One of the funs in traveling overseas is you get to see different things than your own country. During my recent Guilin trip, I also find differences in their address plaques. I actually forgot to include a local favorite delicacy in my previous post on Guilin facts, check it out and comment if you like!
All our homes have its address plaque, haven’t we? But I am telling you all the address plaques in China are written in Mandarin, which is something uncommon in Malaysia. And their address plaques can be as simple as wall address plaques while some other are really artistic.
Address plaque on wall
Wooden address plaque
Stone address plaque
However, it was this someone in the Mickey Mouse suit that fascinating me the most during my recent China trip! He stands at the entrance of the world famous West Street every single night. At the back of his head is written “Ad Space for Rent”. It turns out to be a really creative way to attract prospective advertisers. Wanting to pinch his ears or even touching the cute Mickey Mouse? Do not even think of it because on his both ears are written “A Fine is Imposed for Touching, Pulling and Tapping”!
The Mickey Mouse standing at the entrance of West Street
Ad Space for Rent?
Closer look at the back of his head
Interesting, huh?
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December 3rd, 2009 | 
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Haha interesting! I was expecting something nicer at the back of Mickey, but those horrendous old paper with poor handwriting was enough to turn me off! :P
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You are right!
Was just thinking about the mis-match of the costume and witchy beat me to it. haha ക
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Who would have expect to see Mickey on the street in China?
haha…
da mickey’s so cutie…but da back =.=|||
i wonder how muchy an ad would cost…
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You like to place ad on its back?
Clever idea of ad for space for rent on Mickey’s head. Everyone will sure read it…or at least notice it?
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Ya, indeed a creative idea to sell ad space!
Haha! Yeah, I remember about this Mickey Mouse!
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Definitely you are, Foong!