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Started by kphoger, July 17, 2025, 10:50:32 PM

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1995hoo

Quote from: kphoger on September 17, 2026, 10:12:15 AM17 SEP 2026

What does this road sign mean?



It's a sign advising that there is a baseball field ahead at which the players tend to urinate on the infield.
"You know, you never have a guaranteed spot until you have a spot guaranteed."
—Olaf Kolzig, as quoted in the Washington Times on March 28, 2003,
commenting on the Capitals clinching a playoff spot.

"That sounded stupid, didn't it?"
—Kolzig, to the same reporter a few seconds later.


Big John


kphoger

Quote from: 1995hoo on September 17, 2026, 11:14:11 AMIt's a sign advising that there is a baseball field ahead at which the players tend to urinate on the infield.

Is that a regional thing?  I see more of these signs in Kansas than in other states.

He Is Already Here! Let's Go, Flamingo!
Dost thou understand the graveness of the circumstances?
Deut 23:13
Male pronouns, please.

Quote from: PKDIf you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use them.

1995hoo

Quote from: kphoger on September 17, 2026, 11:16:22 AM
Quote from: 1995hoo on September 17, 2026, 11:14:11 AMIt's a sign advising that there is a baseball field ahead at which the players tend to urinate on the infield.

Is that a regional thing?  I see more of these signs in Kansas than in other states.

To give a serious answer, I can't say as I ever recall seeing a blank yellow diamond sign other than maybe (I emphasize maybe) on a barrier at the end of a road alternating with blank red diamond signs. Even then, I haven't seen anything of that sort in quite some time.
"You know, you never have a guaranteed spot until you have a spot guaranteed."
—Olaf Kolzig, as quoted in the Washington Times on March 28, 2003,
commenting on the Capitals clinching a playoff spot.

"That sounded stupid, didn't it?"
—Kolzig, to the same reporter a few seconds later.

kphoger

Quote from: 1995hoo on September 17, 2026, 11:18:13 AMTo give a serious answer, I can't say as I ever recall seeing a blank yellow diamond sign other than maybe (I emphasize maybe) on a barrier at the end of a road alternating with blank red diamond signs. Even then, I haven't seen anything of that sort in quite some time.

Feast your eyes!

https://maps.app.goo.gl/xktBHyL7Cd9d8AMc6
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tT96B37BXvatYrEV6

He Is Already Here! Let's Go, Flamingo!
Dost thou understand the graveness of the circumstances?
Deut 23:13
Male pronouns, please.

Quote from: PKDIf you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use them.

Declan127

Imma New Yoikah, fuggedaboudit!

kphoger


He Is Already Here! Let's Go, Flamingo!
Dost thou understand the graveness of the circumstances?
Deut 23:13
Male pronouns, please.

Quote from: PKDIf you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use them.

Mapmikey

Quote from: kphoger on September 17, 2026, 10:12:15 AM17 SEP 2026

What does this road sign mean?



It's a choose your own hazard adventure.

Make a choice, then exercise caution for it.


pderocco

Quote from: kphoger on September 17, 2026, 10:12:15 AM17 SEP 2026

What does this road sign mean?


It means you're going the wrong way on a one-way street.

Oh, wait, that's the right answer.

kphoger

Quote from: kphoger on September 17, 2026, 10:12:15 AM17 SEP 2026

What does this road sign mean?



Normal conditions ahead, no extra caution required.

~ or ~

Numerous changing conditions ahead, extra special caution required.

Meaning depends on context.

He Is Already Here! Let's Go, Flamingo!
Dost thou understand the graveness of the circumstances?
Deut 23:13
Male pronouns, please.

Quote from: PKDIf you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use them.

IowaTraveler

Quote from: kphoger on September 17, 2026, 10:12:15 AM17 SEP 2026

What does this road sign mean?



It means that the sign shop ran out of black paint.

jeffandnicole

Quote from: kphoger on September 17, 2026, 11:27:54 AM
Quote from: 1995hoo on September 17, 2026, 11:18:13 AMTo give a serious answer, I can't say as I ever recall seeing a blank yellow diamond sign other than maybe (I emphasize maybe) on a barrier at the end of a road alternating with blank red diamond signs. Even then, I haven't seen anything of that sort in quite some time.

Feast your eyes!

https://maps.app.goo.gl/xktBHyL7Cd9d8AMc6
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tT96B37BXvatYrEV6

Here's a much larger version: https://maps.app.goo.gl/E7vRobvPskSVypYMA

If you go back in time thru the GSVs, you'll see the current diamond is faded from several years ago, and before that a previous diamond had 9 dots on it.

