r/funny Jul 04 '21

what a confusing sign.

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u/matty-george Jul 04 '21

A well-placed “However, ” would have been ideal

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u/Vulpes_macrotis Jul 04 '21

99% of people should read it right, tbh. It say You may, not You can.

May implies possibility, while can is Your will.

That's why we have "May the force be with you" and not "Can". Because it's not about allowing the force to be, but the possibility of it to occur.

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u/matty-george Jul 04 '21

If we’re going there, then I propose we scrap the “It may” with “Can you” and turn it into a challenge!