Dear PNT readers: Just because it’s weekend, and because most of us can do with a smile after many weeks in COVID-19 lockdown, I wish to share the following with you.
The folks who run the 22Words website put together a list of examples of what happens when “spacing and font fails” occur in the text used on company billboards, advertisements, etc etc. The 22Words team says: “There’s a reason that graphic designers have a job — because they are experts at design, spacing, fonts, and the art of a clear message. In other words, they can help avoid certain situations in which the message isn’t quite clear. But… just one random space or bad font choice can completely change the message. Sometimes hilariously and inappropriately so…”
I post a few of these examples below – you can view the full list on the 22Words website here.
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What the Flick?
via: Imgur
Fa-la-la-la-what?!?
Flickering…flickering lights...
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Trade ‘Em In
via: Imgur
Who thought this would be okay?? Change their sex just like that??
Space, people. Make sure to include a space.
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Pointing the Finger
via: Imgur
I’m sorry, what’s broken??
Gee whizz… That sounds like a very personal problem indeed…
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Suiting Up
via: Imgur
Or you could eat some really spicy food and get them for free, you know?
Ohh… you meant to say suits!!
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Fungi Fail
via: Flickr
Good mushrooms, bad spacing.
Maybe something was lost in translation.
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Bottom’s Up
via: Imgur
Come on now? What kind of class are you taking??
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Feeling Blocked
via: Twitter
Come on, LEGO.
Get it together.
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In the Cards
via: Mirror
I think it’s supposed to be a very special “aunt,” but then again, maybe she has a bit of an attitude problem and this isn’t a font issue at all...
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Wigging Out
via: Imgur
Well, well, that’s a strange combination of products, right?
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Home, Sweet Home
via: Reddit
No thanks.
I’m pretty sure that’s not even possible, and if it is, that would set some sort of record.
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Picture Perfect
via: Reddit
I don’t know what kind of life moments they’re trying to capture here one at a time, but I want no part of that, thanks.
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Team Effort
via: Imgur
I’m not sure I want to know what goes on in that open house.
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Order Up!
via: Imgur
Poor Clint.
He just wanted a drink, and not an insult.
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Click Happy
via: Twitter
What you do on your own time is your business, but…come on, now. That’s not even close.
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What The…
via: Imgur
That doesn’t sound all that relaxing…
