A Hard Sell

Radio advertising is probably not that successful ...

CYA

Every time I look at this welcome sign in Pittsburg, KS it seems so obviously to be a cover-up for a poorly planned and incorrectly spelled sign. Doesn't it appear that the spacing would be perfect if there were only one "T"? So, to make it seem intentional, the other welcome sign on the bypass is done exactly the same. Why not just purchase new letters and make it look right?

Second Anniversary Photo

We'll call this the Nearly Newz anniversary photo, since I had one similar to this earlier, maybe not quite two years ago. Again, I believe this is Vinita, OK and it seems that the primary violator to the absolute rule is the Giant themselves! And with cameras in use, even!

Lost in the translation...

I believe this is in the Oklahoma City area, possibly on the way to Yukon and yes-- it is on Route 66 in a strip center with a "Lucky Diamond" convenience store and a chinese restaurant. The English language is SO difficult, now isn't it?

Chemical Warfare

New ordinance or old, there must be a big problem in the small town of Fairfax, OK. This sign, near the fire station at curbside, indicates that at some point some major unmonitored mixing of chemicals must have been going on....

and he huffed, and he puffed

This house (?) near Joplin, MO has been going up for some time, but what do you suppose is the reason for the roof being finished first? It makes you think the Big Bad Wolf has been by recently.

PETA

At first glance, this dog-loving Rose Parade fan appears to be a supporting "PETA" (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) member. After using my magic magnifier, you can see the bumper sticker says "People Eating Tasty Animals." Even funnier, his front tag said "Coonhunter". Sorry I couldn't get both photos from where I was in traffic.

Drink Responsibly?

Does something seem wrong about promoting Bud in a "Family 18 Pack"? Hey, it's New Year's Eve! Run out to the local store and grab a family pack of beer! Grove, OK is more of a party town than I realized, perhaps.

No Lifeguard On Duty

If you don't get this right away, say it out loud three times. Bring your swimwear, and maybe your lifejacket when you check in at the "Lake Eufaula Inn." I've driven by this on I-40 in Oklahoma at least three times and I laugh every time.

NoW hiRiNg...

Obviously, no education is required.

Overgrowth!

It may be that Ron (of the barber shop above) owns the Sonic as well. If he doesn't, Sonic's growth in Shawnee, OK sure seems to have imposed upon Ron's parking. Maybe you can get a Slush and a shampoo from stall twenty-two or get a trim and tots to go. (Ron, I hope you were well compensated.)

Everythings going mini

The days of cheddar bites, bagel bites and cheesecake bites are big right now, so everything miniature must be proof that less is more, so call this number in Coffeyville, KS if you need some mini-bunnies.

Another Bad Day...

I'm not real sure what the point of this is...but if it's supposed to look like a bad landing, what happened to the wings? This is north of Commerce, OK. Someone call 911, quick... before it rusts.

Tribal Lingo

I don't think those Native American languages are all that hard to understand. Like here, do you think the lake is to the right or to the left? Seems easy enough.

STOP...or else!

Well...it is a real good idea if you don't have an off-road vehicle to STOP when you reach the end of the parking lot, just before you would jump the curb, the landscaping and the next street. This is out back of our new McDonald's in Miami. It is leftover from the former intersection of 11th Street and A Street NE. I'll let you know how long it stays up before anyone thinks to remove it. (Thanks to Chris White for noticing this one.)

Child at Risk

Someone has a sad, sad sense of humor or else thay are trying to make a statement about the dangers of buckling up your baby while changing diapers on the run. Spotted this in an Oklahoma travel store on highway 69.

Look for the hooded guy

This has to be the definition of a "bad day". It is also why I don't do my own oil changes anymore. Actually, I saw this prank running around the Pryor area this past Halloween day.

Quality Meats...While You Wait

I'm not sure if you can read the sign on the facade of the building without enlarging this one. (Oh, you can click on the photo to enlarge it if you want...but the sign says "Four State Meat Processing." On a recent band trip, my boys thought there is just something not right about the choice of location that this meat market made. It does make me a bit uncomfortable to ask for 80% lean ground rump roast...

Look Both Ways!

I used the magical magnifying glass to help you see this, but it is a real situation and a dangerous one at the exit of "Backyard Burgers" in Joplin, MO. It is bad enough that there is an arrow indicating a straight-ahead option, but the left arrow is just asking for a collision! Northbound Rangeline drivers be aware! And if you are the one leaving the restaurant, watch for that big yellow "speed bump"! (Thanks, Dwight for informing me.)

Warning! Construction Zone!

Hit a Worker...Lose Your License
Hit a Sign...Hope you missed the worker!
(I wonder how whoever hit this sign missed the mile marker sign.)

"I'd like to buy an A"....or spell-check

Maybe it's a case of the "capital/capitol" confusion or perhaps last week's sign stated a special on Geritol. Either way, this Muskogee, OK business could use a proof reader or a dictionary.

The Right to Refuse Service

Here is another fine example of the things people do to build business...or not. I have NO CLUE what may have happened to cause a store owner to spend a few hundred dollars on such a neon sign as this one in Pryor, OK over the front doors. I'm not sure if he defines a crybaby as "complainer" or "immature kid" or actual babies that are crying!

How do you like YOUR water?

Some bypassers probably believe this is really three different temperature tanks. I'm sure it's been done elsewhere, but these are in Bartlesville, OK. So, I was thinking...it's time for another CONTEST! Send me any original photo that you have taken of unique water tank decor. I will post them all and give you credit, then choose a winner for the most original water tanks--okay, fuel tanks count as well. I know somewhere in Missouri there is three painted like Coke, Diet Coke and Sprite cans. Send photos to mr_alphabet@hotmail.com by October 15, 2006.

Trademark Infringement?

Will the real Bass Pro please step forward?
The one on the bottom is in Chetopa, KS...the one just above it is in Tulsa, OK.
You don't think there was anything intentional here, do you?

I feel so violated...

Immediately after this went up, the first $200 was collected.