I love funky signs and this is one that my sister spotted as we strolled down South Street in Philadelphia today.
The phrase, 'close, but no cigar' and 'nice try, but no cigar', originated in the US around the mid 1900's when fairground stalls gave out cigars as prizes. I mean, just in case you were wondering.
13 comments:
great find
What a great sign!
that is wonderful!
a fab capture...
I always learn stuff hanging out around you;)
Uh oh, watch out for the ash!
Fabulous find ...
Well now I know! Thanks chickie!
Nice shot BTW!
Such a good picture. I hate cigar smoke and when seeing the picture, I could remember the smell of my old bosses cigar.
Funny what triggers the senses.
Ramona
Love that!! Oh, cool about how the saying started too.
What a great image! And so interesting about how the phrase started. Thanks for sharing!
Actually, I WAS wondering! Thanks for that educational little tidbit! And I agree...that's a pretty original sign!
what an eye catcher for sure!
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