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We all know the feeling when every-little-tiny-stupid-thing is so annoying, the pressure is through the roof. Let your frustration out—protest against whatever it is that feels like too much to handle! New Yorker Seth, who runs the "Dude With Sign" Instagram account, has objected to all of the mundane everyday problems—from people who say "no offense" before saying something offensive to utterly useless meetings. All you need to make it in the professional peaceful protest league, aka mundane things that stink, is cardboard and a marker.
You've got to learn from the best to succeed in a big game. That’s why a hilarious font of inspiration from the dude's protest posters is waiting here. Also, scroll down below for Bored Panda’s interview with Dovydas Skarolskis, a Vilnius-based connoisseur of the contemporary political and cultural climate, who shared his views on freedom of opinion and what role it has in the Dude With Sign project.
After you’re done, make sure to check out our previous collection of the same goodness. And upvote the protest signs you liked the best!
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WilvanderHeijden 5 years ago
He's right. Why are people saying "No offense" or "With all due respecl" and proceed to be as offensive or disrespectful as they can be?
Daria B 5 years ago
Various people use these in various ways and situations. Personally, I rarely start my sentences with these kinds of phrases, but when I do, it's because I have something to say that the other one may think as offensive, but I still hope they'll give it a thought. And if I do this, it's usually when I disagree with a good argument, but the other party might find my very disagreement to be offensive. This, or, when someone says an eye-roll level of stupid joke.
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deanna woods 5 years ago
I 1000% agree with this. Saying "no offense" doesn't make what you said less offensive.
What does a Foxxy say? 5 years ago
Actually everyone is different in what they find offensive. saying no offence isn’t always directed at one person but a wide range of people, so some people may not be offended whilst others are.
Nikki Ty-Tomkins 5 years ago
We'll i guess "to be frank" is at least honest. But I cringe at what's coming when I hear it. I sometimes say, "Just be Mike instead ..."
Ljdia 5 years ago
The same as saying "I'm sorry (BUT)..." and then proceed criticizing/offending the other person. If you are sorry (because you know what you are gonna say is not positive or helpful), then either don't say it at all, or ommit the hypocrite "I'm sorry" before cruching the other's soul ;)
It's me NOT mario 5 years ago
No offense but you smell like dog s**t and you should die (this is the type of things people say)
Kelandry Mindelin 4 years ago
The correct way to use it is when you need to say something that could sound offensive to some people, but you aren't saying it with the intention of being offensive, you're saying it with the intention to be honest, helpful, or some other good intention.
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Daniel Moffett 5 years ago
I mix AXE and Old Spice. But the funny part is that the black guy looks like the guy on the Old Spice commercials and Ads.
#3
Bob Beltcher 5 years ago
Mask don't prevent you from catching anything. They only help if you are already sick to prevent spreading it.
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*MINTYMOONS* 5 years ago
the last public bathroom i was in there was a dirty hoodie in one stall and a used tampon in the other dont go into walmart bathrooms kids
Dovydas Skarolskis told Bored Panda that freedom of speech is a fundamental part of liberal democracy, which seems like a given to citizens of the free world. “However, there has been a variety of political regimes that restricted both individual’s personal opinions, and one’s ability to form one. The dystopian shadows depicted by George Orwell and Aldous Huxley still haunt us in the 21st century.”
On the other hand, living in a society is already a restriction. Dovydas explains: “I can’t just arrive naked at the shopping mall just because I want to. There are many public norms, cultural traditions, laws, and many other social institutions that repress our behavior.” It explains why so much freedom lurks on the internet. "The internet is a liberating tool, and millions of anonymous comments allow authors to express their views that otherwise remain silent in the daylight.”
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Christina Uhlir 5 years ago
Yes it could, but the opposite view is that people lost their "human touch", they send an email to a co-worker whose office is across the hall.
#5
Nevi Løvfelt 5 years ago
When Fallon interwiew people, he is close to fall down his chair because of laughter every 3 min.
Christina Uhlir 5 years ago
......and something is downright stupid, or should I say foolish instead?
#6
Kate Schools 5 years ago
Omg! That makes no sense to me!! Eat the damn food and be happy you HAVE so much to eat
Cathrine Simone 5 years ago
Hey! For those who love to post food pics, keep doing it! I, and many others, love to look at them!
Nikki Ty-Tomkins 5 years ago
Don't count on it! I've removed several people from my Facebook list after seeing everything they've ever put in their mouths way too many times. Same for those people who post identically posed selfies ... at least once a day!
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SciFi Vortex 5 years ago
Food is on one end of the digestive process. Just the thankful people don't upload pics of what's on the other end.
