A Nigerian woman living in the United Kingdom has become an internet sensation after sharing photos of a badly written notice she encountered at a London nightclub. Orupabo Lolia, who resides in the UK, could not believe her eyes when she spotted the notice during a night out.
The Hilarious Club Notice That Went Viral
Lolia took to Facebook to express her amusement at the poorly written notice, which contained multiple spelling errors and grammatical mistakes. She wrote in her post: "I go club for London see wetin I see, what is 'Sleepers', 'Club ours'? Bruhhh who typed this sh.t". Her post quickly gained traction as social media users joined in the laughter.
The notice was intended to inform clubgoers about the establishment's dress code and prohibited items. However, the management's attempt at formal communication turned into a comedy of errors that left many questioning the writer's literacy level.
Breaking Down the Spelling Blunders
The notice contained several glaring mistakes that immediately caught attention. The word 'slippers' was misspelled as 'sleepers', suggesting club patrons might arrive in their pajamas rather than footwear. The notice also referred to 'club hours' as 'club ours', completely changing the meaning of the phrase.
Other errors included writing 'shisha puff' as one word - 'shishapuff' - and poor capitalization throughout the text. The full notice read:
"IMPORTANT NOTICE. Please No Tracksuits, Joggers, Hoodies, E-Cigarettes, Shishapuff, Shorts And Sleepers Are Not Allowed In The Lounge During Club Ours. Please Dress Smart. Thanks Management."
The notice banned several items including tracksuits, joggers, hoodies, e-cigarettes, shorts, and the famously misspelled 'sleepers'. Club management also prohibited shisha puff and advised patrons to dress smartly for their venue.
Social Media Reactions and Responses
Nigerian social media users had a field day with the poorly written notice, with many expressing their amusement through hilarious comments and observations.
Teks-Tee Phrancis commented: "Illiterates beyond borders," suggesting that poor English skills exist everywhere, not just in Nigeria. Goodluck Ataria wondered: "Can London people do without Tracksuits? Well, what do I know?"
Chi Amaka simply declared: "Nah olodo write this thing. Club ours," using the Nigerian pidgin term for someone who is academically challenged. MK Dominic added: "No be everybody wey go white man land sabi English," pointing out that not everyone who travels abroad masters the English language.
Dåvé Trìllz humorously questioned: "Which one be E-ciggareth again na. Abi na Electronic Cigarette?????? Or the typist was stammering there?" while Chinedum Nwankwo suggested the writer might have been under the influence: "He was drunk when he typed it."
Broader Context of UK Nightlife Changes
This amusing incident comes at a time when UK nightclubs are facing significant challenges and reinventing themselves. According to the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), approximately 400 venues - about a third of UK clubs - have shut down since 2020.
High operational costs and changing preferences among Generation Z have forced many establishments to reconsider their business models. Pryzm Kingston, a well-known club in southwest London that has hosted artists like Billie Eilish and Stormzy, recently closed for renovation with plans to transform into a smaller club and dance bar.
Club owners across Britain are adapting to what modern partygoers want, with many venues downsizing or changing their format entirely. This context makes the poorly written notice from an existing London club somewhat ironic, as establishments strive to present themselves professionally while competing in a challenging market.
The viral notice serves as a reminder that even in major global cities like London, communication errors can occur, providing entertainment and sparking conversations about language standards in business environments.
