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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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#1

Halloween And Thanksgiving Come First

Halloween And Thanksgiving Come First

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athornedrose
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how do we get this to the top of the list? please please please, at least let me have halloween.

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    #2

    Daylight Savings Makes No [friggin] Sense

    Daylight Savings Makes No [friggin] Sense

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    Hans
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And it should be ended for good!

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    #3

    Charging $15 For A Bowl Of Lettuce Should Be Illegal

    Charging $15 For A Bowl Of Lettuce Should Be Illegal

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    Kjorn
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if they charging it it's people are dumb enough to buy it.

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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.

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    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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    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look at the amount of ounces on the bag. That is what you're getting. The air is to protect you from getting a bag of crumbs.

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    #5

    Stop Standing Up When The Plane Lands

    Stop Standing Up When The Plane Lands

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    Wietse Pot
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm 6ft6. I will stand up at the earliest possible moment (when the seatbelts light goes out) so I can unfold my legs. On longer flights, I even prefer to stand during the flight.

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    #6

    There Should Be Snow Days For Work

    There Should Be Snow Days For Work

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    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, no way man. If you’re off on snow days, everybody is off. (‘Cept the mail man.)

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    Araba Impraim
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in Canada, trust me, we have them!

    Johanna Muukkonen
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created 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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    Bill
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get studded snow tires. There is no such thing as "All Season" its a marketing ploy

    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately I work in a hospital and the sick folk just won't cooperate.

    Coolleen
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get snow days at work if we get enough snow. :)

    SCL
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created 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
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created 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
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created 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
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created 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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    5 years ago Created 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
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created 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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    5 years ago (edited) Created 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!

    Quintessence
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet it's what those people there want

    Eva Bryson
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are. They're called "personal leave."

    Irene Bucior
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created 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.

    Helena ortiz
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah no one wants to go driving in the snow

    nathan south
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created 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
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created 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
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created 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
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created 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
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created 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.

    okpkpkp
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are snow days for work...

    Santino Marazzo
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ya , and I walked to school uphill both ways.

    Sadie Jayne
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Finally! Something I can support!

    Id row
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created 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.

    CincyReds
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes Yes I agree! Especially ice

    Andie Brown
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created 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
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created 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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    Raine Soo
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in Canada wherein winter, everyday is a snow day.

    Catlady6000
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created 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.

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    #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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    European other
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Disappointing for some. Good news for others !

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    #9

    Yes Netflix, I Am Still Watching

    Yes Netflix, I Am Still Watching

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    Patrick McKemie
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK, yeah this. How about I just turn it off when I'm ready Netflix? I don't need you to tell me how to watch TV.

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    #10

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

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

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    Hans
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It makes. Literally it means you care to some degree. Unfortunately, that is not what people mean to say...

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    #11

    Stop Replying-All To Company Wide Emails

    Stop Replying-All To Company Wide Emails

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    MagicalUnicorn
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yes yes yes, if it would be up to me, i'd remove the option completely

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    #12

    Stop Using Group Pics For Your Dating Profile

    Stop Using Group Pics For Your Dating Profile

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    European other
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well I mean at least it looks like you have friends then !

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    #13

    Names Are Not That Hard To Spell

    Names Are Not That Hard To Spell

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    Maya Baggins
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pili, my name is Pili, I am a woman... Starbucks employees in NY always wrote "Billy". At the end, I started using a nickname after the third "Billy" and officially became "Maya" while aboard

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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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    sforshann
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I care for my spotify it's my lifeline!

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    #16

    No More Streaming Service Pls

    No More Streaming Service Pls

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    Rabbit Carrot
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! Too many now. Netflix was created because there were too many channels fighting for space, it filled a need. Now practically every channel has a streaming service and we’re back to square 1.

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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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    Iggy
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's better than looking at Uranus! (Somebody had to say it!!)

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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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    Rabbit Carrot
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He hasn’t released any good music in a loooooooong time. Keep the music to yourself Kanye.

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    #21

    Sell White Claw On Tap

    Sell White Claw On Tap

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