Street signs are usually there to tell us what to do and more often what not to do. Those signs are in most cases so basic that we don’t even notice them while we do our everyday stuff like go to the office or pick up the dry cleaning. But every once in a while there is a sign that is so creative, original, or just weird that we can’t help but notice it. Keep reading to see some of the most outrageous signs which were so original, weird, funny, or just confusing that they managed to light up people’s day.
Photographer’s Sign
Shoot the Kids, Hang the Family, Frame the Family. No this is not a trailer for some violent movie coming to theaters next month. This is what was written in the photography studio window! At first glance, it’s confusing, in a way morbid, but when you think about it, it is brilliant copywriting! If you were to walk by this studio and have a glance at this window, you would most definitely remember it!
And if you put this remarkable copy next to a pic of a baby sleeping in their mother’s arms, it reaches a new level of interest. Consider it funny or not, it attracts views.
Just Pizza
Domino’s marketing team is having too much fun with their work. Girls! Girls! Girls! Who wouldn’t want to come in, let’s be real? Pizza might not be what you expected, but it’s still a damn good second prize. This is another example of creative thinking that can get the customers to come. Since it’s pizza, there is probably no need to drag the customers inside, but it is a nice plus.
Or maybe we misunderstood the sign? Maybe it is just a call for girls to come to the Dominos and try the pizza? Anyhow, it got the people thinking and that’s what matters in the end.
The Future
“Remember the future is in your hands”. You would think this inspirational quote is in some university, school, or some other institution where you go to build your future. But no. This inspiring message is written next to a - urinal! It is very funny and quirky until someone messes up the floor because they were laughing with their whole body. And this gives a whole new meaning to “having a big future”.
It might be a bit tacky and unconventional, but it might be a good idea to put something cute and funny in a toilet, especially if it is a bar or a club where people have some drinks.
Tapir Spray
Tapirs are mammals that kinda look a little like pigs with prehensile snouts. They’re generally docile, solitary creatures that are active at dawn and dusk, foraging for plants to eat. But did you know about tapir spray? Well, in case you didn’t just keep away for at least 10 feet. Why you might ask? Tapirs can spray urine for distances greater than their body length. And there is even a sign for it.
So, if you’re going to stand near a tapir, it’s best not to stand directly behind it. This special skill is used for marking territory as many other animals do.
Zombies in a Pool
“Zombies can’t swim. We have a pool.”. Yet again a copywriting gold for this holiday inn. But a legit question why do people just assume zombies can't swim? There could be a perfect chance that they actually can. If you consider they're walking and running and crawling in films, it would be possible. What is it there preventing a zombie from swimming? even babies have the natural reflexes of swimming.
Maybe it is just a prejudice, maybe they can swim, but it is great marketing or at least a great source of a few laughs along the way for this inn.
A Shirt Tag
This fashion company had a unique way of telling its customers not to take their shirts off. Just don’t be that guy. Is taking off your shirt something you need to do? Yes, it can get hot, yes you might feel the need to cool off a bit, but it might not be comfortable for everyone around you. And if you are doing it just to show off your abs, you are just obvious.
The conclusion is unless it is a heatwave, you are really not supposed to take off your shirt in public places with other people present. Just don’t be that guy.
Caution Falling Cows
Yet again, yes this is a real sign on the road! You can spot it at the intersection of SR-178 and the Old Kern Canyon Road and faces west down the canyon. It is installed there to warn motorists that cows could fall onto the road from the hills above. And it gets crazier. So the original sign was stolen almost immediately, and someone placed cow stickers on the replacement sign.
"The hillside slopes are free-range grazed and some are quite steep. After rains, they get slick as well. I know of one cow falling directly onto a car” said the locals.
Broccoli Signs
“Maybe Broccoli Doesn't Like You Either”. It seems as if broccoli is the most popular vegetable to hate. But why is that so exactly? What did broccoli ever do to us? It is just a vegetable like any else just trying to make it. In fact, Broccoli is high in many nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, and potassium. It also boasts more protein than most other vegetables.
So broccoli is doing its best to do us good and make us as healthy as possible. So, why should broccoli even like us? All jokes aside, it is an amusing sign.
