As noted earlier this week, I just got back from vacation on the East Coast. Along the way, I snapped some photos of some strange signs. My mind will not rest until I understand what the hell they mean.

First: These handpainted phrases along the roof of what appeared to be a vacated Philly Cheesesteak stand in Philadelphia.

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Second: This mural painted on the side of a school outbuilding in rural North Carolina. Interpretations, anyone?

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Sarah Shay Mirk reported on transportation, sex and gender issues, and politics at the Mercury from 2008-2013. They have gone on to make many things, including countless comics and several books.

4 replies on “Help Me Decipher This Cryptic Public Art, Please”

  2. This one is easy.

    1. Extremist Christian Paint Store
    2. Vegan Fetish Boutique
    3. Pedo Toy/Candy Store
    4. Smurgle
    5. Nun and Monk being attacked by yob soccer fans

    There it is.

  4. 2nd one is a variation of ‘No swimming’ by Norman Rockwell. Not sure what the boys have to do with that headless hobo.

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