Christina Uhlir 5 years ago
Maybe that's coming, who knows; would not surprise me a bit.
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On a broad scale, politics start when you step into the corridor outside your apartment. “It comes down to the questions like who has to clean it, and whether it needs a repair.”
When it comes to Dude With Sign's protests, it really speaks about every one of our own micro politics. Dovydas comments: “Dude With Sign highlights our online habits that we don’t really think of that much because we go with the flow. Dude With Sign not only talks about the freedom of opinion and speech, but he also encourages people to take a step back and look at themselves from the outside. Only when you start using your own head do you stand apart from the blunt mass and become an independent thinker.”
Dovydas believes that an ability to make fun of yourself is crucial in our times. “Dude With Sign is an artist full of irony. It’s cool to share his funny posters when he asks you not to do that. But making fun of yourself and thinking of how the receiver of your action or art would feel is far greater freedom and happiness than going on a shopping spree naked.”
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Blueberry Woofle 5 years ago
One time I got an ad for coughdrops. While I had a coughdrop in my mouth. They were the same brand of coughdrops.
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Gabby M 5 years ago
I swear...Big Brother (PC's, Alexa et al) IS listening....and most likely watching too. Creepy for sure, scary as F*c%
M DR 5 years ago
I think they actually confirmed that Alexa is recording or sending feedback
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Rench 5 years ago
I find it even more irritating when I keep getting ads for something I just bought!
Kirsten Kerkhof 5 years ago
Exactly! "Hey, I see you just bought a vacuum cleaner, something one only needs to buy once a decade. You want to see more? You want to start a collection? I see you bought a Miele, do you want a Dyson too? And a Bosch? Here are adverts for new ones!" *facepalm*
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Lilly Rose Poppy 5 years ago
I looked up African dance and know I get pop up adds for a show every five minutes
Pseudo Puppy 5 years ago
to stop it: turn off access to your microphone. Clear your cookies on your devices / search engines.
Christina Uhlir 5 years ago (edited)
"Only when you start using your own head ...." The sad thing is that too many people don't use their own heads. "The ancestor of every action is a thought." - Ralph Waldo Emerson. ....yea, I wish it was the rule.
Matthew Adamson 5 years ago
the people are just staring at the sign like they never seen one before.
SciFi Vortex 5 years ago
Stop talking about things on platforms that use contextual advertising, you dummy.
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Octavia Hansen 5 years ago
I LOVE those movies . . . they drive the way I WANT to but never will. Dialogue is c**p. Turn off the sound, put on great music and just watch. Cheaper than drugs. More fun than talking to a cat!
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What does a Foxxy say? 5 years ago
I 1000000% agree with this. I’m sick of irresponsible pet owners just leaving the s**t behind or they bag it then leave the bag behind.
Tia Hansen 5 years ago
the guy with the dog is thinking "Maybe i should go back to pick is up..."
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K Lane 5 years ago
Yes dog poo us gross. On the other hand, 100,000 tonnes of bagged dog poo is sent to landfill every year from the UK alone. It doesn't decompose properly in bag in landfill, but it would have decomposed in 2-3 months if left. I don't know which is worse; poo on the streets and park, or biodegradable waste being put in landfill.
Christina Uhlir 5 years ago
.....being put in landfill .....in a plastic bag, that's the worst part.
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Knight Owl 5 years ago
Why do people tie it up and leave it? Leaving it is gross but will break down in the rain but in a bag that makes poo immortal as the bag. So gross.
Daria B 5 years ago
Not much dog poop on the streets of Seoul, but there's rude people everywhere, and if you lived in a place long enough you've seen it all. Anyway, my point, during the time I was living in the previous home to where I live now, it was a first floor flat, and when I went outside, I found a "wonderful" surprise right below my window. I mean, seriously.... How inconsiderate one has to be for that!
Shadowpuppy_123 5 years ago
2 race horses have died because people don’t pick up there dog poo
AY1984 5 years ago
Is that the one where people were tossing the baggies over the fence? I didn't realize they were race horses. Either way it is absolutely heartbreaking.
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After seeing how well Seth is doing with his funny signs, you might want to organize one too. And you can—because the First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. But there are a couple of things you should know about your rights beforehand. First of all, according to the American Civil Liberties Union, your rights “are strongest in what are known as ‘traditional public forums,’ such as streets, sidewalks, and parks.” That means that you can legally march in the streets as long as you’re not in anyone's private property and you’re not blocking access to buildings or interfering with other properties.
