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Think of a doormat as your personal, free-of-charge billboard aimed at your target group—beloved friends, family members, delivery couriers, neighbors and whatnot.

You can use it however you want: most of us just pass on the opportunity, while others use it to the max. And by max, I mean getting the most insanely creative doormat to make your guest’s jaw drop before you open the door.

And to show you what kind of power a good, like really good, doormat has to put smiles on people’s faces, Bored Panda compiled a selection of the most ingenious, hilarious, and unusual ones. So that we know not every mat has to be as boring as that good old “Welcome” one that was laying on the floor long before you started renting the place. Psst! Part 1 of the doormats awaits by the corner.

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    We Got A New Front Doormat And She’s Happy About It

    We Got A New Front Doormat And She’s Happy About It

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    You could just put a plain old boring doormat by your entrance and call it a day. In fact, you probably did so, and me too. But what if it’s a missed opportunity to get your visitors talking? To bring a smile to the postman’s face? To make the courier’s day? To say something weirdly hilarious without uttering a word?

    I mean, if you have to put something out for you and your guests to wipe their shoes on before they enter your home, so why not have some fun with it? And there’s a world bigger than our own full of charming, funny, snarky puns and messages to bring some fun back to your doorstep.

    #4

    I Found A Doormat For My New Apartment That Looks Just Like My Cat, And That Makes Me Happy

    I Found A Doormat For My New Apartment That Looks Just Like My Cat, And That Makes Me Happy

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    #5

    Delivered A Package This Morning. Think I Nailed It

    Delivered A Package This Morning. Think I Nailed It

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    Loving The Doormat So Much

    Loving The Doormat So Much

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    Some messages may sound borderline awkward, like “I hope you told us you’re coming over,” “Definitely Not A Trap Door,” and “We Are Probably Pretending Not To Be Home.” Other pun ideas include “As seen in MTV cribs,” “Nice shoes,” and “All Peopled Out.” 

    Whatever you opt for, think of it as a great way to open the conversation, a perfect place to put a lighthearted pun and try it out! These days when half of the world is spending more time in the comfort of their homes, one should not miss a chance to put a smile on our tired faces.

    #7

    My Whimsical Wife Got This Doormat For The Front Entrance

    My Whimsical Wife Got This Doormat For The Front Entrance

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    Vicky Z
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm worrying that someone will know the last question and come in😅😅😅

    Demongrrrrl
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    29 mph. A study was done using a European swallow (there are none in Africa) and a wind-tunnel. This was maybe 25 years ago, I think it won an Ig-Nobel Prize.

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    Gabby M
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ohhh I LOVE this!!! “Well she turned me into a newt…I got better” AHAHAHA kills me every time.

    Sanne H.
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’d prefer “what is your favorite color” 😀

    John Louis
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In order to maintain air speed velocity a swallow has to beat its wings.....

    ERIN W.
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just what is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow? Does anyone out there know?! I would like to know because I don't know! THANK YOU!

    Sawdust
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How many walkers have you killed? How many people have you killed? Why?

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    #9

    Well, This Doormat Can’t Be Any More Fitting After Lots Of Summer Visiting. I Mean Sometimes I’d Just Like To Sit At Home And Be A Hermit

    Well, This Doormat Can’t Be Any More Fitting After Lots Of Summer Visiting. I Mean Sometimes I’d Just Like To Sit At Home And Be A Hermit

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    #10

    My Friend Got The Best Possible Doormat For Christmas

    My Friend Got The Best Possible Doormat For Christmas

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    #11

    Do Not Knock Please

    Do Not Knock Please

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    #12

    Came Home To A Surprise New Doormat

    Came Home To A Surprise New Doormat

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    #14

    My Mother Recently Got Divorced, So Her Sister Got Her This

    My Mother Recently Got Divorced, So Her Sister Got Her This

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    Jo Johannsen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a book called: I Still Miss My Husband, But My Aim Is Getting Better

