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demagogue

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While you guys were loafing around this weekend, I've been doing some field research in our favorite city.

 

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OrbWeaver

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I wonder how often they update that population on that sign. Do they just spray over it and rewrite it, or build an entire new sign?

 

That was my first thought too. Having to get a new sign every time someone dies or has a baby must become quite expensive in the long run.

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Midnight

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Probably based on latest census info. I think the census in the US used to be something like every 10 years, presumably more frequent now so having signs like that hardly seems sensible. I remember passing through a little village in the US years ago that had a tiny population (less than 50), wouldn't have thought that would merit a sign :-)

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I wouldn't doubt they use decals. I don't remember for this sign, but I've seen them used on other signs before. But yeah, maybe just once every 10 years or so with the census, for fiscal purposes or whatever. Could be as much an administrative status than literally the number of people actually living there at a given time. Actually, I have no idea though.

 

@Midnight, more research needs to be done to get to the bottom of this.

Maybe everybody just left for the weekend for all I know.

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That was my first thought too. Having to get a new sign every time someone dies or has a baby must become quite expensive in the long run.

 

I think we found the solution to the State's fiscal crisis. CUT ALL SIGN PRODUCTION!

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Sharp suit, too.

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