 Guess what's inside? - Julie |
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OK, everyone. We're going to take a little peak into the products that touch my new Chinese life. The very same products I was complaining about in my last blog. To help you, the reader at home, understand my pain I've taken some pictures of my household items. YOU, the very special reader, get to guess what is inside each and every exciting package! I'm so convinced that you will as much difficulty guessing as I did that I'm even leaving the English labels! However, don't get too lazy. Remember, behind every English word lies a very poor Chinese- English dictionary.
Now here are your clues: At least two of the products are mislabeled. Pictures do not always indicate contents. One product *could* be food. At least one product could easily kill someone if swallowed.
That's it! Look carefully and post your comments when ready!
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Left: Supposed to be conditioner, actually contains lotion. Right: Supposed to be hand soap, actually contains shower gel that's thick and creamy.
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Breakfast! Instant rice noodles that are a million times better than Cup O Noodles. They come with a tiny fork about the size of my pinky (the only forks I've seen in China are in these noodles).
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Not Health. Not Delicious. Not even meat, like is pictured on the front. Actually contains weird spongy tofu covered in red peppers. A bit on the squishy side.
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The awkward shower located directly above the toilet. It sprays everywhere, so we have to take everything out of the bathroom before taking a shower. Then there's the ever-present mold problem caused ... [more]
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March 9th 2008 - Dad: Answers
A. Underarm deodorant and Bawang, which must be a secret herb for Alex to take so that his Kung Fu doesn't suck
B. Vitamins and laundry soap
C. Bath gel and lotion with aloe vera
D. Popcorn
E. 'Health and Delicious' brand thin=sliced monkey brain deli meat
F. A giant Chinese enema machine
March 9th 2008 - Mom: Product quiz
A. Deodorant or shaving cream on the left. Shampoo or conditioner.
B. Bleach in larger container. Perhaps fabric softener on left.
C. Safeguard indicates bath soap. Another hair product on the left?
D. Microwaveable food product??
E. None too appetizing. Looks like fake dog barf.
F. What is this contraption, some kind of torture machine??
Taking off for the car show.
Love you both!
March 11th 2008 - T-bone:
A. Deodorant and a foot-scrub exfoliant, B. White-out and bleach, C. A bottle of "Outstanding" and deodorant (again?), D. Red vines in a pink container (tricky!), E. Bacon, F. A robot that cleans showers.
Wow! So Big Rob thinks he's the winner here, huh?
Tell you what, everyone gets a prize! I love people who participate!
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