There was a time when you would see the simple and undecorated labels on the doors of the bathrooms. After all, it was a place with no frills and no humor, and somewhere to be just for business. However, those days are long gone. People have started to get creative with the labels and sometimes, we think that they have gone too far. From weird shapes to combined letters to pictograms, here are some of the funniest bathroom signs that you’ve ever seen.
Chromosomes
We all know of the chromosomal representation for males and females, having studied it in our biology classes. But never had we imagined that we would end up seeing those representations on the doors of bathrooms. XX is for females and XY is for males if you are wondering.
Drink Orders
Now, this might seem quite offensive to some people but it is all in good fun. The most popular drinks for males and females is a beer and martini respectively. They seem fun and we admire the bar’s creativity on the doors.
Talkative Doors
We all know that men talk a lot less than women but that should not have been displayed on the doors like this. It is quite amazing how people can come up with such innovative ideas.
Watering The Pot
This nursery depiction is probably the most clever way to depict the genders. It is pretty funny and either way, the flower gets the water that it wants.
Unisex Door
Now, this door is not discriminating according to gender. It is an all-inclusive bathroom for the LGBTQ+ community. We think it is pretty cool that the restroom wanted everyone to feel included.
Roosters & Cats
We all know what this is referencing and we think it is hilarious. These two animals have quite a lot to do with the labels that are there on the bathroom doors. If you do not understand, maybe you need to go out and talk to people.
Superhero
Every sci-fi fan will love this sign because they used superheroes on the label. And who does not love R2-D2? All members of the differently-enabled community are also included in the restroom.
Etiquettes
We all know who wants to put the seat down and who does not care about it. It is a pretty creative way to signify the male and female restrooms. Males are supposed to keep the toilet seat up as a courtesy to the next user, while females keep the seat down.
Pay Attention
The slightest details can alter reality or perception, and that’s what this bathroom sign shows. You have to look closely to see what these pictures are trying to convey, but there is a slight difference between the two! The two images look similar at first glance, but if you look closer, you’ll know which bathroom you’re supposed to use!
Beer Pouring
Some people like the beer to be poured from the bottle while others like it to run from the tap. And the beer flows differently in each instance. This bar decided to use the flow as a depiction of the labels on the restrooms.
The Right Direction
What’s better than a funny sign telling you which way to the nearest restroom? Well, not much, especially with this specific signage. We just can’t emphasize enough how funny this sign is! For men in a relationship with women, we suggest you take the advice on this bathroom sign by heart to lessen possible conflicts in the future.
Popeye
We have all watched Popeye The Sailor Man in our childhood. The classic cartoon from the 30s has made it to the bathroom labels and they will impress the people who visit the restrooms.
Which one are you?
Whether you’re a chick or a chick magnet, you’re bound to get a giggle out of these cute bathroom signs! Although some people might claim it’s hard to distinguish which sign applies to whom, most people would be able to look at these signs and laugh.
Brainstorming
Some of our best ideas do come to us in the restroom. This message may seem random but it is more creative than just the women’s and men’s signs.
Bows
These bathroom signs take a nicer, cuter approach in distinguishing which restroom is for whom. Whether it’s a bow on your head or a bow around your neck, there is one clear way to tell the women’s restroom apart from the men’s restroom. And that’s just what these two signs did!
Fruits
Fruit is great but we do not want it depicted on the bathroom labels. No one wants to eat the fruit in there. But these two fruits are very commonly used to depict men and women.
A New Take on TP
For sale on thecraftyblogstalker.com, this sign is quite the comedy piece! We’re sure everyone can relate to this, too! Looking for a small space in your restroom at home to decorate? This sign just might do the trick. We think it’d make for a great picture in a bathroom at the local pub, too.
Had To Go
This is a very hilarious sign because it is so perfect for the restroom. The sign was there at a Lego Land shop, showing four people who wanted to use the restroom right away.
Happy Pride!
Who’s to say public restrooms can’t convey a good message? Yet another inclusive bathroom sign, this one also makes our list of the most creative bathroom signs ever made. Another great thing about it is that it only takes one sign! Inclusive, creative, and affirming, this bathroom sign does it all!
Shadows Behind The Door
What can we say? These bathroom signs are truly out of the box! Far from your typical signages, these bathroom labels use human-sized figures to show whose bathroom is whose. If you’re scared of ghostly figures, this sign might spook you!
Religious Signs
You can find these toilet signs at Holy Island. The brothers and sisters may refer to something in the religious community but they also clarify the restrooms that you should use.
