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Post by devil-may-care on May 20, 2011 0:44:04 GMT
We've all seen the grammatical gaffs and misspellings made by sign makers, labels that tell us food will be hot coming out of the oven and such. There are many websites on the interweb and groups on FaceBook dedicated to these absurdities and inanities. Forgive me, but I love them! ;D ;D I thought of making this thread because of something I read on a label tonight while making dinner. "Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Remove outer sleeve and tray. Open inner pouch and empty product into your oven-safe pan. Cover your pan with foil. Place your pan in the oven and heat for 12-15 minutes or until the product is hot & ready to serve. CAUTION YOUR PAN AND PRODUCT WILL BE HOT."This is word for word and capitalization. I certainly hope my product is hot after heating until hot!  This is from the new hair dryer I bought recently.  Of course then there are the funny signs that are truly meant to be funny! ;D ;D ;D   Two of my favorites! |
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Post by grizabella on May 20, 2011 6:30:55 GMT
This was pretty cool: "No wonder you always go home alone." - Sign over mirror in Men's restroom, Ed Debevic's, Beverly Hills, CA ;D And a couple more I found:    |
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Post by vertebraille on May 20, 2011 7:56:55 GMT
Too bad I didn't read this at work, my bag of 'mixed nuts' says - 'Allergy advice: contains tree nuts' |
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Post by devil-may-care on Jun 17, 2011 19:04:23 GMT
I've always worried about this...  |
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Post by meimichan on Jun 17, 2011 19:14:19 GMT
I've always worried about this... A good friend of mine from university bought similar signs for his apartment. His new roommate moved in, and the sign he'd put on his door said "Beware of Attack Squirrel." (other friend has a nickname involving the word squirrel). So...he then glanced to my friend's door. Which had this sign on it. "Beware of Attack A***ole" ;D ;D ;D Us MTU alums are a weird bunch.  |
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Post by eolise on Jun 17, 2011 21:27:16 GMT
This one is truly brilliant!! I must admit though, that I NEVER actually sit on a public toilet, gruesome! Too bad I didn't read this at work, my bag of 'mixed nuts' says - 'Allergy advice: contains tree nuts' Funny you mention this, as I'm always annoyed by things like that. F.E. if something is QUITE OBVIOUS that's in the product, as for example milk in a milkproduct or yes, nuts in, well, a bag of nuts, I really have the urge to call the company and ask if they're even aware of what they're selling...
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Post by meimichan on Aug 27, 2011 5:42:02 GMT
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Post by devil-may-care on Mar 13, 2012 17:41:16 GMT
Huge Bump! This doesn't truly qualify as a 'sign' but it did make me laugh. This came in the mail today. I've never subscribed to Newsweek, it just appears for some strange reason. He looks like he's standing up at a 12-step program meeting! Hi! I'm Dave...  ;D ;D |
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Post by missburlo on Mar 14, 2012 21:07:46 GMT
 The sign says it all |
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Post by adrianmay on Mar 16, 2012 1:01:29 GMT
Was running around on errands today with a camera for a change. This one is at several intersections. It's for the call button for the walk sign. Instead of being at human height, it's up on a pole at horse height so you don't have to dismount or lean over. More cleaver than silly I suppose.   Trust me, this gate isn't that dangerous. What would you have to do to get caught in gate meant for cars. Stand there until it crushed you?!  Notice, this sign is at dog height. I'm sure my dog has never read it.  |
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Post by devil-may-care on Mar 16, 2012 19:27:14 GMT
Great signs, AM!! ;D I stole this from Twitter today. It was taken in Tesco.  I don't know what this product is, but I'm sure that I don't want any of it.  |
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Post by jacqui on Mar 16, 2012 19:58:43 GMT
I shall look out for that tomorrow ;D
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Post by devil-may-care on Mar 16, 2012 20:03:06 GMT
I shall look out for that tomorrow ;D Gee, I hope you can find it on sale! ;D ;D |
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Post by Vivienne on Mar 16, 2012 20:51:45 GMT
I bet over here it would have been "asstd" instead of Ass.
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Post by trustme on Mar 17, 2012 7:48:31 GMT
Would it be worth getting just for the clubcard points?  Not entirely sure it's edible.... |
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Post by devil-may-care on Jun 23, 2012 15:53:58 GMT
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Post by Vivienne on Jun 23, 2012 16:17:01 GMT
What do you think should have been in place of children?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2012 16:21:09 GMT
Are they to be served rare or well-done?  |
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Post by antonia on Jun 23, 2012 16:28:14 GMT
Remind me only to take children I dislike with me if I ever got there.LOL
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Post by devil-may-care on Jun 23, 2012 17:22:21 GMT
I'm guessing it was supposed to be chicken. But children makes for better conversation. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2012 17:39:00 GMT
I have a <<placque>> in the rear window of my car which reads "Danger: Gonzesse au Volant." In English, it reads "Danger: Broad at the wheel." If I get my case outdoors, I'll take a photo of it; it looks like a EU number plate.
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Post by dit on Jun 23, 2012 20:28:03 GMT
A couple of years ago in Australia a recipe book had to be withdrawn as it contained ta recipe book with the phrase "add salt and freshly ground black people" instead of "black pepper". That's a seriously big 'Oops'.
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Post by pie on Jul 2, 2012 12:13:06 GMT
A couple of years ago in Australia a recipe book had to be withdrawn as it contained ta recipe book with the phrase "add salt and freshly ground black people" instead of "black pepper". That's a seriously big 'Oops'. I was going to respond, but if I do, I'll probably be hunted down by the authorities. Here's something that's a bit concerning. This is from one of the banner ads at the top of the page.  If I'm going to look like that when I'm 55, I may as well throw in the towel now!  Skincare secret = Photoshop. (Whoops, it's a secret!!) |
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Post by toystoriesfan on Jul 26, 2012 15:14:46 GMT
Bit of a bump for this thread! They closed a roundabout near me. For a few days before the closure, there were signs saying "Roundabout Closing Monday July 24 9 PM."
They realized their mistake, though! And then changed ONE of them. The other kept saying Monday the 24th until they took it down.
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Post by amie8 on Jul 26, 2012 17:15:37 GMT
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Post by dit on Jul 26, 2012 17:52:21 GMT
Well, I've saved that site. Made me giggle hysterically. I particularly liked the sloths.
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Post by FizzyLogician on Jul 27, 2012 1:13:18 GMT
I came across a little lane today that had 4 signs at its beginning: Enter, Do Not Enter, and Exit (forget what the 4th was). Sorry, no camera.
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I love a man who can handle a gun 
Not entirely sure it's edible....
