Comments on: Stooopid Signs

By: themadlolscientist

themadlolscientist — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:43:25 +0000

Oops, that looked OK in preview but didn't come through when I posted it. I even used the code for the left arrow point.Anyhoo:[left arrow] Moon [distance]You get the idea even if the intarwebz doesn't.

By: themadlolscientist

themadlolscientist — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:37:11 +0000

There's a Mars not far from the Moon in the western burbs of Pittsburgh. I lived in that area for several years, and I remember driving past a sign that said:<---- Moon [distance]Mars [distance] ---->You just can't make stuff like this up.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:55:24 +0000

My favourite was when our local rink announced, “Free Pubic Skating”Ouch.

By: Stephanie Z

Stephanie Z — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:41:27 +0000

I’m fond of the “take every care to avoid accidents” signs, myself. In Britain, signs like that take the place of guard rails, etc. It’s awfully nice to be assumed to be an adult who can take care of herself.

By: Tony P

Tony P — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:07:38 +0000

Oh yes, Somerville. When I worked for one company we had a branch in Somerville. I used to hate going there because of the retarded traffic pattern.But I live in Providence which has streets that go from pedestrian only, to one way, two way, and then back to pedestrian way over time.Up until a few years ago Washington St. was one-way. Now it’s two way. Empire St. is transitioning from one-way to two way, and they’ve got plans to do the same on Weybosset.

By: JanieBelle

JanieBelle — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:21:40 +0000

…as has JanieBelle, who seems to have forgotten the lesson about previewing her comments…

By: JanieBelle

JanieBelle — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:20:07 +0000

LiveScience seems to have a particularly brilliant moment today, as well.Well, duh.