Entries Tagged 'Bad Signage Humor' ↓

Newspaper bloopers

May 19th, 2010 — Bad Signage Humor, Wordless Wednesday

Oh, the things that slip past the editor!

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Stop by every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!

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Spelling isn’t on the menu

May 5th, 2010 — Bad Signage Humor, Wordless Wednesday

Our local pizza place has tasty food, but apparently, spelling isn’t on the menu.

Can you find the spelling errors? Post your corrections in the comments.

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Stop by every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!

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The little problem of . . . apostrophe’s?

April 21st, 2010 — Bad Signage Humor, Grammar & Spelling, Just for Fun, Wordless Wednesday

It’s such a small thing, really—this simple little punctuation mark called the apostrophe. If used correctly, no one pays it any mind. But when it’s misused, we have what ‘s known as an Apostrophe Catastrophe. Let me submit a few for your Wordless Wednesday pleasure.

This first one is a fine specimen of botched punctuation. Who knew the lowly comma could also double as a misplaced apostrophe?

This next one gives us a double dose of enjoyment: Bad punctuation and bad spelling. How sad. Only three words and they messed up two of them!

And finally, a sample of professional workmanship. Perhaps I’ll take my business elsewhere.

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Stop by every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!

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Misspellers’ sanctuary?

April 7th, 2010 — Bad Signage Humor, Just for Fun, Wordless Wednesday

The spelling just doesn’t add up.

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Stop by every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!

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Lost in translation

March 31st, 2010 — Bad Signage Humor, Just for Fun, Wordless Wednesday

It just goes to show that you can’t always trust your Chinese-English dictionary. For starters, how about a box of crackers complete with an excellent dose of delicious food?

Even better, you can dig into a package of biscuit snacks bursting with that ever-popular ”burned meat” flavor.

Strange juice, eh? I think I’ll pass.

And finally, here’s an excellent tip. I’m making a mental note right now.

Above photo by Christopher / CC BY 2.0

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Stop by every 1st and 3rd Wednesday (and an occasional fifth Wednesday) for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!

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Guaranteed . . . in writing

March 17th, 2010 — Bad Signage Humor, Just for Fun, Wordless Wednesday

I spy with my little eye . . . someone (cough, cough) who needs a writing tutor.

Guaranteed.

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Stop by every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!

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The “best” of bad signage

March 3rd, 2010 — Bad Signage Humor, Just for Fun

Words matter. That’s this week’s theme, in honor of Words Matter Week.

Usually I devote the first and third Wednesday to bad signage: examples of signs, flyers, and advertisements containing humorous grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

But because this is Words Matter Week, I’m going to treat you to ten of my favorites from the past year or so. In no particular order, here are the top candidates for the Bad Signage Award. I hope you’ll cast your vote in the comments section!

1. A flower grows in Brooklyn

2. Spelling suop

3. Apostrophes made to order

4. A true professional

5. The poster child of bad signage

6. This sign should be unortherized

7. Cheedear, anyone?

8. How to slip and fall

9. Risky business

10. Is your child perpared?

When we see mistakes like these, we’re doubly conscious of the way words matter. What a difference correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation make. They really can affect the way people interpret the written word.