The Difference of a D

Yet another example of how 1 letter can make a world of difference.

Instead of being a sign that tells you the establishment is closed, it now looks like an apology to a person who doesn't want you to be close to them.

Proofreader, please!

Take it back

There are a lot of words that sound the same when spoken, but very different when spelled. This often causes confusion, especially when it's time to write down the word,

Here's a good example:

It's obvious that they meant "racerback."

Proofreader, please.

What’s the Plan?

Apparently, it’s Leche.

Proofreader, please!

That's rich!

That's probably the first reaction you'll get when you buy this:

I'm not sure what it is or what it does. 

But with a name like that, how can you go wrong. Harhar.

There's away

This might be a simple case of "Lost in Translation."

After reading this sign, it's clear what they wanted to communicate. But the way they wrote it in English, it's quite scary.

That's why when we were waiting for our order to arrive, Mark and I decided to wait on the 2nd floor. 

I think that's "stay away" enough. 

Crosswalk Confusion

That's probably what happened to people when they encountered this crosswalk sign along P. Tuazon.

So, are we supposed to stop? Or are we supposed to go?

Guess we'll just have to cross the walk when we get there.

IOU

"Liquor" should be an easy word to spell, right?

Apparently not:

Someone’s confused with their “O”s and “U”s.

Proofreader please.

L-elementary, my dear Watson

You’d think that “Grilled” would be a simple word to spell.

Apparently not.

Proofreader, please.

I trash in you...

Whenever you need to throw away your trash issues, here’s where you do it:

Proofreader, please.

The Name Game

What do you call a shop that people just ignore?

Yes, this is a shop at NAIA Terminal 3.

'Nuff said.

The shout of silence

If you want people to observe silence, why are you shouting?

Just asking.

Sign. Combine.

Speaking of signs, I saw this one last weekend.

Nice name for a business, eh?

(And no, it's not ours. Harhar.)

But is it real?

Here's a study on how the wrong positioning of a letter on a signage can make all the difference.

Now, if it's "FAux Aircon," does that mean it doesn't really work? Or is it an electric fan? Why is it faux?

So many questions.

The old Switcheroo

At first glance, there's nothing wrong with this signage.

But look closer and you'll see.

It's a switcheroo of "I" and "E."

Proofreader, please.

Two wrong!

I'm not really a grammar Nazi, but grammatically erring signs posted in public are another thing.

This one doesn't just have grammatical errors, it has spelling errors, too.

Proofreader, please!

A proposition

Yes, just one word can ruin your entire signage.

It's "relief FOR abdominal pains," not "IN."

Proofreader, please.

Life lessons

Seen in Cubao, the most profound, most insightful, and most delicious answer to the question: "What is life?"

Can't argue with that.

The Royal Pair

If you, like me, have ever wondered who Dairy Queen's better half was, you'll be happy to know that I found the answer in St. Francis Square!

You're welcome.

Terms of Old

Back in the 70s and 80s, if you wore something really casual, people would say: "Naka-rugged ka na naman." Apparently, casual = rugged back then.

Just when I thought that term was old and forgotten, voila!

Landmark does have a way of bringing back old things.

Out in the Cold

Saw this peculiar sign in the newly opened SM Supermarket at the newly-minted The Podium mall.

Maybe the person who made the sign had a cold. That's my only explanation why his "stores" became "stored."

Proofreader, please!