Oh, that is close

Posted 24 Jul 2009

Commuting, Signs | Leave a Comment 

To the benefit of those unfamiliar with just how long a quarter mile is, the managers of this weigh station added a little tip.

Evil Carrier Pigeons

Posted 23 Jul 2009

Daily Life, Places | 5 Comments 

This is the grisly scene outside the front door of my ground-floor apartment. In the last two weeks I’ve opened the front door several times and noticed a pigeon flying away from the door whilst other pigeons look on from the lawn.

I know pigeons can be used to ferry messages, but can they also be sent on this kind of errand? Maybe I am wrong, but the scene seems awfully similar to high-schooler kids playing a prank on some unfortunate neighbor. Are these pigeons really so evil?

Note: In the pic below you can see that the pigeon droppings are not spread all around the front patio, just immediately in front of the door!

Only in America …

Posted 22 Jul 2009

Daily Life, Guest Post, Places, Signs | 3 Comments 

The ever nimble and aware Ninja strikes again with a fantastic guest post:

“Catering hall/gun range in Emmaus, PA. Gives whole new meaning to ‘shotgun wedding’,” writes Ninja.

Please be sure to check out Ninja’s other submission which was equally humorous!

And remember, dear readers, that you can always send us your quirky observations for inclusion in our guest posts.

Danger Zone

Posted 21 Jul 2009

Language, Signs | 2 Comments 

This sign is located near a hospital.  Can any grammarians enlighten us as to why ‘Zone of Quiet’ is preferable to ‘Quiet Zone’?

Going pro to make money

Posted 20 Jul 2009

Language, Signs | 3 Comments 

After failing to make the U.S. Olympic team heading to London 2012, one particular building gave up its amateur status, and turned pro.

“If I ain’t going to London, then, well, I need to make some money,” the building said in a very candid interview with the NY Times. “I got two kids now and my mom ain’t so healthy either, so it’s time to make my skills bring home a little more bacon.”