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Writing is a bit like alchemy. You take a bunch of separate elements—like grammar, style, flow, passion, creativity, story, characters, twists, and turns—and you mix them together to get the result that you want. Sometimes, your experiments pay off and you communicate your innermost ideas to your readers. Other times, you mess up and accidentally write hilarious things without meaning to.

And, boy, do people make funny blunders often! It usually has something to do with a lack of understanding of how things like the elements of punctuation work. For example, some individuals find it hard to grasp how quotation marks should be used. And when they mess up, we’re left with suspiciously-sounding sentences and unintended double entendres.

We collected some of the best such examples from the ‘“Suspiciously” Used Quotation Marks’ subreddit, so scroll down, enjoy, check out our interview with one of the community's managers, and upvote your fave sentences. Be sure to let us know which ones made you laugh the hardest!

#1

Very "Useful" Tutorial

Very "Useful" Tutorial

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Rowlie
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Spice up" any Facebook comment with random quotation marks

Monika Soffronow
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Spice up any Facebook "comment" with random quotation marks

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Honey
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish I could up-vote this more than once.

Nicola Roberts
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this. It should be used when teaching English as a foreign language!

Nia Loves Art
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We all know that the “baby” is a dog.

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    #2

    Oh No, Timmy

    Oh No, Timmy

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    Mooncut
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That kid has seen some scarring things

    LuckyL
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and probably will see more judging by the look of "officer" Sandusky

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    Marky Mark
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think thats Officer Jerry Sandusky, the former coach of the Penn State Football team...

    Jennifer Cassada
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah..that's the joke. It says Penn State Press on the left.

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    Full Name
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you zoom in on his badge is says NAMBLA

    Logan Scaggs
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    @FullName I'm at school and I just looked up NAMBLA and I'm pretty sure I just got flagged by the school's administration and the government/ FBI

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    Soupcat
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That "Officer" diving a lime green coupe, makes me think Timmy might not make it to the end of this book. Also did anyone else notice "Penn state press" on the upper left...

    Master Markus
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get the impression that this might be edited...

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    Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are they on a road trip and why is he looking at poor Timmy like that??

    Alice Laughs
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey! Hey Sandusky! Eyes on the road!

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    #3

    Starbucks Is Offering Everything These Days

    Starbucks Is Offering Everything These Days

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    Full Name
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gotta supplement that barista income somehow.

    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was excited about this, but all they gave me was another coffee. Very disappointing.

    Mama Panda
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow I might just have to visit Starbucks more often now "wink wink"

    Ed Souza
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll have a grande mocha with a happy ending please.

    Elsker
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where does it say that second serving is complimentary?....

    .gas.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    (*barista raises fist) I got yer second service right here, pal!

    Jessie Cooper
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So that's why Starbucks is so expensive!

    Bob Beltcher
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is there a VIP room now? This is moving very close to the movie Idirocracy

    Ron Belmonte
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Starbucks 2505! "Yeah, well, I really don't think we have time for a hand job"

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    Bored Panda spoke with Searchlights, one of the moderators for the '"Suspiciously" Used Quotation Marks' community on Reddit. We wanted to find out more about the subreddit, as well as why people misuse quotation marks.

    "Misused quotation marks are something I've often noticed in daily life, and after seeing some caught-in-the-wild examples posted to subreddits like r/funny I got to thinking that it's an example of absurdity that is prevalent enough to have its own subreddit," Searchlights said about the founding of the community. "The challenges I've had in growing the subreddit has largely been a matter of time. The sub gains 10 to 15 subscribers per day organically, but on days when a post makes the front page I'll see an influx of hundreds or thousands of new subscribers. That usually happens a half a dozen times a year."

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    "The persistent problem with the subreddit is quality control. There are a lot of submissions that are redundant or that people just don't find to be funny."

    #4

    I Feel So Sorry For That Actor

    I Feel So Sorry For That Actor

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    Rowlie
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is not only a spoiler alert

    Marcellus the Third
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's Checkov's Gun. You cannot hang this not and then NOT shoot.

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    chi-wei shen
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now hiring actors. Life insurance for "accidents" recommended.

    Master Markus
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a reason they needed several understudies.

    A. Sherlocat
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really hope they meant: blank "gunshot"!

    AnnieLaurie Burke
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually part of the plot of the opera "Tosca"....

