GVB signs
A good sign in a public place immediately and unambiguously communicates its meaning. A picture of a burning cigarette with a red stripe or cross through it can hardly be understood otherwise.
Here's a selection of signs from the GVB, the Amsterdam public transport system, and what I think they should mean.
Tickets Buy one ticket: cool. Buy two tickets "just to be sure": even cooler. Thanks! | |
Bikes By all means, bring your bike. | |
No bikes Oh wait, on second thought, it's prohibited. | |
Rollerblading on a skateboard Don't try to rollerblade on a skateboard. No one has ever managed that. | |
Dog shit This is Amsterdam. You're gonna step in dog shit. But don't use our seats to get it off. | |
No free jazz improv Don't bring along a kiddie trumpet when you take your boombox. It's annoying. | |
Diet You shouldn't be eating and drinking all this junk. | |
Safety check Do not use strollers that "levitate" and are made from toothpicks. And save that baseball cap until your kid is big enough for Little League. |
Posted by cronopio at 01:58 PM, July 10, 2006