I love it when signs or notices are translated by non-mother tongue English speakers;it can be anything from cute to funny, misleading or just downright embarrassing. I especially love Asian translations! Here are a few examples.
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A melancholic pragmatist with a wide streak of mischief and an active imagination that turns into novels.
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