Which Knot Are You?
The two knots are clear indicators of the gender that the ropes are trying to signify. You probably need a dirty mind to understand them but the sign is inevitably funny even if you do not.
Uniquely Wired
Talk about artistic and creative, this painting is quite the design! While this may look like an ordinary design for a music bar, you’ll be surprised to know there’s more to it than meets the eye. Look closer, and you’ll see the cable wires pointing to whom each bathroom door is meant to use. It’s a better sign than your typical men’s and women’s sign!
Skiing Right
These signs were present in a Slovakian ski resort and they show two adorable skiers trying to use the loo. They are relevant to the resort and they just love skiing so much that they won’t slip out of their slides to use the restroom.
Advice To Entertain
We can’t help but notice the passive-aggressive tone on these theater bathroom signs. They are creative, but is it really necessary to tell people what to do? It must be, especially in the bathroom! Housekeeping personnel must have thought it was funny to include theater puns on their bathroom signs, and we couldn’t agree more.
Hard to Miss
With all of the flashy games, noises, and neon signs, arcades are one of the easiest places to lose track of time. And, when you lose track of time, you may also lose a sense of your surroundings.
Fortunately, finding the restroom in this arcade will be simple thanks to the signs pointing in the right direction! We’re curious if the actual bathroom doors feature these adorable characters as well!
Unleash it!
Who would have guessed that dogs would be used to demonstrate proper restroom signage? Here’s an excellent example!
We’re not sure if these bathroom signs were intended for a vet office or a pet hotel, but the dogs are adorable! After all, who hasn’t seen dogs do the things that these signs are referring to?
Good Stuff
Almost everyone enjoys a good slice of pizza! But we never imagined pizza could represent anything other than one of the world’s most popular foods.
By using images of pizza on their bathroom signs, this pizza parlor took creativity to the next level. These signs, on the other hand, may perplex people due to their randomness!
The Simpsons
Who doesn’t enjoy watching The Simpsons? It’s no surprise that even years after it first aired on television, this show can still be found in unexpected places, including the restroom!
Our favorite dysfunctional, animated couple, Homer and Marge, couldn’t have come up with a more clever label for their bathroom labels than this comic bookstore!
May the force be with you!
Do you think Star Wars could ever appear on a bathroom door? Consider again! Star Wars, it turns out, can be mentioned almost anywhere or in any context.
With their lightsabers and all, we have two cartoon characters that resemble one of the most popular movie franchises of all time.
Culturally Appropriate
Our cultural upbringing shapes a large part of who we are. Sometimes this includes common nicknames, such as in Australia, where men are referred to as blokes and women as Sheila’s.
An outback town in Australia decided to highlight its local language by including slang in its bathroom signs. Congratulations on your exceptional creativity and appreciation for local culture!
The Other Way Around
The creators of these bathroom signs most likely enjoyed playing pranks as children and decided to have some fun with their customers as well.
With hands pointing to the opposite door, we hope users don’t waste time determining which door to enter before it’s too late!
Wash Your Hands!
While most bathrooms simply try to label their doors, others, such as this one, try to promote healthy habits.
You read that right: wash your hands! No matter who or what you are, whether a mermaid or a four-legged creature, this sign gets one thing right: it reminds everyone to wash their hands after using the restroom!
Shoes Make the Call
These two pairs of shoes are more than just shoes to walk around in! Who would have thought that a pair of shoes would be used to differentiate between men’s and women’s restrooms?
To distinguish two public restroom doors, a pair of high heels and men’s dress shoes are displayed. Do you believe they are labeled enough for people to know where to go?
Mickey & Minnie
If you’re a Disney fan, you’ll love this bathroom sign! What better way to show off bathroom signage than with two of the most famous mice in the world, Mickey and Minnie? Plus, how cute is Minnie’s polka-dot ensemble?
And it appears that this particular sign is indicating that it is open to both men and women. Overall, it’s a win-win situation!
Ladies & Gents
On the left, we have what appears to be a mustache smiley face, and on the right, we have a smiley face with exaggerated eyelashes. Sure, it’s pretty much stereotyping what men and women look like, but it gets the point across. And we think these bathroom signs are adorable!
3D Bathroom Murals
We’re not sure where this restroom display is in the world, but it’s a unique twist on standard restroom signage! Apart from the black and white tones, this style is also quite modern.
You may have to look closely to tell which bathroom is which, but overall, it’s a fantastic design!
