‘Sidewalk Closed’ Sign Leaves Pedestrians Frightened, Wandering Helplessly - The Onion
…a growing crowd of disoriented commuters were milling anxiously in front of the sign, with one woman sobbing quietly into her hands and saying, “But this is the sidewalk,” while several others began drifting aimlessly into yards, bushes, and even the street.
May 16, 2026