Today, I have two very funny videos for you to demonstrate the dangers of translation.
First is a video I found doing some research for a presentation, which makes me burst out laughing every time I watch it:
Next, here's a scene from "Meu nome nao e Johnny." The funny part starts at around 7:11. It's never a good idea to get creative when interpreting, especially not with curse words in English, since many Brazilians who don't speak a word of English are familiar with English expletives, thanks to bad American movies.
You totally stole one of my posts (j/k).
I was saving it for later, but I guess it'll see the light of day then.
It's similar to Selton Mello's situation, but in real life...
Posted by: brazinglish | May 17, 2009 at 12:36 PM
That is hysterical! I used to be a nanny, thankfully they never used any of those phrases on me! ;) I liked the porta potty part...omg!
Posted by: Bethany | May 17, 2009 at 09:02 PM
A lot of American moms treat their nannies like garbage... would love to see this happen in real life --- "I am a puta..."
Posted by: Ernest | May 18, 2009 at 08:21 AM