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Whilst protests in America have erupted over the past few years, there’s one recurring character taking his own message to the streets. You might recognize Seth Phillips as the guy in sunglasses holding a cardboard sign and protesting random things, no matter how weird or strange they are. But the best thing is, we can relate to most of what this NYC protestor has to say.

So, if you’ve ever felt like your voice and opinion doesn’t matter in the vast world, then ‘Dude With Sign’ is here to prove you wrong. He calls out the annoying things that we wish we had the guts to tell others. Yes, there should be more chips and less air in bags! H-hey, first-world problems are still problems, o-okay?

We collected the very best of his funny protest signs, so scroll down and enjoy! Let us know which ones you agree with the most from this unsung hero. When you're ready, check out our second collection of Seth's brilliant signs as well.

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Halloween And Thanksgiving Come First

Halloween And Thanksgiving Come First

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#2

Daylight Savings Makes No [friggin] Sense

Daylight Savings Makes No [friggin] Sense

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Charging $15 For A Bowl Of Lettuce Should Be Illegal

Charging $15 For A Bowl Of Lettuce Should Be Illegal

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There are some annoying things that I can relate to here and want to call out too. Nobody wants to watch a dozen video stories of you at a concert, seriously. And to the guy that keeps hitting 'reply all' on our company emails: you need to stop. You’re fighting the good fight, Seth — keep it up with your funny protest signs, this is how we make changes in the world.

While protesting random things does give us a good laugh, the role of humor in peaceful protest culture is no joke. According to one study, humor helps frame political protests, aids in creating a social movement’s collective identity, and is a powerful communication tool.

#4

Put More Chips In The Bag

Put More Chips In The Bag

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#5

Stop Standing Up When The Plane Lands

Stop Standing Up When The Plane Lands

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There Should Be Snow Days For Work

There Should Be Snow Days For Work

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

Greetings from Finland. I hear you sister land. Btw, we also love hockey, know how to deal with forestry and speak two different languages.

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

I think in Germany when it's too cold, they sometimes declare a "freezing day"; so pupils don't go to school.

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

We used to have paid snow days (I live in Eastern Pennsylvania and work in Central Jersey). Now our company has changed the policy to mandatory work-from-home. Still better and safer than going out in it, but took most of the joy out of it too.

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

If a city is being advised not to travel during a storm, I think all businesses should be closed. Not only are you risking your employees, you are risking your customers too. Let the people that clear snow and emergency services do their thing.

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

As a worker living north of the arctic circle I fully support this

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

Wow, what do you do up there? If you don’t mind me asking; just curious.

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

I work from home. Every day is a snow day for me. I could use one or two cabin-fever days, though.

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

My kids ask me why I'm headed to work on a snow day and I reply "Because my boss doesn't care if I crash.'

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

I used to live at the top of a really steep hill and when it snowed I had no choice but to call in. My boss was throwing a hissy fit, asking why I couldn't just take a bus (I couldn't walk down the hill without risking serious injury). So I said "It's an act of God _____, not just a whim to stay home. But fine. You've got 4 wheel drive, if it's that important for me to be in the office today you can come get me". The office was only 10 minutes away and now a gauntlet had been thrown. His "penis compensating" uber truck couldn't make it up my hill either (You'd think the pile of cars at the gas station at the bottom would have been a clue). Vindication!

Irene Bucior
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not if you work in a hospital. You should be happy we go to work.

nathan south
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I occasionally do... One of my favorite perks that come with being a land surveyor😁

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

Especially if you live in a colder climate. During a snowstorm, my town basically shuts down. They tell everyone to stay home if they can. It depends on the employer. Some people can use personal days to cover it. But some employers will fire you for not showing up.

Rose Brien Harrington
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We seldom get snow but two years ago we had the Beast from the East which stopped the whole country for four days. Emergency services and hospitals were the only things functioning.

Sylvi Ann Børsheim
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do you need snow days at all? So the pupils will be late for school,so what! Put on warm clothes and get your sorry behind out. We never have fred from school because of snow in Norway!

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

There should be snow everywhere but on the streets all winter long. Make it so.

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

There are, but just like schools, it depends on the individual location and each location can choose whether they're open or not. Some choose to not ever close and some do.

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

I take a major issue with this. It's discriminative against Phoenix residents.

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

You guys should have extreme heat days. If it's over 115°, you can stay home. That is, if you have air conditioning. That's hot, even for you guys.

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Catlady6000
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You mean where we shut down schools, empty grocery store shelves of milk,bread and eggs, and just overall panic when we have a 1/4" of snow:) ?

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What’s more, humor energizes protests and brings protesters closer together through shared positive experiences. To put it simply, humor and funny signs are a weapon of the people and shouldn’t be taken lightly.

There are many innovative ways to support a cause that you care about. So, when you’re done looking through this list, check out Bored Panda’s previous articles about an Indian painter who highlighted awful roads by pretending to be an astronaut, as well as about a woman who showed her managers that wearing high heels as part of dress code is incredibly uncomfortable when you're working for 12 hours per day.

#7

Stop Posting Entire Concerts On Your Story

Stop Posting Entire Concerts On Your Story

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#8

Yes, Grandma I'm Still Single

Yes, Grandma I'm Still Single

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#9

Yes Netflix, I Am Still Watching

Yes Netflix, I Am Still Watching

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Saying "I Could Care Less" Doesn't Make Any Sense

Saying "I Could Care Less" Doesn't Make Any Sense

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Stop Replying-All To Company Wide Emails

Stop Replying-All To Company Wide Emails

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Stop Using Group Pics For Your Dating Profile

Stop Using Group Pics For Your Dating Profile

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#13

Names Are Not That Hard To Spell

Names Are Not That Hard To Spell

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#14

Guac Should Be Free

Guac Should Be Free

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#15

Nobody Cares About Your Spotify

Nobody Cares About Your Spotify

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No More Streaming Service Pls

No More Streaming Service Pls

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#17

Stop Sending Me Memes From Private Accounts

Stop Sending Me Memes From Private Accounts

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#18

Why Does It Feel Like Mercury Is Always In Retrograde?

Why Does It Feel Like Mercury Is Always In Retrograde?

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#19

Seinfield Is Way Better Than Friends

Seinfield Is Way Better Than Friends

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#20

Just Drop The [friggin] Album Kanye

Just Drop The [friggin] Album Kanye

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#21

Sell White Claw On Tap

Sell White Claw On Tap

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