Social media users are buzzing over a license plate that has unexpectedly gone viral after catching sharp eyes online. Spotted in the parking lot of a shopping center in Perth, the customized plate on a Kia Sportage drew attention for cleverly disguising what many believe to be a cheeky hidden message.
The photo was shared on Facebook by a user named Jeffrey on The Bell Tower Times 2.0 page. At first glance, the plate — reading 370HSSV — appeared completely ordinary. But when viewed upside down, or after a second look, the characters seemed to form a suggestive word, quickly sparking curiosity and laughter.
Once the hidden meaning was noticed, the post exploded. Thousands of users flooded the comments section, praising the creativity, joking about how it passed inspection, or simply expressing amusement at the clever wordplay.
What makes the story even more intriguing is how the plate managed to avoid rejection by Western Australia’s transport authorities. Last year alone, nearly 1,000 personalized plate requests were denied for containing offensive or inappropriate messages — yet this one slipped through unnoticed.
Rejected examples such as SAUC3D and RAMP4GE were flagged for suggestive language, while others like F4K3 T4XI and BUYAGRAM were turned down for referencing illegal activity. Although personalized plates are more commonly requested by men, every submission is reviewed by a panel tasked with determining whether it meets acceptable standards.
This viral moment shows how social media can transform an everyday detail into an online phenomenon. What began as a subtle visual trick on a license plate quickly captured widespread attention, highlighting how humor and creativity can surface in the most unexpected places.
