If you're an Ottowa-area city official developing signage to promote your business district, don't leave any empty space, as graffiti artists might introduce libidinous symbols pointing to your non-existent red-light scrumping district.

This sign, outside of Constance Bay near Ottawa, was designed with a grid of six boxes with symbols indicating the town's attractions for passers by. The problem is there were only five noteworthy things for the sign — leaving a perfect opportunity for an anonymous graffiti artist.

Town leaders realized something was wrong when traffic to the local pet store, Chetsteron's Cat House, suddenly increased. (Thanks for the tip Hypnotoad [Ottawa Citizen]

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