Friday Funny: 3 Out Of 4 Words Mispelled on Highway Sign

A sign pointing southbound travelers onto Business Highway 51 in Rothschild and Schofield bears an incorrect spelling for every word except "exit."

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August 14, 2009, 1:00 PM PDT

By franny.ritchie

"The sign for exit 185 on southbound Highway 51 reads "Buisness 51 Rothschield Schofeild."

"How do I politely say it shows some incompetence on someone's part?" said Rothschild Village President Neal Torney."

Thanks to Franny Ritchie

FULL STORY: Highway sign for Business Highway 51 in Rothschild, Schofield misspells every word but 'exit,' Wisconsin Department of Transport

Friday, July 24, 2009 in Wausau Daily Herald

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