Do you believe in signs? They’re everywhere! Keep your eyes and your mind wide open, and I promise, you will find some incredible, perhaps even life-changing, signs.
No, I’m not talking about signs from the universe. I’m talking about literal signs. From street signs to emergency exit signs to signs that will teach you about sign language, we’ve gathered some of the most brilliant, hilarious and wholesome signs from around the world down below.
Be sure to upvote all of your favorite signs, and let us know in the comments what the most significant sign you’ve ever seen was. Keep reading to also find an interview we were lucky enough to receive from Tim Harrelson, CEO of The Sign Chef. Then, if you’re interested in checking out even more signs that might teach you something new, you can find Bored Panda’s last list celebrating signs right here. It’s a good sign that you clicked on this article, I can just feel it!
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This Sign Is Outside My Local Church, Think It's A Good Day To Share It
This is one of the few pictures I've ever seen on BP of Christians being Christian. As a non Christian I can tell you this reflects what I took away from Christ's teaching when I read the Bible
Agreed. And if people chose to actually study each religion they would find that the same truths are at the core of each of them.
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this sign should be proof we all aren’t that bad, just because some are willing to be mad and insult others, most of us are chill and don’t discriminate like many do.
Yeah - there are Christians and then there are those who use Christianity as a weapon. Very, very sad.
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I wish my neighbour - a devout Christian - would adhere to this. She is a rabid homophobe racist....sigh.....she can't see the irony....
I truly wish more "christians" would understand and follow this rather than using their *religion* to be bigoted, hateful, divisive, racist people.
The brilliant author Anne Lamott observed, "You can safely assume you've created God in your own image when it turns out that God hates all the same people you do."
The old Testament was written long before any of us were born! And so was the book of Revelations in the New Testament. The Almighty has revealed that man has been on the planet over a million years. And He has destroyed many past civilizations and erased them from existence. Because of all things acceptances of worshipping false gods, immorality and cannibalism! It explains the long lost civilizations that science and archeologists can not! This is NOT man's first rodeo! And the last destruction that we even know of happened in Noah's time! This could be our strike three?
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I only wish this would be concerning all christians, not just this church.
It does concern them, this church just decided to make it clear exactly what they believe.
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Even if you say that the Bible is just stories, and Jesus is a fictional character, you can see that he offered some good advice. If you look at the core messages of most faiths, the basic idea of "Love thy neighbor as thy self" is always present. So agreeing with Burnt Bagel. Please correct me if you have further theological input.
IF (and it's a big if) Jesus is a fictional character, someone must have written the advice.
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And 100% of self-proclaimed Christians do not live by this. It's why they're Trump's base.
As a 17-year-old Atheist I invited leaders from members of various religions (I was in Jamaica so of course Rastafarians were represented) to speak on the core beliefs of their faiths at the YMCA where I was a swimming teacher and had started a youth service group The Young Y's Club. According to what we learned at that symposium this sign represents the core beliefs of ALL the worlds' major faiths and in the case of the Rastafarians at least one of the worlds minor religions. Now if all those that supposedly "believe in and practise" those faiths could actually abide by those core tenants the whole of humanity would be a lot better off.
Basic ethic rules, necessary for any society to function. There no need for religion to impose them.
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The Lord says love even your enemies! But he did not say for you to accept or condone their ways! The abominations are described in the old Testament and the Ten Commandments. We must have love and compassion for all GOD's creatures both great and small. But his Grace only extends to those of faith and repentance! So you are supposed to love even a pedophile no matter how much you feel the urge to kill them! And that is a rough and tough thing to deal with. And it is only if they repent and end their evil ways will Grace ever be extended! Pride is an abomination but look at how many people just love Biden and on the other hand Trump? When the truth is that they both have way too much pride and neither has enough honor, integrity, humility or compassion to deserve the position handed to them. Gay is an abomination! Add pride to that the abomination is multiplied! Get right with Our most Gracious and Heavenly Father and seek the will of the Lord. Before you bow to the will of man!
Hi Evan, I agree with you because I'm English, but when I'm on BP I ignore the American spelling. It's like 'color' instead of 'colour', in America it's correct.
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Yes. We love them. We just don't tell them to stay in their sins or keep worshiping false gods. But, yes . . . do good to those who hate you, love your enemies, feed the hungry, care for the poor.
Thy white neighbor Thy chinese neighbour Thy indian neighbour Thy noisy neighbour Thy rascist neighbor The list goes on doesn't it? God is so GREAT. MERCIFUL. KIND. GOD IS LOVE.