Running Motivation
“You are running better than the government”. Admit it, if you were running a marathon and you were to see this, how excited and motivated would you be! It’s hard sometimes to keep your focus while running since it is a truly exhausting activity for your body and your mind! Experienced runners say you should always stay focused on the reasons you like to run and the benefits it brings.
You should figure out what your goals are, what helps you achieve them, and commit to a plan of action. Trust yourself to lead the way. And what better of a goal than being better than the government?
The Brid
This item is reduced due to the misspelling of the word “bird". This bucket with a bird pic on it was supposed to say something else, and just because a few letters are out of their normal order. This sign is hilarious if you consider that no one would probably have noticed the misspelling of the word. And a lot of people would probably buy it thinking it is just a cute detail.
But we are here for the open policy of the store and the honesty they are giving to their customers. Not every store would do that. Respect for the “brid” store!
Poop Fairy
Some pet owners can act disrespectful and hostile towards the rest of the population. If you have a pet, it is your responsibility to take care of it and everything that comes out of it! As the sign says, there is no poop fairy! This is a big problem, especially in cities with a lot of inhabitants, such as New York or Chicago. People seem to lack a sense of consideration.
“Keeping New York City clean is a ruff job, and any dog owner who thinks they can ignore their responsibilities is barking up the wrong tree,” said a New York officer.
Chipotle Drivers
“Drivers do not carry burritos,” says on this truck. We can’t help but wonder what kind of incident had to occur for them to put this kind of warning to their trucks. People can be quite noisy and unpolite when they are hungry but to put a sign like this should be a real drag. If you are craving Chipotle burritos, just go to the venue and stop bothering the drivers.
But it is understandable why people might get obsessed. The burritos are huge, the tortillas they use are so fresh and warm, and the fillings you can add make the burrito even better.
The Solution Is Alcohol
There are so many groups devoted to proving that alcohol is never the solution. But this Liquor Store appears to have the answer to that question! In the most technical sense, alcohol is a solution. Chemically speaking, many distilled spirits (vodka, whisky, and cognac just to name a few) are solutions of ethanol, water, and various flavor compounds. Some alcoholic beverages, such as unfiltered beer and wine, usually also contain solid particles.
As such, they would correctly be termed "suspensions". But not to get all scientific for no reason, it is a funny sign and a clever way to market a liquor store.
Stop, Drop and Roll
In case you were wondering, this won’t work in hell! The “Stop, drop and roll” lyrics go “You know there’s bittersweetness in truths untold, You can’t complete this until your soul’s been sold, A desecration through sands of time, A consecration of body and your mind…” these deep lyrics are a part of the song written on this Friendship Christian Church sign. It truly gives you something to think about.
Friendship Christian Center's mission is to restore hope, restore lives, and restore families through the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ that would influence the city, state, nation, and the world.
The Naked Truth
The naked truth about our waitresses is that they only flirt with you to get a better tip. Now read the sign again and check the words which are emphasized. This ad has it all. One person said, “Attention-grabbing - check. Makes me want to go in - check. Reasonably funny twist - check”. And it really is. It’s kind of original, makes you look up, and definitely at least consider going in.
But the important question to ask ourselves is how do the waitresses feel about this? For most of us, it’s just a funny innocent joke, but for them, it could lead up to an uncomfortable situation.
Where to Smoke
Smoking is a very dangerous, and quite frankly, disgusting habit. It can’t lead to anything good for you, so if you are still doing it, you should definitely do your best to quit. And this sign is there to warn you. Another annoying thing the smokers do, apart from polluting the air for everyone around them, is leaving the cigarette buds everywhere. Think about it, it’s your habit. Why should others suffer?
And especially if it’s somewhere in nature like in this image where people leave their buds somewhere in the mountain. Just use the bin if you have to smoke, as the sign says.
Simpsons Sign
The Simpsons is a show about a working-class father Homer Simpson and his dysfunctional family who deal with comical situations and ups and downs of life in the town of Springfield. The writing of the show is very clever and there are so many hidden details and signs. And if we were to talk just about the signs, we could create a whole new list. This one gives a confusing yet witty message.
One of the reasons why the Simpsons won the heart of so many viewers is how well the show is thought out. Every detail somehow connects and has a story.
