of Wprost, I like it much less. The articles are written in the style of yellow press too often - either with ostentatious enthusiasm or blatant criticism. |
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Post by livia on Mar 3, 2008 11:25:41 GMT 1
I must say I like Wprost's front pages very much. They are synthetic in thier very very unique way. I know some people object some of them as 'tasteless'. Indeed some of them are at least risky, or maybe - overly open ;D ;D ;D But '''''that's what our parents fought for'''''' - for the diversity and freedom in every possible aspect. Besides, the contents is usually less frivolous than the front page. Which is not to say I always agree with it! And you, dear forum members, what do you think about Wprost? Yes, I like covers too. I have bee trying to find the most scandalous cover, the one about pollution, with Holy Mother wearing a a gas mask. The cover caused incredible uproar in early 90s. But you were too young to remember.... As for the contents of Wprost, I like it much less. The articles are written in the style of yellow press too often - either with ostentatious enthusiasm or blatant criticism. Yes I was too young, but I've seen the cover you mention. I didn't find it scandalous - perhaps I am too young for that too ;D ;D ;D I agree (sic! sic! sic!) with you that some articles are too black and white in Wprost. But that seems to become a feature all press. They are all going the tabloid path, so to say. The mankind is growing simple! And Wprost at least sometimes has the guts to provocatievely name a problem other magazines tend to blurr. For instance the Regards for Putinochio action. If you still remember it at your age, of course! ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Bonobo on Mar 3, 2008 21:37:35 GMT 1
Strategic partners - Polish and Georgian presidents. hahahaha  |
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Post by Bonobo on Mar 3, 2008 21:44:41 GMT 1
Yes I was too young, but I've seen the cover you mention. I didn't find it scandalous - perhaps I am too young for that too ;D ;D ;D Neither did I. I meant that it was considered scandalous by others, especially those radical Catholic parties. . But Wprost is considered a major player in the market of opinion magazines in Poland. It shouldn`t use this style. That is why I stopped buying it about 10 years ago and now I only buy the balanced Newsweek or, rarely, the leftist oriented Polityka. I do.  |
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Post by livia on Mar 4, 2008 21:30:56 GMT 1
But Wprost is considered a major player in the market of opinion magazines in Poland. It shouldn`t use this style. That is why I stopped buying it about 10 years ago and now I only buy the balanced Newsweek or, rarely, the leftist oriented Polityka. So if Wprost is considered a major player in the market opinion - that's enough reasons for us to read it, don't you think so? Your students probably read Wprost, that is what I mean. Besides - if you were a reader of Wprost you'd know from the last edtition for instance how to love Germany. And that in fact a lot of Poles already like it! ;D ;D ;D www.wprost.pl/ar/124734/Jak-pokochac-Niemcy/?I=1315 |
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Post by Bonobo on Mar 24, 2008 19:39:29 GMT 1
Moonshine vodka causes blindness! a propaganda poster from communist times.  |
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Post by livia on Mar 25, 2008 18:44:11 GMT 1
Moonshine vodka causes blindness! Funny since in Polish there's a very similar word to 'moonshine vodka' - księżycówka (księżyc is moon). There is a word 'krzakówka' as well - krzak is a bush. In English it wood be bush vodka. Not the best name nowadays. ;D ;D ;D However the Russian name their vodkas by the country leaders name...   |
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Post by Bonobo on Mar 25, 2008 21:50:01 GMT 1
Moonshine vodka causes blindness! Funny since in Polish there's a very similar word to 'moonshine vodka' - księżycówka (księżyc is moon). There is a word 'krzakówka' as well - krzak is a bush. In English it wood be bush vodka. Not the best name nowadays. ;D ;D ;D However the Russian name their vodkas by the country leaders name... And before that Russians had Jelcyn and Gorbaczow vodka.  I wonder if Poles would like to drink Walesa or Kaczyński Vodka? hahahaha We have celebrity alcohol and mineral water too. Not presidents, but priests:      I think this stuff suits this humour thread very well. PS. Hey, why did they write on this German site that Gorbatschov vodka is aus Polen? www.ciao.de/Wodka_Gorbatschow_div_Spiri__Test_1345853 |
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Post by livia on Mar 26, 2008 16:17:42 GMT 1
