Funny Sign in Great Britain.

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Linguistic humor, Funny signs in Great Britain

Source: Unless otherwise noted, these are from Karen Mims.

Lexical ambiguity

There is a tiny hamlet in North Yorkshire, England, called Bedlam. At the edge of the village is a sign saying, ``Welcome to Bedlam.'' (via David Richerby).

Notice in a field: 
The farmer allows walkers to cross the field for free, but the bull charges.

In an office: 
Would the person who took the step ladder yesterday kindly bring it back or further steps will be taken.

Pragmatics

In a laundromat: 
Automatic washing machines. Please remove all your clothes when the light goes out.

In another office: 
After the tea break, staff should empty the teapot and stand upside down on the draining board.

Outside a second-hand shop: 
We exchange anything - bicycles, washing machines etc. Why not bring your wife along and get a wonderful bargain.

Quicksand warning: 
Quicksand. Any person passing this point will be drowned. By order of the District Council.

Seen during a conference: 
For anyone who has children and doesn't know it, there is a day care on the first floor.

Other

In a London department store: 
Bargain basement upstairs.

Notice in a dry cleaner's window: 
Anyone leaving their garments here for more than 30 days will be disposed of.

Message on a leaflet: 
If you cannot read, this leaflet will tell you how to get lessons.

On a repair shop door: 
We can repair anything. (Please knock hard on the door - the bell doesn't work)

On a church door: 
This is the gate of Heaven. Enter ye all by this door. (This door is kept locked because of the draft. Please use side entrance.)

Spotted in a safari park: 
Elephants please stay in your car