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    #5

    A "Loving Tribute"

    A "Loving Tribute"

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    Lingon
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They could have a twisted sense of humour, asking for the quotation marks just to make people wonder.

    MadDawg
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    RIP Jen and Ted, who will always be "lovingly" remembered.

    Soupcat
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For some reason i pictured Jen and Ted asking a "friend" to do something nice for them if they died first. Strong move with the wooden rail memorial.

    ELIZABETH A HIGBIE
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, yeah, YEAH!!! Everyone is “Nice” once they’re “Gone”! 🤣

    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, we don’t know Ted and Jen. This could be intentional.

    Connie Martin
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so sad. Just disrespects them, which I'm sure wasn't the intent.

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    #6

    This Is What I Think Of Your So-Called Allergy

    This Is What I Think Of Your So-Called Allergy

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    Poppy Petal
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love it how they make a distiction between "chicken or meat".

    Lingon
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jollof rice is a dish that are made with chicken, meet (what kind depends on how poor you are, so it can be beef or sheep as an example) or fish. It would be equivalent to a western restaurant offering pasta with different condiments, like tomatoe sauce or cheese sauce. I used to live in West Africa, jollof rice is soo good.

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    .gas.
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We won't change anything. We just want to know about them.

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah… i have gluten ''allergies''... so many people pretend to have it

    Chris Jones
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. Sigh. So few people truly understand how the human body and gluten really works. 🙄

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    Panda Kicki
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They probably actually get customers with "allergies".. "No, I am allegic to xx but I will just have it for dessert" After staff prepper all food at a separate table.

    Jo Browne
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have an allergy to the colour of the sign

    Katinka Min
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least, this one is not misused

    Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're not "dying" because you ate our food, you were "dying" anyway

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    Bored Panda was interested to figure out why so many people find it hard to grasp how quotation marks should be used. Here's what Searchlights had to say: "I tend to think it's related to the challenge of finding nuance and tone in text. People want to emphasize a word, and for whatever reason they think putting it in quotations gets them there."

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    "Generally, the use of quotation marks (when they're not an actual quotation) carries a connotation of sarcasm, or of a tongue-in-cheek admission that the thing in quotes isn't actually what it's said to be. That's what has the effect of making the statement suspicious," they explained. "My favorite examples usually come from the food service industry. There's something alarming about chicken being written dubiously as "chicken" (what is it, really?)"

    #7

    My Husband Was Given This Notepad At His New Job. Most Discouraging Use Of Quotation Marks

    My Husband Was Given This Notepad At His New Job. Most Discouraging Use Of Quotation Marks

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    Rowlie
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We will "pay" You, You will get "promoted"

    Aaron W
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I look forward to "working" for you.

    Douglas Campbell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You matter, unless you multiply yourself by the speed of life twice, then you energy.

    Mindy Keys
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And to make matters worse, it is set in Comic Sans (p'tooey).

    Nicole Deibert
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing says “we care” like Comic Sans.

    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think what they meant to say is: YOU are "matter" to us!

    Luna Lovegood
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The most discouraging thing is that it's written in comic sans.

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    #8

    Suspicious Church

    Suspicious Church

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    varwenea
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, this one is correctly used. Threatening to baptize offenders is clearly an empty threat, so this is the correct usage of the quotation marks.

    Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like there shouldn't be quotes at all because if the offender agreed to it he would definitely be baptized.

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    .gas.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you were baptized, would that make you eligible to be a church member, thus allowing you to keep your vehicle there?

    Debbie Kay
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Regardless you would still have to attend the service while your parked there. The sign does say CHURCH PARKING ONLY

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Church parking. Only violators will be "baptized". or Church parking only. Violators will be "baptized". Punctuation marks matter.

    Dynein
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Might well be intentional, this is clearly intended to deter people. Not that I disapprove of the inclusion in this list, though - it's nicely ominous.

    Johnny
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's probably a correct use of quotes - they waterboard you if you violate parking regulations.

    Francis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they baptize you with the police's water cannon :D

    Joshua Seaman
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one whose goes to thinking "baptized" means they're gonna pee on your car? 😝

    Jo Browne
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...and repeat offenders will become missionaries to far lands

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    #9

    That Is Unsettling

    That Is Unsettling

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    chi-wei shen
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Companies doing their work "honestly" are way too common.

    louis porter
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Video inspection"...while you're showering?

