Australian Road Signs: Offensive or Practical?

[steve2470]

http://screen.yahoo.com/australian-road-signs-offensive-or-practical-30158705.html

In Southern Australia, debate rages on about whether these cheeky road safety billboards are appropriate for the eyes of travelers. Some feel that the messages are offensive and degrading. Others point to the fact that they've actually been working and are making rural roads safer. So, will these messages stay up for good?

If this needs to go to the Lounge, will do.

[Liberal_in_LA]

1. Don't drive like a "Wanker" doesn't Wanker translate into a bad word?

[Missycim]

2. I think

being called a wanker mean "dick" but i could be wrong

[hifiguy]

4. "Jackoff" is the best and most literal translation of

wanker.

[Missycim]

11. You learn something new everyday :D

nt

[longship]

5. A wanker is a masterbater.

According to Christopher Hitchens, that is.

[pennylane100]

9. I believe that too much causes "wankers doom"

That was a popular insult in Uk when I was growing up.

[Gold Metal Flake]

3. Link sez vid no longer available.

Any slideshows?

[Liberal_in_LA]

6. Signs were "Don't drive like a ..." with the following "W" followed by picture of Anchor

"Don't drive like a ..." followed by picture of door knob

"Don't drive like a ..." Followed by picture of rooster

[HappyMe]

7. lol!

That's funny.

[Gold Metal Flake]

12. LOL!

Thanks.

[steve2470]

10. still works for me

[MineralMan]

8. The W anchor one needs

another rebus clue - one for "bleeding."


Don't Drive Like a

Don't drive like a bleeding wanker. That's more powerful, I think.