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Street signposts, park hoardings, and storefront markers are usually the background noise of our daily commutes. We often breeze right past. But every once in a while, a sign stops us in our tracks and makes us grab our cameras.

Maybe the wording is a complete trainwreck, the visuals make no sense, the translation went off the rails, or it’s just pure and unhinged nonsense.

If you were looking for a sign to laugh today, we’ve rounded up the most ridiculous and hilarious displays spotted in the wild and shared by netizens on this subreddit.

They might just convince you to look up from your phone on your next walk.

#1

Smartphone Zombies?

Warning sign about smartphone zombies distracted by phones

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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4 months ago

"Want more likes... Want more likes..."

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    #2

    No No No No No!!

    Funny sign about drinking for evil spotted outdoors

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    Ugh, do I have to?
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Well, don't you wine about it.

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    #3

    This Generation

    Funny fire safety sign advising to leave before posting on social media

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    I know places that need this sign ASAP.

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    #4

    Nah, I'm Good!

    No soliciting sign humorously charging 50 dollars per minute for sales pitches and religious messages

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    GOZ
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    4 months ago

    Where can I get one of these signs!

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    #5

    Not Doing The Last One

    Humorous anti-theft sign advising to lock car and fill purse with angry poisonous bees

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    Kaz
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    That'll deter anyone.

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    #6

    Indeed

    Funny beware sign saying well just beware on a pole

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    Kaz
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    4 months ago

    In this day and age, wise.

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    #7

    Who Thought Of This?

    Street sign humorously named no frickin way

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    😂😂

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    #8

    Ok I'll Not Go There

    Humorous sign warning of dangerous animals for next 4000 km on road

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    Mother of Giants
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    4 months ago

    Australia has entered the chat

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    #9

    No, They Do Not!

    Funny garden sign incorrectly stating flowers produce eggs

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    What about Eggplants?

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    #10

    Bruh, What Should I Do?

    Humorous no shirt no shoes no service sign with multiple funny prohibitions

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    Sparky
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    4 months ago

    Obvious Plant wasn't a clue?

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    #11

    I Don't Think Squirrels Can Do Anything

    Amusing park sign that squirrels have right of way

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    Kaz
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    4 months ago

    Hey! Be encouraging!

    #12

    You Gotta Stop, Stop, Stop

    Humorous stop sign with extra message you gotta stop

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    When your stop sign needs an emotional support buddy.

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    #13

    You Have Cat To Be Kitten Me Right Meow!

    Caution sign warning about cats jumping out on the street

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    Heffalump
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    I now want to drive down that street in the hope that a cat will pounce on me like that.

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    #14

    Creepy Sign

    Comical no entry road sign altered with a peeking person illustration

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    🎵 I always feel like somebody's watching me 🎵

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    #15

    Thank For Telling Me I Guess

    Warning sign humor about potholes banning swimming fishing and bungee jumping

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    perylousdemon
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Hm, could be Pittsburgh. I wouldn't be surprised if they put up signs instead of just fixing the problem.

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    #16

    Pigeons: We Prefer Our Garbage Bland, Thanks

    Humorous sign asking people not to season the pigeons

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    But they taste so boring when they're plain.

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    #17

    Imagine You Just Buy A Sandwich And See This

    Stadium scoreboard food recall notice about sandwiches wraps and salads

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    4 months ago

    It's worse if you've already eaten the sandwich by the time you saw the sign.

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    #18

    Poor Pigeons :(

    Funny no pigeons sign with specific time restrictions

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    Upstaged75
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    4 months ago

    I didn't know pigeons could read!

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    #19

    Scariest Sign I've Ever Seen!

    Humorous road sign showing car attacked by octopus near water

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    43Duckies
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    4 months ago

    The googly eyes really sell it

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    #20

    Run!

    Humorous warning sign about midges for the next seventy-five miles

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    I am not you
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Streetart by «A Sign of Humour». It's on the West Highland Way hikingtrail in Scotland. Made for people to stop and have a good laugh in their everyday lives. Great fun,in my opinion 😅

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    #21

    Giant Mosquito?

    Funny sign showing giant mosquito carrying a person in wilderness area

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    Kaz
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Them dámn Mozzies!

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    #22

    Secret Nuclear Bunker???

    Humorous road sign pointing to secret nuclear bunker

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    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Shh, don't tell anyone!

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    #23

    Why?

