Signs play a crucial role in our daily lives, guiding us safely through various situations. Whether on the road, at work, or in public spaces, they serve as essential tools for communication and safety.
Turns out, they can also mislead us in a very funny way. The Facebook group 'Useless, Unsuccessful, and/or Unpopular Signage' is full of poorly made, dumb, and downright stupid signs gathered from around the world.
Fun is the name of the game! We have curated a brand-new collection from the group's best finds, so let's have a blast!
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Where I live dog walkers often through bags of poo on our doorsteps, why do people think it is ok to pee outside someone's home or leave poo there.
Saw an ignorant neighbour allow her dog to urinate on our personal 'do not park here, will tow' parking spot cone yesterday, so Isanitized it and then mixed up a cocktail of things I googled dogs hate and "treated" the cone and area around it to determine the dog from wanting to approach it, let alone pee on it. My husband touches that cone with his hands to move it; put it in the car while it is parked. Who knows how many times he unknowingly had dried dog p**s on his hands?
That little heart after the threat is like the Southerners in the US saying, "Bless your heart"...
This sign has a wonderful purpose. Think of all the body parts that went unharmed.
Mild electrocution might work wonders and is a lot less messy. Just a small battery, some wires and a bit of fiddling: voilà.
These should be made and available for sale next to the "Don't let your dog poop on my lawn!" signs.
The group admin sets the tone: "Listen, this is a light-hearted group. We are here to laugh and maybe cringe from time to time. And sometimes, in pursuit of that, someone may post something that isn't technically a sign. Hell, it may even be blatantly photoshopped. But guess what? We don't care. If it's funny, clever, or just plain weird... bring it on." Joining the 10k members, we can laugh at hilarious signs like "Jesus can heal you, use heroin" or "this is the back door, the front door is around the back."
“My husband Stephan is a photographer and has a great sense of humor, so he decided to put together this group,” one of the admins of the group, Laura Carter Chagnon, told Bored Panda in a previous interview. She thinks that many people love this group because these signs are out there in the world, sometimes due to someone's mistake or miswording. It's something we all experience, making it easy for us to relate and find humor in them.
The administrators of the group never imagined it could get this big. They started out with a group called UUUniverse, but many people think of Signage as the original group. "The UUUniverse began with a now-archived group known as 'Useless, Unsuccessful, and/or Unpopular Memes' which spawned a community that went on to form many groups. There's one for just about every topic, including UUU Cats Refurmed, UUU License Plate Spotting, UUU Cook, and even very niche groups such as UUU Standpipe Spotting!"
While it's certainly amusing to laugh at pointless and meaningless signs, we must also acknowledge the crucial importance of safety signage in general. Kevin Rowe from 'Safety Buyer' says that it is undoubtedly important to do safety trainings, but safety signs in businesses are crucial: "They are an essential supplement, providing clear reminders of the most crucial safety messages in the places they are most needed. In diverse workplaces where many staff members may not speak English as a first language — or where the working environment is loud enough that verbal warnings might be missed - the importance of clear visual communication of this kind cannot be underestimated." Safety signs not only warn but also remind workers of safe practices. They highlight exit routes, first aid kit locations, and offer guidelines for machinery and fire safety.
While useless, unsuccessful, and unpopular signage may leave us amused and scratching our heads, it's essential to remember that signage serves a vital purpose in our daily lives. Keep on delving into the world of sign fails, embracing their unintentional humor and quirky charm. And when you've had your fill of laughter, don't forget to check out our previous posts about them here, here, and here!
Assuming that's in somewhere like Death Valley, that bottom sign is perfectly succinct and accurate
For those who don’t know Chicago is known for it’s crazy hot dog recipes with really wild toppings. Ketchup is a no no