Warning signs are pretty much a part of our lives. Everywhere we go we’re being cautioned. Don’t touch this, don’t cross that. Just don’t.
Sometimes though, subtle warnings don’t seem to be enough, and people need things spelled out for them in a bit more detail.
Or sometimes, the warnings are just foolish. Like the coffee you bought with the warning on the cup telling you it might be hot. Yah think?
Here’s a selection of warning signs that stood out enough for people to share.
1. Think of the animals
It’s only right that a zoo thinks about the animals first. Or at least tries to protect them to the utmost extent possible. And given how many people are borderline toxic these days, I’m sure they could make the animals sick.
2. Sarcasm at its best
How often do we hear that texting and driving is dangerous? And depending where you live, it’s against the law. Regardless, this funeral home is looking for business and encouraging the habit.
3. Seems fair
First, why would anyone throw stuff at them? Do people think that just because they paid some money to see an animal they get to mistreat them? So yeah, send them in and see how they manage.
4. Macabre
Look at how lush everything is. Could it be because of the fact decomposing bodies work as great fertilizer? Something to think about. You can enter, but you can never leave.
5. Not all agree
We all know by now that there are a whole lot of people who feel it’s the shot that may kill you. But we’re not here to debate that, we’re just here to share the funny sign. And frankly, agree or disagree, but it’s always about the lollipop!
6. Zing!
That one little addition changes everything doesn’t it? And you’ve got to love the sense of humor too. But yeah, it’s every man for himself, right?
7. I want one!
I imagine nearly everyone has had to suffer with some supervisor or manager telling you how to do a job they’ve never done before. Having a sign like this on the wall might stop them. If it doesn’t they’ve been warned and should prepare themselves for retaliation.
8. That’s not encouraging
Clearly whoever posted this sign is trying to discourage people from entering the maze. I understand they are very easy to get lost it. And if you get lost at the end of the week, you are there for quite a while.
9. What?
First of all, are the leopards roaming free in this zoo? And the deer as well? If that’s the case you have a lot more to worry about than dead deer falling on your head. Leave now! Run!
10. Well, okay
I’d say that’s good advice. But why the need for the huge sign? Are prisoners regularly escaping?
11. Talk about buzzkill
This sign is cute and probably a bit tongue in cheek. However, it’s also frighteningly true. If we manage to kill off some species, the cost to us is very high.
12. Danger!
Most people would have the common sense to stay away from potentially dangerous locations. Other people just want to get a selfie and don’t seem to care about danger. So, basically, in this situation at least, enter at your own risk and pay the price.
13. Some people’s neighbors
Imagine being pushed to the point that you need to put this on your door. Someone who has neighbors that feel the need to knock at all times of the day to share neighborhood gossip has finally pushed too far. I wonder if they heed the warning.
14. Yikes!
That’s a bit graphic, isn’t it? I feel like it needs one of those, “This contains scenes that some viewers may find disturbing,” warnings. So a warning for the warning sign.
15. Well, okay…
But it seems to me that a bite might be the least of your worries. Is that the black horse of death? Will I become one of the damned? Whatever, if I saw those eyes in the distance, I wouldn’t get getting close enough to read the sign!
16. So true
They say that hardship and difficult times can toughen you up. Make you stronger and better equipped for the next battle of your life. And I really believe that. However, some fights can’t be won, so just run away from them.
17. Um, okay.
So this city in Albania isn’t messing around. Apparently public urination is a problem there! And they have no problem with public shaming should you be caught—on camera.
18. Hilarious
This sign is posted in front of an Orthodox church. Hopefully the message applies to people loitering outside the building, and not some who would like to enter for a while. Because shouldn’t a church or its congregation be welcoming?
19. I have a question
Why, why, why is the information sign set up in the “splatter zone?” And apparently dead center of it. I’d say that was some really bad planning.
20. Or not
I don’t think I would play the guessing game. I never win anything, and I never make the right choice. So I’m fairly sure I would wind up picking the wrong day and getting mauled to death. Assuming I trespassed, that is.
21. Oh deer!
Is anyone getting the poor things help? Seriously though, I want to get one of these signs, but for squirrels. Something needs to stop those silly rodents from running out into oncoming traffic—all the time!