Jankowski, Jankowski.... is that a guy from Saint Brygida Church in Gdansk? The one that fought well for Polish independence and then gone nuts (couldn't bear he's at last free perhaps ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Bonobo on Mar 26, 2008 17:24:27 GMT 1
Jankowski, Jankowski.... is that a guy from Saint Brygida Church in Gdansk? The one that fought well for Polish independence and then gone nuts (couldn't bear he's at last free perhaps ;D ;D ;D Yes. To me this guy is able to do everything for fame. He was in opposition in 80s because it brought him fame. When communism finished, he started doing other controvercial things to remain in the spotlight. |
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Post by Bonobo on Mar 27, 2008 21:42:38 GMT 1
Justice Minister  You retrieved Poland for me! a commentary on Tusk winning elections last year  |
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Post by Bonobo on Mar 30, 2008 1:38:05 GMT 1
Sorry guys, I can`t resist putting this photo here. hahahahahahaahahhahahahaha  |
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Post by Bonobo on Apr 2, 2008 18:10:10 GMT 1
I was fascinated with this notice in one of Krakow`s pubs.  In the toilet we spotted a notice in English, apparently stuck onto the wall for British tourists. It read: Don`t Pee Into the Sink! Show a Good Manners of Your Country! And below for some forgetful Poles: Nie załatwiać się do zlewu! |
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Post by Bonobo on Apr 25, 2008 12:01:32 GMT 1
Using electronic translators produces laughable effects. A notice from Ireland, probably hanging in some construction company, with Polish text.  m.onet.pl/_m/50e2f8232319f14f1045942c2170a62d,9,1.jpg Look at the original English text first. Its Polish translation sounds total gibberish. E.g.,: * Not cut off in while acting near height * *Not carrying suspiciously spying on protection. *Standing at the ladder not obliged or pedestrian |
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Post by valpomike on Apr 25, 2008 17:18:28 GMT 1
I don't understand this, does this mean they can't post signs correct?
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Post by Bonobo on Apr 25, 2008 22:11:26 GMT 1
I don't understand this, does this mean they can't post signs correct? It means that some Irish boss realised he is poorly understood by his Polish workers. So he decided to change it. He used an electronic translator and that`s what he got. He didn`t know that such translators distort the translation a lot. |
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Post by Bonobo on Oct 11, 2008 21:34:52 GMT 1
I don't understand this, does this mean they can't post signs correct? No, they can`t because they don`t know Polish and trust electronic translators too much, instead of asking a native Pole to proofread for them. |
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Post by Bonobo on Oct 11, 2008 22:02:45 GMT 1
Bonobo, Why is it that sometimes I can't see your pictures? I just get the box with a red X. Because you are trying to see them before I manage to introduce nesessary corrections, that`s why. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by gigi on Oct 21, 2008 19:43:47 GMT 1
 Restroom sign in a bar in Krakow I wonder if Bonobo will recognize it? ;D ;D ;D Here are some other funny signs (not from Poland): villageofjoy.com/funny-signs |
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Post by Bonobo on Oct 21, 2008 20:06:10 GMT 1
Restroom sign in a bar in Krakow I wonder if Bonobo will recognize it? ;D ;D ;D There are about 500 bars and pubs in Krakow. It is impossible to know all of them. It is another sign directed to British tourists. The one requesting guests not to piss into the sink/washbasin I have already presented here and there a few times. |
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Post by valpomike on Oct 21, 2008 21:21:18 GMT 1
If there are just 500 you have to get out and check them all out, you can do this for us, who can't.
Mike
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Post by gigi on Oct 22, 2008 16:58:52 GMT 1
 What is the triangular sign a warning for? |
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Post by Bonobo on Oct 22, 2008 18:07:43 GMT 1
What is the triangular sign a warning for? I know but let non-native speakers deal with it.... |
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Post by valpomike on Oct 22, 2008 18:14:05 GMT 1
Could it be gays?
Mike
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Post by Bonobo on Oct 22, 2008 18:43:32 GMT 1
If there are just 500 you have to get out and check them all out, you can do this for us, who can't. Mike Do you want me to turn into a wino??? |
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Post by locopolaco on Oct 22, 2008 18:52:43 GMT 1
What is the triangular sign a warning for? warning! people touching privates.  |
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