It’s no ordinary sale. It’s a FUCKIN’ SALE!

[kpete]

Well, a childhood friend of mine and I were strolling along the local street in Shinsaibashi, Osaka. Being around the extra-genki Osaka-jins and salesladies screaming ‘Irashaimasse’ from every direction for the ongoing New Year Sales has never made us feel more at home. On our way to catch up over coffee, I walked into this store to check some things. Truth is, I didn’t even notice the posters. When I looked around, each corner had posters that printed ‘fucking sale’. I didn’t know how to react but what caught me by surprise was that none of the people around me seem to understand the profanity. My friend Sarah and I, both of mixed Japanese descent, both bilingual in Japanese and English, were struck with the comical twist. Pretty sure I would have never seen this elsewhere, I had to snap a shot.

The store is located in Shinsaibashi right next to Hearton Hotel Shinsaibashi and Planet 3rd cafe, she adds.

I should note that Zarina’s childhood friend is Sarah Kashani, my friend and one of the most knowledgable scholars on Koreans in Japan. Sarah verified the authenticity of the signage and the sale, although neither side has disclosed whether they actually bought anything at the sale.

2012 is going to be a fuckin’ awesome year in Japan. You can’t help but feel that way. Our thanks to Ms. Yamaguchi-sama for her contribution. We’re f*ckin’ grateful. 超感謝ですよ。

http://www.japansubculture.com/2012/01/its-no-ordinary-sale-its-a-fuckin-sale/

[tridim]

1. I'd go if I had any fuckin' money.

[roguevalley]

10. the Japanese rule. their robots, their Hello, Kitty sushi, their awesome

attempts at awesomeness that are even more awesome than they even know. I love this. Thanks, I needed it.

[Lint Head]

2. I want a Fuckin' credit card from there.

[yodermon]

3. somehow the apostrophe bumps up the lolwtf-factor by an order of magnitude. n/t

[DocMac]

4. And replace the Fuckin' light bulb too.

How can anyone see the sign. Geesh!!!

[daleanime]

5. Hey I would buy some....

you can never have enough fuckin'.

[lumberjack_jeff]

6. Wow. That's big. n/t

[cosmic _mind]

7. Japan is

Fuckin' Awesome!

[JohnnyRingo]

8. I would have called "photoshop" right away if not for the 1st hand account.

That's incredible that no one tipped them off to the slip. If I were printing a sign in Urdu I'd ask to talk to a Pakistani before I gave the go ahead nod.

[FreakinDJ]

9. I thought we were talking about Foreclosed Homes

[Blue_Tires]

11. I thought fucking sales were only in Amsterdam's red-light district...

[progressoid]

12. Do I need a fuckin' coupon?

[aquamarina]

13. I would love, Love, LOVE to get one of those posters once the sale wrapped up.

[Blue Owl]

14. Who doesn't love a BFS?

n/t

[lonestarnot]

15. Now dat is my kinda fucking sale!

[Ohio Joe]

16. What does it really mean in english?

I really appreciate this... I've sent it to many friends and relatives who are convinced it is a photoshop and giving me more laughs then you can imagine but really... Does this have a translation into english that is... not what it appears, hehe

[Ikonoklast]

17. I'm not too sure that I want discounted fuckin'.

Makes me feel so cheap and used.

[Saving Hawaii]

18. I had a delicious meal pretty recently at a noodle house called Pho King.

Great lost in translation moment.

[musicblind]

19. Asheboro has a Wang Express

That's the best we got here.

[Odin2005]

21. Fargo has a gas station called Kum-N-Go.

[Odin2005]

20. Nou Fu King Wei.