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Johnson Smith Catalog Item #21

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I knew there was another reason to lament the passing of the custom of men wearing formal hats everywhere!

From the 1930s catalog.
Posted By: Paul | Date: Mon Apr 09, 2012 | Comments (4)
Category: Johnson Smith Catalog, Signage, Headgear, 1930's

Insane Sweeney Todd Sentient Barber Pole Wants Your Blood!

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You know how little boys often freak out the first time they go to the barbershop? That's how I'm feeling now. Those red-tinged scissors--

Posted By: Paul | Date: Thu Dec 29, 2011 | Comments (3)
Category: Anthropomorphism, Death, Evil, Signage, Fictional Monsters

Providence Street Sign

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Posted By: Paul | Date: Thu Jan 27, 2011 | Comments (6)
Category: Celebrities, Signage, Outsider Art

RISD Signage

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Sign mounted on a lamp post in the middle of Rhode Island School of Design art school territory. Click the image for a better view.
Posted By: Paul | Date: Thu Nov 18, 2010 | Comments (4)
Category: Art, Education, Humor, Pranks, Signage

Weird Signpost

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Where in the USA can you find this signpost? No fair Googling! Take a guess, then look after the jump.




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Posted By: Paul | Date: Thu May 20, 2010 | Comments (10)
Category: Geography and Maps, Regionalism, Signage

Love Is Blind Department

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I had to snap this picture covertly, on the streets of Providence, with my camera held at waistlevel and viewfinder image unseen, so I'm surprised it came out as good as it did. Circumstances prevented me from gaping at whatever was on the front of the shirt.

The legend on the back says:

I'M PROUD I MARRIED SUCH A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN AS YOURSELF
I LOVE YOUR QUALITIES
LOVE PS


A whole lotta lovin' for a whole lot of woman!

Click foto to "enlarge."
Posted By: Paul | Date: Sat May 01, 2010 | Comments (9)
Category: Body, Obesity, Fashion, Signage, Outsider Art, Public Indecency

Neon Boneyard

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Where else but in Las Vegas could one find a museum devoted to discarded neon signs? Sounds like a group outing for us WU-vies.

Here's a Flickr set from one person's visit.
Posted By: Paul | Date: Thu Oct 15, 2009 | Comments (1)
Category: Museums, Regionalism, Signage, Advertising

What NOT To Say At Work


There are some very specific things you shouldn't say to your co-workers. Offensive things. Questions and comments that could lead to a lawsuit, or getting fired. But how do you know exactly what those things are? Aside from using your common sense, the Delaware Department of Transportation was kind enough to make this brochure. They also issued an apology when, surprise!, people found the brochure to be offensive.
Posted By: Nethie | Date: Tue May 12, 2009 | Comments (12)
Category: Communications, Government, Jobs and Occupations, Signage, Work and Vocational Training

Welcome to Ginsu Way!

Yes, my native state has chosen to name a public road after an infomercial.

Posted By: Paul | Date: Thu Apr 23, 2009 | Comments (9)
Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Government, Signage

Enigmatic Warning Sign

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If anyone can explain the logic of this warning, or provide information about where it comes from, please enlighten all of us here at WU!
Posted By: Paul | Date: Thu Apr 23, 2009 | Comments (10)
Category: Drugs, Politics, Rants, Warnings, Jeremiads, Prophecies and Cassandra-like Figures, Signage, Posters
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