Things that make you say, "Hmmm"

We've come across some interesting and creative ads, billboards and signs... some sensical, nonsensical, and some that just cross the line. Do they get their message across? You be the judge...

I'll buy a vowel....

I think I'll park in the one-hour parking lot just to give my eye surgeon some leeway.

Secondary is the tiny print that states "the bridge is out" because it is SO tempting to forget your destination, stop the car, get out, and touch the sign.

And dont't drink and make road signs, either.

Bus graphics gone awry? This poor man has no idea why the folks on the sidewalk are laughing at him.

Didn't anybody at the foundation think this one through?

Someone in the creative meeting just should have said no to this pairing.

Apparently did not get the memo.

This ad may be a little too honest: Not everything is big in Texas.

Little known fact: Cows depreciate the most their first year off the lot.

You know someone is going to see this billboard as a dare.

Things That Make You Say, "Hmm."

An old twist on new technology...

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Because saliva is so much more sanitary...

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Is it possible that it IS frozen over?

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Decisions. Decisions.

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Definitely a question of brand integrity.

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Things that make you say, "Hmm."

We are featuring common communication blunders we call, "Overstatements of the Obvious." Using redundancies as filler copy is rarely a good idea. Take a look at what we mean and enjoy a laugh or two in the learning.

The News Media: Overstating the obvious, Part One....

Safety First!: Overstating the obvious, Part Two....

Miscellaneous: Overstating the obvious, Part Three....

Things that Make You Say, "Hmm..."

Would loved to have seen the events that led to this sign.

Instant marriage counseling for the commuter.

Be on the lookout for your friendly neighborhood Spiderman.

The van says, "Children's Club Pickup Service."
Shady, and we're not talking elms. 

Passive aggressive has found its place in the world.

Apparently, this was not handled by a business major.

For this rule to be in place, someone must have tried this.

Branding 101: Avoid message integrity problems.

Truth in advertising can be so refreshing.

Things that make you say, "Hmm..."

Just the facts people. Just the facts...





Directionally challenged.






Does this mean no Monopoly, too?





Oh, to be a fly on the wall should this really happen...





Now remember kids...moderation please...





Apparently, no branding specialist was consulted...