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The internet never runs out of things to read, and sometimes the sign does it for us. Fresh paint, bold fonts, and absolutely zero second thougths.

These are the new sign fails that made us stop, stare, and laugh out loud in public.

1. That’s a delicacy!

A wooden sign with large white text reads "NO-" followed by three smaller words listed vertically: "PETS," "COOKING," and "BICYCLES." The message is unclear and unintentionally humorous.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

2. Is this a cannibal establishment?

A "We're Hiring" sign lists positions for servers, greeters, and line cooks, with humorous wording: "Line Cooks: (Cook people!)" corrected by handwriting to say "food." Application instructions are at the bottom.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

3. The what checkpoint?

A digital road sign on a curved street reads "CIRCUMCISION CHECKPOINT AHEAD." Orange traffic barrels surround the sign, and trees line the background under a dusky sky.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

4. There goes my shortcut!

Two signs on a glass door read "EMERGENCY EGRESS ONLY!" and "EMERGENCY EXIT ONLY." A yellow sign below says "PUSH TO OPEN." Reflections of lights and windows are visible in the background.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

5. Where am I supposed to go?

Two signs stand side by side with orange cones nearby. One says “South Entrance Closed—Use North Entrance” and the other says “North Entrance Closed—Use South Entrance.” Both entrances appear blocked.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

6. How is this intended to be read?

A Walgreens sign at night displays: "24 pk Nice 2.99, Eggs $.99/doz, No limit." The sign is illuminated, and the Walgreens logo is visible on the left side.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

7. Eat what?

A black wall-mounted menu holder with two labeled slots reads "EAT" on the top section and "KIDS" on the bottom section, creating the humorous phrase "EAT KIDS." Menus are visible inside the holder.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

8. That really is a rough road

A white sign reads: "WARNING REMOVE DENTURES TIGHTEN UP BRAS ROUGH ROAD NEXT 5 MILES." The sign is on a metal post beside a grassy area with trees and a fence in the background.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

9. My brain just exploded

A sign by the roadside reads: "USE ALL U 2LOVE GOD DOG4GOD LOVE FOE AS U 2FLEE HELL FREE LOVE. 1234REAL.COM" with a crosswalk and trees in the background.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

10. Wasn’t planning to

A small, empty corner formed by two brick walls with a yellow "NO PARKING" sign and some weeds growing through cracks in the pavement.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

11. Which way do I walk?

A yellow arrow-shaped sign with a walking person icon. Text reads "Walkers this way, please" and in French, "Les marcheurs à cette direction, SVP." The sign is outdoors among autumn leaves and trees.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

12. Not the best name for a business

A large black brick sign reads: “PMS. WE’RE THE GUYS 1-800-BRICK-PAVERS™ PROVERBS 16:3” in red and white letters, standing on a grassy area with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

13. Best deal ever!

A store sign reads "SPECIALS: BUY 1KG TAKE 500KG Century Pears ₱225.00/Kilo." Century pears are displayed in the background, some wrapped in white foam netting.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

14. I have questions about that sign at the bottom

Storefront window with the text “Seahorse Trading Company.” Signs on the glass read: "No pets allowed, service dogs are welcome," "Crazy Aaron’s sold here!" and "BabyLegs sold here.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

15. Apparently, you’re not supposed to smoke while being dragged by a pterodactyl

A yellow-green "No Smoking" sign shows a person smoking being lifted by a large flying pterosaur, with a smaller pterosaur in the background. The image is humorous and set in a wooded area.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

16. Can you please make up your mind!

A sign reads "15 Minute Parking," while the curb below is painted with "10 Min Parking Only," creating a contradiction. A large planter and trash can are near a building entrance in the background.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

17. You sure that’s the right sign?

A fenced-off construction site on a street blocks a bike lane. There is a large hole in the ground, orange safety cones, and a red “Danger: Due to Power Work In Progress” sign on the fence.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

18. I’d better eat somewhere else

A restaurant sign at night reads “MEAT PATTY EXPLODE THE STOMACH” in English, with Chinese characters above. Red lanterns hang below the brightly lit yellow sign.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

19. Not so sure about leaving the kids here

A sign for "Cradle to Crayons Learning Center" stands outside, framed by large blue and green crayon decorations. The message below reads, "HARVESTING LITTLE MINDS." Trees and playground equipment are visible in the background.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

20. I’m no plant expert, but these don’t look like flowers

Stacks of plastic lawn chairs are displayed outdoors under a sign labeled "Perennials," which typically refers to long-lasting plants. Price tags are visible on the chairs, with one sign showing $24.97.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

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