Have you ever wondered what civilization would be like without signs? Without diamond-shaped boards that warn us to give way or brightly colored banners informing us about the meal deal of our lifetime? My best guess would probably be chaos. In fact, you wouldn’t be reading this article right now, as language is an intricate system made up of many signs and symbols.
Indeed, the world would be very different than it is today if it weren’t for cavemen and cavewomen and their primitive drawings 20,000 years ago. To rekindle our appreciation for signs and everything they represent in our society, Bored Panda has gathered a list of some of the most genius and interesting ones down below. Be sure to upvote the placards that perhaps taught you something new, and don’t forget to share the coolest ones you have come across, dear Pandas!
While you're at it, make sure to check out a conversation with Bryant Gillespie, designer and founder of Better Sign Shop, a growth platform for sign and print shops, who kindly agreed to answer a few questions all about signs.
#1 This Sign On The Way From Islamabad To Nathia Gali, Pakistan
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#2 Cassowary Warning Signs In Far North Queensland
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#3 Singapore Has Nearly 700 Dementia Go-To-Points, Where People Appearing Lost Can Be Helped To Identify Themselves And Find Their Way Home
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#4 My Local Brewery Had This Sign And Beer For Dads No Longer With Us
"This seat & beer are for the dads that are not with us today..."
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#5 This Underwater Wet Floor Sign
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#6 The Glass Is Full
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#7 Sign At My Local Library
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#8 My Residential Neighborhood Has Signs For Your Dog
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#9 A Road Sign Near A Park In Istanbul, That Says “Watch Out For Cats And Dogs”
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#10 This Sign On The Door Of A Local Business
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#11 Stop Sign In Mohawk Native American Language In Norther NY State
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#12 My Local Hospital Has Examples Of When You May Need An Urgent Care vs. An ER
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#13 A Resort I’m At Has A Sign To Warn Tourists About Seals Sleeping On The Beach
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#14 This Sign On The Bathroom Door Of A Local Seafood Restaurant
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#15 An Incredibly Down-To-Earth Sign At My Son's Baseball Field
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#16 This Sign Letting You Know That Forrest Gump Ran Here
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#17 This Sign For Temporary Fencing To Protect Birds
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#18 This Sign Near A Lake
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#19 This Sign Asking You To Walk On The Grass
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#20 This Brewery Patio Has Rules For Dogs
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#21 A Sign That Forbids Adults Who Are Not Accompanied By A Child In A Public Park
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#22 This Incredibly Specific Stop Sign
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#23 At My Work There’s An Original Sign From The 40s About Wearing Your Safely Goggles
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#24 Road Sign In Mozambique
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#25 They Could've Just Made A Stop Sign Instead Of This Sign, But They Were Like, "No Let's Build Excitement Before The Big Drop"
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#26 Custom Restroom Sign In Hawaii-Themed Restaurant
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#27 A Sign Over A Urinal In Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean And Binary
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#28 Town Of Roswell’s Alien Abduction Welcome Sign
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#29 The Shadows From The Sign Have A Different Spelling From The Actual Sign
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#30 This Hotel Has Different Soda Brands On Different Floors
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#31 This Parking Space Is Reserved For People Who Commit Random Acts Of Kindness
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#32 This Is The Only "No Smoking" Sign For Any Of The Hotel Room Numbers
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#33 "No Parking" Sign Under The Water At A Harbor In Malta
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#34 A Sign Warning Of Falling Cattle
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#35 Don't Do It
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#36 $100 Fine For Eating Durian Fruit In My Hotel In Vietnam
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#37 This Hotel Has More Exit Signs On The Ground Than On The Ceiling
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#38 It's The Hands For Me
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#39 My Local Gas Station Has To Put A Sign In The Milk Section Cause People Open The Milk To Put It In Their Coffee, Then Put It Back
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#40 The Strangest Road Sign I've Ever Seen, This Is At Tongue Causeway. Does Anyone Know What It Means? Beware, Octopus Likes To Play With Cars?
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#41 This Stop Sign In Rome Has A Stick Figure Sawing The Hyphen
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#42 This Tiny Stop Sign
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#43 On I-385 In South Carolina, There’s Just A Sign That Reminds You When The Korean War Took Place
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#44 No Horses Allowed In The Sea Sign
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#45 The Signs On The Side Of The Highway In Texas Warn Against Stopping On The Road For The Solar Eclipse
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#46 This Sign In A Karaoke Room Imploring Patrons Not To Open A Door
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#47 The McDonald's In My Town Has A Sign With Only One Arch
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