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Tig Notaro Puts A 'No Moleste' Sign On Hotel Doorknob In Mexico, Feels Weird About It

Lost In Translation: 'No Moleste' Signs In Mexican Hotels
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The word for "to bother" or "to annoy" in Spanish is molestar, a fact which creeps out some English speakers.

Watch comedienne Tig Notaro discusses her experience of hanging a 'No Moleste' sign on her hotel room door in a Mexico. Born in Jackson Mississippi, Notaro has been featured on "Last Comic Standing", Comedy Central Presents special and "The Sarah Silverman Program."

"Nope, no moleste... not tonight. Try a couple doors down," Notaro says.

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