NOW WHERE DID I PUT THAT...?

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Exalted Ruler

If I was the exalted ruler, I would be severely disappointed with this reserved parking space sign. It should be 10 feet tall, carved of of rare exotic wood, inlaid with precious jewels and the words spelled in cursive in gold leaf. There should be two tall and handsome royal guards dressed in purple and gold standing in obedient attendance on either side of it, with staffs to cross if any unworthy should approach it.
No parking here, buddy. Can't you read?
     What kind of sign is this? It's just some ordinary reserved parking space sign, not even planted square to the curb, not even a circle of rocks around the post to play up its distinction. Its utter lack of specialness--apart from the words, which might just as well say "BIG SILLY"--actually invites ironically spurious parking.
     I suppose that among the Moose, it serves its purpose and earns its respect. But non-Moose go to their lodges, too, whether for metal concerts or memorials. You would think that like the mom and dad expecting formal company, who suddenly see uncouth seediness in every corner of their home, some Moose would peel himself away from the bar, take a stroll around the property, then come back and announce, "I'm thinking that sign looks pretty un-exalted, you guys."
     Just take a page from Disneyland's playbook for some great ideas on how to stick a notice in the ground. They manage to make every sign look like it was carved by royal elves.

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