#10
Knight Owl 5 years ago
No porno stashes that's something from the 70s that needs to stay there
#11
John Baker 5 years ago
Stop launching my browser to ask me why I uninstalled your crappy software.
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Tiny Dynamine 5 years ago
Indeed. I know that I've unsubscribed because I just did it! Then you send me an email because I told you I don't want any from you. Logic passed you by, eh?
Kate Schools 5 years ago
Confirmation Emails - thanks for giving me another f%#$king reason to unsubscribe
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Lukyan Terdal 5 years ago
Well, the hypocrisy detector I invented didn't go off when it scanned this image, so I guess he does.
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Karen Lyon 5 years ago
But what if it's a t-shirt for my nephew's band? He's the bassist in a heavy metal band out in Austin....I love all kinds of music, but I have never been the head-banger type. Not digging this sign, dude.
CORRINE STANLEY 5 years ago
yes. its annoying goiung up to someone and asking, "omg i like ____ to, whats ur fav song?" and they reply with something not even close to any of the songs they hav
Daria B 5 years ago (edited)
While doing some cleaning up, amongst my husband's old clothes, I found a Sex Pistols long sleeved T-shirt (a God Save the Queen one). I was surprised because my husband was never into the punk culture (unlike me, growing up within punk circles), so I asked him about it, like "oh? You used to like Sex Pistols?" (showing him the T-shirt) - his reaction? Completely chill and normal, "Ah, my mom bought it for me a long time ago". Now, that was even more surprising. I mean, had this conversation happened in Europe (or Japan), it would make much more sense, but Korea has a bit of a different culture and history of subcultures, and his mom is not that much of an unusual Korean lady. It was a funny memory.
Now that you’re ready to do your first poster design, remember that counter-protesters also have free speech rights! So, don’t get surprised if police treat you and antagonistic group of individuals equally. There’s always a chance you’d get stopped by the police. In that case, the Union suggests to “stay calm, be polite, and don't run.” Also, keep in mind that even if The First Amendment prohibits restrictions based on the content of speech, “it does not mean that the Constitution completely protects all types of speech in every circumstance.”, especially if you declare something controversial.
#13
Meyer Weinstock 5 years ago
Not all of us singletons want to be single... -Dr M
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Daria B 5 years ago
Yes, they do. Koreans as well. I just posted a comment here about it.
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Christina Uhlir 5 years ago
"Human being is a virus which plagues our planet, not the species that shall protect all life." ... only when the majority of us will help as consumers....and force the powerful to stop plundering our planet.....every and each of us have a choice.
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Christina Uhlir 5 years ago
Maybe he's doing more than just holding up the sign.
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Monday 5 years ago
It will if he's able to recruit more people to help by making them see it
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Monday 5 years ago
Or what "historically accurate" Disney characters would look like.
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Rachael Sampson 5 years ago
He violently raped a woman and there was physical proof of what he did. Why are people still treating him like a hero?
M DR 5 years ago
People believed that he was genuinely remorseful and grew as a person. He changed his life and tried to make the world a better place. I'm not saying he's a hero, but I do think people can change.
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Jennifer Plume 5 years ago
He was a piece of sнiт. Try being raped and then say oh he's reformed now. Men imagine if if he violently raped you then say "he's ok now."
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WilvanderHeijden 5 years ago
Yes, I really don't get it why some guys playing with a ball are considered more interesting than a woman telling me how I can get perfect skin, hair, teeth and nails.
Jonathan Armstrong 5 years ago
super bowl commercials are better than the game
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Annie Bieber 4 years ago
I timed a show once...2min of program...3-4 of commercials...I'd like the Deities that invented the DVR...😁
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Ashley Duke 5 years ago
Same here. Not only that but pet pages have raised alot of money for rescues and such on instagram
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Cathrine Simone 5 years ago
Some of his signs I agree with some others I do not! I like animal social media accounts! As do others. **Holds up sign that says, **Stop being a party pooper."**
Dianne Blair 5 years ago
Would rather look at animals than Everything Everyone eats, as well...
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Luna Lovegood 5 years ago
I regularly get 100+ messages on a group chat I'm part of and the messages usually have nothing to do with anything, it's just 2 or 3 people having a conversation. :(
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Blood Queen🖤❤️🩸 5 years ago
ikr, include everyone or just go on your own chat with them, its not a groupchat than
Catffirmations 5 years ago (edited)
I really wish there was a setting to block being added to a group chat. I get added to family group chats where they acknowledge messages that don't need any acknowledgment or send several messages in a row... Each. As. A. Separate. Message. Do they not realize that each message sends a new notification?!?! I do not need to be part of your "stream of consciousness." Just stop.
