skipping rape

Chinglish on the way

This column aims to identify Chinglish in public areas. If you see any Chinglish signs, please send a picture of it to wangyu2008@ynet.com with your name and address.

By Tiffany Tan

This sign is not all that bad; “skipping rape” actually sounds like an anti-rape kit.

On second thought, the image of a child and the word “rape” should never ever have to be associated. Ts is one of the heartrending, sad realities of our world.

But the sign has nothing to do with violence against children; on the contrary, it promotes fun for kids. If you have not already guessed it, it is a label for a brand of “skipping rope,” otiaosheng. And it is no ordinary skipping rope: the packaging says it is a “high quality skipping rope series.”

Now if only the manufacturers can fix the quality of their labels, then they have a chance of becoming truly world-class toy manufacturers. Until then, I do not think they will be swamped with orders from overseas markets.