Dispelling the myth: Magic Chalk
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That's funny!
While we're on the topic of incorrect translations and grammar, my personal faves are Chinglish.
A couple classics:
There's a whole site dedicated to these, and if you speak English even at a decent level (including those who speak English as a second/non-native language), you'll crack up at these:
Google link with images of chinglish
Enjoy,
-Sean <-- probably why the Russian is f'cocked on the Magic Chalk cases
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That's funny!
While we're on the topic of incorrect translations and grammar, my personal faves are Chinglish.
A couple classics:
There's a whole site dedicated to these, and if you speak English even at a decent level (including those who speak English as a second/non-native language), you'll crack up at these:
Google link with images of chinglish
Enjoy,
-Sean
Ha! Those are great! The last one really hits home since I'm currently weighing the options on getting my pup neutered. "Dog sauce" all over the floor was one of the deciding factors last time I had a male pup.
It's all part of the master plan , Nostradamus foretold this in his 337th quatrain.
And the rulers of the East,in accord with the beast,
Shall devise a substance,with mystical powers
To appear to make shots on it's own.
The world is saved,due to a typo.
And the rulers of the East,in accord with the beast,
Shall devise a substance,with mystical powers
To appear to make shots on it's own.
The world is saved,due to a typo.
When I lived in Taipei, I used to pass a beauty shop everyday on the way to work. They had a BIG painting on the front of the building saying "BEAUMY SMUDIO".
I guess the guy was trying to spell "BEAUTY STUDIO" and got his "T's" mixed up with his "M's".
I guess the guy was trying to spell "BEAUTY STUDIO" and got his "T's" mixed up with his "M's".
Duh. Geez, I was not even thinking of the Vodka connection.... swing and a miss on that one. I don't drink Vodka, but yeah, I'm guessing you can buy that just about anywhere... but the real question, is the vodka actually made in Russia
OK, I"m going with that. Magic Chalk - Made Not of this World
I like it :thumbup:
OK. That was a long 8 hours today!! Just got home, and off to league in a few minutes...
This is all I know. I buy it from a guy in Latin America. This guy tells me he buys it from the Ukraine. He knows very little about the operations or who owns what, or where the factory is located, etc. etc.
So, as some folks have said, it could be just marketing, and they did it for the US market?? I don't know.
Or maybe the Ukraine does not speak Russian well ??? I don't know ??
Also, on the bottom of the chalk box is a pool table layout with their motto "The Best Chalk of the World" Sounds like that didn't make it into the correct English translation either ?? But it sounds cool though.
So, to be perfectly clear, I can't say if this chalk is made in Moscow, or in a Gulag by political prisoners, or in the Ukraine, or anywhere else for that matter.
Some folks have said they thought it was made by Blue Diamond or Balabushka.... but my theory on that is why would they make the Magic Chalk BETTER than their main product ? Usually, they would make it a little less good, not a lot better ?
But, really confusing, is even if it is NOT made in Russia, why market it that way? And I mean no offense to our Russian AZB'ers, but it's not like folks think of Russian products and think to themselves, "oh, that's gotta be great quality"
Personally, I don't even know where I could buy something made in Russia that sells in the USA ? There are no Russian cars, stereos, furniture, jets, farm equipment, food products, chocolates, watches, clocks, precision instruments, etc. being sold in the US or Canada that I'm aware of, must be a reason for that ?
So, why Russia of all places?Why not Germany, Switzerland or Japan, or some place known for some high quality stuff?
Funny thing is my son wants to study Russian language and history in college in a few years, and he wants to do one year abroad in Moscow... maybe he can track down the factory for me then
So, maybe I can change the name to "Blitzkrieg Chalk" now made in Berlin
My wife is from Ukraine, she has masters degree in ukrainian literature and speaks fluent Russian and Ukrainian.
She's confirmed the error and told me unless they change it to"ukrainian magic chalk"I'm not allowed to get it due to current events.
So please, if you could, print some new boxes because I'd love to try some.
Russian Kenny makes the chalk in Philadelphia. He used all the money he stiffed people out of to start up a factory in his basement
Haha. Cardigan eats good Ukrainian food.
We have a small grocery store in town, Ukrainian Coop. Smoked Garlic sausage to die for. Double smoked bacon. And of course, Church Lady cabbage rolls and perogies.
During Easter, you couldn't get a coil of sausage if your life depended on it.
You have to be standing there when it comes out of the smoker. Paska plus coffee can bread etc. They make it in large coffee cans. Tall and it spills over the top.
We have a small grocery store in town, Ukrainian Coop. Smoked Garlic sausage to die for. Double smoked bacon. And of course, Church Lady cabbage rolls and perogies.
During Easter, you couldn't get a coil of sausage if your life depended on it.
You have to be standing there when it comes out of the smoker. Paska plus coffee can bread etc. They make it in large coffee cans. Tall and it spills over the top.
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Russian Kenny makes the chalk in Philadelphia. He used all the money he stiffed people out of to start up a factory in his basement
LOL. We have a WINNER. Free Chalk for you. Please PM me your address.
Ha! Now you are talking our household language. Had a round of pierogi last week, with the great kielbasa from the Uke butcher in town. Right now the smell of red beets and cabbage in the air from the steaming pot of borscht on the stove.
And you are right, Tatiana and her friends camp out on Good Friday for the market to open to get the good stuff. If you wait till Easter Sunday you are S.o.L.
And they still take the Paska to the preacher to get blessed. Classic Ukrainian memories.
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Russian Kenny makes the chalk in Philadelphia. He used all the money he stiffed people out of to start up a factory in his basement
goooood one...! i owe you $1.00. perfect -
Which reminded me. Stuffed beet leaves.
There is a small town/city, 120 miles North East of us. Predominantly Ukrainian as they had settled the area.
Yorkton. But we call it Yukon.
Cause there is a Uke On every corner.
There is a small town/city, 120 miles North East of us. Predominantly Ukrainian as they had settled the area.
Yorkton. But we call it Yukon.
Cause there is a Uke On every corner.
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Russian Kenny makes the chalk in Philadelphia. He used all the money he stiffed people out of to start up a factory in his basement
That's pretty funny.
It seems to me that if you like Magic Chalk, it would be a good idea to purchase a long time supply since the source can dry up quickly. It can't be a big operation to begin with and the Ukraine is VERY unstable at the moment.
ChicagoRJ was gracious enough to send me a free sample but it is still in NY and I am in the Philippines using my Blue Diamond chalk. Once I try the Magic Chalk, if I like it i will get me a large supply.
I'm way ahead of you. I have 50 boxes in an airtight container, that is my personal stash to never be sold. I did the math, and it should last me the rest of my life if I play pool into my 80's and still allow me to share a few cubes with friends
Got a few others doing the same. buying one or 2 dozen boxes just in case the spigot runs dry one day ......
Duh. Geez, I was not even thinking of the Vodka connection.... swing and a miss on that one. I don't drink Vodka, but yeah, I'm guessing you can buy that just about anywhere... but the real question, is the vodka actually made in Russia
Some is some isn't .... about what should be expected given the global and brand-centric nature of the booze business.
In researching my smart-ass answer I also discovered that Russia exports a lot of firearm cartridges to the USA. Based on a few minutes of checking the Russia-made cartridges are sold such that one might never know and assume they are US products ... again not unexpected :lol: Who in the US would buy Russian ammo if they knew eh ? :lol: Also frozen crab and yes, machinery too.
Dave
