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Three men stole a custom sign from Titi's NYC Inspired Empanadas on 7th Street, but it was returned with an apology note saying 'So sorry. It was a dick move,' after the incident gained community attention and social media help.
Detroit rapper Gmac Cash released a song criticizing the city's new "Hollywood-style" sign along I-94, expressing that it wasn't the sign the city wanted and mocking its design and cost. The sign, part of the city's efforts to welcome visitors for the upcoming NFL Draft, has received criticism online for its design and cost of $425,000. Gmac Cash, known for addressing current topics in his music, humorously questioned the sign's value and expressed that his critique was not meant to be negative.
Detroit installed a "Hollywood" style sign along I-94 ahead of the NFL Draft, but some are unimpressed with its appearance, comparing it to refrigerator magnets and joking that it looks like it was ordered from Wish. Detroit rapper GMac Cash even released a song dissing the sign. The sign's real appearance differs from an AI-generated rendering that was circulating on social media, leading to mixed reactions from the public.
Hawaiian Rent-All, an equipment rental business in Honolulu, Hawaii, gained viral attention for a sign criticizing President Biden's comparison of a fire in his kitchen to the devastating Maui wildfires. The sign read, "Sorry you almost lost your '67 Corvette in a fire, Mr. President. Maui strong." The company's Facebook post received widespread attention, with users on social media platforms expressing their opinions. Some praised the sign as a reflection of public sentiment, while others defended Biden's response to the wildfires. The controversy arose after Biden made the comparison during a speech in Hawaii, where he recounted a past kitchen fire incident at his home.
The bright "X" sign that was placed on top of the San Francisco headquarters of the social platform formerly known as Twitter has been taken down after complaints from residents and a notice of violation for working without a permit and being unsafe. Despite challenges in San Francisco, Elon Musk stated that X's headquarters will not be moved out of the city.
Elon Musk's X Corp. faced criticism and complaints from neighbors and city officials after erecting a giant lighted X sign on top of its San Francisco headquarters without a permit. The sign, which drew 13 complaints, was deemed unsafe and a nuisance, with flashing lights disturbing residents' sleep. This incident is the latest in a series of impulsive moves by Musk, who recently changed the company's name from Twitter to X and appointed a new CEO. City officials issued a notice of violation, and X Corp. is now dismantling the sign, possibly for improvements or to obtain city approval.
In 1939, the owner of a gas station in Albion, Michigan set up a waiting bench for hitchhikers with a sign above it to let passing cars know where they could pick up someone waiting to hitch a ride. The photo of three women waiting patiently with suitcases is an incredible piece of history, although the attitude towards hitchhiking has changed for good reason.