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Funny Signs (12 Photos)
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These playful public signs and sidewalk setups aren’t just jokes — they’re proof that humor thrives in everyday urban spaces.
From a stick-sharing library for dogs to a parody of the Hollywood dream in front of a drab apartment block, these interventions surprise, mock, or comfort with absurdity. Featured locations include Sweden, Belarus, and North America, showcasing how universal cleverness can be — especially when it’s scribbled in chalk or stuck to a pole.
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1. A Wise Doctor Once Wrote
A black sandwich board sign outside a building reads: “A WISE DOCTOR ONCE WROTE” followed by an illegible scribble mimicking a doctor’s handwriting.
2. Invisible Man With Flip-Flops
On a busy sidewalk, two flip-flops rest neatly on a cloth-covered stool. In front is a cardboard sign: “INVISIBLE NAKED MAN WITH FLIP-FLOPS,” and a donation box half-filled with coins.
3. All Americans Must Be Accompanied
A street sign written in chalk outside a café says: “All Americans must be accompanied by an adult.”
4. Bad Art Burning Invitation
Posted to a telephone pole, this flyer reads: “WATCH ME BURN ALL OF MY ART IN A BIG PILE IN MY FRONT YARD.”
5. Gary Come Home
A lost pet poster features Gary the snail from SpongeBob SquarePants, with the simple plea “Gary, come home.” The sign references a famous emotional scene from the cartoon, turning nostalgia into public art.
6. Dog Library
Next to a tree, a small wooden sign reads: “DOG LIBRARY. Take a stick. Leave a stick.” Below it is a neatly arranged pile of branches. A simple but imaginative way to delight passing dogs — and their humans.
7. No Don Quixote Zone
This official-looking sign bans figures resembling Don Quixote and Sancho Panza on horseback. Positioned near a windmill, it humorously references Cervantes’ iconic scene where Don Quixote charges at windmills, believing they are giants.
8. Link Crossing Warning
A modified traffic warning sign by Pappas Pärlor, shows Link from The Legend of Zelda riding a horse with sword and shield raised. It’s a street art remix that replaces the usual generic rider with a pixelated game character.
More by Pappas Pärlor: 90 Pixel Art Masterpieces: Pappas Pärlor’s Perler Bead Street Takeover
9. Musical Crosswalk Sign
A pedestrian crossing sign by Etisk Vandalism, has been creatively altered: its stripes now resemble piano keys flowing into musical notes, with a miniature figure dancing on top. A whimsical twist that adds rhythm to a routine crossing.
10. Hollywood
In front of a grey Soviet-style apartment block, a mound of dirt features large white letters spelling “HOLLYWOOD.” It’s a sarcastic jab at glamour and reality — a mock version of the iconic sign in a place far from California.
11. Time of Monsters
A clever street sticker quoting the Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci: “The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born: now is the time of monsters.”
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More: Playing With Statues (10 Photos)
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Playing With Statues (26 photos)
Ever looked at a statue and thought, “What would happen if we made this masterpiece a little… mischievous?”
You’re not alone! Every day, people worldwide are adding a twist to statues, bringing them into the world of “dudeism.” Imagine classic sculptures sporting sunglasses or historic figures wielding quirky accessories.It’s not just about fun; these makeovers invite us to reimagine public spaces and remind us that art doesn’t have to be serious. Dive in, laugh, and let these clever creations inspire!
More: 9 Hilarious Gargoyle Statues: Medieval Humor!
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Classical statue holding a basket.
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Man interacts with “Counterpoint” sculpture in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Spider-Man posed with the Jorge Matute Remus statue in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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Woman leans in to “kiss” a statue at Love Land Sculpture Park in South Korea.
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A visitor interacts with a giant face sculpture in Davis, California.
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A person humorously “falls” at the foot of the Ronald Reagan statue in Budapest, Hungary.
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In Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson statues seem to take a modern “selfie.”
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Giant Pigeon in Bracknell, UK.
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This sculpture is titled “La Espera” (“The Wait”) and is located on the promenade in Torrevieja, Spain. The piece symbolizes the wives, mothers, and daughters of fishermen who would wait by the shore for their loved ones to return from the sea.
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Funny Signs (20 Photos)
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
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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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.”
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.”
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.
4. No King
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
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.”
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.
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.”
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.
10. Private Sign
Painted in bold white letters: “PRIVATE SIGN — DO NOT READ.” Naturally, it’s irresistible.
