Funny French Humor
1. The firm Hunt-Wesson introduced its "Big John" products in French Canada as "Gros Jos" before finding out that the phrase, in slang, means "big bosoms". Apparently the name problem did not have a noticeable effect on sales of their product.
2. Colgate introduced a toothpaste in France called Cue, the name of a notorious pornographic magazine.
3. Seen in a Paris hotel elevator: Please leave your values at the front desk.
4. Outside a Paris dress shop: Dresses for street walking.
5. In a Chambres d'Htes in Brittany, France: "The genuine antics in your room come from our family castle. Long life to it." and "Please avoid coca watering, cream cleaning, wet towels wrapping, and ironing drying."
1. The firm Hunt-Wesson introduced its "Big John" products in French Canada as "Gros Jos" before finding out that the phrase, in slang, means "big bosoms". Apparently the name problem did not have a noticeable effect on sales of their product.
2. Colgate introduced a toothpaste in France called Cue, the name of a notorious pornographic magazine.
3. Seen in a Paris hotel elevator: Please leave your values at the front desk.
4. Outside a Paris dress shop: Dresses for street walking.
5. In a Chambres d'Htes in Brittany, France: "The genuine antics in your room come from our family castle. Long life to it." and "Please avoid coca watering, cream cleaning, wet towels wrapping, and ironing drying."