In related news, back in the 1960s Pepsi tried to break into the Chinese beverage market. They used as their slogan “Come alive with Pepsi!” This was translated into Chinese as “Pepsi brings your ancestors back from the dead!”
So Pepsi tried again. Instead they went with “Come alive! You’re in the Pepsi generation.” This was translated into Chinese as “Resurrect! Your body will be made of Pepsi!”
Disclaimer: Pepsi has never confirmed or denied this story. It’s a hoot, regardless.
And the Chevy “Nova” in Latin America. Means doesn’t go.