From Emily: another example of Brooklyn’s seemingly unparalleled commitment to exasperated signage (as previously documented here.)
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7 responses so far ↓
#1
Christian
I wonder if humour in a sign like this makes people more likely to comply…
May 20, 2007 at 6:49 am rating: +2
#2
Emily
I love these signs! I’m glad someone got a picture.
May 21, 2007 at 6:04 pm rating: 0
#3
Tim
What’s passive-aggressive about this? It might be aggressive (not very), but it’s not passive at all.
May 21, 2007 at 8:20 pm rating: +1
#4
daffy501
This doesnt apply to me. My car doesn’t park. It hovers.
May 22, 2007 at 3:29 am rating: +1
#5
psipsina
I think the pink is what makes it.
May 31, 2007 at 4:48 pm rating: 0
#6
monkeypie6
reminds me of dr. seuss
Mar 9, 2008 at 2:51 pm rating: 0
#7
Insignia
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Dec 18, 2009 at 12:57 pm rating: 0
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