RHYS BOWEN: When you read this I'm driving between Phoenix and Marin County, California so I'm not in a position to discuss deep and meaningful matters. I thought a bit of frivolity was in order:
This post came to me when I was driving behind a van the other day and its sign said "Olive Exterminator".
And I thought--why would they want to exterminate olives? Aren't olives harmless? Delightful, actually and good for you when they turn into olive oil. Had this man had a bad experience with an olive? I'll never know but it got me thinking about other really strange signs I've seen:
Outside a shopping center: European Foods. Puppies.
A street sign: State Prison. Surprise.
And this:
I know that tomatoes are not well tolerated by those with acid stomach, but does it really need a sign on a tree? It's one of those we'll never know the answer to.
I couldn't resist this, courtesy of Keith Snyder:
And finally the sign to end all signs:
