Recently I have seen two signs that a word prankster like me loves to give a different meaning than the posters of the signs intend.
CLEAN SHOES BEYOND THIS POINT
is by the coatrack in the men's locker room of a fitness center. Does it mean that one should clean one's shoes beyond the coatrack area? One of the housekeeping staff said it was job security for him as he swept grit up from around the lockers.
EMPLOYEES ONLY DO NOT ENTER
Does it mean that employees are the only ones who should not enter?
