Comments on: Lost In Translation - Uncle Gene’s Donuts http://www.oldmanmusings.com/2006/02/26/lost-in-translation-uncle-genes-donuts/ It is all fun and games. A fun and simple site to be enjoyed every day. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:38:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Portigal Consulting http://www.oldmanmusings.com/2006/02/26/lost-in-translation-uncle-genes-donuts/#comment-1060 Portigal Consulting Tue, 01 Aug 2006 14:47:11 +0000 http://www.oldmanmusings.com/2006/02/26/lost-in-translation-uncle-genes-donuts/#comment-1060 [...] I’m glad we’re not the only ones who were amused by Uncle Gene’s Donuts in Hong Kong. Their differentiator seems to be “American”-style donuts although what they serve is a mini-donuts and a variety of dipping sauces, such as chocolate syrup. It was funny to see your own culture misinterpreted and productized in another context. Complete with cartoon mascots aplenty! [...] [...] I’m glad we’re not the only ones who were amused by Uncle Gene’s Donuts in Hong Kong. Their differentiator seems to be “American”-style donuts although what they serve is a mini-donuts and a variety of dipping sauces, such as chocolate syrup. It was funny to see your own culture misinterpreted and productized in another context. Complete with cartoon mascots aplenty! [...]

]]> By: All This ChittahChattah http://www.oldmanmusings.com/2006/02/26/lost-in-translation-uncle-genes-donuts/#comment-88 All This ChittahChattah Sun, 09 Apr 2006 22:21:40 +0000 http://www.oldmanmusings.com/2006/02/26/lost-in-translation-uncle-genes-donuts/#comment-88 <strong>Uncle Gene's Donuts...</strong> I'm glad we not the only ones who were amused by Uncle Gene's Donuts in Hong Kong. Their differentiator seems to be "American"-style donuts although what they serve is a mini-donuts and a variety of dipping sauces, such as chocolate syrup. It was funny to see your own culture misinterpreted and productized in another context. Complete with cartoon mascots aplenty! Uncle Gene’s Donuts…

I’m glad we not the only ones who were amused by Uncle Gene’s Donuts in Hong Kong. Their differentiator seems to be “American”-style donuts although what they serve is a mini-donuts and a variety of dipping sauces, such as chocolate syrup. It was funny to see your own culture misinterpreted and productized in another context. Complete with cartoon mascots aplenty!

]]> By: misterbot0 http://www.oldmanmusings.com/2006/02/26/lost-in-translation-uncle-genes-donuts/#comment-75 misterbot0 Mon, 06 Mar 2006 06:31:51 +0000 http://www.oldmanmusings.com/2006/02/26/lost-in-translation-uncle-genes-donuts/#comment-75 1) Last week's sweaty gym sock coated in sugar. 2) Doughnuts can be made of anything as long as they still taste good. 3) After gargling for 30 seconds with approx a capful of original Listerine. 1) Last week’s sweaty gym sock coated in sugar.

2) Doughnuts can be made of anything as long as they still taste good.

3) After gargling for 30 seconds with approx a capful of original Listerine.

]]> By: Chich http://www.oldmanmusings.com/2006/02/26/lost-in-translation-uncle-genes-donuts/#comment-67 Chich Wed, 01 Mar 2006 04:08:17 +0000 http://www.oldmanmusings.com/2006/02/26/lost-in-translation-uncle-genes-donuts/#comment-67 What does your country taste like? -individuals. What are carbonhydrates and should donuts be made of them? -carbonhyrate, the friendly carbohydrate; atkin's approved... nothing much different than what's in ordinary food these days? What is a clean mouth feel to you? -the smoothness of that port i had last weekend. What does your country taste like?
-individuals.

What are carbonhydrates and should donuts be made of them?
-carbonhyrate, the friendly carbohydrate; atkin’s approved… nothing much different than what’s in ordinary food these days?

What is a clean mouth feel to you?
-the smoothness of that port i had last weekend.

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