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When you think about it, the goal of a sign is pretty basic, isn’t it? We put them up to give us directions, send messages, and warn us about dangers lurking around the corner. But while sometimes they hilariously fail to fulfill their purpose by looking like the most random and absurd announcements ever created, others seem to carry a somewhat threatening aura.

We’re talking about signs that remind us the world is filled with unforeseen hazards that make us want to stop and quickly run the other way. So let us introduce you to the 'Scary Signs' subreddit. This online community with over 379K members has set out on a mission to share pictures of terrifying messages from all over the world "that you don't want to be near".

Some of them are scarier than the danger itself, others are so creepy we can’t help but wonder why they got put up there in the first place. Whatever the case may be, these warnings definitely catch one's attention. Bored Panda has collected some of the most frightening posts from the group, so continue scrolling to check them out for yourself, and let us know what you think about them in the comments!

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#1

Scary-Sad, But Comforting To Know You Can Be Safe

Sign instructing patients to mark specimens with initials and use a red marker if experiencing domestic or intimate partner violence.

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    Sign A The Vet

    Sign warning to speak softly when light is on as someone is saying goodbye, a scary sign about emotional moments.

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    #3

    Oh...ok I Understand

    Warning sign at zoo warns visitors not to climb fences to avoid being attacked by animals, featuring cartoon animal illustrations.

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    Save The Bees

    Warning sign with a cartoon bee reading If we die, we're taking you with us, a scary sign spotted outdoors.

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    #5

    More Than Sad Scary, But Still

    Warning sign about sharing photos on social media to prevent poachers from locating rhinos in a wildlife area.

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    #6

    Beware Of Falling Deer

    Person with concerned expression next to one of the scariest signs warning about falling deer and leopards in trees

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    #7

    Trailhead In Tennessee

    Warning sign on a tree about a very difficult trail with a minimum 7-hour hike, part of the scariest signs spotted around the world.

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    #8

    No Bees, No Oranges

    Warning signs about no bees near various fruits including oranges, apples, tomatoes, and kiwis in a grocery store display.

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    #9

    Umm

    Tree growing around a metal sign with the word HELP in a forest, one of the scariest signs spotted worldwide.

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    #10

    Percy Preist Lake In Nashville, Tn

    Warning sign in a lake detailing drowning statistics to highlight the danger, one of the scariest signs spotted worldwide.

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    #11

    Scary Geese

    Warning sign about aggressive geese with person running away near a concrete planter and traffic cones outdoors.

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    #12

    A Disease Which Has No Cure

    White trailer on a road with a scary sign warning it transports a disease with no cure, one of the scariest signs spotted worldwide.

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    #13

    Something About This Unsettles Me

    Highway electronic sign warning to buckle up to save ICU beds for COVID-19, one of the scariest signs spotted worldwide.

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    #14

    Straight To The Point, Don't Become Soup

    Warning sign near hot water pond stating danger of falling in and being boiled, one of the scariest signs worldwide.

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    #15

    19th Century Japanese Tsunami Warnings. This One Reads: “Remember The Calamity Of The Great Tsunamis. Do Not Build Any Homes Below This Point”

    Ancient stone sign with Japanese characters warning travelers, one of the scariest signs spotted around the world in a forest setting.

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    #16

    Fight Back

    Warning sign with instructions on how to behave if you encounter a mountain lion, one of the scariest signs worldwide.

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    #17

    Road Sign I Found In Texas

    Warning sign at night alerting that hitchhikers may be escaping inmates, one of the scariest signs spotted worldwide.

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    David Houde
    David Houde
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On the freeway near my house is a similar sign "Prison area, do not pick up hitchhikers"

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    #18

    Sign At Lava Falls In Grand Canyon

    Warning sign in a national park about heat-related deaths and injuries near the top of a dangerous trail.

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    #19

    You Will Die

    Warning sign at ski area boundary with skull symbol, cautioning extreme winter terrain and deadly risk if not returning.

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    #20

    At A Nearby Wolf Sanctuary

    Warning sign about property protection with security cameras and 20 or more wolves for added security.

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    #21

    Bronx Zoo

    Warning sign about a missing mildly venomous mangrove snake at JungleWorld exhibit, cautioning visitors to notify staff.

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    #22

    Just Another Day In Alaska

    Sign warning to make sure the door is closed tightly so bears can’t get in, one of the scariest signs worldwide.

