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Quiz about Movies That Lose Something In the Translation

Movies That Lose Something In the Translation Quiz

This is about the alternate titles well-known movies were given when they played in non-English speaking countries. The new titles had to be more suitable to attract the local audiences... not sure how though, you'll see what I mean :0)

A multiple-choice quiz by Pixidust2002. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Pixidust2002

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
93,066

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Very Difficult

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4 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which film is called "Die Slowly" if we translate it back from the German title it was given? Hint

Die Hard

Trainspotting

Se7en

Charlie's Angels

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which movie received the catchy moniker of "Yellow Cops Don't Bite", also for the German audiences? Hint

Beverly Hills Cop

Dragnet

Beverly Hills Cop 2

Rush Hour

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these did "As Good As It Gets" starring Jack Nicholson & Helen Hunt get advertised as to tempt in the Chinese audiences? Hint

Mr. Dog Breath

Crazy Man, Crazy Lady

Mr. Cat Poop

Only Dogs Love a Grumpy Madman

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Question 4 of 10

4. Now there's some logic to this one... which film was known as "Six Stripped Pigs" in China?

Answer: (Three Words (Released in 1997))

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Question 5 of 10

5. When "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" was re-titled in Singapore they chose an all together much more polite reason way to refer to the toothy secret agent. Which? Hint

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Treated Me Nicely

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Liked Me

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Dosn't Wear Nice Clothes

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Always Laughs But Has a Gun

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Question 6 of 10

6. When 'Dumb and Dumber' was released in Spain what new title did it receive? Hint

These Boys Are Idiots

Two Stupid, Stupid People

A Pair of Foolish Men

Oh No! They're Loco!

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Question 7 of 10

7. "The Secret Is In The Sauce" was the new title for which of the following films when it was released into French cinemas? Hint

Fried Green Tomatoes At the Whistle Stop Cafe

Carry On Columbus

Chocolat

The Young Poisoner's Handbook

8. Jane Campion's beautiful and moving film 'The Piano', starring Holly Hunter and Harvey Keitel, sounds more like a sinister horror flick after being given which of the following titles for its release in China? Hint

Evil Hunts The Silent

Wretch! Let Me Chop Off Your Finger

Blood Runs Down The Fickle Finger Of Fate

The Music Of The Doomed

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these cheery monikers did 'Annie Hall' become upon its German release? Hint

The Urban Neurotic

Big City Psychosis

Loneliness Is My Best Friend

City Life Will Be The Death Of Me

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, in accordance with tradition I have saved the best (ok the freakiest) for last. :0) How was the film "Vampire In Brooklyn" enthusiastically re-named in China? Hint

I Suck! I Suck! I Really Suck Suck Suck!

Sucking Suckfest of Sucktastic Sucks!

Suck! Suck! Suck! Oh, How I Suck!

I Suck! I Suck! I Suck Suck Suck!

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which film is called "Die Slowly" if we translate it back from the German title it was given?

Answer: Die Hard

Ok.... maybe this one's not too difficult to fathom but, BOY, do they get surreal from here? :0)

2. Which movie received the catchy moniker of "Yellow Cops Don't Bite", also for the German audiences?

Answer: Dragnet

See, now... kinda lost me there... how 'bout you? :0)

3. Which of these did "As Good As It Gets" starring Jack Nicholson & Helen Hunt get advertised as to tempt in the Chinese audiences?

Answer: Mr. Cat Poop

Apparently, it's the huge Chinese pirate video market that is the origin of most of the stranger titles, usually opting for one which reflects the plot in a very literal way. i.e. "Pretty Woman" became "I'm Rich But I Like Cheap Prostitutes"... I kid you not! But Mr. Cat Poop? Maybe there's a scene I missed? :0)

4. Now there's some logic to this one... which film was known as "Six Stripped Pigs" in China?

Answer: The Full Monty

Not exactly a flattering description where poor Robert Carlyle and the rest of his bump-and-grind co-stars are concerned. I suppose the actors just had to appreciate that the '(Brutal) Honesty Is The Best Policy' approach is, unfortunately, a tried and tested crowd-puller for Oriental cinema fans. :0)

5. When "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" was re-titled in Singapore they chose an all together much more polite reason way to refer to the toothy secret agent. Which?

Answer: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Treated Me Nicely

Awwwww... I thought this one was sweet.

6. When 'Dumb and Dumber' was released in Spain what new title did it receive?

Answer: Two Stupid, Stupid People

The new Spanish title, although not as bizarre as some of the others, made me laugh because it sounded like it had been created by a person who was really, really tired of the whole re-naming thing :0) "...sigh...ooookay, how about if we call it 'Two Stupid, Stupid People' and then we can all go home?"

7. "The Secret Is In The Sauce" was the new title for which of the following films when it was released into French cinemas?

Answer: Fried Green Tomatoes At the Whistle Stop Cafe

Isn't that THE best example of how French deserves the reputation as being the language of romance and love? Any language that can make the awkward 'Fried Green..." title sound positively SENSUAL instead gets my total respect!

Answer: Wretch! Let Me Chop Off Your Finger

I think I'd have been expecting something along the lines of 'I Spit On Your Grave' instead of the beautifully moving love story 'The Piano' actually is if I'd been going to see it in China! :0)

9. Which of these cheery monikers did 'Annie Hall' become upon its German release?

Answer: The Urban Neurotic

If my brief was to sell a quirky, comedy film to potential ticket buyers, the words "Urban" and "Neurotic" wouldn't exactly be at the forefront of my mind but it just goes to show what I know because despite the gloomy name, "Annie/Neurotic" was as successful in Germany as it was elsewhere! lol

10. Finally, in accordance with tradition I have saved the best (ok the freakiest) for last. :0) How was the film "Vampire In Brooklyn" enthusiastically re-named in China?

Answer: I Suck! I Suck! I Suck Suck Suck!

I never thought I'd say it, but all of those choices somehow manage to "outnaff" the otherwise "Naffest of Naff Titles Supreme Winner" that is "Vampire In Brooklyn"! Inconceivable! lol. Eeeee... It's a funny old world! :0)

Source: Author Pixidust2002

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