Zany Chinese U* Sign: "One Small Step Forward, One Giant Leap For Civilization

Aiden Starling

Updated Monday, August 19, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In an amusing and culturally insightful display, a sign above a u***** in China has caught the attention of social media users, including those on Reddit. This quirky and practical piece of public signage humorously encourages proper restroom etiquette with a clever twist.

The sign, prominently mounted against a light-colored marble wall, features a blue icon of a male figure standing in front of a vertical line resembling a u*****. Below this icon, a bilingual message appears, written in both Chinese and English. The Chinese text reads:

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上前一小步

文明一大步

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The English translation humorously states:

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One Small Step Forward

One Giant Leap For Civilization

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Below this, additional Chinese characters, "琴湖溪里," likely denote the name or location of the place.

This sign has sparked numerous reactions and comments on Reddit. One user remarked on the absurdity of the situation, saying, "There is a u***** in front of you and people drop the u**** on the floor like wtf, feel bad for the janitors." Another user shared a similar experience from a different location, "I’ve seen a similar sign at the Chennai train station. It said, 'Gentlemen, stand closer, it’s shorter than you think.'"

The witty nature of the sign has also led to some clever wordplay and jokes among users. One comment humorously noted, "Coincidentally, people that don’t pee close to the u***** are called astronautauts." Another offered a humorous take on the historical context, "Maybe this is what Chairman Mao's great leap forward was about."

The sign has also highlighted cultural observations, with one user commenting, "It's not often that I see intentional humor in Chinese everyday life." Another user echoed this sentiment, stating, "China. You funny. 👍"

This sign is a testament to the universal appeal of humor and the importance of maintaining cleanliness in public spaces. It's a small but significant reminder that sometimes, a little bit of wit can go a long way in promoting civil behavior.

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Top Comments from Reddit

aniinreallife

exactly man, There is a f***ing u***** in front of you and people drop the u**** on the floor like wtf, feel bad for the janitors

PhyrexianMan

Coincidentally, people that don’t pee close to the u***** are called a******strunauts

-_-Pol

meanwhile sign my friend have seen over u***** in army: "Shooters with short barrel and low muzzle velocity are to engage target at closer range"

fjv08kl

I’ve seen a similar sign at the Chennai train station. It said, “Gentlemen, stand closer, it’s shorter than you think”

ihateroomba

Is this the hand or the d***?

Roulette-Adventures

I'm not surprised the sign is in place. Way tooooo many just p*** on the floor.

Souljaboyfire

Maybe this is what Chairman Mao's great leap forward was about.

Alugar

That small step is into a puddle of u**** depending on when you go p***.

Admetus

This is the standard u***** sign in China but unsurprisingly the Chinese don't really read signs. It's pretty much like flogging a dead horse.

rodbrs

Hmm. It's not often that I see intentional humor in Chinese every day life. Not saying it doesn't happen, just that I can't remember seeing it.

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