This article was originally published on Buzzerilla
We've all heard the old saying, "a picture is worth a thousand words." Well, in the case of some of these photos, they are worth far more. Have you ever been disturbed, confused, and somehow laughing all at the same time? These photos might have you doing just that as you wonder what exactly life on earth has come to. Keep scrolling for some incredible photos that are sure to leave you chuckling while thinking, "What the heck?"
Something Tell Us This Evacuation Plan Is Not up to Standard
It's a legal requirement in every building to have an evacuation plan posted in plain sight in case of an emergency. If there is no way to communicate with other people or someone is alone in the building, they need to know what to do and how to escape a potentially dangerous situation. But it seems like this company keeps it simple with just one set of instructions: run.
Hopefully, this building and its people will not experience any actual emergencies, or they might find themselves in chaos with people doing exactly as the sign says: running in every possible direction.
A Moment for the History Books: The Dog Revolution Has Started
If there's one thing this dog hates, it's rules. He is a strong anarchist who believes in total and complete freedom for the dog, hence why he's defiantly holding a sign forbidding dogs at the beach in his mouth. This sign is a clear affront to everything he believes in and he won't stand for it even a minute longer. Instead of following the rules, this dog has chosen to revolt.
He ripped the sign out of the ground and is standing his ground...he will do as he pleases. How dare someone put up such a sign in the first place?
The Not-So-Missing Cat
Imagine walking past this window with the "Missing Cat" sign and seeing none other than the cat himself sitting right there next to it. We can't help but think the cat is pulling a prank on his humans. You can almost see the smirk on his face as he stares out at the onlookers. "Yes, my owners think I am lost....but I most definitely am not. I'm just hiding."
Do you think the person who took this photo received the reward for finding the lost cat, even though he was clearly right in the house all along? Oh, the wonders of humanity.
Where Did Grandma Go?!
What a lovely family portrait: everyone dressed up in their nicest swimsuits and gathered together for a cute photo on the beach. Grandma was tired so they brought her a chair to have a seat inside the water. The cameraman got himself ready as they all smiled and posed. A strong wave came and no one even blinked an eye....no one except grandma who got entirely pulled away in the wave!
All it took was just one quick wave to wash granny away. And the cameraman captured it all! Hopefully, she was actually alright and made it home unharmed that day.
That Is How It Became a Cat-Holic Statue
Jesus was sitting peacefully underneath the sheltering foliage of the trees. He bent his head downwards, quietly relaxing and praying. Within a few moments, he was joined by an unsuspecting visitor....a cat who sat on his lap and refused to leave under any circumstance. Thousands of years later, the cat is still there, alive in the same spot, but Jesus has turned to stone. That is certainly the only explanation for this photo.
Jokes aside, cats really will get comfortable just about anywhere. This was probably a house cat who was used to humans cuddling her. She missed it, and the closest thing she could find to human touch was this statue of Jesus.
This Is Every Cat (and Human Child) Ever
Have you ever tried giving your dog or cat an expensive toy? Find the most expensive toy in the world, and they would probably still choose a stick or a piece of string over the fancy things at the end of the day. This cat is a prime example of this rule. His owners just bought him a brand new place to play, and what does he prefer? To lay inside the gift's wrapping.
The cat does look quite cozy, all curled up in that plastic sack. Looking on the bright side of the situation, at least the cat enjoyed some part of the new toy!
A Different Kind of Heartbreak
It looks like this man was not able to sweep his sweetheart off her feet, and so he is instead forced to sweep away his heart... literally. What could have been a romantic gesture turned into a sad photo, showing this man sweeping away a beautiful piece of artwork: leaves arranged in the shape of a heart. We know it's probably his job to clean the sidewalks, but nobody should have to sweep away love.
Whether he created this or is sweeping away someone else's heart, both are equally sad. Maybe it was just a lovely craft by some passerby and not even a proclamation of love.
