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 – or both. We’ve compiled a list of the funniest and weirdest signs around, so without further ado, let’s take a look.
1) You really can’t do anything here
Some methods of public transportation are definitely stricter than others. Apparently, it’s not allowed to play the guitar, cut benches with a saw, use rollerskates or do other weird stuff when you’re on public transport in Switzerland. Good to know!
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Remy Sharp, Flickr
2) Falling kangaroos
Falling boulders? That’s a sign you’ll come across once in a while if you’re 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 – 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 hasn’t forgotten about the dogs too, because they deserve instructions written on a sign as well. “Grrrr, ruff, ruff, woof!” We don’t know if all the four-footers will listen, but it’s worth a try.
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Imgur
4) Guess which days
A sign that says there’s 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 can’t be certain which days it’s 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 vehicle… In fact, only eagles are allowed to ‘park’ 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 sign… In any case, it’s a hilarious sight to see and just keep an eye out for anyone named ‘Bob’, 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. You’re not even allowed to read this private sign, so please don’t 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 Schrödingers Cat?
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liskoturri, Reddit
9) Unless you’re Superman or a mermaid
Some things and rules in life are so obvious that you shouldn’t have to put them on a sign, but it’s good to emphasize it anyway. When you’re underwater, don’t breathe. Well, unless you’re a mermaid or a superhero – 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, you’ll 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 don’t want to go left
At a first glance, this sign with all the three arrows definitely seems a bit confusing and weird. We’d 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 don’t 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
It’s always a bit heartbreaking when you see a missing pet poster, but they don’t all have to be that way. Have you seen this cat over here, for example? Oh, he’s not missing or something – but his owner definitely thought that you should see him because he’s 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. ‘Welcome to Accident,’ this sign in Maryland says. We hope these people didn’t end up here by mistake!
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sayonara, Flickr
15) Pigeon attack
Chances are some people won’t listen or abide by the so-called ‘no feeding signs,’ but this warning definitely can’t 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 there’s a sale going on, what better way to promote it with tons of banners and signs? That’s exactly what this shop owner must’ve thought, although there isn’t a sale going on at all. Customers are getting a measly 0% off on ‘some stuff’, although we can imagine people will be intrigued by the humor to take a look anyway.
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Imgur
17) A creative ‘watch out’ sign
The world traveler who took this picture certainly chuckled when he saw this sign. Instead of using a typical ‘watch out for the trees sign’, this sign maker decided to let everyone know that trees don’t move. It’s probably for the best too!
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fly006, Twitter
18) They’re really promoting bikes nowadays
Bikes over here, cars go in the water. At least, that’s 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 doesn’t seem like a great idea.
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Alexander Somma
19) Probably not the ideal placement
Of course, these two signs ‘ Children at play’ and ‘Hunting with shotguns only’ are totally unrelated, but the person who set up these signs probably didn’t realize that they shouldn’t 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
There’s 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, that’s probably a good idea.
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Imgur
22) It’s not just the dog that counts…
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. “Never mind the dog, beware the owner!” it says. We can imagine that this would definitely apply in some cases!
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Dan Taylor, Flickr
23) That’s 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 you’re on the opposite end of the planet, we’d 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 you’re in an area with a ton of unmarked and large holes, it’s safe to say to you need to exercise caution when walking. For your own safety, you can’t run and you also have to keep an eye out for deep shafts. The funniest warning, however, is that you’re not allowed to walk backward. It’s 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
It’s 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 – now you’ll definitely want to think twice before touching it.
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BenandClare, Flickr
27) Why proper grammar matters
It’s true that people worry too much sometimes, and it’s 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 could’ve 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 can’t help but laugh with a person’s 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) ‘Drunken people crossing’
Imagine driving around in your car, and you need to watch out for drunk people crossing – or rather, crawling – 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) They’re back!
In case you haven’t noticed, dinosaurs are back and they’re 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! It’s one of those typical signs alerting anyone nearby that there’s a hefty dog around to protect the property, but we’re pretty sure this cute pup won’t 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 doesn’t want to take any responsilibity for the seagulls’ actions at all. Better safe than sorry!
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iirraa, Flickr
33) Secretive sign
If you tell kids not to do something, it’s very likely that they’ll do it just because they’re told not to. This sign maker decided to take a different approach. ‘Do not enter’, it says above one of the play installations at a local kids park. ‘Or enter. I’m a sign. Not a cop.’ At least kids now know this sign won’t snitch!
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Reddit
34) Googly eyes make everything better
There isn’t a single object on the planet that can’t 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 he’s going!
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boldorak2208, Flickr
35) Watch out for the door
It wouldn’t 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 – in case you forgot, you know.
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Imgur
36) I wonder how much fines they’ve collected
The Newcastle Tramway Authority certainly isn’t messing around when it comes to fines. Even touching this electrical wire will probably end up being fatal, there’s still a $200 fine attached to touching it. Something doesn’t add up here…
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Jurvetson, Flickr
37) Pegasus spotted
If you’d like to see what a flying horse looks like – also known as the mythical creature Pegasus – 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 doesn’t 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 ‘daycare’ so that they can go shopping all by themselves. The daycare staff promises to look after them. The catch? You’ll have to pay for the drinks, but for some, that’s 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 ‘road’ is very minimum maintenance indeed. Travel at your own risk!
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Rachel Hanes, Flickr
40) Watch out for crocodiles
Now, there’s definitely something strange going on with this sign. For one, it suggests that there’s a steep slope in this forest path which leads to… alligators! In short, it’s 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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