“‘Be careful. That ice is slippery’—Everyone after you slip on ice”

People seem to warn about icy conditions after a person already slips. This joke was posted on X/Twitter by National Park Service on January 18, 2024:
 
“‘Be careful. That ice is slippery’ - Everyone after you slip on ice.”
 
 
X/Twitter
National Park Service
@NatlParkService
“Be careful. That ice is slippery” - Everyone after you slip on ice.
Icy trail? Be willing to turn around if conditions are not favorable. Make this decision while still on your feet and not when you’re crawling across the ice questioning your life choices.
10:39 AM · Jan 18, 2024
 
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National Park Service
January 18, 2024 at 10:44 AM ·
“Be careful. That ice is slippery” - Everyone after you slip on ice.
 
X/Twitter
National Park Service
@NatlParkService
“Be careful. That ice is slippery” - Everyone after you slip on ice.
4:16 PM · Dec 3, 2024
 
Bluesky
🪬🇺🇦🌻 mon petit choufleur 💙🇺🇸🪬
‪@asassytart.bsky.social‬
“Be careful. That ice is slippery”
- Everyone after you slip on ice.
9:44 AM · Jan 21, 2025
 
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Alaska
@Alaska0420
Moose-ing around on ice.
“Be careful. That ice is slippery” - Everyone after you slip on ice. Thanks. Tis the season for trips. You know, trips, falls, and sliding down icy driveways.” 🫎❄️🎄
12:26 PM · Dec 22, 2025
   
X/Twitter
National Park Service
@NatlParkService
“Be careful. That ice is slippery” - Everyone after you slip on ice.
11:29 AM · Jan 6, 2026