(Important Note: I have only uploaded the glyphs I have used in practice sentences and sample constructions. Therefore, not every glyph indicated on these "source" pages is available on my website at the moment. Instead, you'll probably see a lot of these little guys, , indicating that the image can't be loaded.) |
There's a rich tradition of symbols used by hobos to pass important messages onto their fellow wanderers. Unfortunately, most of these are too specific for our purposes. Do we really need a glyph for "It's easy to pick the locks here"? There are a few interesting signs with the potential for generic applications -- such as signs for danger, police and dogs -- but most of these are fighting an uphill battle against more common symbols used in, for example, traffic signs.
SIGN | MEANING | LOCALE |
Angry dogs, mean people | Sweden, UK | |
Leave this place | USA | |
Gentleman | USA | |
Here it is | USA | |
Don't knock here | UK | |
People here are afraid of tramps | UK | |
Alcohol | US |
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Last updated January 2004
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