"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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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.
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."
I fell down the rabbit hole. Apparently there is one that is handicapped friendly https://www.tripadvisor.com/FAQ_Answers-g187440-d546472-t4211155-Is_the_croc_park_wheelchair_friendly.html
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kwa zulu natal, south africa https://www.alamy.com/st-lucia-south-africa-aug-30-2014-african-wildlife-warning-sign-for-ground-slope-because-wheelchairs-that-can-end-up-eaten-by-nile-crocodiles-isimangaliso-wetland-park-ezemvelo-kzn-wildlife-image228451487.html ...I've seen it; it's in my country. The blue/red colour was our old roadsigns colour combo, we've now switched to the normal red/black/white.
SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY! See the battle of the century as Grandpa "Wheels of Steel" takes on Crunch the Crocodile. Will his single brake skid spins and his sensory depriving colostomy bag sneak attack be able to overcome the bone crushing jaws and insulting tail slaps? BE THERE!
If it only happened once it’s a freak accident… must have happened more than twice to warrant a sign.
I'm lol because when I had foot surgery my husband pushed me in my wheel chair down the catwalk at the Cleveland zoo. No gators or crocs at the end, just wallabys.
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it means DANGER:STEEP RAMP WITH ALLIGATORS AT BOTTOM HAZARD FOR DISABLED
kwa zulu natal, south africa https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-road-sign-warning-slope-with-wheelchair-and-crocodile-kwazulu-natal-95520252.html
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ok I promise I won't roll somebody in a wheelchair down a hill into a lake to get eaten by the alligators that are presently living in that specific lake.
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.
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.
I like it… kindness goes a long way, even if you’re smiling at a murderous ghost :)
Note: this post originally had 66 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.
One of my faves was from Getaway magazine, a local mag which collected odd signs. The sign said, "Maak toe die bleddie hek!" (Close the bloody gate!)
One of my faves was from Getaway magazine, a local mag which collected odd signs. The sign said, "Maak toe die bleddie hek!" (Close the bloody gate!)
