Going to the stadium is not all about what is happening on the field. Sometimes the action is in the crowds. Half the fun in any game, be it football, basketball, or hockey, is when the camera pans in on the spectators to capture their facial expressions and the funny, bizarre, crude, outspoken, or weird posters the fans create. We have seen them all. Sports fans, in general, are immensely passionate about their teams or favorite players, and they are highly opinionated. Join us as we explore these posters, what makes them stand out, and what might have gone through the creators' minds when they made them.
Never a Dull Moment in Their Household
Whether you follow football or not, everybody knows that the fans are usually die-hard and passionate about their teams. It is always surprising when we see couples supporting opposing teams. This picture shows an example of a married couple enjoying a game together while cheering for the other team.
Whether you follow football or not, everybody knows that the fans are usually die-hard and passionate about their teams. It is always surprising when we see couples supporting opposing teams. This picture shows an example of a married couple enjoying a game together while cheering for the other team.
A Message From the Dark Side
What do Sci-Fi enthusiasts and sports fanatics have in common? It is simple, Star Wars. It seems these sports fans enjoy referencing the characters of the George Lucas blockbusters when encouraging their teams or dissing the opposing side. The guy holding the sign could have come up with something a little more apt, but maybe he saw the orange Darth Vader helmet in a novelty shop (it is pretty cool) and desperately wanted to wear it, but he needed something to tie it into the game or theme.
He gets points for effort, but perhaps the Darth Vader wannabe could work on his content for the next match. We also wonder what the people behind him think of his sign blocking their view. He has left plenty of room for improvement, so hopefully, he will do much better next time.
I Get a Puppy if We Win
He gets points for effort, but perhaps the Darth Vader wannabe could work on his content for the next match. We also wonder what the people behind him think of his sign blocking their view. He has left plenty of room for improvement, so hopefully, he will do much better next time.
The amount of money she spent on creating her banner could probably pay for a puppy, especially if she got a rescue dog. Which we highly recommend, by the way. Every dog deserves a loving home. Holding a sign that says, "If we win, we are adopting a rescue pet!" would be way more motivating. Does anyone care if he buys her a dog or not?
What Would You Give Up Your Piggy Bank to Get?
The boy who supposedly created the sign stating that if the Rangers hit his brother, he would give them his piggy bank; does not look that interested. In the photo, he appears downright bored, not paying attention to the game and staring at nothing in the opposite direction to his family, who seem to have their eyes peeled at the big screen and look to be enjoying the game and their moment in the limelight.
We are sure they are hoping for the ball to reach them and for the dad or brother to catch it. As for the sign, we think they meant it as a joke, and there isn't actual sibling rivalry between the boys, but who knows? Anything is possible.
The Things That Motivate People
If these signs are anything to go by, runners have great humor. Here is another placard aimed at runners, "Run like you stole something." Both the posters we have covered about running are humorous and target the wider running field instead of a single participant. They are both light-hearted and meant to cheer the reader. We like that neither is degrading to anyone and do not put anyone down. However, it would be irresponsible of us not to mention that we, under no circumstances, condone stealing.
"Run like you stole something" uses the fear of being apprehended as a motivating factor to increase your speed. It is funny to imagine someone has caught you red-handed, and you are running for your freedom (even if theft is out of character, and you would never steal anything).
Sometimes It Is Nice to Participate Even if You Have Nothing to Add
Wow! Who knew making posters to hold up during sports events was so addictive? For some people, being unable to think of a single clever or funny saying is not a deterrent to abstaining from making a sign. The guy who wrote, "Couldn't think of anything," had a bigger placard than most people around him.
Shame, so in essence, he needed extra space to say nothing. At least he looks happy and probably had fun making the poster. He also did not insult anyone else needlessly, so no harm, no foul is all that matters.
Is the Fear of a Flasher, Motivating?
We were one hundred percent correct! Runners and their spectators have a fun sense of humor. It looks clear that this young man and his friends were there to shock someone. We think it was probably his sister, but it could be his girlfriend or mother. His idea was ingenious to have his pants around his ankles and the sign covering his manly bits.
