We often get a kick out of the English names posted in front of stores, usually because they lose something during the direct translation from Chinese. A new city ordinance requiring English words on all business signs will undoubtedly add to the entertainment for westerners. Sometimes the use of a surname can also result in an unintended double meaning:
There are also the stores with names that mimic a successful western brand, like this one that might surprise non-English readers who are planning to visit “the Colonel” for some fried chicken:
And then there’s that company with the famous “swoosh” logo:
Some of the popular brandnames are also interesting. A very popular chain of shoe stores gives me the creeps when I think about what might be hiding inside:
Staying in the realm of creepy things in your clothing, here is a women’s clothing chain in a high-end shopping mall:
Our personal favorite name for a women’s clothing store has a location on the road behind our school:
In spite of some unfamiliar and unusual brand names, we occasionally see one that makes us stand up and take notice, even in our “small town” of 7 million people:
I think maybe we would spend less money if our stores had names like that. I’m excited for the starbucks…or it gonna be like the “apple store?”
Keep these coming! They are too funny. Love yall!
Actually, the Starbucks is now open (it is genuine). We received a two-for-one coupon and gave it a try – a little more training might be needed for the baristas.
Now, I am ready to visit!! Its the “soon” that you are not sure about.
Loved the hilarious store names!!