Funny Money

Writing on money is illegal in most countries, but that sure hasn’t stopped a few people from doing it anyway. Of course, Offbeat Earth does not condone writing or doodling on legal tender; but viewing the creations of others is highly encouraged. Here are a few amusing additions to the portraits featured on American and Canadian currency.


These renditions of Thomas Jefferson as Rainbow Brite and George Washington as The Joker add a little bit of color to these otherwise bland bills.

5-Up for Abraham Lincoln!

Andrew Jackson gets a “Spartan Spirit” makeover.

George Washington as Ron Jeremy, complete with imposed chest hair.

Here’s a rendition of former Canadian Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier as Spock, a fairly common tradition Canadians call “Spocking”.

Check out a few more pictures of money doodles at Joe D.’s Flickr stream.



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My friend drew on one similar to the Joker one & handed it to the crazy school cafeteria lady. Funny stuff!
I was able to fart so hard that the money in my wallet turned deep brown. Then I remembered that Russ Blevins is an asshole.
the IRS eats shit on rye toast, said I.
No, said my IRS-defending acquaintance, they don’t like bread.
my friend has had the joker for a while now, he should recirculate it.
No, said my IRS-defending acquaintance, they don’t like bread.