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Your typical sign might have some directive information, and maybe a small diagram or two. These spooky signs went above and beyond, be it their detailed depiction of how bad a threat is, the sad peculiarity of said threat, or just the spookiness of their vague ominousness. There are a lot of signs out there that are scarier than they had to be.

The warning signs here are doing a great job. Like if you find yourself about to swim and then notice a little ol' ENORMOUS SIGN in all caps that says "THIS RIVER IS CONTAMINATED WITH FECAL BACTERIA" you may find yourself a little dissuaded from jumping in. So good job, terrifying signs of the world. Some of these signs don't even know they're scary, sinister or weird, but that doesn't make them not have a threatening aura.

These signs are, for one reason or another, doing a really great job of keeping people away. You don't have to be Norman Nine Fingers to understand that feeding the monkeys is a bad idea. Whether they're ironic, overly vague, or painfully accurate, these signs are definitely scary. For more, check out these scary signs that mean business.

Cooks and Servers are eager to tell you exactly what to look for to avoid wasting too much money on bad food in a dirty restaurant. So here are some red flags to look for the next time your friend tries bringing you to a place they "swear is decent." For more insider knowledge on restaurants, here are some of the biggest mark-ups and ripoffs in the industry.

Whether it's the vagueness, the real looming threat, or even the placement of the sign, these warnings do their job extra hard. Something about them really makes you want to not do what you were thinking of doing, stay in the car, and turn back. Here are some more warning signs that mean business.

Whether the phrasing is ultra imposing, or the threat itself is an absolute nightmare, these signs go above and beyond when it comes to keeping people away. Danger lurks everywhere, so much so that there's a whole 'nother batch of these signs right over here.

You hear about moments like these all the time. Something just doesn't seem quite right, so you hesitate, prepare, or get the hell outta there. These people had especially vivid moments where their instincts kicked in and they made a decision that ended up saving their skin. Here's more times someone dodged a huge bullet.

Whether it's by design, coincidence or just straight up ominous vagueness, we don't wanna be around anywhere these signs are. Maybe it's just more noticeable to have a sign that's a little out of the ordinary. It could be that these signs are in fact doing a really good job of keeping people away. Either way, to us, they're pretty damn scary. And by the way, if you want more, then here are more extra spooky signs.

There you are, just minding your own business. And all of a sudden, a helpful sign tells you that there is a monkey. The sign doesn't tell you where the monkey is, just that it's around. And that it bites. And if you try to fight, you can't win. That's just one of the signs. What else is out there?

We've all had our fair share of bad jobs. When you have no skills or experience, there's a good chance your only option is a position with crappy hours, brutal conditions and high turnover rate. As glamorous as "artist" sounds in the job title "Sandwich Artist," there are some clear red flags indicating the types of jobs it would behoove you to avoid.

Life is full of opportunities for someone to take advantage of you at a moment's notice. You probably know the drill. Don't meet strangers in remote locations, don't walk alone at night while staring at your phone, and don't ever fight fair.

It can pay off to trust that spidey sense. Even something as simple as recording a conversation or moving your car can have lasting after-effects.

Some signs are more ominous than they intend to be. Other signs aren't even intended as a warning, but they're still creepy as hell.

These signs deserve a raise because they are doing too good of a job at being scary.

Whether they overstate the danger, go into graphic detail, or warn against something simply terrifying, these signs present situations that you want nothing to do with.

If you're strolling through some supposedly non-hazardous environment and you see one of these, do yourself a favor and turn back. Oh, and also BEES!