Hung Driver
Your shuttle bus driver is Hung. Well, thanks for informing us. In all seriousness, the name of the driver is Hung, if you haven’t figured it out by now. And just an interesting piece of trivia, the meaning of Hung is 'hero', according to its Vietnamese origin. This name also means 'courageous' or 'heroic'. It is pronounced as 'hunkg'. So if you were picturing a guy hanging, your bad, the driver is a hero!
But just imagine going from an airport back home, and seeing this. At first, you might be a little struck by the sign. But in the end, it is a source of a few good laughs.
Ninja Exit
The sign here has not much purpose apart from being sore amusement to a few people walking by. And it is a great way of making people laugh. But do you know what this phrase means in the urban dictionary? To make a ninja-like an escape from the other party of a one-night stand, upon waking and find they seem to have grown ugly throughout sleep. Wow, that is… interesting.
It does not seem like a pleasant experience for each side of this deal. But, the sign is probably not put there to reference that type of escape, since it would be quite hard to do so.
The Surveillance
24-hour video surveillance. Blame the guy who kept pooping here. Some of these signs just leave you…at a loss for words. Like, who could possibly be that mindless that they create a need for this sign? In al seriousness, people can at times be much worse than any possible animal. A well-trained dog always does his business outside. And a cat always does her best to dig it somewhere where you can’t see it.
It is sad when you think about it, how some people lack general skills that should make us conscious creatures. But hey, at least there is surveillance there to warn everyone else.
Fish Don’t Smoke
Did you know? Each day millions of cigarette butts end up in nature. They get thrown on the ground, on pavements, into storm drains, and even directly into the sea. Cigarette butts are the most common litter item in the world. Globally 4,5 billion cigarette butts end up in nature every single year. This means millions of butts every single day. And unfortunately, a lot of them get eaten by animals.
You probably never think about it, but just imagine how harmful nicotine is for an animal who weighs less than a pound. There is always someplace where you can put it out without harming nature.
Quiet Neighbors Across the Street
You might think this is just a clever realtor's trick to present the quiet neighborhood as a desirable place to stay. But the truth is kind of morbid. The story behind this sign is that it’s located next to a - graveyard. Yes, that’s why the neighbors don’t make a lot of noise. It has its perks and downsides. There is always someone willing to pay for their peace and quiet.
Resale value, and if you ever want to move, you have to find a buyer similarly willing to live next to a graveyard. Anyhow, it is a funny sign when you know the story.
Don’t Flush
What did they find in these pipes to make them put up this sign? It says “Please don't flush: Nappies, sanitary towels, paper towels, gum, old phones, unpaid bills, junk mail, your ex's sweater, hopes, dreams, or goldfish.” In case you didn’t know, you should never throw a sweater in the toilette, especially if it’s your ex’s. It doesn’t seem like something you need to emphasize, but you never know.
It’s crazy to think what people who work in restaurants, bars, or nightclubs might find when they enter the toilet at the end of a long shift. Hence the sign!
The Parachute
Did you know if you skydive without a parachute, you can only do it once? Or in this case, you use a parachute, but it does not open. And someone thought this is so funny that they had to get a sign made. And did you know that there have been cases of pilots and passengers bailing or falling from aircraft without a parachute, and surviving? Sounds unbelievable, but it happened.
Some people wouldn’t class this as a skydive, because of the lack of a parachute, while others do class it as a skydive, due to the act of exiting an aircraft.
Laughter Vs. Diarrhea
Laughter Is the Best Medicine. Unless You Have Diarrhea. This sign is so out of this world that there is even a book named after it. Or it was the other way around. The book cover says: “This is a collection of my favorite jokes that I have put together, and I hope you'll enjoy them as much as the guy who had an asthma attack from laughing too hard did.
And while this book may not be the size of your average forest murdering phonebook, I can guarantee you that every single page will make you laugh till it hurts.”
Tested T-Shirts
Let’s face it, animal testing, in general, is wrong. When a new drug or surgical technique is developed, society deems it unethical to use that drug or technique first in human beings because of the possibility that it would cause harm rather than good. Instead, the drug or technique is tested in animals to make sure that it is safe and effective. Which does not make it any more ethical or right.
