10 Hilarious Signs of Homeless Cleverly Competing for Coin
Cecilia Biemann — August 19, 2009 — Pop Culture
References: holytaco
With the recession in full swing, homeless people have to compete harder than ever for the donations of cash-strapped passersby. As such, the signage they use to solicit cash from people are becoming ever more creative and attention-getting.
Some opt to spin hilarious, ludicrous tall tales such as:“Wife has been kidnapped! I’m short 98 cents for ransom!” Others resort to brutal honesty like the wizard who admits: “Why Lie!! I need a cold beer.”
It’s good to see that some of these people still have a sense of humor despite their difficult circumstances.
Some opt to spin hilarious, ludicrous tall tales such as:“Wife has been kidnapped! I’m short 98 cents for ransom!” Others resort to brutal honesty like the wizard who admits: “Why Lie!! I need a cold beer.”
It’s good to see that some of these people still have a sense of humor despite their difficult circumstances.
Trend Themes
1. Creative Homeless Signs - The trend of homeless people using creative and attention-getting signs to solicit cash from people.
2. Hilarious Tall Tales - The trend of homeless individuals incorporating humorous and ludicrous stories into their signage to capture attention and increase donations.
3. Brutal Honesty - The trend of homeless people resorting to brutally honest messages on their signs, such as admitting they need money for a cold beer.
Industry Implications
1. Marketing and Advertising - Opportunity for marketers and advertisers to explore creative strategies and storytelling techniques to engage and capture attention from target audiences.
2. Nonprofit and Philanthropy - Opportunity for nonprofit organizations and philanthropic initiatives to study and learn from the effective tactics used by homeless individuals to maximize donations and support.
3. Graphic Design and Signage - Opportunity for graphic designers and signage companies to collaborate with homeless individuals to create visually impactful and attention-grabbing signs that effectively communicate their messages.
6
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
