Signs, Signs, Everywhere There's Signs!!

pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
edited November 27, 2016 in Themed Threads
I love reading bumper stickers and signs as I drive around the countryside.

Jay Maisel always tells his workshop attendees that they must cultivate the habit of ALWAYS carrying a camera with them, as they will never know what life might send them.


This is one reason I try to always remember my camera. I found several recently.

A drive by shooting, in traffic in my car, in Bloomington. Tells a story. Shot one handed while moving with my P&S - can you tell??:D :D

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On a pickup truck - Is this vet for or against the president?

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I found this one in my accountants parking lot. It kind of makes me a little nervous, but I did find it funny, nonetheless. I am sure some folks will not see the humor in driving around with this on your tailgate.

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I grabbed this one in a parking lot on a pickup truck tailgate

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I encourage other folks to add their collection of bumper stickers and signs that deserve to be seen more than one time right here in this thread:thumb
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  • schmooschmoo Registered Users Posts: 8,468 Major grins
    edited April 11, 2008
    pathfinder wrote:

    I found this one in my accountants parking lot. It kind of makes me a little nervous, but I did find it funny, nonetheless. I am sure some folks will not see the humor in driving around with this on your tailgate.

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    Despite the implication, lol3.gif

    I love a good bumper sticker myself, but I never think to photograph them (usually as my car is moving, too). Gotta give this a shot!

    Great collection, Jim!
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  • DonRicklinDonRicklin Registered Users Posts: 5,551 Major grins
    edited April 11, 2008
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  • EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited April 11, 2008
    You're Time is Running Out...
    Good Idea!

    I had to laugh at this one...a clock on a Funeral Home...as if to tell us time is running out:

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  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,962 moderator
    edited April 11, 2008
    pathfinder wrote:
    I found this one in my accountants parking lot. It kind of makes me a little nervous, but I did find it funny, nonetheless. I am sure some folks will not see the humor in driving around with this on your tailgate.

    I'm guessing from the NRA sticker that the owner might not have been trying to be funny.

    Good work, Jim.
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  • KennySKennyS Registered Users Posts: 85 Big grins
    edited April 11, 2008
    taken in flatbush, ny. a homeless guy was literally selling the pants off his bumbum.

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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited April 12, 2008
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by pathfinder
    I found this one in my accountants parking lot. It kind of makes me a little nervous, but I did find it funny, nonetheless. I am sure some folks will not see the humor in driving around with this on your tailgate.


    I'm guessing from the NRA sticker that the owner might not have been trying to be funny.

    Good work, Jim.

    OK, I'll bite:

    Pathfinder, Why would this make you nervous? Also, why would an NRA sticker negate humor?

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  • jkcashinjkcashin Registered Users Posts: 68 Big grins
    edited April 12, 2008
    pathfinder wrote:


    I found this one in my accountants parking lot. It kind of makes me a little nervous, but I did find it funny, nonetheless. I am sure some folks will not see the humor in driving around with this on your tailgate.

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    I grabbed this one in a parking lot on a pickup truck tailgate
    I must have misinterpreted that one.. I read it as foreign aid, not bombing. Maybe it's my "Canadian" showing.

    jamie
  • craftgirlcraftgirl Registered Users Posts: 144 Major grins
    edited April 12, 2008
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    Tracy :rofl
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  • craftgirlcraftgirl Registered Users Posts: 144 Major grins
    edited April 12, 2008
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    Tracy :rofl
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  • craftgirlcraftgirl Registered Users Posts: 144 Major grins
    edited April 12, 2008
    one more...This is a super fun thread! Great Signs everyone, Keep them coming!!

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  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited April 12, 2008
    How about mis-spelled signs in state parks or in public buildings?


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    Or highways..

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  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited April 12, 2008
    Eia wrote:
    Good Idea!

    I had to laugh at this one...a clock on a Funeral Home...as if to tell us time is running out:

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    ~Eia~


    Cool shot!
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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited April 12, 2008
    I love signs !! great thread PF.


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  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited April 12, 2008
    gus wrote:
    I love signs !! great thread PF.