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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I went to Alaska in 2017, one of the stops was at Denali National Park. I got settled in to my roon in nearby McKinley Village and decided to vist the location shops. The popcorn store was closed, but everything else was open. My wife made a comment along the lines of "the popcorn smells good". The employee of the store we were in responded with "the bear thought so too. Apparently we missed a bear walking through the popcorn store by about 15 minutes. The poor girl that worked there ran and the had to call the owner to come lock it up for the night.

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    #23

    "The Drowning Machine"

    Extreme danger sign warning about a submerged weir called the drowning machine near turbulent water structure.

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    #24

    Uh Oh. Keep Out Of The Danger Noodle Room

    Handwritten scary warning sign about a loose poisonous snake, a warning from Norman to keep away until caught.

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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll never understand people keeping dangerous wild animals as "pets"

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    #25

    This Slide

    Slide closed sign on a playground tube slide, one of the scariest signs spotted that warns to stay far away.

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    #26

    Bush Fire Rating Signs All Over Australia

    Fire danger sign showing catastrophic risk level with color-coded scale, warning to prepare, act, and survive in extreme conditions.

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    #27

    Yikes

    Historic plaque warning about the Black Death in England, a scary sign referencing deadly events in history.

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    #28

    Trust Me, I Won't

    Large horned Highland cow behind a fence with a scary warning sign about grabbing the horns.

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    #29

    Nope.

    Scary caution sign warning horses may bite at night with glowing eyes visible in snowy, dark wooded area.

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    #30

    The School Lockdown Song

    Classroom lockdown safety poster with instructions to lock doors, turn off lights, and hide behind desk, a scary sign for safety.

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    #31

    How Fast Is It Going To Move?

    Elevator control panel with a warning sign instructing to jump if the elevator does not move, a scary sign spotted worldwide.

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    #32

    This Got Dark Real Quick

    Yellow road sign showing a speed limit of 25 with a warning to k**l your speed, not a child, a scary sign message.

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    #33

    Crocodile Enclosure At Sydney Aquarium

    Warning sign showing a person falling with a crocodile below, one of the scariest signs spotted around the world.

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    #34

    You Get The Gist, Even Without A Word Of Swedish

    Warning sign about elevator safety showing a person with a cart, one image safe and one image tipping the cart, scary signs worldwide.

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    #35

    At Least They Give You A Choice.

    Warning sign at an interactive attraction detailing choices and consent, one of the scariest signs spotted around the world.

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    #36

    Not Sure If This Counts

    Warning sign advising caution with raccoons and pigs, a scary sign people would want to avoid for safety reasons.

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    #37

    At My Apartment Complex

    Warning sign at a pool forbidding entry to persons with active or recent diarrhea seen among scary signs worldwide.

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    #38

    Yeah I Think I’ll Pass

    Poison Spider Trail warning sign on a forest path surrounded by trees, highlighting one of the scariest signs spotted worldwide.

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    #39

    Apartheid-Era Sign Near Johannesburg, South Africa (1953)

    Warning sign with skull and crossbones threatening armed guards and savage dogs on a dangerous property at night.

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    #40

    Crossing A Swing Bridge In Nz

    Yellow caution sign warning about safe group size on a suspension bridge, one to ten people allowed, more is dangerous.

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    #41

    Think This Belongs Here!

    Large stadium digital screen showing a food recall warning sign about sandwiches wraps and salads to avoid, a scary sign worldwide.

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    #42

    Careful When Skiing

    Danger sign warning of deadly risk outside ski resort with snowy mountains in the background, a scary sign spotted worldwide.

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    #43

    Heart Rate Increasing

    Man with a creepy smile peering through a door window above a scary safety sign in a store aisle, unsettling warning scene.

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    #44

    Slowly Puts Shovel Back In Trunk

    Warning stone marker indicating radioactive burial site from nuclear research, one of the scariest signs spotted worldwide.

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    #45

    Ok, Let's Just Go To The Public Pool?

    Warning sign about Naegleria fowleri amoeba risk in thermal pools, a scary sign to avoid for safety worldwide.

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    #46

    No Worries, 3 Layers Of Glass Still Remain To Protect You From The King Of The Jungle!

    Sign on shattered glass at zoo assuring visitors the lion yard remains safe with multiple protective layers intact.

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    #47

    Cute Cartoons Don’t Make Creepy Messages Better

    Safety sign with a cartoon worker advising to correct unsafe friends, one of the scariest signs spotted around the world.

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    #48

    “Holy Water Removed Temporarily”

    Holy water removed sign at church, a scary warning to reduce the risk of spreading viral illness spotted around the world.

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    #49

    Saw This Walking Through My University After Hours

    Warning sign showing nitrogen tank with a deadly leak risk, a scary sign you’d want to avoid at all costs.


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