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October 1st, 2008 | Bad Signage Humor, Just for Fun
Stop by every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!
Hi, I'm Kim--curriculum author, speaker, retired homeschooler, and grandma to seven. Welcome to my little corner of the blogosphere. My heart is to equip and inspire you to teach writing, even when it seems like it's always an uphill battle. I invite you to poke around the blog, where you'll find writing and poetry activities, grammar tips, and hope for reluctant writers. Thanks for stopping by!
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11 comments ↓
maybe it’s a translated version from another language?
Cool catch for wordless! Mine’s up too hope you can drop by… Happy WW!
OMG!!! ROFLMBO!! What a great pic for wordless wednesday!!! You totally made my day!! Thanks!
Hmm, so does this mean that friends are allowed in this site, or anybody who’s not a stranger?
That is so great! Bad spelling and grammar irk me, I don’t know why… But this is just- almost so bad it’s got to have another explanation. lol.
Have a great Wednesday! Happy WW!
Ha, how funny…and nobody checked it for them? They should hire you to review their signage! LOL
Happy WW!
Thanks for stopping by to laugh with me! I’ve had so much fun with these often-awkwardly-ridiculous signs, and I really love sharing them with others!
Funny!
Indeed…LOL!
my name is David Greenslade I’m an academic and published writer in Wales, UK
if you google ‘zeus greenslade bbc’ you’ll see information about my last book and if you go to “darkfairground.wordpress.com” you’ll see something about a forthcoming book and exhibit
I’m currently researching signs and came across the sign of yours at the building site – crazy english
I would like to use this photo in a presentation I may give on my study of signs (eventually) there is no date in sight but this wording typifies so well many other miswordings
and this is a ocnvenient time to write so I thought I’d ask
it would be for college use – probably a seminar talk
just doing the courteous thing and asking
it’s a lot easier than making my own signs and faking it
I’ve seen others but yours works really well
would you mind – is this okay
thank you
David Greenslade
BA MA PhD
English Language Teaching Centre
University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
David, I’m not sure how to answer your question. This sign originally came from Flickr.com, but I see now that I forgot to tag it properly. Unfortunately, I can’t find the original anymore, though I have tried all sorts of search terms. This is the best I can do:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/392344528_5c512bb573.jpg?v=0
If anyone can find the original, please let me know so I can credit the source.
Kim