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It's one thing to make an edgy joke when you're with friends, but completely next level to put it on a sign in public. Yet some people, including business owners, have both the wit and the courage to try it and pull it off.

Mocking rude past customers in order to attract new ones... Teasing current employees... Nothing is off-limits if you know how to go about it. And don't worry—your joke won't be lost even when you have to take down the sign. If it's really good, someone will surely take a picture of it and upload the image to the r/FunnySigns subreddit. With over 143,000 members, it's a catalog of some of the best signs, billboards, and warnings out there. Continue scrolling and check out some of its most popular posts to date.

These signs definitely have a lot of personality. And it's precisely what people and businesses want from them. Sick and tired of chain culture slowly making all high streets look the same, many city shops are returning to handpainted signs. It's estimated that there are about 300 full-time signwriters working in the UK alone.

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    As young graphic designers and artists are making their way into the industry, signwriting enthusiast Sam Roberts said that: "This is a generation that has grown up with computers at the heart of their work and who are seeking to engage with the physical processes that go into producing letter forms."

    The subreddit r/FunnySigns is an old one—it was created all the way back in 2012. With 143,000 members, it's neither big nor small. However, I feel that it's going to remain relevant. After all, people want to be individual, to stand out. And creating a good sign achieves just that.

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    Vorona Cirus

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    Seems Like They've Had Some Bad Customers Caw Caw

    Seems Like They've Had Some Bad Customers Caw Caw

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    The Most Interesting Ad I've Ever Seen

    The Most Interesting Ad I've Ever Seen

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    Actually Genius Though

    Actually Genius Though

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    Abdus Sameh
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very creative graphic pic right there. I see no problem with this, it's genius.

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    #12

    Doctors Be Like

    Doctors Be Like

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    This Synagogue Sign In Toronto

    This Synagogue Sign In Toronto

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    Coffee Menu

    Coffee Menu

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    Think About It Next Time

    Think About It Next Time

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    Target

    Target

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    Helen Haley
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She should've left him in a car with the window cracked, some food and water, and games on his phone.

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    We Will, We Will... Think Of A Better Title Next Time

    We Will, We Will... Think Of A Better Title Next Time

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    F

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    Vic
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well Pete was quite a catch (... For the velociraptor)

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    #36

    Spellbound !

    Spellbound !

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    Wonder How Many Times Someone Knocked Before The Sign Was Made

    Wonder How Many Times Someone Knocked Before The Sign Was Made

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    Heard

    Heard

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    That's A Big Muffin

    That's A Big Muffin

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    Rose the Cook
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have fun convincing your insurance company the damage was caused by a giant muffin!

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    #40

    Not All Hero Wear Capes. Some Create Signs Of Miserable Joy

    Not All Hero Wear Capes. Some Create Signs Of Miserable Joy

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    Heed The Warning

    Heed The Warning

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    The Sign On My Husbands Graphic Design Department

    The Sign On My Husbands Graphic Design Department

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    Like, Just Be Careful Guys

    Like, Just Be Careful Guys

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    A Real Sign In My Real Neighborhood (That's Really Not Wrong)

    A Real Sign In My Real Neighborhood (That's Really Not Wrong)

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    This Isn’t What I Signed Up For

    This Isn’t What I Signed Up For

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    Katherine Boag
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's genitalia reveal. Gender reveal is where you set loose a male goose onto an unsuspecting group of people

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    Stay Safe

    Stay Safe

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    Rissie
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good point, will bring this up when anyone ever comments my weight ;)

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    Finger Licking Drive

    Finger Licking Drive

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    Explosive Realization

    Explosive Realization

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    Images You Can Hear

    Images You Can Hear

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    Vic
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, if you call when driving, someone might have to call the Ghost Busters on you..

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    #61

    This Sign In The Bathroom At My College

    This Sign In The Bathroom At My College

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    E Menendez
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so true. The only difference between Doritos dust and germs is you can see the Doritos dust. Everything sticks to your hands. That is why "the five second rule" is bogus - if you dropped it on Dorito dust you would see it (and still eat it) but it is the same with germs (though perhaps you would still eat it).

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    Just The Facts

    Just The Facts

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    Zenozenobee
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last summer, I saw a guy at the gas station trying to light his cigarette while the employee was unlocking a gas cylinder for him... guess you have to make this type of sign understandable even for really dense people! (The employee noticed him, pointed the no smoking sign and the other one stopped. But I'm pretty sure, he did'nt smoke because it was forbidden, not because he understood why it was forbidden)

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    Don’t Tap The Glass!

    Don’t Tap The Glass!

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    What A Legend

    What A Legend

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    80 Van
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read it three times trying to figure out what a “Ctrl Mademe” was.

