10+ Signs that confused and amused us

Ready for a sign safari you didn’t know you needed? We’ve rounded up twenty-two truly unforgettable signs and notices from around the globe. From head-scratching instructions to accidental comedy, get ready to laugh, pause, and probably check twice next time you see a sign in public.

“I bet not everyone will treat this as a warning.”

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Alien abductions in the parking lot? That escalated quickly. Apparently, reserving your spot is less about etiquette and more about avoiding a close encounter. Honestly, I’m parking two spaces away just in case.

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“Who designed this?”

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Oh no, this is the kind of sign you can’t unsee. ‘Eat kids free’—pardon me, what? Graphic designers, please consult your inner child (or your outer adult) before choosing a font layout.

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“Library sign”

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If I had to prove I was human, yelling 'Not a squirrel!' definitely wasn't on my bingo card. Poor Keith and his lunch are now central to a library conspiracy. Honestly, I’d do it just to see if someone yells back, 'Prove it!' Libraries have never felt so dramatic.

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“Attention:”

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That’s it? You can’t just demand my attention and leave me hanging! Now I feel like I missed something very important and honestly, a little bit betrayed. Do I keep being attentive or just ignore all signs from now on? Existential crisis level: mild.

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“My friend gifted me this sign. It's sad and funny at the same time, because it is true.”

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Finally, a door sign that truly understands my vibe today. Disturbed? Check. Do not disturb further? Double check. Your friend clearly knows you well—this gift is both a warning and a confession.

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“My city has a terrible snow problem”

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Honestly, ‘ditches be crazy’ should be an official driving caution. Whoever wrote this deserves a handshake and maybe their own roadside podcast. Because sometimes you just need brutal honesty with your traffic advice.

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“Please, do not feed your children to the dinosaurs?”

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No context will ever make this warning less wild. Are dinosaurs a serious threat here, or just unruly ancient architecture? Either way, I’m suddenly clutching my loved ones a little tighter.

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“Please explain this one”

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Is this a warning about falling off the edge, or a reminder to perfect your Michael Jackson lean? Whatever it is, stepping near this spot feels like a risky business decision.

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“Montreal restroom sign”

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Finally, a restroom where everyone is welcome—including knights, unicorns, and, apparently, Medusa? The only rule is to just wash your hands, no matter what dimension you’ve traveled from.

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“Beetlejuice”

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Either these are restroom symbols, or a wild new superhero duo has arrived. Alligator-woman and whatever that is with a crown—bathroom justice for all! It’s almost too glorious to explain.

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“Very little pertinent info relayed here”

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‘11:00-Close’ sums up the operating hours in the most unhelpful yet honest way possible. Sometimes, you can tell exactly when a business gave up on being specific.

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“What do I do?”

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This level of snow is ridiculous. Is the sign warning about fun, doom, or an epic sledding opportunity? Whichever it is, winter just won.

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“Aalborg airport”

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Finally, a kiss-and-go zone with ground rules! Three-minute kisses? That’s a strangely precise time limit and now I want to know who pushed it over the edge to make this necessary. Somewhere, a hopeless romantic’s timer just started beeping.