Two road signs: the left displays "YOU’LL NEVER GET TO WORK ON TIME HAHA!!" on an electronic board above traffic cones; the right, a white sandwich board, reads "IT COULD BE WORSE" on a sidewalk next to a street.

Ever have one of those mornings where nothing seems to go right? Now imagine trying to design street signs for the public on a morning like that. From confusing instructions to hilarious typos, these signs prove that sometimes even the simplest tasks can go spectacularly wrong.

Some signs leave drivers scratching their heads, while others are so unintentionally funny that people feel compelled to take a picture. Whether it’s a spelling mistake, a confusing direction, or a straight-up “what were they thinking?” moment, these signs are a reminder that even the most ordinary things can become the most hilarious. Let’s dive into 20 street signs that were clearly designed on a Monday morning.

1. The regular “slow down” sign wasn’t working

A yellow diamond-shaped road sign reads, "SLOW THE *@#% DOWN!" in black letters, using symbols to replace a swear word, advising drivers to reduce their speed. Trees and greenery are visible in the background.
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2. That’s an unfortunate typo

A yellow diamond-shaped road sign reads "SPEED HUMP" with a section in the middle obscured by orange paint. Green trees and a street are visible in the background.
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3. This crew was having a rough day

A confusing intersection with two stop signs, two "one way" signs, and conflicting "turn right only" and "turn left only" signs at the same crossing, surrounded by some snow and trees.
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4. I’m confused, are the cows base jumping?

A triangular road sign with a red border shows a black silhouette of a cow attached to a parachute, against a snowy background with bare trees.
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5. He’s having a bad Monday, and he’s making everyone else have one too

A digital road sign on a busy street displays the message, “YOU’LL NEVER GET TO WORK ON TIME HAHA!!” Several cars are backed up in traffic, and orange cones line the lanes. Trees and greenery are visible in the background.
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6. They must be tired of redoing the sign every Monday

A white and blue restaurant with palm trees out front. The sign reads, "WE ARE OPEN UNTIL THE LETTERS FLY OFF THIS SIGN IRMA GERD," referencing Hurricane Irma. The sky is partly cloudy.
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7. A most unhelpful street sign

A brown road sign shaped like a right-pointing arrow features a white square with a black question mark in the center. The sign is beside a highway with a rocky, sandy landscape in the background.
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8. How could they not see the dilemma here?

A street sign shows two black arrows curving left and right with the word "ONLY" under each, indicating vehicles must turn left or right; going straight is not allowed.
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9. Oh, thank God, it’s free to walk here Monday-Sunday

A street sign on a pole shows a silhouette of a person walking. It reads: "WALKING, MON-SUN, ANY-TIME, FREE," with arrows pointing left and right. The sky is clear and trees are visible in the background.
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10. If Monday were a street sign

A sidewalk sign near a street reads, "IT COULD BE WORSE," with traffic cones and a blue car visible in the background.
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11. My church put this sign outside on the street

A white sign with red text reads "THOU SHALT NOT PARK HERE," placed on grass near a pool area with trees and a fence in the background.
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12. They should have thought twice before hanging this one

A vertical blue sign on a building reads "Fine ARTS" in retro-style lettering, with "Fine" on top and "ARTS" spelled vertically underneath against a clear sky.
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13. If people didn’t fly their cars over Cthulhu-infested waters, then we wouldn’t need this sign

A triangular warning sign shows a car being grabbed by a cartoon octopus emerging from wavy water, suggesting an unusual danger near a coastal area with blue sky and sea in the background.
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14. “There wasn’t a sign across the street.”

A roadside sign reads "READ THAT SIGN" in red letters, with a green arrow below pointing right and the words "ACROSS THE STREET." Trees and a clear sky are visible in the background.
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15. This was obviously put here on a Monday

A red and white road sign reads "WRONG DAY" in bold letters, set outdoors with trees and a blue sky in the background.
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16. You must push your car down this street

A street sign reads "Turn Off Your Engine. Kids Breathe Here" with a crossed-out image of a running car near children. Suburban houses and leafless trees are visible in the background.
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17. They had an attitude this Monday morning

A red octagonal street sign with the word “STAHP” written in white letters instead of “STOP,” against a clear blue sky and some green trees.
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18. Watch out, bikers

A yellow warning sign on a pole shows a stick figure falling off a bicycle after hitting a raised obstacle, with trees and houses in the background.
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19. They’re basically just reminding you to always stay buckled

A bright yellow road sign on a grassy roadside reads, "Buckle Up Next Million Miles," with trees and greenery in the background.
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20. They were having a rough Monday, now we all have to as well

A speed limit sign reads "Maximum speed (√16)^3 km/h" against a blue sky with clouds. The sign uses a mathematical expression instead of a number for the speed limit.
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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 25 of the Most Delicious Restaurant Signs We Found This Month. Finally, if you want to see funny signs people left for their roommates, take a look at 20 Silly Signs People Left For Their Roommates.

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