Apr 16

I hate the over use of quotations or, as they are also commonly known, the “bunny ears”. This picture was “sent to me” by a friend (it’s at her “work parking lot”).pedestrians

Misused quotations are so “distracting”; have you even been able to “pay attention” to what I’ve been saying?

What does this sign actually say? “Watch for pedestrians”…is it quoting someone? is it begin sarcastic? Can we just assume it means you don’t actually have to watch for pedestrians? I just don’t know.

I think I may have to start using them more often. As in..Sure, that project is “done”, It is “my pleasure” to help, or, “I love you”. You get the idea. Any suggestions?

  • HAHAHAHAHAHA...I know how frustrated you get by the "misused" bunny "ears". That's why I "almost" peed myself when I "saw" this sign on here.

    "LoL"

    (I think I can "feel" you getting frustrated all the way over here :) )
  • It's grim, isn't it? You see this kind of thing popping up all over the place. Even - get this - in news releases. Check this out: http://tinyurl.com/35ylp5

    Ack.
  • Zoe
    Well put Lisa!

    I wonder if we know anyone who works for timmy's....hmmmmm
  • Lisa Vanderlip
    Hey, Zoe

    They should come out with a new book entitled, Eats, Shoots, and Quotes, to address this problem. Now my lame attempt at humour aside, the number of punctuation and grammar mistakes present in ads and signs is overwhelming.

    Have you read any promo copy for Tim Hortons lately? Next time you stop by your local Tims for a coffee and donut check out the store' ads. They will make you shudder even more than their coffee does
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