Ontario Pizza Hut Sign Typo Spawns a Legion of Circumspect Commentators
In an age where emojis and abbreviations reign supreme, a simple typo can have catastrophic consequences. This was precisely the case for a Pizza Hut eatery in Ontario that accidentally posted a sign that read, “Sorry for the inconvenience, we are closed due to unforeseen circumcisions.”
The sign was meant to read, “unforeseen circumstances,” an easy mistake that could have arisen from typing too fast or using predictive text software. Unfortunately for the hapless staff at the Pizza Hut in question, the gaffe was quickly spotted by passers-by, who took to social media to gleefully dish the dirt on the eatery.
One Twitter user, known only as @PizzaForOne, posted a picture of the sign, quipping, “Is this what they mean by a cut-rate pizza place?” The tweet has since been retweeted over 10,000 times and has sparked a flurry of activity on social media.
Another Twitter user, @PizzaLover69, chimed in with the ever-so-helpful comment, “I wonder if they’re serving pepperoni or salami pizza today?” A stream of witty comments followed, with most people agreeing that the typo was hilarious, but also expressing some sympathy for the unfortunate staff.
The Pizza Hut chain was quick to issue an apology, stating that the sign was not put up intentionally and that the offending staff members had been spoken to. “We apologize for any offense caused by the sign,” said a company spokesperson. “We are investigating the matter further and will take appropriate action to ensure that this never happens again.”
Despite the apology, the sign has become a viral sensation, with social media users around the world weighing in on the subject. Some have even gone so far as to suggest that the typo was an intentional marketing ploy, designed to draw attention to the eatery in question.
One particularly trenchant commentator, known only as @PizzaConnoisseur, suggested that “this whole thing was probably a stunt to distract us from the fact that their pizza sucks.” Harsh words, but perhaps fitting in light of the attention the sign has garnered.
The Ontario Pizza Hut franchise owner has not responded to calls for comment on the incident, but it’s safe to say that they are probably not thrilled with the publicity. Whether or not the sign was an intentional ploy, the fact remains that people are talking about the place, and in the world of fast food, any attention is good attention.
As for those who have been sensitized to the issue of circumcision, they may be pleased to know that the restaurant is not actually performing the procedure on site. Instead, they are serving up hot, fresh pizza to anyone who cares to stop by. And who knows, maybe the promise of some unintentional humor will be enough to draw in some curious customers.
