The Crazy Double-Sign Dilemma at Target: Do Not Enter or Enter Only?

Harper Quill

Updated Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

A recent image from outside a Target store has sparked a wave of humorous reactions on Reddit. The image, titled "Thank you, Target," captures a perplexing scene through a glass door. Two contradictory signs are affixed to the door, leaving many scratching their heads and laughing out loud.

The top sign is a prominent red circle with the words "DO NOT ENTER" boldly displayed in white, capital letters. Beneath it, a horizontal rectangular sign reads "Enter Only," also in bold, white letters against a red background. This juxtaposition of "Do Not Enter" and "Enter Only" has created a delightful conundrum for anyone attempting to use the door.

Redditors were quick to share their thoughts on the image. One user humorously noted, "It's good they sell food, beds, and clothes because you’ll need them now you're stuck there for eternity." Another commenter pondered the semantics, asking, "What's a generic word for passing through a doorway? Does English have one? Transgress doesn't sound right."

Some users speculated that the word "exit" might have been cut off from the photo, while others were reminded of similar confusing signs, like the one at Griffith Observatory that reads "Entrance / Not an Entrance." One witty comment suggested, "Only enter through here, but not right now," poking fun at the contradictory instructions.

The image, set against an overcast sky with a parking lot visible through the glass door, also prompted creative interpretations. "They cancel each other out, so it’s just a normal door now," quipped one user. Another playfully added, "There’s always an egress on aisle 14."

Among the funniest reactions was a comment stating, "It's amazing, I **cannot** get left!" which perfectly captures the bewilderment caused by the signs. Another simply stated, "Instruction unclear," summing up the collective confusion.

This crazy double-sign dilemma at Target is a perfect example of how a seemingly minor detail can capture the internet's imagination and provide a moment of levity. The image continues to garner laughs and comments as people try to make sense of the conflicting messages. So next time you visit Target, keep an eye out for amusing signs—you never know what might make you do a double-take!

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Top Comments from Reddit

MrSpud_is_a_Chad

its good they sell food, beds, clothes cause you’ll need them now your stuck there for eternity

practicalpurpose

What's a generic word for passing through a doorway? Does English have one? Transgress doesn't sound right 

Nomad_00

The word "exit" was probably cut off from the photo

2Pizzas1Box

Reminds me of the "Entrance / Not an Entrance" sign at Griffith Observatory.

AlwaysSunnynDEN

Only enter through here, but not right now.

paladindan

They cancel each other out, so it’s just a normal door now.

uneducatedexpert

There’s always an egress on aisle 14

ExBx

It's amazing, I **cannot** get left!

Usernamecheckout101

Instruction unclear.

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