The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Women Only Hand Wash Sign

Hialeah, Fl. Wood sign referring to washing women with a plastic banner “hand wash” blowing in the wind. Also a photo of the mak...

by DetroitKent

Classy Mirror Sign

These smart-aleck signs that one sees in small businesses, restaurants, bars, etc. really make you wonder: does anybody REALLY find them fun...

March 19, 2010 by Douglas Wood

Corn sign in front of Village Market in Orleans (here on Cape Cod)

This place sells all types of fabulous meats, deserts, lunch meats, all sort of fresh goodness! This sign is attached to their front window!...

March 15, 2010 by denny

The Essex House (in NYC)

I love the simplicity of the red sign. When I look at it, it takes me right back to an era of NY that I wish I could have been a part of. I ...

March 11, 2010 by denny

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Ring-a-ding ding…

Having problems reading the subtle hints towards passion from your lover? Your problems are solved! With these Bedtime Bells, there will be ...

March 4, 2010 by MeshuggaMel

Parking For Pregnant Women Only

Sign in drug store parking lot 1/12/10. How is this enforced?...

by denny

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Find the Murderer! Oh, and buy our records, see our band and visit our flea market.

This jaw-dropping ad actually appeared in the Hollywood Reporter on April 22, 1997. As you can see, it starts off by offering a $50,000 rewa...

March 2, 2010 by Douglas Wood

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Vintage Family photo – Florida 1974

This is me with Mom, my little sister and Pop Pop Sal. We were staying at the Town and Country Hotel in 1974. This picture amazes me for 2 r...

by denny

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SCHAEFER BEER SIGN/LIGHT

HEY ALLEE…I FINALLY FOUND THE BEER SIGN AS I AM SETTING UP THE OP ART BAR IN MY NEW HOUSE…I HAVEN’T SEEN THIS IN OVER 10 Y...

March 1, 2010 by Howie Pyro

Piskie Garden sign

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February 26, 2010 by wendy

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Captain Frank’s Fish & Lobster Seafood Market in New Bedford, MA.

The picture of the fisherman makes him look slightly gothic....

February 16, 2010 by denny

If The Shoe Fits – clothing and shoe boutique (Valentine’s Day Contest Submission)

This is my friend Ce Ce’s shop. Located here on Cape Cod in the town of Orleans. You will see her street sign and a very minimal Valen...

February 14, 2010 by denny

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The Moppet Shop – (Valentine’s Day Contest Submission)

The Moppet shop is a childen’s clothing and toy store here on Cape Cod in the town of Orleans....

by denny

Crapo Street Sign – New Bedford. MA.

A local told me that you pronounce it “KRAPPO”, but he may have been pulling my leg. He seemed pretty serious. What kills me her...

February 9, 2010 by denny

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laundry room sign

This is definitely a repro. I got it on ebay and hung it in my laundry room hoping my sloppy childrena and husband would get the message!...

February 8, 2010 by leebamarks

The Big O

Just like Apple’s iPad, I doubt there was any woman in the room when they came up with this name and slogan. Big O Auto Parts. “...

February 2, 2010 by ricardo

Taco Bell restroom sign

Located at Lankershim and Oxnard in North Hollywood, CA. I love that the person who made this sign was so into it that they used two-tone wa...

by ricardo

Capt’n Elmer’s SEAFOOD Restaurant (in Orleans, MA on Cape Cod)

Main entrance. Lobster traps purely for roof display with 5 plastic lobsters attached. Sign close to the road with a rusty anchor. Sign on t...

by denny

60’s kosher sign

I found this kosher sign in a thrift shop on Fairfax about 20 years ago. It was exactly like the one my mom had in our kitchen in the 60R...

February 1, 2010 by leebamarks

oxymoron, I dare say

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by holly

“Lube On Location” van – New Bedford Massachusetts

I saw this van in traffic on 1/12/10. This is a service that will come to you and give your car a lube job....

January 25, 2010 by denny

Is there anything that cannot be fried?

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January 24, 2010 by holly

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Billy Boy Candies (year round candy)

This candy store is located in New Bedford Massachusetts and snapped this on 1/12/10....

by denny