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

    I have such dreams pretty often. Familiar places but with new rooms, new floors... sometimes new buildings altogether.

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

    Or, as I call it, my subconscious's way of letting me know I feel helpless.

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

    Shades of C.S. Lewis, books...

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

    I know that place. I sneak up into the attic and find all sorts of cool antiques. Now how to get them home? 🤨🤫😉😅

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

    I've moved a lot including to a different country, down the hall in an apartment building, and back into the same house. When I dream about moving it's almost always in to that house. It starts out with the house being close to IRL, but the house morphs like crazy during the dream.

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

    I lived in 5 different houses growing up and my house dream is always one particular old house in North Carolina. Dream was a sepia color, crowded, dusty and one time 5 gurneys with 5 mummy wrapped bodies, in what used to be my bedroom. I've dreamt it 5 or more times in my life but only once with the gurneys. That was the only time I was scared in that dream. I figure it just means I procrastinate too much and have too much on my plate.

    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mum's side of the family's house. Every time. I do not understand y

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

    Yeah, it's usually my school.

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

    I like mushrooms too.

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

    This is true, though. It's a tad scary, innit?

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

    I didn't know this was a thing. I just thought I was a weirdo!

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

    When I have that dream it's usually my Nana's old house

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

    I used to dream of the Metromover in Miami....

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

    Sounds like an Adult Entertainment house?

    GlitterQueen541
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love those dreams...and always so disappointed when I wake up

    Percabeth Forever (she/her)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happened to me once, then I met Thanos and he turned my friends into french fries

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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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    Owen
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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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    Owen
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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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    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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    °CORLEONE°
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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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