The 50+ Most Hilarious Signs People Spent Good Money On | Investing Magazine (2024)

Signs—you’ve probably seen quite a few of them in your lifetime, and we’d hazard a guess that the majority of them have been boring (yet informative). Stop, Crosswalk, No Parking, and a variety of ads and billboards are all signs we see everyday.

This list is dedicated to uncommon signs that we don’t see too often, and they range from bizarre to alarming to downright hilarious. It’s amazing what people can do with a bad idea and a few supplies from Home Depot or Lowe’s.

Location: U.S.A.
Est. Cost: $20*

Is parking prohibited or fine? If we happened to get a parking ticket while here, we’d definitely take a picture of the sign to show the judge. Sure, this court case wouldn’t pan out in our favor, but we’d make a few good points about how to construct a proper sign.

HilariousSigns Parking Prohibited? ©PeopleImages.com - Yuri A / Shutterstock.com

That said, the property owner here shouldn’t worry, as no one is going to park right next to a tangle of car-scratching barbed wire from Lowe’s. While people might tempt fate by parking on the other side of this confusing sign, no one wants to pay $500 to buff out scratches on their car.

Location: Undisclosed
Est. Cost: $150*

“SOTP” is the new “STOP,” apparently, at least according to this sign manufacturer. Though we’re not sure where this photo was taken, it is definitely a traffic hazard, as people are sure to be squinting at it while they’re trying to drive.

Just Sotp It ©PeopleImages.com - Yuri A / shutterstock.com

Good thing we all know what a red, octagonal sign means. Hopefully, the neighborhood gets this fixed soon, lest someone wind up getting in an accident. The fix could be as simple as picking up some spray paint from Walmart and giving the sign a scribble-over.

Location: Plymouth, England
Est. Cost: $314*

A bronze, engraved plaque can cost over $300, and someone in Plymouth, England was determined to spend that money to make a point about the sign’s location’s mundanity. In the sign’s spot in 1765, you can rest assured that “nothing happened” there.

Nothing To See Here ©Bruce Amos / shutterstock.com

Perhaps this plaque is a cover-up for something that did happen—what better way to ease suspicion? After all, Plymouth, England is a city with historic districts, connections to the Pilgrims, and a maritime heritage worthy of a Netflix documentary.

Location: U.S.A.
Est. Cost: $25-$35 per square foot*

Road signs like this can cost $25 to $35 per square foot, but the contractor in this case should have been paid absolutely nothing, as who misspells the word “SCHOOL?” How ironic, as perhaps this painter should go back to “SCOOHL.”

The Problem With Education Today ©PeopleImages.com - Yuri A / Shutterstock.com

All we can say is that it is important to spell-check when you’re making a sign like this. Though painters don’t have the benefit of Microsoft Word’s handy red-under-liner, asking a co-worker for a second opinion should be sufficient.

Location: U.S.A.
Est. Cost: $100*

Can’t get much plainer than this. We’ve all been driving and hit a speed bump a little too hard, causing the car to go dead silent as we turn off the radio to listen for suspicious noises. That’s the purpose of a speed bump—to scare you half to death.

You Had Fair Warning @Pinner62764345 / Pinterest

The suspension-snapper in this case even got its own “HUMP” sign, complete with a Pixar-like illustration of a car flying over a speed bump. The city will definitely be able to say they gave angry drivers ample warning about the “HUMP.”

Location: Undisclosed
Est. Cost: $100*

This sign could have been placed anywhere in the world, as pretty much every single city or town has a street like this. Locals know all about it and its quirks, maneuvering through the tangle deftly while the rest of us struggle.

You're Gonna Need It ©PeopleImages.com - Yuri A / Shutterstock.com

We’ve all seen roads that look as though they were designed by the same people who came up with the lot designs for Costco stores. “Good Luck,” this sign reads, with a diagram explaining exactly why you’re going to need it.

