Odd Signs
Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 4:13 am
We Americans have taken many habits from our our ancestors in
England. Apparently some of our stupidity comes from them, too. Here are
some.... odd signs seen in England:
IN A LAUNDROMAT: Automatic washing machines. Please remove all your
clothes when the light goes out.
IN A LONDON DEPARTMENT STORE: Bargain Basement Upstairs
IN AN OFFICE: Would the person who took the step ladder yesterday
please bring it back or further steps will be taken.
IN ANOTHER OFFICE: After the tea break staff should empty the teapot
and stand upside down on the draining board.
ON A CHURCH DOOR:: This is the gate of Heaven. Enter ye all by this
door. (This door is kept locked because of the draft. Please use side
entrance)
OUTSIDE A SECOND HAND SHOP: We exchange anything - bicycles, washing
machines etc. Why not bring your wife along and get a wonderful
bargain.
QUICKSAND WARNING: Quicksand. Any person passing this point will be
drowned. By order of the District Council.
NOTICE IN A DRY CLEANER'S WINDOW: Anyone leaving their garments here
for more than 30 days will be disposed of.
IN A HEALTH FOOD SHOP WINDOW: Closed due to illness.
SPOTTED IN A SAFARI PARK: Elephants, Please Stay in Your Car
SEEN DURING A CONFERENCE: For anyone who has children and doesn't
know it, there is a day care on the first floor.
NOTICE IN A FIELD: The farmer allows walkers to cross the field for
free, but the bull charges.
MESSAGE ON A LEAFLET: If you cannot read, this leaflet will tell
you how to get lessons.
ON A REPAIR SHOP DOOR: We can repair anything (Please knock hard on
the door - the bell doesn't work)
SPOTTED IN A TOILET IN A LONDON OFFICE BLOCK: Toilet out of order. Please
use floor below.
England. Apparently some of our stupidity comes from them, too. Here are
some.... odd signs seen in England:
IN A LAUNDROMAT: Automatic washing machines. Please remove all your
clothes when the light goes out.
IN A LONDON DEPARTMENT STORE: Bargain Basement Upstairs
IN AN OFFICE: Would the person who took the step ladder yesterday
please bring it back or further steps will be taken.
IN ANOTHER OFFICE: After the tea break staff should empty the teapot
and stand upside down on the draining board.
ON A CHURCH DOOR:: This is the gate of Heaven. Enter ye all by this
door. (This door is kept locked because of the draft. Please use side
entrance)
OUTSIDE A SECOND HAND SHOP: We exchange anything - bicycles, washing
machines etc. Why not bring your wife along and get a wonderful
bargain.
QUICKSAND WARNING: Quicksand. Any person passing this point will be
drowned. By order of the District Council.
NOTICE IN A DRY CLEANER'S WINDOW: Anyone leaving their garments here
for more than 30 days will be disposed of.
IN A HEALTH FOOD SHOP WINDOW: Closed due to illness.
SPOTTED IN A SAFARI PARK: Elephants, Please Stay in Your Car
SEEN DURING A CONFERENCE: For anyone who has children and doesn't
know it, there is a day care on the first floor.
NOTICE IN A FIELD: The farmer allows walkers to cross the field for
free, but the bull charges.
MESSAGE ON A LEAFLET: If you cannot read, this leaflet will tell
you how to get lessons.
ON A REPAIR SHOP DOOR: We can repair anything (Please knock hard on
the door - the bell doesn't work)
SPOTTED IN A TOILET IN A LONDON OFFICE BLOCK: Toilet out of order. Please
use floor below.
