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Signage has always been a powerful tool in the fight for what’s right. So it’s no surprise that when people face injustice and inequality, they turn to one of their most effective weapons: words.

In the age of social media, activism has reached new heights. Protest signs have gone viral on Twitter and Facebook, and they’ve become so popular they even get replicated by protesters on the other side of the planet. Their viral potential is undeniable. If a sign can go viral, it has the power to ignite change across the world. But what’s caught our attention recently is the sheer number of funny protest signs popping up everywhere. From clever puns to downright silly wordplay, it seems people understand that humor is an effective way to get the spotlight on the cause itself and make a point.

Sure, 99% of the time, protests are serious affairs. People are making their voices heard, standing up for causes they believe in, and fighting to change the world. Still, there’s nothing wrong with injecting some humor into the mix. When done right, it can be downright hilarious and help spread the message you were trying to get across — and that’s exactly what these funny posters did. Keep scrolling to see them for yourself!

They’re clever, witty, and make you smile while reminding you that even though things might be bad right now, activism always has room for a good laugh. While some of these funny protest signs are snarky remarks for serious causes, others are for silly and trivial everyday life events and deserve some space on our list!

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NEVERRRRRRRrrrr!!!!!!! (In a respectful way.) Can we instead ban Christmas music in November?

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is literally the song I'm referring for banning in November. I heard it at least twice in every store I've been to...

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    Thegoodboi
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But I like seeing all the glowy things! Still don't know why I can't eat the giant socks hoomans hang up..

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Message sent from the cat: Wait till tonight while they sleep. You go for the socks... I'll take out the tree!!!!!!!

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    Okatango
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I often outright ask staff in the stores if they enjoy the loud, endlessly looping Christmas music. All except one have said it one of the worst parts of their job. Why do stores do this? As a consumer, I actually rush out as fast as I can.

    InvincibleRodent
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember when I worked retail I had to beg my manager on the 4th of November to not turn the Christmas music on. So I think it's because of corporate, and certain managers. Anyone who doesn't have to be there to listen to it, basically.

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    Shyla Bouche
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Christmas season actually starts on the 25th. The four weeks prior are Advent, which is technically not Christmas. Christmas goes from the birth to when the baby was presented in the temple. Of course, December 25th was chosen to replace the feast of Saturnalia. Jesus was actually born in the spring.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Halloween has October. Thanksgiving has November. Christmas gets December. End of story.

    O.M.Miki
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agreed on so many levels. Goes from halloween to thanksgiving ( if you celebrate it) to christmas - Like half the halloween stuff can stay a bit till mid november and christmas decoration should start like mid december and fall in to new years

    Arenite
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But what about the whole Christmas in July thing? Make it go away!

    elcee
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    November? try as the Halloween decs were coming down the stacks of Xmas c**p was sittinf in the middle of the floor at rite aid. can't even enjoy a holiday anymore.

    My O My
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love all of it! Christmas sweaters and sweets season starts in october, cristmas music season starts in november, christmas lights season starts in december. All lasts til 1st of february, the official end of christmas season in bavaria. But nobody has to listen to my christmas music or eat sweets that doesn't want to! I make sure to ask my guests

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Count me in! I am all for Cristmas... in December, but when it looks like Nightmare Before Christmas in the supermarked, because they cannot finish Halloween before starting Chrismas, it is too much.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stop selling Christmas stuff in July and let this cat enjoy his darn Halloween in July instead

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Supermarkeds that start preparing for Christmas in the middle of July by putting up christmas decorations way out of season. I get that Cristmas is nice, but it should not last for months on end. Christmas belongs in December, perhaps end of November, but please don't try to milk that cow any sooner. I think that is tiresome when it gets extended too far, and so does this protester apearantly.

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    Another Australian Protest Sign

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    Best Sign At The 'March For Europe' Protest In London

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    This Dinosaur Has A Point

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    Funny Protest Sign

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    A One Person Protest In Front Of Comcast HQ In Philly

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    Nothing New

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    A Memory From The Womens March Boston - Clearly This Guy Is Ready For The March For Science Coming Up In April

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    We Take Naps But We Stay Woke

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    "There's Always Better Things To Do. Who's With Me?" – Mary

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    Even Clowns Can Be Sad As Well

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    He Made A Mistake

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    Came Here Just For The Vibes

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    So There's Protests Going On In The UK At The Minute Regarding The Political Party Who Has Been Voted Into Power. David Cameron Is The Head Of The Party, Best Sign Of The Year

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