So, after seeing this note from Daily Piglet in Columbia, South Carolina:
And this one, from Anna in Providence, Rhode Island:
And this doozy from an anonymous San Francisco office worker…
Is it any wonder that this photo from afroswede‘s flickrstream (and others) came to mind?
(Meanwhile, over at bethany’s “blog”…u can touch this.)
related: Can I lick it?
84 responses so far ↓
#1
A
That stop sign is at my university! Elsewhere on campus there is “STOP drop and roll” and “STOP Bush”.
Feb 26, 2008 at 9:32 pm rating: 2
#2
GVI
I would touch those signs just to see what happens, hell i might even break into the thermostats and fiddle with them.
Feb 26, 2008 at 9:36 pm rating: 1
#3
Canthz_B
This is what obnoxious back seat kids grow up and do!
“Mom! She’s touching me!” *When I grow up nobody will be allowed to touch…ever!*
Feb 26, 2008 at 9:52 pm rating: 3
#4
pry
for christmas, i bought my 2-year-old son a “you can’t touch this” t-shirt. he’s not old enough to remember the aforementioned emcee of yore, but i do. and i love the shirt.
hammertime.
Feb 26, 2008 at 9:56 pm rating: 0
#5
boone
i think putting “cant touch this” would be even better, oh well
Feb 26, 2008 at 9:57 pm rating: 2
#6
Canthz_B
We’ve already stopped Hammertime all ways possible!…thanks, Terry.
Feb 26, 2008 at 10:52 pm rating: 1
#7
bamBAM!!
In a 30 floor office building-
“No touching eachother!!”
Feb 26, 2008 at 11:06 pm rating: 0
#8
bamBAM!!
I sure hope that the thermostat never breaks…
Feb 26, 2008 at 11:10 pm rating: 0
#9
Aijaz
Joe, don’t touch that! What are you doing?
I’m opening or closing the main drain.
You shouldn’t be touching that, Joe.
Nothing happened. You know how long I wondered what would happen if I did that?
What’s the matter with you?
Brain cloud.
What?
Oh, never mind.
Feb 26, 2008 at 11:37 pm rating: 4
#10
Sarah
Did anyone read Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle?
There was one story – The Selfishness Cure – with a boy named Dick who wouldn’t share his stuff. So his mom put signs on all his stuff: “DICK’S APPLE – DO NOT TOUCH”, “DICK’S BOOK – DO NOT TOUCH”, and so forth.
These signs remind me of that.
Feb 26, 2008 at 11:39 pm rating: 0
#11
piglet
oh i touched it, i touched the hell out of that box, while laughing my evil “world domination” laugh.
i snapped this while visiting a relative in columbia, sc.
i’m told that restaurant is now closed, i wonder could it be b/c i fondled their box?
Feb 26, 2008 at 11:56 pm rating: 0
#12
Tyler
Why aren’t we allowed to touch the boxes with Chems, Globes, Etcetera, and Cypres in them? Especially when they have stars next to them….pretty stars….
Feb 27, 2008 at 1:21 am rating: 1
#13
emily
that is where i go to school!! and it’s just a block away from my dorm.
literally the next stop sign up on the street is “stop voldemort”
and across from that…
“gNOme parking… any time”
Feb 27, 2008 at 2:19 am rating: 1
#14
claw71
Signs are always counter productive. Mucus, however, is a fantastic deterrent. Nothing keeps fingers off the t-stat like a well-placed booger.
Feb 27, 2008 at 6:44 am rating: 3
#15
Lurker
You GO, anonymous box-toucher!!!
(I LOVED Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, btw. I think of the Slow-Eater-Tiny-Bite-Taker every time I feed the cat.)
Feb 27, 2008 at 8:20 am rating: 0
#16
Tom
The stop sign is by the music building at UNT, an example of some of the finest architecture in North Texas
Feb 27, 2008 at 9:39 am rating: 0
#17
Yomama
I keep people out of my preferred restroom stall by smearing a little poop on the seat.
So is that passive aggressive or just nasty? Would you like me to submit a photo so we can discuss?
Feb 27, 2008 at 9:48 am rating: 0
#18
summer
a little chocolate would do as well, reducing the threat of e coli spread illness.