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.
12. Reboot Universe
At first glance, a standard pedestrian crossing button. But instead of “PUSH TO CROSS,” it reads: “REBOOT UNIVERSE.”
13. Beware of Smartphone Zombies
A modern caution sign warns: “BEWARE OF SMARTPHONE ZOMBIES,” with silhouettes of people walking while staring at their phones.
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.
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
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.
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…”
18. Accompanied by an Adult
The sign boldly says: “All Americans must be accompanied by an adult.” No context. No problem.
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.
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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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)🔗 Follow Ememem on Instagram
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.More!: Playful Art (8 Photos)
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.🔗 Follow David Zinn on Instagram
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🔗 Follow DUUDOOR on Instagram
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)🔗 Follow Vanyu Krastev on Instagram
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)🔗 Follow Oakoak on Instagram
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)🔗 Follow Jan Vormann on Instagram
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.🔗 Follow Oakoak on Instagram
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The City Has Eyes (8 Photos)
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From an earthquake detection “kit” in a school hallway to a trash bin channeling Cookie Monster, googly eyes have quietly become one of the most playful forms of street-level intervention. This collection brings together eight clever, charming, and unexpected urban artworks from around the world — where a pair of eyes is all it takes to give life to objects, trees, and everyday structures. Featuring moments from sidewalks, forests, parks, and roundabouts, this is public art at its most fun.
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Cookie Monster Bin
A blue trash bin with white googly eyes becomes a comical likeness of Cookie Monster, especially with a real cookie placed just inside the opening like a mouth. The transformation invites smiles from passersby and encourages playful interaction with public infrastructure.
Earthquake Detection Kit
A neon yellow sign taped to a beige brick wall reads “Earthquake Detection Kit,” with a pair of wobbling googly eyes stuck below the text. A tongue-in-cheek joke, it turns an otherwise dull wall into a moment of humor.
Tree Stump Creature
A weathered tree stump near a lake is brought to life with two oversized googly eyes. Its gnarled roots resemble crawling limbs, making the stump appear like a wide-eyed forest creature peeking out from the shoreline.
Staring Sculpture
A perforated spherical sculpture at a roadside location in Bend, Oregon has had a pair of googly eyes added. The eyes give the metal orb an expressive, animated look that humorously contrasts its abstract, static design.
Pac-Man Bollards – By Vanyu Krastev
A cracked concrete traffic bollard shaped like a ball is transformed into a character resembling Pac-Man with the simple addition of two googly eyes. The mouth-like crack and playful gaze give personality to the damaged structure.
Tree Hug – By Vanyu Krastev
A tree growing through a metal fence is given a whimsical face using googly eyes placed on the bars. The tree’s growth forms a natural mouth-like shape that, combined with a stub resembling a nose, creates a surprisingly expressive character.
Giant Tree Monster
A tall evergreen tree is turned into a towering creature using two oversized inflatable eyeballs. The result is a hilarious and surreal visual that transforms an ordinary tree into a cartoonish park guardian.
Deer Sculpture Surprise
A bronze sculpture of a mother deer and her fawn is playfully transformed with large googly eyes. The addition gives the pair a startled, cartoon-like expression, making this realistic public artwork suddenly feel animated and silly.
With just two plastic eyes, artists and pranksters around the world are giving personality to the inanimate. These small interventions highlight the joy of noticing the overlooked and reshaping the mundane. Whether it’s a trash bin, tree, or bollard, nothing is safe from being googly-eyed — and we’re all better for it.
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Googly-Eyed Art (17 Photos)
Bulgarian street artist Vanyu Krastev adds a touch of humor to urban spaces by attaching googly eyes to everyday objects.
From cracked concrete spheres resembling cartoon characters to tree trunks that appear to “smile,” his work transforms mundane surroundings into delightful scenes.In collaboration with students from Dimitar Petrov Primary School in Sliven, Krastev brought his funny approach to the International Youth Center in Primorsko. Armed with googly eyes, the children explored their environment, turning ordinary shapes into imaginative faces. This unique form of street art is simple but also creative. It invites everyone to see the world with a fresh perspective.
Follow the project on Instagram to discover more playful transformations and inspiring street art.
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We’d love to hear from you! What do you think of these playful and creative googly eye street art transformations in Bulgaria? Have you spotted similar art in your city or created your own?
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