Most signs you’ll see on the street either deliver information (“Beware of Dog”) or instructions (“Do Not Enter”). But occasionally, you will encounter one that is out of the ordinary.TheGive Me A SignFacebook group features photos of billboards, store windows, and car windshields. They are often funny, witty, and cleverly play on words. If you’re having a bad day, these posts could be your source offree laughs.Jumping offBored Panda’sprevious piece, we’ve compiled a new set of photos from the page.This post may includeaffiliate links.
Most signs you’ll see on the street either deliver information (“Beware of Dog”) or instructions (“Do Not Enter”). But occasionally, you will encounter one that is out of the ordinary.
TheGive Me A SignFacebook group features photos of billboards, store windows, and car windshields. They are often funny, witty, and cleverly play on words. If you’re having a bad day, these posts could be your source offree laughs.
Jumping offBored Panda’sprevious piece, we’ve compiled a new set of photos from the page.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
The public Facebook group has more than 950,000 followers as of this posting. As the ‘About’ section states, the goal is to be “a sanctuary to escape the daily grind and just relax and laugh.”Discussing politics, religion, and other hot-button topics is primarily avoided because they “only serve to spoil the fun atmosphere.”
The public Facebook group has more than 950,000 followers as of this posting. As the ‘About’ section states, the goal is to be “a sanctuary to escape the daily grind and just relax and laugh.”
Discussing politics, religion, and other hot-button topics is primarily avoided because they “only serve to spoil the fun atmosphere.”
What makes afunny adpowerful is its instant hook on a person’s emotions. The message becomes memorable and tends to stick for a long time.Market research companyKantar Mediamentioned six humor styles often used in advertising: The childish prank, shock value, the everyday laugh, the innocent smile, the put-down, and clever wit.
What makes afunny adpowerful is its instant hook on a person’s emotions. The message becomes memorable and tends to stick for a long time.
Market research companyKantar Mediamentioned six humor styles often used in advertising: The childish prank, shock value, the everyday laugh, the innocent smile, the put-down, and clever wit.
However, veteran content marketer and LinkedIn influencerSteve Olenskipointed out in an article forForbesthat humor has a potential downside. For one, an inappropriate joke could make your brand seem amateurish.
There is also the mistake of making jokes to draw some buzz, which Olenski strongly advises against.“If people think you’re cracking jokes for the sole purpose of getting more attention, you’ll be seen as exploitative rather than funny.”
There is also the mistake of making jokes to draw some buzz, which Olenski strongly advises against.
“If people think you’re cracking jokes for the sole purpose of getting more attention, you’ll be seen as exploitative rather than funny.”
Apart from keeping things light, avoiding serious topics deters you from touching on sensitive matters. Treading those waters carries a potential threat, according to Olenski, who also advises being extra carefulwhen jokingabout a group of people and certain issues.“Kenneth Cole tried to make a joke about Egyptian rioting being related to theirnew spring collection back in 2012,” Olenski wrote. “It didn’t go over well.”
Apart from keeping things light, avoiding serious topics deters you from touching on sensitive matters. Treading those waters carries a potential threat, according to Olenski, who also advises being extra carefulwhen jokingabout a group of people and certain issues.
“Kenneth Cole tried to make a joke about Egyptian rioting being related to theirnew spring collection back in 2012,” Olenski wrote. “It didn’t go over well.”
Conversely, Olenski shared some key areas where humor could significantly enhance the existing message. One of them is for an already valuable piece of work.“If you’re writing up an article or eBook that’s helping people understand a complex topic, making an occasional joke or writing with a more tongue-in-cheek voice is only going to make that work more appealing and memorable.”
Conversely, Olenski shared some key areas where humor could significantly enhance the existing message. One of them is for an already valuable piece of work.
“If you’re writing up an article or eBook that’s helping people understand a complex topic, making an occasional joke or writing with a more tongue-in-cheek voice is only going to make that work more appealing and memorable.”
Olenski says the power of humor can make a brand more distinct. It can be that X factor that lets a brand stand out.
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