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Category Archives: Grammar Police
Thomas Needs an Apostrophe
Location: Riverside Drive Burger King parking lot; Danville, VA Picture taken: February 2008 Textual representation of image: “Thomas Taxi” Finally, we got a picture of this one! The taxi-sign debacle was one of the very first errors we saw that … Continue reading
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No, You Can’t Count All Six Cans of Peas As One Item!
Location: Food Lion, Market Square; Danville, Va. Picture taken: May 2007 Textual representation of image: “Express Lane: 12 Items or Less” This is the first-ever Grammar Police picture. I was standing in line with a small basket of items, having … Continue reading
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The Dictionary Can Be Your Friend
Location: Brosville Texaco, U.S. 58 West; Danville, Va. Picture taken: June 2007 Textual representation of image: “Fore. c/card charge. At least $.5 purchage. Maniger” This handwritten “sign” may be the most confusing one I’ve ever seen. I believe it’s supposed … Continue reading
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Maryland Welcome Center Sign
Location: Maryland Welcome Center, I-95 North Picture taken: July 2007 Textual representation of image: “Thank you for not smoking. This is a smoke free building.” I found this one on the way to New York for our annual anniversary vacation. … Continue reading
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Wellington Fire-Exit Sign
Location: Wellington Hotel; New York, NY Picture taken: July 2007 Textual representation of image: “IN CASE OF FIRE USE STAIRS UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED” Waiting for the elevator in a high-rise hotel can give you lots of free time to scrutinize … Continue reading
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Q Train Ad #2
Location: Q Train; New York, NY Picture taken: July 2007 Textual representation of image: “Close your curtains and blinds on sunny days and you’ll save money for a rainy day.” This subway advertisement is another panel of the previous ad … Continue reading
Q Train Ad #1
Location: Q Train; New York, NY Picture taken: July 2007 Textual representation of image: “Teach your kids about conservation at our fun kids site. They log on, you save money. www.conEd.com/kids” Most places, people would look at you a little … Continue reading
W Train Ad
Location: W Train; New York, NY Picture taken: July 2007 Textual representation of image: CHANGE IS: WISHING FOR A LONGER FLIGHT” We found this Delta ad on the subway on the way back to our hotel from the Met, I … Continue reading
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A Sesame-Seeded Backside?
Location: Burger King on Piney Forest Road; Danville, Va. Picture taken: July 2007 Textual representation of image: “ITS BACK WESTERN WHOPPER” Whose back? I’m envisioning a large flame-broiled burger on a sesame seed bun wearing a western shirt, bolero, and … Continue reading
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Frank’s Restaurant Menu
Location: Frank’s Italian Restaurant; Danville, Va. Picture taken: August 2007 Frank’s is definitely one of our favorite restaurants in town, especially since they moved into their new location on Memorial. Good atmosphere, good food, and (usually) good service add up … Continue reading
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