Neon signs can be one of the most effective ways for a store, garage, hotel or even an amusement park to to let the world know they’re there, the only downside being that they all have one common flaw – when they fail they end up spelling some truly hilarious and inappropriate words, proven by these examples.
What once spelt something as innocent as ‘Hillsdale’ now spells LSD and a drug store that once spelt London Drugs now reads the message ‘do drugs’. Whilst neon signs look amazing, when they go wrong it’s hilarious…
1. Hillsdale
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ1ODYzODIzMDQ1/funny-neon-sign-fails-1jpg.jpg)
2. Shell
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ1ODYzODIzMDQ0/funny-neon-sign-fails-2jpg.jpg)
3. Hotel Cass
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2MTMyMzI0MDM3/funny-neon-sign-fails-3jpg.jpg)
4. London Drugs
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2MTMyMjU4NTAx/funny-neon-sign-fails-4jpg.jpg)
5. Buttrey Rental
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2MTMyMjU4NTAw/funny-neon-sign-fails-5jpg.jpg)
6. Harmons
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2MTMyMzg5NTcz/funny-neon-sign-fails-6jpg.jpg)
7. Fuddruckers
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2MTMyNTg2MTgx/funny-neon-sign-fails-7jpg.jpg)
8. Morrisons
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2MTMyMzI0MDM2/funny-neon-sign-fails-8jpg.jpg)
9. Elmhurst
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2MTMyMzg5NTcy/funny-neon-sign-fails-9jpg.jpg)
10. Scrapbooks
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2MTMyNDU1MTA5/funny-neon-sign-fails-10jpg.jpg)
11. First American Tile
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2MTMyNTIwNjQ1/funny-neon-sign-fails-11jpg.jpg)
12. Cocktail Lounge
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2MTMyNTIwNjQ0/funny-neon-sign-fails-12jpg.jpg)
13. Angus Steak Houses
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2MTMyNzE3MjUz/funny-neon-sign-fails-13jpg.jpg)
14. Amusements
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2MTMyNDU1MTA4/funny-neon-sign-fails-14jpg.jpg)
15. London Drugs
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2MTMyNjUxNzE3/funny-neon-sign-fails-15jpg.jpg)
16. Starbucks Coffee
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2MTMyNTg2MTgw/funny-neon-sign-fails-16jpg.jpg)
17. Fast & Easy
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2MTMyNzgyNzg5/funny-neon-sign-fails-17jpg.jpg)
18. Milford Plaza
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2MTMyNjUxNzE2/funny-neon-sign-fails-18jpg.jpg)
19. Bare Feet Shoes
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2MTMyNzE3MjUy/funny-neon-sign-fails-19jpg.jpg)
20. Danals
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2MTMyODQ4MzI1/funny-neon-sign-fails-20jpg.jpg)
21. Self Storage
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2MTMyOTEzODYx/funny-neon-sign-fails-21jpg.jpg)
22. Blockbuster Video
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2MTMyOTc5Mzk3/funny-neon-sign-fails-22jpg.jpg)
23. Petco Supplies & Fish
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2NDAwNjkzOTU2/funny-neon-sign-fails-23jpg.jpg)
24. Dynasty Buffet
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTQxOTU0NDQ2NDAwNjkzOTU3/funny-neon-sign-fails-24jpg.jpg)