Not only would his sign reading, "Run faster or I'll drop the sign," have inspired his sister, girlfriend, or mother to pick up the pace, but it would have given all who saw it a chuckle and more than likely turned heads to check if he had a pair of shorts on. Ultimately the runners would have had a boost of speed if they did not want more scenery than they bargained for or to satisfy their curiosity.
Have You Seen This Guy?
An Alabama freshman, Jack Blankenship, and the photograph cutout of him pulling "The Face" quickly became a sensation among basketball fans. Jack decided an enlarged picture of him pulling a disapproving face would be a great way to distract the opposing team. "I thought it'd be cool to find a way to get a picture of myself and bring it to the games and hold it up," Jack admitted.
Besides holding up his oversized cutout, he also pulls "The Face" every time the camera pans around to him. He even persuaded others to hold up pictures of him. Who would have thought something like that would take off as it did? ESPN2 announcer, Pam Ward, commented, "This guy ... who does that? I mean, who makes a picture of themselves?" As strange as it seems, one screen-grab received hundreds of thousands of views.
Kudos to the Man From Switzerland
As a parent, a teacher, or a coach, we encourage our children to treat each other with kindness and respect and try to instill good values and sportsmanship. However, sometimes our competitive side throws all these teachings out the window, and we want to win at all costs. The whole affair turns out stressful, with lots of yelling and insults.
Encouragement often turns from positive reinforcement, like "You can do it, go get them Tiger," to slurs, like "You throw like a girl" or "Get your head out your arse." So we find it very refreshing to see the sign that this man is holding up. It reads, "I just hope both teams have fun." We wonder what sporting event it is and how old the athletes are. It looks a bit like a prison in the background. However, we highly doubt that.
When Giving One Hundred Percent Is Not Recommended
As we mentioned in the previous slide, it is good to encourage our children (and others) to try their hardest while having fun. How often have you heard someone saying, "I gave it my all," or "I put in one hundred and ten percent." Okay, one hundred and ten percent is impossible, but we know what they mean. Can you imagine discouraging this behavior?
The couple in the photograph have thought of that one instance where giving all you have is not a good idea, no matter what. That is when you are donating blood. The man's sign reads, "Always give 100%," and the woman's adjacent sign adds, "Except when giving blood." In that case, we recommend giving around ten percent. The average adult has between nine and fifteen pints of blood. The recommended amount, safe for donation, is one pint.
A Teen Calls Out the Referee
Here is another sign aimed toward the ref. However, instead of being obnoxious like some of the other posters we have seen, we think it is pretty ingenious and well thought out. First, he would have to edit a phone contact, possibly his mom, dad, or best friend, to read "Referee." Next, they would need to call him, which he would need to ignore, then take a screenshot. But wait, then the phone wouldn't have been in the picture.
On second thought, he probably just created it online. Regardless, it is clever and took a bit of work. We are guessing this boy's mom and dad paid to have the sign made up because it could not have been cheap. It is, however, well-made and will probably last for several upcoming seasons.
Support for All
Again we have spectators who are light-hearted and supportive of all the participants. Perhaps it is because road running is not typically an ideal spectator sport in the sense of watching your buddy or loved one throughout the race. If they are doing it right (progressing forward), they pass by in seconds on their quest toward the finish line. It, therefore, makes sense that supporters would encourage the entire field of runners. It would be a short and dull outing otherwise.
It also helps that, besides the top runners, the athletes are not competing against each other instead, they are running against the clock. We should mention that the woman holding the sign that reads, "I trained for months...to hold this sign," looks like she is taking a bit of strain and tiring. The other two ladies still look perky. Perhaps they had a better training regimen.
Does This Guy Look Overly Smug, or What?
The rivalry between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens has been ongoing for a long time. When the Montreal Maroons went under in 1938, the Maple Leafs, founded in 1909, and the Montreal Canadiens, formed in 1917, were the only Canadian teams left in the NHL, and their rivalry escalated.
The guy with the sign reading, "I'm surprised the Leafs have a website considering they have trouble putting three W's together," looks incredibly proud of himself. However, we have seen that sign and the memes so often on the net that it is not very original, and we would have liked to see something a little more original for such a smug expression.
