18 May 2005
More ridiculous and unnecessary signs. First, we go out on the roads of the UK, where Michael Pickett saw the following sign on the road into Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire: ‘Road bears right ahead’. Quick. Someone get them out of the road.
Best stick to the railways instead. ‘South West Trains has introduced some new carriages with many announcements, some of which are genuinely helpful,’ writes Andrew Miller. ‘When trying to fall asleep on the commute home, it is annoying to be woken up repeatedly by “For your comfort and convenience, we have set aside quiet areas on this train, marked by labels on the windows”.’
Meanwhile, back in the office. ‘We have a strange notice on the outside of a first aid kit, that reads: “Important: Please ensure that any missing items are replaced after use”,’ says Roger Jenkins, at Setsquare.
‘This has kept us guessing for years. How can we use the missing items so that we can replace them?’
If that’s giving you a headache, at Bay Networks the humour is not quite so metaphysical. ‘One store cupboard proudly stated: “This is a stationary cupboard”, while the one next to it displayed: “This one moves a little”,’ says Miles Esterson.
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