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51 Signs That Put Quotation Marks In Places That Made Everything Sound Hilariously Suspicious (New Pics)
Most often, quotation marks are used to show someone’s exact words. Sometimes, they also signal sarcasm or irony. In most cases, there is nothing especially unusual about this little punctuation mark.
But place quotation marks where they do not belong, and they can completely change the meaning of a sentence, often in a way that sounds weird, funny, or even slightly suspicious. Telling someone to enjoy their safe holidays is perfectly fine. Wishing them “safe” holidays, on the other hand, raises a few questions.
Below, we’ve rounded up some hilarious examples of signs that used quotation marks in ways they absolutely should not have. Scroll down to check them out.
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#1
“Officer”
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#2
"Security Guard"
#3
This Sign Has Been In My Family Since I Was A Kid And Was Passed On To Me By My Dad When My Wife And I Married
#4
Should I Doubt The Safety Of My Holidays?
#6
Starbucks Is Offering Everything These Days
#8
Don’t Mind Me, I’m Just Doing “Laundry”
#11
Right… “Food”
#12
If Not Dog, Then What?
#13
I Guess I Am Supposed To Steal Them?
#15
As Opposed To The Meat Filled “Avocados”?
#17
A "Loving Tribute"
David Paterson 4 hours ago (edited)
"Mr Nice" is the autobiography of Howard Marks, a former dr*g smuggler.
#18
So... There's "Nothing" In This Cabinet?
#22
Ah, Yes. “Ice” For My “Iced” Drink. Definitely Not Anything Else…
#24
Don't Be Surprised If The Band Is Not Alive
#29
Very Welcoming
Laughing Orc 8 hours ago
This one is intentional. It's referencing an actor in Tommy wiseau's The Room.
#30
Found In A Store In My City, Upstairs Seems A Little Suspicious
#31
Don’t Use Your “Feet” Please
#32
The Authorities Have Got Wise To Our "Dance Parties"
#33
I’m Not A Fan Of Rabbit “Teeth”
Laughing Orc 8 hours ago
Those are terrible cages to keep rabbits in, irrespective of the "teeth" situation 😢
#34
Found This At The Secondary School I Had To Drop Out Of Due To Bullying
#35
"Wet"
#36
Hmmm
Not-a-Clue (she/her) 6 hours ago
That's also a much longer break than they intended, I suspect.
#38
More Like An Hour Of Torture, I Guess
#39
What Does It Cost
#40
...If That "Is" Your Real Color
Rick Murray 27 minutes ago
It's not red, it's more like scarlet (at least in the photo). So maybe "red" in quotes is for people like me? 😉
#42
I’m Not Sure If This Is A Legit Vitamin
#43
“Birds”
#44
So, Should I?
#48
I'd Rather Not Touch The 'Rock', Thanks
#50
Can I Take The Pen Or Not?
random_frog_6846 38 minutes ago (edited)
I think in this scenario, for some reason, the quotes were being (incorrectly) used for emphasis. I suspect that’s the case for most of these.
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Sara Frazer 2 hours ago
I feel like Italics, asterisks (*) or underlining would fix any of these
David Paterson 4 hours ago
When it comes to academic references, quotes are used in place of italics for emphasis. But these are hilarious.
lyssajeanne 3 hours ago
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Sara Frazer 2 hours ago
I feel like Italics, asterisks (*) or underlining would fix any of these
David Paterson 4 hours ago
When it comes to academic references, quotes are used in place of italics for emphasis. But these are hilarious.
lyssajeanne 3 hours ago
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