I see lots of amusing signs in Italy. I found these two on toilet doors at a petrol station recently.
I understand the peas reference on the gents sign, but can’t figure out the potato thing…any suggestions?
Posted by: Debra Kolkka | November 12, 2020
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No idea. But have you checked the English translation of the instructions?
By: mulinodominillo on November 12, 2020
at 7:25 pm
I did see that, very funny.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 13, 2020
at 5:44 am
50 Cent doch günstig !!>>>
By: Nilzeitung on November 12, 2020
at 8:20 pm
I’m sorry, I don’t understand German.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 13, 2020
at 5:50 am
Can’t imagine why it is potatoes but I shall ask my Italian friends in OZ,
By: Dianne Perrin on November 12, 2020
at 9:03 pm
Pam, in a comment below, has solved the problem.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 13, 2020
at 5:45 am
Yes, I’ve enjoyed reading these signs in Italy too. I even have a small collection. eg this sign seen in Treviso
Onorate Il Pane: gloria dei campi. Festa della vita. Fragranza della terra
Written by Mussolini, August 1929.
By: Anne Of Todi on November 12, 2020
at 9:08 pm
I find some of them very amusing. I also love menu translations.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 13, 2020
at 5:46 am
Patatina “little potato” is the female sex organs in anatomy. Italian slang i believe.
By: Pam on November 12, 2020
at 9:17 pm
Thank you! I thought it would something like that but I have not heard of it.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 13, 2020
at 5:47 am
Does it mean us women are overweight! !!!
Have you been to Toffia? There is a apartmento I am interested in buying, location not far from Roma, about a hour to the north, I would be interested in your opinion if you have been there.
By: Maxene Page on November 12, 2020
at 10:59 pm
Pam, in a comment above, has explained the reference. I have not been to Toffia. With the current restrictions I won’t be visiting anywhere for a while.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 13, 2020
at 5:48 am
Ha, ha! I’ve taken quite a few photos of funny bathroom signs myself, but I haven’t ever seen the peas and potatoes on a door.
By: karenincalabria on November 13, 2020
at 7:22 am
It was a first for me.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 13, 2020
at 1:55 pm
I am sorry I couldnt get either sign! But I remember years ago in Italy I asked the waiter directions to the Toilet. He just kept saying “later” . I felt like replying NO I need it now!!! Obviously I was not saying the correct word!!!
By: Camillus Davall on November 18, 2020
at 8:59 pm