#9: Thanks for Nothing
Running a small business is hard stuff. Not every small business will remain open forever, and that’s okay. If a business owner has to shut down, at least they made a good effort and tried something new. Well, at least that’s what we like to tell ourselves. The owner of this defunct business probably thinks otherwise.
This lonely sign reads, “Closed for business. Thanks to everyone.” Now, this “thank you” might be genuine. They might be thanking the community from the bottom of their heart for the support over the years. That’s not as interesting, though. It’s more fun to read this sign with a sarcastic tone. Imagine this business owner saying “thanks to everyone” in a snarky way, as if to imply it was the neighborhood’s fault the business went under. Now that’s the type of drama we love to hear!