Darwin Award?

I wonder if the sign was put up after someone qualified themselves for a Darwin Award?  

Lou in Utah

Large enough font, but I'm

Large enough font, but I'm surprised it is not in another language also like in RIchmond.

http://vancouversun.com/life/vancouver-is-most-asian-city-outside-asia-what-are-the-ramifications

Not sure if anyone qualified for an award:

http://www.tricitynews.com/news/west-coast-express-shut-down-after-fatal-accident-in-coquitlam-1.435510

'Instructions not clear, licking third rail'

I wonder if they should just remove the signs and let the problem sort itself out...

Vancouver Island, BC

Canadians have a great sense of humor, at least on the island . . . 

I think this was added

caution

 2007 west of Haltwhistle UK

That's one unique

That's one unique sign/warning.

RE: Darwin Award?

Nope.  Being hit by a train doesn't count.

Rules

So how are the Darwin Awards actually determined?

Nominees significantly improve the gene pool by eliminating themselves from the human race in an obviously stupid way. They are self-selected examples of the dangers inherent in a lack of common sense, and all human races, cultures, and socioeconomic groups are eligible to compete. Actual winners must meet the following criteria:

Reproduction
   Out of the gene pool: dead or sterile.
Excellence
   Astounding misapplication of judgment.
Self-Selection
   Cause one's own demise.
Maturity
   Capable of sound judgment.
Veracity
   The event must be true.

Not a Darwin (but not safe either)
* Whizzing on an electric wire
* Smoking in an oxygen tent
* Being hit by a train or automobile
* Aerosol cans, etc., in the oven
* Climbing into zoo cages
* Falling off precipice while posing or pissing
* Carbon monoxide poisoning
* Most autoerotic deaths
* all too common!

http://www.darwinawards.com/rules/

These ones are still my favorite:

Darwin Awards

I stand corrected.

Lou in Utah

Ummm...

Sooooo... does one pay the $200 fine before, or AFTER the instant death... I am quite confused...

Another one

$200 Fine

This one needs a pay before use box under the sign. Thanks for the chuckles.

Jack

A couple of my favourites...

...One is even train realted

Couldn't find the old picture, but a sign..................

............in some fancy garden with footpaths in England states:

"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN WILL NOT, OTHERS MUST NOT, WALK ON THE GRASS"

Peter

Some more funny signs...

In and around railway stations, stops, and railcars...

 

 

 

 

 

(I'm guessing this is at the Sarcastica Station Stop)

And finally...

 

And they keep coming

http://oz-free-mo.com/members/index.php/Aaron/Test/Caution-This-Sign-Has-Sharp-Edges

http://oz-free-mo.com/members/index.php/Aaron/Test/Sign-Not-In-Use

Tony

Tony, that sign warning about

Tony, that sign warning about the sharp edges brings to mind when I was in the midst of an ice cream indulgence while taking a shortcut on a path; focused on watching my footing then split my head open on the edge of a metal sign.

Safety tip

My safety tip is not to travel on the Yokohama subway - just in case. Part of notice from station route map sign with advice to passengers:

Serendipitous Snap at a London Tube Stop...

Judge Judy rather adds to the signs above the doors...

Ken Hatch

An Oldie but a Goodie...