endearing grammar

One of the endearing things about Trinidad is the proliferation of grammatically incorrect signs available for public viewing on our roadways, store fronts and the like. On a visit to Pricesmart in Chaguanas yesterday to get new tyres for my car, I saw this sign near to the walk-in entrance of the store. It boldly stated in all caps: No parking ... or be wreck! By Management.

Other favourites that come to mind are: Praise God name at all time (on a small snackette called Star Bright Cafe, along the Arima Blanchisseuse Road).

There are also common sightings of signs which are no doubt written for men, many of whom are unable to wait until they reach indoor toilet facilities to relieve themselves. These signs include: Don't urine here (a wall ... can't recall exactly where I saw that one) and the amusingly spelt No pein here (a brick wall in St. James/Cocorite).

I once saw one which was very amusing, but I didn't have my camera on me at the time. It was a dustbin made from half of an old oil drum. On it was confidently painted: Throw waist here. (For those not familiar with Trini slang, see meaning of 'throw waist' here under T).

Comments

[Lor]

Jamaica has some interesting ones as well. This one came to mind and it was posted on a mango tree on an embankment: "Trespossers will be persecuted"!

[sweet trini]

another trini favourite: coming down long circular road, from maraval to st. james with flagstaff on your left and long circular mall on your right, is a sign that reads simply, "speed limit".
walk good.