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When a company puts up a sign to let the world know that they’re in business, they’re usually hoping to gain some customers. What they don’t know is that neon signs aren’t exactly a good investment.

Sure, they’re loud and bright and get lots of attention when it’s dark out. But, neon signs also have an unfortunate way of getting the wrong message across when one of the light bulbs go out.

Words never hurt anyone…except when they accidentally become a part of these 65 questionable neon sign fails!

1) Well okay, but only because you said so!

Do you remember Nancy Reagan’s “Just Say No” campaign in the 80’s? Looks like the pendulum has swung the other way and the war on drugs is finally over!

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2) Good old LSD

This sign certainly hints at the beginning of something wonderful…and very colorful! It speaks of a bygone era when LSD was still legal and Mervyn’s was still a thing.

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3) Yup, I’m on it!

First, the sign says “do drugs.” The next one hints that LSD is the way to go. And then there’s this sign stating the obvious. So, what’s next?

Get ready for it…

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4) You’re a moron.

Don’t do everything a broken neon sign tells you to do. But, saying something like this to an annoying customer’s face is every retail worker’s dream!

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5) “Time to take care of my neighborhood grocer once and for all”

Jeez, what do your poor grocer ever do to you? I don’t think Mr. Rogers would take very kindly to this un-neighborly attitude.

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6) Let’s Go to hell. I mean Shell!

This is where you end up if you take drugs and harm your neighborhood grocer. What else did you expect?

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7) “Lol, found out where Ur mom works”

“Your mama” jokes aside… If you’re getting the munchies, I think you can get a two-for-one deal here. It’s easy to get fat on their chips and candy!

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8) Honey, let’s go to this new hotel I saw on Yelp.

The word on the street is that this sign has been burned out for years with no MILF’s in sight. This plaza is a total dud for budding MILF hunters.

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9)Sucks to be Starbucks

Starbucks is such a huge brand name that it doesn’t really need to promote itself. But, when it does, it makes you want to hit up the mom and pop coffee shop around the corner.

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10) It fixed itself!

This sign may have lost a few bulbs, but somehow it managed to course correct and get the spelling right the second time around, too! I guess it knows exactly what it’s supposed to be.

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11) TGIF

Isn’t this everyone’s goal after work gets out on Friday? Well, maybe not the last part. That doesn’t leave much room for manic Monday’s.

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12)Really crappy marketing

I think this is one of the reasons why brick and mortar bookstores went out of business. Can’t blame Amazon for this one!

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13) If you need a stiff drink…

Is this the new chicken hatchery? I’m asking for a friend.

@Deestan:

“Not gay, just manly. There are 40 types of beer and 20 types of whisky in the bar; no white wine. There is no dance floor. You never get overlooked by the bartender because some big-breasted brat happens to stand nearby.”

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14) Life’s a party when you end up at this funeral home.

Who says life is over when you’re buried six feet under? The party is only getting started when people get to dance on your grave!

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15) You can’t spell “Amusement” without this….

Well, I suppose this is probably amusing to some people. Like 14-year-old boys and old sailors who can’t stop telling the same stupid dirty jokes over and over again.

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16) This PetCo sign!

When this PetCo sign started to burn out, it left a hilarious impression behind. It’s all lies and fish the moment you step foot into the store!

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17) Mmm, sounds delish

This loudmouth sign is just reminding you where you’re supposed to put the food. Hopefully it’s still a $12.99 all-you-can-eat buffet!

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18) Finally! A store for cat ladies.

The secret is finally out! This is where they churn out all the cute kitties for those funny cat memes.

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19) Homeless elves need this.

Especially right after Christmas, when elf storage becomes a real problem. All those used up Elves on the Shelf need someplace warm to bunker down until the next holiday season rolls around.

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20) Doh!

This is even funnier with Homer Simpson’s face staring right back at you from the window! RIP Blockbuster Video.

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21) Barefoot hoes

This is how it all starts! Next thing you know, they’ll be barefoot and pregnant. It’s the cycle of life.

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22) Sign outside Kim Kardashian’s new home

It’s supposed to say “First American Title.” But, the sign had a couple of funny things it wanted to say.

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23) The sign at this hoe-tel

I’d expect nothing less of a seedy side-street establishment like this. I bet even the bed bugs love to stick around.

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24) Halloween store?

Okay, but only if I can rent one that looks like a famous celebrity butt. None of those run-of-the-mill flat ones for me!

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25) A place for ex-friends, bosses, and in-laws

Round them up and send them here! Looks like they’d fit right in. The sign even says so.

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26) Rothchild’s Liquors

Wow, the liquor laws have become really lax. Either that, or “liquor” is just a code name for milk.

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27) Brodie Food Mart

This is what happens when “bro food” runs out of juice. People start to get really desperate!

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28) I think I’ll pass.

I was kind of looking forward to just getting my windows tinted without having Johnny’s man boobs all up in my face. Besides, I don’t have any dollar bills on me.

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29) “Ooh Yeah!”

This Goodyear sign fail turned into a cheeky win for pro wrestler Randy Savage. The former WWF Heavyweight Champion was known for his signature catch phrase “ooh yeah!” RIP Macho Man!

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30) “I’m not as hungry as I thought.”

Sometimes truth in advertising isn’t a good thing. They should have gone with something more palatable, like “mediocre.”

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31) Hey, that doesn’t spell Thwaites Brewery!

After the company announced job cuts, the letters H, I and E mysteriously disappeared. Looks like a just-let-go employee was quick to make it known what he really thought!

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32) The best Jew in the city!

Hot on the success of the World’s Greatest Dad and the Next Top Model comes Top Jew! They make the best looking jewelry in the city.

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33) Mad Max Part 5: Road Anger

Are you always running out of road rage when you really need it the most? No worries, Road Anger has got you covered!

Take a breather and

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34) Yo ho, it’s sexy dinner time!

And apparently, the only thing they’re serving is chicken. But I hear there’s a secret menu for little peckers.

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35) Sounds about right

Nothing is free. You still have to fork over money to buy Happy Meals while the kiddos amuse themselves.

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36) “Some lights on the sign at the local bowling alley burned out…”

Now I know why everyone loves bowling so much. “Let’s go for some bong, I mean bowling!”

@ThePen_isMightier:

“Another mildly interesting fact: I recently went to India, was walking through a village outside of Haridwar and asked someone what they call marijuana in Hindi (it grows wild all over there), he told me “bong”. Not sure if the spelling is the same.”

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37) I think they got it backwards.

It’s a one-way only street. Poo doesn’t ever enter. It only leaves.

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38) Nah, no thanks.

Unless you’re offering to let me dip a hot fudge sundae cone into a pile of peanuts, nut dip just sounds too healthy. I could really go for a donut, though!

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39) Found my new gym!

Wait, you mean there’s a 24/7 nap fitness place? Yes! I’m falling asleep already!

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40) “If we’re posting amusingly burnt-out signs…”

The original sign is just as amusing! Oh, to be the poor boy who had to suffer his entire life with a last name like Badcock.

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