With all that’s going on, it’s time for a little silliness. New York City sign-writers are happy to oblige, albeit unknowingly. Here’s one from a coffee shop:
The right side is blurred because of the coat-to-chalk effect, so I’ll retype the message here: “Not only was Aretha Franklin the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, she was the first woman, period.” One question: Did Adam give her R-E-S-P-E-C-T?
Onward, to an art store:
I’m not “prude” either, but I am a grammarian, and my preference for “prudish” is not “just highly selective.”
Last, an all-too-accurate sign:
We are indeed in a “mean time.” Things will eventually improve, but in the meantime, laugh as much as you can. Then wash your hands.
In reply to your question about Adam, I hope he gave her respect–and not just a wham-bang-thank-you-ma’am.
One would hope so!
LOL!!! Where do you *find* these gems!! I’m glad you’re able to find them at all, unlike the sign-writer who “lost” his/her lease!
I missed the lease loss! Thanks for pointing it out. Where I find them? Everywhere!
Laughing out loud at all them: a handful of silliness is always good to alleviate this “mean time” we’re in.
There’s too much meanness surrounding us. I wish that all this public health problem were just a sign badly written so we make fun of it. Unfortunately it isn’t. So let’s stay safe and hope for the best.
Thanks for keeping this blog, Ms Woods.
Thanks for reading it! Stay safe!