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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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Sign At An Irish Zoo

Sign At An Irish Zoo

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    Sarcasm Meets Capitalism

    Sarcasm Meets Capitalism

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    #3

    It’s Only Fair

    It’s Only Fair

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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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    #6

    Slower

    Slower

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    Good Advice

    Good Advice

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    #8

    At Pittsburgh Zoo - What?

    At Pittsburgh Zoo - What?

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    #9

    This Corn Maze Sign

    This Corn Maze Sign

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    #10

    Thanks For The Heads Up

    Thanks For The Heads Up

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    #11

    I Mean... It’s Not Wrong

    I Mean... It’s Not Wrong

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    #12

    Presenting Exhibit A

    Presenting Exhibit A

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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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    #15

    Nope

    Nope

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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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    #17

    Gotta Be Bold To Urinate In Public In Tirana, Albania

    Gotta Be Bold To Urinate In Public In Tirana, Albania

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    #18

    At The Hippo Exhibit

    At The Hippo Exhibit

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    #19

    This Sign At My Local Orthodox Church

    This Sign At My Local Orthodox Church

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    #20

    Take A Guess

    Take A Guess

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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

    vampedvixen Report

    #23

    This Is A Real Sign

    This Is A Real Sign

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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

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    #28

    Texas, Home Of The World's Scariest Sign

    Texas, Home Of The World's Scariest Sign

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    #29

    This Is How Our Tigers See You

    This Is How Our Tigers See You

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    #30

    Trust Me, I Won't

    Trust Me, I Won't

    Svensit Report

    #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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    #32

    Wheeeeeeeeeeeee-Uh Oh!

    Wheeeeeeeeeeeee-Uh Oh!

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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

    #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

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    #37

    Advertisement For An Anti-Malaria Medicine (1941)

    Advertisement For An Anti-Malaria Medicine (1941)

    National Museum of Health and Medicine Report

    #38

    Found This Gem At A Local Bulk Foods Store

    Found This Gem At A Local Bulk Foods Store

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    #39

    Ominous AF

    Ominous AF

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    #40

    Ummm... Okay?

    Ummm... Okay?

    ledromire Report

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    #41

    Scary Ratio

    Scary Ratio

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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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    #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?

    somesillywowzer Report

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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

    myotherbannisabenn Report

    #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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    #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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    #53

    Key Chain

    Key Chain

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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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    #55

    Cursed Sign

    Cursed Sign

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    #56

    Should I Be Concerned?

    Should I Be Concerned?

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