The 22 Most Clever Signs From The “Hands Off” Protests

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The 22 Most Clever Signs From The “Hands Off” Protests

Michaela Bramwell – April 6, 2025

This weekend, thousands of people participated in the “Hands Off” protests across all 50 states to express their opposition to the policies of the Trump administration and cuts being made by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.

“Hands Off” event organizers said in a recent statement, “They’re taking everything they can get their hands on — our health care, our data, our jobs, our services — and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now.”

Large crowd of protesters fills a city street, holding signs advocating for various causes. Buildings line the street, and blue emergency lights are visible
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Demonstrators got very clever with their protest signs, so here are some of the most memorable ones:

1.

Protesters holding signs with messages about political dissatisfaction. Central sign reads: "I could shit a better president."
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2.

Statue of Liberty cartoon holding earrings, with text: "Girl, Hold My Earrings."
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3.

Person at a protest holding a sign that reads, "You know it's bad when a straight white guy makes a sign."
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4.

Person with a framed sign that reads "Resisting Bitch Face," wearing a hat, smiles at a public event
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5.

Protest sign with rainbow stripes reads: "Super Callous Fascist Racist Sexist Nazi POTUS," critiquing a political leader. Brightly adorned with gems
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6.

Protester holds sign reading "IKEA HAS BETTER CABINETS" against a backdrop of American flags
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7.

Person holding a protest sign reading, "Wisconsin hates Elon so much it could become one of his kids," with others in the background
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Golden retriever with a "Bad Doge!" sign hanging from its side, standing on a sidewalk next to a person in a red jacket
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Person at a protest holding a sign that humorously reads, "Honk! If You Never Drunk Texted War Plans."
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10.

Youth holds a protest sign reading "But... it was the Gulf of Mexico at birth!" with a small rainbow flag, at a public gathering
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Cardboard sign reads, "So fucked up that even introverts are here" with mismatched handwritten letters
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People at a protest, one holding a sign that reads, "I'm a really MAD Scientist." They are dressed in warm clothing
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13.

Person holding a protest sign that reads, "They're eating the CHECKS They're eating the BALANCES" in a park setting
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Crowd holding signs at a protest. One sign features a large photo of a smiling man with "Obama 2028." Another sign reads "Save Free Democracy."
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15.

Protest with people holding signs; one reads, "I was accidentally added to this protest by a Signal group chat."
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A couple at a protest hold a baby and a sign saying, "Our baby could govern more efficiently." Crowd gathered in background
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A protester holds a satirical sign with an altered image of a politician's face, paired with a message about democracy
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18.

Cartoon of a figure with a crown sitting on a toilet labeled "Together We Can Stop This Shit!"
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Protest sign depicting a caricature of a political figure with "Gulf of Stupidity" on their brain. Crowd holds various signs in the background
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20.

People holding humorous protest signs at the National Constitution Center. Sign reads "OLIGARGLE DEEZ NUTS"
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21.

Person holding protest sign with drawings of ticks labeled "Dog Tick," "Deer Tick," and "Luna Tick," with text "Know Your Parasites."
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22.

Protesters holding various signs, including one reading, "It was the fuckaroundest of times, it was the findoutest of times."
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Author: John Hanno

Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Bogan High School. Worked in Alaska after the earthquake. Joined U.S. Army at 17. Sergeant, B Battery, 3rd Battalion, 84th Artillery, 7th Army. Member of 12 different unions, including 4 different locals of the I.B.E.W. Worked for fortune 50, 100 and 200 companies as an industrial electrician, electrical/electronic technician.