Whether or not you believe in signs from the universe, pandas, you can’t deny that there are signs all around us! Literally, I mean. Just go outside and you’ll see street signs, advertisements, billboards, warnings about road work, sandwich boards outside of shops, “lost cat” flyers and more.
You’ve probably learned how to ignore the vast majority of these signs, as they’re not all relevant to you personally. But you might want to start keeping an eye out for humorous signs, because apparently, there are plenty all over the world! We took a trip to the Funny Signs subreddit and gathered some of their silliest posts down below. So enjoy scrolling through, and be sure to upvote the signs you’d love to encounter in real life!
#1 Grammatically Correct
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#2 Be Positive
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#3 I Finally Found It!
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If being chronically online has taught me anything, it’s that the internet can find a way to make almost anything funny. From political memes to silly cooking videos, I’ve cackled at it all. Even something as mundane as signage can make my sides hurt from laughter from time to time!
That’s why we’re such big fans of the Funny Signs subreddit here at Bored Panda. This community has over 3 million members, and it’s a treasure trove of hilarious signs from all over the world. Here, you’ll find humorous billboards and posters that would be sure to grab your attention if you encountered them in real life, as well as inspiration for the next time you have to design some signage at work.
#4 Most Honest And Heart Warming Sign Ever…
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#5 It’s Okay To Be Broken
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#6 Italians
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Designing an eye-catching sign isn’t always easy. If you’re paying for a billboard off the side of the highway, you’re competing with hundreds of other businesses for attention. And if you’re expecting pedestrians to notice your flyers while walking down the street, well, you better hope they glance up from their phones for a moment or two.
Signs are all around us, so if you’re going to put in the effort to create one, you might as well go all out. According to VistaPrint’s Ultimate Guide to Signage Design, it’s important to first decide what type of sign will be best for getting your message across. Whether you have a billboard, banner, A-frame sign, digital screen, shopfront sign or flag in mind, your choice will determine the best way to create your design.
#7 More Or Less
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#8 Now Throw Something!
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#9 Just Chill…
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When it comes to promoting your brand through a sign, VistaPrint notes that it’s important to understand the story you want to tell. How do you want your business to be perceived? A sign is “a silent salesperson” that can tell the public plenty about your brand. It has the power to elevate (or humiliate) your company, so it’s important to make wise and well-thought out choices.
#10 What Do You Think?
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#11 That’s A Lot Of Butts
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#12 Better Go Where Theres Smoke LOL
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There are also some basics that you should keep in mind when designing signs, so your message doesn’t get overshadowed by something silly like a spelling or grammar error. VistaPrint notes that legibility is extremely important. It’s also wise to keep your message concise. When we see too many words, we tend to tune them out. We’ve all ruined our attention spans with social media, remember? Visibility is also key. Place the sign in a location where it’ll get lots of eyes on it.
#13 The Real Swim Shady
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#14 We All Do ??
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#15 Classic Lmao
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It’s also wise to create a sign that engages with viewers. Something that they’ll be inspired to take a photo of, or a photo with, to post to social media is great. You also probably want to have a consistent theme running in all of your signage, so people immediately recognize your brand. But remember, you have to be adaptable. If a certain sign doesn’t get the engagement that you were hoping for, don’t be afraid to scrap it and go back to the drawing board to come up with an even better idea that will yield more success.
#16 If This Ain’t The Truth…
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#17 You Do The Math
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#18 Good Advice
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When it comes to creating the perfect sign, VistaPrint notes that color, typography, graphics and images are extremely important. Different colors provoke different emotions in viewers, so it’s wise to consider how you want viewers to feel. Plus, on a practical level, you need to make sure that the colors you choose have enough contrast to make your message stand out.
#19 What Do You Think?
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#20 I Know It’s Gotta Be Read The Right Way But Still
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#21 If It Helps In Solving A Problem Then
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The font that you decide to use on a sign can also say a lot. Beware the impact that something like Comic Sans can have, as many readers will immediately roll their eyes at anything written in that infamous font. Aside from that, keep in mind that size and spacing of words can make a big difference in how readers perceive a message as well. And of course, keep the text simple. A sign should be easily read, requiring only a quick glance. Unless, of course, you want to add in some hilarious fine print.
#22 Ok No Missiles
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#23 The Shortest Way
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#24 Your Parking
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We hope you’re enjoying scrolling through these hilarious signs, pandas! Keep upvoting all of your favorites, and let us know in the comments below what the funniest sign you’ve ever encountered was. Then, if you’re interested in checking out even more signs that might leave you in stitches, we recommend reading this Bored Panda piece next!
#25 Why? Just Why?
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#26 They Got Me
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#27 That’s A One Huge Dog
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#28 1st Place In The List Of Most Useless Signs
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#29 Unless U Want To Break Ur Bones
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#30 Now The Name Makes Sense
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#31 You Can’t Miss It
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#32 Still Need To Pay Even In Death? LOL
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#33 At Least They Tried
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#34 Use Of Exercise Force? Lmao
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#35 Well, What’s Yours?
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#36 How Many Miles Per Gallon?
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#37 Alright I Understand
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#38 Are You Efforting Enough?
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#39 It’s Fine. Got A Light?
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#40 Haha ?????
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#41 Let’s Be Real… This Is Why You Really Workout. Don’t Pretend You Don’t
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#42 Please, No Rushes
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#43 I’m Scared To Ask What Happened To The Color
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#44 She Must Be Great On The Pole
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#45 Nude Sunbathers With Waffles!
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#46 Oh Noo Help Him!?
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#47 What Caused This To Be Put In Place?
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#48 A Sign At A Pool Saying No Looking At Women’s Breasts
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#49 Aren’t We Supposed To?
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#50 Is There Any Other Way To Eat The Pizza?
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