![]() ![]() What, exactly, was ironic about the signs we surely could not say, not then. We chuckled at them growing up, snarkily admiring their confidence with the self-satisfied glee of children who have recently discovered irony. My brother and I have always loved these signs. This is some biblical shit, some hefty contemplation for the cars trundling innocently toward the nearby outlet mall. ![]() “IF YOU DIED / TODAY,” the first inquires, “WHERE / WOULD YOU SPEND / ETERNITY?” The second advises that “HELL IS / REAL.” The “H” in that one gets its own special red color to signify how seriously the sign wishes itself to be taken. The 90-minute drive from my childhood home to visit my grandmother necessitates passing a pair of gigantic road signs written in all-caps white lettering on a black background. Sign up for our newsletter to get submission announcements and stay on top of our best work. ![]()
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