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Pizza Restaurant's Strict No-Ketchup Rule Sign

A photograph of a rectangular sign mounted on a beige wall, likely in a pizza restaurant. The sign has a slightly worn appearance with a green and red border. At the top, bold red text reads 'IMPORTANT (MUST READ)'. Below, black text states the establishment's strict policy: 'WE STRICTLY DON'T ALLOW KETCHUP OR ANY OTHER SAUCES WITH OUR PIZZA IN OUR PREMISES. VIOLATING THE CHEF'S RULE (ITALIAN STANDARD RULE) WILL BE CHARGED Rs. 500/- WITHOUT ANY ARGUMENTS.' The sign shows minor wear on the edges and surface, indicating it has been displayed for some time.
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WE STRICTLY DON'T ALLOW KETCHUP OR ANY OTHER SAUCES WITH OUR PIZZA IN OUR PREMISES. VIOLATING THE CHEF'S RULE (ITALIAN STANDARD RULE) WILL BE CHARGED Rs. 500/- WITHOUT ANY ARGUMENTS.

Overview

A photograph of a rectangular sign mounted on a beige wall, likely in a pizza restaurant. The sign has a slightly worn appearance with a green and red border. At the top, bold red text reads 'IMPORTANT (MUST READ)'. Below, black text states the establishment's strict policy: 'WE STRICTLY DON'T ALLOW KETCHUP OR ANY OTHER SAUCES WITH OUR PIZZA IN OUR PREMISES. VIOLATING THE CHEF'S RULE (ITALIAN STANDARD RULE) WILL BE CHARGED Rs. 500/- WITHOUT ANY ARGUMENTS.' The sign shows minor wear on the edges and surface, indicating it has been displayed for some time.

Origin notes

The image is sourced from X.com (formerly Twitter) under the 'WholesomeMeme' context, suggesting it was user-created and shared as a humorous or lighthearted observation of a strict restaurant policy. The content appears to be an unedited photograph of a real physical sign, likely taken in an actual pizza establishment.

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