Rope Signs
Another application for rope for bathroom signs! After all, who’s to say that bathroom signs can’t be made out of rope? These nautical signs take on a nautical theme and are ideal for ocean-front properties or ships. The tiny figures are also adorable.
Home Alone Reference
Here’s another sign instructing people to wash their hands! After all, it’s significant, so it stands to reason that it’s a common phrase.
It’s a reference to Home Alone, when Kevin McCallister mouths the Angels With Dirty Faces line, “Keep the change, ya filthy animal!”
Defending the Press
We are all aware that we should only flush toilet paper down the toilet. After all, it has the potential to clog the toilet and the pipes, resulting in a major disaster for everyone. But, according to this sign, someone was also flushing The New York Times down the toilet! Seriously, no matter how much you dislike something, flushing it down the toilet is never a good idea!
Which way to flip the TP?
Who hasn’t argued over how to properly flip a new roll of toilet paper? Even though it’s ridiculous, it’s a common disagreement among household members!
This embroidered sign demonstrates the proper procedure! So, the next time you’re changing the toilet paper roll, just remember the sign.
Bathroom Etiquette
Combine an inspirational quote with proper bathroom etiquette to create this lovely bathroom sign for your favorite powder room! Remember that replacing a used toilet paper roll is just common courtesy. If you see something that needs to be changed, change it! The following person will undoubtedly appreciate the gesture.
No Sprinkles Allowed
Although this bathroom sign appears delicate and stylish, the message is clear: no sprinkles in the restroom! It’s amusing and adorable, but it also conveys an important message, especially to notoriously messy children!
So feel free to display this gem of a sign in the children’s restroom!
The “Holding It” Stance
It’s a universally recognized pose: desperate, uncomfortable people crossing their legs because they need to go now. Hopefully, anyone hurrying through either of these bathroom doors isn’t exacerbated by seeing these signs. Seeing a reminder of your discomfort frequently aggravates it!
Help end this dog’s drinking problem!
Oh, no. You know that if the owners of this bathroom and their adorable dog went to the trouble of putting up a sign, their dog has probably had a few potty-mouthed cocktails in the past.
One simple preventative measure is to ensure that bathroom users always close the lid. Another option is to purchase a doggy drinking fountain, as having a source of fresh, running water will deter your dog from drinking what they believe is toilet bowl punch.
This could end poorly
This bathroom, whether by design or by accident, has the potential to confuse a large number of people. We can’t help but wonder if the mural remained the same, couldn’t they simply change the signs? Most smaller public restrooms, such as the one pictured above, don’t always have a urinal in the men’s room, so as long as both stalls have toilets, we don’t think anyone would mind the swap.
Calling all Beetlejuice fans
If you’re a big fan of Beetlejuice, we’re sure you’ll love this Maitlands-themed bathroom sign. If you’re not a fan of Beetlejuice or haven’t seen the film, know that your creeped-out, hairs-on-the-back-of-your-neck reaction to these bizarre figures is entirely justified. Those eyeballs perched atop the long tongue will undoubtedly haunt our nightmares for the foreseeable future.
A Watchful Audience
If these wall decals could talk, they’d probably say something like, “You can do it!” “Oh my goodness!” and “OMG!”
Depending on your… equipment, a trip to this bathroom could be either amusing or uncomfortable. While we appreciate that each of these three wall women has a distinct personality, the elderly lady has to be our favorite. Her perplexed expression is priceless!
Anatomically Correct Light Switches
When it comes to light switch covers, less is sometimes more. Unless you’re the owner of this bathroom, who decided to experiment with these decorative switchplates? While we appreciate the subtle humor of these switches, we’re perplexed by how close together the double switches on the lady’s side are. Are they even code-compliant, let alone functional?
Bad Advice
Yuck! We could sanitize a brand new, never-been-used toilet a hundred times and still refuse to follow the advice of this cheeky sign. However, it’s quite amusing when you consider that this sign was most likely intended for a kitchen, where there are plenty of bowls full of tasty frosting and cookie dough to lick instead of nasty toilet residue. By putting this sign in the wrong room of the house, the bathroom owner demonstrated a sick sense of humor!
To flush or not to flush: that’s never the question
You should always flush after washing your hands and avoid sprinkling the toilet seat. Another common courtesy in the restroom that some people seem to overlook.
This sign is a great reminder to always flush the toilet before leaving the restroom. It also adds a sense of humor to an otherwise dull bathroom!
