These Hilarious Signs Will Make You Do A Double Take
Signs exist to keep us informed. They tell us what we can and can't do, where to go to find something, or where we can find further help.
Of course, in a world full of signs, at least a few are bound to raise eyebrows - whether they offer something unexpected, or hint at a complicated backstory. We've collected some of the funniest and most random signs from the internet for your viewing pleasure.
Play the odds
Is it better to get physical exercise or get a donut?
The answer might seem obvious, but with selective reasoning, it's easy to make a contrary argument.
Unusually specific
This kind of sign can only be the result of one too many seagull versus customer encounters.
Of course, if a seagull gets between you and your food, the dispute is entirely between you and said seagull.
Point taken
It may be a tad sexist to equate women with physical weakness, but that isn't really the point of the sign.
It's designed to get people to put their weights away, and so far it seems to be working.
Straight outta marriage
Divorce can provoke a lot of differing emotions and responses.
Putting up an elaborate lawn display seems a bit odd, but at least this (former) husband seems happy about the future.
There needs to be a middle ground
On one hand, it's naive for employers to think that employees work solely for their passion.
That said, employees should at least give the impression that they care about what they're doing.
Already violated the rule
This is an incredible sign, because it creates a conundrum.
Even though its messaging is incredibly clear, it's impossible to absorb its instructions without violating the one rule it's trying to communicate.
Non, merci
Sometimes, the backstory of a sign is pretty easy to guess at.
This person must be tired of people smoking on their property - and then complaining about it in French.
Beware of dog
There's a "no soliciting" sign in this window, but that isn't exactly the sign that grabs attention.
We have many questions about this dog, but one thing's for sure: this is probably a house to stay away from.
Squirrelly antics
It must be stressful to be in charge of a library book return that also serves as a squirrel passageway.
Keith's clearly been burned one too many times, hence this sign.
A Scottish problem
This sign has clearly been set up in jest, and it points to an issue that's uniquely Scottish.
Of course, this whole thing could be alleviated if everyone agreed to just wear underwear.
Left lonely
Here's a fun take on the idea of saving energy - one that feels a little bit gross when you think about it.
It's relatable for many of us, but still seems like a weird way to promote energy conservation.
Questionable advice
It's definitely a low move to steal anything from a small business.
While this sign's message is clear, it might not be the best idea to steal from Walmart either.
Tough but fair
If you have no pockets, there are only so many places where you can keep your cash.
It's a tough conundrum, but it's hard not to sympathize with whoever wrote this sign in the midst of a heatwave.
"I am not in love with you"
The tale told by this sign is as mortifying as it is hilarious.
It was intended to be a sweet love letter for this guy's wife, but now half the neighborhood thinks he may be in love with them.
Asking the tough questions
If it's broken due to breakage (or leakage, or whatever), it'll be fixed eventually - right?
The second sign asks when fixage will be the aim, rather than just leakage.
Et tu, Timberland?
With so many people stressed about their employment prospects, Timberland boots decided to advertise with a direct message.
They're not wrong exactly, and it does point to the durability of their footwear - but it's still a tad depressing.
Good one!
This place is short-staffed...or does it just have staffers who are unusually short?
In any event, hiring based on the basis of height probably isn't legal regardless.
Throwing some shade
This is clearly the work of an employee who's gotten sick of patrons smoking without asking.
Maybe the message is a little passive-aggressive, but it isn't exactly wrong either.
I don't think that happened
This is a fun little apocryphal tale, but let's be real: this kind of marriage would be on shaky ground to begin with.
Anyone with a good head on their shoulders would at least verify the jackpot amount beforehand.
Tough conundrum
Ice cream may be delicious, but it's bad for you - so it's best enjoyed in moderation.
Then again, if the choice is between delicious ice cream and a cruel, uncaring world, it's hard not to opt for an extra scoop.
Horrors beyond comprehension
Plenty of places have no public washroom, or restrict use to customers only.
Most of these signs are slightly apologetic in nature, but this one hints at horrors beyond the scope of human comprehension.
Pumpkin spice everything
Pumpkin spice may not be the cultural force it once was, but it still takes over every coffee shop in September and October.
This sign is for everyone who wishes summer was a bit longer - and pumpkin spice season was a lot shorter.
Can't be that cool
Is this sign warning against two things or three?
A smoking dog would obviously violate the first two rules, but is the combination a worse offence?
It's a joke, right?
This is probably a joke. We say probably, because we don't know for certain.
Of course, the sound engineer may very well be doing his best despite being completely unable to hear his output.
Not the right kind of pole
We're not going to comment on the judgment on this sign, but will contribute a public safety announcement.
