Whenever you see an icon / pictogram out there, you know (maybe) that someone designed it. Getting in the designer’s head to figure out a reason why they did what they did to get across the message can, at times be fun. It’s never pleasant stuff. It nearly always deals with some kind of pain, danger, or just plain: “DON’T DO IT, OR ELSE!” advice.
The site contents will split pretty evenly between images and random bitching about a wide array of subjects.
At the moment it is image heavy. Maybe later I will even the score.
Published on May 25, 2010 9:36 pm.
Filed under: Uncategorized, Writing Tags: mission statement, why
Yes. it’s the ultimate in irony. A parking lot letting you know they “care”. How great is this? Makes your soul cringe, doesn’t it? As long as you remove all belongings and do not hold the lot owner responsible for anything that might happen to your car, including, but not limited to, lightning strikes and hobos pissing on it. Care = Visa / MC.
Published on July 25, 2010 9:49 am.
Filed under: Absurd, Signage Tags: care, parking lot, visa
Yes friends, say hello to cat scratch. Carpat style. Being intimately familiar with the Carpathian mountains I have to say, my curiosity was peaked. Why do cats like to scratch “Carpat style”? Is there more that meets the eye in the random scraggly Carpathian mountain feral cat? I honestly don’t know. What I do know is that it makes less waste. And that is all that matters.
Published on July 24, 2010 9:44 am.
Filed under: Absurd, Packaging Tags: carpet, cat scratcher, waste
Just in case you were wondering of the spelling of frog in Japanese. Here it is.
Published on July 23, 2010 9:41 am.
Filed under: Absurd, Packaging Tags: frog, notebook, spelling
Think about this message when you look at some well shined apple on a fruit stand. Is it sufficient on the body?
Published on July 22, 2010 9:37 am.
Filed under: Absurd, Packaging Tags: apple, fruit, health
Yes, Rock Kids, happy hard core to all! Never mind the completely conflicting message of rebellion experssed on a happy journal notebook. One can not help but wonder why the urge to happily hard core is printed on a girly journal! What does this say?
Published on July 21, 2010 9:29 am.
Filed under: Absurd, Packaging Tags: cover, hard core, journal
The Japanese dollar store is always an adventure. Hours of fun guaranteed when checking packaging up close. Like this here piece of automotive safety. I can only assume this is a “sick” bag. And judging by the look of both driver and passenger, one bag might just not be enough.
Published on July 20, 2010 9:24 am.
Filed under: Absurd, Packaging Tags: puke, safety, sick
I got a new lawnmower the other day. The amount of warnings on this thing was truly impressive. It pretty much amounted to an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic cartouche display alerting of mysterious dangers and ancient curses. This curse in particular stood out. When mowing your lawn and of course, break dancing, or saying a quick hello to the over the fence neighbor, beware of ankle, hip and elbow attacks.
Published on July 19, 2010 9:23 pm.
Filed under: Pictograms Tags: curses, lawnmower, rock attack
OMG! Do not open that door! For the love of God and for the glory of our country, do not even think about it. There’s some kind of really mean plant life-form in there that is guaranteed to attack you if you as much as crack the door. You’ll be forced to retreat at full speed and run into this tiny, no exit room where there is a good chance you’ll be devoured. Don’t do it.
Published on July 5, 2010 2:22 pm.
Filed under: Pictograms Tags: algae, fire, running
Everyone will probably read this as: do not depress your Tin Tin haired toddler with a showing of the Lion King. They will not understand it and they will hate you later, when you will ask them about college choices. They will stare back at you blankly and inform you that they actually would prefer cosmetology / massage school! You should have paid more attention to toy warnings earlier.
Published on July 3, 2010 9:51 pm.
Filed under: Pictograms Tags: toddlers, toy warning
Good, legitimate concern. You want to touch the skinhead’s head, but you probably shouldn’t do that. As with everything, there are risks involved and you can expect a well deserved ass kicking.
Published on July 2, 2010 9:43 pm.
Filed under: Pictograms Tags: saw blade, skinhead, touch
I have to say, when I saw this sign in the Netherlands, I was confused as to what was it it was trying to tell me. I am going with a warning about walking towards some gallows. Anyone else venture a guess?
Published on July 1, 2010 9:36 pm.
Filed under: Pictograms, Signage Tags: ?, schipol, unknown
This sign asks an age-old question: what will you do when the hexagons attack? The Italians ask this frequently and they have a sign to reflect their concerns. The very organized hillside will give way and the hexagons will descend on the unsuspecting passer-by. Beware.
Published on June 30, 2010 9:28 pm.
Filed under: Signage Tags: falling rocks, italy
Limbo performances on the Metro are not advisable. When the doors open, just walk in normally like everyone else and sit down. Stop it with the performances. It’s not becoming, and more importantly, it is prohibited.
Published on June 29, 2010 9:20 pm.
Filed under: Pictograms Tags: fall, italy, metro
There is nowhere to go with this one. Hot = Burn. This is all you need to know about this situation.
What you don’t ned to know is; do you protect your hand with catsup (ketchup?!) or not? And, if you do, do you write “BURN” with catsup (ketchup?!) on your hand, just so you remember what it is going to happen to you in case “HOT” hits your hand?
Published on June 28, 2010 9:00 pm.
Filed under: Pictograms Tags: burn, hot, water heater
Beware, girls in 50′s dresses, this is a pick-up joint. I mean, look at the debonaire guy to the left! How could you not say to yourself, as a girl, I should watch it. Besides, where’s his damn right hand? And while we are at it, what is she doing with her left hand?
Quoted from Flickr / Originally uploaded by MatHampson
Published on June 27, 2010 10:18 pm.
Filed under: Pictograms Tags: restroom, unisex, warning
