Laughs Ahead: Hilarious Signs Found Around The World

Some of the funniest jokes may actually be ones that aren’t intentionally crafted. Some of these signs use sharp puns and references that end up making us crack up more than we intended to. These public signs cause people from all walks of life to appreciate a wicked sense of humor.

We know stealing is wrong and talking badly about others is too but when this church was subjected to theft they had the sharpest response of all. We like to think it’s all in good fun and that they aren’t deviating from their good work despite the occasional harmless comeback. 

Travelers to this faraway town were amused (and probably a little bit annoyed) to find this slanted signage that Captain Obvious must have come by and installed. To be fair, this signpost is 100% scientifically accurate with its message. The only question is: why?

In this establishment, not only do you get good food but you’re sure to come out with a smile. What’s better than getting your grub while contemplating the real problems that come with weak passwords? We all secretly strive to be the “password kid” after all. 

Following an unfortunate route that leads to this situation, drivers must be cursing at their plight of being stuck in traffic to no end, of having no other way of returning back. What must be even more frustrating is seeing this in the middle of the other lane.

We aren’t sure who is working at Indian Hills but they are a real hoot. Whoever is in charge of their entertainment needs a raise, we don’t care what they are called. Frank or otherwise, they are leading with some comedy gold. Do you think we could get a shoutout if we asked? 

This one isn’t for the easily confused. Imagine pulling up to this building and wrapping this sign around your head. It would be easier to literally wrap the sign around your head than understand what you’re being asked to do here.

Floods can be devastating events. In less than twenty-four hours, the flood victim’s possessions, shelter—and in many cases, even their financial futures—can be wiped out. Prevention is possible, to a limited extent, but in order to protect your home, some meteorological signposting is required.

This one’s a real throwback. This sign makes reference to Ronald Reagan’s famous 1980s presidential slogan, “Let’s make America great again,” except now, there’s a cheesy twist. Who signed off on this idea? Well, it’s like we always say: “it’s easier to ask for forgiveness than ask parmesan.”

This sign was posted as if by a mad deity who rules over all life within their building. Nobody can really tell for sure what this was intended to mean. Were they referring to the paper or the elevator? Perhaps even the elevator shaft?

There are many activities that even large families can do together at the Rideau Heritage Route. Boredom won’t be an issue for people of all ages, with its more than 200-kilometer space composed of historic sites, roads that pass along quaint villages, and recreational spots.

This part of town must be a bane to all mailmen entrusted with delivering parcels and letters to businesses and residences. We can’t imagine any parcels getting delivered in this town—we bet the postal service itself considers any letter printed with this address to be a joke. 

There must be days when taxpayers can’t help but wonder how much money is wasted on certain projects—unnecessary constructions that reek of under-the-table deals. This might not be the most extravagant waste of public money, but it sure is one of the stupidest. 

There are foundations all over the world created to reach out to those in need—designed to address specific issues, to fill the gap where something might be lacking. Literacy in today’s world is an essential skill, but there are still some people in the world who struggle to grasp it.

The owner of this stable must have had a few cops or paramedics arrive on their doorstep more than a few times. As a preventative measure, they must have this incredibly weird sign posted on the chain-link fence around their property.

Oh hello there Mister Smartie, not the candy, although maybe you need all the help you can get if the water isn’t working. Talk about the ultimate burn, looks like you need some water to cool yourself down because this one might sting.

Anyone who was raised in the 80s might come to the conclusion that we’ve become complacent about nuclear weapons and all the devastation they could bring to the human population—even if a single one were fired. Here’s a great example of this laxity in action.

In big, loud letters, this sign broadcasts a warning to all—or at least those who find themselves within reading range: beware, this sign has pointy sides. Thank goodness—without this sign, someone might have gotten themselves hurt!

Trash goes in the trash receptacle—trash being unwanted items. Seems pretty simple, right? Well, apparently, someone was using it as a hat, or perhaps a little house, or possibly a punching bag. We’re not sure.

The color orange may not be as cool and pleasant to behold as green or blue, being a bit glary to the eyes when looked at directly, but it’s still one of the easiest hues to identify. While there may be some debate over whether something is orange or yellow, in this case, the color we’re looking at here is pretty clearly orange.

This sign is redundant as well as redundant. We’d add more, but there’s little else to say other than this sign spells out the obvious, just like we did, again. 