Im jewish and i love this Also im currently in a vacation in america and i saw a church with a pride flag hanged on it, made me extremely happy to see
My friend's church has a sign that says "save kids not guns" outside :)
Indeed...too many 'Christians forget...He told his disciples..."ALL are Welcome in my Father's House"
Don't forget your wife, husband and children. They're also our neighbors.
As a human , I find this sign ridiculous. It's ridiculous that we have to specify. Jesus said "Love Thy Neighbour" .... It, by definition, is inclusive of e.v.e.r.y.o.n.e .
Oh yes! You don't have to agree with someone's lifestyle to love them.
About time you lot actually READ the book you put so much stock in. There's hope for you yet.
You don't need every thing listed to gain the point of the sign, plus signs are expensive!
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Oh how I do so wish this were more widely shared amongst the bigoted Right wing Christian groups of the world...
There's a Catholic church on my rail's line for my commute work that has a sign like this saying quoting the bible saying that ALL are welcome. More places of worship need to do this.
To be fair, it’s not that Christians don’t love us disabled people. They just think we need to be healed. News flash we don’t and you can’t 😝
I'm sorry you have been treated that way. The majority of Christian's don't think that way and I'm glad to say I've never met one who does, being a disabled Christian myself.
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Next on Maury Pauvich: homeless, gay, interdenominational foreigners, pushing for wheelchair rights. (pun intended). Your neighbor? or our next senator...you decide.
American Christianism regularly defines "love" as requiring acts of oppression and violence, to great acclaim and little if any criticism. Proselytizing is never more than colonialism dressed up in vestments. ¶ Whatever we say, the history of organized religion proves it a particularly pernicious form of mental illness. In the long term, believing lies - no matter how ego gratifying - always kills people.
Why not? Love in this context basically means "Don't be a frickin arsehole"
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I’m Convinced To Learn Fencing
Signs are an unavoidable part of our lives. We need them to get from one place to another when driving in the car, to advertise events and information, to learn the daily specials at our favorite restaurant, to know whether to push or pull a door to avoid making a fool of ourselves and to know if our car will get towed for parking in that spot that looks suspiciously available. Signs are all around us. And while most of them look similar to one another, sometimes they are made by great designers who ensure that they stand out and get their point across in the most effective way.
To learn more about the importance of great signage, we reached out to Tim Harrelson, CEO of the South Carolina based company The Sign Chef. “Between the physical world and the online world, the competition for attention is at an all time high,” Tim told Bored Panda. “Simultaneously, attention spans seem to be at an all time low. Our senses are constantly being bombarded! Moving forward, organizations need to be strategic in how the content is displayed on their signs.”
Sign At The Local Veterinary Hospital
Sign At Local Burger Restaurant
There's something similar in the packaging of a small dairy farm in my area. Very cool.
Sign Outside A Dallas Comic Book Shop This Morning
We also asked Tim how the process of designing signs works for him and his company. “Most graphic designers start with the size of the sign - then the lettering & graphics are added. Think backwards," he explained. "A more strategic approach can be taken by having the design reverse engineered for maximum impact. This design strategy starts with the viewing distance. How far away does your target audience need to be able to read the sign?”
“Once the distance is measured, a Letter Sizing Calculator can be used to scientifically determine the very best letter sizes,” Tim continued. “As an example, what is the best letter size if the viewing distance is 110 feet? When you type 110 feet into the calculator, you’ll instantly see 22 inches is recommended for maximum impact - easy.”
I Adopted 2 Miles Of The Pacific Coast Highway Last Year. I’ve Gone Out Almost Every Day And I’ve Picked Up Over 100 Bags Worth Of Trash
Today my adoption signs were finally installed
A Sign I Stumbled Upon
This Brewery Has A Sign In The Bathroom That Offers A Backup Plan In Case Your Date Isn't Going So Well
We also asked Tim what the most important factors to consider are when designing a sign. “The legibility of the message is the single most important factor. Of equal importance is the message itself. What is the core message people need to grasp in an instant?”
All We Need Is Love
What if your neighbor is spreading conspiracy theories and is a white supremacist terrorist? I really wish it were easier to tolerate the intolerant.
My Uber Driver Offered A Conversation “Menu” For His Ride
Local Starbucks Does 'Sign Of The Week' For Sign Language
Next, we asked Tim if he’s ever been able to create any particularly exciting or special signs. “We recently created the World’s Largest Dibond Sign Display for Mahopac High School in New York,” he shared with pride. In his email, Tim attached a photo of the impressive sign that looks easily over 15 feet tall, featuring the school’s logo of a massive M with an arrow across it. He also shared a beautiful retro, flashing neon sign to go on Route 66 advertising Eufloria dispensary in Oklahoma.
