Poorly translated shirts
On a recent trip to Japan, I found myself in awe—not just of the culture and scenery, but of the incredibly confusing English slogans on T-shirts. While browsing a shop in Shibuya, I saw one shirt proudly claiming, "I am potato." It sparked my obsession with poorly translated shirts. This collection brings you the finest (or worst) translation fails that turned ordinary tees into comedic masterpieces.
This gallery is packed with hilarious examples of translation gone horribly wrong. From innocent attempts at motivational phrases to utterly nonsensical statements, these shirt translations show just how tricky language barriers can be. You'll see shirts claiming bold statements like "Suffering from too much happy" and "Fashion walks with awkward feeling." These fashion translation fails not only showcase hilarious mistakes but also unintentionally create new comedic masterpieces. Each shirt is a quirky gem that will have you laughing out loud while appreciating the unintended charm these mistranslations bring.
After scrolling through these funny translation mistakes, you probably felt amused and slightly confused at the bizarre creativity language mishaps can inspire. Each shirt’s translation fail left you wondering what the designers were trying to express and grateful for the comedic gold that resulted from it.
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Roy founded Thunder Dungeon in 2012 and has since guided its growth into a 2.5 million‑strong community of meme enthusiasts. With over a decade of digital‑media experience and a nose for viral humor, Roy oversees content strategy, ensuring every post is both hilarious and high‑quality
