The unintended second message is probably closer to the truth, anyways.
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See above , this instance is for "text that conveys opposite messages when read in a different manner."
It's not necessary for it to be confusing, just conflictingly readable.
Whatever you say. I guess you can read it wrong, but you can't confuse its meaning.
As I said, "See above Go read the difference between this instance and dontdeadopeninside
Most posts in this community are like that. The focus of this community is not on confusing design, but rather on the humor offered by the contrast in interpretation of the design. The intent doesn't have to be ambiguous.