If you’re begging for money, I’ll be more likely to give it to you
if you please me linguistically. Yesterday I took a long walk on the Embarcadero in
San Francisco and heard some creative requests. My two favorites: “Can you help
me on a down payment for a cheeseburger?” and “Donations for THC research.”
Sadly I had to
hold onto my coins for the ride home (why do city buses require EXACT
change??), but next time I want a lesson in effective persuasive language maybe
I’ll visit the Tenderloin.
Then I found this amazing website in my quest for more wit. Check it out! I had no idea
vulgarity was so in! I like the one
“Obama’s not the only one who wants change” and “amature gynocolgist [sic].”
Which sign would you be most inclined to tip?
(Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing funny about these
people’s situation, only the humorous ways they confront it.)
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