Friendly Rivalry Can Improve a Relationship
We have another couple on opposing sports teams. This lady looks like a die-hard Calgary Flames supporter, while her husband or partner is not. By the looks of things, if her smile, standing position, and raised hand are any indications, her team is performing well in the game.
When couples hold up signs stating that they hate each other, we get the sense that they thrive on a little healthy rivalry. It may even add a spark to their relationship. The rest of the crowd doesn't seem to care who supports who, and it looks like a laid-back atmosphere. We are sure that it was a great game enjoyed by all.
Parents May Mean Well, but Sometimes They Go Too Far
Wow! This dad takes tough love to a whole new level. To motivate his son, Thomas, to improve his results, he stops him from attending the live game. That sounds fair. However, he doesn't stop there. He also has a sign made that reads, "Thomas get your grades back up, and next time you will be here. Love, Dad."
Talk about rubbing it in. Also, how embarrassing would that be for a teenager? We are sure there wasn't much love in that household during the game broadcast. Sometimes when positive encouragement is not working, parents must think out of the box. For Thomas's sake, we hope that by the time the next match rolls around, he has worked hard, and his grades are up to scratch. Otherwise, who knows what will his dad think up next?
Signs That Are Not Worth the Materials Used to Make Them
Some placards people create are light-hearted and witty, others are motivating and inspiring, but then you get the ones that should not exist because they are so bad. What was the person thinking who made the sign, "Ohio State, more like Ohio Bad," it is lame and unimaginative and makes absolutely no sense?
Perhaps the government should fine people who make useless signs that waste our finite natural resources. What do you think? There might even be an opening in the job market for someone creative to start providing short courses on "How to create the best placards and posters."
The Best Things in Life Are Free
Below is a man that is frugal with his money. He has found the ideal spot to watch the game that doesn't cost a cent. Admittedly he doesn't have a chair to sit in, but the chairs in the grandstands are not that comfortable anyway.
It looks like he is not the only person who has taken advantage of the free viewing spot because the organizers have gone to the trouble and expense of erecting a banner that reads, "Too cheap to buy tickets," probably trying to shame people into purchasing seats rather than standing around watching the game for free while they lose revenue. Kudos to the man for standing proud and enjoying the game without submitting to the taunts of others.
What Goes Around Will Hopefully Come Around
Here is another instance where the government should fine this guy for blatantly wasting the earth's natural resources. He should also receive an award for being the world's biggest Douchebag. What an inconsiderate fool to create and hold up a sign like that, basically admitting that he only made the sign to ruin someone else's viewing.
We hope he gets introduced to Karma at the next big game he attends. It would be good if he saved up to watch his favorite team at the NBA, then at a pivotal moment in the game, someone held up a useless sign so he could be the "guy behind that can't see."
Fans Want Alan Pardew Out of His Eight-Year Contract
In 2014, Newcastle United fans continued their protests to get rid of Alan Pardew. The team hired Pardew on a five-and-a-half-year contract in 2010, which was extended to eight years after the team reached the fifth position in 2012. Although his contract was due to end on 30 June 2020, the team morale was low, and Pardew continually locked heads with the chairman, Nicola Cortese, which resulted in the club dismissing Pardew in December 2014. Pardew joined Crystal Palace on a three-and-a-half-year contract with a £3.5 million compensation package.
The Newcastle United fans protested relentlessly in the hopes of Pardew getting sacked. The sign above reflects their displeasure with the team losing 16 out of the 25 matches played and coming off more like a small Welsh village pub team than a Premier League team.
Posters College Students Make For Sports Matches
The University of Louisville and Texas A&M University are sort after institutions with outstanding sporting facilities. Both their football teams compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. In the photo below, taken from a screenshot of an ESPN broadcast, there are several handmade posters, the sign that stands out the most to us is the one that reads, "Louisville Cardinals? More like Pooisville Fartnals" with a poop emoji on the bottom left-hand corner.
The poster grabbed our attention more for its juvenile nature than the actual message, although we did still have a chuckle. We hope a first-year student made it, or maybe someone put it together after a drunken frat party, because, let's face it, it needs some work. Even the handwriting could use improvement. The only thing that gets full marks is the poop emoji.
