I’ve noticed that common street signs have undergone a reflective upgrade, from Cheez-It yellow …
… to NEON CHARTREUSE YELLOW (paint chip, below).
While we’re at it, why not update the signage art to be more reflective of our times? For instance:
1. School crossing.
Gone are the days kids carried books and eagerly darted to class.
Nowadays, they are plugged-in, tuned-out and let their fingers do the walking on touch-screens.
2. Pedestrian crossing.
Yesteryear’s jaywalker.
Today, we’re talking WIDE TURNS and possible Hitchcock sightings.
3. HOV lanes.
Haven’t seen this yet, but give it time.
4. Four-way intersection.
Pretty straightforward? Well, in Northern Virginia, some intersections are so terrifying, we all could use a little dashboard Jesus. (That’s “dashboard cheeses,” for pals Treva and Patty.)
5. Deer crossing.
Artist’s rendering evokes merry ol’ Rudolph, plump and ready to roast.
As development encroaches on their space, they look like a new species, perhaps something out of Somalia.