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Signs and notices 01

These are supposedly actual signs that have appeared at various locations. Found written on the wall in front of a photocopier of a company going through hardships : “ DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE – XEROX YOUR PAYCHECKS “ At a car dealership in Maryland to announce new seat belt legislation: „Belt your family. It’s the law.“ Seen while traveling in the Yucatan Peninsula: „Broken English spoken perfectly“ At an Applebee’s restaraunt: „NOTICE: AFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY! A new 6% tax will be charged for the cost of collecting taxes!“ Fitness Center sign: „Self Esteem is feeling good about yourself – regardless of the facts.“ In restaurant: „Open seven days a week and weekends.“ On the freeway in Boston during a MAJOR transformation of the streets and bridges, etc: „Rome wasn’t built in a day. If it was we would have hired their contractor.“ A sign in front of an advertising agency in south superhighway, Philippines: „A BUSINESS WITH NO SIGN IS A SIGN OF NO BUSINESS“ A sign in front of a Macadamia Nut Factory in Hawaii: „Caution: Nuts crossing road.“

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