Overheard at Work, vol.1

Or, funny things non-anglophones say in the shop.

Incidentally, I love the word "anglophone". It doesn't really exist in English, but it gives me a rather entertaining mental image combining certain features of a saxophone with an anglepoise lamp. Just thought you should know.

1. "Ve are looking for ze weapons of Fitzwilhelm College".

Translation: We are looking for the arms (heraldic shield) of Fitzwilliam College.

2. "I would like a pair of Christ's handcuffs".

Translation: I would like a pair of Christ's College cufflinks.

3. "I would like fresh one please".

Translation: I'm going to make you run up and down three flights of stairs four times in 30° heat until I decide I actually prefer the first tshirt you brought me.

4. "Is it here we pick our stuff up for graduation?"

Translation: I just assumed someone else would have booked my graduation things for me. What do you mean, you don't have any left? Are you a gown hire shop or what?

More to come soon, I imagine. Oh, how I love tourists.