This Sneaky License Plate Had the Internet Doing a Double Take

Sometimes, the best jokes are the ones you have to look at twice. That’s exactly what happened when a photo of a seemingly normal license plate in Perth went viral for its clever hidden message. The plate, reading “370HSSV,” appeared innocent—until someone flipped it upside down and revealed its true, hilarious meaning.Shared on Facebook by a user named Jeffrey, the image quickly spread, with people praising the driver’s ingenuity.

Western Australia’s transport officials are known for their strict review process, rejecting nearly 1,000 personalized plates last year for being offensive or inappropriate. Some, like “BUYAGRAM” and “F4K3 T4XI,” were obvious no-gos, while others, like “SAUC3D,” were deemed too risqué.

But this plate? It slipped right under the radar, proving that sometimes, the best tricks are the ones hidden in plain sight. The internet couldn’t get enough of the driver’s clever wordplay, turning an ordinary license plate into a viral sensation. It’s a perfect example of how a little creativity can spark joy—and laughter—in the most unexpected ways.