These Signs Have All The Life Advice You’ll Ever Need
Signs are everywhere (you've probably heard the song more than a few times), and signs are something that we frequently find ourselves looking for - whether it's to help us navigate or just give us some motivation.
We've curated some of the best signs people have photographed on their travels. Not everything here necessarily constitutes life advice, but there's little doubt that these signs will give you something to think about.
"Strong advice from the pavement."
This is the kind of sentiment that most people probably agree with in theory, but in practice, it often feels like the inmates are running the asylum.
Sure, we might not want to make stupid people famous - but it seems like the cat's already out of the bag on that front.
"Don’t believe"
This is somewhat vague, but useful advice - whether you get it from your high school bestie's weird older sibling, the stranger up the street, or a bumper sticker.
Of course, we should have confidence in our thoughts - but it never hurts to question ourselves from time to time.
"Theft prevention sign"
Some signs start out predictably before veering off in a wholly unexpected direction, and this is certainly one such sign.
There are three pieces of basic, useful advice, followed by something a little bit strange. If you happen to have thousands of angry, poisonous bees on your person, feel free to follow along.
"Solid life advice"
There's no need to shame someone who twerks for the love of twerking, but it's also hard not to agree with this sign, at least somewhat.
After all, the message to prospective twerkers should be this: if you're in public, do you think bystanders want to see this?
"Turning the tables on pharmaceutical commercials (seen in my doctor's office)"
There's no doubt that doctors get sick of their patients asking them about every single pharmaceutical they see advertised on TV, so this sign flips the script.
Of course, it's unlikely to stop these questions, but it might prompt just a little bit of self-reflection.
"Especially if you see it in your bedroom closet"
Dreams aren't real, but the act of dreaming can lead to some unfortunate circumstances, especially if you're prone to sleepwalking.
This is sound advice, no doubt - but with dream logic being what it is, it might be hard to follow this tip.
"Regular everyday advice"
Once again, we have a sign that starts off in a pretty mundane way before it goes completely sideways.
It's funny to read as a joke - and we're going to assume that's what it is, a joke. Otherwise, there must be a dark story behind this.
"This is good advice"
This is fantastic advice, and one could go even further by suggesting that it's never a good idea to get too close to the ground with any part of your body when in a dog park.
Then again, even if dog owners can stop themselves from rolling around on the gross ground, dogs themselves have no such self-control.
"Saw this in a bathroom a couple weeks ago"
Everyone who wears contact lenses has a few horror stories about switching them in or out and discovering in real time that they've been touching something spicy.
Even if you don't wear contacts or haven't experienced this unpleasant situation, it's always good advice to wash your hands thoroughly.
"Here's a good way to start a book"
Some technical manuals have instructions on how to read them, which makes sense as they may have a system or categories that need to be understood before the reader can fully dive in.
With normal books, of course, the reader only has to get started - and that's pretty much what this book is saying.
"Don't panic"
We've all been there - looking at the Chrome dinosaur game in a panic after the wifi goes out as we nervously play a couple of games while we wait for the internet to come back.
Seeing the offline dinosaur game in real life, though, gives a different vibe - and serves as a reminder that sometimes it's good to literally touch grass.
"My friend and I put this sign up at our local pool and after 3 years, no one has said anything"
This sign was clearly placed there as a prank, and it's pretty funny that no one has taken it down after all this time.
That said, it may have just been such practical advice that the pool workers decided to leave it up.
"Our local pizza place gives excellent advice"
Pizzas are not tough to cut, even if it can be tricky to get all pieces the same size. But if you're struggling, here's a handy guide.
No one has to cut their 'za this way, or any way for that matter. Each pie is a round, blank canvas, inviting our cutting creativity.
"Solid life advice from the local museum"
This is good advice but almost sends a mixed message - if it's usually not a good idea to stick your hand into holes you can't see into, maybe this behavior shouldn't be encouraged, even in a safe setting.
For those who've resisted the forbidden thrills of reaching into dark caverns, though, this safe space might be ideal.
