One of the easiest ways to make people stop and do a double take is with a confusing sign. Whether it’s bad wording, contradictory directions, or unfortunate placement, some signs end up raising more questions than they answer. Most of them probably made perfect sense when they were designed, but once they’re out in the real world, they take on a life of their own. A missing comma, two conflicting instructions, or even a poorly placed sticker can completely change the message. The result is a collection of signs that leave everyone scratching their heads instead of pointing them in the right direction. Here are 15 signs that only make going through the world more confusing.©RedditThe stop sign with an unexpected messageA sticker placed in just the right spot makes this stop sign look like it’s giving dietary advice instead of traffic instructions.©RedditThe sign that questions itselfPutting quotation marks around the word “required” makes the instruction sound a lot less convincing than it probably should.©RedditThe bathroom sign that sends mixed signalsAt first glance, it looks like reading on the toilet is what’s actually forbidden.©RedditThe packaging that needs punctuationWithout better spacing, the label almost sounds like “apple” is the missing ingredient instead of sugar.©RedditThe stop sign that says not to stopPutting “STOP” directly above a “No Stopping” sign creates an instantly confusing message for drivers.©RedditThe checkout with an identity crisisOne sign says card only while another taped over the screen says cash only, leaving customers to guess which one is correct.©RedditThe restaurant rule with awkward wordingThe sentence accidentally sounds like food or drink itself is prohibited, not just bringing it in from outside.©RedditThe detour that points both waysWhen both detour signs point in opposite directions, choosing a route becomes pure guesswork.©RedditThe yearbook ad that’s hard to readThe oversized lettering makes the sentence much harder to understand than it should be.©RedditThe pet area where pets aren’t allowedOne sign directs visitors to the pet walk area while another immediately says no pets are allowed.©RedditThe intersection with conflicting directionsOne sign bans left turns while the one beside it appears to allow one.©RedditThe fast food that isn’t fast foodThe restaurant proudly advertises fast food before explaining that it isn’t actually fast.©RedditThe plant sale with impossible pricingThe way the prices are written makes it look like the house itself costs $2 before the sign finally starts making sense.©RedditThe sign with a very unfortunate sentenceThe missing punctuation makes it sound like dogs need to be leashed because people are eating children.©RedditThe exit that definitely isn’t an exitSeeing an illuminated EXIT sign directly above a “NOT AN EXIT” notice is enough to make anyone stop and think twice.The post 15 Signs That Only Make Going Through the World More Confusing appeared first on Den of Geek.