BBC News Ushers In 'The Year Of The Whores' In Its Most Epic Caption Blunder
As millions of people around the world celebrate the Chinese New Year, something appears to have been lost in translation at the BBC.
By Sadho Ram — 02 Feb 2014, 01:03 PM — Updated almost 11 years ago
BBC News Were Left Red Faced After They Marked The Chinese New Year Celebrations With A Highly Embarrassing Subtitle Error
Instead of welcoming in the year of the horse, a subtitle error saw the BBC usher in the ‘year of the whores’.
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Millions of people are celebrating Chinese New Year this weekend, with 2014 being the Year of the Horse.
But it seems something was lost in translation at Broadcasting House, as the the embarrassing subtitle flashed up during a news item about the celebrations.
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One Eagle-Eyed Viewer Took A Screen Grab Of Yesterday’s Gaffe Before It Was Picked Up On Social Media
‘So it’s Chinese New Year, but the BBC subtitles got a bit confused about the year,’ said one.
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Another added: ‘Happy Chinese New Year, according to BBC Subtitles it should be an interesting one!’
mirror.co.ukThe Year Of The Horse Is Generally Considered An Auspicious Time, And Business-Savvy Residents Of Hong Kong Are Hoping For Vigorous Growth
Well, This Isn't The First Time The BBC Has Had A Subtitle Blunder Either
Previous BBC News subtitling failures have included a reference to the Arch b**** of Canterbury and calling for "a moment's violence" during the Queen Mother's funeral.
mirror.co.ukIn 2011, some pigs loved to "nibble anything that comes into the sheds, like our willies".
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The subtitling computer had misheard the reporter complaining about his waterproof footwear being eaten.
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