Author Archives: Pat Hart

This image is from Pittsburgh’s new TechShop “a community-based workshop and prototyping studio on a mission to democratize access to the tools of innovation.” Apparently, innovation isn’t for sissies. This picture is a bold reminder of why I don’t do … Continue reading →

One of things that has delighted me about the caution signs to date has been the seemingly unintentional hilarity. But, in these two samples, the sign maker is ‘in’ on the joke and they still delight. In the one above … Continue reading →

From the beach in Thailand, the sign above advises that once you have achieved 3rd degree burns, it’s perhaps time to consider an indoor activity, at least until nightfall. I like that they felt compelled to include the universal male … Continue reading →

Found this posted on a park entry station in Florida. It’s a permanent and, to me, terrifying sign. Back in the day, before “Jaws” and way before “Sharknado,” the only thing we had to fear was fear its– NO it … Continue reading →

Ireland…where else would you need to caution people to not go charging into the water that’s as cold as it can be and still be a liquid? I shot this in the Wicklow Mountains and, if you look closely, you’ll … Continue reading →

This graphic appears inside a car trunk (glow in the dark ink, hopefully) and provides guidance on how to pop the trunk from inside the trunk. The artist further makes the assumption that something nefarious has occurred and advises a … Continue reading →

Translation:  Warning crushing hazard. I admit this one from Norway is a little gruesome… Perhaps, they should consider the speed at which their elevators descend… My husband is cursed with a acute sense of smell, so often his comment upon … Continue reading →