50 Instances Where Poor Messaging Led To Hilarious Fails
Focus on brevity, clarity, and disregard typography details.
Making signs is pretty straightforward: they should be quick to read and easy to understand, with the letters spaced out just right. But it turns out, not everyone nails it. Sometimes, people get a little too creative with their sign-making, leading to signs that are more confusing than helpful.
The worst ones end up on the r/dontdeadopeninside subreddit. This is a place on the internet where people share the most puzzling signs they've come across.
We've gone through and picked out some of the funniest ones for you to see. But just a heads-up, if you're someone who likes things to be orderly and make sense, you might find these more annoying than amusing.
Now, let's talk about the person who's bringing us this funny sign of failure. They have a solid background in ensuring that things not only make sense but also look good.
With more than ten years of experience in the design field, this author knows a thing or two about how to combine words and visuals effectively. They are dedicated to making sure that everything from a simple sign to a complex advertisement is both useful and aesthetically pleasing.
Over the years, they have been recognized for their ability to do just that, earning awards and accolades for their work.
1. Satan Jesus Is Defeated, Lord!
not_quite_creative2. You're Like The Only One I
phullofit13. Hot Sharp Water Needles!!
dkreidler
4. He/She Asked, Said 10-4
Biblegrill
5. Go Wild, Cats!
ijustsailedaway
6. Time Spent Second With Family Is Worth Every
a_pinch_of_sarcasm
7. It’s Hard To Be Humble When You’re From Texas
_Skum
8. "Players Social"
igethejoke
9. Jesus Can Save Even You
Slaidn
10. You Can't Get Lost If We Don't Know Where You're Going!
1mnotcrying
11. Always Remembered, Never Forgotten
godhatesanna
12. Feed Animals, School Kids, Parties, Groups
Mineral_myco_medic
13. Drinks Ice Sorry, We Apologize; The Machine Is Broken, No Ice Available.
risingsky111
14. Danger!!!
phurt77
15. Love Is Watching Someone Die, and It's Hard
haevy_mental
16. Waste Energy Today, Tomorrow
amberarah
17. Oh, So Sophisticated.
Xendran
18. Holo Meve
philpsy26
19. English Grammar
leinad00
20. Redneck Shed
WishboneUnlikely1963
21. Pine Man, Apple Go Nada Nada
Reckless-Ambition
22. The Love Is Sweeter Than Any Jesus Candy!
baggymaggie
23. We Stand With Ukraine, No Standing
jaber-allen
24. Honk Against Te
bela_okmyx
25. Pibu Zzarger
Directorshaggy
26. If You Give a Kid a Voice, Chances Are They Will Have Something to Say.
The_missing_link_69
27. Love, Askv, Grse Nofr? Ihty?
TheMoonMoth
28. I Don't Know Why Everyone Has Been Complaining. My Cage Large Eggs Have Been Very Affordable.
derydoca
29. Left No Turn, Right Only Turn
thatrotteneggsmell
30. Scan Me to View Our Nu
aak2137
31. Eggmnnaeet
JTUkko
32. The Time House.
JohnnyAlabama
33. Tog Tog Eth Eth Er! Er!
Papa-Palps
34. I Love the Sound When You Make Up Shut
McDudles
35. Real Bad.
cjoll4
36. Noki Parng!
LegoYoda777
37. Traditional Free Glass Horse Meat of Wine Stew, Chips, and Salad.
Ohwait11
38. Do Not Thanks; Turn Off, Randy
jabe25
39. Together Is Powerful; You Win
haribo2001
40. Burger Better Because You Built It
Whatabeezy
41. Everything Is Art. Be Kind.
Cuddha
42. Artcolumbús Makes Columbus Art
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43. We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident, That All Men and Women Are Created Equal...
5W1TCHY
44. Asian Book Cover Design
acrawf1
45. Dream Work: Stay Big, Hard, Kind
OutOfDutchGaming
46. Wildphot Lifeography
sta015
47. I'm Stuck on You!
flopsychops
48. At Least Irma, It Ain't Ian; 17 Snowing 22
Richie311
49. Trees Warn Fellow Musical Trees Taste
miguelgts2
50. My Religion Is Kindness. Very Simple.
Get-Wrecked-By-Shrek
What these sign fails show us is not just how funny a communication breakdown can be, but also how important it is to get it right.
Through their expertise and a bit of humor, they teach us the value of clear and effective communication, one sign fail at a time.