Larry: This is one of my favorite motel signs on 99. I like how they give each of the letters in "MOTEL" its own section. I bet when you stay here they give you your own room. Is it just me or do you see a big strip of bacon?

Brett: Huh. Now that you mention it, I do see the bacon. On the whole this sign makes me want to run away screaming...maybe weeping too. It inspires no confidence in me with the seeming rickety gaps between all of it's parts and the "bacon" makes me think that the place is held together with duct tape and twine. Sure a person could point out the dynamic tension of the negative vs. positive spaces of the sign and sweeping arc of the "bacon" as contrasted with harsh straight edges and pointy corners of the blocks...you feel like going for breakfast?

Larry: Oh yeah! I think I know why there is vacancy...the "color tv" sign is in black and white. People don't trust that sort of thing.

Brett: Nope, they sure don't. I'm also confused by the "commercial rates" on their sign. Is that for the phone? The customers? The regulars? What? This brings me to my next question, why is this one of your favorites on 99, Larry?

Larry: I'm glad you asked. You see, during a time when most Motels relied upon flashy arrows to draw the patrons in, this place dared to use "bacon" and other mysterious messages that make you want to not only spend the night but stay for breakfast too!
 

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Here is what others have said:

Jan says: I love the picture of the phone.

Ian says: I always liked the DIRECT DIALING sign on this place. WOOOO! DIRECT DIALING! The FUTURE!

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