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Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
1
On the menu of a New Orleans restaurant:
On the menu of a New Orleans restaurant:
“Blackened bluefish”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
2
In a Maine restaurant:In a Maine restaurant:
“Open seven days a week and weekends”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
3
On an established New Mexico dry cleaning store:
On an established New Mexico dry cleaning store:
“Thirty-eight years on the same spot.”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
4
On a New York convalescent home:
On a New York convalescent home:
“For the sick and tired of the
Episcopal Church”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
5
Outside a country shop in West Virginia:
Outside a country shop in West Virginia:
“We buy junk and sell antiques.”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
6
In a Tacoma, Washington men’s clothing store:
In a Tacoma, Washington men’s clothing store:
“15 men’s wool suits - $100
They won’t last an hour!”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
7
A sign seen on a restroom dryer at O’Hare Field in Chicago:
A sign seen on a restroom dryer at O’Hare Field in Chicago:
“Do not activate with wet hands.”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
8
In a New York restaurant:In a New York restaurant:
“Customers who find our waitresses rude
ought to see the manager.”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
9
In the offices of a New Jersey loan company:
In the offices of a New Jersey loan company:
“Ask about our plans for owning your
home.”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
10
In the window of an Oregon general store:
In the window of an Oregon general store:
“Why go elsewhere to be cheated, when
you can come here?”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
11
In downtown Boston:In downtown Boston:
“Callahan Tunnel - NO END”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
12
On a Tennessee highway:On a Tennessee highway:
“Take notice: when this sign is under water, this road is
impassable.”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
13
On the grounds of a private school in Connecticut:
On the grounds of a private school in Connecticut:
“No trespassing without permission”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
14
In a New York medical building:In a New York medical building:
“Mental Health Prevention Center”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
15
In a Florida maternity ward:In a Florida maternity ward:
“No children allowed”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
16
In front of a New Hampshire car wash:
In front of a New Hampshire car wash:
“If you can’t read this, it’s time to wash your
car.”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
17
In a Los Angeles clothing store:In a Los Angeles clothing store:
“Wonderful bargains for men with 16 and
17 necks.”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
18
On a California freeway:On a California freeway:
“Fine for littering”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
19
In the window of an Atlanta clothing store:
In the window of an Atlanta clothing store:
“Sid’s Pants is Open”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
20
On the wall of a British Columbia cleaning service:
On the wall of a British Columbia cleaning service:
“Able to Do the Worst Possible Job”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
21
In a New York jewelry store:In a New York jewelry store:
“Genuine Faux Pearls”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
22
In a Kansas City oculist’s office:In a Kansas City oculist’s office:
“Broken lenses duplicated here”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
23
In a Boston fast-food parking lot:In a Boston fast-food parking lot:
“Parking for Drive-Through Customers
Only”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
24
Billboard on Florida highway:Billboard on Florida highway:
“If you can’t read,
we can help”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
25
On the Triborough Bridge in New York:
On the Triborough Bridge in New York:
“In Event of Air Attack Drive Off Bridge”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
26
On a Lockhart, Texas gas station and minimart:
On a Lockhart, Texas gas station and minimart:
“We’re out of Rolaids,
but we’ve got gas.”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
27
At the basketball court in a Gastonon, North Carolina YMCA:
At the basketball court in a Gastonon, North Carolina YMCA:
“Anyone caught hanging from the rim will be suspended.”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
28
On a Rapid City store:On a Rapid City store:
“Give That Bride a Good Case of
Worms or Other Fine Bait”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
29
On the door of an Ellsworth, Maine, restaurant:
On the door of an Ellsworth, Maine, restaurant:
“The Indian Trading Post will be closed
for Yom Kippur”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
30
In a Grand Rapids restaurant:In a Grand Rapids restaurant:
“Half baked chicken”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
31
In a Dayton barbershop:In a Dayton barbershop:
“During vacation of owner, a competent
hair stylist will be here.”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
32
On a Jacksonville, Florida bookstore:
On a Jacksonville, Florida bookstore:
“Rare, out-of-print, and nonexistent
books”
Signs that don’t quite give the
intended message.
33
On a library in Marlboro, New Hampshire, honoring Robert Frost:
On a library in Marlboro, New Hampshire, honoring Robert Frost:
“Frost Free Library”