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Lost in Translation

As someone who prefers receiving practical over superfluous gift items, I was deeply grateful to Santa for delivering a useful tool for grooming my family’s four hairy canines.

pg16The heavy-toothed steel device works like a charm. And the English instructions printed on made-in-China product’s packaging put a heavy and hilarious layer of icing on the cake. They read verbatim:

“Skin-friendly, uneasy to break handles conform to ergonomics make your pet’s hair nature, silky and healthy. For cats and dogs can be used. Please readali instructions carefully before using the tool: Using the products can achieve the best results. Does not apply to other places outside pets. Pets should not be used when there is awound. Along the direction of hair frowth using a pet, can promote hair growth. This products must not pull the weight up or down. Keep out of reach of children. Usage: After removing the packaging for pet use. Product description: Pets for carding wool body parts. Suitable for short-haired and long-haired pet undercoat comb.“

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