17 Wild Ways Pop Culture Translates Overseas
When it comes to promotion expenditures, it turns out a lot of companies don't invest much in translators.
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When it comes to promotion expenditures, it turns out a lot of companies don't invest much in translators. We asked you to show us the most unfortunate translations that have occurred in pop culture. Winner got $100 ...
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