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Art is all around us. You might find a stunning mural painted on the side of a dilapidated building or a pothole filled in with a vibrant mosaic. But art is subjective, and if you keep your eyes peeled, you’re likely to spot plenty of bizarre and hilarious tidbits of vandalism in the most random places.

Below, we’ve gathered some of our favorite pics from the “It’s Graffiti, But Why?” Facebook group, which shares photos of strange and silly messages hidden in the most random places. These pieces probably don’t belong in art museums, but they can certainly be entertaining. So enjoy scrolling through, and keep reading to find a conversation with the group’s creator, Lubert Das!

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That's Art

That's Art

Betty Bean Report

#2

Go Tina

Go Tina

Hayley Cook Report

#3

What Can I Do

What Can I Do

Hamish Berryman Report

The “It’s Graffiti, But Why?” Facebook group has been around since 2015 and has already amassed an impressive 91k members. It is described as “a place to post and share pointless, random, silly and meaningless graffiti,” and as you can see here, there's no shortage of silly graffiti out there.

To find out more about where "It’s Graffiti, But Why?" came from, we reached out to the group’s creator, Lubert Das, who was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda. “It started in my head about 30 years ago when I saw the graffiti ‘Adrian Robinson smells of fish and chips,'" Lubert shared. “It stayed with me for years until I thought there must be others like me that love random graffiti. I decided to give it a go and start a group. It’s taken a few years to get going, but it’s good to see so many other like-minded people.”

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#4

Toilet Favourite

Toilet Favourite

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Cardiff

Cardiff

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Haha

Haha

Lauren Morrison Report

We also asked Lubert what the community of “It’s Graffiti, But Why?” is like. “The members are very active,” he shared. “Sometimes too active, and keeping up with posts is hard work at times. There’s a good team of admins at work behind the scenes to keep it running smoothly.”

As far as why these photos are so popular, the group’s creator says he believes amateur graffiti is too often overlooked. “I like serious graffiti too,” Lubert noted. “But amateur, childish graffiti never leaves us. It’s a reminder of our childhood. Nostalgia is a wonderful thing.”

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Haha

Haha

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#8

Hm

Hm

Jason Randall Report

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#9

Same

Same

No Context Britain Report

When it comes to Lubert’s favorite posts that have been shared in the group, he told Bored Panda that there are a few standouts. “‘Fred Dibnah did 9/11’ is one I’ll never forget,” the creator says. “I just wish phone cameras were around when I saw ‘Adrian Robinson smells of fish and chips.’”

Lubert also wanted to thank everyone involved in making the group such a fun place. "Please be on the lookout for random graffiti," he added. You never know what you’re going to find! 

#10

Come On

Come On

Zak Thistleton Report

#11

Simple But Effective

Simple But Effective

Angela Hatherell Report

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Spotted In Gap, France

Spotted In Gap, France

Mélissa Delteil Report

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While you might not be impressed by writing in a school bathroom or on the bench at a bus stop, there’s certainly a wide variety of graffiti out there. And according to some, graffiti actually is art, as well as vandalism. ArtLife explains on their site that one of the reasons why graffiti should be considered art is that it takes technical skill. Painting or spray painting a recognizable image or words in an extravagant font isn’t easy. So whether you appreciate it or not, ArtLife argues that art is always subjective, and graffiti's still art.

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Amen To That

Amen To That

Tony Kinson Report

#14

Look Out Dudes!

Look Out Dudes!

Andy England Report

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Norm

Norm

Daniel Smith Report

Graffiti can also exemplify freedom of expression. An artist doesn’t need a gallery or clients to take to the streets and start sharing their message. They can remain anonymous when creating graffiti if they so choose, and they can share important takes on political and social issues without being silenced. In fact, graffiti has long been a way for activists and passionate individuals to bring light to issues. Over the past year and a half, I’ve seen countless Ukrainian flags and “Slava Ukraini” messages pop up in various places. This kind of graffiti can be a great reminder of what’s going on in the world, especially for those who only have access to a very narrow source of news.    

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#16

Different I Guess?

Different I Guess?

Matt Wood Report

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Hm

Hm

Gary Battisson Report

#18

Ended Up Making This My Cover Photo

Ended Up Making This My Cover Photo

Annalise Furner Report

When graffiti is done well, it can also bring new life to a space. An old Soviet block building can be transformed when a vibrant mural is painted on one side. And unexpected art in hidden nooks and crannies on the street can be exciting for passersby to find. There’s no reason why we can’t bring pleasant aesthetics to the most unexpected places. Sometimes that means on a random tree in the forest, and other times that means on the door of a bathroom stall. The possibilities are endless!  

