“Brevity is the soul of wit” or so the bard wrote, a concept that often reveals itself in the most mundane places, like a billboard. No one is stopping to read through six paragraphs about your new product, but a snappy slogan will get their attention. However, it’s important to never forget content, because without appropriate context, even a simple sign can be pretty confusing.
The laconically titled “Absurd signs” Facebook page is home to banners, road signs and posters that often raise many more questions than they answer. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote the funniest ones and if you think you can shed some light on how some of these examples came about, share them in the comments section below.
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50 years ago, you needed an adjustable wrench, possibly both an english and a metric one, and a screwdriver the fix the engine. Now you need a mechanic with degrees in chemistry and computer science to even diagnose the problem.
A quote widely attributed to Abraham Lincoln according to ChatGPT. Have to trust Honest Abe.
I don’t think this meets OSHA requirements, but it was not covered in my mandatory ladder safety training course. (Yes, I had to take a course in ladder safety in my work as a computer architect in a government position.)
