Stupid/Funny Signs, Vanity Plates & Stuff

Since I find myself driving all over the state, I’m bound to come across plenty of stupid signs. I’ve passed by many over the years but never thought to document them. So I’m a little late to the game, but I have a hunch I’ll catch up.

1. Stupid misspelling on Route 20, East Granby


“I’d like to stay for a full moth.”

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2. Who would ever name a street such a stupid name?

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Awesome. (In Durham… And yes, I colored over the ‘S’ at the end.)

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3. Okay, this isn’t stupid. It’s hilarious.

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East side of Route 77 in North Guilford

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4. This is absolutely real, seen on I-84 West in Farmington

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It sort of counteracts the nice car.

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5. This makes sense, as it’s at a horse place in Plainfield

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6. Um. It appears to me that the only thing not burnt down/razed is the “Yes We’re Open!” sign.

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The beautiful North Meadows, Hartford

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7. Menu from Taste of India in West Hartford. First, I love this place. I have nothing really to compare it to, but whatever, I think their food is really good and economical. Tons of tasty vegetarian delights. Second, it’s not cool to make fun of misspellings and typos on ethnic restaurant menus; we’ve all seen a ton of them on Chinese menus. (Heck, I don’t know a single word – other than what I order on this food-stained menu – in whatever language they speak.)

But, for some reason, the Indian menu gaffes are sorta cute in a way. Let’s explore…


A. The Dahi Papri (which is phenomenal, by the way) features “skieed” special chips. Whatever that means, it’s great. They stay crispy in the sauce somehow – AND they are “skieed” to my taste! Not yours, MINE!

B. Awww, wittle wambs sure are cute, which is why the chefs “cooed” to them before marinating their cute boneless chunks.


Oh sure, everyone giggles at the ol’ Tandoori Tit Pit (at bottom) but me? I’m a sucker for ugly Indian style chicken wings.

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8. This guy has been selling this item for many years, according to my former boss who lives a stone’s throw away. And this sign has remained unchanged.

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While there, be on the lookout for tufted t–mice and woodc—s. On Route 69 at the Bristol/Burlington line.

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9. What are the chances I’d not only drive behind TOOL above and this guy, but that I’d have the camera at the ready as well?

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Sorry about the poor quality… I was too giddy with excitement to hold still. Seen in Farmington.

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10. What can I say? I thought this was a funny idea, and I’m sure it would be if I had any semblance of photoshopping skills. While on an all day museum quest excursion with my friend Rob, I noticed the Colonial Haircutters barbershop. Rob posed for me:

Is “Colonial” the best adjective for a barbershop? Colonial hairstyles weren’t exactly cool by 2009 standards…


Terrible clone tool usage, I know.

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11. Too similar to the Seinfeld episode not to be moderately funny:

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If this isn’t his last name, then what does it mean?

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12. This is it. The douchiest plate of them all:

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What a loser.

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Mercedes, check. Douchey vanity plate, check. Home in foreclosure, check.

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And they wonder why my in-laws won’t attend.

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BMW drivers are so corny, and…

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Corvette drivers are awesome.

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The driver was a very, very old man. But still…

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3 responses to “Stupid/Funny Signs, Vanity Plates & Stuff”

  1. A Bristling Son says:

    I’ve seen that TOOL as well! And, yes, it is a confusing plate on an Audi. Is he a fan of the band Tool? Is he a manufacturer or building equipment? Is he just a large phallus?

    I need answers.

    (not really… but I had the same reaction you did when I saw that car the first time)

  2. Incult says:

    The one with ‘Homely Indian Style” means in India ‘Homey’ My wife is an American and we had the discussion over it many times. It is amusing to see that Homey is what called as Homely in India. ;-) I had no idea until I went to the US, that Homely is called as ugly there. also, another world is ‘Simply’ which in India, means – down to earth – while in the US..it is called as ’something which is unattractive is near to ugly.

  3. Incult says:

    i think ‘Tool’ wat he mean is:

    A person, typically male, who says or does things that cause you to give them a ‘what-are-you-even-doing-here’ look. The ‘what-are-you-even-doing-here’ look is classified by a glare in the tool’s direction and is usually accompanied by muttering of how big of a tool they are. The tool is usually someone who is unwelcome but no one has the balls to tell them to get lost. The tool is always making comments that are out-of-place, out-of-line or just plain stupid. The tool is always trying too hard to fit in, and because of this, never will. However, the tool is useful because you can use them for things; money, rides, etc.
    “Let’s drive to Chicago from Iowa. Oh man, we need money. Hey, let’s ask tool to come, he’ll spot us the cash!”

    “Tool is our friend. We call him that because he is one.”

    source: http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=2747&cpage=1#comment-50310

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