Its no secret i love stickers, all kinds! here is a directory of some of my favourite bumper stickers as well as some that i designed for my cycling accessories brand Goodordering.

Bumper Stickers: A Brief History of Making a Statement on the Move

Before social media bios, hashtags and viral memes, there were bumper stickers. These small, sticky statements have been making people laugh, think, argue and occasionally roll their eyes for decades. From political slogans and cheeky one-liners to declarations of love for dogs, bands and obscure hobbies, bumper stickers have long been a way to tell the world a little bit about who you are — without actually having to speak to anyone.

Where Did Bumper Stickers Come From?

The origins of the modern bumper sticker can be traced back to America in the 1940s, when a screen printer named Forest P. Gill began producing self-adhesive stickers designed for cars. Before this, motorists would attach cardboard signs and printed messages to their vehicles using string or wire.

As car ownership boomed in post-war America, bumper stickers became an inexpensive and highly visible form of self-expression. Tourist attractions were among the first to embrace them, encouraging visitors to advertise where they'd been. Soon, political campaigns, businesses and organisations realised that a car bumper was essentially a travelling billboard.

By the 1960s and 1970s, bumper stickers had become part of popular culture. They were used to support political candidates, protest against wars, promote peace and make sarcastic observations about everyday life. They were a wonderfully democratic form of communication — anyone with a car and a few spare pennies could broadcast their opinion to the world.

From Car Bumpers to Laptops and Water Bottles

Although bumper stickers never completely disappeared, their popularity seemed to fade as cars became sleeker, bumpers became less sticker-friendly and people found new ways to express themselves online.

But now they're enjoying something of a comeback.

In an age of carefully curated Instagram feeds and increasingly digital identities, there's something refreshingly analogue about sticking a funny or slightly provocative message onto your belongings.

And they're no longer confined to cars. You'll find bumper-sticker-style slogans on laptops, water bottles, bicycles, toolboxes, notebooks and even bedroom mirrors.

The resurgence is partly driven by nostalgia for retro graphics, bold typography and the slightly kitsch aesthetic of the 1970s, 80s and 90s. But it's also about individuality. Whether it's an ironic slogan, a niche cultural reference or a heartfelt declaration, stickers offer an affordable, playful way to personalise everyday objects.

Perhaps the biggest appeal is that bumper stickers don't take themselves too seriously. In a world where everything can feel a little overthought, there's something brilliant about a brightly coloured rectangle announcing an opinion that nobody actually asked for.

Bumper stickers might have started life on the back of American cars, but today they're a tiny, portable form of personality — and they're sticking around.