Back to School Section: Teacher's Edition
Back to school season is a stressful time of year. Parents love it, as they often have more time to themselves and a little more freedom. But teachers need all of the help they can get: underappreciated in one of the most challenging jobs out there, teachers around the world are buckling up for a rocky new school year ahead. And apparently, this store has the perfect back-to-school hack.
According to this grocery store, all these teachers need is a nice scotch on the rocks to get them through it all hence why the back-to-school section is filled with bottles of it.
This Package Is Working Hard Against Gravity
Finding a place to deliver and leave packages can be quite a nightmare, especially in large apartment buildings without individual delivery areas. Where was this delivery person supposed to leave this obnoxiously large package? He probably had no energy to return it to the truck. So instead, he simply fit as much of it into the mail slot as possible — unfortunately, only a tiny corner of the package fit.
Somehow, despite all odds, this looks like it actually works. Shocking as it may be, this lasted quite a long time in that position and didn't even fall or break before the owners of the package arrived.
When the Fire Department Is Having Budget Issues
Either budget was a serious concern at this first aid training, or something truly terrible happened to the second dummy at the last minute. Why else would one firefighter practice CPR on the headless body while the other practices mouth-to-mouth on the body-less head? Everyone can agree that the entire concept of keeping this dummy alive through CPR is a bit lost in the demonstration, mainly due to the detached head.
After all, it's not so realistic considering if this was real life, everyone knows the CPR isn't going to help very much. Plus, this training just looks a bit disturbing.
When You Realize It's Only Ten Minutes Into the Work Day
This cat seems to have a lot on his mind. Either he is having an existential crisis or, more likely, he is just resting while thinking about taking down the blinds. Whichever it is, his oddly human-like position - head on the windowsill, the rest of his body tummy-up on the office chair - is alarming. Whoever walked in on this cat must have been in for quite a surprise.
But honestly, as strange as this photo is, it's also weirdly relatable. Who hasn't found themselves in some version of this position during a long day of working from home?
The Sliding Door Company Specializes in Irony
Ahh, the sliding door company that does not even use its own products. This is perhaps the worse marketing faux pas of all. Imagine walking into a meeting to install sliding doors in all the rooms in your office building and when you get to the entrance of The Sliding Door Company, you are shocked to find that they do not even use sliding doors! Oh, the beautiful irony.
It would be hard to convince any in-office clients after that that their products are any good. How can they trust a product they won't even use themselves? Seems sketchy.
This Is Why Dirty Mirrors Are Beneficial
How many instances of people running into a mirror does it take for a store to put up a sign with a warning that says, "Don't enter mirror?" There must have been a lot of people that ran into that mirror thinking it was perfectly passable before the concerned employees posted that sign. Maybe they should consider not keeping their mirrors so sparkling clean. That would probably solve everything.
If people see a little dirt or smudge in the mirror, then maybe they will know that they can't actually pass. At least that trick certainly works in our homes.
Finally, an Honest Advertiser
Advertisers are known to skew the truth a bit (or a lot) to get people interested in their products. So it's refreshing to see that, for once, some marketers are telling the truth. This "Invisible Tape" is so clearly invisible that the naked eye cannot even see it. Grab a few, they only cost 87 cents, and you'll have all the invisible tape you'll ever need! But be careful...
This product is easily lost and you'll have no way to ever find it. Okay, fine, the box is just out of Invisible Tape and that's why we can't see it. But we can still find some giggles in it.
Nothing Says "We Value You" Like a Smaller Paycheck, Right?
Nothing screams "company that truly values their employees" more than nice gifts given for no reason. Imagine the excitement you would have as you scratch off the sticker on this card to see your present from the company. They assure you that "we love our team," and yet what is your gift? You won the honor of having some "unpaid time off" from work. Congrats on the small paycheck!
It's scary to think about what happens to these employees on a day-to-day basis. If getting some unpaid time off is considered a luxury, lunch breaks are probably unheard of!