"This hoodie gives better advice than most of Reddit"
No one reads the laundry instructions on garments, even if it results in some stained or shrunken shirts along the way.
While the life instructions on this tag are good advice for literally anyone, the chances of anyone bothering to read (let alone follow) the instructions might be a tad low.
"Office dating advice"
There's advice, and then there's a silly joke that might make you crack a smile. This sign clearly falls into the latter category.
Love might mean nothing in tennis, and while this is a joke, there are probably a few people who've dated tennis players who might share a similar horror story.
"Good advice"
During Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and other firework-centric holidays, the likelihood of adults drinking to excess is rather high.
Considering this, it does feel a little strange that we're so protective of (sober) kids when it comes to fireworks, while we allow (less-than-sober) adults do the dangerous work.
"Advice probably worth taking"
Hot sauces taste hot - and if you get them into your eyes (or any orifice, really), they'll start to feel hot pretty quickly.
Just about everyone has discovered this at one point or another, but it's hard to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
"I asked Nick Offerman for high school graduation advice"
We have a celebrity cameo in this list of signs that give advice, and it's everyone's favorite no-nonsense bearded actor, Nick Offerman.
In typical Offerman fashion, his advice is short, to the point, unsentimental, and objectively solid.
"Good advice"
Nobody wants to feed their fingers to the animals, but when trying to get an animal to eat out of our hands, that's pretty much what we're doing.
This recontextualizes things a bit - it isn't about not feeding the animals, it's about ensuring that you leave with all of your digits intact.
"Parking advice"
There's something about bad parking jobs that can make even the calmest person seethe with anger, so this insulting sign hits a sweet spot.
While this person may have parked their car as well as they were capable of, it doesn't save them from the scorn and ridicule of others in the parking lot.
"Some good advice I found in a bathroom"
If you believe in time travel, and believe that time travelers will come back to correct egregious mistakes, this is great advice.
Of course, it's easy to argue that this is a great way to never question your mistakes, and also that time travel isn't real.
"Some friendly advice from my local gas station bathroom!"
When you re-watch anything from the Star Wars universe, it's almost surprising that Stormtroopers are seen as a threat when you see how poorly they aim their blasters.
This washroom didn't need to reference Star Wars, but the cultural relevance might work a little better than a typical sign.
"Great Columbus Day advice"
Christopher Columbus left behind a problematic legacy, but no one can deny that he traveled far and wide (even if he wasn't quite sure where he'd landed).
Therefore, in the spirit of discovery, it's good to constantly challenge ourselves to discover new things - such as attentive driving.
"Well, that is sound advice"
This is highly specific, and highly credible, advice. In fact, while it only specifies laxatives and sleeping pills, it could be extended further.
Anything you take before bed has an effect on your body's chemistry, and you don't want to get too creative with your nighttime cocktails.
"This treadmill was giving me some good advice while working out today"
Sometimes, running on a treadmill feels like absolute death, to the point that you're looking for any excuse to just get off and lie down for awhile.
Anyone looking for an excuse has clearly found it on this machine, which would never recommend running to anyone.
"Life advice from my sheet music"
Sheet music often contains instructions to chill for awhile while the other instruments work their magic, but said instructions rarely get this introspective.
While it's good to rest and good to reflect, you'll want to stay on your toes and not dissociate too much, because that next stanza is right around the corner.
"Stop!"
We have a rare sighting here - a standard-issue road sign that's been defaced with a message, which has in turn been defaced with a second, contrarian message.
Wherever you fall in this debate, it's hard to deny that this is a pretty funny progression of signs.
"Solid advice from my local bar"
It's said that nothing good happens after 2 in the morning, and that we should all go to bed before this time rather than taking on new projects.
Texting your ex is a questionable move at any hour of the day, so it stands to reason that it's an extra-bad idea after 2.
"They have your best interests in mind"
The person who made this sign didn't succeed at first with their spelling of "succeed," but the message is still heard loud and clear.
There are certain things that are catastrophic if you do them wrong, and skydiving absolutely fits into this category.
