These were all at one time or other real websites. (Apparently). It’s childish, but so what?! It’s Friday 
1) Who Represents?, a database for agencies to the rich and famous: http://www.whorepresents.com
2) Experts Exchange, a knowledge base where programmers can exchange advice and views: http://www.expertsexchange.com
3) Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island: http://www.penisland.net
4) Need a therapist? http://www.therapistfinder.com
5) Mole Station Native Nursery, based in New South Wales: http://www.molestationnursery.com
6) Gas central heating anyone? http://www.gasheating.co.uk
7) New to Milan and you need electric light? Why not sign up on-line with Power-Gen? http://www.powergenitalia.com/
Let me know if you know of anything similar in other languages! (blog AT dillonslattery DOT com)
About the author
Sarah Dillon is a qualified, accredited and experienced professional translator originally from Co. Clare in Ireland. She specialises in producing English-language texts that don't "sound" like translations, ensuring her clients' message has the desired impact in their overseas market. She is based in Brisbane, Australia and works with corporate clients, small businesses, agencies and nonprofit organisations all over the world. In her spare time, Sarah is also Marketing Director of eCPD Webinars.
Sarah Dillon has written 252 posts for There's Something About Translation.
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Oh man, I had to read it carefully to get the humor. Got it on the second read through. Hilarious! Thanks for sharing.
Jill´s last blog post… The overcommercialism of Valentine’s Day
Oh man, I had to read it carefully to get the humor. Got it on the second read through. Hilarious! Thanks for sharing.
Jill´s last blog post… The overcommercialism of Valentine’s Day
I think I’ll buy a pen…
I think I’ll buy a pen…
The Swedish Women’s Educational Association, Toronto branch, used to have http://www.sweatoronto.org.
Tom Ellett´s last blog post… Great production values; shame about the translation
The Swedish Women’s Educational Association, Toronto branch, used to have http://www.sweatoronto.org.
Tom Ellett´s last blog post… Great production values; shame about the translation
oh..you mean they sell pens? i call that tricky advertising. Great finds! thanks for sharing!
oh..you mean they sell pens? i call that tricky advertising. Great finds! thanks for sharing!