    Comical tall buses sign advising to shout duck at bridge

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Someone did a thing that made this sign necessary.

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    #24

    Speed Up A Bit? You Need To Go Fast!

    Humorous road sign urging drivers to speed up near road collapse

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    Lotekguy
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    4 months ago

    They're hoping enough cars will fall into the gap to fill it up, making the paving job easier and cheaper.

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    #25

    Don't Worry, I Won't!

    Humorous sign that simply says Please Don't

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    YOU CAN'T TELL ME WHAT TO DO! You're not my real dad!

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    #26

    What Do You Even Do Here?

    Confusing funny stop sign banning all directions

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    4 months ago

    Anyone's car equipped for vertical take-off?

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    #27

    Well, What Should I Do?

    Conflicting traffic signs showing stop and no stopping any time

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Schrodinger's Stop Sign.

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    #28

    I'm Sure That Will Do Wonders

    Concrete slab labeled flood defence wall on dirt path

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    Verena
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    In case of a flood, barriers and/sandbags ate positioned on top of this wall. The underground wall is a foundation for the weight of the actual barrier and an underground watertight barrier. It prevents the soil on the dry side of the wall from getting weakened and collapsing.

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    #29

    What Could Be Inside Your Store To Say "Sorry, We're Open"?

    Humorous business sign says sorry were open

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Border crossing sign into Canada? 😁

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    #30

    Where Do I Post This?

    Funny waiting room sign humorously requesting people not to wait in the room

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    So it's an anti-waiting room??

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    #31

    I Don't Think This Is Right?

    Confusing traffic sign showing bike and car paths diverging

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    Lotekguy
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    4 months ago

    Thanos put the sign there.

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    #32

    How???

    Electronic road sign warns Santa sees you when speeding

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    Dane
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Snow Alert Notification andTraffic Advisory?

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    #33

    Just Look At This

    Funny mountain lion safety sign with humorous instructions to face lion and fight back if attacked

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Use children as a shield. 😁

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    #34

    Thanks... I Guess?

    Funny stop sign with additional sign stating this is a stop sign

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    And it is NOT a pipe. And if you get that, NERD!!!

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    #35

    What Are The Surprises?

    Funny road sign warning of road surprises ahead

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    Sparky
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    4 months ago

    If they told you, it wouldn't be a surprise.

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    #36

    Ok Then

    Ironical road sign stating sign not in use

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    I am not you
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    《These signs are used to indicate that other traffic controls or signals are currently inactive.The humorous sign has been noted online for its paradoxical message.》

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    #37

    Too Many Stops Help

    Stop sign with extra small sign pleading stop repeatedly

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    perylousdemon
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    4 months ago

    We have a bunch of intersections around our apartment where cross traffic doesn't have stop signs. It's more of a nightmare than everyone having a stop sign.

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    #38

    Welcome To Accident!

    Green welcome road sign for the town named Accident in Maryland

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    NightOwlPanda
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Wikipedia tells us: A resident of Accident is called an "Accidental."

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    #39

    We Already Knew That But Thanks!

    Funny warning sign cautioning water on road during rain

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    nottheactualphoto
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Cheaper to put up a sign than to fix the drainage.

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    #40

    Braille Printed On A Sign For The Bathroom… That’s Over 11 Feet In The Air

    Creative restroom sign showing fisherman and mermaid icons

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    43Duckies
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    That's ok, the restrooms are only for pirates or mermaids anyways.

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    #41

    What Is The Reason For Reporting It To The Authorities??

    Funny notice sign thanking for noticing the new notice and reporting it

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    Mark Alexander
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    4 months ago

    So the authorities can take notice.

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    #42

    Oh No!

    Funny warning sign for poisonous snakes and insects in rural area

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    michael Chock
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    4 months ago

    Be a good monkey, look with binoculars.

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    #43

    Ok Then

    Funny cautionary road sign advising to turn back

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    Sparky
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Were. If I were you.

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    #44

    Why Are There Roundabouts In Roundabouts?

    Confusing road sign showing directions and roundabouts at Walcot with parking and d**d end symbols

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    I am not you
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    《"Magic Roundabout" in Swindon, England》 Funny and confusing sign, but easy to understand after reading the "instructions"

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    #45

    Wth??

    Danger sign depicting a plane crashing into a car in a humorous way

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    4 months ago

    I have lived in a place that had a similar sign. The airport was south of the bridge and planes would get super low coming in for a landing in poor weather.

