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"Ominous Signs" is a fun Instagram page that shares all sorts of weird and entertaining signs and writings found in public spaces. The account is all about discovering quirky messages on buildings, odd billboards, strange graffiti on fences, and confusing road signs. Every post on the page gives you a little taste of the surprising and amusing things you can find around you, making you want to keep an eye out for them in your own daily life.

Even though it's not a huge page, "Ominous Signs" has a cool, casual vibe that makes it enjoyable for anyone who stumbles upon it. There's no fluff, just a bunch of interesting and funny signs that'll make you laugh, scratch your head, or both.

Bored Panda interviewed Lee Glanville, the owner of "Ominous Signs" Instagram page, and asked him about his inspiration for the page. Glanville said, "I saw a few signs online that had a threatening energy to them and thought it would be funny to collect them into one place." He added that he likes signs that suggest "an authority figure is threatening you," as there is something funny about that.

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

So I worked in a pharmacy during Covid and we had just started doing the vaccines. A guy comes in, gets one, then leaves. A little while later, our store manager quickly comes to the pharmacy with a guy in a suit that screams cop. They ask us if we've seen the man from earlier. Nope. They rush off. A few minutes later, several cops in uniform come rushing by still looking for this man. Later on, we learn that he texted his wife, "I just got shot at *name of store*." She calls him immediately and his phone is turned off. She's worried so she calls 911. After this, people were corrected to say vaccine instead of shot. I only wish I knew what happened later.

Sam
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Come on over to NJ...we have some of the highest murder rates in the world. But the pizza is pretty good.

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

I've read that in other countries you can be bludgeoned, or cut with a broken bottle, or knifed, poisoned, the list goes on

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

If the NRA says it's in such bug financial difficulties, then why is it buying up pharmacy chains?

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Lee also shared that he has a particular fondness for the "children drive slowly" sign and believes that children should not be driving at all. He said, "Personally, I don’t think they should be driving at all." When asked about how he sources the images for his page, Glanville said, "I find most of them online and credit where possible, but people can and do submit images as well."

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

Considering how weird my dreams can get, by the time I look at my watch again, I'd probably be chased by a monster, or be busy shooting at little goblins.

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The sign that generated the most engagement and sparked the most interesting discussions among his followers, according to the page owner, is the "please do not smile at strangers" sign in a train station. He believes that most people would rather be left alone during their commute. When asked about the future of the "Ominous Signs" Instagram page, Lee said that he is currently only focused on posting on Instagram. However, he mentioned that he has another project, an illustration account, that you Pandas, might want to check out as well.

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In summary, Glanville's inspiration for "Ominous Signs" was the humorous and threatening nature of certain signs. He particularly likes signs that suggest an authority figure is threatening you, and he finds the "children drive slowly" sign particularly amusing. Lee sources the images for his page online and from submissions by his followers. The "please do not smile at strangers" sign in a train station generated the most engagement among his followers.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have worked on the water for ten years. I have saved people from drowning on four occasions. Weirs WILL kill you. No one can save you. Respect the water.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love/am scared of bears. I once read, 'If it's brown, lie down, if it's black, fight back, and if it's white, say goodnight.'

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

Wait, isn't that how that Dawnstar quest starts in Skyrim?? I could get a kickass magic staff out of this!

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

At your own risk of....???????? Packs of pit bulls? Hail as big as softball? Lions and tigers and bears? Rockets from North Korea? Stampede of longhorn bulls? Join in.....This is fun!

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

Warning!!! If you smell bacon, call the electric and lightning company.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe it's this one - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nowhere,_Oklahoma

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