    Douglas Campbell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We do it all. Honestly (we do) or We do it all (and do it ) honestly.

    Soupcat
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you have to say it then i don't believe you.

    Alex Walford
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope, they most definitely stole something.

    Lukyan Terdal
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll fix it. We do it all, honestly! better.

    Bill Taylor
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is like the time Fox News called themselves "fair and balanced".

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    According to the Macmillan Dictionary Blog, there are some very good reasons why people misuse quotes. Usually, quotation marks (aka inverted commas) are used for quotations (wow, what a shocker!), to denote the title of a book or movie or some unfamiliar words.

    What’s more, we use quotation marks to show that we’re using a word with irony or to demonstrate our skepticism. After all, if you call someone a writer in your article, it’s a compliment; on the other hand, calling them a “writer” would be an insult! The Oxford Manual of Style calls these ‘scare quotes’ and explains that writers use them to distance themselves from the words in question.

    #10

    You Might Want To Clarify Your Acronym A Bit

    You Might Want To Clarify Your Acronym A Bit

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    Aaron W
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's no way to treat your customers....

    LOttawa
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well... maybe some customers deserve to be treated this way :)

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    The Girl on Fire
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fact that the store's name is 'JFK' is bad enough on its own

    varwenea
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    FOR, just spell FOR. 🤦‍♀️

    Rowlie
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only for kids with bad grades maybe?

    Anna Wentz
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought of something a bit darker

    Robert Bailey
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does "Officer" Sandusky work here?

    Dolevaal
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hello, I'd like to speak to FBI please.

    louis porter
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sex offender can't get a job, becomes an entrepreneur

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    #11

    So Many Questions

    So Many Questions

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    WilvanderHeijden
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Finally a slogan that every politician can use and it isn't even a collection of lies.

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this ''sentence'' is ''really'' confusing ''by'' the ''use'' of ''the'' quotes

    Ed Souza
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    quotation and caps overload.

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    #12

    I Don't Think I've Ever Been More Intimidated By A Piece Of Mail

    I Don't Think I've Ever Been More Intimidated By A Piece Of Mail

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    Cordelia
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So what was in the envelope??? 👀👀👀👀

    Eredyn IreMist
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure if I'm more scared about the Donald Trump part or the "gift" part...

    A. Sherlocat
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But in that case, it would be an actual gift, not a pretend "gift"... Right?

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    Jay Wilson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't worry, it's just a "small package" inside.

    Jenn Unicorn Popping
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey is this like the sweepstakes with Ed McMahon? Trump will show up at your door with a "huge" cheque...?

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    Now, here’s the (geeky) fun part: whereas some people stress a certain word by bolding it, underlining it or writing it in italics, certain individuals do this by putting quotation marks around them. And that’s wrong. Because most other people know that using inverted commas this way opens up the door to hidden meanings, sarcasm, and moral judgments.

    But quotation marks aren’t the only abused part of punctuation. Commas have it hard, too, you guys. In fact, they get so upset when they get ignored that they completely change the meanings of some sentences out of revenge.

    Look at the sentence “Let’s go get a little Italian, baby,” courtesy of Your Dictionary. It’s clear that the speaker’s suggesting to their partner that they should go out for Italian food. But! Remove the comma and the sentence changes! Now, the speaker’s suggesting to their partner that they go find a small child from Italy. Whoops!

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    #13

    Don't Know How I Feel About This "Plastic Surgeon"

    Don't Know How I Feel About This "Plastic Surgeon"

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    Full Name
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As opposed to imaginary?

    Jenn Unicorn Popping
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When they pull out the industrial sized caulking gun is when I would question how "real" they are...!

    Monika Soffronow
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks, but I'll keep my butt as it is.

    Roger Haywood
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Translation: Done by a guy that watched half an episode of Nip/Tuck.

    Laura Crawley
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He must “be in touch with his “true” self” How existential

    Jo B. Ventura Gurule
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OH MY GOD!! This is in Kihei, HI where I live!!!

    Barry Tilles
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did anyone else read this as 𝑆𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝐿𝑖𝑝𝑜?

