Chris Wahl
English is one of those languages that loves to trip people up. Seriously, who decided “Wednesday” should be spelled like that? And don’t even get me started on “Bologna” or “February.” Let’s not forget the drama of double negatives and the eternal confusion of “there,” “their,” and “they’re.” Mix those up, and suddenly you’re a target for every grammar enthusiast with a superiority complex.
Despite these hurdles that even native speakers stumble over, countless brave souls all over the world learning English dive right in, armed with a dictionary and a can-do attitude. Their efforts to make sense of this chaotic language often lead to hilarious and confusing results.
From signs that threaten to take down shoplifters with extreme prejudice to holiday decor that accidentally invites Satan instead of Santa, the attempts are always entertaining. So, let’s check out these signs and products that prove English is not just hard to learn, but also pretty darn funny when it goes wrong.
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