In the 1980s, there was a pervasive belief that graffiti was a sign your neighborhood was turning into a hot pile of garbage. The logic went something like graffiti = crime = my family being murdered.

Public discourse on graffiti, street art, and murals has evolved since then, but that doesn't mean it all has to grow out of its childhood phase.

These merry pranksters show how graffiti can still be a tool for humor and hilarity. Happy scrolling and please enjoy responsibly.