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Funny Signs and Bizarre Billboards

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Photos of Unexpectedly Funny Signs

Have you ever seen a funny sign or billboard that made you go, "What?!!"

Do you remember the infamous "Cruise Ships Use Airport Exit" freeway sign outside of San Diego, or the old [ North South ↑ ] freeway sign

outside Christiana Mall in Delaware?

This page is my collection of unintentionally funny signs, humorous church signs and othor visual humor inspired by the old FunnySign.com website. I have gleaned them from Creative Commons photos, mostly those posted on Flickr.

P.S. Thanks to the Giant Squid Blog for featuring this lens!

Also see "Fish Grooming and Other Funny Signs," a unique collection of funny sign photos snapped by my Mom!

Time for Another Round of Scouring Creative Commons

Thanks as always to all the great folks who share photos with Creative Commons.

Say it with flowers... LOTS of flowers!
Funny Sign at Florist Shop: How Mad is She? We'll Fix It!

Funny Sign at Florist Shop: How Mad is She? We'll Fix It!

by SykoSam, on Flickr

I guess that's what they mean by "rumble seats"...
Rest Room sign: Sign advises you to Fasten Your Seat Belts

by snowpeak on Flickr

Sign in West Burton pub: Horses watered here free of charge. Owners in the bar (at very reasonable prices.)

by andrew jw on Flickr

Having grown up near Philadelphia, where this was snapped, I'm filing this under "truth in advertising."

Signs of Philadelphia. Warning sign reads: Beware of...well, just beware.

by Bogart Handsome Devil

This photographer actually found a convention displaying funny signs (notice the one in the background). There's others in his photo stream:
Ski lift warning sign; it looks like the guy's just impaled himself on the ski chair, ourch

Ski lift warning sign; it looks like the guy's just impaled himself on the ski chair, ourch

Credit: Paul Fenwick

Yet more truth in advertising...
Traffic sign says: Slow church Services

Credit: Paul Fenwick

Uh...wouldn't it put you IN a wheelchair?
Sign says: Torture Chamber Unsuitable for Wheelchair Users

Credit: Paul Fenwick

I don't think we're in Kansas anymore, Toto. (Also, doesn't that put the Bermuda Triangle in near earth orbit?)
Fremont Signs: include 'Troll 2 Blks' and 'Bermuda Triangle 37553 mi

Fremont Signs: include 'Troll 2 Blks' and 'Bermuda Triangle 37553 mi

Photo by: Tara Hunt

Photographer explains this is two pictures stitched together. Australian aborigine for "slow down" and "speed up".
Outback Road signs: Lift um up. Puttum down.

Outback Road signs: Lift um up. Puttum down.

Outback Road Signs by Neils Photography

And don't forget to tip!
'pay here' with letter missing says PAY HER in huge letters

Photo by: Rob West

Only in the UK...
Sign reads simply: Magpie Bottom

Photo Credit: Glen

Please DO NOT try to squeeze child-sized hats onto adult heads! sign in Melbourne street market, Australia.

by Cory Doctorow

Curses, foiled again. (I do honestly hate checking my bow; I'm always afraid it will break.)
Sign in south American airport: Prohibited Items include guns, lighters, scissors, bow & arrows.

Sign in south American airport: Prohibited Items include guns, lighters, scissors, bow & arrows.

Photo Credit: Alexander Torrenegra

I hope this ISN'T truth in advertising.
Sign in Goldfield, Nevada

Photo Credit: Nevada Tumbleweed

What...the...? Oh, right, it's in Engrish.
Restroom Sign reads: Vigorous Thai Toilet

Photo Credit: Gruntzooki

Yet more truth in advertising...
Highway Exit Sign to Boring Oregon City

Photo Credit: Chris Phan

Sign at WorldCon...
Studio Foglio FAQ sign, Aussiecon 4, WorldCon, Melbourne, Australia.jpg

Photo credit: Gruntzooki

Looks like they never got any takers...
weathered-looking KIds for Sale Sign

Photo by Kantrinket on Flickr

Sign in San Francisco bookstore (of course):
Funny shelving category at San Francisco's Kayo Books: CATHOLIC GUILT

Photo by: Gruntzooki

Look closely...
Apples 3 for a dollar sign on a basket full of oranges

by Celebdu on Flickr

FOOD FIGHT AREA in Johnson Space Center... YES!
Cafeteria is named 'Launch Foods!' with an arrow pointing up

Yet another find by Gruntzooki

Another in the same food court...

