25 Laughable signs seen in public places

Ready for a chuckle? Dive into a wild collection of signs and sights that prove even the simplest messages can go hilariously wrong.

From accidental poetry to the purest passive-aggression, you’ll wonder: were these intentional masterpieces, or just ordinary folks trying to communicate?

“Make up your mind”

Hold on, do I get ten minutes or fifteen minutes? That’s a five minute window for both disaster and indecision. Love how even the parking signs can’t agree. Bracing myself for a ticket either way.

“I might eat until explode my stomach”

Exploding stomach for dinner? Sounds tempting, but maybe not today. What sort of meat patty detonation are we dealing with? The bold confidence of that sign really makes you rethink your menu choices.

“Sign In My Hotel”

Hopefully, this was once (apparently) just a regular exit and not an emergency one. Otherwise, it feels like whoever’s running this building is straight-up evil.

Are there any exits here that work, or does another sign taunt you every way you try to get out? It must be tough when your landlord is The Joker.

“Necessary Sign”

This sign certainly isn’t wrong but it certainly inspires concern about the kind of person who would look at this utterly destroyed sink and needs a sign to tell them that it doesn’t work.

That said, a commenter pointed out that the sign’s true purpose is to tell customers that the management is aware the sink is broken. It’s hard to tell how that wouldn’t be noticeable to them but some people think they’re helping when they state the obvious.

“Popular Hospital Locker Room”

So, only male doctors or female visitors can use this locker room? The sign is sending my brain in all sorts of directions. Guess I’ll just change in my car to be safe.

“Sign in the urinal at the sports bar i was at last night.”

While it seems like a Herculean task to get guys to admit they have “short bats,” this is such a cute way of telling them not to make a mess. I’d almost be able to hear the organ playing while using these facilities.

The only touch these needs are urinal guards that look like little home plates, but they probably don’t make those.

“Sign at My Kid’s Daycare”

Before anyone gets sad for the kids at this daycare or very concerned about what else “chubbies” could mean, the sign meant “cubbies.” They’re telling parents to check their kids’ little nooks in the daycare so they don’t leave anything behind.

Frankly, I’m always a little surprised when there’s a typo on a sign at a daycare. After all, one would think a kid would have already loudly said it was wrong by now. There’s always one, right?

I think they’re missing a letter

Wait, are they really building a bride here or did someone just get a little too creative with the paint? I’m torn between congratulating the happy couple and avoiding traffic. One letter makes all the difference in construction.

“Saw this elderly gentleman in Wal-Mart with a small card hanging from his neck”

The sign’s bluntness may be funny but it’s also pretty real. A lot of people with disabilities can attest that some people really can’t seem to tell the difference. Nobody likes to be patronized, after all.

If nothing else, it’s hopeful that this sign will at least cut down on the people who think that slowly screaming what they want to tell him will accomplish anything besides irritating everyone.

“Freaky ahh Austrian sign”

It may be bizarre to come across but nobody can say that this sign doesn’t make sense no matter what language you speak. It’s hard to convey a clear set of consequences with new to no words so clearly.

The fair warning that they’ll post any foolish acts they see on the internet is pretty relatable, but the fact that they called the site they’re posting it on is called “YoTub” is even more endearing.

“Something a little bit different”

‘Magic of Art’ meets what appears to be a goblin’s head? That was the intention, but “magic fart” came out instead. If you want unexpected, you’ve found the right tattoo parlor. The logo alone is a work of permanent creativity.

“Thank God they have that sign up.”

Anyone who’s seen Monty Python And The Holy Grail will know looks can be deceiving when it comes to cute animals. Moreover, a lot of people with small dogs can attest that they can be surprisingly vicious.

That said, even knowing all of this makes it hard to take either of these adorable little pups seriously. Also, it says “security dog,” which suggests that only one of them is actually vigilant. The other one must be a total pushover.

“So…..I shouldn’t have a gumball?”

This genuinely does seem like a terrible accident waiting to happen. Why would they design these motor fuel pellets to be so colorful and candy-like? Clearly, whoever had this idea has never had to babyproof a house.

The uploader is also right that this looks way too much like a gumball machine for comfort. It just seems like it’ll one bad night of sleep for grogginess to make the design flaws seem impossible to ignore.

“Stop the violence now!”

Was there an epidemic of people kicking columns? Who started this war on pillars? The polite ‘please’ and heart do soften the blow.

“This help wanted sign in Scarborough UK”

With how respectful and professional this environment clearly is, it’s so hard to believe that the management of this place is having trouble finding people. In all seriousness, though, it’s hard not to wonder how it feels to be an employee at this place.

Granted, a manager who’s bitter enough to post a sign on the front door that calls you lazy, dirty and miserable is probably willing to say the same things in person too. It still seems doubtful that anyone’s going to look at this and think, “Oh boy, I’m lazy and miserable, this is perfect!”

“Yeah, we need this type of signs in public WC.”

Judging by how nightmarish some public bathrooms can be, it’s hard to imagine that their users aren’t doing stuff like this to make it that way. In fairness, if this bathroom is in a bar, most of this is probably by accident. Especially the one with the seat down.

As for the others, though, it all boils down to one simple piece of etiquette: If you’re going to try some kind of trick shot, risk your own bathroom.

“They became the very thing they swore to destroy”

The sign says NO SIGNS. The sign is itself. Well played, irony. Feels like I just got trolled by a wooden fence.

“Shamelessly stolen from another subreddit.”

This is the most specific warning I’ve ever seen. If anyone’s out there plotting to throw objects at crew chiefs, you’ve been warned! The threat to open the gate just raises the ante.

“S W Uganda”

Crossing balls? Is this a sports hazard or just a translation adventure? Either way, heads up when you walk by here.

“So direct but it gets a point across”

The bluntness of ‘Show Your Mind. Not Your Behind.’ is unmatched. Couldn’t be clearer or more direct. Honestly, billboards need to be this honest more often.

“Finkle and Einhorn”

Finkle & Einhorn? As a highway parent duo, they’d make for quite the carpool. Someone had fun with this adopt-a-highway partnership. Would love to see Ace drive past here.

“Stop the what?”

‘Please do not remove Or Stop the skyers.’ Not sure what a skyer is, but I do know not to mess with this Christmas display. Santa’s little helpers are counting on you (and your self-restraint)!

“Which way do I walk?”

This helpful walker sign is sending some serious lumberjack energy. Are we supposed to strut or stride? At least it points clearly, but I’d still be second-guessing.

“Here is a button. Please do not push it.”

Literally every part of me wants to push that button. They knew what they were doing with that sign and this is a moral test. ‘Signal is automatic,’ sure, but that shiny button is just so tempting.

“Passive aggressive stop sign”

When a simple stop sign just doesn’t cut it, bring in the reinforcements! Now I feel truly compelled to stop—twice. That sign’s really giving off ‘mom voice’ energy.