Signage has always been a powerful tool in the fight for what’s right. So it’s no surprise that when people face injustice and inequality, they turn to one of their most effective weapons: words.
In the age of social media, activism has reached new heights. Protest signs have gone viral on Twitter and Facebook, and they’ve become so popular they even get replicated by protesters on the other side of the planet. Their viral potential is undeniable. If a sign can go viral, it has the power to ignite change across the world. But what’s caught our attention recently is the sheer number of funny protest signs popping up everywhere. From clever puns to downright silly wordplay, it seems people understand that humor is an effective way to get the spotlight on the cause itself and make a point.
Sure, 99% of the time, protests are serious affairs. People are making their voices heard, standing up for causes they believe in, and fighting to change the world. Still, there’s nothing wrong with injecting some humor into the mix. When done right, it can be downright hilarious and help spread the message you were trying to get across — and that’s exactly what these funny posters did. Keep scrolling to see them for yourself!
They’re clever, witty, and make you smile while reminding you that even though things might be bad right now, activism always has room for a good laugh. While some of these funny protest signs are snarky remarks for serious causes, others are for silly and trivial everyday life events and deserve some space on our list!
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Harsh, But True
Sign From Women's Rally - Separation Of Church And State
Jesus Is Cool With It
San Diego LGBT Pride
Pro-Life vs. Pro-Choice
Now That's A Real Protester
At A School Strike Protest For Climate Change
Funny Protest Sign
Sign From The KKK Protest In Dayton Ohio Today
I read this as watching ' Annie' that would make me want to smoke weed too :P
I Came To Take Your Job But...
This Sign Is From Minneapolis While In A Protest
Now That's Bad
Favorite Sign In The Rally
And without any context you know right away that this is an American protest. My country is so pathetic. Should never even need this sign in the first place
From Sunday's Gay Pride Parade In Chicago
Every Film That Speaks About Some Disaster Starts With The Government Ignoring The Warnings Of Scientists
If Governments don't listen to facts, maybe they will pay attention to movies?
I mean the movies all show what happens when the scientists are ignored; you'd think we'd get the hint by now
This Isn't Something You Should Be Ignoring
Canadian Protester
Doctor Protesting In Lebanon
Spoke To My Ex After 10 Years. "Miss Or Mrs?" He Asked "Dr" I Said
Now That's An Amazing Idea
All Credit To The Witty People Who Wrote These Signs
You're Going To Pay Now
100% Accurate
Hide Your Daughters
My my. A savage are we? (nothing was meant to be offensive. I can fix it if necessary)
This Lady's Sign At The Vancouver Climate Change Rally
Clever Use Of An Old Song On Protest Sign
Fighting The Good Fight
NEVERRRRRRRrrrr!!!!!!! (In a respectful way.) Can we instead ban Christmas music in November?
Dude Keeps Protesting Annoying Everyday Things With Funny Signs
Sure That
My Favorite Protest Sign So Far
We Will Rave On Putin’s Grave
Facts
When You're Not Sure Whether The Protest Is Going To Be Peaceful Or Violent
This Teacher's Protest Sign
My Favorite Anti-Westboro Baptist Church Protest Sign
I still don't logically understand why God could hate any of his children, even if they were "f@gs". Didn't he MAKE them that way? You don't get to create something yourself and then decide you don't want it to be that way that YOU made it! (I don't believe in Big Sky Daddy, but that's the gist of what I understand of it.)
That’s What Happens When You’re Born Woke
Protest
Protest Sign In Australia
This Guy Is Winning The Protest Sign Competition
Not One Sign At This Rally Was Directed Against The Russian People
aH yES lET'S iNVADE tHE nUCLEAR wASTELAND #istandwithukraine
You Can Be Whatever You Want Darling
I would say 7 is a bit young to be President but 45 proved anyone can get elected so you go girl!
Spotted At The Women's March In Philly
Putin The Bin
In our local area, most dog poo bins are now designated “pootins” with a lovely photo affixed. We can literally stick our dogs waste in poo tins face. It’s so satisfying
My Wife Drives By This Sign Everyday On The Way To Work, And She’s Said A Couple Of Times How Funny It Would Be If Someone Put Up A Picture Of The Rock
1,2,3,4 We Aren't Clones Anymore!
Stand Up For What You Believe In
We Gave You Hummus Have Some Respect (Taken At A Protest In Brussels)
A Reminder
Without Immigrants Trump Would Have No Wives
Well Observed. Get Out Of That Ring
I can only partially agree: Wrestling and climate change are real. One is real entertainment, the other REAL frightening at this point.
This Is My Forever Mood Tbh
Not The Dad Jokes
That's A Strong Statement
Accurate
Who Else Agrees?
This Sign Outside Of A Trump Rally
I'm a Republican. But I never trusted that man child. Never voted for him , never will. Can't stand him or that spawn of his
Dog With Sign
Signs From The Ottawa Counter-Protests
Best Protest Sign Goes To This Bloke
Pleaseeeee
Favourite Sign From The Canberra Marriage Equality Rally
They're Scared
Vader Hates Rebels
Lizzo Making Impact Everywhere
Another Australian Protest Sign
Gordon Never Disappoints
Favorite Sign From Last Night's Protest
Climate Change Protest At DC
And then, we cry. But hey we tried, nobody listened to our side, so then they died.
Mario Reference
Trump And Putin At The Protest In NYC
Oh God. He has the physique of a lactating ape. There goes tonight's chance at restful slumber.
I Went To The D.C. BLM Protests & Found My Sign Buddy
He's Furious
Rap Culture
Best Sign At The 'March For Europe' Protest In London
Funny Protest Sign
A One Person Protest In Front Of Comcast HQ In Philly
Great Sign At DC Protests Today
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. (re: "socialism")
Nothing New
A Memory From The Womens March Boston - Clearly This Guy Is Ready For The March For Science Coming Up In April
This Bear
That's One Of The Funniest
Poster At Dublin Climate Change Protest
Amazing
My Last Pic From The Peoples Climate March In Boston
I’m a golfer, but please, no new ones. We already have enough 18 hole green lawns.
Here They Really Understand Global Warming And The Ozone Layer
Best Of The Best - Signs From The March In May Protests In Australia Today
We Take Naps But We Stay Woke
Granny C is singing her heart out for medicare for all HR1976. But looks like Granny A is taking one of her famous Granny naps! July 3
Counter-Protester Steals Show From Idiots
Everything For The Animals
He Knows Something
Even Clowns Can Be Sad As Well
My 9 Year Old Friend Made This Sign For The Climate Protests Yesterday!
I don't understand this one. Reference to some person or meme that is after my time and over my head?
A Sign My Wife Made For A Protest Today. Officer Meow Meow Fuzzyface Would Not Approve Of These Goings On, And He's A Loose Cannon Cop With Nothing To Lose
Funny Protest Sign
If you're female, he'd probably try to grab what's on the other side of it, though.
Pokémon Reference
This One Is Hilarious
He Made A Mistake
This is Ricky Smith! He’s a comedian, but also the founder of R.A.K.E (random acts of kindness everywhere) and is a really good person. (Rickonia is his instagram handle)
Poor Spiderman
Stop Drinking Bad Coffee
Washington DC Know It
You Want What??
So There's Protests Going On In The UK At The Minute Regarding The Political Party Who Has Been Voted Into Power. David Cameron Is The Head Of The Party, Best Sign Of The Year
Best Protest Sign Last Night
Mixture Of Emotions
Why would you deport Taylor Swift? She has done nothing but good for the gay community and has never made racist/sexist comments.
