I would like to start a new thread about humorous signs that you have encountered. I refer to signs that give information, instructions or warnings that are misstated although we know what was intended. Here are a couple examples I have seen:
1. I was entering a large car wash facility in Rochester, NY that had two tracks through the equipment. The sign read, "Use Both Lanes" when what was intended was, "Use Either Lane."
2. Many of us have seen the sign on a door that reads, "Fire Door. Always Keep Closed" when what is really meant is "Fire Door. Do Not Leave Open." If the door should always be closed, there is no need of a door.
3. Many times on a three lane highway that is narrowing to two lanes, I have seen the sign, "Right (or Left) Lane Ends." As I travel on and the road narrows, there is still a right and left land so what really ended was the center lane.
4. Another door instruction reads "Not an Exit." Well, sure it is under certain circumstances such as the building is on fire.
I once read and I am re-reading a book by Edwin Newman entitled, "Strictly Speaking" sub-titled "Will America be the Death of English?" If you are somewhat anal-retentive (as I am) and are looking for some humorous, light reading, I highly recommend it.
1. I was entering a large car wash facility in Rochester, NY that had two tracks through the equipment. The sign read, "Use Both Lanes" when what was intended was, "Use Either Lane."
2. Many of us have seen the sign on a door that reads, "Fire Door. Always Keep Closed" when what is really meant is "Fire Door. Do Not Leave Open." If the door should always be closed, there is no need of a door.
3. Many times on a three lane highway that is narrowing to two lanes, I have seen the sign, "Right (or Left) Lane Ends." As I travel on and the road narrows, there is still a right and left land so what really ended was the center lane.
4. Another door instruction reads "Not an Exit." Well, sure it is under certain circumstances such as the building is on fire.
I once read and I am re-reading a book by Edwin Newman entitled, "Strictly Speaking" sub-titled "Will America be the Death of English?" If you are somewhat anal-retentive (as I am) and are looking for some humorous, light reading, I highly recommend it.