    Lukyan Terdal
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    perhaps the surgeon's made of plastic.

    Jo Choto
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Confidence zero on this one.

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    #14

    I Don't Know If I Want To Visit This So-Called "Church" Of Yours

    I Don't Know If I Want To Visit This So-Called "Church" Of Yours

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    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a real "safe" ride.

    Cordelia
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmmmm... Is it tho?? 🤔🤔

    Diane Brock
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This made me LOL, literally! "Literally?" ...

    MadDawg
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll bet there's also no candy in there

    Musashi
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Great job disguising the van for the drug run Marcus. You blotted out the license plate, ditched the seats, and painted "Church Van" in the back like I texted you. Gimme 5!

    Sue Sanders
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not really, but maybe, or on even-numbered days, or - or - or - or - - - -

    Agfox
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Missing the "Free Hugs"

    A. Sherlocat
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Free Candy"! Don't worry, it's from "Officer" Sandusky...

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    Meami
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This just needs a Pedo Bear and it would be good to go...

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    #15

    Suspicious Quotes

    Suspicious Quotes

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    Dynein
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like not wearing one and dying might be the preferable option...

    Bláthnaid O’Loughlin
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh that’s horrifying with the quotation marks 😂

    Imma Letchoofinish
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The quotes are just about as annoying as the space between WE and AR in WEAR. WE AR YOURS

    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's undead now, and will devour your soul if you're not wearing a helmet.

    Ice cube
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that a grave behind that sign?

    Elijah Snow
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The real meaning of this is just depressing. That the owner of this helmet still lives, but not really, most probably out of a nasty guilt.

    What's In Your Head?
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They probably mean he "lives" on through his helmet, because it's put up for a "good cause" now. XD

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    So remember, Pandas, write Fresh Fish instead of “Fresh” Fish and I Love That Dress, Sweetheart instead of I “Love” That Dress, Sweetheart. Unless you want to lose customers or get into an argument with your spouse, that is. And remember to put commas where they’re supposed to go.

    #16

    Sir This Is The "Police"

    Sir This Is The "Police"

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    Aaron W
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The quotation marks should only be around one of those words. Doesn't matter which one.

    A human i guess
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Professional” Law Enforcement Professional “Law” Enforcement Professional Law “Enforement”

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    Jon S.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like the dude in the picture is trying to give us a hidden message. There is some esoteric link between his palm and the one offering psychic readings.

    Laly Lynch
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that cop getting a psychic reading while "on duty"?

    WilvanderHeijden
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Professional Law Enforcement is arresting an armed robber without any shots fired. "Professional Law Enforcement" is shooting an unarmed woman who reported a crime.

    Roxy Eastland
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once it's a whole phrase it begins to look like a quote, though, which is an acceptable use of quotation marks. Like they were reviewed by Huffington Post or something.

    Claire Talltree
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like to see the "unprofessional law enforcement" instead...

    N S
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, US cops' shoot-first-ask-questions-later mentality is truly "deserving" of quotation marks.

    Amber Turk
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All police cars in California should have this written on them. Also, our speed limit signs should be SPEED LIMIT "65"....our stop sign should say "STOP".

    Wei Lee
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This sounds like a "Sting"

    Bettye McKee
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People don't know how to use quote marks, apostrophes, or semicolons, but it would be to their advantage to refresh their memory. The information is available to all, just Google it, but the problem is that they just don't care.

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    #17

    Should I Doubt The Safety Of My Holidays?

    Should I Doubt The Safety Of My Holidays?

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    Aaron W
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beware of the person who wrote that sign....

    Soupcat
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it just me or do they look like they are reaching out for help a little bit..

    Well, I Tried
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You shouldn't "doubt" the sign. You're "overreacting" I'm sure it's perfectly "safe"

    A Water Bottle
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They will take your children for “safekeeping”

    Rowlie
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your family of four may become family of three- they warned You

    Kona
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the n's looked too much like m's to me so I misread it as "emjoy your 'safe' holidays om Rodos!"

    Dolevaal
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, if thats not trustworthy...

    Amaranthim Talon
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cue "Jaws" music... (see what I did there?)

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    #18

    "Sober"

    "Sober"

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    Ruby
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm staying 'sober' all weekend.

    alwaysMispelled
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He/She gets the DUI so you don't have to!