Unhuman_Weirdo 5 years ago
My friend group needs to hear this like 2 ppl keep arguing and I have like 165 new messages every .2 of a millisecond
Lukyan Terdal 5 years ago (edited)
"Daniel, why aren't you reading chat?" -Chat, after being ignored by Daniel Failboat
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Captain Marvellous ♥️ 5 years ago
I disagree with this. Putting TikToks on youtube allows people who don't want TikTok to be able to access it. For example, I do not want the app. However, I do enjoy watching funny TikToks on Youtube.
Matthew Adamson 5 years ago
the police is like 'we usually don't allow protesting but i gotta agree with him'
Lilly Rose Poppy 5 years ago
I’m on a group chat where they ONLY send til toks I don’t have it for a reason people
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Cathrine Simone 5 years ago
Some of us appreciate likes. Don't be discouraged, quiet ones that like to like, and do not chit-chat much. Not all of us are party poopers.
Tiny Dynamine 5 years ago
It is. It's a way of letting the other person know you've read it if it doesn't need a reply.
Hannah Shockley 5 years ago (edited)
Me, an android person, has it sends a separate message saying 'liked an image'
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Lukyan Terdal 5 years ago
That's right, Tia Hansen, we're... NOT looking at you, because we don't want to see you.
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Marnie 5 years ago
I don't say this, but I like silly, old dumb jokes. When my Mom and I would meet in a doorway and try to get around each other, she would always say, "Shall we dance?" and she thought it was hilarious every time and that was too cute. I like hearing the same old jokes sometimes.
Christopher Columbus 5 years ago
I hate this too. It's such a stupid joke yet I fall for it every time. My need to correct 'year' is crippling. And when I realize it happened again, badly spent energy flows to my face to work up a fake smile. This joke is that-annoyingly-brilliant-student-(I know, knowledge is power)-in-the-front-of-the-classroom-giving-the-right-answer-to-the-question-you-got-wrong-type of funny.
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Ronel du Plessis 5 years ago
And stop liking your own comment or photo. You liked it, that's why you posted it DUH
SciFi Vortex 5 years ago
Stop sharing your inane thoughts on bits of cardboard, you hypocritical t****r.
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John Baker 5 years ago
Sign for Seth: Stop bringing the damn snake downtown. The constant noise and activity stresses the hell out of them.
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Lukyan Terdal 5 years ago
You need a birthday bird. I'm a bird. Now all we need is a birthday.
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Steven Cook 5 years ago
We can stop saying two thousand or twenty. We know what century it is. Just say the two digit year. Last year is just 19, next year is just 21
Christina Uhlir 5 years ago
Why not, if you plan on to do something to help those who are powerless to help themselves, when you'll give voice to the voiceless.
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earringnut 5 years ago (edited)
Um, that's how folks get paid for their content. When done responsibly there is nothing wrong with it. Also, what was that Old Spice thing then?
Paige Garberding 5 years ago
Stop covering content with your ads. I boycott all advertisers who annoy me.
Dave Boone 5 years ago
Paige, I wish I could upvote this 1000 times. Interrupt my video with your pitch and you don't have a chance in hell of me buying. I watch long enough to know who to boycott
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Gabby M 5 years ago
My favorite sign isn't on this thread so I'll add it. Yes Netflix I am still watching! Ugh I hate the frequency it asks. WHY do they ask that anyway....anyone know?
Bryan Chavis 5 years ago
to make sure you don't lose your spot on the show
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What do you think ?
Leo H 5 years ago
So he's basically a hipster douche canoe that makes bank for holding up snarky signs for a whole sec to get his pic...
fainasKeturatis 5 years ago
I have many questions... 1st where is he getting all the cardboards and are those recycled afterwards?... ok, that's it.
BusLady 5 years ago
He steals them from homeless people at street corners.
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Tiny Dynamine 5 years ago
Pretty boring as he's either repeating things that many other people have said (photos of your food), they aren't relatable to many people, or they're not not very witty.
Christina Uhlir 5 years ago
I would like him to address more serious issues (not just bush fires in Australia).
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Leo H 5 years ago
So he's basically a hipster douche canoe that makes bank for holding up snarky signs for a whole sec to get his pic...
fainasKeturatis 5 years ago
I have many questions... 1st where is he getting all the cardboards and are those recycled afterwards?... ok, that's it.
BusLady 5 years ago
He steals them from homeless people at street corners.
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Pretty boring as he's either repeating things that many other people have said (photos of your food), they aren't relatable to many people, or they're not not very witty.
Christina Uhlir 5 years ago
I would like him to address more serious issues (not just bush fires in Australia).
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