This administrator wants all the operations in their building to be harmonious and orderly. Everything must be spelled out and made fool-proof to ensure that all the activities within are consistent and comply with building codes and regulations.

They say, “Happy wife, happy life,” but it looks like the looks this guy is getting aren’t the kind of dirty looks he was aiming for. Talk about going back to the drawing board or in this case the sign. We don’t think the looks he will be getting will be any better after this.

After driving for many hours, drowsy motorists might catch themselves performing a double-take after seeing this at the side of the road. This oxymoron might keep drivers up with something humorous to talk about—and might even be as effective as coffee in terms of keeping their attention on the road sharp.

It goes to show that not everything done out of goodwill has good results. The fitting of this sign on the branch only makes things worse by lowering the walkway’s accessibility. All the same, we can’t accuse whoever did this of not giving the public a fair warning.

After driving for many hours without a single break, in part due to the absence of rest stops along the way, tourists probably want to see a friendly establishment that they easily recognize. How surprising would it be to come across some witty rivalry between our two most recognizable fast-food chains?  

The existence of this ominous sign must surely make visitors to this fairground uneasy. Who would dare sit on these darts of their own volition? 

The exponential increase in private vehicle ownership over the years has been giving cities what seems to be unresolvable traffic problems. As a result, some people are now resorting to taking buses, trains, making carpooling arrangements, and so on. 

Rules are made to be broken. This rule seems to be made for rulebreakers who still aren’t comfortable enough to bend the rules yet. It’s for all the rookie renegades. The punishment here is just as bad as the crime—they are, in fact, one and the same.

We can all assume that a bunch of teenagers crowded around this post to laugh at its message at one time or another. And not without reason—who on earth would want to make indecent advances toward an alligator, with all its claws and jaws—and to what end?

What kind of powerful hardware could have the capability to drill such a frightening hole to the depths of the abyss—past the planet’s crust, mantle, and dart through the core? Oh. It’s actually 65 feet deep, you say? Well, that’s not quite bottomless, is it? 

When the time finally comes to meet with your creator, what do you imagine you’ll see? Pearly gates, a bright light, clouds? Do you imagine being greeted by a choir of angels or the big G themselves? Apparently, this church has taken to using less orthodox tactics of contacting the divine.

Some business establishments out there go the extra mile to put a smile on their customers’ faces. It doesn’t have to be by way of a price discount, freebie, or giveaway. Here’s an example of a business that does it by sharing jokes outside their office.

It certainly looks like Dave has created the best platform to jump-start a new political career. If he’s able to follow through with it and make good on his promises to the people, he will be in this for the long run. This will open up new opportunities in the near future, and he may end up running for mayor.

You might say that everything is a risk, which partially justifies this sign’s ambiguity regarding the ladder’s safety. You might climb up and reach the top without issue, but anything can happen while you’re up there—a cat might drop by and decide to paw the ladder over. A bird might land on your face. A lizard might spook you off your ledge.

If you’re a dog walker, you might be familiar with the duties of picking up after your precious pet (or at least we hope so). It just isn’t nice setting foot outside your house and finding a smear under your shoe. Signs like these are relatively common in places where dog ownership is prevalent. 

At first glance this sign doesn’t seem that odd, but take a second look and let your brain process what it is seeing. Bikes to the left and cars to the right. Now this wouldn’t be such a big deal but the fact the cars are supposed to be “driving” in a massive bed of water seems a little off.

We’ve all been there, it’s late at night and you’re driving home from somewhere trying to convince yourself there is nothing terrifying about being the only car on a woodsy, windy backroad. Then all of the sudden you have to slam on your brakes to stop from slamming into a deer who’s just chilling in the middle of the road staring at you.

This funny sign is a funny take on the classic men and women’s bathroom sign. At first glance you may not even notice the subtle difference, but if you take a second look we guarantee you will notice the funny discrepancy.

Anyone who ends up driving through this town that is not originally from there is probably a little confused as to why their cow crossing signs have white tape down the middle. They probably chalk it up to an innocent teen prank or a mishap with the sign.

Masks, gloves, and “stabbing” anyone who gets closer than 6 feet to you. That sounds like the makings of a horror movie rather than a sports advertisement doesn’t it? Well La Jolla Fencing Academy, based out of Southern California saw their opportunity to promote themselves and ran with it like the true fencemen they are.

The best part of running and owning your own store? You get to set your work hours to anything you want them to be. Had a long night? “Open when I wake up”, ready to clock out early? “Close when I must go to sleep”.

