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Signs are supposed to have the most basic of practical purposes. They can give directions, for example, or give the name of a street or place. Perhaps they are there to warn us of a potential hazard up ahead.

Sometimes though, a warning sign can instill more fear and trepidation in a person than is strictly necessary. Sure, it's better to be safe than sorry, but who really wants to be told to watch out for falling snakes? I mean, how often is that really happening?

This list, compiled by Bored Panda, is a series of sinister signs that captured people's attention for their slightly threatening nature. Sometimes tongue-in-cheek, sometimes deadly serious, these are the kind of warnings that everyone is definitely taking notice of! Which is, ultimately, the point in putting up signs in the first place.

Scroll down to check them out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!

#4

This Sign At My Uncles House

This Sign At My Uncles House

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#5

I Noticed A New Sign At My Doctors Office

I Noticed A New Sign At My Doctors Office

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Foxxy
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What?? People get a lollipop after vaccinations. All I got was a sore arm (and protection from vaccine preventable diseases).

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#7

Good Advice

Good Advice

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#8

At Pittsburgh Zoo - What?

At Pittsburgh Zoo - What?

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#12

Presenting Exhibit A

Presenting Exhibit A

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Ben Smith
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But you’ll still win sadly. They’ll find some reason it wasn’t your fault...even though it 100% was

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#13

I Have Well Meaning Neighbours Who Knock On My Door At All Times (All Times) To Inform Me Of Neighbourhood Discord

I Have Well Meaning Neighbours Who Knock On My Door At All Times (All Times) To Inform Me Of Neighbourhood Discord

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#14

This Sign

This Sign

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have a look at the famous german shortfilm "Staplerfahrer Klaus" (you don't need to understand german to appreciate :-))

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#16

This Sign Outside A Cabin My Family Is Staying In

This Sign Outside A Cabin My Family Is Staying In

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#21

Alligators Love Kids

Alligators Love Kids

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#22

Public Service Announcement To All Kids

Public Service Announcement To All Kids

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Roger Haywood
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So you're on the ride until an emergency happens? No wonder people are crying.

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#24

At A Nearby Wolf Sanctuary

At A Nearby Wolf Sanctuary

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#25

Crocodile Enclosure At Sydney Aquarium

Crocodile Enclosure At Sydney Aquarium

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#26

Seen At My Local Tattoo Studio

Seen At My Local Tattoo Studio

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#27

Just Another Day In Alaska

Just Another Day In Alaska

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danielw
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

.... they just want to know what's in your pic'a'nic basket....

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#31

No Idea What It Means But Can't Be Good

No Idea What It Means But Can't Be Good

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#33

No Worries, 3 Layers Of Glass Still Remain To Protect You From The King Of The Jungle

No Worries, 3 Layers Of Glass Still Remain To Protect You From The King Of The Jungle

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Chyppa Homer
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Glass expert evaluated it, and then got the hell outta there :D

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#34

My Relaxing Road Trip From Darwin To Melbourne, Australia

My Relaxing Road Trip From Darwin To Melbourne, Australia

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#35

A Good Reminder Not To Drown

A Good Reminder Not To Drown

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#36

Killer Coconuts In Oahu Hi

Killer Coconuts In Oahu Hi

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MikeyG
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are still 30 times more likely to die from a falling coconut than a shark attack.

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#37

Advertisement For An Anti-Malaria Medicine (1941)

Advertisement For An Anti-Malaria Medicine (1941)

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Kathy Baylis
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would also make a good pro-vaccination advertisement. “These people’s parents didn’t believe in vaccination”.

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#38

Found This Gem At A Local Bulk Foods Store

Found This Gem At A Local Bulk Foods Store

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#40

Ummm... Okay?

Ummm... Okay?

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