POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – A 77-year-old Florida woman is speaking out after receiving a randomized license plate from the state DMV that many are interpreting as spelling out a cheeky phrase straight out of a comedy sketch.
Nancy Dello Stritto was stunned when her new plate arrived bearing the combination "SQZ A55." With Florida’s signature orange graphic wedged between "SQZ" and "A55," the tag quickly took on a life of its own, appearing to read "SQUEEZE ASS" to drivers and onlookers across the Sunshine State.
Rather than immediately shrugging it off, Dello Stritto reached out to the Florida DMV for a free replacement, as state policy allows for such swaps when plates are deemed objectionable. But before making the final call, she put the decision to a vote.
The tally? A decisive 16-to-1 in favor of keeping the now-famous plate.
Friends, sons, and neighbors overwhelmingly urged her to hold onto the humorous tag, turning what started as an awkward bureaucratic mix-up into a local conversation piece.
The story has ignited a wave of online commentary, with many Floridians and drivers nationwide sharing their own tales of odd DMV plates while poking fun at the randomness of the system. Some praised Dello Stritto for rolling with the punches and embracing the unexpected.
Florida’s DMV has not commented publicly on this specific plate, but the agency routinely issues randomized combinations and offers replacements upon request. In this case, the senior decided the laughs were worth more than a swap.
As one neighbor reportedly told her: the plate is pure "Florida gold."Dello Stritto has since leaned into the moment, proving that even at 77, a little Sunshine State humor can brighten the road ahead.
