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Signs are supposed to have the most basic of practical purposes. They can give directions, for example, or give the name of a street or place. Perhaps they are there to warn us of a potential hazard up ahead.

Sometimes though, a warning sign can instill more fear and trepidation in a person than is strictly necessary. Sure, it's better to be safe than sorry, but who really wants to be told to watch out for falling snakes? I mean, how often is that really happening?

This list, compiled by Bored Panda, is a series of sinister signs that captured people's attention for their slightly threatening nature. Sometimes tongue-in-cheek, sometimes deadly serious, these are the kind of warnings that everyone is definitely taking notice of! Which is, ultimately, the point in putting up signs in the first place.

Scroll down to check them out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!

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    #4

    This Sign At My Uncles House

    This Sign At My Uncles House

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    I Noticed A New Sign At My Doctors Office

    I Noticed A New Sign At My Doctors Office

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    Foxxy
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    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What?? People get a lollipop after vaccinations. All I got was a sore arm (and protection from vaccine preventable diseases).

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    #7

    Good Advice

    Good Advice

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    #8

    At Pittsburgh Zoo - What?

    At Pittsburgh Zoo - What?

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    #12

    Presenting Exhibit A

    Presenting Exhibit A

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    Ben Smith
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But you’ll still win sadly. They’ll find some reason it wasn’t your fault...even though it 100% was

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    #13

    I Have Well Meaning Neighbours Who Knock On My Door At All Times (All Times) To Inform Me Of Neighbourhood Discord

    I Have Well Meaning Neighbours Who Knock On My Door At All Times (All Times) To Inform Me Of Neighbourhood Discord

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    #14

    This Sign

    This Sign

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    ADHORTATOR
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have a look at the famous german shortfilm "Staplerfahrer Klaus" (you don't need to understand german to appreciate :-))

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    #16

    This Sign Outside A Cabin My Family Is Staying In

    This Sign Outside A Cabin My Family Is Staying In

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    #21

    Alligators Love Kids

    Alligators Love Kids

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    #22

    Public Service Announcement To All Kids

    Public Service Announcement To All Kids

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    Roger Haywood
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you're on the ride until an emergency happens? No wonder people are crying.

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    #24

    At A Nearby Wolf Sanctuary

    At A Nearby Wolf Sanctuary

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    #25

    Crocodile Enclosure At Sydney Aquarium

    Crocodile Enclosure At Sydney Aquarium

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    #26

    Seen At My Local Tattoo Studio

    Seen At My Local Tattoo Studio

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    #27

    Just Another Day In Alaska

    Just Another Day In Alaska

    electronicthesarus Report

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    danielw
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    .... they just want to know what's in your pic'a'nic basket....

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    #31

    No Idea What It Means But Can't Be Good

    No Idea What It Means But Can't Be Good

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    #33

    No Worries, 3 Layers Of Glass Still Remain To Protect You From The King Of The Jungle

    No Worries, 3 Layers Of Glass Still Remain To Protect You From The King Of The Jungle

    Tails_RulesTheWorld Report

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    Chyppa Homer
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Glass expert evaluated it, and then got the hell outta there :D

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    #34

    My Relaxing Road Trip From Darwin To Melbourne, Australia

    My Relaxing Road Trip From Darwin To Melbourne, Australia

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    #35

    A Good Reminder Not To Drown

    A Good Reminder Not To Drown

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    #36

    Killer Coconuts In Oahu Hi

    Killer Coconuts In Oahu Hi

    child_of_old Report

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    MikeyG
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are still 30 times more likely to die from a falling coconut than a shark attack.

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    #37

    Advertisement For An Anti-Malaria Medicine (1941)

    Advertisement For An Anti-Malaria Medicine (1941)

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    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would also make a good pro-vaccination advertisement. “These people’s parents didn’t believe in vaccination”.

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    #38

    Found This Gem At A Local Bulk Foods Store

    Found This Gem At A Local Bulk Foods Store

    OnsetOfMSet Report

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    #40

    Ummm... Okay?

    Ummm... Okay?

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    #41

    Scary Ratio

    Scary Ratio

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    Roger Haywood
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this where you get hurt trying to read the sign by moving the bush?

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    #42

    Bringing Health And Safety Considerations To A Whole New Level

    Bringing Health And Safety Considerations To A Whole New Level

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    #43

    Feed A Pigeon Lose A Finger

    Feed A Pigeon Lose A Finger

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    Pamela24
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pigeons are beasts! I remember my friend feeling sorry for the pigeons that walk all through the main train station in Prague. I let her know these birds know exactly how to get outside and are completely safe and happy.

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    #44

    In Australia, High Is The Second Lowest Fire Danger Rating

    In Australia, High Is The Second Lowest Fire Danger Rating

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    #45

    On My Jogging Route

    On My Jogging Route

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    #46

    Good Morning! Have You Exorcised Your Dog Today?

    Good Morning! Have You Exorcised Your Dog Today?

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    #47

    I’ve Never Seen A Look Of Terror On A Little Sign Guy. Sign On A Commercial Washing Machine

    I’ve Never Seen A Look Of Terror On A Little Sign Guy. Sign On A Commercial Washing Machine

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    #48

    You Know What, I Think I'll Turn Around And Take The Long Way

    You Know What, I Think I'll Turn Around And Take The Long Way

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    #49

    When You’re 2 Miles Into A Tough Mudder And You Think All Is Going Well Then You Run Past This Sign

    When You’re 2 Miles Into A Tough Mudder And You Think All Is Going Well Then You Run Past This Sign

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    Analyn Lahr
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would add "You did actually read what you were signing, right?"

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    #50

    Is This Church Threatening To Kill Me?

    Is This Church Threatening To Kill Me?

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    #51

    Um... Are We Still... Are We Still Talking About Ice Cream?

    Um... Are We Still... Are We Still Talking About Ice Cream?

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    #52

    Don't Be A Norman

    Don't Be A Norman

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    Sunzilla
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was bitten by monkey, and I wasn't even feeding it. PS - Don't go to Thailand!

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    #54

    The Sign Outside My Local Church Is Vaguely Threatening

    The Sign Outside My Local Church Is Vaguely Threatening

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