(Ridiculous) Signs

One thing that I have noticed as I travel around to different places are the signs that people hang up. Sings are very useful and informative and without them, we would often be lost. Sings help us find places and things that we wouldn't be able to find without the help of these simply worded instructions. Some signs on the other hand are ill placed and just plain ridiculous. Some signs serve a purpose: to keep the populace from flying off the handle and doing a bunch of stupid/immature stuff. But sometimes, signs can be too controlling and just too much. 

The follow are real signs that I swear I haven't doctored. As you look at them, think about the purpose they serve and what people from different perspectives might think about what it portrayed on the sign. Also, maybe consider how you would feel if you were viewing the sign for the first time. Would you laugh? Would you feel overpowered or overwhelmed? Or would you not even think about the sign and move on? After all, just how many signs do you encounter on a daily basis?

This photo was taken at Krupka's Blueberry Farm in Saugatuck, Michigan.Yes, I and my family did indeed throw berries.

What do you think about this sign? When I saw it, it made me think about the ridiculousness of placing such a sign. 1) It prompted me to think about throwing berries; I wasn't going to throw them otherwise. 2) Why make such a large sign about throwing berries on a farm?

This photo has two signs: "Peace on Earth" and "One Way." When you see the "Peace on Earth" sign, what do you think? What do you assume about the contents of the building? What do you assume about the neighborhood? 

The reason I took this photo was because I like the combination of the two signs. I am a pacifist and advocate of peace. The reason I wanted these two signs together was because I think that there's "One Way" and that is "Peace on Earth." --Hancock, Michigan

You know those silly green signs that explain a historical landmark or monument? Yeah, this is one of those. I chose this angle to show Eagle River's title as well as highlight Lake Superior. I did this to signify the important body of water to Michigan's UP. --Eagle River, Michigan

This one's a bit more abstract. Sometimes, I photograph things that look different than how they do in the typical perspective/viewing place. --Holland, Michigan

This "sign" is not a typical sign, but graffiti is something that people post for all people to see. When I saw this "sign" while I was traveling down a two-track road, it made me think about why people write the things they do and if they are thinking about who/how people will perceive their message.