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Signs Around Springfield

Sight Gags on "The Simpsons"

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"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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