Warning signs come in all shapes and sizes. While that sounds cliché, you still gotta admit that it is true—even more so when a sign breaks convention and casually throws a joke your way.
And those who get it might end up taking a picture and then posting it online. Perhaps, in a dedicated Facebook group called Funny Warning Signs. And then the rest of the world has a good laugh.
One effective warning sign, indeed.
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BP has a habit of using badly curated post titles. They might change it later, especially after it’s been shortened to 50 entries or so.
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Doesn't fit the post title at all. Unless it's funny to you that some people can't afford food? I don't get this humor.
I saw an article about something like this a couple of years ago and suggested the idea to the people in my small town via our county FB page. There was so much rage over the thought that someone could get something for free when they might be able to pay....it was so ugly it just made me sick. It made me sad to know what the people in my community were really like.
It's doubly sad because not only are the people denying those who are in need, they're saying that they expect that there are people who aren't in need who will take advantage of others generosity & goodwill. I live in a fairly large city. A few blocks away there's a small second-hand shop. Everyday there's a stack of books in a covered enclosure, with a coin box next to it. "Pay what you like." About the only difference over the last 10 years is that the box now has a small chain attached to it.
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Nothing funny about this! Well done people - and the place allowing it! :)
So nice people do actually exist in the world, such a lovely Thing to read....
How is this an example of a "funny" sign? Great example of the kindness and generosity humans are capable of, but it's not funny
Not sure this one is in the correct category but it gets an upvote anyway.
How is this funny??????? I find it very caring and wonderful, but not the least bit funny.
What's funny about this sign? I think it is an awesome gesture of caring.
The only problem with this is some rich dude will walk in thinking it's free real estate.
I just have to say this in the us MOST restaurants would take the money and hide the receipt
Happening as I type in the city of Toronto. These initiatives are run my tiny independent restaurants, never the larger ones.
I would but I don't have the energy from, you know, being hungry!
Load More Replies... There are plenty of real scams to worry about; focus on those.
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So, Funny Warning Signs is a Facebook group that deals with all manner of signs. Contrary to the name, it’s not necessarily all warning signs per se. Not even signs sometimes. But what is a warning, anyway, if not a bit of important information that people should be aware of? Oh, and occasional memes too.
Whatever the case, the group is home to a modest 5,400 members and has been around since 2013.
As already hinted previously, the group features primarily warning signs, but there are other kinds of signage. This also includes photos of clothing, memes, and other loosely interpreted concepts of signs.
It goes without saying that pairing up humor with signs is a good idea in general. The main benefit of humor in a warning sign is that folks typically remember information that was conveyed in a humorous way. It’s the it factor that makes something unique and hence easier to remember. And to throw out in casual conversation.
There is also the added bonus of the other benefits of humor. Jokes are known to increase energy levels, all the while reducing negative emotions, increasing interest in the subject and can form a positive self-image to others. No wonder folks bask in the title of being the funny man.
It is important to note that there is a degree of uncertainty among some studies of humor. It all boils down to disputes over the mechanisms behind the benefits of humor and how it translates into practice. The general consensus that humor is overall good still remains a more favored conclusion, though humor does manifest differently depending on the situation.
Besides warning signs, humor is considered a good social skill to have. And as such, it is beneficial in scenarios when you’re trying to cheer someone up, when you want to establish a rapport with others, then you’re trying to generate interest, or if you just want the thing you’re working on to stand out more.
Social conventions aside, humor is a great mnemonic (tool for memorizing and remembering) and makes teaching more effective.
This is besides humor and jokes being a good way of generating unique approaches and ideas to things, especially in terms of marketing and communication.
Humor has a number of facets that folks ought to consider before using for maximum effect. The user has to consider the type, style, amount, timing and delivery. After all, dark humor is not for everyone, some get tired of it fast, some don’t pick up on sarcasm, and sometimes it’s just too soon. But that’s what makes humor amazing—the unique variety of combinations available to you.
When you realize the best police cars in America are in Sandwich, Illinois
Except this is a picture of a Sandwich, MA police car. Source- It is my hometown.
And humor on signs adds a new dimension of depth—a situation in which you’d expect a lot of formality and not much creativity as signs are there to inform, usually those who can’t get distracted and thus need a very precise message. The restrictions and limitations only add to the challenge.
So, what are your thoughts on any of this? Seen any funny signs out there lately? Perhaps you’d want to share the experience with everyone in the comment section below?
No? Well, then, here’s a rabbit hole of funny signs on Facebook. Bye!
What happens in the changing rooms stays in the changing rooms.
The management does achieve its objective. To be able to put an actual screw, you need to cover the drink - which is they want anyway.
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#1 is very heartening. Nothing here particularly funny though.
#1 is very heartening. Nothing here particularly funny though.