    Elsker
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it seems to me a lot of these use the quatations to emphasize words... weird folks

    WilvanderHeijden
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Sober" as in I manage to stay just below the legal limit for drunk driving.

    Dolevaal
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is dumb s**t. Everyone whos driving a car should stay sober while doing so. You have a heavy, fast and blood dangerous thing under your feet that can f*****g kill a dozen of people.

    EtherealSponge
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a pretty bad message anyways

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    #19

    "Befriended"

    "Befriended"

    kunonaa Report

    Roger Haywood
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I gave her a damned good "befriending" ;)

    Alexander Brior
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Little white... “friendliness pellets”.

    Aria
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I NEEDED AN UNDERTALE/DELTA RUNE REFERENCE, THANK YOU!

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    #20

    I'd Rather Not Touch The 'Rock', Thanks

    I'd Rather Not Touch The 'Rock', Thanks

    HauntedFurniture Report

    alwaysMispelled
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do so many people not understand how to use quotation marks??!!!

    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I imagine "rock" is in quotes due to this being a fallen stalagmite or stalactite, as opposed to the local bedrock, and they are encouraging visitors to touch this piece as opposed to the walls of the cave itself.

    A. Sherlocat
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww, darn it, you're ruining the weird hilarity with your logical realism!

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    CrunChewy McSandybutt
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For $80 Gwynneth Paltrow will show you what it smells like.

    Adrian Ceroni
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you get coaxed into visiting the Sarlaac pit.

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    #21

    I Also "Love" My Job

    I Also "Love" My Job

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    Luna Lovegood
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh no this wasn't inaccurate use of quotation marks.

    Jellybear
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I also "love" picking up my dog's poop! Don't you guys?

    Rachel Ann
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tbh I don’t think the quotation marks were misplaced in this one

    Laura Crawley
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I could write random s**t on a chalkboard and get paid I’d “love” my job too Looser

    Sue Sanders
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But - in truth - you don't really. Yeah?

    Pamela
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But I really hate it!!!

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    #22

    Rightfully Suspicious Quotes

    Rightfully Suspicious Quotes

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    Aaron W
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In this case the marks are actually used correctly.

    Chris DiFonso
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, similar to Donald Trump "won" the 2016 election

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    St. John
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not suspicious quote - that's just how it is and always has been in Russia.

    N S
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They forgot to put "News" in quotation marks.. as in Sky "News"

    Thunder
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah ‘breaking’ news...

    Eric Forster
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    President Putin is your "friend."

    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, but only because he made sure his was the only name on the ballot, after all of his challengers met the business end of a Russian umbrella.

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    #23

    Stop Mom! Free "Face Painting"

    Stop Mom! Free "Face Painting"

    CompuChip Report

    Yugan Talovich
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mom, will you PLEASE stop painting my face already!?

    Kali Fugatte
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like this is "Wrong Turn" territory...

    Lipp
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no, really... Mom, Stop.

    Douglas Campbell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell mom to stop free face painting. She sucks at it.

    Henry Cheves
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mom? Mom, what are you doing? Mom? MOM? NO, MOM, STOP! AIEEEEEEEE!!!!!

    Rascal Photo
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even better with Tell mom to stop as a directive :)

    Jace
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please, mom, for the love of god, stop!!!!

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    #24

    I Always Buy My "Candy" At My Local Bowling Alley

    I Always Buy My "Candy" At My Local Bowling Alley

    mobuco Report

    Full Name
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That sign needs to be on an unmarked van.

    Parmeisan
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or a van marked "Church Van" (with quotation marks)

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    Marky Mark
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope "Candy" isn't bound and gagged in the back room

    John Mareing
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe by "candy" they mean drugs, cocaine, nose candy

    Erin Duff
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They mean nose candy

    .gas.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would have been funnier if it were Coca-Cola's "candy."

    Lisa Kwasnjuk
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now they have adult entertainment after hours.

    Fred Baumann
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How much to ransom "Candy?" And what if we want an "Old Calzone?"

    Sue Sanders
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Step inside, little ones, to learn what it REALLY is.

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    #25

    Uh, What Kinda Teacher Again?