When a Cartoon World Becomes Reality
It had to cross your mind at least once or twice when you watched the famous cartoon Road Runner. Would anyone be foolish enough to fall for the trap of a fake tunnel drawn onto the side of a tunnel-less wall in real life? It looks like someone wanted to find the answer to that question and to do so, they painted a mural on the side of a wall.
Now we know this painting fooled at least one person. Especially at night, this must be very confusing for people and extremely dangerous! Yet we can't help but appreciate the creativity.
Now We Understand Why Everyone Says Avocado Is a "Good Fat"
What is the ultimate expression of being a dad? Besides telling the infamous dad jokes and embarrassing their kids in public, this perhaps tops it all. Why be ashamed of your beer belly when you could flaunt it? What better and creative way to dress up for Halloween than as two avocado halves with your beer bellies making the perfect-looking pits. To be honest, we wish they were our dads.
Next year these two men could dress up as eggs and their bellies could be the egg yolks. The possibilities are endless when you're not afraid to show off your round beer belly and use it to your advantage.
Someone Definitely Got Fired After This
This certainly would top the list of most terrifying welcome signs in existence. Imagine walking up to a graveyard only to see this disturbing sign written in bold, colorful print at the entrance. "More Fun Inside" does not usually seem like the most accurate description of what people would think regarding a graveyard. Who exactly is having fun in there? We certainly have no desire to find out anytime soon.
Aside from being a weird sign to put at the entrance to a graveyard, it also feels extremely insensitive. We've got a feeling someone got fired over this whole situation.
This Sign Explains a Lot About America
What is the best country in the nation? According to this sign, America. Apparently, some people thought that statement made perfect sense. And what's even worse than that, they thought it was such a great statement that they should put it on a big sign by the road for everyone to see. Sadly, they forgot one crucial thing: the definition of "nation." How embarrassing and hilarious all at once.
Well, at least there is no real arguing their statement as it is true: the United States of America is indeed the best country inside the United States of America.
The IRobots Had the Day off
Everyone lives in a little bit of fear that one day all the robots that humans have created will overpower them and take over the world. Is this the first sign of that happening? Despite working in a store that sells iRobots (automatic robotic floor cleaners), this employee is using an old-fashioned mop to clean the floors. Has the robots' overtaking of the world begun? Did the machines force her to do this?
Either that or the iRobots aren't as great as they are marketed to be. Whichever the case, it's definitely not a good look for the store, if you ask us.
This Billboard Was in the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time
Have you ever seen something and just thought to yourself that it is the definition of being in the wrong place at the wrong time? This poster is exactly that. For those of you who do not read German, the writing on the billboard says, "Austria, things are going well for us here." But it looks like the exact opposite is happening in this photo as floodwaters seem to be taking over.
It's not just that floodwaters are taking over, but very dirty floodwaters. The cherry on top of it all? It looks like the man on the billboard is drinking the filthy water.
It's Hard to Tell Who's the Owner and Who's the Pet
Any pet owners out there are probably not too surprised by this picture. What starts as a harmless addition to the family often soon becomes the household's complete ruler. Does the cat want to sleep on the entire bed? Then, of course, you will volunteer to sleep on the floor... anything to keep the cat comfortable. No one wants to cause a problem with the cat right before bedtime.
And that's what happened to this human. It's surprising that he was allowed to keep his pillow and blankets. You would think the cat would try to take those, too.
Those Aren't the Words We Usually See on That Logo
If you are looking to add an unexpected twist to your funeral proceedings, this may be the perfect way to do so. It looks like Mourn Hub is using the original website's immense popularity to create a similar type of content for those in mourning. Although the purpose of this strange car and its services is not 100% clear, it is certainly difficult not to laugh at the very thought of it.
Imagine hearing that your neighbor passed away, and then all of a sudden, you look out your window and see this car, with "Mourn Hub" written on the side, parked in your neighbor's driveway.
