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I have a thing for signs. Not signs as in harbingers or black cat omens, but more like, well . . . signs. Weird that I am, I take pictures of signs that amuse me. I also snap shots of signs I want to edit. A writer’s work is never done.
Here is a sign I want to edit.
Have you heard this cardinal rule? “Never use a big word when a diminutive word will do.”
I think the sign should read, “Trader Joe’s not responsible for damage caused by inconsiderate people who leave their shopping carts in places where they are likely to roll into the side of your car.”
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This store is not familiar with a commonplace punctuation mark.
My children objects are very heavy too. Don’t tell my girls I said so.
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I saw this sign at a rest stop along the verdant Bonnyville Salt Flats in Utah. It was disconcerting, to say the least.
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Some signs make me chuckle. I love dog humor.
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This sandwich shop was in Kilkenny, Ireland. I told you Irishmen have a grand sense of humor.
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I used this sign in a recent post about typos.
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Nothing says, “I love you, Mom” better than taking her pole dancing.
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I should have used this sign in my now famous (or should I say infamous) Freshly Pressed post about cursive writing.
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And finally, no post is complete without a second mention of beer.
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mskatykins said:
Thanks for making me chuckle! I love funny signs too! Gosh, yesterday I was at a party and someone was gifted a tshirt that said “IM THE DADDY”. Oh dear… 😦
robincoyle said:
That is funny. Now we know “Who’s your daddy.”
Russel Ray Photos said:
Two of my favorite road signs are
“School bus stop ahead” — I never know whether it’s a stop for school buses or a bus stop for schools.
and
“Slow trucks merging” — Are there slow trucks that are merging, or should I go slow because there are trucks merging?
robincoyle said:
Which reminds me of the sign that says, “Slow Children at Play.” Should I drive slowly, or are there slow children ahead?
Russel Ray Photos said:
I have spent almost a month searching for a picture that I knew I had. It probably would have been faster just to drive 30 miles and take another picture. Here’s the picture, just for you: http://russelrayphotos2.com/2013/03/17/slow-avocados-ahead/
robincoyle said:
Thanks for the laugh! And the diligence in finding it for me!
Lynne Ayers said:
I’ve got a bit of a sign collection going to … maybe it’s time for a post … like the untrustworthy cat and the blah sandwiches 😉
robincoyle said:
Please do a post with your sign collection. I’m sure they will be from around the world!
EllaDee said:
“There’s many a slip twixt the cup and the lip”… when people write signs. They know what they mean to say, but what is actually conveyed entertains greatly. We have a local restaurant with “stake & chips” displayed on the menu in the window… a whole different visual to “steak & chips” 🙂
robincoyle said:
That is funny. I don’t have a picture of it, but there was a gas station/cafe near Lake Tahoe that said “Eat at Pow Wow and Get Gas.” I’m not sure if it was a mistake, or they have a sense of humor. I think it was sense of humor.
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kindredspirit23 said:
Very funny. I like signs, too!
robincoyle said:
I knew we were a lot alike.
kindredspirit23 said:
I thought so, too.
Ritu KT said:
A couple of them made me literally lol. Fun post Robin!
robincoyle said:
I love it when that happens.
elskenewman said:
That made me chuckle!
robincoyle said:
Glad to hear it!
Pete Denton said:
You’d think people who paid for the proper signs would, like, check them. Still, if they did check them, we wouldn’t be able to laugh at them would we! 🙂
robincoyle said:
The funny thing is . . . they probably DID check the signs.
Pete Denton said:
True 🙂
WritePlaceRightTime said:
I too am into signs. Here’s a few to add to your collection:
http://www.funnyordie.com/slideshows/76270c27fa/more-signs-improved-by-hilarious-graffiti#slide16
http://www.funnyordie.com/slideshows/3ff8117a32/signs-improved-by-graffiti?rel=by_user#slide16
http://www.funnyordie.com/slideshows/60ece2663b/the-most-bizarre-salon-signs?rel=by_user#slide11
robincoyle said:
These are fantastic! I hope other readers take the time to check out the links you provided. I subscribed to their newsletter. I love stuff like this.
philosophermouseofthehedge said:
“Talking in cursive” – love that – best line ever…going to toss that into conversations.
Rabid shopping carts – they are lurking…waiting….(Trader Joe’s does want to be different than other groceries, but this is a bit extreme?)
Children objects…are they on aisle 3?…and what is the return policy?
Definitely need that warning sign about the dog and cat
Great collection. Lots of chuckles
THanks
robincoyle said:
The signs gave me a chuckle too. Can you believe the pole dancing/pancake Mother’s Day celebration?
philosophermouseofthehedge said:
Things have really changed from going to church and wearing a red flower if your mom is alive and a white one if she’s not. Do they do that anymore?
robincoyle said:
I never heard of that tradition, but I like it. A sweet remembrance.
philosophermouseofthehedge said:
It was a big thing in the 50’s around here (TX) I used to like it because dad would buy carnations and they smelled good. The whole church smelled like flowers
robincoyle said:
That is nice . . .
