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Content warning: Some public signs tell you where to go or what to do. These ones? They play with expectations. From witty chalkboards and absurd flyers to poetic instructions and signs that lead nowhere, these 20 messages prove that a little humor or mystery goes a long

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Some public signs tell you where to go or what to do. These ones? They play with expectations. From witty chalkboards and absurd flyers to poetic instructions and signs that lead nowhere, these 20 messages prove that a little humor or mystery goes a long way in urban spaces.

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Flyer taped to a wall says “Love.” with the message “Take as much love as you need” written below, and tearable tabs labeled “LOVE.”

1. Take What You Need

A simple handwritten flyer reads “Love.” with an invitation: “(Take as much love as you need).” The tear-off tabs just say “LOVE.”

Poster on a tree shows a side-profile brain diagram and the headline “LOST: My Brain,” with the message “Please don’t contact me, I’m happy” and tear-off tabs.

2. Lost My Brain

A satirical lost-and-found flyer features a red anatomical brain diagram and a caption: “Please don’t contact me, I’m happy.”

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3. Bar Scene on a No Entry Sign

A creative modification of a no-entry traffic sign transforms the white bar into a bar counter. Three stick figures have been drawn onto the sign—one sitting on a bar stool holding a martini glass, chatting with two others standing beside the “counter.” This humorous intervention turns an ordinary traffic sign into a social vignette.

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4. No King

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5. Sleeping Bat Warning

Sign on a bookshop door says “Please open the door carefully as there is a bat sleeping on it,” with a real bat sleeping by the doorframe.

About it: A Sleeping Bat at The Next Page Bookshop in Calgary Becomes an Unlikely Star

Street art sculpture of a sad SpongeBob seated beside a sign that reads “Showbiz ruined me,” placed on a Rome sidewalk against a graffiti-covered wall.

6. Showbiz Ruined Me — By Pao in Rome, Italy

A sculpture of SpongeBob looks heartbroken, sitting on the street with a cardboard sign: “Showbiz ruined me.”

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Handmade sign leaning on a tree says “Dog Library — Take a stick, leave a stick,” with a small pile of sticks underneath.

7. Dog Library

A wooden sign beneath a tree offers: “Dog Library. Take a stick. Leave a stick.” The pile of branches says it all.

Flyer with two pictures of a smiling dog, reading “Have you seen this dog? Now you have. Have a GOOD day.” Bottom tabs say “Have a great day.”

8. Have You Seen This Dog?

Two dog photos and the words: “Have you seen this dog?” Below: “Now you have. Have a GOOD day.” The tear-tabs? “Have a great day.”

Black subway sign in New York City says “Please do not smile at strangers,” mounted to a green pillar at 14th Street station.

9. Please Do Not Smile — New York City Subway, USA

Posted at 14th Street Station: “Please do not smile at strangers.” Whether real or a prank, it’s coldly hilarious.

Painted sign on a wooden post beside a rural trail reads “PRIVATE SIGN — DO NOT READ” in white letters on a blue background.

10. Private Sign

Painted in bold white letters: “PRIVATE SIGN — DO NOT READ.” Naturally, it’s irresistible.

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11. The Secret of Happiness

Painted across a long building, the message begins: “The secret of happiness is t—” and then the rest has peeled away.

Paper sign taped over a crosswalk button reads “REBOOT UNIVERSE” in bold black letters, replacing the usual crossing instructions.

12. Reboot Universe

At first glance, a standard pedestrian crossing button. But instead of “PUSH TO CROSS,” it reads: “REBOOT UNIVERSE.”

Yellow warning sign showing two human figures walking while looking at their smartphones, with bold text underneath: “BEWARE OF SMARTPHONE ZOMBIES.”

13. Beware of Smartphone Zombies

A modern caution sign warns: “BEWARE OF SMARTPHONE ZOMBIES,” with silhouettes of people walking while staring at their phones.

Comedic road sign with a red circle and slash over a silhouette of Don Quixote on horseback holding a lance. A windmill stands in the background, referencing the famous story. 528305

14. No Don Quixote

A traffic-style sign bans a rider on a horse with a lance—clearly referencing Don Quixote. Behind it: a real windmill.

Three shark fins made of black material placed in a field of tall golden wheat, with a wooden sign in the foreground reading “PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE SHARKS”; photographed near Dublin, Ontario, as part of an installation by Anne Melady.

15. Great Wheat Sharks — Anne Melady in Ontario, Canada

Shark fins appear to slice through a golden wheat field along Highway 8 west of Dublin, Ontario. Installed by 75-year-old landowner and retired nurse Anne Melady, the piece is titled Great Wheat Sharks. She created it to lighten the mood for drivers during the pandemic and continues the now-local tradition with humor and simplicity.

