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X marks the spot in funny signs

X marks the spot in funny signs
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Jul. 21 2010 - 09:55 pm
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What's the effect of dropping a character to emphasize the X's?

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Not bad, right? The desired effect is there as the public is obviously made aware of the intentional misspelling.

But what happens if a popular mall in the Philippines boasts of what you can xperience when you xplore the area to check out an xhibit? Will you xpress your xcitement and xihilaration?

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Maybe it's just me, but people may get the impression that the first characters have been blown away by the typhoons past.

For our next sign, pay close attention to the honest mistake.

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Even if you already know what's wrong with this sign, let's take a closer look just to be sure.

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There's a lesson to be learned here: Don't assure safety if you can't assume responsibility.

Before we end, let me ask you: For what do you use this straw?

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The sign above is obviously correct. But if it is a straw for drinking, the product below is a straw for...

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More funny signs next week. Thank you for reading!



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by Anonymous
on 07/28/2010 09:47 am

i dislike how xmarks keeps popping up on my computer and takes over everything until i click the x box

DA's Reply: Thanks for commenting. All the best!




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