Carol Wuenschell said:
Oh, boy! I love these. And yes, some people do so-o need an editor.
robincoyle said:
Including me!
amphomma said:
Those are funny! One of my favorites was from behind a restaurant food window in New Orleans: “Employees must make eye contact and greet customers.”. That was kind of a set up for failure if they needed that reminder.
Thanks for a good chuckle on a congested, scratchy throated day! –Alison
robincoyle said:
Sorry to hear you are sick! There sure is some kind of crude going around. My sister has been sick since New Year’s Eve!
The person who does that hiring at that restaurant might want to hire the type of employee who doesn’t need to be told the very basics of customer service. Geez.
harperfaulkner said:
My dad met my mom pole dancing. Unfortunately, my dad was the one dancing. As to the scorpions and snakes, I would be more concerned about them watching me. Are you wearing bell-bottom pants in that picture? Geeze, it’s the 21st century. Time to put those hippy dippy days behind you. HF
robincoyle said:
I’ll have you know those are expensive au courant designer jeans. You need to brush up on Glamour magazine. Or, Car and Driver.
Does your dad wear tassels while pole dancing? And I don’t mean on his loafers.
harperfaulkner said:
I have no idea what au courant means or have I ever, or will ever, read Glamour. All I know is you look like some hippy chick. And, yes, dad wore tassels, but we don’t discuss it a Thanksgiving or Christmas. HF
robincoyle said:
Obviously your dad reads Glamour magazine.
harperfaulkner said:
Touchee, Touchee. HF
robincoyle said:
Yup . . . don’t mess with me and my bell bottoms.
harperfaulkner said:
I just wanted to show you, you’re not the only one that knows French! Bell bottoms were good for hiding elicit substances when sneaking into forbidden concerts. Just sayin’. HF
The Hook said:
These belong on Leno!
As do you, Robin!
robincoyle said:
“If it’s Monday, it must be time for headlines!” It is my favorite segment on Leno, but I don’t believe Leno will have me.
The Hook said:
Then he really is crazy!
robincoyle said:
I’ll have my agent call Leno.
crazytraintotinkytown said:
I’d take my mum pole dancing even with her plaster cast
robincoyle said:
She might hurt herself again! You might want to rethink that.
harulawordsthatserve said:
Hilarious, thanks for the laughs! I’m more of a ‘keep watch for the omen, harbringer’ type, but now you’ve made me want to find a few fun, more down to earth signs myself. Now, where’s my camera…
robincoyle said:
Thank goodness for my iPhone! I often wonder if people think it is weird when they see me taking pictures of signs.
on thehomefrontandbeyond said:
In response to the last sign – especially at last call
robincoyle said:
Ha! So true.
maggiemyklebust said:
I like the last one… Cheers!
robincoyle said:
It is a beer-making store in Boise, Idaho. They have a sense of humor in Boise too!
Tilly Bud - The Laughing Housewife said:
So funny! My favourite is the dog/cat one.
robincoyle said:
The dog sign made me snort when I saw it.
Elliot said:
Hey I like Trader Joe’s!
robincoyle said:
As do I!
zannyro said:
I don’t know if I could pick a favorite from among these…lololol!
robincoyle said:
I know the feeling, but if pressed, I would have to say the dog sign is my favorite.
zannyro said:
hehehe!
Jennifer said:
Lovin the weird signs. I might have to keep a look out for some here in Aus…
robincoyle said:
I have a feeling a bunch of bloggers are now going to be on the lookout for their own collection of wacky signs.
Madame Weebles said:
That’s a good collection there, Robin! I love the photo of you in front of the blaa blaa blaa sandwich shop. I just love the Irish. I also like the Watch for Snakes & Scorpions sign. Um, no thanks!
robincoyle said:
I’m bummed we didn’t eat at the Blaa Blaa Blaa sandwich shop. I would love to know what a blaa blaa blaa sandwich is!
Carrie Rubin said:
There are many things I never want to experience. Taking my mother pole dancing is one of those things.
robincoyle said:
Oh come on. It could be fun! Pancakes and pole dancing . . . what a great combo.
Carrie Rubin said:
I don’t even want to know where the syrup fits in…
robincoyle said:
Ew.
jamieayres said:
What a fun post!! I’m gonna use that “talking in cursive” one with my students when they’re not making sense:-)
robincoyle said:
I’d love to see the look on their faces when you do!
Let's CUT the Crap! said:
These are most entertaining, Robin. I haven’t seen many signs like these around my neck of the woods but then I find driving, reading signs and taking picture somewhat tricky these days. Yeah, can’t multi-task like I used to. Ha ha.
robincoyle said:
I bet you will start noticing wacky signs from now on . . . but, please . . . pull over to take the photos.
