Bumper stickers are pretty straightforward, as they’re exactly what they sound like—stickers that are meant to be applied to the back or front bumper of a car. Many people use them to express their political views, inform everyone what college they’re studying at, or support a sports team or a noble cause. Some paste such adornments to their vehicles to express their quirky personalities and their top-notch sense of humor, making monotonous journeys more entertaining for other fellow drivers and passengers.
The team at Bored Panda has collected such instances from all over the internet and compiled them into this witty little list. Scroll down to find the most playful bumper stickers out there, and make sure to upvote the ones you’d like to slap on your own car!
While you’re at it, don’t forget to check out a conversation with Linda Fairhurst, owner of The Grumpy Tortoise stationary store, and Christopher, owner of Christophermerman small sticker shop, who kindly agreed to tell us more about why people enjoy these adhesive pieces of art so much.
#1 I Found My New Favorite Bumper Sticker
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#2 I'm Trying To Make My Work Truck The Antithesis Of Most Trucks With Bumper Stickers I See
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#3 Yes, I See Your Point
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Illustrator and small sticker shop owner Christopher, aka Christophermerman, from Seville, Spain, tells us, “Since there's a lot of artists with very different art styles, people adore buying something that they can connect with.”
He mentions that stickers are a simple and adorable way to decorate, while their affordable nature allows the majority of people to purchase a product with a lot of personality.
#4 This Guy's Bumper Sticker
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#5 Something Like That
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#6 A Tesla Driver Wants To Make Something Very Clear
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Another aspect that attracts people to them is nostalgia, says Christopher. “Especially among adults who grew up with them. From sticker albums to decorating school notebooks, for some, they bring back fun memories or childhood moments.”
#7 These Well-Placed Looney Tunes Bumper Stickers
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#8 This Bumper Sticker
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#9 Just Go Around Me
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Meanwhile, quirky, sarcastic, and sweary stationery store owner Linda Fairhurst from The Grumpy Tortoise believes that playful decals are a fun way for people to express themselves and their interests. And they have no age limit!
“Historically, they have always been seen as a kid’s item, but adults love them too! They are also an affordable way for people to show support to small businesses and artists,” she adds.
#10 Bumper Sticker Wisdom
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#11 I Need This Sticker
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#12 I Can Relate
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Linda is the sole person running the Grumpy Tortoise business. “It is however a family effort; Husband Nathan and Daughter Hayley can sometimes be seen helping at events,” she writes on her website. “Fur babies Cooper and Penny are on hand to provide moral support and doggy snuggles,” she adorably adds.
#13 Based On My Observations Of This Driver On The Road, I Believe This Sticker To Be 100% Accurate
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#14 Never Ashamed To Be A Childless Cat Lady
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#15 Bradley Cooper Bumper Sticker On A Mini Cooper
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The name came about quite unexpectedly when the family was on holiday in Spain and saw a grumpy tortoise stuffed animal at a zoo they visited, which became the inspiration for it. The plushy toy sits on her shelf at the office, overlooking quality control. “I really should feature him more!” she said in her blog.
#16 Brilliant
#17 Spotted In The Wild
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#18 Am I Right?
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When it comes to the creation of the stickers, Christopher usually bases the design on what he likes and what purpose they will serve, as some of them are meant to decorate books, while others are intended to be collectible pieces.
While Linda gets inspired by her past experiences. “I keep a running notes app on my phone with ideas as they pop into my head,” she tells us.
#19 This Car Is Full Of Bumper Stickers That Say Bumper Sticker
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#20 My Morning Laugh
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#21 I Was Walking To Class And Saw These Bumper Stickers
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We were also curious to know what the key elements of a quality sticker were. Christopher said that “the more simple they are, the better. You need to know how to transmit feelings with a simple drawing. Sometimes it doesn't need to be sentimental or dark. Sometimes it just needs to be a cute bug enjoying nature.”
#22 Canadian Bumper Sticker
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#23 This Monty Python And The Holy Grail Sticker On A Dent
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#24 The Person On The Road In RVA I Would Most Like To Have A Beer With
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Meanwhile, Linda believes it’s important to prioritize quality, fun designs and colors of the stickers. “Whilst stickers aren’t designed to last forever, you want a good amount of enjoyment out of them.”
#25 Poor Jesus
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#26 This Monty Python Bumper Sticker
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#27 I Like This One
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Christopher concluded by saying that stickers are one of the best ways to let one’s personality shine, as they’re affordable and last a long time. Lastly, he wanted to add that “it's beautiful to see someone showing your art with pride, and it's heartwarming to see your design making people happy.”
#28 Completely Normal Bumper Stickers
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#29 My Brother Saw This Car In Bensalem. It’s The Funniest Vanity Plate And The Collection Of Bumper Stickers I’ve Ever Seen
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#30 Best Sticker I've Seen On A Car In A While
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#31 Well Said, Bumper Sticker
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#32 This Made Me Giggle
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#33 I Drive A Car With A Very, Very Old Person Sticker
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#34 Life Gets The Best Of You Sometimes
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#35 I Gotta Be Honest, I Have Never Seen A Bumper Sticker Like This Before
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#36 Saw This Bumper Sticker Today
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#37 The Way The Clouds Reflect The Given Message
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#38 This One
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#39 Shrimp Shrimp Shrimp - The Number Of The Feast
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#40 I Saw This Bumper Sticker On My Way Home From My Dentist Appointment This Morning
The second bumper sticker says: "You've just been passed by a girl!"
