45 Times Poor Kerning Turned Innocent Texts Into Disasters

Roy

7 months ago

Kerning fails

Back in my graphic design class, our instructor spent a solid week drilling into us the sacred rules of spacing, especially kerning. At the time, I rolled my eyes thinking, "how much could a little spacing matter?" Turns out, it matters a lot. These kerning fails are hilarious proof that spacing isn't just important—it's absolutely crucial. You'll quickly see that the designers behind these disasters probably skipped kerning day.

This gallery of kerning fails shows the hilarious results when designers neglect proper letter spacing. From innocent signs becoming unintentionally rude to branding mishaps that make you do a double-take, these typography errors are comedy gold. Every photo showcases how seemingly minor text spacing can turn wholesome messages into questionable content. Misguided graphic designs, unfortunate logos, and funny signage all become unintentionally humorous thanks to careless letter spacing. Whether it's public signage causing embarrassment or store branding going horribly wrong, each image hilariously reinforces the importance of good kerning in design.

As you scrolled through these hilarious kerning disasters, you likely couldn't help laughing at how easily a bit of poor spacing can derail an entire message. You've seen firsthand why designers obsess over spacing, and you’ll never look at text the same way again.

Enjoyed these hilarious kerning fails? Check out our other meme collections featuring design disasters, funny signage fails, branding mistakes, and typography humor for even more laughs.

Roy

Roy R., Chief Meme Curator Roy founded Thunder Dungeon in 2012 and has since guided its growth into a 2.5 million‑strong community of meme enthusiasts. With over a decade of digital‑media experience and a nose for viral humor, Roy oversees content strategy, ensuring every post is both hilarious and high‑quality

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