Location: The Bronx Equestrian School, New York City, New York, U.S.A.
Est. Cost: $200*

Located in the Bronx in Pelham Bay Park, the Bronx Equestrian Center is one of NYC’s best places for horseback riding and trail lessons. Though the BEC is known for its equestrianism, it’s also known for this strange sign.

Found in the Bronx ©James Kirkikis / Shutterstock.com

“WHOA!” this sign reads. Our best guess is that this is a sign telling people to slow down, as there are horses and kids at play. The sign sort-of gets its point across, though it does make for a laughable Instagram picture in the process.

Location: U.S.A.
Est. Cost: $250*

Hope you aren’t in a hurry. This sign is yet another reason why it is important to use punctuation and proper spacing when constructing a sign. “Slow Students Crossing” should read, “Slow. Students Crossing.”

Smart Students Cross Elsewhere ©PeopleImages.com - Yuri A / Shutterstock.com

Of course, this photo immediately made the rounds on social media, with some finding it funny, others finding it offensive, and the rest not getting the joke. This property owner probably needs to go on Amazon to try to find a more fitting sign.

Location: Chichester, U.K.
Est. Cost: $50*

Falcon, a company with lowering standards, jokes on its sign that the “employee shortage” was so serious, it was letting “long-haired, freaky people” apply to work there. Though this sign is funny, the labor shortage is a real problem.

Come All Long Haired Freaky People @Pinner62764345 / Pinterest

All the headlines have talked about is how there aren’t enough workers to fill positions. And it wasn’t just 2020 either. Fifty million people quit their jobs in 2022, wanting more flexibility and a better work-life balance. Google the stats, they’ll shock you.

Location: U.S.A.
Est. Cost: $2*

Well, we certainly hope this cat has found its way home, and that it just wandered off harmlessly, the way cats tend to do. That said, this sign certainly isn’t helping matters, as it isn’t too detailed.

Hope They Found Him @Pinner62764345 / Pinterest

This “Lost Cat” sign looks like something you’d see on Cartoon Network. While we hope this cat is found, perhaps a more proper sign (with an actual photo and phone number attached) would move things along quicker.

Location: The Suburbs
Est. Cost: $100*

We can easily see someone in this pretty residential neighborhood getting so frustrated that they decide to tell too-fast drivers to slow down to the speed of a sail. This sign is hilarious, and it is a good reminder to hit the brakes when we’re in the suburbs.

Slow Way Down ©PeopleImages.com - Yuri A / Shutterstock.com

We’d bet this sign cost around $100 to custom-make, as it doesn’t look to be pre-made. That said, you can find similar signs, albeit in a bright, caution-colored yellow, on Amazon for $14-$30, if you want to take a page from this sign-poster’s book.

Location: Undisclosed
Est. Cost: $25*

Just, “No.” Sometimes, a sign really captures the aura of a building. Posted on this flat, brick building without any accompanying context, this sign simply reads, “No,” in capital letters. We appreciate the air of mystery.

Just No @Pinner62764345 / Pinterest

But, seriously, “No” to what? No parking? No loitering? No skateboarding? The lack of context is something that gives people cause to flout whatever mysterious restriction this sign is putting in place. This is not a brick building you want to mess with.

Location: Texas, U.S.A.
Est. Cost: $40*

Well, Texas is the land of private property rights. This sign is so private, it doesn’t even want you reading it. Clearly, it’s not ready for the public gaze and, when it is, it will let you know (but no sooner).

Private Sign ©r/funny / Reddit

We’re sure the owner of the sign posted this as a joke, but we do wonder what used to be on this billboard. The next lettering will probably read something equally as funny, though hopefully a bit less standoffish.

Location: A School
Est. Cost: $2*

If you heard your kids singing “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” ad nauseum, you’re not alone. They became obsessed with the musical number after it was featured in the admittedly-charming Disney movie Encanto.

Teacher Goals @boredpanda / Pinterest

We love Encanto, too, but kids don’t know when to give it a rest. One frustrated teacher actually took it upon herself to make a chart tracking the class’s progress in refraining from singing the catchy hit musical number.