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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!

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.

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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!"

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

Maybe it’s just a contest…. Get enough speeding tickets and your reward is a bicycle

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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.

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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!

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

It's amazing how many illiterate people there are in the US. And, it's very frightening. As most of these people own guns

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

I weep for America, daily. On the other hand, selling Yale seems ok to me.

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

Somebody lives near some dumb people. Based on address, appears to be one of five cities in southern california so maybe it is an ESL problem. But a friend and I go to a LOT of garage sales here in WA and I never see signs like this. Usually it is stuff like writing too small or not including an arrow.

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

"Yard Sard" has me rolling for some reason, but I really love "Yarb" Where did the "b" come from?

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

Really sad to see. I once taught illiterate Adults how to read, they were in their 40's, not sure how they got through life.

Never Snarky
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think I want anything these people have for sael (see below)

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

my dyslexia did not find anything wrong with these signs for like 2 minutes lol

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

Yale Sale. Is that where companies get graduates for a much lower price?

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

I assumed some of these are actually deliberate. Make a sign so bad people show up just to see how stupid you look, then they stick around and buy stuff.

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

I think that there is large overlap between these signs and Trump voters.

Toujin C'Thlu
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I saw 'yare sale', I immediately thought of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure

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

I personally like the ones I see all the time for garge or grage sales

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

I’ve taken to calling them “yard sards” because of the first time I saw this.

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

Assuming that's in somewhere like Death Valley, that bottom sign is perfectly succinct and accurate

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

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

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