Shenzhen's "Keep Off the Grass" signs

Having lived off and on in Shenzhen for several years, I often see such Engrish signs on grassy patches between high-rises and office buildings (Shenzhen has actually done a good job in terms of the "green-ization" of its urban environment). These are creative takes on "keep off the grass" to attract the attention of Shenzhen's working masses.

The sign covered by Boing Boing says something like this in Chinese:

"Together you and I shall be the bodyguards of the green-ization!"

Ghost Rider Rogue & Michael Scofield

Nothing is more ubiquitous in modern China than pollution and pirated DVDs. Here again are some interesting Engrish moments:

I was not aware that Nicole Kodman (sic) and Ewan McGregor starred in Ghost Rider -- and that Ghost Rider is really called Moulin Rogue!

This two-disc set of Prison Break re-translated the Chinese blurb into broken English:

"Michael Scofield, a hand-to-hand fight to the death to be a desperate wishes of the Nushi.Consideration of a few months of his brother Lincoln will be sentenced to death for murder.But Michael convinced he is innocent.To save his limb, Michael robbery of a bank."

Etc. The lack of spaces after the periods is as seen.

Full moon over Shenzhen

An eerie full moon over the Merchants Bank Tower (aka the Shenzhen World Trade Center) in Shenzhen.

Hot in here...

It's February in southern China. That means heat, humidity and general uncomfortableness. The air conditioner is already on to dehumidify.

Tea Shop in Shenzhen

Eric Liu and I had a great discussion over tea in Shenzhen. A nice little tea shop nestled amidst lots of greenery.

Street vendors in Shenzhen, China

Street vendors outside a subway station, Shenzhen, China. The vend such wares as food, farm-fresh produce (oranges, strawberries, etc.) pirated DVDs, etc.

"Focus Media" in taxis now

Focus Media ( 分众传媒 ; Nasdaq: FMCN) popularized LCD-screen enabled monitors in elevators and lobbies in China -- in commercial, office and residential properties. "Focus Media" fever has spread and such ad screens can be found in supermarket, trains, planes, and taxis in China.

Here are some photos from a new "Focus Media"-like ad screen service in taxis in Shenzhen. Thankfully, one is able to hit a mute button...