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Old 01-30-09, 05:40 AM   #67
She-Wolf
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Originally Posted by Letum
Could you translate that into a civilised language?
i.e. English

roughly -

Attention!
All eyes. This machine is not for finger-poking and hand-grabbing. It is easy to snap the spring-works, blow the fuses, and pop the cork, resulting in spits and sparks. It is not to be worked by idiots. The gawking sightseers, please keep their hands in their pockets, relax and watch the lamp blinking. Thank you!

It was a sign in my best beloveds work-place. He was an electrical engineer (now retired) and a group leader, working on various secret radar projects for the navy. It seemed a fitting 'warning' in view of some of the stuff they were building. There should always be room for humour in the workplace I think. Works much better in pidgin - German of course.
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