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    I love this one, gus!!
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  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited April 12, 2008
    craftgirl wrote:
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    Tires need sunshine to grow:D :Dclap.gif
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  • hamsterhamster Registered Users Posts: 361 Major grins
    edited April 12, 2008
    Great signs rolleyes1.gif

    Here's my favorite:
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  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited April 12, 2008
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  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited April 12, 2008
    Sam wrote:
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by pathfinder
    I found this one in my accountants parking lot. It kind of makes me a little nervous, but I did find it funny, nonetheless. I am sure some folks will not see the humor in driving around with this on your tailgate.


    I'm guessing from the NRA sticker that the owner might not have been trying to be funny.

    Good work, Jim.

    OK, I'll bite:

    Pathfinder, Why would this make you nervous? Also, why would an NRA sticker negate humor?

    Sam


    Just for you Sam, found on a pickup in Pennsylvania. They have NRA members there too!

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    Why do we think there is an problem with education in America? The small sticker over the price windows does have diesel spelled correctly, fortunately.

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  • leaforteleaforte Registered Users Posts: 1,948 Major grins
    edited April 12, 2008
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  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited April 12, 2008
    Hand written signs always seem to tell some kind of story.. some are truly heartwrending

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    And what is it about pick up truck drivers anyway? ( I confess, I drive a pick up also, but I do not have bumper stickers yet - Just a Smugmug smiley face! )

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    Pay attention to the sentiment stated twice in a closer look..

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  • craftgirlcraftgirl Registered Users Posts: 144 Major grins
    edited April 13, 2008
    pathfinder wrote:
    Hand written signs always seem to tell some kind of story.. some are truly heartwrending

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    And what is it about pick up truck drivers anyway? ( I confess, I drive a pick up also, but I do not have bumper stickers yet - Just a Smugmug smiley face! )

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    Pay attention to the sentiment stated twice in a closer look..

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    I think its funny when you see a 24 or a 48 on a ford...lol. Wouldnt that be an oxymoron....????
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  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited April 13, 2008
    craftgirl wrote:
    I think its funny when you see a 24 or a 48 on a ford...lol. Wouldnt that be an oxymoron....????


    Jeff Gordon and his NASCAR Chevy on a Ford truck!! rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif

    Or Jimmie Johnson and his Monte Carlo?
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  • Art ScottArt Scott Registered Users Posts: 8,959 Major grins
    edited April 13, 2008
    leaforte wrote:
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    Gawd....ya gotta love this sign..................
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  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited April 13, 2008
    gus wrote:
    I love signs !! great thread PF.


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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited April 13, 2008
    DaddyO wrote:
    Heck of a shot. thumb.gif Is that body armor that fellow is wearing?
    No he has a 17" LCD monitor playing a video on his chest & he is hooked up to a battery. I watched him for a while & the bart police walked up & spoke with him & then they went & got the coppers.

    You really should be aware of the possible outcomes from hooking yourself up like that to a battery in a public place of late.

    He was outside Mcdonalds corp office or similar from memory.
  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited April 13, 2008
    pathfinder wrote:
    I love reading bump stickers and signs as I drive around the countryside.

    I encourage other folks to add their collection of bumper stickers and signs that deserve to be seen more than one time right here in this threadthumb.gif

    Hi there Jim, I've never thought about photographing bumber stickers or funny signs, I must take more notice when I walk down town next time.

    Great Thread....... Gus's "Poop Sign" cracked me up rolleyes1.gif

    Thanks for sharing Jim, see you and your lovely wife later in the year thumb.gif
    ... Skippy :D
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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited April 13, 2008
    Man its hard to get a good focus through a windscreen.

    I think you guys call this species rednecks...we just call them wankers.


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  • ZanottiZanotti Registered Users Posts: 1,411 Major grins
    edited April 13, 2008
    I always like the type that make you think a bit......

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  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited April 13, 2008
    gus wrote:
    Man its hard to get a good focus through a windscreen.

    I think you guys call this species rednecks...we just call them wankers.


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    Looks almost like home here in Indiana, gus. Wankers, eh??rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif
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  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited April 13, 2008
    Zanotti wrote:
    I always like the type that make you think a bit......

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    Z

    Great catch, George.

    What a bunch of cool sign shots! thumb.gif
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