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Signs Around Springfield

Sight Gags on "The Simpsons"

By Nancy Basile, About.com

"The Simpsons" animators provide lots of sight gags in every episode. Some of the best sight gags are the signs we see around Springfield. A few months ago, RTERWILLIGER (that's the forum username) issued a challenge to "Simpsons" fans to post their favorite signs at the "The Simpsons" posting board. Following is that hysterical list of favorite "Simpsons" signs.

"My all-time favorite is one that was posted outside the church. I believe it was in the Jessica Lovejoy episode: Evil women in history from Jezebel to Janet Reno." -- RTERWILLIGER

"In the episode where Homer eats the world's hottest chili pepper, I remember a sign on the beer stand that read something like: You must have proper ID or exact change." -- STEVE0251

"The Springfield Historical Society: Where History Comes Alive (metaphorically)" -- CJJJ1

"Piercing Shop: If it dangles, we'll punch a hole in it." -- CJJJ1

"One of my favorites is: Stoner's Pot Palace" -- SIMPSONSDUD1

"with Otto walking out saying "Man, that is flagrant false advertising!" -- SUPERSHAUNA

"My favorite is one that looks like a WWII recruitment poster that reads:

Join the Army and see the opposing Army" -- JMARTINE4

"Outside the church: No Shirt, No Shoes, No Salvation" -- LAURELX1

"Sign in storefront window: Donner's Party Supplies--Winter Madness Sale." -- DHR2000

"Headlines in "Springfield Shopper:" Deadbeat Dad Beat Dead" -- DHR2000

"Saw one last night: B.S. Bank of Springfield." -- BILL2405

"SPRINGFIELD GENERAL HOSPITAL: Quality care or your autopsy free." -- Lee Roller

"Bart goes to get glasses at Eye Carrumba." -- TODDDOG5

"Church sign: There's something about the Virgin Mary." -- TODDDOG5

"Native American Ice Cream (Formerly Big Chief Crazy Cone)" -- DHR2000

"Newark Newark - Hotel/Casino" -- DHR2000

"Convention Hall 1 - Candy Convention. Convention Hall 2 - Candy Shaped Rat Poison Convention" -- FP10HILLZ

"Buzzing Sign Diner" -- DHR2000

"Springfield Psychiatric Clinic: Because there may not be bugs all over you!" -- STEVE0251

"Moe and Homer are entering a disco. Outside is a cutout of a man wearing a leisure suit, gold chain around his neck, etc. Sign above the cutout: You must be at least this swarthy to get in." -- STEVE0251

"Springfield Wild Animal Park--Born Free, Then Caged" -- DHR2000

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