Jim spotted this confusing sign at a Fry’s store in Campbell, Calif. On a display of compact fluorescent light bulbs, the store helpfully notes that some assembly is required. “Is it safe to assemble your own fluorescent light bulbs?” he wrote. “I mean with the dangerous mercury vapor and all?”
Punishing Customers For Buying More: Now Worldwide
By May 28, 2009
Theoretically, if you buy more of something, you should pay less per item, or per unit. That’s the entire point of buying things in bulk. Right? Not necessarily. To confuse the logical part of your brain this fine morning, here’s a collection of instances where customers pay more when they buy more.
Better Bring Some Wire Clippers With You When You Shop At This Walmart
By May 8, 2009
You’ll need them to cut off the right amount of penny at the cash register. Or, we suppose you could add something to your cart that includes 6/10 of a penny to even it all out—but that’s how they get you, with those “even penny” purchases. (Thanks to Amanda!)
This Discount Store Enjoys Messing With Its Customers' Minds
By April 23, 2009
Shelley just sent us this photo of a store she saw in New Jersey this afternoon. We particularly like that the neon signs in the window are just as contradictory as the roof signs. It’s like a decorating theme.
Target Is Losing Its Mind
By April 23, 2009
Taken with yesterday’s sign denying its own existence, we are worried that Target, or at least its labelmakers, might be having some kind of existential crisis. You’re freaking us out, Target. Thanks, Caitlin!
Target Shelf Tag: This Is Not A Sign
By April 22, 2009
Fear not, art history majors. René Magritte is alive and well and working at Target in Chicago. Reader Cecil spotted this shelf tag last week underneath some soda bottles. Clearly someone either wasn’t reading the signs, or needs to drink more soda. (click to view full-size image)
This Coffee Shop Has A Lot Of Rules
By April 16, 2009
Little-known fact: some coffee shops can be havens of passive-aggressive behavior. Reader Paul discovered what might be the most passive-aggressive coffee shop we’ve ever seen, and he’d like to share its dysfunction with the world.
Probably At 4 Cookies The Real Savings Kicks In
By April 10, 2009
Edward found this sign at a Subway shop in NYC. We appreciate that they’re doing the addition for us.
Home Depot Begs You Not To Leave The Store Because Of Their Crappy Service
By March 20, 2009
Reader Shawn submits this photo that he took at Home Depot. The sign begs you not to leave the store if you’ve experienced bad customer service…
This Bank Of America Sign Is Woefully Honest
By March 17, 2009
Or as Holly, the tipster who took the photo, writes, “[there are] so many things right with this picture.”
"That Idiot Jeffrey" Pushes USPS Employees Too Far
By March 16, 2009
Seriously, man. No pets means no pets. You are stressing these people out. Look at their handwriting, for pete’s sake. 
Icon Parking Accidentally Reveals Why Their Service Is Cheap
By March 13, 2009
Eli Lansey took photos of recent Icon Parking ads on NYC subway cars and posted them on his blog. They promise customers “$10 for up to 10 hours” of parking at various lots in the city. Wow, that’s a good price! On the same ad they have a help wanted section that says they’re looking for employees, “no experience necessary.” Ah.
This Burger King Sign Is Both Disappointing And Anti-Social
By January 18, 2009
[January 13, 2008. Philadelphia, Pa. Image via Time Doctor]
ACE Hardware Is Tired Of People Asking For Double Ended Male Adapters
By January 5, 2009
At the risk of allowing this post to devolve into a discussion about the morality of “double ended male” products in general — we thought we’d share this photo of a sign spotted in the window of an ACE Hardware store.
Someone Needs To Explain "Storewide" To World Market
By January 5, 2009
The text reads: “Offer applies to items in this section/area only.” Thanks, Richard!
