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We rely on visual cues as we navigate this world. Signs are a part of that process: road signs, logos, placards, and badges let us know things like what to do or not to do, where to turn, and what's on the menu. But signs can also fall victim to bad design; if they're not clear, they more often than not confuse rather than help.

This online community is all about signs that are in dire need of reworking. It's where people post signs "that read as nonsense if read normally: from left to right," according to their bio. So, check out yet another compilation of badly designed signs that are proof quirky doesn't always mean good.

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#1

Well That Seems Unfair

Sign with the words women kickboxing kids, showing a comedic fail with misplaced spacing in outdoor setting.

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Sara Harvilla
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23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This needs to be much higher. It's the first one to make me laugh outloud.

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    #2

    5 Extremely Slow Children Playing

    Funny sign with a speed limit and the phrase extremely slow children playing, a comedic example of signs gone wrong.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone else picturing kids slowly ambling after a soccer ball? At least you don't have to worry about them running into the street.

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    #3

    The State Of Washi Wangton

    Text message conversation showing a humorous sign spelling error turning Washington into Washi wangton.

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    #4

    Day 276: Still Trying To Figure Out The Message

    Wall sign with comedic gold message about life going fast, featuring bright yellow and black hand-painted lettering on gray background.

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    Image.by.linds
    Community Member
    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why waste time say lot word when few word do trick

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    #5

    7 Surprising Black Ways To Use Beans

    A list of black beans used in unexpected ways including burgers, brownies, pizza, smoothies, dip, mashed beans, and pancakes.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think a black bean flavoured enema would be more surprising.

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    #6

    Always Forgotten - Missed Never

    Tattoo memorial with incorrect dates that went so wrong, becoming an unintentional comedic gold sign.

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    #8

    They Must Have Added The Arrows After Realizing How Steamy It Was Originally

    Handwritten cardboard sign with confusing message, an example of signs that went so wrong and became comedic gold.

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    Khavrinen
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Men slowly working" is probably accurate enough.

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    #9

    "Sorry, We Don't Over $20 Bills Accept"

    Funny sign saying sorry no bills over 20 accepted, a comedic gold example of signs that went so wrong.

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    #10

    Enroll Your Russian Child Now

    Sign with a misspelled web address for a ballet school encouraging parents to enroll their child now, humorously flawed design.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Has anyone got a spare Russian child I can adopt?

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    #11

    But She, The Wolves The Alongside Them You Don’t Tame Leads You Run Pack

    Collage of dramatic scenes with text overlay, featuring comedic gold signs that went wrong in entertainment.

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    Daniel Atkins
    Community Member
    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you go from left to right grouping the black and white photo’s words and the same for the color photos it reads. You don’t tame the wolves you run alongside them. But she leads the pack.

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    #12

    What Do?

    Sign with confusing text layout that went wrong, turning into comedic gold from funny sign fails collection.

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    Image.by.linds
    Community Member
    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clip art, word art, and random formatting. The holy trinity of 1998 sign making.

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    #13

    Popped Up On My Feed

    Colorful handwritten sign reading its not okay to be okay, an example of signs that went wrong and turned comedic gold.

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    #14

    No Move So, Because Ok Lazy. To Leave Alone

    Sign about upside down turtles with humorous phrasing, an example of signs that went wrong turning into comedic gold.

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    PenguinEmp
    Community Member
    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it racist if I immediately pictured the Asian driving lady from family guy saying this?

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    #15

    Does This Count?

    Funny sign with text saying hey girls I tell you boys just do what, showcasing signs that went wrong for comedic gold.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
    Community Member
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    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey girls, I tell you, just do what, hey boys?

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    #16

    My Hometown Parade. Dear God

    Sign with Christmas message gone wrong, featuring blurred letters and decorated with holiday lights at night event.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ercrsms mryhita. Looks like hulk did hulk smash on keyboard again.

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    #17

    Stand Hong With Kong

    Person holding a cardboard sign with a humorous misspelling that went wrong and turned into comedic gold

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    Mrreoww
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t understand how the minds of people who write like this work.

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    #18

    Snake Pit

    Tattoo with misspelled words and comic-themed design, a perfect example of signs that went so wrong comedic gold.

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    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    19 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Despite the confusing message, the tat is actually pretty good.

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    #19

    Italian Wine Bar Good With The Wine Pizza

    Italian wine bar sign with text good wine with the pizza seen through wooden framed glass door, comedic signage fail.

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    #20

    If You Were In A Car, Would You Know What Accident To Do?

    Sign with text asking if you know what to do in a car accident, an example of signs that went wrong and comedic gold.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
    Community Member
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    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pee myself because I should have made a pit stop at the last services?

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    #22

    Don’t Believe Give Up God!! (Religious Coworkers’s Cubicle Decor)

    Two handwritten signs on paper saying Dont Give Up and Believe God with quirky lettering, comedic gold signs.

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    #23

    Free Artificial Colours, From Flavours & Preservatives

    Mars candy bar wrapper showing flawed packaging design, a funny example of signs that went wrong turning into comedic gold

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    #24

    Saw This At Work Today And Immediately Thought Of This Sub

    Handwritten comedic sign on window saying dont bees open outside with garden view in background.

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    Caffeinated Ape
    Community Member
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like this one might have been deliberate.

