Entries Tagged 'Bad Signage Humor' ↓
March 16th, 2011 — Bad Signage Humor
Words fail me, so I’m quoting Meredith Colleges Colleges’ College’s grammar guide:
The correct use of plural and possessive forms may seem like a minor issue. Among educated persons, however, incorrect forms, especially misuses of apostrophes, stand out like red flags. One area executive has said he will not hire an applicant whose letter or resume includes such an error. ~”Patient Griselda’s Guide to Grammar” (Meredith College, NC)
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Stop by every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!
January 19th, 2011 — Bad Signage Humor
Braidal shoer?
Maybe they really meant ”braided shoe.” 
Yes, I’m sure that’s what they meant.
Oy.
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Stop by every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!
January 5th, 2011 — Bad Signage Humor
My bad-signage buddy, Mike, sent me a couple of stellar school-hall spelling and grammar alerts.
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Oops . . . “inappropiate” spelling on campus!
You’ve heard of the 3 Rs, right? Looks like they could have used one of those Rs in this hall sign.
A cafeteria for loners
This must be one small cafeteria. And one really special teacher. Wonder where the rest of the teachers eat lunch?
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Stop by every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!
December 15th, 2010 — Bad Signage Humor
I’m pretty sure cake decorators have to pass some sort of spelling test. Apparently, this doesn’t apply to seasonal help. . .
Well, I suppose this would be OK if you were ordering a cake for a chef . . .
And Happy Hally Days to you, too!
What you might wish a hippopotamus at this merry time of year.
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Stop by every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!
Photos used by permission of Jen at CakeWrecks
December 1st, 2010 — Bad Signage Humor
Your on? Wow. I’m struck dumb every time I see a sign or ad like this. When a multi-million dollar corporation pays through the nose for marketing and advertising, wouldn’t you think someone—ANYONE—would catch this?
Your the best.
I hope your feeling better soon.
Your standing on my foot.
He told me your aware of the new guidelines.
No, no, no!
When in doubt, just ask yourself if it should say “you are.” If the answer is yes, then you’ll want to use “you’re.”
You’re the best.
I hope you’re feeling better soon.
You’re standing on my foot.
He told me you’re aware of the new guidelines.
That little apostrophe makes a big difference, so do your best to use it correctly!
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Stop by every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!
Photos used by permission of Maria Ford at Illiterate Businesses.
November 17th, 2010 — Bad Signage Humor
Today’s lesson is on compound words. A compound word is formed by combining two words together to make one new word.
It’s simple, really. Thanks + giving = Thanksgiving
Now, you try it.
Thanks + giving = Thankgivening
Um, no.
Let’s try another one, shall we?
Thanks + giving = Tanksgiven
*Sigh* — I give up.
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Stop by every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!
Photos used by permission of Jen at CakeWrecks
November 3rd, 2010 — Bad Signage Humor
Found on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Midway. That unnecessary extra “N” is a good example of government excess.
“Why does this say ‘upcomming’ events?”
“Because it’s plural. If they were talking about just one event, it would have said “upcoming.’”
“Oh, OK. Upcomming toumaments.”
“TOUMAMENTS?”
“That’s what it says.”
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Stop by every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!
October 6th, 2010 — Bad Signage Humor
This sign is truly a “diamon” in the rough—rough spelling, that is.
If it’s any indication of Continental Jewelry’s attention to detail, I wonder what they’ve done with my name (which—according to the marquee—is on one of those 439 “diamons”).
Ki?
Kymme?
Kymb?
Ckim?
Kimn?
Khim?
And just think! Thers one with your name on it too!
Photo courtesy of J. Grant. Used by permission.
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September 29th, 2010 — Bad Signage Humor
Just wondering if this is one of those “15 things.”
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September 15th, 2010 — Bad Signage Humor
Wow. Sure had ME fooled!
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