Duct Cleaning
Take a gander at this! Not only will they clean your dryer vent, if you own any ducks, they will clean them too! I wonder how many ducks they will clean for the one price. I guess we could wait to see the bill (get it?).
Now, I know that all too many people pronounce the word ‘duct’ as ‘duck’. In fact, one popular brand of duct tape calls itself ‘Duck Tape’. (Why would anyone need to tape up their ducks? Does it keep them from flying away?) I actually did not know if this was done on purpose or not… at least until they changed the sign a few days later with the one below. I tell you, it’s enough to drive one quackers.
A Little Pissass
Now do I really want a home with extra PISSASS? I might want one with extra PIZZAZZ, but PISSASS? Does this mean there is something wrong with the bathrooms? And you can barely see it before the picture is cut off, but in the article, they had it right. Again, not a sign, but definitely a sign of the times.
Christmas Cookies?
Well, we should ask what holiday season one is celebrating. It must be an unholy one. Cookies for SATAN? I know we leave cookies for SANTA at Christmas. Well, it all sounds like a devilish idea.
This Looks Intimidating
That crab meat doesn’t very scary. I don’t feel very intimidated. I’m starting to think people are are creating signs using some voice recognition software, or SIRI or ALexa. They never get words right. They switched IMITATION with INTIMIDATION.
Bah Nan Ah
This has to be the ultimate in laziness. Or the person making the signs really doesn’t know what these are.
Cheeseburger Ad
This one asks several questions.
First of all, are they really selling a quarter of a cheeseburger? Does that mean that For $3.00 (and I’m assuming that the 3 means three dollars) you can get half of a cheeseburger? That seems a little high to me. I mean, it doesn’t not mention that it could be a quarter pound cheeseburger. It just mentions that they are selling a quarter cheeseburger.
The second question has to do with what they are selling.
Is it truly a Cheeseburger? (That would make sense.)
Or do they mean Cheesebugger? (whatever that might be)
Or is it a Cheesebouger? (and that would be disgusting)
At any rate, I might think twice before eating at Hardees.
Foreign Chicken?
I think it is really crucial for companies that when they create new products, it should be something that their stores can spell. Here we have the Hawiian Chicken which obviously comes from Hawii
(wherever that is). I mean, if it came from the state of Hawaii, it would be the Hawaiian Chicken. Right?
Biscuit Ad
Ok, now maybe Hardees does not want to hire people that can spell. Or maybe they simply expect people to ignore what is between the first and last letter of the word.
But really, is this a fast food place or a clothing store? Are we selling Biscuits or some suit that comes with the pockets filled with Bic pens? Yes, not only can you wear it to work, you’re prepared. It’s the only suit that writes the first time, and every time. It’s the BICSUIT.
Different Part of the Cow
Talk about being in the hot seat. Who would be the butt of this joke? I’m sure they meant ANGUS, but did they not have enough letters? Would it have been better to not put it up rather than put it up like this? Or is it correct, and they are simply just using a different part of the cow?
A Special Visitor
Yes kids. Come have a devilish time. Satan will be in the store for a visit.
Get It Together
Now this person really has his shit together. I wonder how long he had his job after doing this.
Really?
I think Porky Pig made this sign. Or maybe it was the wascally wabbit.
Let Them Eat Cake
How is driving with cake supposed to help your driving in the winter? Do you strap it to the tires for more traction. Are brownies or cookies not work as well? Maybe if you get stranded, you’ll have something to eat.
Finger Licken’ Good?
So, we’re going by the taste test here. Seems a bit unsanitary. I would rather use TONGS to pick these up than my TONGUE. Of course, it suggests you need more than one to be able to grab it.
Breakfast Ad
Now here is an interesting one. IHOP is selling Brekfast, which I have to assume is something other than Breakfast which is advertised on the line with Lunch and Dinner.
Is this a case where someone just plain old didn’t know how to spell? I would think that having the word up above would have been a clue. I guess you just can’t find good help nowadays.
Or maybe they only had so many letters, and just felt guilty about leaving it blank?
Banquet Facilities
Here we are again, another case where people who put up signs should take classes on spelling. IHOP announces that it has banquet facilities aVIALable. Thinking about it, it sounds kind of vile. I mean, they don’t have them aVAILable. Maybe it is some kind of science convention where everyone brings their own vials of chemicals. Or, since this is located down in the south, maybe it is just good ole southern drawl.
Education a Must
I thought this might be a SCHOOL zone, but maybe not. This person needs to go to school to learn how to spell it. Yes, let’s put our lack of education on display in BIG letters.