Feb 27, 2008 at 10:19 am rating: 0
#19
GhostWriter
I’ve heard that the thing to do with those acrylic protector boxes is to fill them up with yellow foam sealant.
It has to get pretty cold for the heat to kick on after that. And guess what- you never touched it!
I admit that the 2nd pic might not even show an acrylic protector box, but it is important info to disseminate nonetheless.
Feb 27, 2008 at 10:23 am rating: 1
#20
Redhead
That Mrs. Piggle Wiggle about the dirty kid was “The Radish Cure”. LOVED THOSE BOOKS!!!
Feb 27, 2008 at 12:36 pm rating: 0
#21
Writerrejected
I ask you. what good is something if you can’t touch it?
This includes, but is not limited to, yourself, boxes, thermostats, other people, other people’s stuff.
Feb 27, 2008 at 1:05 pm rating: 8
#22
JesFoolin
Mount your own thermostat on the wall, encased in Lexan, with the control pegged one way. Hot in summer, cold in winter.
Feb 27, 2008 at 1:54 pm rating: 0
#23
GhostWriter
The key to unlocking the Thermostat is hidden in the Anglican symbols:
E V E R ! ! ! !
…is it a signature?
…is it a spell??
…is it a GameShark code???
“Yes to all…,” croaked the dying monk.
Feb 27, 2008 at 2:12 pm rating: 2
#24
Leah
There’s a sign like this near my house in Chicago too.
Feb 27, 2008 at 2:31 pm rating: 0
#25
claw71
I once worked in an office where there was an ongoing thermostat battle. We had one anorexic girl in our office who would get in early and crank the heat up to 85 and a fat waddling sow of a woman who regularly turned the AC on in the middle of winter. They were two of the most selfish people I had ever met.
Instead of growing a set of balls, Mr. Carson tried to implement a vote. After a little discussion on the subject I proposed that the vote be implemented but that the winning side would be determined by total weight rather than number of participants.
Fatty, who looked like Rachel Ray after Rachel Ray ate Mario Batali with a side of Fran Drescher, got really upset and filed a complaint with HR.
But I had the last laugh. She doesn’t know what it was over but let’s just say that her peanut butter was extra , extra chunky.
Feb 27, 2008 at 2:57 pm rating: 0
#26
claw71
Let’s see what the Statler Brothers have to say:
Lexan boxes on the wall
No more touching it ya’all
And the boxes over there
Hands off, you best beware
It’s my thermostat and I can tell you what to do
Now listen to me, I’ll fire you.
Feb 27, 2008 at 3:22 pm rating: 1
#27
bamBAM!!
Someone is just a little too nit-picky about fingerprints on the thermostat. It’s understandable.
Feb 27, 2008 at 4:17 pm rating: 0
#28
Bryan
Ha! I had a job where the Boss would keep the temperature so low even Scrooge would say, “Dude! It’s cold!” I literally had a pair of Dickensian fingerless gloves while I typed. It was, like 52 degrees (F).
“Somebody” (not me) came up with the bright idea of, while the Boss was out, of putting an ice cube tray on top of the thermostat. It worked great until that person was caught and summarily fired.
Man, that job sucked.
Feb 27, 2008 at 4:35 pm rating: 2
#29
amy d
Notes #2 and #3 are vague as to what is not to be touched. Therefore, I propose these notes refer only to the signs themselves and all else is fair game.
Feb 27, 2008 at 5:15 pm rating: 1
#30
fellasheowed
i wanna see a companion 2 legit 2 yield
Feb 27, 2008 at 5:15 pm rating: 1
#31
Canthz_B
Touch Me in the Morning
Don’t touch the thermostat,
Then just walk away,
We don’t have the money,
High heating costs to pay.
Wasn’t it me who said,
It will be cool here in winter weather?
Wasn’t it me who said,
You’re gonna burn up in summer weather?
It was really hard to tell you,
That in extremes you’d have to live.
I can understand your feelings,
I’ll change the temp if some cash you’ll give.
Well if you want to quit,
You will have to leave tonight.
I can guard the thermostat,
All alone alright.
And, leave my boxes alone,
They’re not for you.
Leave my boxes alone,
Please catch my clue.