When the Shrimp Summoned the Mussels
It looks like someone in the kitchen was getting a little bored and wanted to spice things up a bit! What better way to do so than to create an oracle-like circle of shrimp, all seemingly praising the mound of mussels in the middle of the platter? Certainly, someone wanted to show off their creativity in a very unique way (and succeeded). All hail the royal family...The Great Mussels.
After seeing the food displayed like this, it would be hard to go back to eating shrimp normally. Who wants boring, regular shrimp after seeing this monument of circling shrimp and mussels?
The Sheriff and His Devoted Deputy
Everyone knows that dogs are man's best friend. But did you know that they are also your best partner in crime...or partner for solving crime? This dynamic duo, equipped with matching cowboy-type hats, is ready to conquer the town and end crime. Despite the fact that this dog looks a little bit like a diva, together, they can certainly get the job done without a problem! Or maybe they're just on a shopping spree.
The real question after looking at this photo is...who wore it better? Did the tiny, hairless dog or the large bald man wear this black cowboy hat better? It's a hard one.
The Sign Literally Says It All
On the off chance that someone would doubt the honesty of this sign which proclaims "Caution low flying aircraft," it looks like one of the pilots decided to make it a little bit more obvious by flying too close and bending it. Maybe one of two people put themselves and others at risk by ignoring the original sign, so they decided to make it impossible to miss. You have been warned!
Hopefully, this was an intentional hit to the sign, meant to be a lesson for anyone silly enough not to take it seriously in the first place. And if not, someone's license should be under inspection.
Don't Come Here if You're Pee Shy
If you are one to get nervous at the thought of someone possibly watching you as you go to the bathroom, then you should steer clear of this incredibly disturbing and creepily-decorated bathroom. Imagine being surrounded by walls covered in twelve of these smiling faces, watching you and giving you thumbs-up as you try to do your business. It seems a bit scary even for the most daring of people
Perhaps in some very strange way, this was an attempt to remind employees that someone believes in them, at all times....even in their darkest and most difficult moments when they are stuck on the toilet.
Thank God Ducks Can Fly
To the people in the world who are unaware of the flying capabilities of the duck, this picture could be a traumatizing and terrifying example of the last few moments of this duck's life. However, luckily all of you know that ducks can indeed fly, and despite the stressful location of this duck's peaceful rest, he probably will be alright even if he has no idea he is at the edge of a waterfall.
What a scary thought to imagine that you're just floating along in what you think is a peaceful pool of water, and then all of a sudden, it turns into a waterfall!
The Bandana Makes a World of Difference
What is the difference between the languages of Spanish and Maori? This language-teaching course seems to think the answer is simple: just one small bandana. That's why they used the same woman on their DVD for teaching "Mexican Spanish" and teaching "Maori," with the minor difference of an added bandana to her hair. Perhaps that was the company's only solution as they couldn't afford (or didn't want to pay for) hiring multiple models.
It would be interesting to see what they did for all the other languages. Did they give her a beret for French? A kimono for Japanese? How far did they take it?
A Bathroom With a View
The architects of this building must have sat down together one day and thought of a way to mess with all the people who would inhabit this building. What is the simplest way to drive them crazy? Put a door on the bathroom (like most normal bathrooms) but then add a window in the worst possible location, giving a little peephole right into the person doing their business on the toilet.
Why did they even install a door in the first place if this is where the window was placed? They should at least consider adding a curtain for some privacy.
All in a Day's Work
After a long day of paving and creating this perfectly cemented sidewalk, the workers walked away to enjoy their coffee in peace, knowing they completed their work very well. They were not expecting to wander back to the worksite and find that some turtle decided it was the perfect place to walk, destroying all of their hard work. And it looks like he is continuing down the entire pathway!
The turtle is probably strolling through, thinking about how nice it was of the workers to create a path for him so he didn't have to trudge through the grass.
You Must Wear a Face at All Times
Do not even attempt to get on this subway if you dare to show up without a face! Listen to the sign, people! It clearly states, "You Must Wear a Face." However, the real question is if an elaborate Halloween mask and costume could count as a face? What if it is not a human face but the mask of a lion or a tiger...would that be allowed? Asking for a friend.