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    #25

    Spread Cream Not Cheese Disease

    Sidewalk chalk sign with a misspelled message about spreading cream cheese instead of disease, a comedic sign fail.

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    azubi
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cheese Disease is already the name of a band, apparently.

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    #26

    Never Ever Ever Beef. Frozen Always

    Sign with humorous wording about beef usage, an example of signs that went so wrong and became comedic gold.

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    Billo66
    Community Member
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our local meat market in a very small town has a giant billboard on the highway saying "You can't beat our meat". Look man, I'm no prude but my mom has to look at that. It's funny until it's cringe I suppose. Or however they say it. Just tell them your meat log is delicious or something.

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    #27

    Found This Gem In Arabic Class Today

    Funny sign with mixed-up text about teachers loving teaching and children loving learning, a comedic gold moment.

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    Mrreoww
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s supposed to be ‘teachers who love teaching teach children to love learning’. This is the hundredth time someone thought we could read right to left.

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    #28

    Stop Earth The Denying Is Dying!

    Handmade sign with colorful letters saying stop Earth the denying is dying, a comedic gold example of signs gone wrong.

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    Phantom Phoenix
    Community Member
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    18 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's sad to say, but the denying is not dying

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    #29

    Well If You Insist

    Plate of dumplings with green garnish on a wooden counter displaying a funny sign that went wrong into comedic gold.

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    Lotekguy
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The health inspector will not be amused.

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    #30

    I'm Call Pregnat (?) Me

    Old Jeep with a humorous sign on the windshield showing a comedic sign that went wrong, parked outdoors.

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    LALALand
    Community Member
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Teach me how to spell pregnant

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    #31

    Friend Of A Friend Got A New Tattoo

    Tattoo of a banana, hand, and arrows with the comedic sign that went wrong saying never trust the living.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
    Community Member
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    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool Beetlejuice tattoo apart from the word placement.

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    #32

    If U Stay, Go, Stay Do It 4ever Today

    Tattoo with confusing text that shows signs that went wrong and turned into comedic gold on a person's arm.

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    #34

    This Giant Poster In My University Dorm

    School bulletin board sign with words upside down and cut-out characters, a funny example of signs that went so wrong.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't the turn and grades let semester you your nwod edispu

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    #35

    This Was In My It Class Today

    Handwritten sign on whiteboard with confusing phrase that went wrong, creating comedic gold in a classroom setting.

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    Rick Murray
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The younger me would be inclined to erase everything except the letter 'a'. 😂

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    #36

    Can’t Your Hear Horn, Can’t Your See Finger

    Car parked in a handicapped spot with humorous signs turned wrong, showcasing comedic gold in road signage fails.

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    #37

    Always Forgotten Remembered Never

    Hand holding a handbag with a Twilight-themed graphic, an example of signs that went so wrong and turned into comedic gold.

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    #38

    *inhales* Everything Everything Everything Everything Everything Everything Everything

    Store window filled with confusing sale signs reading everything must go, a comedic sign fail from signs that went wrong.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everything everything everything everything everything everything everything everything everything everything everything everything everything everything everything everything everything everything everything everything everything

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    #39

    Insiemh!viblat?*

    Humorous sign spelling errors creating comedic gold with letters arranged awkwardly on a wall background.

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    Laika
    Community Member
    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Invisible math!?* ........I guess?

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    #40

    Imagine The Carpentry Impossible!

    Black vehicle with a humorous carpentry sign showing text that went wrong, highlighting comedic gold in signage fails.

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    Khavrinen
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Carpentry Impossible -- a Tom Cruise movie you probably don't want to watch.

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    #41

    Don't Animal Open Inside

    Humorous sign on a vehicle stating don’t open animal inside, a comedic sign fail turning into comedic gold.

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    HF
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm curious about the AI dogs inside

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    #42

    Call Me Don’t

    Bus stop sign with graffiti altering movie poster text, showcasing a sign that went wrong and turned into comedic gold.

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    Alli Marston
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that the abbreviation for Donut? Cause that would be a great title for a DCC movie.

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    #43

    You Are The We Ever Best Dad Saw

    Wooden saw-shaped sign with misspelled message about best dad, a funny example of signs that went wrong.

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    #44

    Get The Out Left Of Lane (Not My Oc)

    Man inside car holding a handwritten sign saying get out of the left lane, a comedic sign that went wrong.

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    Vincent Brennan,III
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Speed has no bearing on the law "slow traffic keep right" .

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    #45

    Where Is Everybody Somebody

    Window signs with misplaced words that went wrong, creating comedic gold with confusing text layout.

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    Khavrinen
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Where is everybody?" -- Somebody.

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    #46

    Rip My Last Brain Cell

    Two scenes juxtaposed showing a romantic couple and then kids instead with text, highlighting signs that went wrong comic effect.

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    #47

    Men Women Fight Win Wars Them

    Popular Game of Thrones characters with humorous text overlay, an example of signs that went so wrong they turned comedic gold.

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    #48

    Lov Ray More Pard Eh

    Hands with tattoos spelling love more pay hard, an example of signs that went so wrong they turned into comedic gold.

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    #50

    Hpmaropinpdtyeh

    Door with scattered letters that fail to form a clear message, an example of signs that went wrong comedic gold.

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    CA Hyde
    Community Member
    22 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can kinda figure out that one pretty quick

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