The quirky signs of Bangalore and why you shouldn’t miss them!

Osborne Road, Near Ulsoor Lake

Attitude, smarts, funnies and a little bit of broken English – you’ll find it all in Bangalore. Not very different from the rest of India, this is a city that comprises a thriving cosmopolitan culture, and infrastructural nightmares. Despite bad roads, five-hour power cuts and a seemingly apathetic system, the average Bangalorean doesn’t miss a chance to show off their quirky side!

1. What’s a bigger deterrent? The fine or the beating?

Spotted near RT Nagar
Spotted near RT Nagar

2. Looks like the search engine business isn’t very conducive for the giants any more!

Pirated DVDs are a common sight on most streets in Bangalore
Pirated DVDs are a common sight on most streets in Bangalore

3. So, with Google getting in movies, ‘Yaahoo’ ought to have another venture lined up right?

Spotted one of these at a cigarette shop in town.
Spotted one of these at a cigarette shop in town.

4. Wouldn’t we all love that!

The auto-rickshaws of Bangalore... they require another post really!
The auto-rickshaws of Bangalore… they require another post really!

5. No! There is no bestiality being hinted at here. No really!

Spotted in Indiranagar
Spotted in Indiranagar

6. Aah the eternal optimist (not!)

Spotted in Cox Town
Spotted in Cox Town

7. What were you saying about meeting an abusive auto-driver?

Spotted in Koramangala
Spotted in Koramangala

8. Like those “if you don’t like my driving” signs!

Spotted near MG Road
Spotted near MG Road

9. Ahem… Any guesses what is available here? Shoes. You are forgiven.

Spotted in Shivajinagar
Spotted in Shivajinagar

Have you seen any of these?

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