We put them up to give us directions, send messages, and warn us about dangers lurking around the corner. But while sometimes they hilariously fail to fulfill their purpose by looking like the most random and absurd announcements ever created, others seem to carry a somewhat threatening aura.

Below, we at Bored Panda have compiled a list featuring some of the most intimidating and scary signs found around the world. So buckle up, pull your seat closer, and behold these sinister signs that are bound to make you a little unsettled. Scroll down and upvote the best ones!

From strange symbols to truly ominous texts and warnings, some drivers have likely wondered “What the hell happened here?”. So people from around the world have documented the most scary, weird, and threatening signs they have encountered in the wild.

Signs help keep people safe and informed. However, the subreddit r/scarysigns shows that sometimes a simple sign is the only thing standing between safety and complete danger. These are signs absolutely no one wants to find themselves near.

Vote up the scariest signs! We're used to seeing stop signs and not batting an eye. Every now and then there's a unique sign warning us of dangers we'd never imagined. As seen on the subreddit r/scarysigns, hiking trails, industrial sites, and zoos are positively crawling with never-before-seen warning signs. 1.