# Vulgar Traffic Signs A Spokane, Washington Traffic Light Flips Off Drivers By JDurhamII | Published 2010-12-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-way-we-all-feel References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/rude-traffic-light/74700/) & [dlisted](http://dlisted.com/node/39893) This traffic light in Spokane, Washington just reflects a road rage sentiment. According to the source, it was an accident caused by moisture getting into the sign, but a person who's frustrated while in traffic could refer to it as divine intervention. If nothing else, this particular Washington traffic light could serve as a little [comic relief](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youll-swear-by-them) in our daily commute. Accidental or not, these types of things are priceless. **Implications** - Especially when you're in a rush, there's no denying that these overly honest traffic lights are an accurate depiction of the way red lights and [stop signs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-bus-safety) make commuters feel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Honest Traffic Signs:** Opportunities for companies to design humorous traffic signs with straightforward messages that resonate with drivers. - **Interactive Signs:** A trend toward interactive traffic signs that engage drivers in unexpected ways. - **Smart Infrastructure:** Smart traffic infrastructure that can monitor and respond to changing weather conditions to prevent moisture damage to signs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunities for marketing and advertising companies to create engaging and humorous traffic signs that resonate with consumers. - **Smart Infrastructure:** A trend toward smart infrastructure in cities that can monitor and respond to changing weather conditions. - **Automotive:** Using technology in cars to interact with smart traffic infrastructure and improve the safety and flow of traffic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Traffic Light-Inspired Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-light-bench.md) - [IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-beacon-concept.md) - [Pedestrian-Detecting Crosswalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pedestrian-crosswalk.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Turn Signal Armbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flasher-armbands.md) - [Cheeky Inaccurate Language Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-wonky-english.md) - [Timely Delivery-Centric Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-pizza-4.md) - [AI-Assisted Urban Traffic Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-traffic-management.md) - [Omnidirectional Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vis-lightpool-taillight.md) - [AI-Powered Signage Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parky-ai.md)