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    #46

    What In The World Do I Do??

    Confusing road arrow marking with multiple conflicting directions

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    TotallyNOTAFox
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    4 months ago

    Anything but turning left

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    #47

    What Could Be Here?

    Blue directional road sign with a question mark pointing left amid snowy surroundings

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Road surprise?

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    #48

    I Genuinely Looked Around The Store And Left Disappointed

    Sign banning sale of firearms swords and grenades under 18

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    Upstaged75
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    4 months ago

    Please don't sell them to my 100 year old Granny either! 😁

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    #49

    Witch In The Area?

    Street sign showing stop and witch on broomstick for pedestrians

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    Upstaged75
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    4 months ago

    Broomstick crossing 🧹

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    #50

    Really??

    Funny warning sign for drunken people crossing

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    Upstaged75
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    4 months ago

    College campus?

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    #51

    Cows Falling?

    Funny road sign showing car falling off cliff with cow in air

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    Sparky
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    4 months ago

    Does it really matter what's falling?

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    #52

    There Is Just A Car In This Sign. What Does The Sign Mean?

    Humorous road sign showing a car jumping off the road in a rural area

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    Invisible spaceship? Maybe an invisible tornado

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    #53

    Be Careful Out Here At Night Time

    Funny gate locked at dark sign warning ticket or tow with cartoon hazard icons

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    4 months ago

    Crystal Lake?

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    #54

    Ummmm.... Why??

    Confusing door sign saying don't pull push only

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    Eriel Ramos-Pizarro
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    4 months ago

    Schrodinger's door

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    #55

    What's This Sign?

    Comical caution sign showing bicyclist falling off bike

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    NightOwlPanda
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    4 months ago

    Either bicyclists in the area like to ride in this fashion, or there's something that makes them go a*s over teakettle with concerning regularity.

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    #56

    No Music??

    No music allowed sign below pedestrian sign in outdoor setting

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    4 months ago

    You are now entering the town where they filmed Footloose.

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    #57

    Really Bad Design

    Funny toilet sign asking to throw paper in bin

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    Shellie Carlson
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    4 months ago

    Rough potty training

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    #58

    Someone Must've Had A Bad Day

    Road sign with misspelled right turn instructions on pavement

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    4 months ago

    It's ironic to spell right wrong.

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    #59

    Bruh LOL

    Yellow warning sign with silhouette of an adult and three baby penguins crossing

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    Jan Rosier
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    4 months ago

    pinguins doing ballet at a bar?

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    #60

    Squeezing What?

    Street sign for TightSqueeze Road with Chatham business exit sign

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    General Anaesthesia
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    4 months ago

    Drunk side piece?

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    #61

    We Must Be Making People Now!

    Funny construction sign saying people under construction ahead with article text

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    Brandi VanSteenwyk
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    4 months ago

    Maybe it's a fertility clinic.

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    #62

    You Could Have Just Shown Me The Answer

    Unusual maximum speed sign with math expression

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    Bill Swallow
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    4 months ago

    64 kmh.

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    #63

    Just Look At The Top Sign

    Humorous traffic sign instructing to turn right to go left

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    michael Chock
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    4 months ago

    Good place for that collision repair center

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    #64

    Drive Like It's Gta

    Warning sign depicting a person being hit by car illustration on a green circular board

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    NightOwlPanda
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    4 months ago

    Or GTFO.

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    #65

    An Airplane Crossing?

    Yellow diamond-shaped airplane crossing warning sign against blue sky

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    Verena
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    4 months ago

    Either on land (the Bern airport had a road crossing the runway decades ago, with barriers like a railroad crosding), or low overhead.

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    #66

    Lowest Speed Limit I've Ever Seen

    Unusual speed limit sign showing 19 mph

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    4 months ago

    There is one near us that is 13mph. 🤷‍♀️

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    #67

    Ok Ok I'll Not Do Anything Bad!!

    Funny fine sign warning $299 fine for tracking mud on city streets

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    JF
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Wipe your tires on the mat!

    #68

    What?

    Confusing stop and no stopping signs posted together in alley

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    4 months ago

    Just stop stopping.

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    #69

    Buffalo, NY

    Storefront sign for Flowers-Hemp Analytics on a brick building

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    Nikki Sevven
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    4 months ago

    When you're a Jack-of-all-trades, but only have mastered three of them.

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