50 Pinoy Signs and Spoofs
The Filipinos’ propensity for spoofs of popular signs shows no sign of abating. Pinoy humor, even in the most difficult situations always worms its way, and usually ends up softening the impact of what could otherwise be a bad situation.
That is typically Filipino. After all, we are not known as one of the happiest people in the world for nothing. Why do Filipinos thrive despite the adversities? Read on some of the business signs found throughout the Philippines and you’ll see why.
1. BEAUTY PARLOR in San Juan City: “CUT & FACE”
2. WHOLESALER of DUCK EGGS (balot) in Batangas: “STARDUCKS”
3. FAST FOOD eatery in Nueva Ecija: “VIOLYBEE”
4. INTERNET CAFÉ among squatters area in Tondo: “CAFÉ PINDOT” (due excessive touch)
5. LAUNDRY SHOP in University Belt, Manila: “SUMMA CUM LAUNDRY”
6. PETSHOP in Ortigas: “PUSSIES AND BITCHES”
7. PETSHOP in Kamuning: “PAKITA MO PET MO”
8. BAKERY in Quezon City: “BREAD PIT”
9. BANK in Alabang, Muntinlupa: “ALABANK”
10. RESTAURANT in Pampanga: “MEKENI ROGERS”
11. RESTAURANT in Marikina City: “JOHNNY’S PRIDE CHICKEN: FRIED OF MARIKINA”
12. BOXING GYM in Pasay City: “BLOW JAB GYM”
13. TOMBSTONE MAKER in Antipolo City: “LITO LAPIDA”
14. COPY CENTER in Sikatuna Village: “PAKOPYA NI EDGAR” (sounds like the Pinoy musical band)
15. BEERHOUSE in Cavite: CHICK POINT”
16. LAUNDROMAT in Sikatuna: “STAR WASH: ATTACK OF THE CLOTHES”
17. INTERNET CAFÉ in Taguig: "n@kopi@"
18. BEAUTY SALON in Manila: “CURL UP AND DYE”
19. GOTO (rice meal) eatery in Bulacan: “GEE CONGEE”
20. WATER REFILLING STATION in Dapitan: “WA-THIRST”
21. CHICKEN FEEDS Store in Bulacan: “ROBO COCK”
22. SHOE REPAIR shop in Marikina: “DR. SHOE BAGO”
23. SHOE REPAIR store in Commonwealth: “SHOEPERMAN: (we will HEAL you, save your SOLE, and even DYE for you)
24. PET SHOP in Caloocan City: “PETNESS FIRST”
25. FLOWER SHOP in Quezon City: “SUSAN ROSES”
26. TAXICAB Operator: INCOME TAXI”
27. WATCH STORE selling second-hand items: “2ND TIME AROUND”
28. SQUID (pusit) STALL in wet market: “PUSIT TO THE LIMIT”
29. GAY LAWYER’s extension office: “NOTA REPUBLIC”
30. CARPENTER’s ceiling installer home-office: “KISAME STREET”
31. CAR REPAIR shop: “BANGGA KA DAY?”
32. AQUATIC PET STORE in Malolos: “FISH BE WITH YOU”
33. BEAUTY SALON in community with lot of OCW families: “SAUDIA HAIRLINES”
34. BAKERY in Metro: “ANAK NG TINAPAY”
35. RESTO eatery along Mayon Road, Manila: “MAY LISA EATERY”
36. LAUNDRY SHOP: “WASH YOUR PROBLEM”
37. ICE CREAM parlor: “DILA LANG ANG KATAPAT!”
38. CHICHARON stall: “CHICHA HUT”
39. PIZZA STORE in neighborhood: “PIZZA HOT”
40. FISHBALL CART near UST: “EAT MY BALLS”
41. BARBERSHOP in Cagayan De Oro: “PINOY BIG BARBER”
42. RESTO eatery: “LAST SUPPER”
43. PEANUT VENDOR’s cart: “MANI NI PAPA”
44. GYM owned by gay in Malolos: “GAYMANN FITNESS CENTER”
45. PARTY NEEDS store: “BALLOON-BALLOONAN”
46. CHINESE RESTAURANT in Pasig: “LAH FANG”
47. FRESH CHICKEN store owned by woman named Dina who claims “fresh chickens daily”: “DINA FRESH CHICKEN”
48. BAKESHOP with specialty "monay" bread: “TRIMONAY”
49. BEAUTY SALON beside internet café with same owner: “HAIR DOT COMB”
50. RESTAURANT SIGNAGE: “We are open 25 hrs. a day – no lunch/dinner breaks!”
