New York Signage Revised for New Millenium

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The other day I recalled those classic New York signs brought to the streets during the reign of Mayor Ed Koch. Simple texts that defined the New York attitude and that became instant classics. "No Parking, No Standing, No Stopping - No KIDDING!"

And, let's not forget, "Don't even THINK of parking here!" There must be millions of tourist photos featuring these signs in drawers all over the world.

All well and good. I just figured that it was time to update the signs for the new millenium. I humbly offer you:

Bike Riding, Bike Parking, Bike Enjoying - No Kidding!

No Driving, No Parking, No Polluting - No Kidding!

And true to the entrepenurial spirit of New York City, I'm selling the fukkers. Over at the online shop. On tote bags, messenger bags and coffee cups.

On t-shirts for men and t-shirts for ladies.

Whaddya gonna do? Sue me.

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