Ever noticed a store sign with missing letters that turns into something funny by accident? It’s amazing how a few burnt-out lights can change the whole meaning and give everyone a good laugh. There's a whole subreddit called "misLED" dedicated to capturing these moments, and we've gathered some of the best examples to share with you.
From a Shell gas station that becomes "Hell" to a Petco store that offers "Lies and Fish," these signs might crack you up. Scroll down to enjoy these funny and unexpected messages that prove even mistakes can bring a smile to your face! Upvote your favorite ones and let us know if you’ve ever come across a sign like this.
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Sad Way To Go Out!
LMFAO! For a second though when I saw “IV guys” I was thinking IVs that they give you in the hospital
Bro Stop The Car
I've stayed there. It's a hotel in NYC near Broadway. Definitely no milfs, bed only fit one person 😠
It Happened Again…
These funny signs are more than just a good laugh—they also showcase how our brains fill in the blanks. When letters are missing, we naturally try to complete the words, often with hilarious results. This phenomenon is known as “pareidolia,” where our minds recognize familiar patterns even when they’re incomplete. It’s the same reason why we might see faces in clouds or animals in rock formations.
Interestingly, some businesses have embraced these accidental messages as a unique form of advertising. A sign with a missing letter can attract more attention and become a conversation starter. In some cases, companies even leave the signs as they are to keep customers amused and curious. It’s a clever way to turn a simple mistake into a memorable marketing tool.
Calm Down, Mike
Is hard lemonade just regular lemonade fermented? Or is is lemonade with just random alcohol added?
Lol I googled hard lemonade and the 1st result is Mike's hard lemonade 😅 for anyone else who's wondering it's the latter and seems to be like alchopops.
Load More Replies...Hell
The popularity of the misLED subreddit shows that people love sharing and enjoying these quirky errors. With over 41 thousand members, the community is always on the lookout for new and funny signs.
Bored Panda reached out to the mods of misLED to find out more about the subreddit's origins. When asked about the inspiration behind it, Maxiscoolerthanyou, the creator of the subreddit, shared a simple childhood memory: "One of my favorite childhood memories is being in the back of the car, looking out the window while we were driving somewhere. It was a rare, random comedy moment when one of my siblings or I would point out a sign accidentally saying something funny."
Lizzard Warning
I don’t know about the rest of you, but I for one am ready to welcome our reptilian overlords!
“I'd like to remind them that as a trusted TV personality, I can be helpful in rounding up others to toil in their underground caves.”
Load More Replies...This is not a mistake or burnout, but a legitimate warning. In Florida, if temperatures drop enough, iguanas go torpid and can fall out of trees. They are heavy and cause injury or damage. And further, once they warm up, such as if someone picks them up to help them, they can attack. Wild iguanas can be surprisingly viscious. So, no, this is not a joke, but a genuine warning that you should pay attention to if you see.
In Florida we get actual lizard warnings. In cold weather, iguanas can get cold enough to lose their grip on tree branches, and fall on you. Sometimes from a great enough height to do some serious damage to you.
They’re cold blooded, so they go into a dormant state when it gets chilly. That’s when they drop. But they do revive when warmed up again.
Load More Replies...My little Yorkie would freak out, she loves to chase Lizards around the yard.
Die Mart
What most of them have become for real, with all the robberies and such!!
Local Casino
When asked if they have any personal favorite posts or stories from the subreddit, Maxiscoolerthanyou shared this one because it's “a coincidence that it still makes sense, but in a different number system”.
Moderating a community like misLED can be quite an adventure. There's a lot to love about it, but if Maxiscoolerthanyou had to pick just one thing, it would be that there's never really any drama or anything serious. "I’ve never moderated a sub before, and I’m really glad it was one that I came up with as well, rather than being made a mod by someone else on an already existing sub."
I Know Where I'm Eating Tonight
Fart City
Eatme
reminds me of the random annotation things that would appear all over old youtube videos before they removed them
Alice from Wonderland should've get glasses to notice, that she ate hospital
Amidst the sea of burnt-out signs, we asked Maxiscoolerthanyou which ones stand out the most. “To be honest, we do have a lot of reposts, but the ones that get reposted are usually like childish humor, ya know, signs that look like they say swear words, but that’s just how the internet is.”