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    #15

    Not Just A Doormat I Want, A Doormat I Need

    Not Just A Doormat I Want, A Doormat I Need

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    #16

    Sausage Dog Doormat

    Sausage Dog Doormat

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    #19

    A Doormat At The Hat Creek Observatory In Hat Creek

    A Doormat At The Hat Creek Observatory In Hat Creek

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    #23

    Any Dog Parent Knows This Is True. My In-Laws, Who Have 6 Rescue Dogs, Were Just Gifted This Doormat Earlier This Week

    Any Dog Parent Knows This Is True. My In-Laws, Who Have 6 Rescue Dogs, Were Just Gifted This Doormat Earlier This Week

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    #24

    The Most American Doormat

    The Most American Doormat

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    Ryan Deschanel
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a teacher who owned an "F" stamp because he had found out it was more convenient than handwritting it every time... I guess it is the same situation here.

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    #28

    This Person's Doormat

    This Person's Doormat

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    Raine Soo
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cat's log, Day 761: My captors are evil. They brought out the ultimate torture device. It is an object that shines a red dot. I lose all control when I see this dot. I never knew the humans could ever master mind control. Yet, here we are. However, there is hope for me. I am working on subsequent world domination. This is even better than peeing in their shoes.

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    #30

    This Doormat Which Says "Welcome" In Binary

    This Doormat Which Says "Welcome" In Binary

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    #31

    I See We're Laughing At Doormats Now. Here's Mine

    I See We're Laughing At Doormats Now. Here's Mine

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    #32

    Got A New Doormat Today. I Think The Neighbors Are Jealous

    Got A New Doormat Today. I Think The Neighbors Are Jealous

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    #33

    I’m Seriously So Obsessed With This Mat. It Was Definitely Worth The Wait

    I’m Seriously So Obsessed With This Mat. It Was Definitely Worth The Wait

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    Hannah Edwards
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was trying to figure out what sort of odd pointy shoes the person was wearing. It’s shadows.

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    #35

    Get A German Shepherd They Said. It'll Be Fun They Said. Fun Fact: I Made This Doormat

    Get A German Shepherd They Said. It'll Be Fun They Said. Fun Fact: I Made This Doormat

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    #36

    This Doormat Belonging To A Couple Living In My Building. Day Time Doormat Message vs. Night Time Doormat Message

    This Doormat Belonging To A Couple Living In My Building. Day Time Doormat Message vs. Night Time Doormat Message

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    #37

    New Doormat

    New Doormat

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    #38

    No, You're Hilarious Is What You Are

    No, You're Hilarious Is What You Are

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    #39

    You Need This Doormat If Your Answer Is Always No

    You Need This Doormat If Your Answer Is Always No

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    #40

    My Girlfriend Had This Doormat Custom Made For Me. Looks Like I Found Me A Keeper

    My Girlfriend Had This Doormat Custom Made For Me. Looks Like I Found Me A Keeper

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    #42

    With Those Round Yellow Eyes Staring Out Of Your Doormat, Can All The Mischievous Spirits Of Halloween Even Dare To Eye Your Threshold?

    With Those Round Yellow Eyes Staring Out Of Your Doormat, Can All The Mischievous Spirits Of Halloween Even Dare To Eye Your Threshold?

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    #44

    If You’re Amazon Prime Or Food Delivery, I’ll Accept, But You Mess With Nap Time, And I’ll Come For You

    If You’re Amazon Prime Or Food Delivery, I’ll Accept, But You Mess With Nap Time, And I’ll Come For You

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    #46

    This Doormat At My Friend's Apartment Building

    This Doormat At My Friend's Apartment Building

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    #48

    Ya'll Have Been Warned

    Ya'll Have Been Warned

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    #49

    The Dog Is The Doorbell

    The Dog Is The Doorbell

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    #50

    Tuesday Mood

    Tuesday Mood

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    #51

    My Boyfriend Thought My Welcome Mat Says "Adios, Gay" But It's "Hola" When You Arrive And "Adios" When You Leave

