Signs of the times

Signs of the times

The blue highway signs with white arrows pointing toward hamburgers and toilets are, I would argue, the pinnacle of American civilization. History books will hail names like Musk, Gates, and “The person who made those food signs on the highway.” I know this sounds like I’m setting the bar embarrassingly low, but hear me out. These magnificent beacons of commerce—the ones that tell you there’s a McDonald’s, a Shell station, and if you’re really l…