Scott5114

Quote from: kphoger on September 17, 2026, 10:12:15 AM17 SEP 2026

What does this road sign mean?



This highway sponsored by Kraft Singles.
uncontrollable freak sardine salad chef

xonhulu

Quote from: kphoger on September 17, 2026, 10:12:15 AM17 SEP 2026

What does this road sign mean?



It says what it means right on the sign, written plainly in yellow letters. Are you blind?

SSOWorld

Quote from: kphoger on September 17, 2026, 10:12:15 AM17 SEP 2026

What does this road sign mean?


State law in Texas construction zones
Scott O.

Not all who wander are lost...
Ah, the open skies, wind at my back, warm sun on my... wait, where the hell am I?!
As a matter of fact, I do own the road.
Raise your what?

Wisconsin - out-multiplexing your state since 1918.

formulanone

Quote from: kphoger on September 17, 2026, 10:12:15 AM17 SEP 2026

What does this road sign mean?



Road sign isn't mean, it's clearly upset but if you listened the first time, you'd know why.

MikeTheActuary

Quote from: kphoger on September 17, 2026, 10:12:15 AM17 SEP 2026

What does this road sign mean?


It's an indication that it's time to start your Rihanna playlist.

vdeane

Quote from: kphoger on September 17, 2026, 10:12:15 AM17 SEP 2026

What does this road sign mean?


The road you are driving on is under the authority of Yellow Diamond.
Please note: All comments here represent my own personal opinion and do not reflect the official position of NYSDOT or its affiliates.

kphoger

Quote from: SSOWorld on September 17, 2026, 06:44:30 PMState law in Texas construction zones


You win this round.  It's a bad answer, but it's also a pedantic inside joke that even most roadgeeks wouldn't get.  Two gold stars for you!

He Is Already Here! Let's Go, Flamingo!
Dost thou understand the graveness of the circumstances?
Deut 23:13
Male pronouns, please.

Quote from: PKDIf you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use them.

1995hoo

September 18, 2026:

What sort of tactic or other method should 1995hoo use to ensure that his wife can go places without making wrong turns? (See discussion on the off-topic board for the latest incident that occurred yesterday.)
"You know, you never have a guaranteed spot until you have a spot guaranteed."
—Olaf Kolzig, as quoted in the Washington Times on March 28, 2003,
commenting on the Capitals clinching a playoff spot.

"That sounded stupid, didn't it?"
—Kolzig, to the same reporter a few seconds later.

GaryV

Quote from: 1995hoo on September 18, 2026, 11:18:58 AMSeptember 18, 2026:

What sort of tactic or other method should 1995hoo use to ensure that his wife can go places without making wrong turns? (See discussion on the off-topic board for the latest incident that occurred yesterday.)

1995hoo should go out the day before and paint a pink line down the roads for her to follow. As long as she's not going to Pasadena.


Max Rockatansky

Quote from: 1995hoo on September 18, 2026, 11:18:58 AMSeptember 18, 2026:

What sort of tactic or other method should 1995hoo use to ensure that his wife can go places without making wrong turns? (See discussion on the off-topic board for the latest incident that occurred yesterday.)

The MK Ultra program had some ideas about mind control.  The effectiveness of their tests seems to be mixed.

kphoger

Quote from: 1995hoo on September 18, 2026, 11:18:58 AMSeptember 18, 2026:

What sort of tactic or other method should 1995hoo use to ensure that his wife can go places without making wrong turns? (See discussion on the off-topic board for the latest incident that occurred yesterday.)

Have an intervention to take away her driver's license.

He Is Already Here! Let's Go, Flamingo!
Dost thou understand the graveness of the circumstances?
Deut 23:13
Male pronouns, please.

Quote from: PKDIf you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use them.

formulanone

Quote from: Max Rockatansky on September 18, 2026, 11:25:36 AM
Quote from: 1995hoo on September 18, 2026, 11:18:58 AMSeptember 18, 2026:

What sort of tactic or other method should 1995hoo use to ensure that his wife can go places without making wrong turns? (See discussion on the off-topic board for the latest incident that occurred yesterday.)

The MK Ultra program had some ideas about mind control.  The effectiveness of their tests seems to be mixed.

But they make wonderful graphics cards.

kurumi

Quote from: 1995hoo on September 18, 2026, 11:18:58 AMSeptember 18, 2026:

What sort of tactic or other method should 1995hoo use to ensure that his wife can go places without making wrong turns? (See discussion on the off-topic board for the latest incident that occurred yesterday.)

idk, it might be an unsolvable problem. Just use empathy and compassion.

Here's a Psychostick song

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