Fish Grooming and Other Funny Signs

Here's a special shout-out for the United Methodist Church of St. George. It seems they've decided that funny church signs are the best way to catch the attention of stray Mormons.

Next our Utah Golf Nut vanity plate:


Outside a local restaurant:


A cunning marketing ploy (think about it):


Cute sign in a diner:


Pet groomers and kennels tend to have quirky slogans and names:


An odd combination of things to be selling:

(It really is all one store -- they have the same thing painted on a van parked out front.)

And what gun owner doesn't want a transparent bra? (Yes, I know what they meant -- Mom didn't.)


Oh no! It's the end of civilization! With typos!

Just in case you weren't clear what metaphor they're using to sell cars...


This billboard appears right after the first.


I can't remember what kind of shop this was:


Mom said:
"No vacancy. Also, no hotel." (The hotel was torn down.)


Window decal on a truck...


I don't understand them; I just post them.


I feel so reassu ed by their competence.


Funky Town!


I like their subtle disclaimer. ("It's not our fault; he made us do it!")

Mom just sent me the latest batch of funny signs from hip and happenin' Utah.

Truth in advertising! Wow.

Remember, this country invented marmite (made from real marmots).

More truth in advertising!

Yet more truth in advertising.

All of these © Ann Brundige.

The housing meltdown is getting worse.


And people are hanging onto what they have.


Only in Texas...


Also in Texas.


Only in southern California...


Dana Point Wharf.

Mom found these twisted toys at a check-out counter and surreptitiously snapped them.

They've got to be aimed at college students with their warped sense of humor, NOT children.

Most of these are from Utah, except for the shark and weird house, which are in Houston.

All of 'em copyright Ann Brundige.

And there's always the notorious Polygamy Porter ("Why have just one?") ads.

(These are © Ellen Brundige)



Corona Del Mar, CA: Skateboarders must love this spot. I approve of leaving the tree alone, though.


Alewife T-station, Boston. Wait. Where do large cars enter the building?