The Telegraph presents Week 70 of their ‘Sign Language’ series, which highlights public signage that either fails to explain the situation or presents an immediate oxymoron. Have a look at these warning sign fails; they’ll brighten up your day.
Take, for example, the sign banning alcohol in a hotel right next to the wall-mounted bottle opener. What’s the real message here? Warning sign fails also occur when a sign is absolutely not understandable. The wolf/dog sign…warning there are dogs? No dogs allowed? The dog behind the sign seems to be defiant of that one.
Warning Sign Fails
These Signs Beg More Questions Than They Answer
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