WE ARE THE BASTARDS NOT FIT FOR OUR OFFICE
39,9 participated in Big Family Business (BFB) in Ataken Factory, IMÇ. As the editors of the publication DICTIONARY our contribution was dealing with representation in relation to the commonly perceived understanding of the act of translation. (1)
The four members of 39,9 litterally dressed in translation. We did business with a local tailor by who we order copies of the outfits that we are each wearing. The tailor copied the outfits into her translation and understanding of the four different everyday garments. The outfits – pants, shirts and blouses – might originally have been produced in Rumania, Thailand, Turkey or in another country where wages are low and the circumstances under which the tailors are working unacceptable in the contexts where the products will later be worn.
The Emperor’s New Clothes
“If Your Imperial Majesty will condescend to take your clothes off,” said the swindlers, “we will help you on with your new ones here in front of the long mirror.”
“Don’t hesitate to tell us what you think of it”
“How well Your Majesty’s new clothes look. Aren’t they becoming!” He heard on all sides, “That pattern, so perfect! Those colors, so suitable! It is a magnificent outfit.”
“This procession has got to go on.” So he walked more proudly than ever, as his noblemen held high the train that wasn’t there at all.”