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#41 It's Virgo Season
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#42 "Don't Tread On Me" Parody Bumper Sticker Says "Throw Bread On Me"
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#43 Where Can I Find This Bumper Sticker?
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#44 Never Related So Much To A Bumper Sticker In My Life
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#45 I Was Late To Work Because I Was Trying To Document This
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#46 Bumper Sticker Explains 20-Year-Old Question Of Who Let The Dogs Out
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#47 Just Saw My New Favorite Bumper Sticker On The Way To Work This Morning
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#48 You Know It's Definitely Over When She Peels Your Sticker Off The Minivan
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#49 This Bumper Sticker
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#50 I'm A Stay-At-Home Dad, And I Love My Minivan. I Also Have The Best Bumper Sticker Ever
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#51 What Do You Think Of These Captions?
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#52 Can Confirm There’s Less Honking
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#53 This Bumper Sticker
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#54 My Latest Bumper Sticker
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#55 To Say The Least, I'm In Love
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#56 Godzilla Bumper Sticker
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#57 Probably Shouldn't Drive, Then
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#58 Can’t Wait To See How Long This Stays On My Car Living In A Redneck PA Town
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#59 This Weird Peter Griffin And Garfield Bumper Sticker I Saw
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#60 This Car I Walked Past Has A 3D Sticker
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#61 Surprising My Sister For Her Birthday
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#62 This Bumper Sticker
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#63 Would You Put A Bumper Sticker On A Bentley?
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#64 Simple Reminder
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#65 It's Been 40 Minutes And I've Got Five Honks So Far
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#66 My Favorite Bumper Sticker Of All Time
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#67 People Tested Beer Bumper Sticker
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#68 If You’re Reading This, You’re Too Close
#69 I Do Not Make The Rules, Okay?
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#70 "Let Me Merge" Bumper Sticker
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#71 Guess We’re Doing Stickers On Trucks We Saw Today
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#72 Sleep Is Important
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#73 I Love This Bumper Sticker I Saw The Other Day
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#74 This Car Has A Bumper Sticker Of Itself Covered In Bumper Stickers
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#75 No, Like, I'm Actually Feral
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#76 Every Trip With Yugo Is Like A Battle
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#77 A Very Solid Bumper Sticker
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#78 Bumper Sticker I Found Some Odd Years Back
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#79 This Bumper Sticker I Passed Walking In My Neighborhood
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#80 This Bumper Sticker
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#81 This Sticker
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#82 If You Know, You Know
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#83 Sorry Not Sorry
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#84 Amazing Bumper Sticker
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#85 Live Your Life, Homie
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#86 Portland Has The Best Bumper Stickers
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#87 A Bumper Sticker Has Never Resonated With Me More
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#88 This Bumper Sticker About Flatulence And Despair
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#89 This Bumper Sticker
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#90 My Daughter’s Power-Wheel Got It’s First Bumper Sticker
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#91 Neighbors Have A Good Sense Of Humor
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#92 Shrimple Plan
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#93 Best Bumper Sticker I've Seen In Awhile
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#94 Mallards And Other Things, Please Inquire
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#95 Best Money I Have Ever Spent
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#96 I Keep Seeing This Bumper Sticker In Oregon
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#97 This Bumper Sticker
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#98 This Bumper Sticker Says The Owner Pooped Their Pants At A Public Library
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#99 Ignore My Dirty Car... But Honestly, I Think It’s Fitting
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#100 Which Is Your Favorite?
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#101 That Is All
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#102 And We’re Willing To Fight Anyone Who Disagrees
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#103 Pardon My Faux Paws
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#104 Relatable
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#105 I Want To Meet This Person
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#106 Forever And Ever, Amen
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#107 Oops, All Fixed
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#108 Which One Is Your Favorite?
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#109 A Car With Bumper Stickers
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#110 This Bumper Sticker Combo I Saw This Morning Made Me Laugh
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#111 Relatable
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#112 “New Driver” Bumper Sticker
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#113 The Cramps Are Real
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#114 Did A Double-Take When I Saw This Bumper Sticker At My University
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#115 Best Bumper Sticker Ever
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#116 They’ll Never Go Out Of Style
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#117 Classic
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#118 Now I Want A Subaru
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#119 Check Out The Early Valentine’s Day Present My Boyfriend Got Me
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#120 Best Bumper Sticker I've Seen
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#121 This Motivational Bumper Sticker About Grilled Cheese
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#122 Me Too
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#123 Would You Believe That We Had The Art For Big Natural Kitties For Months And Completely Forgot To Print It? Then It Turned Into One Of The Best Sellers At The Craft Spectacular Market
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#124 "Boy Mom"
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#125 My Dad Works In Dorchester And Sends Me The Best Pictures. Example A: This Bumper Sticker
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#126 These Bumper Stickers
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#127 Don't Try To Beep
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#128 When People Don't Respect Your Bumper Sticker
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#129 This One Is For Children Of Divorce
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#130 If You Don't Back Off, I'm Launching This Soup Explosion Right At Your Windshield
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#131 This Is The One
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#132 It Was Edward's Turn For A Sticker
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#133 The Car In Front Of Me Had A Carl Wheezer Yu-Gi-Oh Bumper Sticker
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#134 This Person's Bumper Sticker
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#135 How Many Apple Stickers This Car Has?
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