So, for about a week, this sign appeared on one of the doors in one of my school buildings. It said "Please use another door." There are only two doors there, so clearly if the one was broken, it could have said, "please use the other door." But it said "another," which struck me as odd. Additionally, it alternated each time I went outside and back in. Could this be some kind of social experiment? There was clearly nothing wrong with either of the doors, as they were being used all day. Isn't that weird? What is it?!?!
posted by kbennett289
on Mar 27, 2013 -
19 answers
There's a stop sign in front of my house, and people don't stop at it. Our neighborhood is working on various ways of solving this problem, and my contribution is to create signs to hang up on my wall right next to the stop sign. Last year in a fit of pique Mr. BlahLaLa made one that said SLOW DOWN, FU**ER! That actually had a big, positive impact, believe it or not, but when the novelty wore off, so did compliance. So, help me create a stack of posters I can use in rotation?
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posted by BlahLaLa
on Mar 15, 2013 -
52 answers
(US election filter) Is it unlawful for me to post some homemade additional "vote here" signs to make my polling place easier to find?
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posted by werkzeuger
on Oct 25, 2012 -
18 answers
I'm learning sign language, and I thought it'd be fun to practice by making music videos. I'm hearing, but I'd like my videos to be interesting even without sound. Know any suitable songs for this?
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posted by Yma
on Jun 26, 2012 -
6 answers
What's the best place to go for custom magnetic signs that you put on the side of your car to advertise your business?
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posted by NewGear
on May 8, 2012 -
3 answers
I got a summer job interview over Skype! Tell me what to expect. The twist: it's in American Sign Language.
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posted by Conspire
on Apr 24, 2012 -
7 answers
What should I write on a giant sign to cheer on my friends during a 10 mile race this weekend?
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posted by troika
on Mar 27, 2012 -
34 answers
I am looking for a high-res logo or a high-res scan of the Block Parent graphic of the adult holding the child's hand. If the "Block Parent" text is included then all the better.
posted by heybudday
on Feb 20, 2012 -
2 answers
What's the best way to handle an electronic signature on a website-hosted submission form?
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posted by fijiwriter
on Oct 20, 2011 -
2 answers
A group of colleagues and I want to send a complaint email. How can we all sign it, considering that it's an email and that none of us are even in the same state?
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posted by joyeuxamelie
on Oct 3, 2011 -
10 answers
I have an old, painted wood sign (pics inside) that I'd love to hang in my house, but the paint is flaking very badly. Is there any way to keep it from deteriorating (at least enough that I don't end up with a pile of paint flakes on the floor) without doing a lot more damage? The (probably non-existent) monetary value of the sign is not of importance. Thanks!
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posted by SampleSize
on May 3, 2011 -
6 answers
[sign language filter] How can an American learn Danish Sign Language? Preferably without a tutor.
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posted by BurN_
on Apr 3, 2011 -
5 answers
I need a computer program that can take the text of my novel and scroll it across the laptop screen like one of those LED ticker scrolling signs in Times Square.
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posted by Sully
on Jan 6, 2011 -
5 answers
I work the front desk at my parent's hotel and we are having a dispute regarding the language and wording of a sign that we have recently put up. Is there a better way to word the following sign: "Busy Helping Another Guest, Back in a Minute. Thanks." ?
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posted by Fizz
on Aug 31, 2010 -
25 answers
Small, 2" circular plastic sign/placard?/decal?, red circle crossed though with an image of a laptop inside. "No Laptops Allowed" being the meaning. Comes with adhesive foam tape on back. Purchased from
Daiso. Where can I find another online?
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posted by Ambrosia Voyeur
on Mar 27, 2010 -
5 answers
Is there a place online where I can purchase the signs found inside a Jimmy John's franchise?
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posted by DMan
on Mar 4, 2010 -
4 answers
I'm looking for some metal brackets / architectural frames / sign holders by the end of the day Monday, in NYC.
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posted by Optimus Chyme
on Oct 23, 2009 -
5 answers
Can anyone tell me more about "ixaratte"? It's supposed to be a complicated court sign-language of the Ottoman empire.
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posted by ninazer0
on Aug 19, 2009 -
7 answers
Can any Mefites recommend a reliable sign company in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area? I need to have vinyl lettering (or whatever the sign-person recommends) installed on a plate-glass, storefront window. I would love for the sign to be Dallas City Code-compliant.
posted by DB Cooper
on Aug 14, 2009 -
1 answer
Anyone have any tricks or tips on how to paint a large sign/mural on the exterior of a building? I need help on how to get the image on the wall, which is roughly 20ft by 100ft.
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posted by sharkhunt
on Jun 30, 2009 -
9 answers
Do signs that say "We Are Not Responsible for Lost or Stolen Valuables" actually provide any legal protection?
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posted by hamsterdam
on Apr 1, 2009 -
7 answers
Every time I close my browser (Firefox) Google signs me out. How can I stay signed in? It's very annoying. Googling has not returned an answer to the question.
posted by wsg
on Feb 21, 2009 -
24 answers
Read a story in the LA times a decade ago, can't remember the details: a man fixed a misleading freeway sign by himself.
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posted by acidic
on Jan 1, 2009 -
5 answers
In the past I have been paid the following things to sign up for a Credit Card: a slice of pizza, a shirt, a $15 discount, and now at Amazon, a $30 discount. Are there any with a higher value than that?
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posted by brenton
on Nov 24, 2008 -
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This spring I will be finished with my second Master's degree. I've been at my current job for almost three years and while I enjoy it immensely, I am wondering about other opportunities that having two graduate degrees might open up for me. Am hoping to obtain answers especially from individuals who have multiple degrees and have gone into somewhat different career paths.
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posted by msposner
on Nov 11, 2008 -
3 answers
Can you identify this symbol (
http://h4xr.org/9rb2)? It's a diamond centered between two vertical lines with a dot in the middle. I've seen it on sidewalks and streets and presume it's used by electricians or other street/maintenance workers. What does it mean?
posted by deep_sea_diving_suit
on Oct 17, 2008 -
6 answers
I am having trouble with some kids stealing my political yard signs. Four are gone so far, although they are only targeting the presidential signs not the down ticket races. The signs are on my property near the street (~6-10ft from the road).
Is there a particular substance that would maintain the cleanliness of the signs, cause immediate distress to anyone touching the signs, and not permanently harm them?
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posted by mshellenberger
on Oct 12, 2008 -
48 answers
ObamaFilter/AustinFilter: Obama yard signs keep getting stolen in Austin--including mine! Please help me set up humiliating and/or just-less-than-fatal deterrents for would-be thieves!
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posted by chaplinesque
on Oct 8, 2008 -
59 answers
So if I wanted to find an old school electro-mechanical signboard, where would I find such an animal?
I seem to remember the stock exchange or train stations used to have something similar but I've google my brains out and can't seem find anything. I have the feeling that they're handbuilt, so has anyone seen any plans or schematics for one?
posted by jackofsaxons
on Sep 9, 2008 -
4 answers
