When you see the fast fashion giant Zara proudly selling “Dude With Sign” shirts for their summer collection, you know the Dude has gone mainstream. And how couldn’t he? With a whopping 7.5 million followers, New Yorker Seth Phillips has gained a cult following for his truth bombs that protest anything from loud engines, phones that shatter easily, “x” in espresso, and other very specific, small things that add up to our daily lives.
And luckily, there’s always something new to protest against. Like, hot coffee in summer or verifying you’re not a robot. So today, we collected some of the Dude’s most recent signs for y'all dudes and dudettes who have had enough. Of what? Let’s say, just everything.
Psst! More truth bombs from ‘Dude With Sign’ await in our previous posts here, here and here.
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Dude’s stardom started back in 2019 when Seth Philips, also known as the famous Dude holding signs, and Elliot Tabele held up a cardboard sign saying “Stop replying-all to company-wide emails” in New York City’s Soho neighborhood. The shot was initially made to be shared on Tabele’s Instagram account but after his follower count blew up, the duo realized their low-key protests were something the internet went crazy about.
Previously, Seth told Forbes that the signs were inspired by the never-ending list of first-world problems millennials have had enough of. But what made Dude With Sign really popular is just how relatable his truth bombs really were. The signs' universal appeal has amassed Seth a whopping 7.5M followers.
Today, Dude With Sign's influence is indisputable. Just a few days ago, I stumbled across Dude With Sign shirts in the isles of the street fashion giant Zara. The collection of shirts featured a couple of the most popular pics of Dude holding a punny sign.
Meanwhile, during the worldwide pandemic, Seth has collaborated with the World Health Organisation on a series of memes to share accurate information about how to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The series of pics was aimed at those who use Instagram as their news source and they included messages like “Elbow bumps are the new handshakes” and “Just chill. Your friends aren’t doing anything, anyway.” Both fun and lighthearted, Dude’s signs have helped to spread a crucial point at the height of the global health crisis.
How do you get D**k from Richard? You ask him nicely. Thank you, I'll see myself out now.
I and my entire team can do our jobs 100% from home, but our CEO is obsessed with bringing everyone back into the office, because he loves the 'energy' of having everyone there. The problem is we're short 100+ desks, since the pandemic (we only have desks for half of my team) That's might be OK though, as we're likely going to start losing people soon, who don't want to go back to the office.
My fellow nonparents need to stop being obnoxious about this. 18 months is way different from 12 months developmentally.
In New Zealand we tend to have electric stoves and the elements are different sizes to account for different sized pots and pans. In most of the places I’ve lived, the front left element is bigger than the front right one.
But the entire US credit system is based on the fact that people spend money that they don't have. If you don't spend money you do not have you won't get a credit score and without a credit score you can't get a mortgage or a loan to buy a car.
And cats. From what I've been reading that's actually the only thing that Zoom is good for.
It is from old English Wōdnesdæg or ‘Odin’s day', after Odin or Woden, the supreme Germanic god. Similar to Dutch woensdag.
But there are some people that are too obnoxious to be in the same room with even for 5 minutes, so that bit of info will decide if I'll accept your invitation.
Also there are some people, Id rather not see. Like my lieing ex that you are still friends with
Load More Replies...Why not? Is it wrong to want to know who I am going to be spending an event with?
You accept the invitation or not. It's not you place to question the host further to "predetermine" the plusses and minuses of an invite. I can't think of a more arrogant thing then turning a heartfelt invitation to a "sell me on going to your party" moment.
Load More Replies...Clearly this man has never been subjected to hours around someone who legitimately embodies the phrase Toxic.
Clearly you have trouble turning down invitations or leaving a place when you want.
Load More Replies...Um nope! 100% I will ask, and I will even be so rude as to decline the invite if certain ppl have also been invited. I've done it in the past - to much dismay from the inviter! - and would do it again. Life is too short to spend time with people who stress me out or are exceedingly rude to me. I know it must happen in this life, but I will not willingly walk into it.
Ever heard of spending an hour or less, and then leaving? Or - surprise - just talk to the people you want to talk to. I think it's extremely rude to want the guest list before you answer the invitation. If I asked someone to come to a party and they asked me that, I'd just say "forget it."
Load More Replies...Wait....You're saying that a person who invites you to a party they're putting time and money to is a control freak when they don't think it necessary to "sell you" on coming? Control freak eh? Is that what the off the scale arrogant people are calling it?
Load More Replies...I'd add: You don't invite ppl if I'm inviting. Had it happen to me a couple of times, when my friends (who I've stopped hanging out with) just casually invited other people to my home without asking. People I didn't know or didn't like. Just don't do that please
That would have been a legitimate thing to put on that cardboard
Load More Replies...Why not? Maybe I don't want to be in the same place as some of the jackasses you know.
Because it should be enough to be with the one who invited you. It's about his party, and he (or she) likes you to be there. If you ask who else is coming, it's as if the person who is inviting is not good enough entertainment on his own.
Load More Replies...I have anxiety just asking people to come... then adding the stress of explaining who else I invited and whether or not others might come, then the invitee doesn't want to come unless another person is there or not there... just come.
A lot of people get social anxiety, particularly when they don't know what to expect. So more like just not gonna come.
Load More Replies...I will NEVER not do that. It's a rare enough thing for me to leave the house, when I do I don't want to be surrounded by idiots when I had a choice.
WHy this is a valid question who wants to spend time with people that they toughly detest it would ruin my day and everyone around me.
Nah this is a valid question why would I want to spend time with someone i hate and will make my day worse and ruin the day for everyone.
