Who put the crack in crackers?

Aldi did.

At least, a so-called Graphic Designer did, with the hare-brained idea of mixing capital and lower case letters within words.

It's believed that Rosemary wasn't too happy with her box on display like that.

Hacked off

'Get yourself an internship at a newspaper,' they said. 'Get your Journalism career off to a great start,' they said.

So I did. And what did they have me doing? Typesetting the flipping ACC football results. Such a bore.

Well I showed 'em.

I showed 'em real good.

Whosayswedon'tneedproofreaders?

We're continuing our journey through California with Jon C by way of Stanford University's shuttle bus where this notice is very prominently, if not so proudly, displayed.

As soon as I saw it I started humming this tune in my head. Hope you enjoy the trip back to 1974.

The bottom line

As Dennis A points out, some poster designers don't know their arse from their elbow.

A real privy

Sometimes, when you're out and about and get caught short, don't you wish you could find a nice private place of your own to do whatever's necessary?

Well, Jon C has found that very place in San Jose Caltrain station.

How very convenient.

Of mice and men

'Good morning, Sir. Welcome to The Computer Doctors.

We'd love to get your machine working for you, but first we need you to provide a sample.'

Prickly character

I guess that's what's making Doctor Hedgeh so edgy.

C U Next Tuesday

When the four outgoing editors of the University of Utah's Daily Chronicle wrote their final columns, they said goodbye in what has become the publication's traditional way: a rather rude acrostic.

Warts and f-ck all

Have you ever wanted to know more about Human Papillomavirus?

No, nor have I.

But, for one reason or another, Jon C has. And, when he came across this publication by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, he discovered, well, not very much really.

The front cover showed promise...

But, from page 2, things just went downhill...

Until he reached the stunning back cover design...

Small-minded

You should always check the small print. Even if it's invisible to the naked eye.

Here's a poster on a BART platform that Jon C came across.

The usual 'terms and conditions apply' disclaimer is at the bottom right. However, it's so small we've had to enlarge it for you.

But, if you think that's small, check out the asterisk next to it, and then try and find the text to which the asterisk refers.

Here's a clue. Even at the full poster size you'd need a magnifier.

It's plain, Jane

Goodness me.

It doesn't take much imagination to work out how Jane managed to earn that nickname.

Well hidden

Don't be distracted by Katniss or you'll miss a typographical gem.

Universal indicator

A positive indication that this company doesn't care either way whether you get in touch.

Tes_______co

Have you seen what those caring people at Loughborough Tesco have done?

Luckily Tom L took several photos so we can appreciate exactly what's happened.

In Dublin's fair city

I could write about the consequences of Irish drunken revelry, about traditional dockland practices, and about sailors.

But, with a thank you to Dennis A and in deference to my Irish ancestry, together with a son who serves in the Royal Navy, I'm probably better off letting the photograph say it all.

Photo: @colmQcusack

Airstrip One

Greg L has established a Gregorian Paradox in that seeing a sign in the airport using quotation marks like this makes him feel decidedly less secure.

Penile reduction

Pendennis. It's one of the world's leading custom superyacht builders.

A global brand synonymous with quality, craftsmanship, exclusivity...

and willies.

As engineers you'd think they'd have seen that one coming.

Brace yourselves

This College Professor might want to consider brushing up his handwriting.

Especially when advising dozens of students who would be, most likely, already clenching at the thought of a more conventional examination.

Time ferk offee

Thanks to Dennis A and Wendy R, among others, who sent in this photo of the back of a café in St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster.

Photo: Ross Parry

What? You didn't think that...

You people!

It's a F*ck-in T.

Losing count

Not quite what you'd expect to find in Waitrose's window.

What's that you say? A disgruntled photographer taking the picture from that exact position? Or a disaffected employee placing the poster behind the pillar to create maximum negative impact?

Whoever's behind it, there are clearly more with the same idea.