Panhandlers are an inherent part of civilization, getting by on donations they cull from charitable folks with an outstretched hand and a plea for spare change.
It’s uncommon to see a panhandler that doesn’t use a sign to help garner donations nowadays, and those signs range from the stereotypical “need a buck for a beer” to the heartstring tugging “hungry homeless vet”.
But there’s one kind of panhandling sign that has proven far more effective than the rest- the funny sign.
Everybody appreciates a good laugh, and those funny signs often change the way people see panhandlers, helping them avoid becoming an invisible part of the city streets.
Homelessness and poverty are absolutely not laughing matters, but making the best of a bad situation can often mean the difference between getting sneered at or getting donations for those in need.