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Atomized Bobbling

Posted on March 24, 2012July 8, 2024 by Jo

I spotted this sign on a public toilet in a park in Xining, Qinghai Province this weekend:

 

 

 

 

 

I have no idea what an “atomized bobbling system” is, and I’m not even sure I want to know!

4 thoughts on “Atomized Bobbling”

  1. Lisa says:
    March 25, 2012 at 1:49 am

    This makes me miss China! Auto flush perhaps? Whatever it is, I’m sure it makes perfect sense and the rest of the world is probably missing out!

    Reply
  2. Kristen says:
    March 25, 2012 at 11:53 am

    Megan says, “Nothing beats the bobbling system in Xining” 🙂

    Reply
  3. Carrie says:
    March 26, 2012 at 4:15 am

    (Mis)translated signs are some of the best humor!

    Reply
  4. Laurie says:
    March 26, 2012 at 11:25 am

    I get a little stuck “entering the toilet” and it gets crazy scary from there!

    Reply

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