22. PSA
This ride will not stop. Unless there is some terrible emergency. Wouldn’t everyone be crying for some reason eventually? Because at some point any ride will cease to be fun, and you just want to get off.
23. Tasty!
Why are so many foods that are yummy bad for you? They seem so good going down but give it an hour, and you regret the decision as your tummy rumbles in protest. Apparently, it’s much the same for alligators. Those kids are yummy going down, but an hour later…
24. A clear deterrent
In the movies or TV shows you always see the bad guys getting around the high-end security. Cameras? Alarms? No problem! I think “20 or more” wolves would do the trick. Because you might be able to deal with one of two of them—maybe—but an entire pack? I think nope.
25. Fair warning
This sign is posted at the crocodile enclosure at the Sydney Aquarium. It seems that crashing to the ground below will be the least of your worries. And you might hope that the fall kills you. It will be a quicker, cleaner death.
26. Ouch!
They say that tattoo removals are quite painful. And I would have guessed much more than the posted amount of 50¢. But if they’re using that saw, I guess removal is a lot quicker and a lot more painful—but cheap! You can’t have it all.
27. Those bears are tricky
I think I would have problem if this kind of thing was an everyday occurrence. I have no problem dealing with wildlife when on vacation, but I still come home to the big city and a whole different kind of wildlife. Hmm, now that I think about it, the bears are probably safer. I just need to keep the door closed.
28. No, no, no!
Is this like the snake version of Sharknado? And where are these snakes falling from? It’s not like this sign is in the middle of a heavily treed forest where snakes are hanging from branches. Can snakes slither up the sides of buildings?
29. Hmm, steak!
So now I hear Homer Simpson in my head. You know, saying hmm, steak. But now he’s got this weird tiger inspired accent and he’s prowling around on all fours. I wonder if they see the legs or just the steak. Does it matter?
30. Why is the sign necessary?
Are there actually people who would be dumb enough to grab Hamish by the horns? I guess so. And I say if anyone were that dumb, they deserve the consequences. On the flip side, maybe this is more about keeping Hamish safe than consideration for stupid humans.
31. Huh?
Okay, there seems to be a bit of a language issue here. It seems that in Spanish, testicles are called “egg.” And suddenly the picture makes sense. So any man who treasures his eggs probably shouldn’t piss in that spot.
32. Accessibility issues?
Are they suggesting that anyone in a wheelchair should consider themselves meals on wheels? What’s been happening there to lead this place to the point of putting up this sign? Are people on foot any safer?
33. Well, yeah
Accept I think it will ruin far more than your day. Even if they manage to resuscitate you, there’s a chance you’re ruined for life. And if they don’t, well, you’ve lost more than a day.
34. Don’t worry!
Are you like me? As soon as someone feels the need to tell you you don’t have to worry, you know you probably should be worrying? Just how did the inner layer shatter? What are they chances of the next three shattering before the sign is updated?
35. Note to self
It seems there are many dangers on the route from Darwin to Melbourne. Am I up to possible attacks from buffalo, snakes, and other wildlife, not to mention heat sickness, or tumbling from a cliff? Nope!
36. Killer coconuts
I’m sorry, but falling suggests just dropping to the ground. Those coconuts look like heat seaking missiles that are chasing those people! I’ve never been to Hawaii. Is it really that bad?
37. An old ad
This is on old advertisement from 1941. Apparently this was what happened when you didn’t take your anti-malaria meds—in whatever country this is. I can see someone repurposing this as an anti-vaxxer ad.
38. Uh-huh
So I did a bit of checking on Chinnor. It’s a large village or parish in South Oxfordshire. It’s described as being welcoming. And they couldn’t find a better way to say that on the sign? They thought sounding creepy and threatening was the best way to say welcome?
39. Seriously?
Wouldn’t something like Drive Like You Don’t want Your Kids Living Here be a better way of putting this? And there are many people who would rather be there if their kids were there. How carefully do you think they’re driving? There is so much wrong with this sign.
40. What the…
Are these children being supervised by aliens? Cyclops? Have they been taken hostage? Look at their faces! They look petrified.
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