A Sign of the Times

A hotel pool that gleams with inviting aqua hues. A sign stands sentinel beside it with a significant and startlingly candid message. It boldly advises, “Do Not Enter The Pool If You Are Ill With Diarrhea.” While the instruction is a matter of hygiene, its forthright nature can’t help but induce a mixture of gasps and chuckles among the sunbathers and swimmers.

It’s a sign of sensible precaution, yet its unvarnished honesty adds an amusing twist to poolside decorum. The signboard reminds guests to swim responsibly and gives them a tale of unexpected honesty that will make a splash in their vacation stories.