The following picture was snapped by reader Lindsey of Just Browsering:
Location: McDonald’s, somewhere in California (I believe)
You know, this makes me think about the effect that McDonald’s could have. If a company as large as McDonald’s (or Starbucks — though Starbucks is losing the golden touch) made an effort to use perfect grammar on all signs, we might notice eventual long-term effects.
Of course, they’re supposed to be doing that anyway.
Hmmm. There’s a bit of a hole in the logic…
5 responses so far ↓
Rhine // April 23, 2008 at 8:14 am |
As a sauce expert, this sign outrages me.
Just call me Joe // April 29, 2008 at 2:54 pm |
I almost got lucky at McDonalds once, but I left my condoments in my other trousers….
john // May 1, 2008 at 8:55 am |
McDonald’s Manager Resume`:
Accomplishments:
Developed dipping sauce policy.
Expanded dipping sauce policy to include ketchup, ice cubes and toilet paper.
beloml // May 13, 2008 at 4:50 pm |
In Sears the other day, I saw a sign that said “Mens.” I’m sure there are thousands of identical signs in Sears stores across the country, dumbing down American one man at a time.
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