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Most signs you’ll see on the street either deliver information (“Beware of Dog”) or instructions (“Do Not Enter”). But occasionally, you will encounter one that is out of the ordinary. 

The Give Me A Sign Facebook group features photos of billboards, store windows, and car windshields. They are often funny, witty, and cleverly play on words. If you’re having a bad day, these posts could be your source of free laughs

Jumping off Bored Panda’s previous piece, we’ve compiled a new set of photos from the page.

The public Facebook group has more than 950,000 followers as of this posting. As the ‘About’ section states, the goal is to be “a sanctuary to escape the daily grind and just relax and laugh.”

Discussing politics, religion, and other hot-button topics is primarily avoided because they “only serve to spoil the fun atmosphere.”

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Sue Denham
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I worked there I'd be itching for a customer to ask where they could find garden supplies.

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A funny sign will make anyone look, and advertisers know this. According to the online billboard company Movia, 30% of campaigns incorporate some form of humor, and 50% of TV ads follow the same strategy. 

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What makes a funny ad powerful is its instant hook on a person’s emotions. The message becomes memorable and tends to stick for a long time. 

Market research company Kantar Media mentioned six humor styles often used in advertising: The childish prank, shock value, the everyday laugh, the innocent smile, the put-down, and clever wit.

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However, veteran content marketer and LinkedIn influencer Steve Olenski pointed out in an article for Forbes that humor has a potential downside. For one, an inappropriate joke could make your brand seem amateurish.

There is also the mistake of making jokes to draw some buzz, which Olenski strongly advises against. 

“If people think you’re cracking jokes for the sole purpose of getting more attention, you’ll be seen as exploitative rather than funny.”

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Apart from keeping things light, avoiding serious topics deters you from touching on sensitive matters. Treading those waters carries a potential threat, according to Olenski, who also advises being extra careful when joking about a group of people and certain issues. 

“Kenneth Cole tried to make a joke about Egyptian rioting being related to their new spring collection back in 2012,” Olenski wrote. “It didn’t go over well.”

Conversely, Olenski shared some key areas where humor could significantly enhance the existing message. One of them is for an already valuable piece of work. 

"If you're writing up an article or eBook that's helping people understand a complex topic, making an occasional joke or writing with a more tongue-in-cheek voice is only going to make that work more appealing and memorable."

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Hmmm hmmmm
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Apparently if the firsts gin of madness is talking to yourself , then the fifth sign is losing arguments with yourself

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LauraDragonWench
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let's see *does internal check* - four were lying, one said he was lying but can only tell the truth, two others picked their noses and flung boogers at me, the 5-year-old made a face and got it stuck that way, and the rest told me to f**k off in varying accents. So, yeah, everything seems about right. 👍

Witch with a B
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're just jealous because the little voices are talking to me.

Hey!
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My favorite t-shirt: Sometimes I talk to myself and then we both laugh”. My husband says he loves us both!

DragonofMordor
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think all the voices in my head would say yes to that question.

Kathleen Richter
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good to get a second opinion, or a third or a forth or a fifth.......

Robert Skinner
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey the 32 voices in my head all said that I wasn't crazy I was just a little tired

MrLiesegang
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Remembers me of a German book, which title is translated to „who am I? And if so, how many?“

leigha
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did you get a fifth & sixth opinion from the others...

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Olenski says the power of humor can make a brand more distinct. It can be that X factor that lets a brand stand out. 

“For example, Oreo has long differentiated itself by offering a quirky, tongue-in-cheek voice across its social media platforms. This is especially effective in dry, or otherwise ‘boring’ industries.”

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Soal Devereaux
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“The customer is always right — in matters of taste.” - Harry Gordon Selfridge

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Mark
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes but have do you know the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?

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Took what I thought was a nice photo of my home and discovered an issue with my welcome sign

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Spidercat
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Finally. Written permission to kill Tim. I've been after that guy for ages.

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I AM A LOLLY SNEK (she/her)
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Think before you speak because if you are rude i will make your order and then eat it in front of you

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Mark
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It thanked you already, so now you can drive however you like

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Abel
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I envy all those 3 yo that can go naked everywhere. It is starting summer here in Spain and it looks that is going to be HOT 🥵

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Jack Burton
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If there is a sign it means something happens. We need a documentary about doggo exorcism !

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René Sauer
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always wondered what the big idea was about eating a whole pizza by yourself. Then I checked the sizes: Dominos large in the US is 14 inch, while in Germany its only 12,5 inches. And that´s already pretty large by german standards. Most italian pizza places here only do about 11 inches.

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Ellinor
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In France it's actually pretty common for women to be topless, and in the south we have plenty of naturist beaches

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Raymond Smith
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beer has definitely been around longer than that and everyone know white people cant dance even with help.

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Abel
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5 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wont buy fireworks from a pirate. Please follow the security rules!

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Remi (He/Him)
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5 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh come on! R****m is the anatomical term for a b******e, not a dirty word Edit: really???

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This was 2 miles from a local Renaissance Festival.

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Rayne OfSalt
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

PETA are absolute scum. I say that as someone who worked for a real animal welfare organisation for 20 years. Those a$$hats made our job so much harder.

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David Paterson
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My favourite. I've taken a photo of that sign. Melbourne's top tourist attraction.

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Miss Tinker
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless they’re all adopted I’m not sure that’s something to be proud of.

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Rayne OfSalt
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

fun fact: sociologists did several studies on this, and it turns out that men talk a LOT more than women do. Men appear to lack perspective though, and *think* women talk more.

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