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Ever watch a commercial and wonder what their slogan means? Ever hear an old proverb or phrase and wonder where in the heck that came from? Well, never fear confused peoples, II stix is here to save the day!
Using advanced linguisa techniques and dialect breakdowns, the II stix super computers can dissect and interpret any phrase it hears. Check down below to find translations of some everyday sayings... you might be surprised!
And if there's something you hear everyday that's got you perplexed, represent your mind by submitting it to II stix. Our super computers are on the job 4 hours a day, 3 days a week! Hey, we didn't say they were perfect!
Original Phrase
It is "common knowledge and has been reported in the media that al-Qaeda is going back into Iran and receiving training and are coming back into Iraq from Iran, that's well known. And it's unfortunate."
-John McCain, confusing who is Shia and Sunni-
Submitted by Michael Cho
Real Meaning
I can't tell the difference between Shiite from a Sunni nor do I care. They are all brown skinned terrorists and we should kill them all.
II stix Meaning
The insurgents now endlessly referred to as "Al-Qaeda in Iraq" are composed of mostly Sunni militants pitched in violent battle against Shi'ites and, by proxy, U.S. forces. In other words, I'm senile and have no idea what I'm talking about. Please vote for McCain in 2008.
Original Phrase
-Chicago Cubs t-shirt for Fukudome featuring an Orientalized (slanty eyed) Chicago Cub-
Submitted by Michael Cho
Real Meaning
We are so cleaver! We combined catchphrase "Holy cow!" of Cubs' longtime announcer Caray with Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome and came up with this racist hilarious "Horry Kow" image for a shirt. "Horry Kow!" get it? Har har.
II stix Meaning
Classy Cubs fans sure know how to welcome their new "Oriental" outfielder Kosuke Fukudome. Next up, Kosuke Fukudome yellow face/slant eye day.
Original Phrase
"I certainly do remember that trip to Bosnia, I remember landing under sniper fire. There was supposed to be some kind of a greeting ceremony at the airport, but instead we just ran with our heads down to get into the vehicles to get to our base."
-Hillary Clinton-
Submitted by Michael Cho
Real Meaning
"From what I remember, the military took great care of us. They were worried about taking a first lady to a war zone and took some extra precautions."
II stix Meaning
Hillary is a brave & fearless woman. We are lucky to have this lier leader running for President.
Original Phrase
Pie-ting!
-Korean sports fans-
Submitted by Michael Cho
Real Meaning
Do not give up! Keep on "fighting"!
II stix Meaning
We speak good engrish!
Original Phrase
"TIBET!! TIBET!! TIBET!!"
-Bjork-
Submitted by Michael Cho
Real Meaning
I support the independence movement in Tibet.
II stix Meaning
I'm crazy.
Original Phrase
With a name like Smucker's, it has to be good.
-Smucker's-
Submitted by Joaquin Jang, San Francisco, CA
Real Meaning
The slogan has been used by our company since the mid-1950s. Initially, it referred to the unusual family name (Smucker) with the connotation that since it was such an odd name, the company had better produce outstanding products. As the company's reputation has grown and the name Smucker has become associated with high-quality products, the slogan meaning changed somewhat. According to customers, if you see the Smucker name on a product, you have assurance that the product will be good.
II stix Meaning
With name like Smucker's, it has to be good... whether making jams or porn.
Original Phrase
Yes! We can!
-Barack Obama-
Submitted by Michael Cho
Real Meaning
By coming together as citizens of this great nation, we can make a difference.
II stix Meaning
Yes! We Can! make a cool music video.