    My Boyfriend Thought My Welcome Mat Says "Adios, Gay" But It's "Hola" When You Arrive And "Adios" When You Leave

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    #53

    Doormat

    Doormat

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    Jazzy Mc. Jaz
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    3 years ago

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    Always beware of the wife! there either crazy or will become crazy

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    #54

    Doormat Instructions

    Doormat Instructions

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    #56

    Blessed Doormat

    Blessed Doormat

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    Laura Mende (Human)
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Happy little doormat... With a bunch of happy little trees... 😊😊😊

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    #59

    "Hold The Door!" My Neighbor's Doormat

    "Hold The Door!" My Neighbor's Doormat

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    #60

    Friendly Reminder For A Guest

    Friendly Reminder For A Guest

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    #61

    Who Else Is Acting Brand New When They Move Into A New Crib?

    Who Else Is Acting Brand New When They Move Into A New Crib?

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    #67

    There's A Lot Of Boys In Our House

    There's A Lot Of Boys In Our House

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    #70

    I Thought This Doormat Was Pretty Clever

    I Thought This Doormat Was Pretty Clever

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    June
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the localhost IP :) Geeky "home sweet home" (I think a lot of people don't get it)

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    #72

    It's Starting To Look A Bit Like Fall Around Here

    It's Starting To Look A Bit Like Fall Around Here

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    #73

    Welcome To My House. No Stupid People Beyond This Point

    Welcome To My House. No Stupid People Beyond This Point

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    #74

    Wife And I Made An Elder Scrolls/Skyrim Welcome Mat For The Apartment

    Wife And I Made An Elder Scrolls/Skyrim Welcome Mat For The Apartment

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    #75

    This Doormat Is Wiser Than Most People At My School

    This Doormat Is Wiser Than Most People At My School

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    Ryan Deschanel
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    College is the worst years of a life. Loneliness, boredom, loneliness, overwork, loneliness, poor health, loneliness, depression, loneliness, anxiety, money issues, loneliness, no social scene, loneliness... and loneliness too.

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    #76

    A Doormat For The Antisocial Home Owner

    A Doormat For The Antisocial Home Owner

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    #77

    The Homer Simpson In My Welcome Mat Fits The Floor Tile Perfectly

    The Homer Simpson In My Welcome Mat Fits The Floor Tile Perfectly

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    #79

    I Went To Buy A Book For My Nephew And I End Up With That Doormat... Love It

    I Went To Buy A Book For My Nephew And I End Up With That Doormat... Love It

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    #81

    My New Doormat. Translated For Non-Groot-Speakers

    My New Doormat. Translated For Non-Groot-Speakers

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    New Doormat

    New Doormat

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    #83

    Best Doormat Ever

    Best Doormat Ever

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    #84

    Leave Your Shoes (And Your Opinions) At The Door

    Leave Your Shoes (And Your Opinions) At The Door

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    #85

    Why Have A Boring Old Door Mat When You Can Make A Unique Statement Coming And Going

    Why Have A Boring Old Door Mat When You Can Make A Unique Statement Coming And Going

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    #86

    I See Your Portal Doormat, And Raise You The Dimension

    I See Your Portal Doormat, And Raise You The Dimension

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    #87

    I Love My Doormat. His Name Is Mat. It Makes Me Giggle Every Time I Come Home. My Guests Enjoy Him Too

    I Love My Doormat. His Name Is Mat. It Makes Me Giggle Every Time I Come Home. My Guests Enjoy Him Too

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    #88

    Made A Doormat For My New Place Today

    Made A Doormat For My New Place Today

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    #90

    "Porch" Decorations Complete

    "Porch" Decorations Complete

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    #91

    It's For Using Also

    It's For Using Also

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    #93

    My New Doormat

    My New Doormat

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    #94

    A Doormat To Let Your Guests Feel Welcome

    A Doormat To Let Your Guests Feel Welcome

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