In the airport you'll see signs telling you that the moving sidewalks end. Good to know; one might not notice and expect the floor to carry us onward.
In Maui we came across a sign informing us that the sidewalk was ending. Within three feet, the concrete stopped and there was a sturdy fence across the end. The sign was obviously needed to keep us from walking into the fence.
After driving on a twisty, turning road for quite a while, we kept noticing signs that said "curves ahead." No kidding, this road is famous for its curves, that's why we were on it. I even bought a tee shirt that said I survived it.
How about the signs that tell you the road has no shoulder. That's something we would not know without a sign?
I know there are lots more. I'll post again when I remember what they are. In the meantime I'll ponder why we need these signs. Are people really that dumb or is it just a result of the "sue somebody" mentality that seems to be out there?
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I love the signs on the doors of public buildings that say..."No dogs unless seeing eye dogs." ???
haven't seen you in blogland for a while...fun info on signs.
The sad thing about the U.S. is that if there isn't a sign warning you of danger (even in obvious places) and something bad happens, you could be sued.
LOL! One sign I saw that I thought was funny but not the obvious kind you are talking about was this: "Serving the Community for Half A Decade."
Two other hand written signs have stuck with me over the years:
On a little rack of refrigerator magnets:
Refrigerator Magnets
(little magnets you put on your refrigerator)
Found on a gas pump here in town:
Please Pre Pay Ahead Of Time.
Oh yes... it's definitely the sue somebody mentality in this country. I remember my daughter coming home from spending a month in Singapore. She said she was surprised that they didn't have signs warning you that certain places were dangerous.
Kay, I had the same observation in Venice, Italy. There were no railings along the canals anywhere.
Oh, this is so funny, got me laughing over here – out loud – all by myself!! Oh, hahahaha.
I love 'stupid signs' they really crack me up!
I love this post because the majority of Americans really do need these signs, and that is what is so sad.
Today at Little America I saw a sign in the outdoor parking lot that said, "Fountain Overspray. Park at Your Own Risk." No kidding.
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