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Signs are a means of conveying information that is relevant to the general area within which the reader of the said sign is located at that very moment.

But it is equally true that the very thing that seeks to inform you might also seek to send a message that is questionable, comical, or trolly in nature, among other things. And hence you can’t ever be sure what to expect from a sign in the wild.

One thing’s for certain—folks in this dedicated Facebook group know for certain that the signs they see will be at the very least chucklesome and at most you might pop a lung from laughter. So enjoy!

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#1

Legit Question, Tho

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#2

"Happy Hiking..." = Good Luck, Buddy, Hope You're A Better Runner Than Your Friends

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#3

Also, You're Not A Ref, Sit Down, Tim

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#4

Whose Bright Idea Was That?

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It should not come as a surprise—this is the internet—that there is a dedicated Facebook group focused on all manner of signs and signification. Well, all right, not all manner per se, but rather all funny manner.

Give Me A Sign, which currently boasts a fellowship of over 684,000 members, is a hub for various road signs, billboards, notes, plaques, storefront ads, license plates, and absolutely everything in between found in the wild.

Facebook’s stats claim that the group is quite active, clocking in at nearly 10,000 posts a month—at least that’s what happened in September alone.

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#6

What Do You Think That Sign Is Supposed To Mean?

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#8

Did You Try Cleaning The Gunk Out Of The Mouse?

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#9

Poop In The Kitty Litter, That'll Teach Them...

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#10

Bad Things Will Happen To Good People!

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As mentioned previously, the group features a variety of signage that essentially includes anything with text and other kinds of symbolism on any surface found in a public setting.

Take this sentient vending machine. We can clearly see that it is a warning of sorts that this food dispensing store unit has a temper and you should pray to the gods to not deserve its wrath. Or just call tech support.

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Or this sign, which is looking for a jazz drummer. You can practically hear all the tss tss tss’s. Or maybe it’s this very serious sign about upcoming repairs that was made hilarious because spelling is hard. You get the point.

The idea behind the page is to bring entertainment and joy through real world findings (of the sign variety) and sharing them with pals and strangers alike without it becoming a platform for political, religious or any other mind-encumbering debate. We just wanna scroll, man.

#11

Yes, Hello, I'd Like One Violence, Please

Mijhael R Report

#12

But Can They Do A Ba-Dum-Tss?

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#13

This One's Thinking Outside The Box

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#14

"Make Me!"

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#15

"Probably Because Unless He's Actually Dying He'll Go To Work"

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OK, mega geek time. Semiotics is the study of signs and symbols and their use and interpretation. It might sound pretty clear-cut judging by its definition, but that’s where the journey begins.

While its origins are humble, starting off as an academic endeavor, it evolved into an investigation of people’s behavior (anthropology and psychology), of culture and society (sociology and philosophy), moving into the realm of art (films, literature and the like), and even going so far as to become a consumer behavior and brand communication tool.

In other words, you might see a sign here and laugh. Or you might dig deeper and understand that there is an entire speculative context behind it: someone is a disgruntled employee, someone is a comma inquisitor, someone’s having marital troubles, or someone is just out there caring about the world.

And so you can now develop stories around these signs in your head, one up the joke and partake in the living organism that is a simple sign plastered on a store’s window, beckoning you to enter and to understand the epic level of humor the employees must have without even talking to them. But you’d like to, right? Makes you appreciate it even more.

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#16

Marketing At Its Finest

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#17

"The Lifesavers Say It All"

Barbie Colorado Report

#18

Buy Two, Get One Free

Barbie Colorado Report

#19

"And Here All Along I Thought It Was The Hamburger That Was Doing The Helping"

Erik Hill Report

#20

Guess Who's Doing Laps Around The Block?

Albert Robinson Report

So, if you want to appreciate signs even more, keep on scrolling. Or visit the Facebook group yourself. Or, better yet, comment, share, hit that upvote button—spread the love and share some of your own stories of signs that make you feel good in the comment section below!

#21

Not With That Attitude

Frank Arroyo Report

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#22

What's This One Supposed To Mean? Oh...

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#23

I Mean, Someone Will Definitely Cosider This As A Sign

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#24

Might Contain Traces Of Bitterness And Resentment

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#25

Until*

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#28

No Forks Given

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#29

A Scientific Innovation, If Ever There Was One

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#30

Ah, Yes, Reinforcing The "Dad Needs Conditions To Be Perfect" Stereotype

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#31

Cursed Strawberries

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#33

He's Out Ploughing The Field And Raising A Barn--What Did You Do Today?

Joy Linda Report

#34

You Don't Have To Tell Me Twice

Emily Horchler Report

#35

Geography Was Never My Strong Suit

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#36

That Bathroom Must Be Spotless If It's Fit For Dining

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#37

Boomer Humor

Barbie Colorado Report

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#38

Talk About All Inclusive

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#39

Did You Notice That It Doesn't Say Do Your 9 To 5?

Jeremy Sandstol Report

#41

Forget The Ladies And Cupcakes, Check Out That Pink Sasquatch!

Dave Furney Report

#42

Does That Panda Look Bored To You?

Sophie Lennon Report

#43

So What's The Wine Like?

Jennifer Pruett Report

#44

Fart Back And Take Him With You

Praful Wani Report

#45

It's The Keytars You Should Be Playing, In Aisle 6

Jane Grigsby Report

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DB
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sing us a song, you're the piano man. Bore us to death tonight...

keyboardtek
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a jazz pianist, I hear voices from every keyboard instrument calling me to come and play them!

goober
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe the Key is bored because no one plays with it anymore... THINK, FAMILY STORE, THINK!

Mya Lugar
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why doesn't America get the familiar hint that schools should emphasize spelling again??

Rusty
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Knowing how the english language sucks at consistent spelling ... I'm okay with this

zgillet
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1 year ago

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PFD
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Two different alternative spellings of keyboard. Nice!

Bettye McKee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can't find people who can spell since AutoCorrect and SpellCheck.

DJ B
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's the only thing I'm actually good at... and nobody cares! :)

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#47

Somebody, Pinch Me

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#48

Look At That Cute Smiley Face Over There, Adorkable!

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