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Hyper-literal humour I keep coming up with

Maja

- My local bus service has an advertisement currently running that basically reads "kids travel free all August"

*I need to check if there's a limit on the number of young goats I can bring with me on a given journey. 

- Outside an opticians, they've a sign that states: "free eye test with purchase".

*Does the purchase need to be from this company?

*I'd like to buy a lens cleaning cloth please... And may I book the free eye test?

*(If it turns out there's a minimum £££): I'd like to buy these £300 designer frames please, and have my free eye test. ... I'd like a refund on these frames please"

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  • There are a few phrases in ads that always bug me.

    "Priced to sell" what the hell does that mean? If you are selling it why would you price it to keep 

    Or something for sale with the line "must go this weekend or it's going to the tip" then why don't you give it away instead of selling it?

    I. Once saw a "Chester Draws" for sale on FB marketplace. I couldn't help feeling sorry for Chester 

    "Please keep this door/gate closed" then how am I supposed to get out?

    "Mind your head" a bit late for that

  • in reply to Peter1970

    Your comments reminded me of other retail signs. ‘Lowercase prices’ — Lower than what?

    ‘Grown for flavour’ used to be printed on supermarket signs for imported tomatoes that were usually without much flavour.

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