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If you were looking for a sign, Wallingford Sign is the one. Each week it provides you a new joke or a witty observation. Isn't it a puntastic idea? This funny initiative was started by Seattle Propane at Wallingford Chevron. In 2005 an auto repair shop was converted into an ExtraMile convenience store. The owners say, that it had always been "easy to think of useful messages to put on the sign for things like service promotions and store specials and the like", but they wanted to do something different with it. And so they did. 1. The Wallingford Sign If you live in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, WA, you're undoubtedly familiar with this sign at the Chevron. Each week, the store uses the sign to bring a smile to the faces of locals...four lines at a time. Facebook / Wallingford Sign 2. The Story According to their website, "In October of 2005 we converted our auto repair shop into an ExtraMile convenience store and suddenly we had a problem. It had always been easy to think of useful messages to put on the sign for things like service promotions and store specials and the like. But with the extra mile, there were no more cars to fix and the place was plastered with store specials." Facebook / Wallingford Sign 3. Something Fun The owner of the Wallingford Chevron, Jim Bernard, said, "When it came time to put something up on the reader board, my manager and I looked at each other and said, 'Everything's done. Let's just do something silly. Something fun.'"' Facebook / Wallingford Sign 4. Brightening Up Morning Drives It's not hard to imagine the positive impact this has on local residents. No one likes their morning commute. So this at least gives them something to look forward to. Facebook / Wallingford Sign 5. Community Impact Manager Cassandra Spangler said she believes "it affects the community in a happy way because they come down this 45th Street and they see so many sales signs. 'Come in and buy this,' 'Two for one,' or whatnot. It's just a great way for the community to connect with us." Facebook / Wallingford Sign 6. Philosophy Some of these aren't just jokes. They are mottos to live by. They remind you there's so much left to explore and experience. Especially when it's evil. Facebook / Wallingford Sign 7. Oh, I Get It Some of these are thinkers. They'll make you actually appreciate those mornings that traffic is particularly bad. Especially if you're slower than the far right lane. Facebook / Wallingford Sign 8. Brain Power They have a never-ending supply of hilarious one-liners. Here's a classic from comedian Emo Philips. You need to use your brain for this one. (The telekinesis, that is.) Facebook / Wallingford Sign 9. Ugh They also have their share of groaners. Like stealing a bite from someone's sandwich, this joke is an acquired taste. You've gotta really love puns. Facebook / Wallingford Sign 10. Took Me A While It took me a second to get this one. At first ,I thought they meant that they were only attractive in short bursts. Not sure if that makes the joke funnier, but it does provide a visual image that will stick with me for the rest of my commute, so thanks, sign! Facebook / Wallingford Sign 11. Preach Ain't that the truth? It's just like when you were in school how the first nine months after summer were the worst. This sign just gets us, no matter at what age. Facebook / Wallingford Sign 12. That Oughtta Do It "Excuse me, can you help me-" *Points to sign on head.* "Oh. Well, excuse me." Facebook / Wallingford Sign 13. Thanks So thank you to the Wallingford Sign for bringing a smile to the face of anyone who drives by. It's always nice to see funny signs on a business. If only everyone took after them... Except maybe mortuaries. Facebook / Wallingford Sign Credits: sarcasmsociety.com