Some Real Examples That Didn’t Make the Cut:
Rejected Plate
Why It Was Blocked
RAMP4GE
Sounds like “rape rage”
SAUC3D
Slang term with sexual connotation
L8R SK8R
Could promote unsafe behavior
B1G T1TZ
Obvious adult meaning
Yet somehow, 370HSSV passed through — either because the system didn’t catch its upside-down secret… or because it was just ambiguous enough to fly under the radar.
Either way — kudos to the owner.
Why We Love These “Upside-Down” Plates
This isn’t the first time a number-letter combo has sparked online joy.
Hidden messages in license plates tap into our love of:
Puns & wordplay
Secret codes
Rebellious wit without breaking rules
Think of it as modern-day graffiti — legal, silent, and seen by hundreds every day.
Other famous flip-friendly plates include:
80085 → “BOOBS”
31LLY → “BILLIE” or “SLIILY” depending on orientation
1134 → “hIll” when flipped (used in horror films!)
They’re like inside jokes — visible only to those who notice.
A Fine Line Between Clever and Crude
While most people find these plates amusing, some argue they encourage sneaky vulgarity — especially when kids might spot them.
But here’s the thing:
Language evolves.
So do symbols.
And so does humor.
As long as nothing breaks laws or harms others, there’s room for playful expression — even on four wheels.
Still, don’t expect this one to last forever.
With the spotlight shining bright, WA Transport may review it soon.
Will it be recalled?
Or will it become a legend?
Only time — and bureaucracy — will tell.
Final Thoughts
You don’t need fireworks to make a statement.
But you do deserve a little fun in your commute.
So next time you’re stuck in traffic…
look around.
Check the car ahead.
Flip its plate in your mind.
See if there’s a secret hiding in plain sight.
Because real wit isn’t loud.
It’s quiet.
And sometimes,
it’s written backward — waiting for someone smart enough to read it upside down.
And that kind of clever?
It deserves a double take.
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