More Interesting Signs (Among Other Peculiarities I Have Witnessed)

No matter where I go, I can't help but run across translations that could've used just a little bit more work, signs that seem a little bit off, and other interesting sights that simply flat-out defy classification. In other words, I'm constantly running into odd little spectacles that I feel I have no choice at all but to photograph.

This was photographed at the breakfast buffet offered by the hotel in Xian during the Silk Road Expedition....and it sure as heck doesn't make that dish sound exactly appetizing, if you ask me. 

Some of the shops here in Beijing make quite an effort to give themselves a flashier, more hip appear with their English names. ...

...While others prefer pure bluntness above all else. 

This was stumbled upon during the visit to Soong Ching-ling's former home, and as far as I can tell, it means if you trespass in that particular spot, the army's going to get mad at you. 

Shichahai? What in the world is a Shichahai?

I'm not sure, but apparently it's endangered. 

Again, no idea what this is referring to. Whatever it is, it's in the car, and there's not a darn thing we can do about it. 

Pretty City Beauty Saloon - A great place to get your hair done....or get a drink, if you're a cowboy. 

I give you the Colonel's distant Asian Cousin - Mr. Li (I'm not kidding, that's literally what the name on the fat-food joint says.)

Nothing wrong with this store's name. My friend Dan and I merely couldn't get over the fact that someone would want to devote an entire store to Garfield attire.  

With a name like this, you know this place has got to be good. If not that then, at least it beats Poor Hotel. 

Here's an especially eye-catching name for a food company. And if you thing that's odd, you should see some of the other things they have in the campus convenience store. For example, why satisfy your hunger with boring old chips or cookies when you can eat your fill of chicken feet? Plenty to go around for all!

Here's another interesting little treat the store carries. Now, can you tell me what this is?

Here's a little hint for you all:
Don't worry, I haven't eaten the dog meat yet....and I'm not sure if I will, because as soon as I lay eyes on it, I immediately picture in my mind an image similar to the one you see pictured above, and thus the dog meat swiftly becomes quite unappetizing to me. 

So if any of my family is reading this, I would like to let you all know that you don't have to fret one bit, for once I return home there will be no need to make sure Casey and I are never alone in the kitchen together.