Comments on: Signspotting: Puzzling Signage on Fisherman’s Wharf, California

By: Amanda Kendle

Amanda Kendle — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:27:36 +0000

I’m sure it means “No holding hands”. How sad!

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:27:17 +0000

@Bryce and Eric: It’s the top sign that’s amusing. Literally means women and men on wharf. The signmaker has skipped a step in the usual symbolism where the sign for woman suddenly means the sign for woman’s bathroom.

By: amy

amy — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:33:50 +0000

of course it is funny!! come on!!!

By: Shane

Shane — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:41:00 +0000

I used to live in San Francisco. This particular area is a very touristy spot with a lot of industrial boats. Tourists are allowed in this area on the wharf but it is too crowded for people on wheels.

By: eric

eric — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:43:51 +0000

i’m with bryce. not amusing or funny.

By: angela morris

angela morris — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:00:54 +0000

[women have a right to fish.] no one has a right to bike, skate or skateboard while women are fishing

By: Bryce

Bryce — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:00:24 +0000

I don’t understand the humor in this. Obviously there are bathrooms available on the wharf but no riding of bikes, skates (rollerblades, etc.), or skateboards is allowed on said wharf. Please explain why it is humorous or confusing

By: shelvia

shelvia — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:19:55 +0000

Only non-skateboard/bike/skate riding men & women on wharf – half/halfs aren’t allowed!

By: Mike Richard

Mike Richard — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:53:08 +0000

How about a combination? I vote for:

“Unisex bathrooms available for non-skateboard riding men and women standing at least one foot apart.”

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:34:08 +0000

Men and Women on Wharf, with Bathrooms. But no Skateboard, Holding a Skateboard, talking about Skateboarding or Biking allowed.