More photos and about it: Please do not feed the Great Wheat Sharks

A parody flyer posted on a wooden pole featuring a black-and-white photo of Lionel Richie with the text “Hello? Is it me you're looking for?” and tear-off lyric strips referencing his famous song “Hello.”

16. Is It Me You’re Looking For?

A flyer with the face of Lionel Richie and the lyrics from his hit song “Hello” is posted on a utility pole. The bottom of the flyer includes tear-off tabs, each printed with a different lyric fragment, playfully inviting passersby to take one. The setup mimics a typical “lost and found” poster but twists it into a street-level pun.

Sign outside a British pub humorously compares historical leadership: “Empires run by Emperors, Kingdoms run by Kings, now we have Countries.”

17. Kingdoms to Countries

On a pub chalkboard: “A long time ago we had Empires run by Emperors. Then we had Kingdoms run by Kings. Now we have Countries…”

Sidewalk chalkboard near a shop entrance reads: “All Americans must be accompanied by an adult” in handwritten white chalk.

18. Accompanied by an Adult

The sign boldly says: “All Americans must be accompanied by an adult.” No context. No problem.

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19. Cigarette bin that doubles as a voting booth…

and a political roast all in one. People walk by, chuck in a butt, and suddenly it’s not just litter — it’s democracy with extra sass.

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20. The Japanese text (ネコ飛出し注意) translates to “Watch out for jumping cats” or more literally “Caution: Cats dashing out”.

It’s a local road sign sometimes put up in Japanese neighborhoods where there are many stray or outdoor cats. The flying-cat graphics are just a playful way to show that cats might suddenly run across the street, so drivers should slow down and be careful.

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STREET ART UTOPIA

2025-10-04 08:03:30

Fixed It For You (10 Photos)

Sometimes the best repairs don’t come from the city—they come from artists with a sense of humor and a sharp eye for flaws worth fixing. In this collection, utility boxes, potholes, and cracked concrete all get unexpected upgrades. From David Zinn’s chalk creatures running a waffle business to a derelict bus stop turned into The Simpson’s living room, these clever interventions take broken, boring, or overlooked spots and turn them into moments of delight.
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1. Mosaic Street Repair — Ememem in Lyon, France

A damaged triangle of pavement beneath a street pole is transformed into a precise, colorful mosaic pattern of tiles, circles, and squares. The once-forgotten gap is now a geometric burst of color. More!: Repairing Streets with Artful Mosaics (14 Photos)
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2. No Entry? Just a Bar Now

This altered street sign turns the white bar of a “No Entry” into a minimalist bar counter. Three stick figures sit and chat over drinks, suddenly making the sign feel like a neighborhood hangout.
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3. Waffle Maker — David Zinn in the USA

A chalk possum pours batter into a sewer cover, reimagined as a waffle iron. A squirrel assists while the metal lid leans open like a kitchen appliance. Street flaws become the setup for a surreal breakfast. David Zinn’s caption: Later that day, Clem and Stuart’s new business venture hit a rough patch when they learned that waffle makers need to be plugged in.
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4. Simpsonized Bus Stop — DUUDOOR in Brazil

A abandoned bus stop is reimagined as the iconic living room from The Simpsons. Pink walls, green floors, the orange couch, and even the sailboat painting are recreated in full detail. More photos and about it!: Simpsons!: This bus stop in Brazil, before and after an artist added their touch
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5. Tree with a Face — By Vanyu Krastev in Bulgaria

A tree squeezed between metal bars is given googly eyes and a stump nose, turning a natural deformity into a goofy, expressive character grinning at passersby. More!: Googly-Eyed Art (17 Photos)
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6. Shocked Homer — By OakOak

Painted on a brick wall, Homer Simpson appears to be getting electrocuted by a real utility box and cables. His panicked expression and pose sync perfectly with the tangled wires.. More!: Oakoak’s Genius Street Art! (10 Photos)
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7. LEGO Brick Repair — By Jan Vormann

A crumbling brick wall gets patched with multicolored LEGO pieces, creating a jarring but playful contrast. The plastic bricks follow the angles of the damaged area with surprising precision. More!: Repairing the World with LEGO (10 Photos)
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8. Stack of Books Wall Fix

An eroded wall corner is filled with real books, their spines carefully arranged to mimic bricks. The unexpected material creates a moment of curiosity on an otherwise worn-down street.
9. Band-Aid Crack Fix

A black-and-white photo captures a child sitting on the ground, gently applying band-aids to a long crack in the pavement. Real-world damage becomes part of the narrative in this touching setup.
10. The Mystery Machine by Oakoak

In this playful transformation, French street artist Oakoak breathes new life into an old, overgrown van by turning it into Scooby-Doo’s iconic Mystery Machine. What was once a forgotten vehicle hidden under vines now sparks nostalgia and smiles, perfectly blending pop culture with urban decay.
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