Best funny no parking sign I've seen so far...
Do Not Park Here!

Photo Credit: Chad Rosenthal

Whew, that was a good batch. Hope you weren't drinking anything when you started, because I bet it's on your keyboard.

Funny Signs on Amazon.com

Humorous office signs or signs for the home

MAN CAVE SIGN

BAR RULES

Retirement Office Hours

Office Joy

HR Sign

Funny Signs Gallery Spring 2010

Creative Commons Photos on Flickr

Thanks as always to the photographers offering these as Creative Commons!

Oh, no, it's Mr. Bill!
Road warning sign: shows motorcycle flying off bump and someone's written 'Oh no!'

Road warning sign: shows motorcycle flying off bump and someone's written 'Oh no!'

Photo Credit: Adam J. Lynch

Yet another funny church sign.
God Answers Knee Mail

Photo Credit: Firepile

Please Do Not Empty Your Dog Here

Photo Credit: Gene Hunt

Poop, on the other hand, costs $5...
Municipal sign: Toilets, Free P this way

Photo Credit: Castaway in Scotland

While we're plumbing the depths of potty humor...
Funny Billboard: You Rectum, We Fix 'em. Painless Hemmorhoid Treatment

Funny Billboard: You Rectum, We Fix 'em. Painless Hemmorhoid Treatment

Photo Credit: Apalapala on Flickr

Noah gets reserved parking.

Photo Credit: Steve Leenow

I think they mean business.
Sign says, No Trespassing. Violators Will Be Shot. Survivors Will Be Shot Again.

From: Macher Nucha

I'm sure this means "stop" in some language, but it's still funny.
Stop Sign that just says 'DUR' in huge letters

From: Joe Pyrek

De-Motivational Posters

Say It With Sarcasm

Funny Signs on Youtube

Say WHAT?

You'll find some pictures being recycled, but there's a lot of unique funny signs on each one!

funny signs: by tinknology | video info

339 ratings | 90,937 views

curated content from YouTube

Funny Church Signs Photo Gallery

Repaint and Pun No More

Flickr photographer Me Silvers has gathered together this great set of funny church signs.

curated content from Flickr

More Funny Signs

Thanks to the many kind folks offering their photos as Creative Commons, I've found an awful lot of funny signs over the last couple of years.

Here's some oldies but goodies from my past funny sign photo galleries.

(Photo Credit: John Bullas)

2009 Funny Signs

Funny Signs from Flickr (Creative Commons)

Not quite as good as the old "Please do not annoy, torment, pester, plague, molest, worry, badger, [etc, etc] the animals" San Diego Zoo signs, but cute.
Don't Feed Animals Funny Zoo Sign

Photo Credit: tenioman

I know why they ask this, but it's still funny.
Please Remove Mask sign outside bank
Photo Credit: Russell Bernice

Was this on purpose?
Sign: Satisfaction guaranteed or your monkey back
Photo Credit: theyoyoman

At first glance, I thought the logo was the U.S. capitol. It fits.
Please keep door closed to prevent monkeys from entering
Photo Credit: Ricky Justus

I'd be afraid to ask.
Sign: Sorry bathrooms out of order; ask dennis for options
Photo Credit: flamingbear

Spoilsports.
Placard in a subway car: Ladies, the poles are fitted for your safety. No dancing.
Photo Credit: John Bullas

I like how he purchased a commercial, professional sign to announce it.
Mr. Tokawa has had an expensive divorce and now needs money. SALE ON NOW!
Photo Credit: John Bullas

The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster strikes again!
Sign: Believe your noodley master, hon
Photo Credit: Spinstah

I suppose it has medicinal uses?
Walmart drive-thru sign: We have Chicken Poop
Photo Credit: FredMikeRudy

I suppose revealing the actual height would take all the fun out of it...
low clearance sign across road reads: if you hit this sign you will hit that bridge
Photo Credit: josephleenovak

Random Weird Stuff on Cafepress

Funny Lap Cat Tile Coaster

From: Help! I'm Felined and I Can't Get Up

Price:

Zombie Pink Women's Pink T-Shirt

From: Blackfyr Arts Online

Price:

Tote Bag

From: Runs With T-Shirts

Runs With Squid!

