Signs by the Linguistically Challenged
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Yes, you are, if they're bringing you here! (The Amigone family operates twelve funeral homes in and around Buffalo, New York.) |
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It's a good deal, but . . . oh, the college costs! (Taken by Rob Strain near Omaha, Nebraska.) |
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So, how do you get there from here? |
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I think I'll keep driving! (In Independence, Missouri.) |
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Sometimes a name change is the best idea. |
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Take me to the cleaners, baby! |
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The honking cars behind me won't bother you? (McLogic near New Hartford, Connecticut.) |
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What part of ONLY don't they understand? (In Kansas City, Missouri.) |
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Enough said... |
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We is well-educated! |
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Authors: Mentioned where known / Contributor: Dick Miller |
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| Susan Lister sent these without photographic verification but they sound so familiar they must have occurred somewhere. | |
| 1. Illiterate? Write today for free help. | |
| 2. Auto Repair Service. Free pick-up and delivery. Try us once, you'll never go anywhere else again. | |
| 3. Our experienced Mom will care for your child. Fenced yard, meals and smacks included. | |
| 4. Dog for sale: eats anything and is fond of children. | |
| 5. Man wanted to work in dynamite factory. Must be willing to travel. | |
| 6. Stock up and save. Limit: one. | |
| 7. Semi-annual After-Christmas sale. | |
| 8. 3-year old teacher needed for pre-school. Experience preferred. | |
| 9. Mixing bowl set designed to please a cook with round bottom for efficient beating. | |
| 10. Dinner special: Turkey $2.35; Chicken or Beef $2.25; Children $2.00. | |
| 11. For sale: antique desk suitable for lady with thick legs and large drawers. | |
| 12. Now is your chance to have your ears pierced and get an extra pair to take home. | |
| 13. We do not tear your clothing with machinery. We do it carefully by hand. | |
| 14. Great dames for sale. | |
| 15. Have several very old dresses from grandmother in beautiful condition. | |
| 16. Tired of cleaning yourself? Let me do it. | |
| 17. Vacation special: have your home exterminated. | |
| 18. Get rid of aunts. Zap does the job in 24 hours. | |
| 19. Toaster: A gift that every member of the family appreciates. Automatically burns toast. | |
| 20. For rent: 6-room hated apartment. | |
| 21. Man, honest. Will take anything. | |
| 22. Used cars: Why go elsewhere to be cheated? Come here first. | |
| 23. Christmas tag sale. Handmade gifts for the hard to find person. | |
| 24. Wanted: Hair cutter. Excellent growth potential. | |
| 25. Wanted: Man to take care of cow that does not smoke or drink. | |
| 26. And now, the Superstore—unequaled in size, unmatched in variety, unrivaled inconvenience. | |
| 27. We will oil your sewing machine and adjust tension in your home for $1.00. | |
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