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    Chicken Gotta Make Money Somehow...

    Chicken Gotta Make Money Somehow...

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    An Interesting Title

    An Interesting Title

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    Mexican Food

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's still pushing his wall and his contractors are now even working faster to build more walls before Biden tells them to stop.

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    Deal

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    Adam C
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    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this sign to trick people that think 1/3 cup of something is less than 1/4 cup.

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    Dammit, Abby!

    Dammit, Abby!

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    Since 2017!

    Since 2017!

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    Essentials

    Essentials

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    This NY Coffeehouse

    This NY Coffeehouse

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    New Navy Recruitment Sign Like

    New Navy Recruitment Sign Like

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my country unattended children are given black coffee and a puppy and are taught how to smoke weed.

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    Not A Drill

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    It’s True Though

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    François Carré
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "All pets" sounds a bit unfair. Some pets are actually well-mannered and should be allowed to roam freely.

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    Arial Bold?

    Arial Bold?

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    Don’t Be An Idiot

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    Those Are The Rules

    Those Are The Rules

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    It's Ice Cream!

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    Mary Peace
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I'd thought of this. (Hastily goes through lots of phrases searching for a new clever word-play.)

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    How Could They Not See It Coming?

    How Could They Not See It Coming?

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    Mathieu Brouwers
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On June 28, 2009, Stephan Hawking threw a party for time travelers. The next day, he sent out the invitations. All time travelers were afraid to be stuck in the years of quarantine which began in the 2020 AD.

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    I Have Six Kids. This Is By The Door On The Way Out

    I Have Six Kids. This Is By The Door On The Way Out

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    When You Put It Like That ....

    When You Put It Like That ....

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    Lets Bee Honest

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    That’s Good To Know Where They Go

    That’s Good To Know Where They Go

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    Me Talking To Anyone Who Has A Dog...

    Me Talking To Anyone Who Has A Dog...

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    Ray Heap
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once answered a date who said that to me: (even though I wasn`t) "Wasn´t looking at your eyes... was looking at your tits, nice rack by the way!" There was no second date.

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    Not Actual Size

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    Micah64
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've see those. There was a giant hot dog one at my Ikea.

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    That's A Hole Sign

    That's A Hole Sign

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    Ok I Will Try Not To..

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    My Man Got Backup Plan

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    Joke's On You, I Am Unemployed

    Joke's On You, I Am Unemployed

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    Supermarkets Are Being Mean!

    Supermarkets Are Being Mean!

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    Anarchy (they/them)
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But the loophole is you bring someone else so now there is two customers, you pay together. If they stop you say one bread is for the other person but you're paying together so you want the deal. Technically three of the breads are for you so you're not breaking any rules...

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    #122

    Holding The Gun Sideways Like That Tells Me Everything I Need To Know About Him

    Holding The Gun Sideways Like That Tells Me Everything I Need To Know About Him

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    “Don’t Let Anyone Put A Label On You”

    “Don’t Let Anyone Put A Label On You”

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    Cinema Near Me

    Cinema Near Me

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    Gen Z Is Unstoppable

    Gen Z Is Unstoppable

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    Sign Either Broke Coincidentally, Or Was Made In Response To 2020

    Sign Either Broke Coincidentally, Or Was Made In Response To 2020

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    Help

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't know the guy, but he looks like that creepy uncle who is always offering to babysit even when you really do not need a babysit.

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    Found At My Local Walmart. Dude Said They Just Wanted To See What One People Would Use More

    Found At My Local Walmart. Dude Said They Just Wanted To See What One People Would Use More

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    Especially , Read The Box!

    Especially , Read The Box!

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    François Carré
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope they were put in contact with that guy who was desperately looking for that same bird.

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    Sorry Guys, We Are Still Closed But I Did A Few To Keep Them Coming In These Strained Times

    Sorry Guys, We Are Still Closed But I Did A Few To Keep Them Coming In These Strained Times

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    Just Be Thankful...

    Just Be Thankful...

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    Message From God

    Message From God

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    My Milkshake Brought All The Boys To The Yard... Before Covid

    My Milkshake Brought All The Boys To The Yard... Before Covid

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    But Officer, It's 6:01pm, Ergo I Can Now Do Crime

    But Officer, It's 6:01pm, Ergo I Can Now Do Crime

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In reality this sign means: No stopping on both sides of the road but it's not a crime between 8 AM and 6 PM.

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    Got A Face?

    Got A Face?

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    Instant Heal 100

    Instant Heal 100

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    You Can Always Trade It In If You Don't Like It

    You Can Always Trade It In If You Don't Like It

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