We’ve come across our fair share of bathroom signs on this journey and this one has to take the cake as one of our favorites. This sign doesn’t care who you are- man, woman, alien, or spartan, all they want is you to wash your hands.

Whether or not you wear a mask outdoors is your own decision, but when a store owner asks you to please wear a mask inside their business most people would use common courtesy and put a mask on. Now it may come as no surprise that this is not exactly how it always goes. 

Taxi drivers are a tough breed. They are used to working long hours, have to deal with impolite customers, and often face the risk of being robbed by people looking for a “quick buck”. Because of this risk when entering a taxi cab more often than not you will see a sign stating “this driver does not carry cash” or something similar in nature. 

Assuming everyone in this little mishap is ok we must admit Arby’s has got jokes. It looks as if one of their customers was a little too excited to get their classic roast-beef sandwich with a side of horsey and Arby’s sauce and drove right into the dining room.

Everyone’s gotten them at one point or another. Those chain emails or messages that say you must like and repost “if you don’t want something bad to happen”, or “want to win a million dollars”. Let’s be clear, we think 99.9% of people do not like and share.

There’s a lot to take in with this sign. Let’s attempt to break it down. So the gist is it’s got to be about a changing table- or at least we think it does. This is where it starts to get a little confusing…

One of the highlights of retirement is getting to do whatever you want, whenever you want. These gentlemen must frequent Jack’s pretty often throughout the week in their spare time, especially if Jack’s gave them their own table complete with a sign.

Green Cross Vet knows what’s up. We get it, as pet owners it can sometimes be difficult to remember to make sure your furry little babies stay up to date on their shots. But this vet is here to remind you that it is important.

Walking into a public restroom we can guarantee we’ve all come across the bright yellow signs warning us of a “wet floor”. We honestly didn’t think there would be a more creative way to warn bathroom goers of this potential soggy-sneaker mishap, but we were wrong.

Covid-19 made most restaurants and other places require a lower capacity in their establishments to help make social distancing possible. They had to limit the amount of people let inside at a time. The rules apply for every place. No exceptions!

This is one clever way to make sure that mystery person in the office stops stealing your food. And writing a note specifically to the so-called lunch thief is an even more clever way to show them who’s boss.

This sign is here to give everyone a little boost of confidence before they go about their day. This piece of advice is great for anyone who needs a little pick-me-up. Embrace the day with the confidence of a kid in a Batman shirt.

This is one way to prevent someone from running into the bridge. We have to assume this sign had to be put in because more than one person underestimated the height of their vehicle and ran directly into it.

We’re not exactly sure what the purpose of this sign was but the response is just too good. This is truly the perfect response to a sign like this. Responding with stubbornness is truly the only right response to a statement like this one.

We’ve seen lots of clever “no trespassing” signs but this one might just be our all-time favorite. Don’t let the pink color throw you off from the dark sentiment they’re sharing here.

Reading this sign makes us feel like it was written by a student who is trying to reach a specific word count on a college essay. There are so many words to describe a really simple sentence. It should simply read, “Do not lie on the park bench”.

If you’re reading this sign, you’ve already failed in following the directions. This is the kind of sign that makes us feel like we’re being set up to fail.

Some things are just simple common sense. I hope that we can all agree that one of those things is that rain is wet because it is water. Most of us don’t need a sign to tell us things like that. But apparently someone felt drivers needed to be reminded.

The Comfort Inn came up with a clever sign to share that they are pet friendly. We love that they are trying to be inclusive of all animals, but we understand that they have to draw the line somewhere.

This is a really great way to make sure that parents keep a close eye on their kids. Offering unattended children espresso and a free puppy is probably any parent’s nightmare. No toddler needs extra energy.

You’ve seen moose crossing signs, horse crossing signs, and deer crossing signs. On a rare occasion you might have even seen duck crossing signs. And we’re definitely sure that you’ve seen pedestrian crossing signs.

Now we have to assume this sign is a mistake. We can’t really think of what they were trying to say so the sign isn’t doing a great job at hazarding anyone. I guess we could try to walk without walking.

It’s good to be aware of low flying planes. You don’t want your head to be knocked by a giant aircraft so it’s good that this sign is here to caution people. However, it looks like it might have been injured itself.

This is one clever way to ask people not to pee in the pool. Let’s keep the “P” out of the “ool”. I mean come on people. We have bathrooms for a reason!