Why do they have to embarrass the not so bright children in the neighborhood?And how about those “Blind Driveways”, why doesn’t someone go out and buy them a “Seeing Eye Sidewalk”?
They could always solve this problem by not having roads go by a school. Seriously though, I lived somewhere once where the school was surrounded on 3 sides by a 8 foot brick wall and houses against it, had the occasional gateway for people who lived nearby, their kids could walk to school easy.
There was only one entrance and it was not a thru road. One had to leave the main highway and drive straight up this road to the school.
Basically anyone who might be speeding, going too fast was either dropping off or picking up a kid most likely, or other reason they had to be there. Those people are most likely to not speed for the safety. Its the schools with thru roads around them where people just fly by cause they are going somewhere else.
I rarely saw speeders on this road, never saw or heard of an accident involving a child either.
In our town we have a lot of creeks and a lot of ‘no exit-go nowhere’ neighborhoods. There are only a few through-streets – guess where all the schools are? .I laughed one morning on the day school started for the year – the radio announced, “let’s avoid those school zones and get the kids safely to school.” – Impossible!!
The sign I saw (and this is a verbal description, so it probably safe here) is two women standing in front of a sign exposing their breasts. The sign said, “Stop here when flashing.”
If you weren’t so busy being 1. crude and 2. ready to be offended yourself, you might be able to recognize irony when you see it. Then again, maybe not.
We have a sign in my neighborhood that says “Slow Children at Play” (no punctuation at all). What is one to think? Is it reassuring the motorist that these children are not as difficult to hit as others who might be faster? Or simply a notification that the average juvenile IQ in these parts is a bit substandard?
That “Dip in Road” was one of my favorite BCs. But this one reminds me of the poster a teacher of my acquaintance has posted outside his English classroom for years. It points out that punctuation can save a life. After all, it goes on to explain, “Let’s eat, Grandma!” is not at all the same thing as “Let’s eat Grandma!”
I always admired the “Vision Limited” sign just as you approached my University — especially when the administrators were drowning the educators in paperwork!
nosirrom almost 9 years ago
Why do they have to embarrass the not so bright children in the neighborhood?And how about those “Blind Driveways”, why doesn’t someone go out and buy them a “Seeing Eye Sidewalk”?
jjpeacockiv almost 9 years ago
Based on today’s education standards, I’d say that’s just about right.
Jonni almost 9 years ago
Perhaps they should slow down and spend more time in public school.
Less Monday... More Friday almost 9 years ago
I don’t know… I’ve seen a lot of signs like these over the years but never with a comma.
jbmlaw01 almost 9 years ago
Most sign makers went to public schools
angelfiredragon almost 9 years ago
They could always solve this problem by not having roads go by a school. Seriously though, I lived somewhere once where the school was surrounded on 3 sides by a 8 foot brick wall and houses against it, had the occasional gateway for people who lived nearby, their kids could walk to school easy.
There was only one entrance and it was not a thru road. One had to leave the main highway and drive straight up this road to the school.
Basically anyone who might be speeding, going too fast was either dropping off or picking up a kid most likely, or other reason they had to be there. Those people are most likely to not speed for the safety. Its the schools with thru roads around them where people just fly by cause they are going somewhere else.
I rarely saw speeders on this road, never saw or heard of an accident involving a child either.
Charlie Fogwhistle almost 9 years ago
I’m guessing she was being ironic. Humor, you know.
Charlie Fogwhistle almost 9 years ago
Speaking of stupid signs, I’ve seen a few that read “Caution. Hill Blocks View.” Well, Duh!
Rose Madder Premium Member almost 9 years ago
In our town we have a lot of creeks and a lot of ‘no exit-go nowhere’ neighborhoods. There are only a few through-streets – guess where all the schools are? .I laughed one morning on the day school started for the year – the radio announced, “let’s avoid those school zones and get the kids safely to school.” – Impossible!!
jtviper7 almost 9 years ago
Ummm To me it’s just another comic strip.
FlatheadFord almost 9 years ago
A main street was closed for major repairs. The store owners wanted to let people known they could still shop. The road sign said “Business are open”.
neverenoughgold almost 9 years ago
When I was just a youngster riding in the car with my Dad, he would point to a “Winding Road Ahead” sign and comment to me,
“You know, as many times as I see this sign, I never saw anyone winding the road ahead”
I miss my Dad sometimes…
dflak almost 9 years ago
The sign I saw (and this is a verbal description, so it probably safe here) is two women standing in front of a sign exposing their breasts. The sign said, “Stop here when flashing.”
tuslog64 almost 9 years ago
Or does it just mean that the bright ones have gone elsewhere?
dogday Premium Member almost 9 years ago
If you weren’t so busy being 1. crude and 2. ready to be offended yourself, you might be able to recognize irony when you see it. Then again, maybe not.
dogday Premium Member almost 9 years ago
“You’re one comma away from a social media firestorm.” Those who can do. Those who can’t go on social media and talk about AD INFINITUM.
Carl R almost 9 years ago
It’s a comic that correctly points out that these signs SHOULD have a comma. Most don’t, which gives them an unintended meaning.
brklnbern almost 9 years ago
Yes, but depends on the neighborhood.
rocketranger2 almost 9 years ago
This discussion reminds me of Carlin asking ’Why do we park in a driveway, and drive on the parkway?"
Goblinopolis almost 9 years ago
We have a sign in my neighborhood that says “Slow Children at Play” (no punctuation at all). What is one to think? Is it reassuring the motorist that these children are not as difficult to hit as others who might be faster? Or simply a notification that the average juvenile IQ in these parts is a bit substandard?
K M almost 9 years ago
That “Dip in Road” was one of my favorite BCs. But this one reminds me of the poster a teacher of my acquaintance has posted outside his English classroom for years. It points out that punctuation can save a life. After all, it goes on to explain, “Let’s eat, Grandma!” is not at all the same thing as “Let’s eat Grandma!”
JP Steve Premium Member almost 9 years ago
I always admired the “Vision Limited” sign just as you approached my University — especially when the administrators were drowning the educators in paperwork!
neverenoughgold almost 9 years ago
I still long for a reboot of Burma Shave signs…
bethy85 almost 9 years ago
What gets me is the “Watch Children” signs. Do you want me to babysit? Is there really no room to add the word “for”?