A good sign should be eye-catching, easy to understand, and informative. But this post is about a different kind of sign.

You see, some signs are so weirdly specific and hilarious that they make people, intentionally or not, wonder about the whys and whats. They make your imagination run errands and seem to tell us a whole lot more than they’re actually supposed to be saying. How is that possible, you ask? Pull your seat closer.

Below we wrapped up some of the most entertaining signs from all walks of life, spotted by passersby who suddenly had more questions than they had answers. Upvote your favorite ones as you scroll down below and be sure to check out more funny signs that very likely have stories behind them in our previous feature.

#1 Toilet But!

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#2 Interesting

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#3 The Sign Is The Story

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“Signs that cause confusion often result from poor design choices or messaging that is too complex or open to interpretation,” Laura Vanagaite, an international freelance graphic designer who specializes in branding and social media content creation, told Bored Panda in an interview via email.

As an example, she added, these are signs with ambiguous or conflicting messages that can create confusion for those who see them.

#4 Sign At A Cat Cafe

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#5 From Someone At My University

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#6 Huh

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Moreover, confusion may also arise not only from the sign itself but rather from its placement. “Signs that are poorly placed or not visible can fail to communicate their message effectively,” Laura said.

This is because the placement and the context of a sign can have a significant impact on its meaning, Laura argues. “For example, a stop sign placed at an intersection can convey a clear message of traffic control, but the same sign placed in a parking lot may not have the same intended meaning.”

#7 I Apparently Didn’t Get An Invite

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#8 Don’t Touch The Mug

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#9 Tent Poles

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“Similarly,” Laura continued, “a sign with a bold font and bright colors placed on a city street may communicate urgency or danger, while the same sign in a more relaxed setting may not have the same effect.”

Essentially, the context in which a sign is placed can create associations with the surrounding environment and influence how people perceive it. “Therefore, it is crucial to consider the placement and context of a sign to effectively communicate its message,” Laura told us.

#10 What About Other Types Of Cheese

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#11 There’s A Story Behind Every Sign Like This

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#12 Uhhhh

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The sign may also be confusing if it’s put at the wrong time and at the wrong place. “A sign that is not relevant to its location or its audience can be ineffective or even counterproductive,” Laura warns. “For example, a sign advertising winter clothing during the summer months or in a location where it seldom gets cold may not resonate with its audience.”

#13 Posted Inside The Lyft I Am Riding In. It Has Never Crossed My Mind That This Could Be A Bad Question, So I Appreciate The Heads Up!

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#14 Very Spooky

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#15 I Wonder Who Tried To Milk Their Cat

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“Similarly, a sign promoting a product or service that is not available in a particular location can create confusion and frustration for those who see it. It’s important to consider the appropriateness of a sign’s placement and messaging to ensure that it is effective and useful to its intended audience,” Laura explained.

When creating a sign, Laura argues, it’s crucial to consider the user experience. “As a sign designer, you need to take into account the needs and expectations of the intended audience.”

#16 I Wonder

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#17 1. I Have No Idea Where This Is, And 2. I Want To Be There Immediately

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#18 Found In My High School. I Would Not Like To Know What Necessitated This

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According to a graphic designer, a well-designed sign should possess these key features: “have clear and concise messaging, be visually appealing and easy to read, and be placed in a location where it can be easily seen and understood.”

“Additionally, it should consider the audience’s needs and expectations to effectively communicate its message,” Laura concluded.

#19 Don’t Feed The Wildlife

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#20 A Great Sign I Found At Auckland Zoo

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#21 Kids? What Kids?

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#22 Who Has Pet Bears

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#23 Oh God

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#24 Uma Oferta Gentil

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#25 Knowing Doesn’t Make Me Feel Any Better!

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#26 Signs Tells The Story

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#27 I Work In An Industry Where Rude Customers Are A Constant. Today We Posted This Sign. The Team Loves It

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#28 What Made Them Have To Put This Sign Up?

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#29 Taken At A Bar In Thailand

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#30 The Poor Toaster

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#31 Funny, But I Can’t Vouch For Its Authenticity

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#32 I Eat Pizza With The Box Closed, Actually

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#33 The 4 L’s

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#34 I’m Pretty Sure This Is Like A Fish Tank Or Smth… ? I Just Don’t Understand Why A Sign Would Be Needed, Have Ppl Been Stirring This Fish Tank For Fun?

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#35 This Ride Only Stops In An Emergency

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#36 Is The Enforcement To Prevent The Bridge From Sneaking Up Behind You?

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#37 They’re Not All Medical Heroes

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#38 Ok

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#39 Yikes

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#40 Do Not Disturb

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#41 Oh S**t Theyre On To Us

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#42 I’m About To Spray My New Kitchen Cabinets

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#43 Do Not Use

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#44 Yes The Deer Are The Danger

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#45 Found At A Local Oddities Shop Called Dysfunctional Grace In Tampa

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#46 Caution Very Deep Mud

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#47 Saw This In A Restroom Today And Thought That It Belonged Here

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#48 Blessed

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#49 Meanwhile, In Osaka

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#50 I Feel Bad For The Soul That Made This Sign Necessary

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#51 Do Not Dumb Here

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#52 Something Funny I Saw Tonight Near My House

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#53 Simple Beauty

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#54 I’ve Never Seen A Hotel Pool Sign So Blunt Before

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#55 Every Piece Of Clothing At A Baby Store. Well Damn

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#56 What Happened 64 Days Ago?? [oc]

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#57 From A Friend Of Mine. He Saw This At One Of Our Local Dollar Generals

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#58 As Opposed To What?

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#59 Let’s Be Honest, You Would

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#60 F***in Jason…

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#61 Please

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#62 Found This In One Of The Buildings On Campus

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#63 Use Condoms And No Loud Moaning After 9pm

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#64 Sounds Like A Fun Campus

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#65 Hikers Are Warned

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#66 Tuna Milkshake

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#67 Say No More

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#68 Why Is “Meat Service” Quotes? It Makes It Worse

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#69 Blursed Sign

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#70 Going To Start Parking Here Every Day

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#71 Meow?irl

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#72 I Work With A Bunch Of Savages, Apparently

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#73 My Gym Is Trying To Catch A Phantom Pisser

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#74 On A Highway

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#75 Changing Room In A Health Imaging Center

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#76 Volleyball At 4pm?? Get Outta Here!

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#77 Who Hurt You, Machine?

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#78 Accept No Substitutions

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#79 Clean Fire Safety

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#80 Of All The Things To Ban, Why Toothpicks?

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#81 Now Why Did This Sign Need Changing

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#82 I Want To Know What Caused This

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#83 Any Idea What This Bathroom Sign Is Trying To Say?

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#84 How Many Times I Wonder?

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#85 A Sign With A Story I Cannot Explain

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#86 Buys House Next To Pub, Complains When Pub Is Noisy

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#87 When They Park Like S**t

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#88 This Means War!

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#89 No Xmas For You

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#90 What The Hell Happened Here

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