Uh, f**k that. ESP as a girl who has had friends who still associate with toxic family or with others that have been abusive, I make damn sure that if I attend your soiree it is a safe place.
I think it's fine to ask if you're worried you're not going to know many people, no one likes feeling like the outsider of a group, usually the full question would be who's coming, anyone I would know?
I am guilty of asking who is coming but I just like to know how to be prepared mentally because certain people take more mental energy than others; I also want to know if I will know anyone/everyone there.
What if you need to know if they are vaccinated, COVID consideration
It's true that there are people we'd rather avoid, which makes it our responsibility to decline the invitation if you think someone might be there that you don't want to see. It is RUDE to question your host about his choices, as if you are free to judge them or disagree with them. Just decline, or host your own gathering with people you choose.
I feel like this happens more at primary school. I used to do this so if some people weren’t invited I don’t go bragging to them that I was
those types of girls usually come to the event for its popularity, or other participants, you don't matter, that's why they ask
You accept the invitation or not. It's not you place to question the host further to "predetermine" the plusses and minuses of an invite. I can't think of a more arrogant thing then turning a heartfelt invitation to a "sell me on going to your party" moment.
And keep it there, not in real life. We want to work from home happily ever after in real life.
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This was mildly amusing the first time. It’s bordering on irritating now. IMO
Yes, he just seems like someone with too much time on his hands
Load More Replies...A lot of these are awfully judgey for someone who stands around with a sign for extended periods of time.
My mom used to work for Rand McNally. I showed her his. It was like watching a robot turn its head slightly, short circuit, and implode. It was great. Thanks!
Load More Replies...He is the one who suggested to wear masks, but then showed up at the Super Bowl. Without a mask.
He needs a sign that says "Stop buying a new tshirt for every post you make". This mans closet for T-shirt's must be huge
Lol. I counted 16 different shirts. There were a couple repeats. If he didn't change the shirt/location people would say it's photo shop. This is his job. He makes money by posting viral posts. You wouldn't comment this about all the 'fits' your fave influencer wears so why the hate?
Load More Replies...I wish I had as much free time as this guy. I wonder how many people read those signs and thought, "By God, that sign changed my life."
It's his job. People make money from viral posts.
Load More Replies...The more I read on this site, the more I'm glad I don't socialize beyond my family and the 3 ppl in my life I actually like. People are all just judgy jerks (yes, I'm aware of the irony in my comment).
I know this kid… he was a year behind my twins in school, and they played sports together. This great kid has an entire great family, especially his Mom. All of her kids have the capacity for greatness!!! They are kind, loving and socially aware. Congratulations on your success, Seth!!!!!!!
This dude has WAY too much time on his hands. Why not use it for something productive and useful, maybe help in an animal shelter or the likes, instead of standing around with pseudo-intellectual bullcrap?
I think that about all "Influencers" and people who have to run and post videos of every thought and thing in their life. But yet, there they are, getting hits and $ from it anyway
Load More Replies...Anyone else notice a corporate logo in a lot of the pics?
Lol @ all the people that think he stands there all day. His photographer takes a photo and he goes to starbucks for a latte or whatever people do these days.
He’s thoughts are thinkable. Some weee just too funny a bit cute… I mean him at times lol I say rock on brother… Greedom with speech 🎤 Good day!!!!
All these are true. That guy is really helping society in some way. Some signs really makes sense.
Loved the vaccine ones. No one needs to know your vaccination status and no one needs to shame other people for getting or not getting vaccinated.
This was mildly amusing the first time. It’s bordering on irritating now. IMO
Yes, he just seems like someone with too much time on his hands
Load More Replies...A lot of these are awfully judgey for someone who stands around with a sign for extended periods of time.
My mom used to work for Rand McNally. I showed her his. It was like watching a robot turn its head slightly, short circuit, and implode. It was great. Thanks!
Load More Replies...He is the one who suggested to wear masks, but then showed up at the Super Bowl. Without a mask.
He needs a sign that says "Stop buying a new tshirt for every post you make". This mans closet for T-shirt's must be huge
Lol. I counted 16 different shirts. There were a couple repeats. If he didn't change the shirt/location people would say it's photo shop. This is his job. He makes money by posting viral posts. You wouldn't comment this about all the 'fits' your fave influencer wears so why the hate?
Load More Replies...I wish I had as much free time as this guy. I wonder how many people read those signs and thought, "By God, that sign changed my life."
It's his job. People make money from viral posts.
Load More Replies...The more I read on this site, the more I'm glad I don't socialize beyond my family and the 3 ppl in my life I actually like. People are all just judgy jerks (yes, I'm aware of the irony in my comment).
I know this kid… he was a year behind my twins in school, and they played sports together. This great kid has an entire great family, especially his Mom. All of her kids have the capacity for greatness!!! They are kind, loving and socially aware. Congratulations on your success, Seth!!!!!!!
This dude has WAY too much time on his hands. Why not use it for something productive and useful, maybe help in an animal shelter or the likes, instead of standing around with pseudo-intellectual bullcrap?
I think that about all "Influencers" and people who have to run and post videos of every thought and thing in their life. But yet, there they are, getting hits and $ from it anyway
Load More Replies...Anyone else notice a corporate logo in a lot of the pics?
Lol @ all the people that think he stands there all day. His photographer takes a photo and he goes to starbucks for a latte or whatever people do these days.
He’s thoughts are thinkable. Some weee just too funny a bit cute… I mean him at times lol I say rock on brother… Greedom with speech 🎤 Good day!!!!
All these are true. That guy is really helping society in some way. Some signs really makes sense.
Loved the vaccine ones. No one needs to know your vaccination status and no one needs to shame other people for getting or not getting vaccinated.