At some point, in every office, someone will put up a funny sign. It’s almost inevitable.
Some signs are passive-aggressive. Others are boring but helpful. But every once in a while, an entertaining sign brings a bit of joy to everyone.
These are the funniest, cleverest and most creative work signs in the world.
No Sharing … of Anything
agdowdall / Instagram
A Machine for Magic, Hopes and Dreams
marympeterson / Instagram
No Respect for Comic Sans
sarahlsample / Instagram
I Guess You Can Call This the Boss’s Hand-iwork
msleigh23 / Instagram
A Quick Break Just in the Nick of Time
zazzysaurus / Instagram
Please Say This Sign Is Missing an ‘L’
urin3luck / Instagram
Doing Your Own Dishes Shouldn’t Be a Hassle
jetshepard / Instagram
A Utensil Monster on the Prowl
pinkcessbunny / Instagram
Don’t Be a Monster, Listen to the Monster
kyliedeezach / Instagram
I Have Follow Up Questions
brocksteinhoff / Instagram
What a Smart Joke
benischekbrad / Instagram
Dangerous Schedule, Meet Office Daredevil
nickyveranos / Instagram
‘Emergency’ Is Relative
mrquigleyvonquigenstein / Instagram
Somebody Isn’t Kidding Around About Keeping the Temperature Constant
knausinthehouse / Instagram
There’s Nothing Like a Good Pun to Fix a Problem
mrsstiletto / Instagram
The Risk to Reward Ratio Here Is Really Crappy
justin_hulls / Instagram
In Case You Missed The First Sign, Here Are Four More
razer / Instagram
Why Have a Boring Sign with You Can Add Some Picture Flavor (or at Least Some Salt-N-Pepa)
jmbrown4747 / Instagram
Sure, This Sign Might Be a Joke…But Is That a Risk You’re Willing to Take?
colm.champ / Instagram
How to Clean (While Coming Clean)
fox923 / Instagram
Wiggum-ing Out
ornatewobbegong / Twitter
But How Can You Tell the Difference Just By Looking?
taylorrum / Instagram
Phonetically Accurate Sign
simply.stephanie.ann / Instagram
Stealing Soft Drinks Can Be Highly Addictive
epicureben / Instagram
Don’t Worry, Crazy Is Trainable
author_careythewriteranderson / Instagram
That’s Quite a Hefty Consequence for Such a Small Mistake
greg.kinney / Instagram
This Joke Kills
mylesrules / Instagram
Um, Who Is Disposing Bones at the Office?
agameofdeadlifts / Instagram
BYOB: Bring Your Own Brain
kellyco_ / Instagram
Please Stop Conversing by Writing Public Notes to Each Other
sassy_kass5277 / Instagram
But the Coffee Pods Are Fine ...
lizsbeauworld / Instagram
Multiple Signs, Same Message
cherigee11 / Instagram
Life Is Brutally Honest Sometimes
chloeaprilparkersmith / Instagram
The Best Things in Life Are Free (and Often Useless)
mrsstiletto / Instagram
A Sign With Real Emotions
neamh5 / Instagram
A Very Important Memo
instajoyner / Instagram
The Cart, Like All of Us, Is Sad When Broken
fatherdamienkarras / Instagram
Don’t Make That Beautiful Face Cry
multijeweledmama / Instagram
Those Are Some Explosive Consequences
tribble / Instagram
Loose Lucy on the Loose
mcpheeceo / Instagram
At Least Your Discussion Happens While on the Clock
retail_hell_underground / Instagram
A Reasonable Request
andyc740 / Instagram
Is That a Frame or a Window?
the_one_and_only_smft / Instagram
It’s Not Rocket Science, But It Is Very Annoying
joenorskov / Instagram
Of Course, If You Prefer Sitting on the Ground, Feel Free to Keep Taking Chairs Away
jadenkale / Instagram
That’s a Silly Picture for Such a Serious Threat
But … Can I Eat the Donut?
louannvanlieulawrence / Instagram
A Message From the Ice Queen
zippy_eh / Instagram
Which Side Will You Choose?
assnorwood / Instagram
Nice Try, but Maintenance Sees All (Including Passive-Aggressive Notes)
inara_and_smokey / Instagram
If You’re Bringing in Extra Attitude, You Will Be Charged for It
sambucca88 / Instagram
Don’t Be Like Melodramatic Sue
adambentley998 / Instagram
Please Don’t Destroy the Whole Universe, Thanks
stephgrk / Instagram
At What Point Do You Stop Counting Incident Free Days?
