Kliban by B. Kliban for August 17, 2022

The Burma Shave® Executive Board found it too hard to find creative minds to write clever ad jingles, so just like in the Movies it went all out for Special Effects.

Signs, signs, everywhere signs, blocking up the scenery, blowing my mind…

Attack of the 50 Foot Tall Eyesores

Four out of every five billboard ads in Vegas are for lawyers.

Alright already…. got the message….

On the road near Lost Wages.

Refreshingly product free.

Among many claiming to be the world’s largest neon sign shop is “God’s Own Junkyard” in London. This “photosphere” view of just one room will give you some idea. Best not to be in an altered state of mind because it is mesmerizing.

https://www.godsownjunkyard.co.uk/gojy.htm

Note: the resolution improves in a few seconds as the image spools up on your computer.

The battle of the “Last Sign” goes on and on.

Sign of the times.

A sign of the times.

Viva Las Vegas!

I just wish it was the last sign! Doc Sarvis and Abzug would have a field day with all those signs!

“Lady Bird” Johnson is remembered for her campaign to try to remove billboards from the nation’s highways. She put a pretty good dent in the Interstate highway advertising.

Where I live, I’ve just seen my first “Cannabis Dispensary” billboard.