Public Transportation Etiquette

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How To Be A Successful Homeless Person

By: Maurice
From: http://socialhype.com/
In today's economy we don't know what can happen to us. Many of us have too much pride to go running home to our parents or seek government help so instead we decide to become a hobo.

Well if you chose to be homeless or get stuck in that unfortunate situation, here are some useful tip that can help you become a successful homeless person.

The world's most absurd warning signs and disclaimers.

From: http://www.happyplace.com/

Some people say Americans' love of suing the crap out of each other is a bad thing, but if it wasn't for that litigious spirit our warning signs and product disclaimers would be far less entertaining. No matter how ridiculous they may seem, remember that at some point in time, someone did something to make each of these signs necessary.

Please click her for more, there a TONS: http://www.happyplace.com/4042/most-absurd-warnings-and-product-disclaimers

I Want To Believe

Posted by: Scarlett Madison
From: http://topcultured.com/i-want-to-believe/

The truth may have never been found, but some believe it’s still out there, somewhere. Maybe it’s right at the corner of…

Am I dreaming: How Do I Get Out of Here???

I'm confused .... is it or isn't it?

13 More Awkward Store Names

From: http://www.bannedinhollywood.com/

Being relatively well traveled and having lived in Los Angeles my entire life, I know we have some of the greatest restaurants in the world — Screw Les Halles, who doesn’t eat at Chili’s, Applebees, and/or TGI Fridays at least twice a day?

But sadly, being spoiled by these fine LA eateries means I just don’t have time to check out Shatin Chinese Food, Cabbages & Condoms, and the many many varietals of Flavors of Negros — I hear the Congolese Crisps are delicious.

Until then, enjoy these Awkward Store Names.

Best World Cup sign so far...

50 Welcome Signs From 50 States

elistmania.com — Here are 50 welcome signs from 50 states. Some of these actually make you feel like a persona non grata. Maybe you guys can push your local governments to brighen up these road hags and present a really hospitable feeling.

Click here for the Gallery and Slideshow: 50 Welcome Signs From 50 States (PICS)

Dildo & 21 Other Hilarious Town Names

chicagonow.com — On my 18 hour Spring Break road trip with the kids, we passed a few hilarious city names that really made an incredibly long adventure quite tolerable.

Click here for these funny Town Signs

A Most Amusing Nudist Colony Sign

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The Amazing Spinning Sign Samurai Wows Fourth Street

No, we have not sped up or in any way enhanced this footage.

In the world of mind-numbingly boring jobs, swinging a sign to advertise mattress sales or open houses along Bay Area roadways ranks pretty high. The sign dudes usually look completely dejected, drugged, or like they're desperately trying to pretend they're somewhere else. Who wouldn't?

So as I walked down Fourth Street by Moscone Center this morning, you can imagine my excitement to see this dude, who had taken his sign job to a higher realm -- a freakin' signage samurai. Talk about flair! We weren't alone in our amazement. Motorists waiting at the stoplight took him in with their mouths hanging open; commuters passing with iPod buds in their ears smiled at the completely unexpected skills of this maven. Spinning the sign like a basketball on his finger, slashing it around him back like a mad baton twirler, stopping it in mid-air to head-bang for a bit.

Taking his headphones off to talk with us for a second, the sign samurai handed us a card out of his wallet: "Matthew Kermode -- AArrow Sign Spinner, Spinstructor." (Yes, "AArrow.") He said he's been doing this for 10 years now, translating his martial arts work to a more marketable skill. Kermode mostly works in the East Bay for the Martinez-based AArrow, spinning signs for housing developers. As far as who today's client Jigsaw is, "I'm not 100-percent sure."

Kermode tried to be modest, saying he's not the most talented spinner in the company. "We have a team of 15 guys right now and they all have talent. Different degrees of skill, but they all have talent." He couldn't have gotten the title "Spinstructor" for nothing.

What music inspires the spin samurai's frenzy? "Mostly rock. Right now, Tenacious D. A lot of the guys listen to techno, but I'm a rocker."

How to Panhandle

There are a number of reasons why you might need to panhandle. Whether you are mugged in unfamiliar territory, simply forget to bring change for the bus or a pay phone or must rely on panhandling for income, there is a definitely an art to the world's second oldest profession.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Step1

Find a high traffic area. Whether you're panhandling to people on the road or walking down the sidewalk, it's a matter of sheer probability that an area with a high concentration of people yields more earnings.

Step2

Tell a good story. In most cases, you can convince people with a good yarn. If you simply demand money, most people are put off.

Step3

Get a sign. If you are begging from drivers, a sign is essential. Try to think of something clever and charming. People are more likely to respond to something that makes them feel good, not guilty

Step4

Play an instrument. If you don't have a good story or a sign, music is another good way to get peoples' attention. Though technically this might be called busking, it's in the same neighborhood as panhandling.

Step5

Make eye contact with people. Though many people may look away or ignore panhandlers, many feel compelled to give if they make eye contact with the unfortunate person begging them for change.

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Photo source Bianca (cc) … So, it’s not a sign, but I couldn’t resist.

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