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Internet regulars have probably seen various people online post themselves with homemade banners trying to make a point about one thing or another. But few do it as well as the “Dudette With Sign” Instagram page is dedicated to one thing, creator Nisarah Lewis making relatable and funny signs.

She quickly amassed almost a million followers, as folks across the world resonated with her witty commentary and female perspective on the “person holding a sign in public” type of content. We got in touch with her to learn more. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to comment your thoughts below.

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"Disembodied voice"
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What do you mean? I love multiple rounds of interviews taking up my time for no reason. /s

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Bored Panda got in touch with Nisarah Lewis and she was kind enough to answer some of our questions. Naturally, we wanted to hear if she had ever been approached by someone who saw her signs on the street.

“It’s always, always great when someone tells me the content resonates with them. Since that is the goal after all. A stand out reaction that surprised me was from a man who had to be older than my own dad. He came up to me to say he was a fan of the account and he was like “you make the signs about the purses and the boyfriends” and I thought yeah that pretty much sums up the account. He’s legit.”

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DetriMentaL (It/That)
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For the sake of being an A hole: some female athletes do not bleed because of strenuous athlete exercises

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Andy Frobig
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean it's not ideal...I always say, whoever says sex is like pizza, even when it's bad, it's pretty good, hasn't had enough sex or pizza

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We were also curious to hear about how she actually makes the physical signs. “The process for making the signs is just as simple as it looks; just need the cardboard and marker. Improving my handwriting has been the only challenge for me in the process. But glad to say it’s improved over time!”

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Jaya
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your pet could dislike them because they wear the same perfume as some woman who once kicked him, and you might lose out on the chance of a beautiful friendship because you assume your pet to be some all-knowing hero.

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Savahax
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"we'll get a morning-after pill tomorrow". Are there other alternatives to this? 🤔

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While this formula is really very simple, just a catchy, relatable or funny slogan on a cardboard sign, Nisarah stands out by having a perfect eye for those everyday annoyances many people agree with. While so many try to use sensationalism to get something, the truth is that just being relatable can be key to making engaging content.

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Look at it this way, getting a piece of cardboard and something to write or draw with isn’t hard. Some homeless people manage to do it. But you are not going to end up with 879K followers by making irrelevant signs.

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Hilary Mol
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, instead of a bunch of yelling, wilding, hormone-riddled, drunken people absolutely packing a beach and making a day of it for the local police, you get a bunch of beach chairs, towels, and anything else the older generations feel most comfortable relaxing on, quietly reading books while drinking their favorite cocktails and/or looking through their phones.... or just completely napping the afternoon away? Sounds good to me.

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Jaaawn
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The clothes sites I use do, and they give the models dimensions.

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Sometimes there are emotions and needs that people can’t exactly put into words, but it doesn’t mean it isn’t there. Similarly, it can be wonderfully validating to discover that what you thought was a personal pet peeve is actually an annoyance shared by hundreds, if not thousands of people out there.

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Savahax
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3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because liking is way superior to loving. No one ever killed a guy or women because he liked them. -Michael Che

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Jaya
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish I would have sent my grandparents cards more often when I still could, and now they're gone. It takes1 minute to write a short message, why did I not just do that...

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Kristy Marion
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Preach. The founder of my school said “Women in time to come will do much”. She lived 1585 - 1645, and was also a nun.

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Justin Tyme
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3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I need to carry stuff with me (more than the usual phone, wallet, and keys), I carry either a lunch cooler bag or a laptop bag that I got at a thrift store. I actually have several different bags because they are extremely common at thrift stores and only cost a few dollars each. I have paid about $2 to $6 for each one.

Justin Tyme
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have you tried a single-strap backpack? (You can find them with the search term “sling bag” or “sling backpack”). I find that it is MUCH more comfortable and also convenient to put on/take off compared to a two-strap backpack. The strap goes over one shoulder and connects near the waist at the opposite side. You can get a bag that goes over the right shoulder and connects on the left side or a bag that goes over the left shoulder and connects on the right side. And I recently saw one that can be switched from one side to the other. Here is a sling bag example: Sling-Bag-...0cc688.jpg Sling-Bag-670aad70cc688.jpg

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StrangeTrout
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wear a cross-body bag under my coat or a cross-body with an extra long strap over it.

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John Harrison
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right now, some folks who didn't have the best mom are kinda ... squinting and frowning.

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Jocelyn Webster
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What if it's unwanted 'shared music', like someone in the grocery store with no headphones etc.

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Jeff Gabrisl
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I disagree. Being hot is 50-75% being being good looking. The rest is personality and confidence. I've known multiple people that aren't good looking, but they have good personalities, and they are confident. They never get the results they want, and it's hard for them to date. But "attractive people" never have a hard time dating anyone.

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pfeils wife
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been saying it wrong all my life: "I called OFF of work today"

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UncleJohn3000
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At some point, I concluded my head was the problem, not the clothes.

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John Mosley
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like all these, but I really hope this is the last time I read or hear Mindful or Demure.

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Savahax
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thirst trap A thirst trap is a type of social media post intended to entice viewers sexually. Wikipedia

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Jeff Gabrisl
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pick your favorite sport and try doing it. I bought archery equipment because I watched the Olympics, and I thought it would be fun and I would be good at it. I'm not going to the Olympics, but archery is fun. I can't hit the bullseye ever, but I always have tight groups when I do launch my set of arrows. However, I do use a Golden Eagle compound bow from the 90s, and would really like to get a newer type of recurve bow,

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