Price:

Random Weird Stuff on Cafepress

funny t-shirts, coasters, mugs and other gifts

"Felined" Tile Coaster, T-shirt or Mug

Radioactive Zombies
Are the New Pink

Beer Limit

You Are Being Monitored

Framed Cat Restroom Sign

Down With This Sort of Thing Bumper Sticker

Funny Signs of 2008 Photo Gallery

Creative Commons again: that means one can share people's photos with attribution. Aren't these photographers kind? Click captions for full-sized photos and copyright information.

Store sign under pile of shoe boxes labeled 'blonde': Handle with care; please ask for assistance
Photo credit: Jones Photography

Gas station sign with high prices; below it says 'Free apology with each fill-up'
Photo credit: tempohage

Funny Warning Sign: Please do not run on stairs; it is better to miss your train than break your leg

Photo Credit: against the tide

Humorous warning sign: Caution, this machine has no brain of its own

Photo Credit: John Bullas

Funny for sale sign on boat in driveway. For sale by wife: husbands boat call ASAP [phone number]

Photo Credit: Eightlines

Bathroom Sign: Our aim is to keep this bathroom clean. Gentlemen, your aim will help. Stand closer; it's shorter than you think. Ladies, please remain seated for the entire performance.

Bathroom Sign: Our aim is to keep this bathroom clean. Gentlemen, your aim will help. Stand closer; it's shorter than you think. Ladies, please remain seated for the entire performance.

Photo Credit: Mr Applegate

Odd Bathroom Sign: icon is woman with no head, next to wheelchair
Photo Credit: Vince B (attila)

Mens Room Sign; icon shows man with legs crossed.
Photo Credit: Dinglemunch

Funny Shoplifting Sign: Win a FREE ride in a police car by shoplifting in ths store. Lucky winners can also get their name in the newspaper for family & Friends to see. Won't Mom be so proud?

Photo Credit: Crimson Ninja Girl

Children left unattended will be given an espresso and a puppy

Photo Credit: [.i.c.e.]

Funny Restaurant Sign

Photo Credit: herzogbr

Aston Martin no parking sign

Photo Credit: Floato

Funny Road Sign: Angry Bull Mothers Day

Photo Credit: Joe Dunckley

Wacky Store Sign: SRENAELC (cleaners spelled backwards)

Photo Credit: geognerd

Stiff Nipples Air conditioning

Photo Credit: John Bullas

Unusual Park Sign: this sign has been put here for no good reason other than to give you a breather after walking up the steepest part of the path

Unusual Park Sign: this sign has been put here for no good reason other than to give you a breather after walking up the steepest part of the path

Photo Credit: Miki

Parking Garage Sign: Clearance Not Much

Photo Credit: Amayu

Humorous

Photo Credit: Ian Lordy

Rest Stop Sign: We approve of this rest area. Yes/No?

Photo Credit: Mark Shoneveld

Shop sign: Repairing cameras; seal carving in 2 minutes!

Photo Credit: Steve Webel

Caution Sign: Danger Do not Walk on Ceiling

Photo Credit: Tromba Marina

Bar Sign: No drugs or nuclear weapons allowed inside

Photo Credit: Penguin_man

Funny Church Sign: You think it's hot here?

Photo Credit: BGP

But WAIT! That's NOT ALL!

My Mom has taken dozens of funny sign photos.
I share most of them in a special Funny Sign gallery:

Fish Grooming and
Other Funny Signs

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hirephp Feb 14, 2012 @ 6:28 pm | delete

i like it nice lens and such nice collection you have

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limited279 Jan 21, 2012 @ 8:44 pm | delete

I like the one that was under the gas prices that said " apology with every fill up!" ....yeah right! AMAZING LENS... book marked and will be back!

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flicker Jan 19, 2012 @ 9:16 pm | delete

Wonderful! Lots of laughs here. I think my favorite was: "If you hit this sign, you will hit that bridge." Hehe.