If you want to find your own misLED signs, keep your eyes peeled next time you’re out and about. Gas stations, supermarkets, and shopping malls are prime spots for these hidden gems. And who knows? You might just capture the next viral post that brings a smile to thousands of faces. So, next time you see a funny sign, snap a picture and share the joy!
Buildings Can Do That…?
Very Bar. Much Drink
The Best Food Around!
Except you wouldn’t go there bc before you have a colonoscopy you would fast
Sad Dome
Truly Amusing
“Fully air conditioned” semen..? Well, keeping things fresh is good.. 😆😂
Peedway
Not related, but those streaky lights are basically how I see lights at night with astigmatism.
Advance Disco Parts
Not to be confused with BASIC disco parts which are for the common disco peasants.
Gives me "Night Fever, Night Fever" we know how to do it!! (Bee Gees)
Oops
If that's a ice cream shop / arcade then that's an amazing name / logo
Oops they did it again!! They played cream whilst getting lost in the game, oh baby baby!!
F Dave's Famous D
Hot Sara
Sus Grill
Five days until someone puts a red amogus in the picture. I guarantee. It will happen.
it happened 2024_05_22...e9-png.jpg
Hannibal’s place- where you never know what or who is on the plate.. 😶
Chin Food
Haha Wood Eater
Cone
Whenever I see anything about Cold Stone I think of this 2020.02.15...384e4d.jpg
Man I Think I Have 0/20 Eyesight
I have only one good eye so this place wouldn’t make a difference .
Are these the results walking in or walking out. Because if walking out, I don't recommend this place!
A Mexican Restaurant
Harmacy
When You Go To Applebee’s In France But They’re All Out Of Apples
Local Pubic Eatery
That's what I was thinking. Some are just too coincidental.
Load More Replies...The Cheesecak Fact
It's a little known fact that if you leave cake out too long, it turns into cak.
Boy Work (?)
Bitter Rivals Of The Walgreens Marines
Do You Have It? We Can Massage Those Wrinkles Out
Cool advertisement though, like “come here and people will envy your young age now that you oldness been successfully massaged out.”
The Spag Fact. Tell Me Your Best Spag Facts In The Comments!
I remember going to the spaghetti factory when I was 7 with all my siblings, and my sister threw up, my brother had... loose stool... and my other brother had a stomachache while I was the only one unharmed.
New Docusign Competitor Just Dropped
R I C E
Tasty
Cry
Many of these appear photoshopped or deliberate. I have no real opinion.
I have a photo from a store here in Arizona. "Discount Grocery" has become "Disco Groce" because of broken lights. It's been like that for over a year now
i was in LA with a friend and (after a very long and exhausting day) we passed a shop with neonsign that said PLARL. "who names his business PLARL" i asked my friend and we were both very confused (and tired) "what does it mean?" she was equally confused as me, and then we passed it, we looked back at it and on the other side the sign said PEARL. I think we didnt stop laughing untill we finally went to sleep :-D
I once saw a storage center called 'Ample Storage' become 'Ample Rage'. And a local Walgreens was 'Al Greens' for awhile
This post shows the importance of certain alphabets in certain situations
I once saw "HO SHOW." It was for a store called SHOE SHOW but the "S" and E in Shoe were burned out. This was pre cell phone cameras so I don't have a photo. I still laugh about it.
Many of these appear photoshopped or deliberate. I have no real opinion.
I have a photo from a store here in Arizona. "Discount Grocery" has become "Disco Groce" because of broken lights. It's been like that for over a year now
i was in LA with a friend and (after a very long and exhausting day) we passed a shop with neonsign that said PLARL. "who names his business PLARL" i asked my friend and we were both very confused (and tired) "what does it mean?" she was equally confused as me, and then we passed it, we looked back at it and on the other side the sign said PEARL. I think we didnt stop laughing untill we finally went to sleep :-D
I once saw a storage center called 'Ample Storage' become 'Ample Rage'. And a local Walgreens was 'Al Greens' for awhile
This post shows the importance of certain alphabets in certain situations
I once saw "HO SHOW." It was for a store called SHOE SHOW but the "S" and E in Shoe were burned out. This was pre cell phone cameras so I don't have a photo. I still laugh about it.
