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"Ominous Signs" is a fun Instagram page that shares all sorts of weird and entertaining signs and writings found in public spaces. The account is all about discovering quirky messages on buildings, odd billboards, strange graffiti on fences, and confusing road signs. Every post on the page gives you a little taste of the surprising and amusing things you can find around you, making you want to keep an eye out for them in your own daily life.

Even though it's not a huge page, "Ominous Signs" has a cool, casual vibe that makes it enjoyable for anyone who stumbles upon it. There's no fluff, just a bunch of interesting and funny signs that'll make you laugh, scratch your head, or both.

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    Corvus
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, as long as they know where their towels are...

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    Bored Panda interviewed Lee Glanville, the owner of "Ominous Signs" Instagram page, and asked him about his inspiration for the page. Glanville said, "I saw a few signs online that had a threatening energy to them and thought it would be funny to collect them into one place." He added that he likes signs that suggest "an authority figure is threatening you," as there is something funny about that.

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is ## danger to visitors.

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    Lee also shared that he has a particular fondness for the "children drive slowly" sign and believes that children should not be driving at all. He said, "Personally, I don’t think they should be driving at all." When asked about how he sources the images for his page, Glanville said, "I find most of them online and credit where possible, but people can and do submit images as well."

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    Corvus
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Considering how weird my dreams can get, by the time I look at my watch again, I'd probably be chased by a monster, or be busy shooting at little goblins.

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    The sign that generated the most engagement and sparked the most interesting discussions among his followers, according to the page owner, is the "please do not smile at strangers" sign in a train station. He believes that most people would rather be left alone during their commute. When asked about the future of the "Ominous Signs" Instagram page, Lee said that he is currently only focused on posting on Instagram. However, he mentioned that he has another project, an illustration account, that you Pandas, might want to check out as well.

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    Tams21
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll take the speed limit as a suggestion, in that case.

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    In summary, Glanville's inspiration for "Ominous Signs" was the humorous and threatening nature of certain signs. He particularly likes signs that suggest an authority figure is threatening you, and he finds the "children drive slowly" sign particularly amusing. Lee sources the images for his page online and from submissions by his followers. The "please do not smile at strangers" sign in a train station generated the most engagement among his followers.

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    Tams21
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would very unsettling on a gravestone.

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    HelluvaHedgehogAlien
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶flying snek, falling snek, help the goddamn snek🎶

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    FeelingFrisky
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How many people got locked in there b4 they put up a sign?

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    Owen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just want a lesser one today please.

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    Amsterdude
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like meat is coming back to the menu boys

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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have worked on the water for ten years. I have saved people from drowning on four occasions. Weirs WILL kill you. No one can save you. Respect the water.

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where is the cat?

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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love/am scared of bears. I once read, 'If it's brown, lie down, if it's black, fight back, and if it's white, say goodnight.'

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    Half eaten lemming
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine that coming alive in a horror movie

    Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, if it has no face and ears, it can't see or hear you. It also can't eat you. So theoretically, you are totally safe!! Joy! (Or maybe you wake up one night feeling absolutely paralyzed from the poison in its hair, which are actually tiny needles and the horrible realization dawns upon you that it just found it's new face and ears - yours!)

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    °CORLEONE°
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No face, no name, no number ... like the song.

    Shannon K
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd love that because then I could make my own!

    Beruthiel45
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've made a few stuffies in my time, faces and ears are easy. As long as they're on the right side of the head. 🤭

    ADDee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s kind of cute though.

    Timbob
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Otherwise, anatomically correct.

    Huck Finn
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That doll in the bottom corner is about to perform a jump scare.

    Sam
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Half Finished Horror Show Presents...

    Ja R
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bargen for 4 bucks teach child to sew face of felt and googly eyes on

    Tree P
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would totally buy that! I can think of hundreds of things to make out of it. Snowman would be the easiest.

    meow point1
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.

    John Schneider
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. Not a horror movie. How about your bedroom?

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    HelluvaHedgehogAlien
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like it… kindness goes a long way, even if you’re smiling at a murderous ghost :)

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone is peeing under the sign. Hahaa

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    Katie Lutesinger
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, isn't that how that Dawnstar quest starts in Skyrim?? I could get a kickass magic staff out of this!

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    🌵 Drazil
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At your own risk of....???????? Packs of pit bulls? Hail as big as softball? Lions and tigers and bears? Rockets from North Korea? Stampede of longhorn bulls? Join in.....This is fun!

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Warning!!! If you smell bacon, call the electric and lightning company.

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    Owen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People will save you. But not every time.

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just sensible adivice.

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    Corvus
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe it's this one - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nowhere,_Oklahoma

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