These funny signs from the Rally to Restore Sanity at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. prove that while politics is a sensitive subject, there's plenty of room for humor. With captions like "What Would Optimus Prime Do?" and "I want more tortillas when I order fajitas at a restaurant," some pundits were all too happy to take advantage of the opportunity for viral fame.
See more funny signs from the Rally to Restore Sanity above. My favorite is the one written in code (see image seven).
Ambivalent Political Signs
Funny Signs From the Rally to Restore Sanity Prove Humor is Apolitical
Trend Themes
1. Humor in Politics - The trend of using humor in political settings presents an opportunity for disruptive communication strategies.
2. Viral Signage - The trend of creating funny signs with captions that go viral presents an opportunity for guerrilla marketing campaigns.
3. Meme Culture - The trend of incorporating memes and internet culture into political signage presents an opportunity for engaging younger generations in politics.
Industry Implications
1. Marketing and Advertising - The marketing and advertising industry can capitalize on the trend of viral signage by creating innovative and humorous campaigns for clients.
2. Politics and Activism - The political and activism industry can leverage the trend of humor in politics to engage and connect with a wider audience.
3. Online Media and Entertainment - The online media and entertainment industry can tap into the trend of meme culture to create engaging and shareable political content.