Pole dancing is all well and good, but it's best done on a pole that won't cause the entire structure to collapse if it's knocked over.
Something must have happened
Travelers with pets in tow know that pet-friendly hotels are worth their weight in gold.
That said, hotels - even the pet-friendly ones - have to draw the line at a certain point.
Fair point
It's good to support local artists, but with the caveat that their art is actually good.
If we only supported living artists, we'd deprive ourselves of a lot of incredible art.
English is not a serious language
Every language has its quirks and oddities, but it seems like English is the weirdest of them all.
Why even have these little language rules if there are so many examples of them not applying?
Lou Bega would disagree
There's some fun wordplay on this sign, underscoring a message that's very serious to this church.
Adultery may be a sin, but "Mambo No. 5" made it sound pretty fun to have a lot of names in your life.
Tough but fair
Most stores don't put signs like this on their front door.
It seems a bit harsh and judgmental, but then again, there's always a horrifying backstory when it comes to something like this.
The battle has been lost
However you feel about AI, this sign raises a fair point.
Of course, there's nothing any of us (let alone AI) can do about the mind-numbing amount of stupidity that's present in the wild.
Just let 'em cook
This sign isn't really a serious price list, but a reminder that professional designers should be allowed to, well, professionally design stuff.
That means that if you hire a designer, you should butt out of their business.
Is this a riddle?
If you're going somewhere to ride horses, it's certainly nice to have options.
These options, though, are a little bit too involved. What is this cryptic mystery surrounding horses who've never been ridden before?
Water, water everywhere
It's nice that this tongue-in-cheek sign is non-judgmental.
Dogs are included, short people with low standards are included, but what about tall people with extremely low standards?
Take that, TripAdvisor
If you run a restaurant, it must be frustrating to read some of the unfair reviews posted online.
This pizzeria is evidently a little bit sick of the bad press, and they're inviting people to try their supposedly terrible 'za.
A chilling scenario
You might not get it if you've never worn contacts, but this sign brings up painful memories for anyone who has.
Then again, contacts or not, just about everyone knows the pain of touching their eyes after eating something spicy.
What a deal!
This sign is funny and not serious, but it's fun to take it to its logical conclusion.
In theory, if you were dissatisfied with this fire department's job, they might just come back to your house and burn it all down.
The irony
"Thank you for driving safely" is not, in and of itself, a noteworthy or funny sign.
But when it's placed directly in front of someone who clearly didn't drive safely, it becomes comedy gold.
Words to live by
The messaging on this sign is clear and even a little bit brutal.
Here's hoping this church hears more honks than car wrecks.
Kiss away
This sign is a bit confusing - are kiss cams prevalent in places where HR people might take notice?
Either way, if you were worried about the presence of kiss cams for some reason, you've come to the right place.
Technically correct
Look, we all know that whiskey on the rocks is not by any definition a soup - but could it be?
If you really, really stretch the definition of soup, just about any alcoholic beverage could fit into the category.
Destructive logic
Look, there's nothing wrong with a drink from time to time, but this seems like a slippery slope.
After all, if we made an effort to love everything that was bad for us, things might not turn out so well.
Fear not!
This fake coyote might be a little alarming, particularly at night, so this sign helpfully reminds people that there's nothing to be afraid of.
Given the prevalence of geese in the background, it also seems like the fake coyote is nothing to be afraid of for them either.
Not a bad deal
You rarely ever see discounts on gasoline, and with soaring gas prices, this is actually an enticing deal.
Of course, you would run the risk of humiliating yourself with a silly dance that doesn't yield a discount - but it's worth a shot.
Wonder how she did
Good on this person for not putting up with their hubby's antics anymore.
On a related note, who can afford to support a second family in this economy?!
They're not wrong
Yes, "fast food" is just one letter away from "fat food," but there's more to this.
Not only is fast food generally unhealthy, sometimes it feels like it isn't even fast anymore.
The brutal truth
Some establishments don't really seem like they want or need your business.
This one is on the opposite end of the spectrum, with the owner spelling things out just about as plainly as they can.
ATMception
ATM stands for 'automated teller machine.' Actually, ATM stands for 'at the moment.'
Well, the acronym can stand for more than one thing, which makes signs like this extra confounding.
Good business
Businesses can maximize profits by finding little ways to supplement their main product lineup.
This might cost a little bit in admin and receipt paper, but it's undoubtedly a service that customers will want to use.
Oh my...
This kind of big fiberglass statue can no doubt get hot to the touch on a sunny day, but is that really what this is about?
Given the gorilla's pose, there might be a little more to this sign than meets the eye.
