As we all know, signs have one purpose and one purpose only: inform, notify or warn people of certain things that they need to know. However, not every sign on the planet has to be concise and boring, and these 35+ hilarious and sometimes confusing sings from around the world are perfect examples of that.
Instead of just delivering the message in a straightforward way, there appear to be a lot of sign makers out there with a healthy portion of creativity and humor.
As a result, these real signs will definitely make you chuckle, frown your eyebrows โ or both. Weโve compiled a list of the funniest and weirdest signs around, so without further ado, letโs take a look.
1) You really canโt do anything here
Some methods of public transportation are definitely stricter than others. Apparently, itโs not allowed to play the guitar, cut benches with a saw, use rollerskates or do other weird stuff when youโre on public transport in Switzerland. Good to know!
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Remy Sharp, Flickr
2) Falling kangaroos
Falling boulders? Thatโs a sign youโll come across once in a while if youโre driving in dangerous areas. Cliff-diving kangaroos, however, are something else entirely. If you see this sign on the road, keep an eye out for these animals dropping out of the sky โ you never know.
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robdownunder, Flickr
3) Dogs can read too?
Unfortunately, some people still need signs to tell them to pick up after their dog. However, this sign hasnโt forgotten about the dogs too, because they deserve instructions written on a sign as well. โGrrrr, ruff, ruff, woof!โ We donโt know if all the four-footers will listen, but itโs worth a try.
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Imgur
4) Guess which days
A sign that says thereโs a guard dog nearby is definitely intimidating, but this sign maker decided to add an element of luck to the danger. The dog is only on guard three days in the week, but you canโt be certain which days itโs guarding. Clever!
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Paul Smith, Flickr
5) No cars allowed
Sometimes, signs to indicate reserved parking spots can definitely come in handy, but it looks like this parking spot is only meant for a very special type of vehicleโฆ In fact, only eagles are allowed to โparkโ or land here. Well, at least these majestic birds now have a good spot to rest their wings!
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Jamie Anderson, Flickr
6) Beware of Bob!
If you see this sign, beware of Bob! It does kind of make you wonder what Bob has done that warrants his own warning signโฆ In any case, itโs a hilarious sight to see and just keep an eye out for anyone named โBobโ, because you never know.
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CaptPiper, Flickr
7) What does it say?
The world would be a lot more boring without humorous signs, and the person who placed this sign definitely agreed. Youโre not even allowed to read this private sign, so please donโt read it. Too late? Shame on you.
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Reddit
8) Always in a correct state
Because the gate must be open or shut at all times according to the sign, it will always be in the correct position. Perhaps the person who made it is a fan of Schrรถdingers Cat?
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liskoturri, Reddit
9) Unless youโre Superman or a mermaid
Some things and rules in life are so obvious that you shouldnโt have to put them on a sign, but itโs good to emphasize it anyway. When youโre underwater, donโt breathe. Well, unless youโre a mermaid or a superhero โ then, by all means, go ahead.
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FunnySigns
10) Penguins playing hide and seek
At the Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town, South Africa, youโll probably have a good chance at spotting a penguin or two. But how hilarious is the idea that you may find penguins underneath cars, especially in South Africa? These lovely animals are probably just trying to play hide and seek.
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This Traveller's Heart
11) You donโt want to go left
At a first glance, this sign with all the three arrows definitely seems a bit confusing and weird. Weโd imagine, however, that you probably want to go right every time.
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Bert Knottenbeld, Flickr
12) Always read the fine print
One thing is for certain: this sign has its priorities very straight. Ironically, the edges donโt seem all that sharp, but the important thing is to always read the small letters: watch out for the bridge ahead!
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BoredPanda
13) Worth looking at
Itโs always a bit heartbreaking when you see a missing pet poster, but they donโt all have to be that way. Have you seen this cat over here, for example? Oh, heโs not missing or something โ but his owner definitely thought that you should see him because heโs fricking awesome.
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Imgur
14) Oops
Some names of towns and cities are definitely worth laughing at, but the whole thing becomes even funnier when you see the welcome signs on the road. โWelcome to Accident,โ this sign in Maryland says. We hope these people didnโt end up here by mistake!
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sayonara, Flickr
15) Pigeon attack
Chances are some people wonโt listen or abide by the so-called โno feeding signs,โ but this warning definitely canโt be misunderstood. If you dare to feed a pigeon, you might lose a finger. Forewarned is forearmed.
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Leo Reynolds, Flickr
16) A massive sale
If thereโs a sale going on, what better way to promote it with tons of banners and signs? Thatโs exactly what this shop owner mustโve thought, although there isnโt a sale going on at all. Customers are getting a measly 0% off on โsome stuffโ, although we can imagine people will be intrigued by the humor to take a look anyway.
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Imgur
17) A creative โwatch outโ sign
The world traveler who took this picture certainly chuckled when he saw this sign. Instead of using a typical โwatch out for the trees signโ, this sign maker decided to let everyone know that trees donโt move. Itโs probably for the best too!
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fly006, Twitter
18) Theyโre really promoting bikes nowadays
Bikes over here, cars go in the water. At least, thatโs what this funny road says. You can find this road sign on the Ice Bridge in Montreal, Canada. Watch out though, because taking the car to go there doesnโt seem like a great idea.
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Alexander Somma
19) Probably not the ideal placement
Of course, these two signs โ Children at playโ and โHunting with shotguns onlyโ are totally unrelated, but the person who set up these signs probably didnโt realize that they shouldnโt be placed directly underneath each other. Oops!
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Reddit
20) (Animal) safety first
At first glance, this seems like a perfectly normal sign that urges you not to lean on the fences, or worse, climb over them. After all, you could fall and animals might eat you. And as a result, that might make the animals sick. So please, think of the animals!
