I found this interesting snippet at this website http://www.ilxor.com/ILX/ThreadSelectedControllerServlet?boardid=40&threadid=38698&bookmarkedmessageid=25 .
A urinal sign in Japan apparently reads
"we aim to please
you please to aim"
The sign itself gets the message across very well and there is definitely some humour instilled in it but the grammar for the second sentence isn't necessarily correct. In fact, it doesn't make much sense. I just thought it would be interesting to point out that proper grammar need not be necessary sometimes to get your point across such as in the sign. However, many of us are schooled in the basics of proper grammar and when we come across such instances where grammar is inappropriately used, we tend to correct it subconsciously and in the process understand what the sign wants us to. Whatever it is, just something to share and think about. :)
Azura Azman
Sunday, September 27, 2009
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