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With so many things seemingly wrong and unjust with modern-day society, we can sometimes feel overwhelmed, outraged, and want to rebel in some way. Well, some people protest and tell the system to go fudge itself in very creative and polite ways—by deploying forms of mild vandalism. Meanwhile, others find that gentle vandalism is the best way for them to spread some cheer where it’s needed the most.

That’s where the r/MildlyVandalised subreddit comes in. The 344k-member-strong online community documents and celebrates instances of raging against the machine in a calm, orderly, and (usually) controlled manner. 

Scroll down for some funny, endearing, and (yes!) even heart-warming cases of mild vandalism. Don’t forget to upvote the photos that you enjoyed looking at the most, dear Pandas. And if you’re in the mood for some more artistic rebellion, then we cordially invite you to take a peek at Bored Panda’s previous article about the awesome r/MildlyVandalised community right over here.

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The Best Vandalism

The Best Vandalism

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During a previous interview with my colleague, a couple of the r/MildlyVandalised subreddit’s moderators opened up a bit about the community and the content that they share.

One of the moderators, redditor DoxBox explained what lies at the core of the photos shared on their subreddit. "Mild vandalism is vandalism that is humorous but not overly damaging," they explained to Bored Panda that comedy without the damage is essential.

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Someone At Work Put A Seagull On The Sanitizer Dispenser

Someone At Work Put A Seagull On The Sanitizer Dispenser

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We All Shall Applaud The Jellyfish!!

We All Shall Applaud The Jellyfish!!

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Kimi Tomminello
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First time I saw the "push button take bacon" tag on one of these around 20 years ago I spent 5 minutes laughing hysterically in a mall public restroom with people staring at me, looking at the tag and mildly chuckling. I looked like a mad woman and to make things worse I was in my barn clothes.

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"Regular vandalism is costly to fix and malicious in intent. The sub is about mostly-harmless but humorous vandalism intended to make people laugh,” the moderator explained to us during an earlier interview.

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Meanwhile, another moderator, redditor Awesomesprime, noted that the subreddit reacts to the news and current world events. For instance, at the time, the 2020 United States presidential elections were on pretty much everyone’s minds.

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His Own Realm

His Own Realm

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"Recently, political posts have been at the top, but [they still] have to be funny and clever. Those seem to be the ones that make it the highest," they noted what was popular at the time.

"Posts do well the funnier they are, with the caveat that Reddit's usual issues do sometimes interfere. Posting the same post at different times can have different results," moderator DoxBox pointed out that some posts don’t always go viral because the timing might not be right or due to other less-than-obvious reasons.

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Hot Take In The Neighborhood

Hot Take In The Neighborhood

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An Interesting Title

An Interesting Title

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sauron, the all-seeing, fire-eyed manager suffering a mid-life crisis trying to get his precious ring from some weird short kids at the office

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The subreddit has been celebrating mild and humorous vandalism all the way since October 2015. And it looks like it’ll keep going strong so long as there are rebels out there who know that using their imagination and creativity can be just as powerful (if not more so!) than vandalising property in rage.

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Found This In My Camera Roll That I Took A While Back Whilst In Cambridge. Still Makes Me Chuckle

Found This In My Camera Roll That I Took A While Back Whilst In Cambridge. Still Makes Me Chuckle

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The sub’s mods note that the images people post have to be about mild vandalism, without any costly property damage. What’s more, they stress that the vandalism can’t be racist and that all the community members have to be polite to each other.

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He Sees You When You're Speeding, He Knows When You Are Slow

He Sees You When You're Speeding, He Knows When You Are Slow

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Meanwhile, reposts are discouraged if they’re newer than three months. What’s more, street art doesn’t actually count as vandalism. While bathroom graffiti belongs on another subreddit, namely, r/ToiletDoodles.

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I’d Consider This More Art Than Vandalism. In Either Case, It’s Absolutely Outstanding. (If You’re Unfamiliar, This Is ‘Tactile Paving’ And Used To Help The Vision-Impaired Navigate Streets. This ‘Bumps’ Pattern Marks The Locations Of Pedestrian Crossings)

I’d Consider This More Art Than Vandalism. In Either Case, It’s Absolutely Outstanding. (If You’re Unfamiliar, This Is ‘Tactile Paving’ And Used To Help The Vision-Impaired Navigate Streets. This ‘Bumps’ Pattern Marks The Locations Of Pedestrian Crossings)

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Guess We're Not Getting Our Graffiti Removed Anymore

Guess We're Not Getting Our Graffiti Removed Anymore

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High-Effort Mild Vandalism In Crystal Palace Park

High-Effort Mild Vandalism In Crystal Palace Park

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Bored Panda spoke to Professor Suzanne Degges-White, a Licensed Counselor and Chair at the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University about anger and its pros and cons.

