Everybody loves funny signs. There’s just something about acknowledging all the extra effort that went into being intentionally or unintentionally entertaining not just on paper, but in a permanent and publicly-displayed manner.

The subset of funny signs involving stylized humans is perhaps supreme among them all. Part cautionary tale, part roadside cartoon, these endearingly abused stick figures often inspire laughter as much as they impart warning.

As a long-time Flickr fanatic, one of my favorite groups has long been the one that celebrates these Stick Figures in Peril. This feature takes a look at 10 of the best from the group, but we bet you’ve got your own favorites. Please share them in the comments!

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10. Low Flying Dogs

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Found on the gate of a junkyard by Mark Strozier.

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9. Do Not Taunt the Octopus

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Bifurcation may ensue. From madhattercheshire.

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8. Astronomy is Dangerous

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Galileo, what hath thou wrought? From Abulic Monkey.

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7. This Really Sucks

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You decide: either a way too powerful vacuum cleaner will pull you in, or arrow-headed lasers will fire from your extremities near this giant sandworm. From Robbie1.

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6. Angry Clouds

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Beware the hostile forces of nature. From jeco.

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5. Human Snake

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In Soviet Russia, driveline rotates YOU! From jazzmasterson.

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4. Umbrellas Make Bad Parachutes

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First comment wins: “The day Mary Poppins snapped.” From stuartajc.

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3. Danger of Death

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Another you decide: dropping backwards Ns can end your life, or Zeus will strike you down for being here. From Anosmia.

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2. Do Not Get Hit By a Car

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From the Department of the Obvious Department. From jazamarripae.

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1. A Morality Play in One Act

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Do not lie down with trucks, by otherthings.

Like these poor, downtrodden stick figures in peril? Be sure to check out the Flickr pool as well.

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