There are other ways to grab attention, even if you don't have the cash to spend on a giant sign that says T-R-U-M-P above the Chicago River.
This listicle by Nathan W. Pyle is for anyone who appreciates a good sign. Some of the signs are obviously ironic, some of them are of the unintentional humor variety, and others are about beer—all from a corner of New York City called Brooklyn. A sample:
- A sign that proclaims "probably" the lowest prices in the city.
- A store open for 25 hours.
- Kennedy Fried Chicken.
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