there’s something wildly theatrical about this one — i wouldn’t be surprised if it burst into song.
(spotted in gowanus, brooklyn)
please, please, please
May 13th, 2007 · 8 comments
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8 responses so far ↓
#1 how about never? does never work for you? « passive-aggressive notes from roommates, neighbors, coworkers and strangers
[...] May 18th, 2007 · No Comments from emily: another example of brooklyn’s seemingly unparalleled commitment to passive-aggressive signage. (as previously shown here.) [...]
May 18, 2007 at 7:47 pm rating: 0
#2
Permafrost
The author of this sign seems to have progressively lost heart with each ‘please’.
May 22, 2007 at 7:13 am rating: +1
#3
Just Sayin'
Please, Please, Please! I really want garbage but I’m not a tenant! Don’t be so greedy!
May 22, 2007 at 3:20 pm rating: +1
#4
dalton
Damn…this is right down the street from me. There are so many great signs in this neighborhood. Lots and lots of “Don’t Even THINK of Parking Here!”.
May 23, 2007 at 4:36 pm rating: 0
#5
Package
I think that’s on Carroll near Hoyt. Fucking Whiners.
May 23, 2007 at 5:44 pm rating: 0
#6
Mishee
Maybe Troy could write this song the PAN God mentions… that would be interesting.
Nov 15, 2007 at 10:40 am rating: 0
#7
irving washington
Lord knows, it would be the first time.
Aug 7, 2009 at 5:28 pm rating: +1
#8
oi
Please Please Please
Only tenants are entitled to go through this garbage, not you hobos.
Aug 7, 2009 at 7:16 pm rating: 0
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