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‘Anyone caught without a valid ticket will be told the end of the new Star Wars’: 23 signs that prove how funny London Underground staff are

Tube workers know how to put a smile on commuters' faces with their witty messages

NOBODY likes commuting. Especially when you're packed into overcrowded tubes, faced with delays and rising rail fares.

In fact, getting the tube every morning can be pretty depressing. It's bad enough that it's cold and dark outside, but getting onto the tube and being squashed up close enough to a complete stranger to be able to smell what they had for breakfast, (or finding out they decided to skip the shower), can put even the chirpiest commuter in a bad mood before they even get to the office.

 Food for thought: Some signs make you think, but this round up will make you laugh
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Food for thought: Some signs make you think, but this round up will make you laughCredit: Twitter

But the clever people that work on the London Underground understand this, and they've come up with a brilliant way to put a smile on even the grumpiest of customer's faces.
When there's nothing serious to report, like delays or line closures, some clever tube station workers have turned their notice boards into beacons of hope; writing inspirational quotes and funny messages to put a smile on the face of passers by.

While some are messages from great philosophers and other questions are designed to make you ponder life's biggest questions, most of the notes are downright hilarious.

Here's our pick of the funniest signs spotted on the London Underground:

When only a stiff drink will help...

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These, frankly quite random, wise words of wisdom...

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The Simpsons > any advice we've ever been given...

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Just making sure you know the difference between a cartoon dog and a famous philosopher...

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Some kind words of encouragement for X Factor hopefuls...

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No seriously though, when will the madness end?

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Poking fun at the technologically handicapped...

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Sometimes, you've just got to spread the infection affection!

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It's all fun and games in this station...

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Walk this way for a laugh...

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You say tomato...

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Pac-king a comedy punch with this odd choice of quote...

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The force is strong with this one...

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We'll take this one with a pinch of salt...

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Surely (Obi-Wan) Ka-nobody wanted to know the spoilers...

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At least you're not that guy...

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Always be mindful to get your five a day...

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Fantastic beasts and ways to avoid them...

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This sign had us crying rivers of laughter...

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Life summed up in a single sentence...

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Because life really IS like a box of chocolates...

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It's always worth remembering that self confidence is key...

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And finally... are you wookiee-ing at this sign properly?

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For more funny signs, why not check out this round up of hilarious alterations made to public notices.

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