I need a sign (literally) - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

11/24/2008 04:56:34 PM · #1

Howdy folks,

As some of you may be aware, I'm managing a hostel in Taupo, NZ. We have the usual facilities for guys coming through- bathrooms, showers, living room w/tv & dvd player, and a fully stocked kitchen.

We have signs in the kitchen saying "please help keep the kitchen tidy by washing your dishes"... however, I don't like this because it's boring and it doesn't work. Possibly because some people don't speak English and possibly because a lot of people are just messy bastards, and at the risk of generalising, the worst offenders are Israelis.

Anyways, can any of you think of a witty saying I can put up instead if the sign we have now? I have an idea that basically goes like this:

"Hey you... yeah you! Clean that up!"

or

"1- prepare it
2- cook it
3- clean it up
4- put it away.

Easy as, bro"

I'm sure there's better out there so I'm opening this up to the mighty collective wit of DPC.

Thanks in advance. The winner gets to see their sign in action!

citymars

Nikon D700

11/24/2008 05:32:14 PM · #2

How about "Your mother isn't here. Please clean up after yourself."

I saw that once in a meeting space and it made me laugh.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

11/24/2008 05:34:10 PM · #3

That might just work if i remove the 'please', you're too polite, Larry :)

And thing is, people do seem to travel with their mothers quite a lot. This is strange when they ask for a double bed...

citymars

Nikon D700

11/24/2008 05:35:04 PM · #4

Originally posted by Tez:

This is strange when they ask for a double bed...

As my sister would say... "Ewwwww."

pamelasue

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

11/24/2008 05:35:06 PM · #5

"You Cook It ---> You Clean It" ... short and to the point!

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

11/24/2008 05:38:20 PM · #6

How about... Failure to clean up after yourself will result in an extra $$$$ charge for maid service!

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D

11/24/2008 05:42:02 PM · #7

this place is a gold mine of creative talent.

Thanks for the suggestions. Thus far i'm enticed by pamelasue's suggestion.

It might just work...

kaiser_chief

Nikon D90

11/24/2008 05:44:54 PM · #8

Tez
You still need to add "bro" in there is some way, or else it wouldn't be a kiwi sign........

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

11/24/2008 06:03:23 PM · #9

correct as, bro.

Prash

Nikon D90

11/24/2008 08:10:12 PM · #10

"Hidden cam in use. Fine for not cleaning: $XX."

Nobody

Pentax K-S2

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF for Pentax

11/24/2008 09:17:03 PM · #11

Oy Vey! It takes Chutzpah leave a mess like that.
Clean it up already!

ryand

Canon EOS-5D

Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di for Nikon

11/24/2008 09:22:46 PM · #12

Originally posted by Prash:

"Hidden cam in use. Fine for not cleaning: $XX6000."

fixed that.

JMart

Nikon D80

11/24/2008 09:23:59 PM · #13

Why not take your step by step instructions:
1- prepare it
2- cook it
3- clean it up
4- put it away.

But replace each step with a picture of someone doing each action and a big number 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 on each photo. Would take a little effort, but it would also mitigate the language barrier.

11/24/2008 09:52:27 PM · #14

i could do that... but dont want to trawl through Clipart looking for the correct picture.

SO far I have a nice poster saying

"you COOK it, you CLEAN it.

cheers!"

nice and formal like.

Beetle

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

11/24/2008 10:13:04 PM · #15

How about a poster without any words: someone washing dishes while someone else is holding a "gun" to his head. To make it funny, use a banana or a colourful plastic toy water pistol.

Retroesque

11/24/2008 10:19:24 PM · #16

Originally posted by citymars:

How about "Your mother isn't here. Please clean up after yourself."

LOVE this!