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The poster grabbed our attention more for its juvenile nature than the actual message, although we did still have a chuckle. We hope a first-year student made it, or maybe someone put it together after a drunken frat party, because, let's face it, it needs some work. Even the handwriting could use improvement. The only thing that gets full marks is the poop emoji.
Getting Canned
It can be difficult to find love. Some people try and ask their friends or coworkers to set them up, others try other means.
This person left a little cute and wrote this funny reply which we are sure would have made the writer laugh. We do hope our friend is able to find a suitable date soon.
Let It Go
Frozen really captured our hearts, our minds, and our voices. All of us have once found ourselves accidentally singing Let It Go. Or at least heard someone else belting it
After a while, though, we get a little weary hearing the same songs over and over again. This office is keeping track because they decided to put an end to it. We'll see how long it lasts...
A Thought or Two
Why are we here? This is a question many people go through their whole lives without finding the answer. Now take the following case of a printer which suddenly shows up in one’s office, trying to fill in that vacant space the normal office printer has left due to maintenance or servicing.
If you think about it, not only is the printer temporary but isn’t everything in life the same? We’re not trying to sound too philosophical here, but you have to appreciate the sense of humor displayed by whoever had this dig at the printer’s warning label. Deep thoughts sometimes arise from the boredom of office life – another mystery we will probably never fully understand.
All Are Welcome
This office sure knows how to put out a friendly welcome! We would definitely laugh if we came across this message
Teachers are often the funniest of people and are showing off their friendliness by welcoming all their students in and not worrying about interrupting to ask a question.
Only One Microwave At A Time!
Most of the signs we're showing off today are very funny, snarky, or passive-aggressive, but this one actually makes sense. If you use both, neither of them will work.
But the commentator has a good point. If there are two and you can't use them both at the same time, then what's the point of having two at all? You might as well take the second one away and avoid future problems.
Coffee Debate
People have debated over what makes a good cup of 'Joe for ages. It makes sense for it to heighten in an office space where all people do all day is drink it.
Everyone is adding their own opinions, what's yours? Do you like your coffee with three scoops of grounds or mud water or maybe even swamp water, you decide.
Passing Notes
Some notes can be helpful and some can be funny, but not all can be productive.
Instead of taking it to HR, this person wrote a pretty passive-aggressive note about the ice machine, to which the second person notes. Don't forget to ask for what you want! Even if it's an ice machine.
Sniff Out The Rat!
It happens time and again when a coworker will eat your food! Your fruit or your cereal is stolen by a person you work next to day in and day out.
This gave us a big chuckle when we saw it because this person is cleverly baiting the person that has been stealing all the food.
An Icy Situation
Nothing beats office stress like a refreshing drink. However, not all office pantries and fridges come stocked with ice cubes. What’s the solution to this? Bring your own ice from the home of course! Just like this office worker.
To be honest, there is a multitude of ways to have cold drinks at work, and this may border on the extreme side of things. Someone must have thought the same and left an adorable note to let the person know that their ice obsession hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Food Shaming
There are those who consider pizza as one of the most complete types of food you could hope to find. After all, it contains protein, carbs, fats, and vegetables all in one easy-to-eat slice! That’s why when someone desecrated a slice of pizza as shown in the following picture, their coworker couldn’t help but create a note about it.
There are those who consider pizza as one of the most complete types of food you could hope to find. After all, it contains protein, carbs, fats, and vegetables all in one easy-to-eat slice! That’s why when someone desecrated a slice of pizza as shown in the following picture, their coworker couldn’t help but create a note about it.
A Classical Tribute
There are many things in life that are beyond our control, and even the most mundane of things at the office are not exempt from this. What we can do though to make up for the frustration or feeling of helplessness we may have is to inject some good old-fashioned humor to spice things up!
This is a perfect example of making the mundane extraordinary, with someone misspelling the broken microwave’s handle as “Handel”, and a pun of the famous musician tacked up right beside it. All that’s remaining is to play one of his famous songs in the background, and this would have made the prank as close to perfect as they come!
