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This was on the door of a Chinese restarant…

This camera-phone picture shot by Christine, August 2006.

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Waiteress, originally uploaded by Shameful Typos.

Creative spelling and random use of quotation marks make this sign especially noteworthy.

Taken by Pheasance at Hala’s Cafe, Jacksonville, FL.

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Blahs.jpg, originally uploaded by Shameful Typos.

Erroneous apostrophe use could probably have its own website.

Taken by Pheasance in Indianapolis, IN, June 2004.

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Deserts.jpg, originally uploaded by Shameful Typos.

Perhaps this restaurant only serves sweets to those who earn the privilege. “Deserts” (short “e” in the first syllable) are dry places. “Deserts” (long “e” in the first syllable) are what one deserves. “Desserts” are yummy.

Taken by Pheasance at Amici’s Italian restaurant, Indianapolis, IN.

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blessed.jpg, originally uploaded by Shameful Typos.

The author apparently believed that quotations marks add emphasis. Actually, they add doubt.

Submitted by Pheasance, from a McDonald’s in Indianapolis, IN.

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