Not everything is as it seems—or as it reads—in Asia. English is by all accounts a difficult language, but we feel like sometimes folks make it even harder for themselves. Here’s a selection of some great signs we’ve found across South & Southeast Asia this year:

The fried bass collective.

It is funny AND happy.

*I* touch the peppers.

Hotdog juices.

Hatermelon-flavored Haterade.

We want you to. You WILL do this.

Chime Change and Que Sadilas

Cheese Theometer Lobster

Boiled sea vs accurate boiling sea

Buritoos & Tacoos (and pajitas)