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Posted by Chelle
We saw this one while out driving today and thought it was kind of funny:
I don’t know too many people who could push a dump truck, do you? This one probably weighs between 15,000 and 30,000 lbs.
I’m sure there is a logical explanation what this really mean that a dump truck driver could explain to me, but out of context and with no understanding of dump trucks it makes you wonder who in the world would want to try to push a dump truck…and if you did try to push it, what would happen?
By ameo from bluecirclet , good mood on Aug 25, 2008 | Reply
i don’t think they mean it as letterally , i think they mean it as a figure of speech like
“don’t push me or else ” ” don’t make me mad”
perhaps something like that .. i don’t know ,
By connor from UB Funkeys on Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
Actually it is an instruction to the bigger trucks behind it not to attempt to push it out of the way - dump trucks can spill their load if this is done.
By Chelle on Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
I like that double meaning ameo.
I knew somebody would enlighten me to the actual meaning of it Connor
Thanks!
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By Reverse Funnel System on Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
Well, nobody in this world can push a dump truck or nobody will dare try it. Maybe it is too dangerous that’s why they put a sign “Do nut Push”
By Freelance Guru on Aug 27, 2008 | Reply
Worlds strongest man could. Maybe it used to belong to him and his wife got bored of him blowing his back out.
By Mike from Anti Scams Product Reviews on Aug 27, 2008 | Reply
I wouldn’t dare to push it/him even without this message
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By Loren from Sandals & Flip Flops on Aug 27, 2008 | Reply
I believe it’s written as a joke. It’s not likely that anyone would attempt to do it, and that’s what makes it funny.
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By kouji from haiku poems examples on Aug 28, 2008 | Reply
perhaps one of the truck drivers had a little too much free time on his hands?
i mean, i have no idea how that can be serious. 
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By thehunkygardener on Aug 28, 2008 | Reply
I have seen that warning on many dump trucks and always wondered myself. I did some research and Connor is right.
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By neolight hair on Aug 29, 2008 | Reply
I assumed it was sort of a redundant warning: “You’re not going to be able to push me anyway, so don’t bother trying!”
By Real Estate Websites on Aug 29, 2008 | Reply
I wouldn’t try to push that big dump truck. And I think you are crazy if you do that.
By Tim from Personalized Beer Coasters on Sep 10, 2008 | Reply
Like Connor said, it is a warning to other trucks not to push on it with their bumper or the load might dump. And also, to Superman
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By Nick from work accident claims on Sep 19, 2008 | Reply
Never seen that before but guess it is a reference to the opening at the back of the lorry spilling the load if it is pushed. Although it does sound a little stupid.
By Handbag for life on Sep 21, 2008 | Reply
I guess that’s because you are so humoristic that you can relate the sign to the superman. And it’s quite funny. If I was the one who saw “don’t push” ,I wouldn’t pay attention at all.
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By Phil from superman belt buckle on Oct 13, 2008 | Reply
I’ve seen that many times and never thought of it as humorous until now. Never gave it a second thought. The warning is actually for backhoe drivers. sometimes in the rock plant the backhoe drivers will push on the gates to try to close them or move the truck. It bends the gate.