#19

Poets Are Those Who Muddy The Water To Make It Look Deep

Poets Are Those Who Muddy The Water To Make It Look Deep

Daniel Sowsbery Report

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#20

You Decide!

You Decide!

Daniel Carnall Report

#21

Hm

Hm

Brad Harrington Report

While there’s no question that graffiti is usually vandalism, there are a few artists in particular whose pieces have become so popular that they’ve been considered art first and foremost. Perhaps the most popular is Banksy. This anonymous British artist has created a variety of famous pieces around the world, including Girl With Balloon, Pulp Fiction, Flower Thrower or Love Is In The Air, Love Is In The Bin, and more. He protects his identity, due to the fact that graffiti is illegal, but his pieces have sold for over a million dollars at auction. 

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Denson Ian Report

#23

It Really Shouldn’t Need To Be Mentioned

It Really Shouldn’t Need To Be Mentioned

Lubert Das Report

#24

Richard Kelly Report

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Invader is another famous graffiti artist, whose name comes from the 1970s video game Space Invaders. He’s created work in 53 cities throughout France and Europe, making over 4,000 pieces. From the top of the Eiffel Tower, you can even spot one of his famous Space Invader mosaics. While his real name has been revealed to the public, he still prefers to go by a pseudonym, given his line of work. 

#25

Hm

Hm

Jay Blunt Report

#26

Grumpy Goat Toilet. Reading. Cheese Jokes Encouraged!

Grumpy Goat Toilet. Reading. Cheese Jokes Encouraged!

Karl Williams Report

#27

Claire Martin Report

We hope you’re enjoying scrolling through this virtual art gallery of amateur graffiti, pandas. We certainly don’t condone vandalism, but if it’s already there, why can’t we get some enjoyment out of it? Keep upvoting the pics you find most amusing, and if you’re in the mood for even more, you can find our previous article featuring “It’s Graffiti, But Why?” right here

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#28

Found In King George's Park Near Limehouse

Found In King George's Park Near Limehouse

Janifer Salvia Pahlen Report

#29

What Did Yoda Do?

What Did Yoda Do?

Mark Andrew Hall Report

#30

Right? Bergen, Norway

Right? Bergen, Norway

Tauno Nõulik Report

#31

The Louder You Shout, The Less They'll Listen 😅 Derby

The Louder You Shout, The Less They'll Listen 😅 Derby

Kate Ivie Report

#32

Dial 'M' For 'Missing Phone'... (In An Elevator In Brussels.)

Dial 'M' For 'Missing Phone'... (In An Elevator In Brussels.)

Thomas Van Linter Report

#33

Download Festival Portaloo 2013

Download Festival Portaloo 2013

Ruth Green Report

#34

Seen In Reykjavík… They Have A Point… The Northern Lights Are Great

Seen In Reykjavík… They Have A Point… The Northern Lights Are Great

Shelley Edwards Report

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#35

Northwich, U.k

Northwich, U.k

Adam Taylor Report

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#36

My Daughter Spotted This In Weymouth...have Funny Diets Down There

My Daughter Spotted This In Weymouth...have Funny Diets Down There

Jason Kenway Report

#37

This Guy Knows The Game

This Guy Knows The Game

Richard A Wright Report

#38

Wardley - Gateshead

Wardley - Gateshead

James Summerson-Hollywood Report

#39

There's No Place Like A London Pub Loo To Make You Appreciate The Universal Truths Of The Human Condition

There's No Place Like A London Pub Loo To Make You Appreciate The Universal Truths Of The Human Condition

Tommy Nyberg Report

#41

Wandsworth, London Hung Outside A New Build Complex

Wandsworth, London Hung Outside A New Build Complex

Pete Mortimore Report

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Funny Weird Graffiti

Funny Weird Graffiti

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Rex L Hunt Jr Report

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#44

Press If Gay

Press If Gay

Tim Draper Report

#45

Just Couldn’t Help Looking

Just Couldn’t Help Looking

Anna Cameron Report

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#46

When You Take A Stroll Around North London And The Walls Start Communicating With You…

When You Take A Stroll Around North London And The Walls Start Communicating With You…

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#47

Leytonstone, East London

Leytonstone, East London

Sam Quill Report

#48

Funny Weird Graffiti

Funny Weird Graffiti

Chris Moore Report

#49

Under The New Bridge. Berwick Upon Tweed. ....you First!

Under The New Bridge. Berwick Upon Tweed. ....you First!

Gayle Litster Report

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Featherstone West Yorkshire

Featherstone West Yorkshire

Michaela Wassell Report

Note: this post originally had 86 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.

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