Life and Sarcasm
Sarcasm arises whenever there are people interacting with one another. It has become part and parcel of human life, and no office worth its salt is exempt from this phenomenon. There’s just something about dry humor that helps people get through the humdrum of their daily lives at work.
What’s funniest about this sarcastic note is that the problem it’s addressing is completely relatable to many of us. Who hasn’t tried to press a button harder in the hope that the lift door would close, the walk signal would come on, the printer would hurry up, or that some other infuriating piece of technology would finally start working?
Treasure Map
Being asked the same question a couple of times is tolerable, but any more than that, and on multiple days, would really push someone to the limit. Now, look at the following example of an office worker who clearly got asked where Ed was one too many times.
From the looks of it, this person isn’t entertaining any further explanations regarding the diagram created or the whereabouts of Ed. Still, I can imagine some co-workers asking about Ed despite the passive-aggressive flowchart, just to annoy that person to no end. Truly evil.
A Font for All Occasions
If you look at the picture below, do you think that the font is really the issue at hand? Of course not, it’s the coffeemaker that shouldn’t be unplugged at all costs! Despite the stern warning though, there are just some people who cannot take their eyes off certain details.
The use of the whimsical font was either deliberate to drive a point home or made to attract attention to what would otherwise have been a rather bland warning sign. Whatever the original intended purpose was, it certainly did bring attention to the cause!
Clippy Strikes Again
The creator of the Clippy Word Assistant really does deserve some praise. After all, it takes talent and vision to come up with something so simple yet so usable. Now, look at the following response to the little character when someone took him out of the computer and placed him on a bathroom wall.
I wonder how long it took them to come up with that Clippy comeback. Aside from addressing the misspelled word, the creator also managed to temper down the rather passive-aggressive tone of the sign!
A Passion for Cheetos
Most people have that one thing they’re passionate about. Depending on your personality, it could be something large and astounding, or just something simple and commonplace. In the following picture, we can see that the worker who posted this sign belongs to the latter group.
His sign doesn’t waste any time getting to the point. Either they provide Cheetos in the vending machine, or the entire company misses out on snacks. If this person is not doing this out of a deeply held passion for Cheetos, I don’t know what else it could be for.
Simplicity Is Key
All companies should have evacuation plans, especially those established in high-rise buildings. Some of these plans may be elaborate, with experts pouring over the details and finding out the quickest and safest routes to exit once an emergency occurs. The employee who came up with the following idea clearly decided to take things to the next level.
Nothing could be simpler than that. It’s just one word, and it says it all. No need for crazy mazes showing the way out, or forming lines according to your department, and having drills to practice the routine. Just run. Of course, it’s important to point out that this is not the best course of action in a real emergency! Especially when there are crowds of people and tight stairways to navigate.
Wit and Humor
You have to give props to people at the office who do their best to make light of serious situations. A jammed printer or one that’s always out of ink is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. However, some things are just beyond the manager’s control. The best way to approach such issues is with humor.
Giving the printer a name, a catchy tagline, and even a picture takes considerable effort and forethought. Full credit to the person who came up with this clever sign. It’s everything you ever wanted from a printer... apart from the nonexistent ink and jamming paper of course!
The Unresponsive Mouse
So it’s another day of your office routine. You wake up, drive to work, trudge over to your desk, turn on your computer, and spend the next few minutes wondering why your cursor just doesn’t seem to want to budge no matter how aggressively you move your mouse. Only once you’ve exhausted all options do you turn the mouse over to be greeted by this:
This prank is straight out of the Joker’s playbook! Your turn now Batman. How are you going to one-up the person who managed to pull this off on you?
Literal Animal
There will always be that one coworker who loves to push people’s limits. Take the following person for example. They clearly took the meaning of “JOBS” to the next level.
You can’t say they’re wrong though! That picture of Steve Jobs isn’t large at all. In fact, as you can see, it could easily fit in one piece of standard bond paper. Is this the kind of coworker you’d love to have around for a laugh? Or do you think jokes like this would get old after a while?
The Randomness of Life
Office life becomes more manageable when you realize that everything in life is in a state of constant randomness. Take this strange and unexpected post-it note on an air freshener for example.