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tenioman, Flickr
21) Seems like a good idea
Thereโs a saying that perfectly applies to this sign: honesty is the best policy. This warning sign advises you to avoid injuries by not trying to tell this person how to do their job. If wrenches would be thrown around just like on the sign, thatโs probably a good idea.
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Imgur
22) Itโs not just the dog that countsโฆ
Have you ever come across an adorable little puppy with a very intimidating and mean-looking owner? If you have, this sign would perfectly be a perfect fit. โNever mind the dog, beware the owner!โ it says. We can imagine that this would definitely apply in some cases!
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Dan Taylor, Flickr
23) Thatโs one way to get there
A road sign that leads to China? Well, why not, of course. Even though this way might be a bit shorter if youโre on the opposite end of the planet, weโd really recommend another way to get there instead. But if you need to get there fast, you know where to go!
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Reddit
24) Danger zone
If youโre in an area with a ton of unmarked and large holes, itโs safe to say to you need to exercise caution when walking. For your own safety, you canโt run and you also have to keep an eye out for deep shafts. The funniest warning, however, is that youโre not allowed to walk backward. Itโs on the sign just in case people have forgotten their common sense!
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FlyinRoo, Flickr
25) Beware of people
Of course, you have to keep an eye out for people crossing the road at all times, but this sign wants to remind drivers of that. This picture is definitely comedic, as we see this lovely animal trying to cross the road directly in front of that sign meant for people. Oh, the irony!
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Alex E. Proimos, Flickr
26) Umm, okay
Itโs always best to warn people if there is a new layer of paint applied somewhere, but this paint certainly seems special. This sign says that the fence is actually coated with non-drying paint โ now youโll definitely want to think twice before touching it.
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BenandClare, Flickr
27) Why proper grammar matters
Itโs true that people worry too much sometimes, and itโs certainly a good thing to let all of your worries go once in a while. This united methodist church promises to help with that, although they probably couldโve picked a better wording when they decided to promote that on their board.
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Funnysigns
28) Giving tourists a heads-up
Sometimes, you just canโt help but laugh with a personโs accent or activities, and it looks like these natives are a little bit fed up with people laughing at them. The solution? A huge billboard sign telling tourists not to laugh at them, of course.
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Reddit
29) โDrunken people crossingโ
Imagine driving around in your car, and you need to watch out for drunk people crossing โ or rather, crawling โ the street. Sounds pretty strange, right? Not over here, where this hilarious sign warns you for exactly that. But then again, perhaps the person who made this sign was a bit tipsy, as that would certainly explain the grammatical error.
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Pinterest
30) Theyโre back!
In case you havenโt noticed, dinosaurs are back and theyโre trying to find their spot on the road. This sign was spotted in the United Kingdom, so definitely watch out for crossing dinosaurs and the likes if you ever find yourself there.
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Emma Mykytyn, Flickr
31) Beware of dog!
Now that is one scary-looking pup! Itโs one of those typical signs alerting anyone nearby that thereโs a hefty dog around to protect the property, but weโre pretty sure this cute pup wonโt do anything more than give you an overload of kisses and licks. You might want to ring the bell though, just in case the pup has a larger sibling.
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LGagnon, Flickr
32) Those pesky seagulls
Imagine this: you just bought a lovely funnel cake at a nice place, and then a seagull passes by to steal your delicious food. It happens more often that you would think, and this store doesnโt want to take any responsilibity for the seagullsโ actions at all. Better safe than sorry!
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iirraa, Flickr
33) Secretive sign
If you tell kids not to do something, itโs very likely that theyโll do it just because theyโre told not to. This sign maker decided to take a different approach. โDo not enterโ, it says above one of the play installations at a local kids park. โOr enter. Iโm a sign. Not a cop.โ At least kids now know this sign wonโt snitch!
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Reddit
34) Googly eyes make everything better
There isnโt a single object on the planet that canโt be improved by putting a pair of googly eyes on them. This sign that tries to prevent you from swimming is the perfect example of that, at least now the swimmer has a funny face and can see where heโs going!
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boldorak2208, Flickr
35) Watch out for the door
It wouldnโt be the first time that someone bumped into a glass door, so a sign definitely comes in handy. This sign, however, reminds you that you also need to open the door before you enter โ in case you forgot, you know.
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Imgur
36) I wonder how much fines theyโve collected
The Newcastle Tramway Authority certainly isnโt messing around when it comes to fines. Even touching this electrical wire will probably end up being fatal, thereโs still a $200 fine attached to touching it. Something doesnโt add up hereโฆ
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Jurvetson, Flickr
37) Pegasus spotted
If youโd like to see what a flying horse looks like โ also known as the mythical creature Pegasus โ just stay in the neighboorhood of this sign for a while. You can clearly see that someone had a little bit too much fun and put an image of the flying horse over the actual sign, but that doesnโt make it any less funny.
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Christophe Dune
38) This should be a global thing
The concept of a husband daycare center is genius: significant others can just simply leave their husband at this โdaycareโ so that they can go shopping all by themselves. The daycare staff promises to look after them. The catch? Youโll have to pay for the drinks, but for some, thatโs a small price to pay.
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Reddit
39) Seems about right
What would you think if you saw a road sign in the middle of nowhere, with not a single road in sight for miles? One thing is for certain: this โroadโ is very minimum maintenance indeed. Travel at your own risk!
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Rachel Hanes, Flickr
40) Watch out for crocodiles
Now, thereโs definitely something strange going on with this sign. For one, it suggests that thereโs a steep slope in this forest path which leads toโฆ alligators! In short, itโs best not to run, roll or drive towards them.
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James Michael Hill, Flickr
These amazing, creative and funny signs are definitely completely different from the boring signs you encounter every day! A little bit of creativity and fun can certainly go a long way.
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