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This is similar to, but distinct from, the more widely known “DontDeadOpenInside” format. In that case, the text reads correctly top to bottom, but visual cues (like colouration, horizontal proximity, or vertical separation) lead you to try to read it left to right.

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NO | SMOKING
SAFETY | FIRST

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[–] MrJameGumb@lemmy.world 61 points 1 month ago

Whoever made this sign knew what they were doing 100% lol

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 38 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I think this must have been a !theyknew@lemmy.sdf.org situation...

[–] remotelove@lemmy.ca 14 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 2 points 1 month ago

I'll give ya both the upvote

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 17 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'll have the hot horse cock with extra tail sauce, please.

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

Certainly Sir. Please drop your pants and bend over the table, you will be served shortly.

[–] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 1 month ago

I’ll give ir a Chance (flared)

[–] sundrei@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 1 month ago

The words "tail sauce" really conjures a mental picture.

[–] massive_bereavement@fedia.io 6 points 1 month ago

Ask not what our sauce, radish or tail sauce can do for you, but what you can do for the hot horse cock.

[–] Goretantath@lemm.ee 5 points 1 month ago

I think it reads more like "Ask our sauce, radish, or tail sauce 4 hot horse cock."

[–] Zier@fedia.io 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Can I get a phone number? I suddenly am craving Hot... Horse... Co... ck!

[–] sundrei@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 1 month ago

Ask 4 it by name!

[–] AltheaHunter@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 month ago
[–] noxypaws@pawb.social 2 points 1 month ago

The sign speaks truth, horse cock is hot. Everyone already knows this, but it bears repeating.