We Must All Have Our Principles
We want the people in charge of our schools to have high PRINCIPLES, especially if they are the PRINCIPAL of a place of higher education. It wouldn’t be so bad if the word wasn’t already on the sign at the head of the space, and spelled correctly there.
Caught in the Act
Did they not get their Snickers today?
Speaking, Yes… Spelling, No
Yes, you must know English. But obviously spelling is not mandatory. Not sure if they meant to say EXCEPTIONS or EXCRETIONS.
Literacy?
Yes, people in MISSISSIPPI can read. They just can’t spell worth a dang.
Spelling Bee?
Obviously the person who wrote this article won’t be in the Spelling Bee, even if it is on TURSDAY.
Hospital Parking
If you are in a hurry, definitely park here. For people that are patient, there is another lot. Obviously, this was supposed to be INPATIENT.
That is bad enough, but look at the lower section. Vehicles will be towed at PATIENCE expense. I guess it really wears on your patience to have your car towed. Again, I blame the sign maker dictating it into some software can’t recognize PATIENCE from PATIENTS. I mean they can’t be this stupid, can they?
This is Getting Personal
And this was meant to alert the PUBLIC. The sad thing is that it is all through the sign. As they say, “Good enough for Government work.”
Sentenced
What type of crimes does an onion have to commit to be sentenced to Sandwich? Or was that supposed to be CARAMELIZED?
Hot Dog!
I’d rather mine on a BAGEL. BEAGLEs are too hard to catch.
Walgreens
Okay. I think all sign software should definitely require spell checking as part of the package. Here they want someone to transfer their PERscriptions as opposed to their PREscriptions. Of course this person could be from New York.
We’ve Entered Lord of the Rings
By golly, kill those Orks. Then we can butcher them and sell them at the supermarket.
Placement IS Important
One should really look at the placement of dock bumpers when hanging them on their boats.
Another Academic Landmark
Let’s see “I” before “E” except… The sign person was not committed to EXCELLENCE.
Detour to Iowa?
Here is one that is obviously a typographical error. At least I think that is the case. Maybe it really is giving you a detour on your trip to Iowa. Maybe the IA is supposed to signify Iowa Land, IA (the abbreviation for Iowa), Land. I’ll have to check the atlas to see where in Iowa Dutton is. Maybe it is an ISLAND out there. (Of course, they could mean Ireland.)
Or it could just be good ole southern drawl. “This weekend we is goin’ out to the i-a-land.”
Employee Search
Yes, Taco Bell is HIRING, probably for someone that can spell to put up their signs.
Special Employees
At least McDonalds can spell “hiring”. It’s just a wonder what they are looking for. Maybe they are not the looking for the best of the best. I know, the F fell out of the word. There, it landed on the bottom line.
This Makes One Question
First, I didn’t know FECES smiled. Talk about a crappy place to work.
Very Strange Qualifications
Their staff is Well-Endowed? Is this a fast food place or a Las Vegas show? I’m not even sure what they meant to say.
Very Specific
If my name was Tim, I’d change it before venturing on this trail.
Election Time?
Here’s where people who put up community notices should have a dictionary handy.
In the upcoming election, there are four positions to be filled. These positions, actually, the people in these positions are up for reelection. But that is REELection, not REALection. Ok folks, let’s make this ballot real! Maybe they want to make sure that they are not kidding this time. We’re not kidding, this election is REAL. Or we are just dealing with people in the south where they think every word is spelled like they pronounce it? While, these folks is jes gonna be realected. Yes, one country where we have so many different versions of the same language, one can’t understand most of them.
Here’s One to Tickle Your Funny Bone
There must be something funny in the road up ahead. It might be so funny, it could be HISTORICAL.
Have to Love Easter Egg Hunts
Is this where one drops trow and picks up the eggs with their butts? I wonder if this is an ANNUAL event.
A Bridge for Ants
I would think that people wouldn’t want ants living in their buildings. But only 10 ants can cross at a time. Is there a crossing guard to enforce this. I wonder how the TENANTS get into the building.
They’re Selling What?!
Uhh, I’m not going to touch this. I don’t even know what they meant to say.
Hosting?
Could one be looking to host a party here? Could it be trying to advertise someone to host events, but on boats or in cars only? (It would have to be a big car.) But hosting a party on canvas? I guess they think that they are the host with the most so they are hiring themselves out. At least I think is what they are trying to do. I mean, they did not say upholstery did they? They specifically said uphostery. Rule one when advertising a service… Never do a service that you can’t spell.
High Gas Prices
Well, I think I will be skipping the premium gas today, at least here. I mean 2 dollars and 96.9 cents per gallon for regular, but 31 dollars and 6.9 cents for premium. That would be over $300 just to get 10 gallons. This goes down as a spelling error, but I didn’t have a category for math errors. I mean people putting up prices should know where the decimal place goes.
