Funny, Clever, Original Signs Part 3
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This gallery presents the collection of photos submitted for the World Of Signage Photo Contest by the readers of Smashing Magazine. We received over 2,500+ photos from our readers across the globe, and present a selection of the most interesting photos in the overview below.
The topic of this gallery is Funny, Clever and Original signs, that with their portrayal of and often critique on human behavior garner the attention they deserve. Please notice: each photo has a certain license, provided in the description of the photo. Before using the images for private or commercial projects, make sure that the license allows you to do so. Also, you can click on the photos for a larger preview.
Please feel free to take a look at other submissions as well (links to other galleries are listed in the end of this gallery).
Funny, clever, original signs
End of cyclepath juist 2010
End of cyclepath juist 2010 [ large preview ]
“Handmade sign for end of cyclepath, wrecked, photographed on juist, april 2010.” Photo taken by Christoph Ellermann from Germany.
Mr spock was here
Mr spock was here [ large preview ]
“A page from the public guestbook at a tourist attraction in Brasov, Romania. Mr Spock was there.” Photo taken by V.D. Photo from Romania.
Smile if You overspeed
Smile if You overspeed [ large preview ]
“This signage stands about 300m from my home in peak district and the first time i saw it with the grafitti in it made me smile and click straight away.” Photo taken by Anoop Menon from UK.
…on duck molestation charges
…on duck molestation charges [ large preview ]
“One of these two forbidden man-duck interactions should be slightly more emphasized than the other.” Licensed: license www.artsytouch.com. Photo taken by Joe Z. from USA.
We sell signs
We sell signs [ large preview ]
“A small kiosk selling customized signboards on Freemont Street, Las Vegas.” Photo taken by Wajiha Said from UAE.
TurkishHonesty
TurkishHonesty [ large preview ]
“A bizarre sign at a bazaar in Turkey, near Ephaseus, where honesty is the best policy.” Photo taken by Phil Kay from UK.
Post
Post [ large preview ]
“A rather contradictory postbox found in Birmingham.” Photo taken by Daniel Gray from UK.
SPECIFIED WALL - “photography DENIED!”
SPECIFIED WALL - “photography DENIED!” [ large preview ]
“Kind of sign witch does not tell us anythig - what to do,or where to go.It is pausing our mind, because the sign without any specific object or situation has not useable meaning.” Photo taken by Lucia Flendrovska from Slovakia.
SPECIFIED WALL - “Voltage tension”
SPECIFIED WALL - “Voltage tension” [ large preview ]
“Voltage tension is the word, which describe this wall.Voltage on this picture. Voltage on the label. Tension in the wall. Tension is absent from the lamp.” Photo taken by Lucia Flendrovska from Slovakia.
Rolling stones fountain
Rolling stones fountain [ large preview ]
“Are you harvest? Drink from the fountain but pay attention to the rolling stones!” Licensed: Creative Commons Attribution. Photo taken by Cosimo Liquori from Italy.
Walking in a japanese park
Walking in a japanese park [ large preview ]
“Please do not disturb deer during your walk, they become nervous..” Licensed: Creative Commons Attribution. Photo taken by Cosimo Liquori from Italy.
Center of the Universe
Center of the Universe [ large preview ]
“Monheim, Germany.” Photo taken by Benjamin Brandt from Germany.
Post
Post [ large preview ]
“Temporary post slot in London.” Photo taken by Emma Bayly from UK.
Word can be more humor
Word can be more humor [ large preview ]
“Sometimes feel boring, find one unquie signage, your life will be more colorful.” Photo taken by Hala Princess from Taiwan.
Funny school signage A
Funny school signage A [ large preview ]
“Is all Staff pretty? - photo at HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity.” Photo taken by Leo Lam from Hong Kong.
Funny school signage B
Funny school signage B [ large preview ]
“Dance need dressing. - photo at HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity.” Photo taken by Leo Lam from Hong Kong.
Funny school signage C
Funny school signage C [ large preview ]
“So cute in each floor. - photo at HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity.” Photo taken by Leo Lam from Hong Kong.
Big Foot Watch Zone
Big Foot Watch Zone [ large preview ]
“This was taken on the way up to the summit of Pike’s Peak in Colorado.” Photo taken by Devin Clark from USA.
Boiter provisoire
Boiter provisoire [ large preview ]
“Out of order on a post box in Brussels.” Photo taken by Michael Komm from Czech republic.
Camden signs
Camden signs [ large preview ]
“A mix of signs.” Photo taken by Rossella Sferlazzo from Italy.
Please take me
Please take me [ large preview ]
“Hard Rubbish collection day in inner west Sydney.” Photo taken by Andrew May from Australia.
We Shall Overcome
We Shall Overcome [ large preview ]
“Taken at the abandoned Michigan Central Station in Detroit, MI. Someone had hung this sign on the gate, but the owners removed it about a week later.” Licensed: All rights reserved, but Smashing Magazine may use with credit in connection with the World Signage contest of 8⁄2010. Photo taken by Chris Horner from USA.
Thank you!
Thanks to all participants for taking their time for preparing and sending submissions for the contest and creating a unique and diversified gallery presented above. We truly appreciate and respect your efforts and your time, folks!
Further Galleries
You may want to take a look at other contest galleries, too:
- Abstract and Weird Signs 1
- Abstract and Weird Signs 2
- Advertising and Promotional Signs 1
- Advertising and Promotional Signs 2
- Corporate Logos and Branding Signs
- “Forbidden” Signs 1
- “Forbidden” Signs 2
- Funny, Clever and Original Signs 1
- Funny, Clever and Original Signs 2
- Funny, Clever and Original Signs 3
- Graffiti and Hand-Written Signs 1
- Graffiti and Hand-Written Signs 2
- Hotel, Restaurant and Diner Signs 1
- Hotel, Restaurant and Diner Signs 2
- Hotel, Restaurant and Diner Signs 3
- Information and Instructional Signs 1
- Information and Instructional Signs 2
- Library Signs
- Monument and Memorial Signs
- Museum Signs 1
- Museum Signs 2
- Public and State Building Signs 1
- Public and State Building Signs 2
- Road and Street Signs 1
- Road and Street Signs 2
- Road and Street Signs 3
- Road and Street Signs 4
- Road and Street Signs 5
- School and Park Signs
- Shop and Store Signs 1
- Shop and Store Signs 2
- Shop and Store Signs 3
- Street Wayfinding Signs 1
- Street Wayfinding Signs 2
- Street Wayfinding Signs 3
- Street Wayfinding Signs 4
- Train and Airport Signs 1
- Train and Airport Signs 2
- Underground and Metro Signs
- Warning and Danger Signs 1
- Warning and Danger Signs 2
- Warning and Danger Signs 3
- Warning and Danger Signs 4
- Warning and Danger Signs 5
- Wayfinding in Buildings Signs 1
- Wayfinding in Buildings Signs 2
- WC and Restroom Signs 1
- WC and Restroom Signs 2
- Welcome Signs
- Other photos 1
- Other photos 2