These t-shirts were tested on animals. They didn’t fit. This shirt tag is a clever wordplay on this unethical and outdated practice which should once and for all go down in history.
Grrr, Ruff
A little bit of education. So, if you believe that dog poop will break down or just wash away, you're not right. Dog waste can take up to 12 months to fully break down! And another note, when rainwater washes over dog poop, it flows into the drainage systems. Then the contaminated water is carried into lakes, streams, and rivers. Studies have shown that up to 30% of bacteria found in watersheds come from pet waste!
All of this means is the next time you go swimming in your favorite spot, you could be swimming in fecal water! Just pick up after your dog next time!
Cat Is an A-Hole
There are just a few sensations more unpleasant than walking through the house and stepping in a water puddle, soaking your socks. For many cat owners, though, puddles around the water bowl are a daily reality because some cats just really like to spill their water bowl. And not just their water bowl, but all of the glasses left unattended around the house, as you can see. But this sign is there to end this.
Why is this so? Well, most cats may not like drinking out of a bowl of still water, especially from a dish that is deep and narrow. Hard to please the cats indeed.
Stolen Pumpkin
Parenting done right. A parent whose son’s pumpkin was stolen decided to leave a harsh message for the thief on a piece of cardboard outside their home. The disappointed parent signed off with a simple but effective ‘you are an a**hole’ after sarcastically thanking the bandit for ‘teaching their son a life lesson’ by making away with the traditional Halloween ornament. How bad do you have to be to steal Halloween ornaments from a child?
Low Flying Aircraft
If we were to seriously consider this sign, then it is a very low flying aircraft. But it is probably just a clever joke. Another interesting piece of aircraft trivia. An aircraft can legally fly as low as 500ft above the ground & if in sparsely populated areas or over the water there is no minimum height limit but must remain at least 500 feet from any vessel, structure, or person.
Aircraft can also fly lower than 500ft when landing and taking off. If you were to ever see this sign, just do yourself a favor and keep your head a bit closer to the ground.
The Rebel
No one can tell this bird where it can stand! Just look at this stone-cold criminal. The sign says “no birds” but it can’t stop this rebel. Some of the comments claim this is just a clever photoshop. “Photoshopped. Still a great pic. People used to use this one as a Facebook avatar back in the day” said a commentator. Fake or not, it is a funny image to see.
And did you notice that the silhouette of the bird is the same? How is that possible? Well, it might be because it’s fake but we choose to believe the bird is just a rebel.
The Free Ride
“Win A Free Ride In A Police Car Just By Shoplifting From This Store. Lucky Winners Will Also Get Their Name In The Newspaper For Their Friends And Family To See! Won't Mom & Be So Proud of You?” Not sure whether this is a campaign to get the jails fuller since places in freedom are getting quickly filled? Or just a clever way of saying don’t be an idiot and don’t steal?
In any case, it is a funny sign and it probably managed to push away those few noisy customers that always seem as if they are trying to take something from the store.
A Free Puppy
Unattended children will be given an espresso and a free puppy. If you are a parent and you are reading this you probably got the chills. First is naturally, from imaging your unattended children just wandering around with strangers giving them. And the second one is after you finally find that child. Just imagine the energy and the persistence of that child after a shot of espresso and a playful puppy!
The moral of the story is that your children are your responsibility. And if you don’t feel "like it" they'll be given an espresso with a puppy and then you are doomed.
Three in One
If ever there was a prime location to set up shop as a liquor store owner, this might be it. This winning combination of businesses is apparently located in Colorado Springs, according to Reddit, so now you know exactly where to go when your whole life is in the toilet. Maybe you are sad, lonely, and depressed, but hey at least all the places you need to go are right next to it.
But in front of the store, there are just a few cars, which gives us hope that there are not a lot of people in need of this infamous trifecta.
The AC Stealer
Well, this one might easily be the most clever one by now! Since someone stole the AC from this Baptist Church they decided to respond in the most original way possible. The message was delivered, and whoever was supposed to read it knows what the deal is! And who says the churches don’t have a sense of humor? We can guarantee that no one will even think about doing this again.
And a question, to begin with, is why did anyone in their right mind decide it was a good idea to take something from a church? It might have been a hot day, but not as hot as hell…