According to her, even though anger can lead to social change, it can also greatly harm us if we can’t control it or learn to let go.

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Someone With Free Time At My Local Grocery Store

Someone With Free Time At My Local Grocery Store

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Until You Proper Star Get The You Deserve

Until You Proper Star Get The You Deserve

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She has a real one now: https://ew.com/movies/mark-hamill-celebrates-carrie-fisher-hollywood-walk-of-fame-star/.

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“Constant anger can lead to metabolic diseases, cardiovascular problems, and digestive issues. For some people, health concerns are the reason that they may learn to let go of anger,” she explained to Bored Panda very recently.

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He Just Wants To Know!

He Just Wants To Know!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you did, with your obnoxious barging in, vigorously shaking the handle trying to open it

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“While being angry can lead to social change and begin to topple barriers and other aspects of injustice, we also know that anger isn't going to be the best choice to build alliances or convince others of the need for change,” the professor noted.

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Is It Only Me That Sings Those Words?

Is It Only Me That Sings Those Words?

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“Finding common ground is essential in making true, collaborative change. This requires us to let go of anger, whether that is finding a way to sublimate it or overcome it, or just put it aside for the time being.

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Found At Tumby Bay, South Australia

Found At Tumby Bay, South Australia

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fish with shoes cool!!!! It's easier to wear high-heels underwater i believe

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Cause I’m Havin A Good Time, Havin A Good Time

Cause I’m Havin A Good Time, Havin A Good Time

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I Couldn't Resist When I Saw The Pipe

I Couldn't Resist When I Saw The Pipe

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It’s Been A Year Since I Replaced My Schools Hand-Washing Signs With These

It’s Been A Year Since I Replaced My Schools Hand-Washing Signs With These

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Googly Eyes On The Belly Button Of A Women's Underwear Model In A Walmart

Googly Eyes On The Belly Button Of A Women's Underwear Model In A Walmart

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#44

This Pops Up Every Few Years

This Pops Up Every Few Years

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I walked past here everyday and right or wrong it was constantly vandalized with something that wasn’t Godly.

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Crazy Dog Lady
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s in Tucson, AZ in the U.S... I kinda always felt bad for the owners of the building because it kept happening. But I also always kinda laughed. Haha

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K- THULU
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Religion is a personal relationship with whatever god you believe in. Just keep the fk out of everyones face about it!

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Tim
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's faith. Religion is spreading it to as many people as possible, like a disease.

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julie son
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I spent a full minute trying to find the connection between the message and the truck, before realizing it wasn't part of the sign! LOL

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Wren Hard
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wow guys the church was just there not forcing their religion or anything and you think this is cool

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K- THULU
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't believe in any of them, Fellow aussie! Just prefer them to keep their s**t to themselves and stop judging every one else, like our f*****t PM!

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Nazda Pokmov
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor guy has to keep repainting his message again and again.....dang

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Anna Tribe
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I believe in God and try to do good things every day but I haven't been to church in over 30 years. I don't believe that a "church" is any different to praying at home because God is everywhere.

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Luthor
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is the original so off centre? Its driving me spare!

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Andy Hinds
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds more like brainwashing to me. I prefer the freedom and happiness of atheism.

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God can suck the sh*t out of my a**s. That's how not happy She has made me. Everyone knows it's the female that brings life into this world, not the male right?

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Paper Towel Now

Paper Towel Now

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In The Hallway At School

In The Hallway At School

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The black death of the 1340s and 1350s killed an estimated 75 - 200 million. It is estimated about 30% of the worlds population at that time. With an estimated world population of 7,935,000,000 30% is 2,380,500,000. With an estimated 6.1 million deaths from covid-19, 6.1 million is about 0.25% of the way to becoming the world's deadliest pandemic. Stay in school!

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Shakespeare's Garbage

Shakespeare's Garbage

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Dont Ask How I Managed To Do This

Dont Ask How I Managed To Do This

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