Comments on: Funny signs in Cubao

By: Sakura

Sakura — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:00:19 +0000

hmnnn.. the first 3 photos are funny.. i can relate to those mistakes and sometimes, =) most of the time, I can’t really help it.. in my mind the author is also criticizing this reply, constructively. I have to say I’ve learned something from this writing.

I believe the last one is intentionally written as it appears, perhaps the maker thinks that it could catch more attention without realizing its effect on the credibility for his products or services.

By: bingskee

bingskee — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:45:26 +0000

this is very common. ‘no? sometimes it’s funny but sometimes it’s irritating and confusing.

Reply: Mistakes have a dangerous tendency of being assumed to be true when used repeatedly. What could be funny for some could be irritating or confusing for others. From an editorial viewpoint, I resist the temptation of being irritated by grammatical lapses, especially in written works. There are times, however, when I can’t help it. We’re only human, after all. Cheers!

By: Ang Kuwago

Ang Kuwago — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:21:40 +0000

That last sign was a riot. I posted some articles regarding grammar on my other site (http://quago.wordpress.com). I was starting to think that it was my grammar that was in err. At least, now I know… Thanks!

Reply: Thanks for your comment. Grammar can be very tricky, especially when it comes to English. I remember a teacher in high school who kept on pronouncing “cursor” as KYUR-SOR and using the word “irregardless” in his lectures. Imagine my surprise when I realized much later that he was very wrong.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:45:43 +0000

Hi, Danny! This reminds me of a bus sign I saw one time, which read, “MUNOMENTO.” Hehehe!

Reply: Hello. Where is Munomento? Is that near Calocan and Navutas? Very funny!