    Uh, What Kinda Teacher Again?

    oldskewlphilosphy Report

    Firework
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They probably think its like google where if they put quotation marks on it it'll appear in all the results

    (((Sherlocat))) she/her
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "So you think maybe you'll be a prostitute. Just to pay for your lessons, you're learning the flute. Ladies wouldn't pay you very much for this. Looks like you'll never be a concert flautist." ~ 'Inner City Pressure' by Flight of the Conchords

    Grace Note
    Community Member
    Premium
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He wants his organ blown.

    Roxy Eastland
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Definitely used to be a euphemism used in classified ads, back in the day, as were 'French lessons' and 'Greek lessons'.

    Helena Houzarová
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is he wanted for? Murder? Arson? Thievery?

    (((Sherlocat))) she/her
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's "Officer" Sandusky, and what he's "wanted" for is something else completely.

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    #26

    "Nothing" In Car

    "Nothing" In Car

    bobbysteel Report

    Edgar Rops
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you better don't touch "nothing", or "nothing" may happen to you.

    Joshua Seaman
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The quotation marks alone make me want to break into that car to see what they're hiding. 😂

    Lucy O'Farrell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmmm... need to check out that trunk 😂

    Judith Wilson
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wrote a large note similar to this and placed it under the windshield wiper. They took the note.

    *Clears throat*
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me trying to hide stuff from my mom:

    Grace Note
    Community Member
    Premium
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... definitely not any dead bodies, officer.

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    #27

    Of Course. I Mean, What Else Would You Even Put In There

    Of Course. I Mean, What Else Would You Even Put In There

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    I’m Foxxy and I know it 😉
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a shop that has bongs but sells them as “essential oil pourers” and another place advertises them as “vases”.

    TrashPandaru
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol I live in the UK, drug paraphernalia is legal to sell so our bongs are just called bongs 😂

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    John Louis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The use of quotations in this case might be appropriate. We all know that no one smokes tobacco out of bongs.

    Jon S.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perhaps a suspicious use of quotation marks, but not wrong in this instance!

    A. Sherlocat
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But this isn't a blooper! They're using the quotation marks correctly in this case, because everyone knows these bongs aren't actually used for tobacco...

    Layla Corman
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Kitchen wares I guess?" "Cool! That's where I kept it too!" Only 90s kids will get this.

    Ms Phit
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While marijuana is still illegal in many places in the US, the head shops are forbidden to mention it in relation to any of their products. In this case, they use terms like "herbal" "medicine" "tobacco" in place of the forbidden Pot/MJ. Thankfully this silly restriction is less common than it was even 5 years ago. Around the University area in my town some stores were required to refuse to sell to anyone who says mj/weed/pot/grass etc when discussing products with their staff. But the times, they are a- changing....

    Maria Rib
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is used correctly! That is, if you assume they aren't actually going to be used for tobacco.

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    #28

    Uhm?

    Uhm?

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    Monika Soffronow
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, that is reassuring. At least the doctor can see.

    Karasu
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    (Psst. It's "ophthalmology".)

    Lisa Kwasnjuk
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not if I see my way OUT of your Opthalmology dept. first.

    Quinn Adaire
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why the ellipsis though? It makes it that much worse, lol.

    Terry Rex
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I definitely would not go there for my eye "exam"

    Dana Jane Minter
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    5 years ago

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    'ophthalmology' is also misspelt so I wouldn't trust them!

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    #29

    Yours? Hmm

    Yours? Hmm

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    Kjorn
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    at least it wasn,t on 'beautiful'

    Chris DiFonso
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She wanted to be clear it wasn't another woman's beautiful baby, I guess

    A. Sherlocat
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No... that's the part she's clearly _not_ sure about!!

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    #30

    Hate It When You "Accidental" Salmon

    Hate It When You "Accidental" Salmon

    AGeary Report

    Rowlie
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What was the original dish supposed to be?

    NCC~1701
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chicken. Don’t ask how, we’re not quite “sure” ourselves.

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    Lucy O'Farrell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He killed his pet Salmon but decided to make the most of it

    Eric Forster
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's some nice salmon, I'd hate to see it meet with an "accident."

    Ellen Turner
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he accidentally summoned a salmon??? Impresssive

    Patricia Rix
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess he made one too many substitutions in his chocolate cake recipe.

    okpkpkp
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    but Frank sure is happy about it.

