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Satirical piece mocks pedestrian confusion over 'Sidewalk Closed' sign in Chicago

By

The Onion Staff

19d ago· 2 min readen

Summary

A satirical article from The Onion-style publication describing a fictional scenario where pedestrians in Chicago become panicked and disoriented after encountering a "Sidewalk Closed" sign, with no alternative route provided. The piece humorously exaggerates the confusion and helplessness of commuters who don't know where to walk instead.

Key quotes

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But this is the sidewalk
Sidewalk Closed
Plunged into sudden disarray and confusion, pedestrians on Augusta Boulevard were reportedly left frightened and wandering helplessly
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CHICAGO—Plunged into sudden disarray and confusion, pedestrians on Augusta Boulevard were reportedly left frightened and wandering helplessly Monday after encountering a bright orange “Sidewalk Closed” sign. According to witnesses, a growing crowd of diso

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