bazbecky13 / Instagram
It Turns Out Velociraptors Are Relatively Common in the Workplace
eiaegogs / Instagram
At Least the Zero Has a Smiley Face?
hmarquez823 / Instagram
That’s a Long Wait for a Working Unit
philpauleo / Instagram
I Guess Snowflakes Aren’t on the Menu
badgurlrocky / Instagram
Warning: Weird Haircuts Will Be Punished
renegade.sith / Instagram
If the Room Is Rocking, Don’t Come Knocking
smitty_sgirl / Instagram
Those Are Some Dire Consequences for Not Respecting a Box
rocktard_tabi / Instagram
You Must Honor This Sign Even on Wednesdays...
toddkeen / Twitter
It’s Sad This Sign Needs to Exist
mothnode / Twitter
Management Gives Your Custodial Work Two Thumbs Up!
electrojock / Instagram
No Shoes, No Pants, No Audit
D_Manchild / Twitter
Please Don’t Google This Cigarette Holder’s Name Until After Work
MarleneDeee / Twitter
Need an Ice Pack for That Stress Headache? Too Bad, There’s No Ice ...
signs.around.the.world / Instagram
There’s Also No Arya Stark Here to Save You From More Passive Aggressive Signs
lioness413 / Instagram
Plenty of Room for Both You and Your Sarcasm
khibma / Twitter
Caution: Delicious Smelling Floor
schmoedj / Twitter
A Periodic Pee Break
mightymudha / Instagram
A Sign of the Times
queenkirton15 / Instagram
Suddenly This Area of the Office Became Very Popular ...
the_former_games_tester / Instagram
Steven’s Cautionary Tale
lilhaze1986 / Twitter
Spit Take
mrsstiletto / Instagram
That’s One Way to Sink a Sanitized Sink
shieldfreeagent / Twitter
In Case You Missed the Large Water Cooler Itself, Here Are Two Signs
_ethros_ / Instagram
Unidentified Flying Hooky Note
athenalilymusic / Twitter
Shredder Being Naughty
Boopsedaisy / Twitter
A Rhyme for Your Potty Time
crossmetal45 / Instagram
Apologies, but You’re Welcome
Mischella / Twitter
Farts Aren’t Funny
RobKempRadio / Twitter
An A-Peeling Way to Get the Point Across
maria_gambina / Instagram
Late Nights and Bright Lights Make People Act a Fool
briansetty / Instagram
Only in Los Angeles Can a Construction Zone Double as a Therapist's Office
thebrianahansen / Twitter
A Sign That Shows Your Commitment to Your Job
americana.se / Instagram
You Must Wait Your Turn to Cry in the Walk-In
christam18 / Instagram
Good to Know Something Still Works Around Here
andyc740 / Instagram
The Honesty Is Appreciated. Whether It's Good for Business Is Another Story.
joekstergram / Instagram
Doggo Says So, and You Do Not Want to Upset the Doggo
thelentilbean / Instagram
Hope You Don't Actually Need Anything
zeedigitalart / Instagram
Please Do Not Disturb
monkeykarla / Instagram
Get it Together, Jenny
jenschneider_1972 / Instagram
You've Been Warned
npedone2 / Instagram
The Air Conditioner Situation Is Real
angwollan / Instagram
Get Your Own Chair
lindsaylady322 / Instagram
It's Weird How Doors Work
mateusclaudius / Instagram
Absolutely No Fun Allowed. Repeat, Absolutely No Fun Allowed.
mclean799 / Instagram
Does Anyone Care That the Coyote Needs a Name Tag?
cckinnick / Instagram
Makes You Wonder If Lucy Is a Dangerous Cat
mcpheeceo / Instagram
Stop Dumping Your Gatorade, Kevin
bo_davis_the_guy / Instagram
Seems Like There's Been a Few Accidents
rigbylancaster / Instagram
So Maybe Don't Use It
justin_hulls / Instagram
This Could Also Be a Motto for Life
krista_zed / Instagram
He's No Bill Shakespeare
adventureswithcapamerica / Instagram
We Love a Good DIY Project
fox923 / Instagram
Put Down the Drink
epicureben / Instagram
Ouch, That Hurts
badgurlrocky / Instagram
The Hoff Approves. And You Will Respect the Hoff.
jetshepard / Instagram
Risky Business Can Lead Right to the Danger Zone
nickyveranos / Instagram
A Simple Message
melclark70 / Instagram