Translation into English

I love products that have English translations; they always crack me up. For example, we always buy this certain type of cereal. In English it says "Crunchy muesli - A harmonised mixture of carefully chosen ingredients makes this muesli special. With its unique experience of enjoyment our muesli provides us with everything we need to have a good start to the day."Apart from that ridiculous description, two other things dawned on me: First, one side has the old food pyramid:

Second, there are step-by-step photo directions for how to eat cereal.

I think this cereal is giving Pop Tarts a run for its money! Do corporations think we're that dumb? Send answers to Janna Ross. Here's how:

1. Write answer on a piece of paper, using a pen, pencil, or crayon.

2. Fold piece of paper.

3. Insert paper into envelope.

4. Seal envelope.

4. Address envelope.

Meisha Deane

Attn. Janna Ross

Ivana Kudri 37A Apt. 52

Kiev 01042

Ukraine

5. Go to post office.

6. Buy stamp.

7. Place stamp on envelope.

8. Drop envelope into nearest mail box.

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