Left: A box of cantaloupes with a pun sign reading "CAN'T Elope 2 for $5 or 2.50 each." Right: A person paddleboarding on a lake as two moose swim nearby. The caption reads, "Jaws: Canadian addition.

Have you ever walked by a sign or seen a text and done a double-take, wondering if your eyes were playing tricks on you? Typos can turn the most ordinary messages into something unexpectedly funny. From grocery stores to street signs, the world around us is full of fun little mistakes that make people stop and laugh.

Whether it’s a menu accidentally advertising fried rice, or a text asking you to mow the glass, these errors remind us that perfection isn’t always necessary to bring a smile. Let’s dive into 20 funny typos that were found in public.

1. Actually, I think there is a typo

A stadium scoreboard displays Andrew McCutchen’s stats, noting he batted .709 his senior year in high school. His photo is on the left, with blue and yellow graphics and baseball game details below.
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2. What is a forigen object?

A sign reads: “PLEASE DO NOT FLUSH OBJECTS IN THE TOILET! USE THE TRASH CAN!” The words “FOREIGN” and “TOILET” are handwritten and crossed out. Below is an icon of a person with a trash can and toilet.
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3. Capybara, chupacabra, same thing

Four photos show capybaras peacefully interacting with animals like turtles, monkeys, birds, and a dog. The text jokes about confusing "chupacabra" (a mythical creature) with "capybara" (the animal in the photos).
a_falcon_bird/via reddit.com

4. I’m no lawyer, but I think euthanizing people is illegal

A social media post asking why tattoo places don’t offer euthanasia like some dentists claim to for scared clients, joking that low pain tolerance would make such places more appealing. The post has many likes, comments, and shares.
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5. The lemon-pepper roast history chicken is my favorite

A social media post asks, "Aye do them roast history chickens at Walmart be good??? Put me on," with confused emojis. A reply below asks, "Them what," and the original poster clarifies, "roast history chickens.
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6. For what?

A tweet asks, "Does Wendy’s still do the for for for 🤔," followed by a reply: "My dude would you like to buy a vowel? Lol." Usernames and profile photos are blacked out.
aildeokl/via reddit.com

7. You’d better call the corner

Blue decal on a car window reads, "If you hit this car Call the corner not the police," with two crossed rifles illustrated between the lines of text.
ryan-o-photo/via reddit.com

8. I like chicken on my case ideas

A plate of stacked tortillas in the top image, and in the bottom image, a hand holding a folded tortilla with multiple visible layers of cheese. Text overlay reads, "9 layer case idea.
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9. I think they mean receipt, but maybe not

A handwritten note taped to a gas pump says, "If you need a gas recipe please ask inside." The word "recipe" is underlined. Snapchat text at the bottom reads, "I have been wanting to make my own gas for a while now....
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10. Leonardo DiCaprio, the painter

A tweet jokes about iPhone X camera quality, comparing it to art by Leonardo DiCaprio. Below, three photos show dramatic pink and orange clouds over a silhouette of trees and a street at sunset.
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11. Not to be confused with ADHD

A Twitter user jokes, "cannot pay attention at all while doing my homework, I think I got eight the HD." Another replies, "ate the eighty*," and the original poster responds, "80HP*".
ninemoreburgers/via reddit.com

12. I think they mean foreseeable

A printed sign taped to a glass door reads: "To our Valued guest we will be closing at 7PM daily for the forcible future. Thank you.
l3ei2ti2am/via reddit.com

13. They’re just lonely melons

A cardboard box filled with cantaloupes is displayed for sale. A handwritten sign on the box reads, "CANT Elope 2 for $5 or 2.50 each.
havarti/via reddit.com

14. Who’s going to tell him?

A person displays a forearm tattoo that reads "No pen no gain" alongside a star design, with another person's hand holding the arm. A young person and a car are visible in the background.
pinkkeu512/via reddit.com

15. A typo on a college diploma is just ironic

A diploma with a gold seal
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16. Canadian addition = Moose + Person

A person stands on a paddleboard in a lake while a moose swims nearby with its antlers above the water. The image is captioned, "Jaws: Canadian addition.
wondermonkey78/via reddit.com

17. Oh man, that’s pretty cold

A tweet with blurred user info reads: "Its like 10 the grease outside" followed by a snowflake emoji. The date and time shown are 1/12/16, 5:46 AM.
vennato/via reddit.com

18. Where will the portal potty take me?

A sign taped to a glass door reads: "Inside washrooms closed for tonight please use portal potties. Thank yo." The paper is held up with green and yellow tape. The door has a grid pattern.
jauntypineapple/via reddit.com

19. So piece full

A Facebook post shows a campfire burning in a fire pit on the left. On the right, two photos display a grassy field with trees, and a deer is visible in the distance. The caption reads, "Another piece full day. Friends are out.
sakeittobutters14/via reddit.com

20. So this is where sweet and sour sauce comes from

A buffet tray filled with red sweet and sour sauce labeled "SWEET & SOUR SOURCE," with a ladle resting inside and a small bowl of sauce beside it. Text on the image jokes, "I found the source of all things sweet and sour.
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Want to see more funny signs?

Check out 20 Funny Signs That Have A Long Story Behind Them, or take a look at 21 Signs That Were Clearly Written by Someone Having a Day. Finally, if you want to see funny restaurant signs, take a look at 20 Diner and Restaurant Signs That Served Up Hearty Portions of Humor.

Meet the Writer

Patrick is a writer based in upstate New York, where he grew up and still calls home. Over the past year, he’s been diving deep into storytelling, especially tales rooted in history, the Wild West, lost treasures, and ancient artifacts. He’s also drawn to unsolved mysteries and whatever the internet can’t stop talking about.

Whether it’s a centuries-old legend or a bizarre internet rabbit hole, Patrick is always chasing the threads of a compelling story. When he’s not chasing stories, Pat’s probably hiking mountain trails with his dog, exploring new corners of the U.S., or doom-scrolling between hangouts with friends and family. He finds inspiration in nature, forgotten places, and random conversations—anything that sparks curiosity. Whether it’s city streets or backcountry paths, Patrick’s always on the lookout for the next great story.