Deciphering Squirrel Secrets

IKEA’s iconic assembly manuals have mastered the art of silent instruction, guiding millions through the maze of flat-pack furniture construction with nary a word.

Yet, not all visual aids are as eloquent. Consider the baffling sign that has left many scratching their heads: is it a warning against squirrel disruption or a bizarre notice about subterranean creatures? And what to make of the ambiguous $100 mentioned at the bottom – a penalty or a peculiar bounty involving a hammer and a squirrel? Insight, anyone?.