    TrashPandaru
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This does actually work in context. I have no idea how you're supposed to make a dish seem accidental, but apparently you can.

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    #31

    Mom, Are You Proud Or Not?

    Mom, Are You Proud Or Not?

    A_QueerGhost32 Report

    Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like this is meant to be taken two ways so that's why it is in quotes. She's proud of her kid and this may be a pride parade so she is using word play..kinda? So good for her if that is the case. My aunt has a trans kid(well he's like 25 now) and she goes to pride parades in a rainbow shirt that says "free mom hugs" and gets hugged all day.

    Kali Fugatte
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the quotes are for the double entendre. That's pretty awesome, tbh.

    Mikaela Stewart
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHat the hell is that c**p on his pants xD

    Linda Lu
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a Pride parade? This one works OK.

    Christopher Harris
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s a PRIDE march, so this is okay in my book!

    Christopher Harris
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s Ricky Gervais when he went through a phase..

    Gerald Ford
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    5 years ago

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    Who would be proud of being the parent of a degenerate?

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    #33

    "If" You Catch My Drift

    "If" You Catch My Drift

    Bbop1999 Report

    Lucy O'Farrell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lmao. So this one is deliberate. Surely??

    Thunder
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So... I can do in the kitchen? (No kids don’t take cocaine ever!)

    sharron lynn parsons
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it's your home, you are being too polite, some people will just laugh as they are scum !!!

    Roger Haywood
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But herorine is perfectly acceptable.

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    #34

    It's Written On Police Cars

    It's Written On Police Cars

    nickbesick Report

    Andrea Careless
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is okay. It's a mission statement quotation.

    trueuchihaweeb
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And it's Comic Sans! I really can't take it

    The Girl on Fire
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one isn't terrible, it's not unusual to put quotes around slogans.

    Tristan Antoine
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, this could be an actual review or quote.

    Tristan Antoine
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, that could be an actual quote or review.

    Mark Friedman
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is OK since it is a quotation.

    Sue Blakeley
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Correct use surely, I would say that is a quote.

    charlotte berger
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that's their slogan, the quotation marks are being used properly.

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    #35

    "Specialized In Various Specialties"

    "Specialized In Various Specialties"

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    Firework
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is less about the quotation marks and more about what the sign says. Board-certified, specialised in various specialities.

    Lipp
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The bored certified specialist in whatever.

    Ruby
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'What's your specialties, doctor'? 'You tell me'.

    Full Name
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Internal? I like this guy. I'm so sick of all that external medicine I've been getting.

    A. Sherlocat
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The term 'internal medicine' has always mystified me...

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    Kryogen
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like some ads we can have in our mailbox on flyers (in France) : Mr XXXXX superior certified shaman, worldwide famous doctor in his town, can heal you from pain, unluck, bad spirits, bad sexuality [...] and repair and cclean your computer ! To sum up, those flyers are always a good way to have a good laugh :3

    Jo Choto
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like his professional professionalism.

    Roxy Eastland
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Specialised in various specialities? How much did that daft man pay for an advert that gives absolutely no reason to contact him or access his services?

    Connie Martin
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to ride the bus to work and it passed a company called General Specialties. Always wondered.....

    Marky Mark
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A graduate of the "Dr. Nick Riviera School of Medicine"?

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    #36

    Mechanic Wanted

    Mechanic Wanted

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    Quintessence
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, we need a "qualified" mechanic - who are you? sure, come be our mechanic

    Amber Turk
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like I got myself a job!

    Jellybear
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess I'm a "qualified" mechanic.

    Endishere
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "attractive package" offered

    A. Sherlocat
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only who is equally bothered by the random use of red letters on two of the words, for no apparent reason?

    Pamela
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But unqualified can also apply!!!

    Roger Haywood
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you can use a spanner, you'll do.

    happyapple89
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, just say that you're qualified. You don't actually have to be.

    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can see why they would use it this way. In the USA, a theoretically qualified mechanic might have ASE certifications, but a realistically qualified mechanic may lack that certification, but have years of actual experience.

    Chris Jones
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pedantic of me I know but experienced is not qualified, just doesn't mean they are less knowledgeable.

