The Permissive Society Gives, Well, Permission

Branko Collin writes, from Amsterdam:

More and more people seem to think that anything that is not explicitly allowed (by whatever nebulous authority) must therefore be forbidden. This sign posted at the entrance of the Vondelpark in Amsterdam [click to enlarge] seems to pander to that strange sentiment. It starts with a list of things you are allowed to do. Now I can imagine that people wonder about barbecuing — open fires can be dangerous, and assuming that they are forbidden is not much of a stretch. But “acoustic music” and “daytime recreation”? Why, thank you mysterious authority!

More funny/weird/puzzling/stupid Dutch signs here. My favorite is probably the 'prohibited' sign on which the local municipality has left five open spaces, which can be filled with yet-to-be proscribed activities. Now that's foresight!

My favorite sign of all time remains this one.

Comments

[benpal]

In fairness to visually impaired people, the warning should also be imprinted in Braille.

[Andy]

Naakt zonnen verboten? I thought they were cool with nekkid people in Europe!