Although it is clear that they meant to say "mask" instead of "face," it seems like quite a significantly strange mistake to make. How did no one catch that typo?
The Pedestrian Stairway to Hell
When taking these stairs, know that you have been warned that the end destination could be a firey pit of destruction. After all, this sign indicates that this is no regular stairwell; this is the stairwell that leads you right to hell, along with its fire and damnation and whatever else goes along with it. Consider wisely before descending on this path...you never know exactly where it will take you.
What could have actually happened to this sign that caused it to look like this? A fire, it was hit by a truck, or a strike from heaven above? Or maybe it really is the stairway to hell.
Looks Like This Doggie Got Too Many Treats
If one thing is clear from this photo, it's that this doggo has put on a couple of pounds that he was not expecting. He thought that he would be able to just fit right through the doggie door like usual. When he tried, though, he immediately got stuck. After hours of struggling, he decided just to succumb and admit that he could no longer fit through the door.
Instead, he would just take the door with him. Is it time to put this cute dog on a diet, or is it time to get a bigger doggie door?
Just a Rooster With His Pet Humans
What do you do if you can't find a babysitter in time for your big party? Why not recruit your pet rooster to do the job. If this picture is any example, he seems to be doing a pretty good job. The kids are quietly playing inside his crate while he keeps a watchful eye on them. And the best part is that you don't even have to pay him!
In the animals' eyes, this is how we look with all of our pets that are kept in cages all of the time. We can't blame the rooster for wanting to switch roles.
He Needed Some Alchohol
You can only hope that this was simply an honest mistake, and this man did not actually intend to drink huge portions of hand sanitizer instead of water. And hopefully, he realized very quickly (before he swallowed) that this was not indeed the water he was looking for. He is probably just trying to stay hydrated rather than thinking this was a good idea to keep germs out of his insides.
How long do you think it took him to realize that this was hand sanitizer and not water coming out of the fountain? Hopefully, there was no long term damage.
Looks Like No One Will Be Blessed
Everyone would ideally love to walk through this door, especially with its very encouraging promise associated with it - "Blessings to all who enter this door." Sadly, you are out of luck as this door is either out of order or the people in charge here don't want anyone to be blessed, hence the second sign that says "use other door." Maybe the next door is secretly blessed too.
It appears that they ran out of blessings for now, but please try again at another date. Or try your luck using the next door over. But be warned...that one may be cursed.
Is It Technically Still Considered Drive Through
What some people will do to just get some drive-through fast food will never cease to shock the world. Don't have a car? Don't worry, you can just bring a car door along with you, carry it as if you are seated in the front seat, and grab your order on the run. Although it should be considered more of a walk-through, apparently it was close enough for this man to get his meal.
It might be a little cumbersome to carry both the food and the car door away. Maybe he should have considered simply walking into the store instead of attempting the drive-through in a state like that.
This Site Is Strictly Monitored 24/7
Don't even consider trying to do something illegal at this location as the place is strictly monitored by a permanent picture of a video camera. Although no one in their right mind would ever think that is a real camera, maybe if they only looked at it for a brief moment it would scare someone into thinking they were being watched. In short, thieves do not need to be so careful here.
Perhaps it is better than nothing at the end of the day. If they can't afford to set up real cameras or they broke, it is better than having nothing at all.
Dystopia Displayed in One Picture
Is it more disturbing to see an entire, jam-packed room full of people who have their faces stuck in some virtual reality device or to see the creepy smile on Mark Zuckerberg's face as he walks down the aisle, satisfied with this strange reality that he has created? Both are equally as disturbing and creepy. What a strangely futuristic picture. It really looks like something right out of a dystopian novel.
He looks all too satisfied with this strange dystopian society that he helped create. Who would have thought that this is what the future would hold for mankind? Is it for the better or for the worse? Will it do more harm than good? Only time will tell.