The daily grind just got punny
Here are the names of some Brussels metro stations translated into literal scenes.
In the mid 1990s, the photographer Janol Apin created a spin-off of the names of the Paris metro stations with great success. At a quick 1 hour 22 minute ride from the French capital, BrusselsLife tried out the same exercise. Ten photos, some unaltered, some a photomontage, represent the names of stops with a good dose of Brussels puns. We will bridge the translation gap.
Boileau
If you’re thirsty go to Boileau - sounds like bois l’eau (drink water) in French.
Albert
Albert portrait gallery. From left to right: King Albert I, Philippe Albert, Albert Uderzo, Einstein, Albert the Fifth Musketeer
Eddy Merckx
The famous Belgian cycler, Eddy Merckx, and his signature jersey.
Porte Namur
Porte de Namur (literally, Door to Namur). This passage will get you there more quickly than the highway…
Delacroix
Back from the cross, Jesus landed in Delacroix.
Botanique
La Roue
Cartwheels (la roue) are encouraged.
Schuman
At Schuman, men are choux (cute). And to continue the pun, choux also refers to Brussels sprouts.
Heysel
Brussels is also Dutch-speaking. Heysel sounds like ezel, the Dutch word for donkey.
Trône
Trône = throne!
Word play : Olivia Regout & Frédéric Solvel
Photography and retouches : Mehdi Nasseh
With the participation of Olivia Davis and Polo Le Vélo
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