I noticed this sign today. I found it amusing.

In the context of what's behind it; a wide-ish river being funneled through a concrete construction, it makes sense to be careful about the currents. But void of any context it looks completely different:
"⚠️ Interdimentional portal Ahead ⚠️"

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admin@dullsters.net · 6 pts · 1y

Pogogunner@sopuli.xyz · 6 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Low head dams are known as "drowning machines" for a very good reason

https://www.weather.gov/ind/LowHeadDamPublicSafetyAwarenessMonth

Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de · 11 pts · 1y (1 reply)

There are some downing machine signs that don't mess around with getting their point across.

Downing Machine Danger sign

br3d@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y

"Huh, can you actually risk a certainty...? YUUUURRGKdrown"

captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 1y

Warning: Aperture Science Enrichment Center Main Entrance.

brrt@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 1y

Man eating Black Hole ahead, watch out!

Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de · 2 pts · 1y

You don't want to get too close to the world drain.

zephorah@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 1y

This is mildly interesting.

That said, my first thought seeing that sign was quicksand.

Zeppo@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 1y

Reminds me of the Tsunami signs in the PNW