The Unlickiest Numbers

Every day I'm reminded of what numbers are considered unlucky in eastern and western cultures. How?!?! Take a look at the panel of numbers from my elevator. The numbers 4, 13, 14, 22, and 24 are missing.

 Why?!?!? The number 4, 14, 22, and 24 are unlucky in China. The way you say 4 in Chinese sounds like the word death. 22 made the list because 2 + 2 = 4. The number 13 is unlucky because of Friday the 13th.

So there you go! Dont use these numbers when playing the lottery.

Signs that get lost in Translation

Ok, let's try this blogging stuff again. I've realized that I do not keep up with blogging, but I will try it once again. So in an effort to get me motivated to blog, I will be posting favorite signs, posters, and paintings I see around Asia.

 This was an add to order food from an airline during the Chinese New Year.

 This one is a maxi-pad / tampon dispenser in a restroom in one of Jakarta's many malls. The suffix -licious should never be attached to any feminine/bathroom products.

 This add was plastered on a truck. I saw it as we were going through the toll both. Essentially this add is advertising maxi-pads. The creepy guy (who I'm guessing is Uncle Chin?!?!) is closing a gate to keep the young girls inside the school. Is it advertising anti-leakage protection? 

Did I miss something in history class? This to me is offensive but this is a painting that decorates one of our favorite restaurants in Jakarta.

At least they're honest: It says it in the title "Destroy Hair and Beauty Salon."