Humor and stories for interpreters: Interpreters (and translators) in other languages.

David Bar-Tzur

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Indian chief tells soldier (through an interpreter) that _his_ horse is ugly.Chief says (through an interpreter),'Someone here walk through buffalo field.'

Note: If a flag is followed by this icon: Sign Language icon, there is an animated text in that country's sign language.

stained glass bulletcremedelalecram. (2006, January 27). A Blind's Date. A woman with a penchant for the impaired is suprised to learn that her (literally) blind date is bringing along his "visual interpreter." And he's a creep.

stained glass bulletkickered. (2006, November 2006). Deaf interpreter.Dutch flagSign Language icon Funny commercial from Holland. [Webmaster: At the end of the commercial, the slogan reads, "People that work hard, deserve Trek!".]

stained glass bulletReichwein, M. J. (2006). Crouching Interpreter, Hidden Agenda.Japanese flag,American & British flags(video camera: This links to a video) A Japanese major introduces two friends of his to each other, but has to interpret for them since the girl doesn't speak English. But this interpreter has a hidden agenda...

stained glass bullet(2007). UK Candid Camera Classics - The Interpreter. The Candid crew hire an interpreter who is informed that there is a slight miscommunication between a couple. He soon finds out that this information is severly underated. ">The British interpreter speaks foreign gibberish language!! A British businessman is stressed out because he has a meeting with a group of representatives from 7 other countries but can't find an interpreter who knows all those languages. Helen Marsh (played by famous British comedian, Catherine Tate) is willing to help out and speaks in a gibberish that sounds like languages needed.

stained glass bulletThe Daily Show - Jason Jones & the Gay Translator - Video. Jason Jones examines the dangers of allowing "the gays" in the military. Specifically working in the crypto-linguist division. "I know I'd rather die in a terrorist attack than suffer through an uncomfortable shower with a gay... know what I'm saying?" Ha! From the September 18th 2006 episode.

stained glass bulletHavaiana commercial with interpreter.Brazilian flagSign Language icon

stained glass bulleta musical interlude: "De clunibus magnis amandis oratio", Mixaloti equitis ("I like big butts", Sir Mix-A-Lot). "As recently requested by mishak, and in honor of his impending natal day, I have translated into rough Latin an extensive fragment of a much longer popular song. While providing a literal interlinear translation back into English for the benefit of Latin-less readers, I have, regrettably, made no attempt at rhyme or meter; alert readers will also notice that by avoiding translating the entire song, I have not only allowed myself more time for other work, but I have also neatly skipped several lines in the second half which are not easily susceptible to translation."

stained glass bulletUK Candid Camera Classics - The Interpreter. The Candid crew hire an interpreter who is informed that there is a slight miscommunication between a couple. He soon finds out that this information is severly underated.


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