Strange Signs

[fourzoas]

My brother-in-law and I saw this one as we were driving to the anniversary party last weekend. I'm still trying to sort it out.

What, exactly, makes the difference between a speed "bump" and a speed "lump"? My car was unable to discern any distinctions as I flew right over them as I always do.

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[persiflage-1.livejournal.com]

My mind, she is boggled!

[fourzoas.livejournal.com]

As was mine. We sat there for a while (we were on a side street in a residential area, so no traffic) and just kinda stared at it.

[catholicphoton.livejournal.com]

I think I know what happened!

The speed "lump" was obviously the work of a master craftsman of the asphalt medium. He must have looked at his handywork saw that it was inadequate as a bump as it was obviously more lump-like in nature, and was compelled (thanks to his artistic mores) to be truthful. What choice did he have? Just as Michaelagelo freed his figures from marble so too did this master craftsman obey the asphalt to reveal a lump ;-)

Hence: Speed Lump :-)

LOL! Forgive me, I just couldn't help myself XD

[skatergurljb.livejournal.com]

LOL!!!

[fourzoas.livejournal.com]

OK--the icon alone is killing me!

I want to believe that Louisiana has engendered an entire breed of asphalt artisans because, really, the ground sinks so often that they're constantly out there re-finishing the roads...

Thanks for the laugh; I knew I could rely on my f-list to make sense of that photo!

[mischief89.livejournal.com]

Maybe 'bump' wasn't politically correct? :)

Really though, I don't think there is a difference! o.O

[fourzoas.livejournal.com]

Oh, there really isn't much of a difference at all, which is what made it so bizarre; we both were wondering if there had been a legislative move or something to rename them from "bumps" to "lumps." Strangeness...

[ebbyzone.livejournal.com]

Wait, wait. You guys have speed "lumps"?

And here I thought we had the market cornered on oddities with our speed "humps." Yeah, trying riding over one of those in a car full of teenagers...

But in all (semi) seriousness, maybe they don't graduate to being bumps until the third trimester a.k.a. 30Mph?

10 points to Ravenclaw!

[fourzoas.livejournal.com]

But in all (semi) seriousness, maybe they don't graduate to being bumps until the third trimester a.k.a. 30Mph?


OK--you win the internets today! Congrats--don't spend your winnings all in one place!

Re: 10 points to Ravenclaw!

[ebbyzone.livejournal.com]

LOL

Thanks so much!

And your icon is brilliant. :D