Episode Details

In this episode of pplpod, we unlock the surprising history behind the door hanger, that ubiquitous plastic sign hanging from your hotel room knob. We explore how these signs are used for everything from ensuring hotel privacy and deterring thieves to signaling that school testing is in progress.

We also dive into the darker side of the "Do Not Disturb" sign, discussing how they have been used to conceal criminal activity, suspicious deaths, and even the preparations for the 2017 Las Vegas shooting. Finally, we look at the business of Direct to Door Advertising and how the term "doorhanger" has even made its way into user interface design for web browsers.