In Vitro Fertilization

Nothing says good morning like a big sign for In Vitro Fertilization! This photo was taken in Princeton, New Jersey.

Usually I get signs and ads. Or rather, I get what they are trying to do. I saw this and just had to scratch my head.

The Champion of Breakfasts

On the train to New York last week, I snapped a quick picture at the Princeton Junction, New Jersey station. I love the juxtaposition of these two ads.

First, you've got The Champion of Breakfasts - Dunkin Donuts.

And sitting right next to it is the ad for Dr. Jill Hazen's plastic surgery practice.

So, get fat on Dunkin Donuts breakfast and then see Jill Hazen to get your fat vacuumed out.

Attention Hunters

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is absolutely brilliant. My wife found this sign at the airport in San Angelo, Texas and snapped off a quick picture. As she says, the one place in the world you don't want to take a picture is an airport security line.

Of course, what does it say about the local population that the TSA had to put up a sign telling people that you can't bring guns and gun parts onto an airplane. Duh! In most places in the United States, and even the world, that would be obvious. However, I guess TSA needed to spell it out for the folks in Texas.

Have A Nice Trip

Only in Texas - land of the friendly Southerners - would you see a giant road sign wishing you to "have a nice trip." I think this is great!

Of course, back in the Northeast (like in New Jersey) we have these signs too. But instead of wishing me to have a nice day, the New Jersey signs usually post the latest Amber Alert.

Drive By - Texas Style

Driving between Dallas and Marshall, Texas, I noticed this billboard for a guns superstore. You can just pull off the road, pick up your weapon, head on to Marshall or Shreveport and do your drive-by before heading back to Dallas.



I guess these are the guns that 'bitter people in smalltown America' cling too (eh? Senator Obama?)



At any rate, I thought it was interesting that a gun store would advertise its wares right there on the highway.

(Sorry I wasn't able to zoom in on it - almost missed the sign as it was)

The "Good Time" Emporium

In Dublin, Ireland, I found this sign on a business on the famous O'Connell Street - Dr. Quirkey's Good Time Emporium.

I was reassured by my Irish friend that this was a gaming establishment, and not a house of prostitution. The sign itself was unremarkable, however it does conjure up a number of kinky connotations.

Burger Joint and House of Worship

This gem comes to us from Marshall, Texas. Two weeks ago, I was driving from Dallas, Texas to Shreveport, LA and ended up in Marhsall, Texas for lunch. I found this Whataburger off the highway (my first Whataburger) that doubles on Sundays as a house of worship for some evangelical Christian sect.

I made the mistake of walking in and saying, "I wanna talk to Jesus!" Obviously, I'm not Southern and probably looked like a three-headed alient to those folks. Felt like the big guy who's name is probably something like Bubba was going to wipe the walls with me.

But the sign was just too precious and I had to snap about a dozen photos of it.

Ireland's Pharmacy Crisis

While in Ireland, I noticed that all pharmacies had these signs up in the window.

Evidently, the Health Services Executive (HSE) has cut pharmacy reimbursement for prescription drugs and put pressure on pharmacies. One of the outcomes of universal health coverage is the restriction of care...

Great Wall Banner

It seems like there's been a lot in the news lately about the Chinese occupation of Tibet and protests around the Olympics (including media censorship, Tibet, Darfur and other issues).

I found this photo on the Internet (I believe it was Flickr; note: I did NOT take this photo) and thought it was really moving. Someone had hung a sign supporting human rights on the Great Wall of China.

Opening Day Special

Yesterday was opening day of Major League Baseball. Despite the massive steroid scandals, it seems that at least spome people still care about the sport.

One of those is the dining manager at Villanova University, who gave out free peanuts. We were assured that the peanuts contained no steroids (that is reserved from MLB players). However, Villanova placed a sign which read:

Opening Day Special

Free Peanuts

Help Yourself

Peanut Allergy Alert

This falls into the category of duh! If it is "free peanuts" you'd think someone with a peanut allergy would take notice.

(Sorry for the poor quality, this was taken with a camera phone)