‘Dude With Sign’ Strikes The Truth Again By Protesting Annoying Everyday Things
His modest but persistent protests are his way of fighting against annoying everyday things.
Seth Phillips has built a whole internet persona out of saying the quiet part out loud, and people keep showing up for it. His "Dude With Sign" posts turn everyday annoyances into tiny public protests, from bad habits to small social crimes we all recognize.
This latest batch keeps that formula going, with Phillips calling out everything from grocery store chaos to awkward social behavior. The signs are simple, but the complaints land because they feel painfully familiar.
And with millions of followers watching, he clearly knows how to turn a petty gripe into a crowd-pleaser. Here are his newest takes.
1. "We don't deserve Steve from Blues Clues"
dudewithsign2. "Eat before grocery shopping"
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4. "Not every movie needs a sequel"
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5. "Abolish cilantro"
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That complaint is going to start a few arguments.
6. "Not every alcohol brand needs a seltzer"
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7. "Walk faster"
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8. "We get it, you have an air fryer"
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9. "Every YouTube ad should be skippable"
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10. "Where are y'all getting these crates?"
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He is not letting the little annoyances slide.
11. "Saying 'calm down' doesn't work"
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12. "Appreciate the friends who carry portable chargers"
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13. "Let us mark texts as unread"
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14. "Delivery apps > dating apps"
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15. "Ladies, buy your own hoodies"
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16. "Double dipping isn't that gross"
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17. "If my card declines, keep your voice down"
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18. "I still don't know what crypto is"
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Some of these signs hit a little too close to home.
Kind of like the friend who wouldn’t back their pal’s controversial business idea.
19. "I miss Vine"
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20. "You and your friends don't need a TV show"
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21. "Red onions are clearly purple"
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22. "The concert is over; take off your wristband"
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23. "You are not 'literally dead'"
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24. "Peeing in public is hard AF" - "Speak for yourself"
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25. "Stfu during the movie"
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26. "Let's look out for each other and get vaccinated"
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27. "Telling your doctor '1-2 drinks a week' is BS"
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28. "Tom Brady has won enough"
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He really does not miss a chance to roast modern life.
29. "○ ∆ "
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30. "We get it, you like fall"
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31. "Stop making me accept cookies"
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To accomplish his project, Seth Phillips teamed up with Elliot Tebele, the founder of Jerry Media. In just a couple of months, their project became very successful.
Seth Phillips always sticks to the truth, which is the beauty of his protest. You can check out more of his everyday protests on his professional website.
He might be the internet's most relatable complainer.
Still, you can make grocery trips easier with practical fixes for everyday situations.