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Thread poster: Peter Smedskjaer-Stenland
Peter Smedskjaer-Stenland
Peter Smedskjaer-Stenland
Faroe Islands
Local time: 16:15
Danish to English
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Apr 15, 2013

Lets make up some company names that will never, ever be registered companies or department names.

Moan Translations - Porn Industry Language Specialists.

WWF Transcriptions.

Jenna Jamesens Interpretations.
 
Tony M
Tony M
France
Local time: 17:15
Member
French to English
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SITE LOCALIZER
A real one! Apr 15, 2013

Here's one that DID make it into the real world — in German:

MAIMED (a medical supplies company) — of course in DE Mai + Med is fine; but in EN, the word it makes 'maimed' is NOT!!

Another real one I like is the trainer stores here in France called 'Athlete's Foot' — no thanks i'd rather not!
 
Dave Bindon
Dave Bindon  Identity Verified
Greece
Local time: 18:15
Greek to English
In memoriam
:) Apr 15, 2013

Mist Translations - for when you don't have the foggiest idea what it says
 
LingoTrust
LingoTrust
Local time: 11:15
oldie but a goodie Apr 16, 2013

Helen Keller's Interpreting services
 
Peter Smedskjaer-Stenland
Peter Smedskjaer-Stenland
Faroe Islands
Local time: 16:15
Danish to English
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TOPIC STARTER
For our dearly departed Apr 16, 2013

Global Obituaries - When it needs to be said with dignity.
 


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