Found in Translation

I love the way some things get translated from Korean to English. For instance, I recently acquired a new pen from the supply cabinet at school. It’s a very thrifty pen, all sleek and black, with shiny silver lettering stating MACH pen, in italics. It’s a strong pen. It has character. It also states Tank System. Liquid Ink. Perfect! The latest technologies, all combined in one, all in my pen! I will get tons of work done with this baby! And...as an after-thought, who would want dry or solid ink, anyway?

Regardless. It also states:

superior image and its value


Just like that, all alone and in lowercase letters.

And that makes me giggle. Although it’s true, I think. I do look cool with my sleek, new pen.