Fish Crossing by auntietk
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These signs are everywhere around here. (Of course they don't all say "Lunds Gulch!") Does anyone think they're as funny as I do? I'm about 5'4" tall. I just got out of my car and walked over to the sign, which is clearly above my head, and took the picture from a standing position.
Never seen a fish that high up in the air. Never seen a fish on the road. No little fishy crossing guards with dripping wet crossing flags. Never. To the best of my knowledge, the creek runs UNDER the road, and the fish swim in the water there in perfect safety. What is it, exactly, that I need to know about this event while I'm driving down the road? (The fish silhouette is a salmon, for those of you keeping track at home.) I see dead possums and squirrels by the side of the road on a pretty regular basis, but I have never, ever, in my whole entire life seen fish roadkill.
Maybe it's just me - I admit to having a bit of an odd sense of humor, but the Snohomish County Public Works Department (Washington State) has clearly spent a lot of money having these signs made and putting them up, and it just strikes me as being a bit . . . well, . . . weird! Somebody decided that we needed these things. Somebody else agreed. What elaborate process must have been conceived and executed in order for these signs to have been erected!
The mind boggles.
Comments (30)
vaggabondd
rotflmao I love it. I love it. I have to go there. I will be like the bad wolf pretending to be waiting for them to go bye right before I hook them :)Very Funny
keeneye
LOL!!!!!! This is very strange!!! The only thing I can think of is when it floods, I've seen the salmon crossing the road in the flood waters?? But if that's not it?? go figure????? Great catch!!!!!!
Digitaleagle
That falls in the category of HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM, LOL. Thanks for the laugh.
NekhbetSun
LOLOL Fish Crossing indeed !!!!! and I think it's hilarious too....what in the world are those people thinking....here in Florida we get the occasional walking catfish ....never seen one, but I heard tell of 'em :o) ...and yes, it's a real fish, not one of those fish stories And soooo nice to see another little hobbit here besides me chortling merrily... but ya got me beat by an inch, you taller than moi person, you LOL Ok, didn't mean this to turn into a novella...one of those sleepless, toss n turn nights, soooo where do I go? why my fave little hang out searching for the latest eye candy....ok, you don't have to get the hook, I'm a-goin' :o) Thanks for the groovy and entertaining pic dear Tara! Hugz...whew :o)
sharky_
They must have some pretty big fish with legs...lol Excellent find. Aloha
cmolsen2002
I LOVE it! It reminds me of 'No Huntin', No Shootin', No Fission' Thanks for this chuckle!
MrsLubner
It makes as much sense as a little town out here putting in tunnels under their roads so the toads can migrate for mating season without being squashed on the road... Love it!
acquilon
ahahahah a sign with the sense of the humor beautiful capture
Cosine
How bizarre! I did some Googling and found a few references, but no explanation. Someone suggested they might be there because of potential flooding, but I don't see why anyone would make that connection. I found a county financial statement noting that they cost a bit over $1600, but it didn't say for how many. Interesting and thought-provoking photo, Tara. Thanks for sharing.
Bossie_Boots
Omg lol i have seen it all now only thing i can think of is flooding to but fish crossing the mind does boggle excellent capture hugs lou x
prionbrain
Hahaha!!! It is deffinitely extremely funny:))! I hope they have their lights on;))) hehehe
Kelena
never seen such a sign in Germany:)
fredster66
Thanks for sharing this... it made me smile. Good find!
helanker
AAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAAHHHHAAA ! This is SO funny LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL NO, words I havent for this. Only laughter. Thanks Tara for sharing this Mystery. GGGGGG 5* for making me laugh so much. :)
awjay
were they flying fish ????
alhak
LOL...is an odd sign for sure...someone has a sense of humour in the works department also i think
MagikUnicorn
Great shot! Save the Animal
Janiss
Strange and funny... good capture!
hipps13
Thanks for the laugh, Tara Your words were cool to read Makes me want to go fishing maybe a first when a fish flies might end up on the road with me along Sweet weekend to you Awesome work!!!!!
goodoleboy
Hmmmm, a very handsome sign, indeed, but, like you, I must ask isn't this going a bit overboard on fish protection (no pun intended)? Admittedly, dead slimy fish on the road could create somewhat of a traffic hazard -- nothing like screeching to a halt on top of the squishy remains of an ichthyoid creature(s). Then again, there are fish that can walk on dry land, and there are also flying fish. So, one never knows, does one? Anyway, fine POV, clarity, and beautiful blue colors in this remarkable capture, Tara!
lizzibell
LOL nice capture...
Ionel
Maybe they are only to cheer people up! :)
alphalioness
OMG! This made me laugh!!! I really needed a good chuckle this week.
lilbiscuit
Very cute shot.
moochagoo
Excellent, he, he !!
JillianElf
Now we are hoping we can find one of these today...it would be sooooo much easier than actually "fishing" for fish...LOL Love this Tara and your sense of humor. I am writing our parks and recs department as I comment..;) Hugs,
MaydaMason
this sign make me smile :) i'm really curious to trepassing this point!
rockstrider
Love it lol. Great share!
Gustave
super!
mlofrano
funny. Is there a wheelchair ramp, I hope?