Perfecting Motherhood said:
Haha, I love the cursive sign!!! And who wouldn’t want to eat a blaa blaa blaa sandwich. As for the mother’s day pole dancing brunch, I bet it’d be interesting to see what it looks like…
I just saw a huge print ad the other day in front of a sports equipment store. My jaw just about dropped when I saw the typo. The advertiser is 686, the clothing company. The main line said:
“Here’s to good friend’s and riding”
Wow. Plural s has officially been changed to ‘s. Pathetic. I’m still not sure what to do with the photo I took, besides shaming them publically (not pubically, although the deserve it!).
robincoyle said:
That is funny. I wonder how many eyes proofed that sign before it went to print.
I also wonder how much money the pancake and pole dancing event raised for Women for Women International. I just googled the organization. They help women survivors of war and have been around since 1993. It is odd to me that a sexist event was used as a fundraiser for them.
Mrs. P said:
These are great!
robincoyle said:
I think so too!
susielindau said:
Hilarious! Love the cursive sign!
robincoyle said:
I took the picture of the cursive sign when we were in Vail for Christmas. Have you been to Vendetta’s? Great pizza . . .
susielindau said:
No. I will check it out!
robincoyle said:
The bar is upstairs and fun. Also rather loud. You can order food there. The restaurant is downstairs but I haven’t eaten there. Vendetta’s has a “local” vibe.
susielindau said:
I love local vibes! Thanks!
jmgoyder said:
Hilarious!
robincoyle said:
Yup.
judithatwood said:
These are great, Robin — I’m going to remember the one about cursive! 😎
robincoyle said:
Somehow I can’t see you as a drinker and driver.
judithatwood said:
Well, no, not anymore, though I had my day. No, I’m thinking of that one in relation to my nephew. Great post!
jmmcdowell said:
Well, I suppose pole dancing is one way to work off the calories from the pancakes! Fun for the whole family, right? 😉
robincoyle said:
Yes! Even the gluten intolerant can come along!
heylookawriterfellow said:
And that is why I don’t live in Utah.
Well, actually there are a lot of reasons why I don’t live in Utah, but that sign is as good a reason as any.
robincoyle said:
Yes . . . I don’t want to live in a place where the snakes and scorpions are so prevalent you need a heads up to keep an eye out for them. I almost didn’t get out of the car but the next rest stop was hundreds of miles away.
heylookawriterfellow said:
Glad you made it out alive!
T. W. Dittmer said:
Pole dancing mothers. Hmmm. Just where is that pancake brunch?
robincoyle said:
Head on over to Boise, Idaho!
Vanessa-Jane Chapman said:
Funnily enough, my blog post tomorrow is going to be about funny signs! Different sort of thing to this, but funny signs none-the-less!
We have a friend who also likes to photograph funny signs he sees, he finds ones that at first sound right until you really think about them, like this one he saw for a company whose slogan was ‘We ensure the views of our members reflect the way we run our society’ – can you spot what’s wrong with that?
robincoyle said:
I certainly can! We will tell you what your views are.
So, sister o’mine, what are you blogging about tomorrow so I know what I should write about.
Vanessa-Jane Chapman said:
I knew you were smart! We’re SOOOO alike!
I’m not blogging again till next week – my next post will be on my Sugarness blog rather than on my main one, probably on Monday, a chocolate cupcake recipe that another blogger sent me.
robincoyle said:
Somewhere along the line I saw you started another blog. I’m not following it because I put on 5 pounds over the holidays and I don’t want the temptation of chocolate cupcakes!
unfetteredbs said:
HA!
robincoyle said:
Agreed.
Hippie Cahier said:
Gluten-free pole dancing is all the rage here on the east coast.
robincoyle said:
So that is how you stay so fit and trim.
Hippie Cahier said:
…and limber.
robincoyle said:
Nice.
Polly Robinson said:
I so want you to see a menu that I saw the very first time I visited the Greek Island of Zante that referred to skumbled eggs … it was brill!
robincoyle said:
Ooh . . . I love skumbled eggs. Especially when they are served with blacon.
diannegray said:
These are great signs, Robin. My fave is the snakes and scorpions one (and you know why! 😉 ) I’d like to have that one at the front of my house 😀
robincoyle said:
I’ll have a sign made for you that says, “Watch for Snakes, Scorpions, and Amorous Geckos.”
diannegray said:
LOL! Add ‘crazy writing lady’ to that list 😀
robincoyle said:
Coming right up!
diannegray said:
😀 😀
annewoodman said:
OMG! The Mother’s Day pole dancing takes the cake. Awesome! BTW, my children objects are also very heavy. I ask them to move themselves.
robincoyle said:
Pole dancing and pancakes makes a mom feel special. Or something.
Dennis Langley said:
These are excellent! Especially, the one about cursive writing. Wish I had thought of that one back in college.
robincoyle said:
Drinking in college? Surely not you, Dennis. You were too busy studying.
Dennis Langley said:
Uh…yeah…studying…okay. Let’s go with that.
robincoyle said:
I got your back.