The UK is known for many things, from great music to questionable weather. But if there’s one thing it really shines at, it’s humor. Witty, dry, and as strong as the cuppas people love to make, it has a way of showing up pretty much everywhere, whether that’s with friends at the pub or even in a serious work meeting.
And sometimes, it appears in much more unlikely places too. Like signs. Yes, signs of all sorts. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the funniest ones people spotted across the country and decided to share with the internet. Enjoy!
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Seen In A London Pub
Found This In My Camera Roll That I Took A While Back Whilst In Cambridge. Still Makes Me Chuckle
These Warning Signs Have Changed Slightly Since Moving To Dover From Central London
I Found This Sign At The London Zoo
Someone In My Hometown Keeps Putting Up Posters Like This. Sound Advice Though
Have Any Cyclists Seen These Around?
This Sign On A Car (UK)
Saw This In London
What Does This Sign Mean?
"Through Tough, Thorough Thought, Though" - Well, That Seems Simple Enough. Spotted In Harrogate
"Lost Pet" Sign In Oxford, UK
I Hope It's Hummus
Somewhere In The UK, A Fountain Ceased To Exist
How Fast Do You Have To Run To Cross The Field Faster Than The Bull?
My Local Post Office Is Letting You Know Antisocial Behaviour Comes With A Cost
Did Anyone Attend This Today? I Saw This Poster On Market Street On Monday
No Running With Big Fish
Coarse angling in the UK is catch and release. When we had an influx of immigrants, particularly from Eastern Europe, there were problems with them taking fish for food. Nothing malicious about it, simply a cultural difference they didn't understand at first.
Seen In Bath (England)
A Multi-Lingual Sign Near My Local River, The River Trent. Sawley, Nottingham, UK
Saw A Great Sign At The London Marathon
If you've gotta go, you've gotta go. If I remember correctly, Paula Radcliffe once stopped for a pìss or a dump in the gutter.
Saw This Sign Outside A Shop Today In London
I’m No Brit, But I’m Pretty Sure There’s Rubbish Right Under The Sign
Time Travel
This Sign At Ally Pally
I live locally to the area and regularly walk around and by Ally Pally, but somehow never noticed this sign! Gave me a much-needed laugh over the weekend!
Given the general level of barbecue skills in the UK, this is fair.
I Moved To The UK, And GBM Is How I Get Updated On Current Events
British Passive Aggressiveness At Its Best
I Knew There Was A Reason Why I Love This Country
It's Maths
Clever Wildlife Warning Sign Seen In The UK
You might run over a poor little fox if you don't. Think of the foxes.
Incredible Optimism. I’ve Never Seen A Branch Of WH Smith With More Than About 5 People In It
Northern Train Is Having An Existential Crisis
I Wasn’t Expecting This At The Crossing This Morning
Spotted This Yesterday. Who’s Brave Enough? Be Sure To Report Back
Mysterious Flyer In Crookes
Found this when I was out on a jog... A great premise, but I'm not particularly impressed by "In under 30 minutes". Under 30 seconds, maybe. And why schedule it so far in the future?
What A Find In London
Disappointed Man In Kingston
Oh, The Church In Whitby (UK) Is Done With Answering This Question
Best Cafe In The UK
Interesting
Thickly Settled Signs Are Fairly Common In New England In Places Where There Is Less Than 200 Ft Between Buildings
Had A Little Chuckle Finding This Sign Outside. Had A Little Chuckle Finding This Sign Outside B&Q Yesterday
Weirdly Specific Britishness. At A Seaside Café In Southwest England
I’m Sorry, What? Seen In South Wales, UK
Haven't seen one with this design, but road signs warning of a sat-nav error are unfortunately common.
A Sign In Bristol, UK
Amusing Indian Restaurant Sign (Manchester, UK)
I Saw This Sign Outside A Pub In England
Whoever Put This Sign Here Knew Exactly What They Were Doing
For non-Brits unfamiliar with the term, t****r is also slang for wànkèr.
Crispy
This Sign On A Vending Machine At My Work
Another Sign At The London Marathon Today
Sign On Underground
No one is going to see that on the Underground. Too busy looking at their phone.
Not You Mate
Signs Around The Harbour In My Hometown In Cumbria
If You Can Read This, You Are Not A Train
Someone Put Ainsley Harriott Stickers All Over The Cycling Signs In Bournemouth
These Roadside Signs In The UK Countryside
Spotted In Liverpool, UK
For those unfamiliar, David Cameron is alleged to have fùcked a pigs head while a member of the Bullingdon Club.
I Went To The Tropical Butterfly House Yesterday, And This Fella Was Mocking Me
I went last year for the first time after being paralysed and thought it was hilarious, forgot it was there, so I had to get a photo with it this year.
I Know I Need To Lose A Bit Of Weight, But Delaying My Train Like This Is A Bit Harsh
Proud
Salvation Comes With A Service Charge
The Height Of Pettiness Seen In A UK Car Park Today
Can't Blame Them Really
This Sign On The Co-Op At Caledonian Road
I Was Walking Through London, And I Came Across This Bench
This Sign I Saw On A Pub A Few Years Ago
I visited this pub a few years ago because my name is the pub's name. It was very much a "local pub for local people," and my joke about getting a free pint for sharing my name with the pub was met with a stern "no"!
The Council Is Finally Telling The Truth About How Long The Roadworks Will Take
Proudly Displayed In The Back Of The Restaurant, Never Seen One This Low Before
Not proudly. Displaying the hygiene rating is a legal requirement in Wales and Northern Ireland. In England and Scotland it's voluntary.
Finally, A Worthy Excuse For Roadworks. Which Ancient God Do You Think They Accidentally Dug Up This Time?
Found The Solution To The USA's Problems In A Street Of London
Anyone interested? We'll happily overlook that little misunderstanding in Boston.
You Know You Live In The Posh Area Of London When
Didn't having pampas grass in your front garden mean you were swingers at some time?
A Good Sign
Just Seen This Sign On The M11. What Does It Mean? Never Seen It Before
Have you never been on a motorway before? It simply means the end of a restriction such as reduced speed limit or lane closure.
Why Does This Lift At Liverpool Street Need Such A Large Sign?
Found An Interesting Sign. Just Noticed This Sign Today In Kingston. Does Anyone Know Who Put It Up?
This Help-Wanted Sign In Scarborough, UK
Arrestable Thoughts. I Found This Poster Around Tower Bridge. How Are They Going To Enforce It?
"These Doors Are Closed Whilst Our New Church Cat Gets Used To His Home". London, 2018
This Chip Shop Has No Chill
As usual, some obvious photoshop/ai, but otherwise an enjoyable start to the day.
As usual, some obvious photoshop/ai, but otherwise an enjoyable start to the day.
