The Wild, Sticky History of Stickers (And Why We’re All Obsessed)

If you’ve ever slapped a sticker on your water bottle, laptop, or your unsuspecting friend’s back, congratulations—you’re part of an ancient, highly sophisticated tradition. Stickers may seem like a modern invention (shoutout to bumper stickers and the ‘90s Lisa Frank era), but humans have actually been sticking stuff to stuff for centuries. That’s right—stickers walked so memes could run.

Ancient Stickers: The OG Street Art

Long before we had funny hard hat stickers and snarky laptop decals, ancient Egyptians were basically sticker lovers. They used adhesive-like materials to slap labels on jars and pottery. Fast forward to the 1700s, and merchants were using hand-painted labels (artisanal, vintage, probably overpriced) to advertise products.

The Sticker Revolution: When Things Got Really Sticky

By the 1800s, businesses got smart and started printing colorful, eye-catching labels. In 1935, a genius named R. Stanton Avery invented the first self-adhesive sticker. And just like that, the world was never the same. Stickers exploded into everything from political activism (hello, bumper stickers) to personal expression (shoutout to every skater who ever covered their board in decals).

Why We Still Love Stickers (Like, A Lot)

Stickers aren’t just a trend—they’re a lifestyle. Whether you’re marking your territory, making people laugh, or sending a message, they let you be loud without saying a word.

And if you really want to send a message, we’ve got just the thing. If you’re from the 1900s (aka anything before 2000—sorry to break it to you), you’ll appreciate our "Be Careful, I'm From the 1900s" sticker featuring a good ol’ fashioned horse and buggy. Because nothing says legendary like surviving the era of dial-up internet and actually remembering what a VHS tape is.

🔹 Slap it on your car, laptop, or your Gen Z coworker’s water bottle (just to mess with them).
🔹 Premium, weatherproof, and made to last—just like your questionable ‘90s fashion choices.
🔹 The perfect gift for anyone who still remembers the sound of AOL dial-up.

So what are you waiting for? Click here to grab your sticker and flex your 1900s survivor status. Just be careful out there—times have changed, but our stickers stay bold. 🚀🔥

STAY BOLD,

Carl the Coyote