Passive-aggressiveness isn't a very desirable personality trait, but sometimes we can't help but let out a snarky remark. In fact, 82% of Americans say they have said something passive-aggressive lately. Although it's never fun to be on the receiving end of these kinds of comments, sometimes people come up with pretty funny quips.

We've scoured the Internet and collected the funniest notes, signs, text messages, and other encounters where people traded in direct communication for passive-aggressiveness. Turns out, people aren't the only ones capable of snide comments. Our apps sometimes send us passive-aggressive reminders too!

To find out more about why people resort to being passive-aggressive and how they can learn to communicate better, Bored Panda reached out to LCS-certified personal coach Karen Edwards, CPQC. She kindly agreed to tell us more about how passive-aggressiveness is linked to survival instinct and offered some effective communication techniques. Read her expert insights below!

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A Bumper Sticker I Saw In My Travels Today

Bumper sticker with passive-aggressive humor about Fox News on a damp Toyota car.

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    This Sign On The Way From Islamabad To Nathia Gali, Pakistan

    Sign with passive-aggressive message about littering: "Animals do not leave trash, humans do. Please behave like animals."

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    That’s Evil But So Good

    Passive-aggressive prank: filling a donut with mustard as a funny surprise in the workplace.

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    The Condescending Warning Label On These Snowboarding Gloves

    Passive-aggressive warning on a plastic bag, humorously advising caution to those who might mistake it for a toy.

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    The WiFi Password For Our Hotel

    "Passive-aggressive note reading 'checkout10am' held up against a blurry background."

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    Passive Aggressive Parking Note

    Passive-aggressive parking note with a turtle drawing suggesting coloring practice for better parking.

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    Coworker Left This In The Break Room Today With His Name And Phone Number. Bold Move

    Sign with passive-aggressive humor about making coffee, suggesting lessons for those who leave the pot empty.

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    Passive Aggressive Food Preferences

    Stop sign humorously altered with passive-aggressive "eating animals without BBQ sauce" message.

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    Cassowary Warning Signs In Far North Queensland

    Humorous warning sign about the dangers of approaching cassowaries with passive-aggressive text.

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    My Neighbor Took These Without Asking So I Took Them Back And Placed Them In My Front Yard For Free

    Passive-aggressive sign next to free bricks, excluding Ann.

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    Kids Are Having Fun With Friends So A Neighbor Reported To Homeowners Association That They Must Be Running A Childcare

    Passive-aggressive sign on gate humorously addresses daycare and kids playing.

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    My Daughter Roasted Me For Fathers Day. I Couldn't Be More Proud

    Passive-aggressive note with humorous message about growing up funny.

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    My “Going Away” Cake From My Last Day At Work At An It Company

    Passive-aggressive cake with Windows XP error saying "Job failed successfully," in a bakery box.

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    #14

    This Relatable Sign In Ireland

    Passive-aggressive sign humorously advising teenagers to act independent.

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    Great Car Sticker I Saw Today

    Car window sticker with passive-aggressive message about driving too close.

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    Go Go Gadget Passive Aggressive Note. Left This Note On A Car. Don't Park In My Spot

    Hand holding a passive-aggressive note about parking, referencing being towed if repeated.

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    This Passive Aggressive Sign At My Doctors Office

    Sign listing humorous passive-aggressive reasons for wait times, like "playing video games" or "gossiping by the water cooler."

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    This Sign On The Door Of A Local Business

    Sign on a window humorously complaining about a gym above an office, uses passive-aggressive humor to express frustration.

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    Only Gold And Swedish Fish Are Acceptable In The Workplace

    Passive-aggressive office sign humorously guides fish eating etiquette with snack photos.

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    Tired Of No One Understanding Were All Adults. Just Do Them

    Passive-aggressive note about doing dishes taped to patterned wallpaper.

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    Finished Working My Last Shift Today

    Badge reads "It's My Last Day" with passive-aggressive humor in scripted note attached to clip.

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    Duolingo Just Roasted Me For No Reason

    Passive-aggressive humor with characters in headphones, celebrating a perfect lesson without mistakes.

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    #23

    Love This

    Funny passive-aggressive note on a parked car by Southlake DPS about staying in lines.

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    Spotted On The Bottom Of A Box Containing Ear Wax Drops

    Box with passive-aggressive text: "Opening the box from this side? Okay. You do you."

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    #25

    It's Called The Speed Limit

    Car window sign with a funny passive-aggressive message about driving the speed limit.

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    I'm Sensing Some Passive Aggression Here

    Sign listing prohibited songs in a shop, showcasing passive-aggressive humor.

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    #27

    He Wins That Round

    Text exchange showing passive-aggressive humor with photo of an egg on the floor next to a table leg.

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    #28

    This Is Hysterical

    Passive-aggressive flowchart about Mrs. Balmforth on a classroom door, humorously addressing frequent student questions.

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    Found Closed To Our Airbnb In Waikiki

    Passive-aggressive sign on a plant saying "Thanks for realizing this is not an ashtray. Mahalo!"

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    Myfitnesspal Is Passive Aggressive

    MyFitnessPal passive-aggressive notification about reminders being unhelpful.

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    The Mythical Cord

    Humorous passive-aggressive sign showing a fictional double-ended power cable with a disclaimer that it doesn't exist.

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    What’s Going On Here Then?

    Signs displaying a passive-aggressive message about a neighbor dispute along a street with a car passing by.

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    Co Workers Keep Stealing My Work Breakfasts. Maybe This Flow Chart Will Solve The Issue

    Passive-aggressive note on a box in fridge humorously asking ownership and warning not to touch if not theirs.

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    Do You Even Lift, Bro

    Passive-aggressive gym sign saying "Re-Rack your weights, BRO" in front of fitness equipment.

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    The People At My Workplace Are Getting Salty About Their Water Fountain Rules

    Passive-aggressive signs humorously warn against pouring anything but water down the drain.

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    Petty? Yes. Satisfying? Definitely. Handwriting? Horrible

    Coloring book and a passive-aggressive note on a car windshield, humorously addressing driving skills.

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    Righteous Passive Aggressive

    Car with funny passive-aggressive bumper sticker reading, "Do you follow Jesus this closely?"

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    My Neighbours Are Doing Early Morning Weekend Rennovations. Some Passive-Aggressive Feedback Left In The Lift

    Funny passive-aggressive note for tap dancing lessons at 7am, promising nonstop noise on wooden floors.

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    For Some Reason, Vitamin Water Is Savagely Roasting Kids With Lemonade Stands On Their Bottles

    Vitamin water bottle with passive-aggressive text about lemonade stand hygiene and zero sugar benefits.


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