A Case of Arrested Development?
Judging by the “message” and, perhaps, by the handwriting, I’d say the graffiti on the CLOSED sign at the church was done by someone with about an eight-year-old’s mentality. If it was an eight-year-old in my classroom, they’d earn a barely passing grade for the handwriting part. But I think it was probably done by an adult who is still confused between handwriting methods — D’Nealian or stick-and-ball? Not a good example of either. Plus the arrow and the ellipsis are a bit more sophisticated than most eight-year-olds might do. A bit.
As for the message, itself… it was probably intended to be funny or clever. Presumably, a message conveys news, advice, or a request. I guess this is “advice” albeit advice to break the law. Definitely an eight-year-old’s mentality. Let’s put it up for a vote. Clever or stupid?
I imagine it was done by a disgruntled tourist although an ORF Board Member suggested it was probably a disgruntled neighbor. I’m not aware that any of the neighbors have ever used the church on a regular basis for saying prayers or even for quiet meditation and we have no eight-year-olds living in town. So I’m discounting that suggestion. Mostly.
I’ve replaced the sign. I wonder how long the new one will last. I’m thinking one replacement is enough. Any more is way above my pay grade.
I just love your blog. I can’t help but think this might be related to CHOP/CHAZ in Seattle. I was recently in Seattle and there was so much graffiti. People these days aren’t respectful.
You are so right! I probably shouldn’t have blogged about it. I’m getting flack for being “judgemental” among other things. Like now we should be accepting of everything??? I despair!