— I do not know about you, but whenever I am traveling, I often find myself reading and photographing signs on restaurant walls. Some of them can be clever, profound, and funny. Throughout the years, I have photographed many of those signs in some dining areas and restrooms. I am really happy to share some of those in this post. That takes me out of my usual nature photos for a lighter touch.
The first sign comes from a restaurant in Boquillas, Mexico. Whenever we go to Big Bend NP, we like to go across the border to visit that small village and eat delicious Mexican food. One can often find some clever signs in Spanish there. This one says:
In our America
All people are equal.
Love wins.
Black lives matter.
Immigrants and refugees are welcome.
Disabilities are respected.
Women own their bodies.
People and the planet have more value than money.
Diversity is celebrated.
This next sign I saw when we were in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. If you look carefully, you can see the alien symbol along with the others. That is so common in New Mexico. I like the inclusivity the sign shows.
The next two signs I saw at the Bison Cafe in Caprock Canyons State Park (Texas). Who would think about the combination of religion and hygiene in a restroom? I love the mention of “hopes & dreams” in that first sign.
This sign comes from another restaurant bathroom in Leakey, Texas. I found the sign in a restaurant near one of the state parks in that area. It is interesting to note the connection of toilets, guns, and hunting here. That is probably something with which the men in that area can really associate. That is prime hunting grounds.
In closing, I chose this sign I found in a restaurant in Port Aransas, Texas. As a popular beach town, Port Aransas sees its share of unruly kids throughout the year and, especially, in the summer. I wonder if that restaurant was trying to give parents a message.
I hope I have not offended anyone with these light-hearted signs. Believe me when I say it I had some X-rated and political signs that ended up being deleted from this post.
I am so glad that John offered this challenge for this week’s lens-artists’ challenge: Billboards and Signs.
pattimoed
What fun, Egidio. I enjoyed your collection. Love the alien and the gun/deer. Great messages, too.
Egídio Leitão
Thanks, Patti. This challenge has shown some very funny signs that people are sharing.
Perpetua
Love bathroom signs. Washing hands I guess is an alien thing. Tee hee
Egídio Leitão
They can be funny indeed. Thanks for your feedback.
carabeinsplash
These signs are awesome! Thanks for sharing them.
Egídio Leitão
Thank you so much for your comment.
Anita
What an absolutely wonderful selection of signs of various kinds.
Well done Egídio and thanks for putting a smile on my face 😁😄
Egídio Leitão
Anita, I’m glad you found some humor in the signs. Thanks for your comment.
Sofia Alves
Great post, Egídio. So funny and clever too 🙂
Egídio Leitão
Thanks, Sofia. I love these roadside restaurants and their signs.
restlessjo
You just have to smile, don’t you, or you’d cry sometimes.
Egídio Leitão
LOL That is so true. Thank you for the comment and chuckle you gave me.
Leya
A great collection, Egidio! Really loved the alien one, but they are all great!
Egídio Leitão
Thanks, Ann-Christine. Glad you liked them.
JohnRH
Great great signs. Well done.
Egídio Leitão
Thank you, John.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
Good ones, I liked the whatever one, no need to exclude anyone . and As a mother of three boys, ….keep missing the toilet ( they are all house trained now 🙂
Egídio Leitão
Ritva, thank you for the comments. I’m glad you enjoyed seeing these. As for the boys you have, you sound like a very good mother.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
Pottie trained at least 😂
marlene frankel
Enjoyed all the humor found in restroom signs.
Egídio Leitão
Marlene, I’m glad you saw the humor in those. Thanks for writiing.
aekshots
Great group of signs Egidio, enjoyed them…so funny. Well done!
Egídio Leitão
I’m glad you also enjoyed them. Thanks for the feedback.
Tina Schell
LOL Egidio, loved them and like Donna the alien washroom definitely caught my fancy! I also loved the child-proofing. Super collection
Egídio Leitão
Thanks, Tina. It was all done tongue in cheek. Glad you saw the humor in those, too.
Wind Kisses
hahaha. great fun, Egidio. Loved them all but the Alien washroom sign the best. I will send the Jesus and germs one to my daughter. She will love that. So creative and fun.
Egídio Leitão
So glad you liked them, Donna. Thanks for the feedback. Yes, the alien washroom is great. You see so many of those alien signs in New Mexico.
Wind Kisses
All good fun. We still need to get to that area.
photobyjohnbo
Great collection, Egidio! I love the last sign, and the don’t flush sign is fun, too!!
Egídio Leitão
Thanks, John. I appreciated the feedback.
Shelley@QuaintRevival.com
Great job finding signs to use for the prompt. I find it funny how shop/restaurant owners get so creative with their signage for the bathrooms/restrooms. We have quite the variety where I live too, I rarely have my camera with me to take photos of them though. 🤣
Egídio Leitão
Shelley, I often end up using my phone for those photos. Thanks for your comment.
Shelley@QuaintRevival.com
Ah, that makes sense!
Tra Italia e Finlandia
Il mio preferito è quello del cacciatore: come può sbagliare la mira della toilette? 😄😄
Egídio Leitão
Sì davvero. Grazie.
margaret21
An interesting & sometimes thought-provoking set of signs. I like that restroom sign!
Egídio Leitão
I agree with you, Margaret. Sometimes those sings can really make us stop and think. Thank for the comment.