So I totally missed this one

by Erick on July 11, 2008

Some moron complained to the City of Atlanta and the DOT that “Men at Work” signs are sexist and must be changed. Naturally the government told the lady they agreed instead of telling her to get back in the kitchen and take her shoes off — the truly appropriate response to this silliness.

The change will cost ~$120 per sign.

{ 13 comments }

Doug Deal July 11, 2008 at 5:55 pm

Seeing how DOT project progress in Georgia, I would have objected to the “at work” part.

Romegaguy July 11, 2008 at 5:58 pm

Wow! I hadnt heard about this or the work line…

http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/07/10/the-most-critical-issue-of-our-time-has-been-fixed/#comments

Romegaguy July 11, 2008 at 6:02 pm

Hey Erick release my last comment on this old news please

GOPeach July 11, 2008 at 6:40 pm

Men …. at work….. THIS IS WORK!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGoelj7l668

Game Fan July 11, 2008 at 7:52 pm

Here’s a clip from the movie “Men at Work”. And I don’t see no dang women on this garbage crew. Case closed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACREEFKn8u8

EAVDad July 11, 2008 at 8:07 pm

I guess — sorta — I see what the women are complaining about. But here’s what chaps my backside: Why throw out all the signs? Why not buy one that said “humans at work” or whatever and then promise that all NEW SIGNS will be gender neutral. No, instead, they INSIST on wasting taxpayer money.

This is why EAVDad will soon be an Ex-EAVer.

Grrr July 11, 2008 at 9:07 pm

To EAVDad … I’m with you on the cost. But, fact is, the total cost was $1000 to retro-paint all the signs. As an EAV resident facing a 27.5 percent water increase starting this month, I hate to see the city tossing money down the toilet. But, I think in the scheme of things, the fact that folks are even discussing this is probably worth the tab.

Chris Farris July 11, 2008 at 9:58 pm

EAV?

umustbekidding July 12, 2008 at 5:56 am

If they really wanted to slow down the drivers they could have just put pictures of Hooters girls on the signs. Then had Hooters pick up the bill. That should make everyone happy.

Game Fan July 12, 2008 at 8:27 am

Interesting. Something I hadn’t contemplated.

Grrr July 12, 2008 at 11:18 am

EAV … East Atlanta Village. It’s ITP (translation – inside the perimeter).

Jane July 12, 2008 at 8:42 pm

To be fair 1/2 need to be in Spanish. Obama wants us to be sensative to the hard working border jumping immigrants.

Jessica July 14, 2008 at 12:20 am

Gosh maybe I’ve just gone and gotten all sensitive and PC, but seriously Erick? Back in the kitchen? tsk tsk tsk

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