I tried to get the DMN to write this story — on the typeface change on American highway signs — a couple years ago, when I noticed the change on I-20 in east Texas. I was told it was a little too dorky.
Now I see it’s the most emailed story at nytimes.com.
Who’s too dorky now? (Wait, don’t answer that.)
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16 August | 10:10 | abby
know what? I thought I noticed those when I was up in MA, but once I drove down I 35 in TX it became really obvious.
Joshie, you're dorky, but in a really cute way. Happy travels to my old stomping grounds!
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