God knows the New Yorker doesn't need my help getting publicity. But as a (reluctant) fan of the "The Girl with/who..." Stieg Larsson books, this humor piece on the umlaut made me laugh. Yes, out loud. If you're also a (reluctant) fan, take a moment to be amused. Yes, it's short.

Punctuation Fail

I found this sign found at Swedish Hospital, a major medical center with significant funding, in a bathroom that is well-appointed with motion-activated lights and no-touch sanitary fixtures for soap, water and towels.

But apparently the hospital can't afford signs with correct punctuation.  Or grammar. Maybe after all the other expenses, they had to cut back.  Maybe these were on sale.