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Can Some Of Them Even Count To Fifty?

, , , , , | Right | July 8, 2026

I’m a visitor on Big Island in Hawaii. I swing by a convenience store and find myself giggling at a sign on prominent display at the checkout, containing some bullet points:

Sign:

  • Hawaii is a state in the United States, so you’re still in America.
  • Yes, we accept US Dollars, because this is still America.
  • Thank you for saying our English is good, because… still America.
  • If you’re not from the USA, this sign does not apply to you.

Me: “Funny sign.”

Cashier: “It’s not meant to be funny. It’s a vital PSA.”

Me: “I’m so sorry to hear that.”

Cashier: “Jokes on me, I guess. Half of ’em can’t even read anyway…”