Don’t touch the thermostat,
Then just walk away,
We don’t have the money,
High heating costs to pay.
Feb 27, 2008 at 5:47 pm rating: 3
#32
bamBAM!!
I guess nobody appreciates my hilarious humor today. I’ve given you people 24 hours! No ratings! Fine, I’ll stop posting if I’m that annoying.
Feb 27, 2008 at 9:47 pm rating: 2
#33
raiseyourglass
can’t touch this tribute
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjlJUzBgz40
Feb 27, 2008 at 11:22 pm rating: 0
#34
raiseyourglass
edited from rocky horror picture show…
Janet)
I was feeling done in
Couldn’t win.
I’d never adjusted the thermostat before.
(Columbia)
You mean she…
(Magenta)
Uh-huh.
(Janet)
The boss felt there’s no use not getting
Into heavy heating
It only leads to trouble and more
adjusting
Now all I want to know
Why it feels 8 below
I’ve felt heat and I want more
(Magenta & Columbia)
More! More! More!
(Janet)
the boss put up resistance
I want to stay the distance
I’ve got on my mittens
I need assistance
the signs says no more!
(chorus)
Touch-a, touch-a, touch-a touch please
I dont wanna be chilly
Thrill me, me, heat me
Creature of the night.
Then if anything hasn’t froze (chuckle)
While you pose
the boss will adjust back down
(Magenta & Columbia)
Down! Down! Down!
(Janet)
And that’s just one small fraction of the main attraction
we need a heat repairman
Oh, we need action
(chorus)
(Columbia)
Touch-a, touch-a, touch-a, touch please
(Magenta)
I don’t wanna be chilly
(Columbia)
Thrill me, don’t chill me, fulfill me
(Magenta)
Creature of the night
(chorus)
(Rocky) Creature of the night
(Brad) Creature of the night
(Frank) Creature of the night
(Magenta) Creature of the night
(Rif raf) Creature of the night
(Columbia) Creature of the night
(Rocky) Creature of the night
(Janet) Creature of the night huh!
Feb 28, 2008 at 12:06 am rating: 2
#35
claw71
The fact that somebody went so far as to create a stencil to expedite this process tells me that the message is not promoting Hammertime but rather rallying support to preven the retro craze from reinvigorating this unfortunate period of pop culture history.
But it’s too late…
Everytime you see me
the Hammer’s disco hype
I’m dope on the floor
and magic on the mic
Now why would I ever, stop doing this
Don’t spray paint any stop signs, or I’m gonna get pissed
Go hammer go hammer GO!
Feb 28, 2008 at 8:44 am rating: 0
#36
Selah
My campus did the hammertime better:
http://git.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30100338&id=1120230365
Feb 28, 2008 at 2:50 pm rating: 0
#37
Heidi
Feb 28, 2008 at 4:05 pm rating: 0
#38
Lurker
Do not touch the thermostat;
Do not touch it, I-Am-Pat.
Do not touch it if it’s hot.
Do not touch it if it’s not.
Do not touch it if you freeze,
Do not touxh it if you sneeze.
Do not touch it if you melt.
Do not touch it with your belt.
Do not touch it late at night.
Do not touch it with a kite.
Just do not touch the thermostat;
Do not touch it, I-Am-Pat.
E V A R.
Feb 28, 2008 at 4:07 pm rating: 2
#39
Tom
I wonder if the Piggly Wiggly is still nearby.
Feb 28, 2008 at 5:31 pm rating: 0
#40
Cindy
wow, wasn’t aware there were so many readers from UNT. but yes that picture is definitely on our campus. i live in the building across the street from that building. bruce hall. also the past home of norah jones, i’ll have you know.
stop voldermort is my personal fave though.
gNOme parking anytime is a close second.
Mar 9, 2008 at 3:38 pm rating: 0
#41
Tom
I lived in Bruce
Mar 10, 2008 at 1:07 am rating: 0
#42
mrs. pommelhorst
and no one thought “…collaborate and listen”?
This saddens me.
Aug 4, 2008 at 12:50 am rating: 1
#43
Liz
I lived in Savannah for 5 years. There are PANs all over that frickin town.
Aug 8, 2008 at 5:16 am rating: 0
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