| The Oops Files: "Interesting"
Signs Found in England: |
| IN A LAUNDROMAT |
Automatic washing machines. Please remove all your clothes when the
light goes out. |
| IN A LONDON DEPARTMENT STORE |
Bargain Basement Upstairs |
| IN AN OFFICE |
Would the person who took the step ladder yesterday please bring it
back or further steps will be taken. |
| IN ANOTHER OFFICE |
After the tea break staff should empty the teapot and stand upside
down on the draining board. |
| ON A CHURCH DOOR |
This is the gate of Heaven. Enter ye all by this door. (This door is
kept locked because of the draft. Please use side entrance) |
| OUTSIDE A SECOND HAND SHOP |
We exchange anything - bicycles, washing machines etc. Why not bring
your wife along and get a wonderful bargain. |
| QUICKSAND WARNING |
Quicksand. Any person passing this point will be drowned. By order
of the District Council. |
| IN A DRY CLEANER'S WINDOW |
Anyone leaving their garments here for more than 30 days will be disposed
of. |
| IN A HEALTH FOOD SHOP WINDOW |
Closed due to illness. |
| IN A SAFARI PARK |
Elephants Please Stay In Your Car |
| SEEN DURING A CONFERENCE |
For anyone who has children and doesn't know it, there is a day care
on the first floor. |
| NOTICE IN A FIELD |
The farmer allows walkers to cross the field for free, but the bull
charges. |
| MESSAGE ON A LEAFLET |
If you cannot read, this leaflet will tell you how to get lessons. |
| ON A REPAIR SHOP DOOR |
We can repair anything (Please knock hard on the door - the bell doesn't
work) |
| IN A TOILET IN A LONDON OFFICE BLOCK |
Toilet out of order. Please use floor below. |