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30 Of The Funniest And Most Absurd Signs Spotted At The NYC Marathon
Funny,JokesNOV 7, 2023

30 Of The Funniest And Most Absurd Signs Spotted At The NYC Marathon

Karina Babenok
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Karina Babenok and Andréa Oldereide
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The 52nd edition of the New York City Marathon was in full swing on Sunday (November 5).
As the last of six World Marathon Majors events scheduled for 2023, thousands of people gathered to watch the 50,000 runners.
And despite the athletes taking to the streets of NYC to complete the 26.2-mile course rightfully being at the center of the attention, the emblematic sports competition had another type of show-stopping group of people: poster holders.
Bored Panda rounded up a couple of the best signs that were spotted at the event.

#1 Even Seth Phillips, Aka Dude With Sign, Shared One Of His Iconic Posters

Even Seth Phillips, Aka Dude With Sign, Shared One Of His Iconic Posters
RonaldVelten
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97points

#2 Some People Were Straight Up Hilarious

Some People Were Straight Up Hilarious
arunNYC
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63points

#3 And Now We're Here

And Now We're Here
AbbeyMastracco
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63points

#4 No Comment.

No Comment.
WUTangKids
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56points

#5 Someone "Ron Weasleyed" The Runners Instead Of Simply Cheering Them On

Someone "Ron Weasleyed" The Runners Instead Of Simply Cheering Them On
fiorela4193
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50points

#6 Not Sure What Christopher Walken Did, Maybe People Oppose Deer Hunters?

Not Sure What Christopher Walken Did, Maybe People Oppose Deer Hunters?
zGuz
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45points

#7 Sport Enthusiasts Were Particularly Busy That Day

Sport Enthusiasts Were Particularly Busy That Day
CBS6Greg
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45points

#8 Cheering? No, Sometimes People Want Discouragement

Cheering? No, Sometimes People Want Discouragement
TalkingTdimhcS
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41points

#9 A Special Mention To Those Suffering From Uncomfortable Rubbing Body Parts Was Made

A Special Mention To Those Suffering From Uncomfortable Rubbing Body Parts Was Made
juliadahl
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37points

#10 Why Make A Poster Complicated When Two Words Suffice

Why Make A Poster Complicated When Two Words Suffice
eedwards_nyc
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35points

#11 Natural Needs And Especially Flatulence Were A Recurring Theme During The Event

Natural Needs And Especially Flatulence Were A Recurring Theme During The Event
arunNYC
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34points

#12 Do You Think Some Runners Stopped To Unpack Their Inner Emotional Struggles?

Do You Think Some Runners Stopped To Unpack Their Inner Emotional Struggles?
swieder13
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34points

#13 Some Viewers Took Things Personally

Some Viewers Took Things Personally
jeanienyc
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34points

#14 Who Forgot About This Satirical Conspiracy Theory?

Who Forgot About This Satirical Conspiracy Theory?
DAUFGL
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34points

#15 Oh Dating Apps... Everyone's Nightmare

Oh Dating Apps... Everyone's Nightmare
NYCSightsSounds
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32points

#16 Rat Puns Are Really Under-Rat-Ed

Rat Puns Are Really Under-Rat-Ed
pmdemola
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29points

#17 Some Marathon Watchers Had A Very Niche Sense Of Humor

Some Marathon Watchers Had A Very Niche Sense Of Humor
juliadahl
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26points

#18 A Special Mention To New York's Infamous Rodents

A Special Mention To New York's Infamous Rodents
whatisnewyork
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25points

#19 The Meta Big Brother Eyes Were Everywhere

The Meta Big Brother Eyes Were Everywhere
jared531
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25points

#20 Some Runners May Have Needed Tough Love

Some Runners May Have Needed Tough Love
JessLozanoS
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