Ontario Businesses Are Battling It Out In An Epic ‘Sign War’ (PHOTOS)

People are really going for it!

Contributing Writer

The great Ontario sign war of 2021 has begun, and businesses across the province are throwing shade and clever puns around in a hilarious back-and-forth on social media.

The trend, which according to CTV was started by a Sarnia radio host, was created to help to give struggling businesses social media exposure during the pandemic. Now, participating businesses like Dairy Queen and Speedy Glass are trying to one-up the other and it's turned into an all-out feud.

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The fact that the whole thing will also give you a good laugh, is an added bonus. Here are some of the greatest hits:

Who doesn't love a tasteful pun? Underrated form of comedy.

Shots fired. However, gin probably won't solve all your problems.


Jamie Kerr | Facebook


Wow, some real shade thrown at Atwood Resources.

Listowel Agricultural Society | Facebook

Farmers flexing on DQ! Let's hope they can take the heat.

The Bruce | Facebook

Moves and counter moves. A staple tactic of any good sign war.

Speedy Glass is really going for MVP. Taking it all the way there.

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