What does this mean?

manlymatt83

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My neighbors have this plastered all over their doors, etc. Always wondered what it meant.

Apologies if it's something offensive, but I doubt it. Considering they have it in public.
 

Baked

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It's for good luck in Chinese culture. It translates to Out, In, Safe. So it protects the residents from harm when they travel or when they're at home.
 

manlymatt83

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How is this thread not locked yet?

Would you like it locked mjuszczak?

Zim Hosein

Off Topic Moderator.
 

manlymatt83

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Originally posted by: mjuszczak
How is this thread not locked yet?

Would you like it locked mjuszczak?

Zim Hosein

Off Topic Moderator.

no, not really. I just figured it would be with everyone going ot :p
 

jonks

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It's a famous phrase often included in after meal fortune cookies:

"That wasn't chicken"