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    Quote Originally Posted by Mordan View Post
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    Please correct my English

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    Quote Originally Posted by Soft sign View Post
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    It's a "Demotivator"-style poster with a guy doing a very dangerous-looking stunt on a mountain bike, with the caption:

    ADVENTURE
    Keep Living Like There's No Tomorrow
    And You'll Be Right Sooner Than You Think


    P.S. Note that "to live like there's no tomorrow" is a крылатое выражение in English -- and maybe that's why this poster seems a little bit funnier than the Russian example (because, as far as I know, there isn't a common expression about taking a vacation in the Maldives).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Throbert McGee View Post

    P.S. Note that "to live like there's no tomorrow" is a крылатое выражение in English -- and maybe that's why this poster seems a little bit funnier than the Russian example (because, as far as I know, there isn't a common expression about taking a vacation in the Maldives).
    I agree. Like There's no Tomorrow makes it funny. The play on words is well done.

    I think the Russian one in the right context can be funny. Similar to the "Работайте, негры, солнце ещё высоко!"
    If it is screamed by a guy doing the work along with his comrades. Provides some funny insight on their hardship. . It all depends on the way it is delivered

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