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    #37

    When Looking Up What McNuggets Are Made Of

    When Looking Up What McNuggets Are Made Of

    _pineapple_sauce_ Report

    Firework
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    those pictures make me want to vomit

    Nicominde
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah... I think they mean pidgeon.

    Aaron W
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once drove past an old people's home with my little nephew and told him that's where McNuggets come from. I didn't tell him any more than that, he can figure the rest out.

    Niffler_13
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    34 ingredients and only one of them is "chicken"

    Roger Haywood
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. Actual chicken.......................and pork offal, snot, s**t, tar, grit,plastic and dirt. All "fit for human consumption".

    Brandy Grote
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahh, the dreaded pink slurry. If it is called "mechanically separated chicken", it's illegal. But pink slurry is fine.

    Chris Jones
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thought it was only illegal if beef? Genuine question btw.

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    Cordelia
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like old oatmeal mixed with tuna with a side of strawberry ice cream...

    Layla Corman
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And by actual "Actual Chicken" they mean feathered birds who are pumped with so many hormones and antibiotics that thier breasts become so large, so quick that the legs can no longer support the weight. They lay in thier own filth, unable to move.

    Luuta
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ”actual chicken.", Yeah, even the full stop is included in whatever it is that you get.

    Becca
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    McDonald's nuggets are literally grey inside. I can't fathom why anyone would ever eat them anyways.

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    #38

    Found This At A Secondhand

    Found This At A Secondhand

    hurtbytinybee Report

    Lou Lopez
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What... is even happening with this thing?! It looks like it came from Engrish.com or something. My favorite part is the ominously bold font for "LAUGHTER."

    TrashPandaru
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've got the whole thing being read by Terry Pratchett's Death.

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    Deku
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Laughter is so random on there...

    Rick Krivoniak
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obviously this is from the set of "FRIENDS"

    Bettye McKee
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this your firm price or would you take less?

    HorrorWeirdo
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would display this at the entrance of my house.

    Aria
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Welcome” friends, I will always “love” you. Start the “good times!” L A U G H T E R .

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    #39

    A What Now

    A What Now

    Mercsidian Report

    Connie Martin
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Green" means whatever you want it to mean...

    Eric Forster
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We use only the finest quality green spray paint.

    Roger Haywood
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meaning the colour of the pick-up.

    #40

    Just Seen In A Microsoft Presentation. Yeah, It Sure Is

    Just Seen In A Microsoft Presentation. Yeah, It Sure Is

    be4ou Report

    Dorothy Parker
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    According to a niece who has risen in the ranks, it's a great place to wok.

    Quintessence
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What even happened with the first quotation... it's literally two commas like ,,this"

    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm more interested in this "Flexible working model" Is she a redhead?

    Geoff CB
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why German quotation marks!!???

    A. Sherlocat
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am mystified by the strange placement of the first quotation mark, though. Reminds me of the Spanish exclamation and question marks. ¡exclamation! ¿question?

    Blobbert
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is one of the quotation marks upside down?

    TrashPandaru
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHAT THE F**K ARE THOSE COMMAS DOING THERE, THEY ARE TRESPASSING

    Bettye McKee
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is confirmation that they REALLY don't know how to use quotation marks.

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    Jellybear
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wtf the quotation mark is upside down.

    Tristan Antoine
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It became a fashion about 10 years ago for presentations to be made intentionally bad - poor spelling, inappropriate sound clips and unprofessional animations; incongruously unprofessional - avoiding the "death by powerpoint" syndrome and making elements more memorable and enjoyable for audiences as brands were released from their 'stuffed shirt' image.

    Anna Arnesson
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thats actually not a wrong quatiation since its a play on words for the prestigious award Great place to work.

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    #41

    A Not So Happy New Year

    A Not So Happy New Year

    ditisdesteven Report

    #42

    Should I Be Worried About The Freshness Of This Meat?

    Should I Be Worried About The Freshness Of This Meat?

    TheMday Report

    Full Name
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mild Italian Sausage doesn't need quotes to have another meaning.

    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it smoked? If not, it's going to be. lol

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    John Louis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Man told me, "We're from the government and we are here to help."

    #43

    This Ambulance Scares Me

    This Ambulance Scares Me

    the_mal_mount_queen Report

    Mollyyy
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just like "I care" about my parents

    Roger Haywood
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In other words, they will try not to laugh at your ailments.

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