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Most Absurd Signs
By Simon Saunders - 3/21/23

This article appeared in Notfries and has been published here with permission.

Signs are pretty essential. They give you important information about where to turn,
where to park, and which footbridge to take. But sometimes, signs are not just a way of
passing along information. Sometimes, they’re baffling, sometimes, they’re humorous
digs, and at times they’re outright absurd. Here are some signs that will make you
scratch your head and wonder how anyone ever agreed to put them up.

Mosquito Attack
There’s barely anything scarier than a sign that says that Jumanji comes to life here.
Yes, it’s a bit of an exaggeration, but that’s the only thing that comes to mind, thanks to
this sign at an Alaskan road.

Mosquito Attack

The sign depicts what seems to be a giant mosquito flying away with a person. We
can’t say exactly what it’s trying to say, but it does get the overall message across —
be careful.

The Lost Cat

Losing a pet can be a difficult time for a loving owner. Sometimes, they luck out and
find amazing photos they can use on their posters. They put up proper details, and
then place that information everywhere they can.

The Lost Cat

But sometimes, people need to go farther. This individual’s idea of a lost poster might
need to be more effective. It could be anything from a Persian cat to one who likes
fishing for food down the street.

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A Fair Warning
Do you know those small-town movies where the big and slick city-goers ignore a well-
written warning telling them not to do something and end up paying for it dearly? Well,
if only they had learned their lessons 20 movies ago!

A Fair Warning

This small town also warns newcomers about what not to do when they get there. The
only question is, why not?

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The Exact Speed Limit

Signs with numbers on them are obviously extremely common as they help us know
what the speed limit on a certain road is. While we’re used to seeing whole numbers,
sometimes, having strange numbers can do wonders for your purpose.

The Exact Speed Limit

This particular person has laid down the law regarding the speed limit, and it’s an off 9
1/2. Not 9, not 10, but 9 1/2. It could only have gotten better if the numbers had been 9
3/4.

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Fish for Hire

The correct wording and spacing can make all the difference when it comes to signs
on the road giving you a message, whether it’s a speed limit sign or one outside a
restaurant.

Fish for Hire

This particular one decided to catch two fish with one sign but ended up with a funny
and jumbled-up one! You eventually come to the correct conclusion, but it’s fun to
pretend that the restaurant is hiring fish sandwiches for work.

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An Ork Problem
Someone posted this particular sign on the internet, much to the amusement of fellow
internet users. According to him, his father passed this “Utility Work Ahead” sign
missing a W.

An Ork Problem

Seeing the sign change the meaning entirely, the father took the “ork” too seriously and
added a quick photo of an ork at work to the picture. This ork seems to be ready to do
some digging.

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Approval Rescinded
It sometimes takes work to wrap our heads around how a particular board and
message ever got approved. This specific sign on the road is an excellent example of
a time when the proof checker could have done their job better.

Approval Rescinded

It’s challenging to decipher the exact message of this sign. We know it’s something to
do with buying houses fast, but the first word continues to elude our understanding.

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Preparing for Storm

In a town in Great Britain, the warning of impending snow sent people to the market for
some mass buying of products to stock up.

Preparing for Storm

The grocer, seeing the possible trouble, decided to put up this instructional sheet so
that everybody gets a fair share of the food on their shopping spree. His customers
might be a bit annoyed at this but at least no one will be lacking.

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Just a Word
We all know that some words have the power to make people change their course.
Such words can include, “please,” “chocolate,” and “stop!”

Just a Word

Another word is “no.” This sign is a brief reply to any question anyone can ask here!
Can you park here? No. Is this a building? No. Can you go in? No. And so on.

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A Speed Hump
Not many people know that alongside the usual rigorous speed bumps used to keep
speedy drivers in check, there are also speed humps.

A Speed Hump

These little humps ensure that the driver’s speed slows so everybody is safe and
sound. With the drawing of a car, this sign was found in a zoo in California. The zoo, it