Sunday, February 8, 2009

Do Not Eat. Reading Terminal Market. Food. Philly.


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Look at this picture that I snapped in front of some restaurant at the Reading Terminal Market in Philly. It shows some food and the sign says, "PLEASE DO NOT EAT THIS SAMPLE!!!"

Isn't this just asking for some wise ass - like me - to take a big ole' bite out of it or steal it and sprinkle a few crumbs on the plate? Then leave a note on the plate that said, "SORY, I KAN NOT REED".

I think it would more effective if they just put unappetizing things around the food to deter people. Like fake bugs or urinal cakes. I don't know.
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24 comments:

  1. dianeFebruary 8, 2009 at 12:55:00 PM EST

    That sign is just begging for someone to cross out the "do not".

    My word verification is psumm, it's what's for dinner.

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  2. Talk With No ThoughtFebruary 8, 2009 at 1:13:00 PM EST

    Someone is for sure going to eat that. Leaving behind just the crust.

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  3. DaleFebruary 8, 2009 at 1:27:00 PM EST

    How can you not sample a sample? It should read - do not eat, made with rat poison.

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  4. Miss AlexFebruary 8, 2009 at 1:47:00 PM EST

    You're hilarious... I can't even take it...

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  5. Dr ZibbsFebruary 8, 2009 at 1:57:00 PM EST

    Miss Alex - I still got it.

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2009 at 2:02:00 PM EST

    If I was with you I would of triple dogged dared you

    #1

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  7. words...words...words...February 8, 2009 at 2:13:00 PM EST

    When at the Reading Terminal Market, I leave nothing uneaten. I am like a swarm of locusts leaving behind barren ground. After reading this sign I would remain unmoved.

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  8. Miss AlexFebruary 8, 2009 at 2:20:00 PM EST

    Hell yes you can... I'd be honored Dr. Zibbs...

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  9. WendyBFebruary 8, 2009 at 2:33:00 PM EST

    If I knew you were coming, I would have baked you a urinal cake!

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  10. VicFebruary 8, 2009 at 2:36:00 PM EST

    Maybe it already has a urinal cake in it, and they're just looking out for you?

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  11. GwenFebruary 8, 2009 at 4:19:00 PM EST

    I don't want to eat their stupid sample. That bread looks like it would be tough and tear the roof of my mouth anyway. Presumptuous bastards. They can keep their damn sandwich.

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2009 at 4:34:00 PM EST

    By calling it a Sample aren't they saying you can sample it? Shouldn't they call it a model or example. I'm with Vic...put a urinal cake in it...that will really teach whoever takes a bite a lesson.

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  13. CoraFebruary 8, 2009 at 4:53:00 PM EST

    Ohhh, they are soooo BEGGING for it! I say do it. A set up like that DESERVES to be tampered with.

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  14. CoraFebruary 8, 2009 at 4:54:00 PM EST

    BTW, did they see you taking a picture of it? Was that against the rules too?

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  15. Dr ZibbsFebruary 8, 2009 at 5:08:00 PM EST

    Wendy B - I'm making your comment into a song.

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  16. mikeFebruary 8, 2009 at 6:12:00 PM EST

    Urinal cake is my favorite kind of cake.

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  17. JillFebruary 8, 2009 at 9:01:00 PM EST

    I've apparantly been locked in the tower for too long...what the hell is a urinal cake?

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  18. PearlFebruary 8, 2009 at 10:43:00 PM EST

    I'm wondering if the people who would eat a sandwich set out all day as a "sample" (and we won't even get into that particular misnomer) will not be affected by a sign suggesting that they not...
    Pearl

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  19. ~EFebruary 9, 2009 at 12:55:00 AM EST

    well, why didn't you? take a big hurkin bite out of it i mean.

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2009 at 2:05:00 AM EST

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  21. buffalodickFebruary 9, 2009 at 8:00:00 AM EST

    Calling it a display might have worked better...

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  22. BelleFebruary 9, 2009 at 8:03:00 AM EST

    They've obviously had trouble before..

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  23. Regardez MoiFebruary 9, 2009 at 9:34:00 AM EST

    hahaha, that's so Philly. I'm sure someone has eaten it before... that's just the way we roll around here.

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  24. Dr ZibbsFebruary 9, 2009 at 10:05:00 AM EST

    Regardez Moi - yeah - you know the deal.

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