This Sign Moves The "N" When They Are Closed
The Sign At My Son's Little League Field
This New Zealand Remembrance Plaque In Flanders
If you’re in need of a beautiful sign, be sure to check out The Sign Chef’s website right here. They are experts are creating anything from yard signs to neon signs, so they can certainly make you something that would be worthy of a spot on this list!
My Favorite Bookstore Has A Cat. They Now Have A Sign For The Cat
There's this jewelry store with signs that reads "pets welcome, people tolerated" and "super friendly dog in premises".
This Plaque At The Dog Park Commemorating A Park Record
In My Hometown, There Is A Skate Shop Next To A Butcher, They Made A Single Sign. Steak On One Side, Skate On The Other (Nantes, France)
We hope you’re enjoying these clever and fascinating signs from around the world. If you’re a graphic designer, perhaps you’re even gaining some inspiration! Keep upvoting your favorite signs, and then let us know in the comments if you’ve ever seen a sign that really stuck with you. Then if your appetite for signs still isn’t satiated after finishing this list, you can find our last article on the same topic right here.
At Oakland Zoo They Have Signs So Their Wolves Wouldn't Get Scared
The Bathroom At My Doctor's Office Has A Discreet Way For Victims Of Abuse, Violence, Or Human Trafficking To Get Help
Police In Chester Vermont Have A Special Speed Limit Sign For Christmas. Legend Has It If You Go 69 MpH It Says Both 'Naughty' And 'Nice'
All My Old Casting Spots Have No Trespassing Signs, So This Was A Breath Of Fresh Air
I Got A Warning For Leaving My Laptop Unattended In The Library
This Sign Was Written For Deer
Autism Sign At The History Of Miami Museum
A Buffet Restaurant's Sign
This Sign Explains Why Feeding Ducks Bread Isn't A Good Idea
It tried to feed some ducks with lettuce and corn. Initially they had come a-waddling, but saw the 'healthy treat' I was offering, and they turned away in disgust.
This Emergency Exit Sign
UV Index Sign
In What Might Be The Oldest Known “Beware Of Dog” Sign
This is an amazingly preserved tile mosaic from Pompeii which features an image of a dog and the words “cave canem” which loosely translates to “caveat” (beware) and “canine” (dog).
The Local Blood Bank Have These Signs To Show How Much Blood They Have
Anti-Pollution Sign By A Lake In Evergreen, Colorado
Today I Stopped In Woodville, New Zealand. They Have A Sign Pointing To All The Other Woodville's And Their Distance
I love how someone scratched off the incorrect apostrophe's on the Australian and UK signs
Michael Pederson Installs Miniature Signs In Unassuming Locations, The Recent One Tracks The Lifespan Of A Solitary Weed Poking Through A Sidewalk Crack
A tiny wooden ladder leans against a sign that marks the number of days the plant has been growing.
This Sign In A Cafe Educating Us On The Nuances Of Pastries And Politicians
This Historic Sign In My Hotel Explains How To Use Electricity In Case You Had Never Used It Before
Jim back in the day "electric light gives you autism and it's not very manly"
Sign In The New Orleans Airport Bathroom
Ok, never had crayfish. Are they spicy or nasty or something? Cuz if they are spicy like the paqui ghost pepper tortilla chips, washing once ain't enough.Trust me on this.
This Sign At A Local Nature Preserve Has The Words Inverted So You Can Read It In The Water
A Sign With A Map Of Houses Numbers And Streets
This Sign At My University With The Number For The Library Police
Road Signs In Vilnius, Lithuania
The Way The Sun Has Weathered This Sign So It Looks Like It's Heavy Metal Style
This Interplanetary Street Sign
This Sign At My Local Pharmacy Teaches How To Do A Basic Waltz
The Signs In These Botanical Gardens Have Springs So The Signs Move With The Growth Of The Tree
My Bathroom Sign. It Has Been In My Family Since The 40's
This Sign Of Hobo Symbols At Railroad Museum
Moss Growing On A Sign, But Only The Parts That Illuminate
This Sign At The Mirror Lakes, NZ, Is Actually Mirrored The Right Way Up In The Lake
A Black Stop Sign
Note: this post originally had 142 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.
BP, why make the list so long, we all know you are going to cut this down to around 50. Make THREE lists and post on different weeks. Some of the higher number ones are probably pretty amazing, but in a few hours they won't be visible
I really like that idea, also there are probably only a handful who go down the entire list and vote, this the last entries have less of a chance of being in top 30.
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BP, why make the list so long, we all know you are going to cut this down to around 50. Make THREE lists and post on different weeks. Some of the higher number ones are probably pretty amazing, but in a few hours they won't be visible
I really like that idea, also there are probably only a handful who go down the entire list and vote, this the last entries have less of a chance of being in top 30.
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