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  "description": "From sarcastic chalkboards outside pubs to googly-eyed “earthquake detectors” taped to walls, these signs aren’t here to inform — they’re here to amuse. Spotted everywhere from Canadian alleys to Californian trails, each one brings a small dose of absurdity to public spaces. In this collection: a petty painter’s revenge in Bolsover, warning signs for wheat field sharks, a lakeside pun you need to see to believe — and more.\n\nMore: 12 Times I Found Street Art Cleverly Using Its […]",
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    "absurdPublicMessages",
    "chalkboardSigns",
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    "dumbSigns",
    "funnyOutdoorSigns",
    "funnySigns",
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    "12 Times I Found Street Art Cleverly Using Its Surroundings",
    "**Googly-Eyed Art (17 Photos)**",
    "David Zinn",
    "Revenge on the Wall: Painter’s Message Goes Viral in Bolsover",
    "**Please do not feed the Great Wheat Sharks**",
    "TABBY on Instagram",
    "Playing With Statues (9 Photos)"
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  "textContent": "## From sarcastic chalkboards outside pubs to googly-eyed “earthquake detectors” taped to walls, these signs aren’t here to inform — they’re here to amuse. Spotted everywhere from **Canadian** alleys to **Californian** trails, each one brings a small dose of absurdity to public spaces. In this collection: a petty painter’s revenge in **Bolsover** , warning signs for wheat field sharks, a lakeside pun you need to see to believe — and more.\n\n### More: **12 Times I Found Street Art Cleverly Using Its Surroundings**\n\n* * *\n\n### 1. Earthquake Detection Kit\n\nThis hand-made “Earthquake Detection Kit” features two plastic googly eyes on paper, ready to wobble in case the earth moves. More like this!: **Googly-Eyed Art (17 Photos)**\n\n* * *\n\n### 2. If Not Now — In Toronto, Canada\n\nPainted boldly on a black wall between two buildings: “IF NOT NOW THEN WHEN?” — a motivational reminder masquerading as street art.\n\n* * *\n\n### 3. Countries\n\nOutside a pub, this chalkboard reads: “A LONG TIME AGO WE HAD EMPIRES RUN BY EMPERORS… NOW WE HAVE COUNTRIES,” hinting at the irony of modern leadership.\n\n* * *\n\n### 4. Mirror Lake\n\nTwo signs nailed to a post say “ƎƆΛꟼ ИOЯЯIM”, which is revealed in the lake reflection below to read “MIRROR LAKE.”\n\n🔗 Follow **David Zinn** on Instagram\n\n* * *\n\n### 5. Congrajlashins — In North Vancouver, Canada\n\nThis sign says: “PEOPLE WRITE CONGRATS BECAUSE THEY CAN’T SPELL CONGRAJLASHINS” — an intentional butchering of “congratulations” to make a point.\n\n* * *\n\n### 6. Private Sign\n\nA blue sign in the woods reads: “PRIVATE SIGN. DO NOT READ.” Too late.\n\n* * *\n\n### 7. Don’t Be Like Terry — Bolsover, England\n\nOn a house: “WANT YOUR HOUSE PAINTING? DON’T BE LIKE TERRY. PAY THE BILL!” A painter’s very public message about unpaid work. Read the story here!: **Revenge on the Wall: Painter’s Message Goes Viral in Bolsover**\n\n* * *\n\n### 8. Do Not Feed the Sharks — Anne Melady in Ontario, Canada\n\nIn a wheat field, fake shark fins poke through golden stalks beside a sign: “PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE SHARKS.” About this silly sign here!: **Please do not feed the Great Wheat Sharks**\n\n* * *\n\n### 9. Rock Snake — Lake Elsinore, California, USA\n\nA colorful line of painted stones slithers along a dirt path. A nearby sign reads, “This is a ROCK SNAKE! Please add painted rocks…”\n\n* * *\n\n### 10. “Luke, I Am Your Father”\n\nA speech bubble sticker next to a ventilation pipe transforms the pipe into a character from _Star Wars_ , completing the famous “Luke, I am your father” quote.\n\n* * *\n\n### 11. Love in Full Bloom — TABBY in Osaka, Japan\n\nA girl with an umbrella stands under a branch dropping heart-shaped petals, painted directly on a street sign.\n\n🔗 Follow **TABBY on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\n### 12. Doggie Stick Library\n\nA small yellow outdoor structure filled with branches arranged like a lending library for dogs.\n\n* * *\n\n### More: **Playing With Statues (9 Photos)**\n\n* * *\n\n## Which one is your favorite?",
  "title": "Silly Sarcastic and Cute Signs (12 Photos)",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-08T14:51:24.000Z"
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