Uhhh
I think the best comment is on the post. This brings up too many thoughts that are too gross.
Uncles too?
Now if you don’t like your aunt, you can get some Hot Shot and get rid of her with the roaches.
What Flavor are These?
Oh poop. I think I’ll pass on these.
What Type of Meat?
Yes, CHILDREN’S thighs. We get them young and supple before they grow into adults.
I Have to Ask?
I remember needing a PERMISSION slip to use the bathroom in school. Or was I supposed to be carrying a PERSIMMON with me.
Family Dinner
Family Style Dinning? Dinning? Is that what baseball players go through when they spend an inning in the dugout? “Four dinnings before I got to play.” Dinning? Din ning. As opposed to Di ning. I wonder how many people looked at this and didn’t know there was a spelling error. I know that sometimes no matter how many people proofread something, it can still be wrong. This sign was found in Waldo, Florida (and yes I know where Waldo is). Maybe that is how they spell it in Waldo.
Cold?
Now when one names their business, one should make sure they are using the proper words. I believe that the idea was to let people know that this company has to do with cooling of air. However that would make more sense if they used the word ARCTIC (meaning characteristic of the extremely cold, snowy, windy weather north of the Arctic Circle). But instead they used ARTIC (which is an abbreviation for the word “article” slang word referring to an Articulated Vehicle which is a large vehicle made in two separate sections, a tractor and a trailer, connected by a pivoted bar).
Of course, other possibilities exist. This could be a place that works on air conditioning for large trucks. Or the owner’s name might be John Artic.
Exhosting Work
This is a tune up place for ex-game show hosts. They customize them so they can find other work. The fact that they use mufflers before sending them back into the world tells a tale. And they will even turn the drums for those musically inclined.
These people obviously do not work on EXHAUST systems, only EXHOSTS. I find it amazing that people will spend money to have signs made when either they or the people making the signs do not have anything with a spell checker on it. Of course, I have seen things like this done just to draw this type of attention. After free advertising is best.
Vegan Menu
If you don’t like the vegan menu, they can make VAGINAL alternatives. I have no idea what they are offering, but I’m not ordering.
Too Much Pressure in the Newsroom
And I wonder why local news has gone down hill in recent years. Maybe it has something to do with them not being able to spell. They were reporting on Broad Low PRESSUER south of Acapulco. Did they mean PURSUER? PURSER? Maybe this is a French for for PRESSURE, like Masseur is French for a male massage therapist. At any rate, I hope the PRESSURE is on at the station to find someone that can type.
A Loosing Proposition
Yes, it would be scary to let our parks LOOSE on the country. I mean, could you see all our national parks just roaming around loose. Who knows what trouble they could cause. Of course, it would be must worse to LOSE our parks. Of course if they are running around LOOSE, it is likely we would LOSE many of them.
Walgreens
Take note of the bottom line on the sign. They are selling Boogie Boadrs. What is a Boadr? Is it really big enough to boogie on? They can’t be too big if they’re selling for $17. Are they anything like Boogie Boards? Some day, companies will hire people to put up their signs that actually know what order the letters they are putting up go in.
Little Fokkers
ANIFAUQA?? What the Fauq? Or should I be asking which one it is? Is it this FAUQA or that FAUQA or just any FAUQA. It just sounds like someone with a bad New York accent, or the movie Little Fokkers. At least you can get 24 of them for less than four bucks.
This was at a Walgreens store. It took a while, but through my posting it on Facebook, someone noticed that it is actually AQUAFINA spelled backwards. Maybe it was done to see how many would notice, or maybe how many would not notice. Or maybe Walgreens hires people to put up their signs that are dyslexic.
Take a Peek
Well, the first question that came to mind would be… Why do you want the customer to peek inside instead of just come in? And the rest just brought about questions about how one grows a beer garden. Do you water it daily? Does watering it water down the beer? Where do you get seeds? Does cross pollination make the bees drunk?
But then I took a second look at this and noticed the spelling of ‘peak’. According to Webster… PEAK: (noun) the pointed top of a mountain, the pointed top of anything, (verb) to project a peak, to attain a peak of activity. I think the word they might have been looking for is PEEK: (verb) to look or glance furtively.
So what are they truly saying? Has the garden grown into a mountain with a peak? Or do they want you to come in and attain your peak? And at what?
Strange Fish
At this seafood place, you can get fresh Mayport shrimp as well as fresh LOACL. They also have Trigger and Grouper and Smoked Wings. Now, what type of fish if LOACL? Better yet, is it local or flown in?