Who would expect that someone would actually take a jab at an air freshener’s height let alone request to have said air freshener moved because it keeps blowing its chemically scented contents into a tall person’s mouth? Office issues are so bizarre sometimes.
Comeback Time
Yes, here we are taking another bite at our sarcastic office worker who likes to leave random notes around the office full of witty one-liners. Every now and then though, that person is bound to slip up. And just like a lion waiting for its prey, someone else pounces on that mistake.
This attack was simple, direct, and effective, unlike the original sign-maker’s understanding of automatic spell-checkers!
Double Meaning
In the history of advertising and sign-making, there has been many a mixup where an unsuspecting company created a message with unintended double meaning. Even the simplest and most innocent words such as “date” can cause mischief due to the fascinating way the English language works.
We all know that this was meant to be a joke, but it is also a sly jab at whoever posted the original message. No, I do not know how it feels to date a can, and I hope I never have to find out!
Hot or Not?
Here we go with more words that have more shades of meaning than the original sign-maker realized. Why anyone would go to the trouble of making a sign to say the coffee maker isn’t hot is beyond me. Clearly, someone else in the office thought it was worthy of poking fun at.
This specific pot isn’t hot though, but that’s not the end of its story. Apparently, it has a great personality, if only people would spend some quality time with it and stop using it for its hot coffee.
The Fault in Our Fonts
There are some aspects of office life that cannot be recreated anywhere else or in any other setting. Being called out for your font choice is one, and this happens not only in official documents and emails but even with random signs tacked on the wall.
Comic Sans was the font of choice when you were a kid creating a presentation about sharks or dinosaurs for school. However, it quickly went out of fashion as we grew up. Apparently, the person who made the original sign is still stuck in their elementary school mindset!
Serious Work
Once you step into the office, it’s time to put your game face on and get productive. However, some people take it far more seriously than others do, and not even an inch of disturbance is welcome when these workers are in the zone. What’s the best way to deter others from breaking you out of your flow state? This person might just have cracked the code.
While the overall tone of the sign is serious, showing that the person means business, the list of exceptions is full of tongue-in-cheek humor, showing that even in the most formal business atmosphere, there is still space for a light-hearted joke or two.
Feel the Freeze
Most office spaces tend to run cold. The machines, computers, and most importantly, the office workers need to be well-chilled in order to function efficiently. Try to type out a report with your palms sweating, and I think you’d get the idea. Of course, there are some people who aren’t considerate of others in such an environment, as you can see from the picture below.
If you’re the only one complaining about the temperature being too low, then maybe, just maybe, you’re the one who needs to adjust. Not the whole office, right?
No Sense of Space
Space is precious. The property, real estate, and event space in the office is always a premium, no matter where you look – even inside the shared office fridge. Now comes along this officemate who brings a whole gallon of milk and stuffs it in there, taking up space for maybe 10 other people’s food.
This person had it coming, I tell you. And if you think about it, cows don’t take up fridge space that much. Just leave them grazing on the parking lot of grass, and people can pop down whenever they need a dash of milk in their coffee. This would be a much more eco-friendly (and entertaining) solution!
The Name Game
Some offices are so competitive that even the food inside the fridge has to come with post-its or name tags to keep people from taking what doesn’t belong to them. The problem is, it gets a bit confusing when more than one person has the same first name, and only the first name is marked down. Let’s take the case of Dave and his iced tea.
Dave is a pretty common name, and then chances of having more than one in a given area are pretty high, especially if the office is large. Either the initial Dave didn’t think of this issue, or he’s genuinely proud of his name and would willingly give away free drinks to anyone else at work named Dave. I think it’s the former, but it’s nice to imagine the latter might be true.
The Spitting Image
Some employees resort to drastic measures to keep the grubby fingers of other people from their food. Take, for instance, this person who is happy to spit in her own salad dressing to stop others from using it.
Alas, someone else had the same idea, and their act of rebellion initiated a food-spitting war in the office. Hopefully, they don’t recognize each other’s handwriting. Things could get personal, and no-one wants that when spitting is already involved!