06 January 2008

TP is for Toilet Poem...


C travels quite a bit and speaks Mandarin Chinese. One of his design friends in China has a poem, in Chinese, on his website. It is pretty much the main thing you see when you go to his site. C told him that message might be completely true, and yet, somehow, um... well, it just doesn't translate well. See for your self. C is working on his own Ode de Toilet, so to speak.
Here's the link to the toilet poem in English:
http://www.meikao.com/english/index-e.asp

Here's the original translation (same as on the site now):
Original Translation:

The Toilet Bout Spirit
The service moral of Meikao

The toilet bout has profound cultural connotation, it is one of the scales of civilization.
The toilet bout has its original modesty feature, and it has to be annealed before it is shaped.
Equanimity, imperturbability and being able to stand with enthusiasm are the toilet bout’s character.
Ready for loneliness, responsibility, and brave in sacrificing are the toilet bout’s spirit.
The toilet bout can release your pressure and make you comfortable.
The toilet bout will shine forever by self-brushing.
We are proud to be toilet bout for clients, we are willing to devote to you, just trust in us.

1 comment:

  1. So funny!

    Hey. I just heard the message you left. When was that? I'm guessing a couple of weeks ago. I'm awful about listening to voicemail.

    Call me again.

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