Live Poll Results — Which company's slogan 'Come alive with the Pepsi Generation' was mistranslated
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Linguistic Brand Slogans: Lost in Translation
In the global marketplace, brand slogans often need careful linguistic adaptation when entering new markets. Some companies have learned this lesson the hard way, with translations that went hilariously or disastrously wrong. This poll tests your knowledge about a famous linguistic marketing blunder that could have been avoided with proper linguistic consultation. How well do you know the intersection of branding and language?
Which company's slogan 'Come alive with the Pepsi Generation' was mistranslated in Chinese markets to reportedly mean 'Pepsi brings your ancestors back from the grave'?
Poll Type: Trivia | Total Votes: 0
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| {'choice_text': 'Pepsi', 'is_correct': True} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Coca-Cola', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Sprite', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Dr. Pepper', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |