Whether you have a business or personal email, adding an email signature is a nice final touch to what can sometimes feel like an impersonal, cold, or rather generic and unremarkable email.
If you’re writing a business email, a professional email signature can elevate the overall tone of your email, amplify your message, and improve your chance of getting noticed and receiving replies.
If you’re writing a personal email, you can have some fun with your email signature and alternate between funny or inspirational quotes, memes, images, or come up with your own sayings and ideas that you can alternate between depending on how you’re feeling and who you’re talking to.
You decide who you want to be that day, or in that particular situation, or with a certain client. You can think of it as having different emojis for different situations, only in email signature form.
If you don’t even know where to begin, we’re here to give you a helping hand with a few funny and professional email signature ideas that you can use in all kinds of situations, so let’s jump straight to them!
- Professional Email Signatures
- Funny Email Signatures
Professional Email Signatures
The signature you use in the emails you send to (potential) clients, business partners, or colleagues can be as simple or as detailed as you’d like. At the least, it should include your name and your company’s name, but if you want to build trust and connection and make it easier for people to reach out, you can also include other information like:
- Your title
- Your phone number
- Your company’s website
- Your company logo
- Social media links
- Your company tagline
- Link to a product or relevant content
- Expertise or important qualifications
- A call-to-action
- A photo of you
You can also use any of this information to create text message signatures. Check out this article on text message signatures to see why and how to set up a signature for any outgoing business text messages. Of course, keep it short when it comes to text messages, but when it comes to emails as well. Don’t over-stuff your business email signature with all of this information, because nobody pays attention to a crowded signature. I would say pick at most 5 or 6 things from this list, keep it up to 3-4 lines, and build an aesthetically pleasing and professional email signature, like this example you can see in the image below:
Professional Email Signatures Created With ChatGPT
I asked ChatGPT to create a few styles of professional email signatures, so here’s what it came up with:
The Classic Professional:
John Doe
Director of Marketing | XYZ Corporation
Phone: (123) 456-7890 | Email: john.doe@xyzcorp.com
The Networked Professional:
Jane Smith
Senior Financial Analyst | ABC Enterprises
Phone: (123) 456-7890
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/janesmith
The Branded Professional (with company slogan):
Michael Scott
Sales Manager | Dunder Mifflin Paper Company
“Limitless paper in a paperless world”
Phone: (123) 456-7890 | Email: michael.scott@dundermifflin.com
The Minimalist:
Lucy Liu
Product Designer | GHI Innovations
lucy.liu@ghiinnovations.com
The Detailed Professional (includes physical address):
Dr. Richard Gray
Chief Medical Officer | HealthFirst Clinics
123 Wellness Blvd, Suite A, Springfield, ST 12345
Phone: (123) 456-7890 | Fax: (123) 456-7891
Email: richard.gray@healthfirst.com
The Digital Professional:
Ella Martinez
Digital Strategist | DEF Digital
ellam@defdigital.com | www.defdigital.com
Follow us on Twitter: @DEFDigital
The Eco-friendly Professional:
Tom Green
Environmental Consultant | EcoSolutions Ltd.
Phone: (123) 456-7890
“Committed to a greener future”
Please consider the environment before printing this email.
The International Professional:
Anika Patel
Global Relations Manager | WorldTrade Corp.
Phone: +44 20 1234 5678 | Email: anika.patel@worldtrade.com
Languages: English, Hindi, French
The Educational/Non-Profit Professional:
Dr. Emily Fields
Associate Professor | History Department
Springfield University
emily.fields@springfielduni.edu | www.springfielduni.edu/history
The Professional with a Call-to-Action:
Alex Rodriguez
Head of Client Services | ProTech Solutions
Phone: (123) 456-7890
Looking for tech solutions? Schedule a consultation today!
If any of that sounds a bit too boring for you, or not quite your style, and you believe your business relationships can allow it, you can always opt for something a little out of the ordinary, like a quote or a funny image.
Professional Email Signature Quotes
If you’re going to use a quote as a business email signature, make sure to keep it classy, maybe a tad funny and a tad inspirational, but try to stay away from over-the-top motivational quotes that make people nauseous more than anything else, according to many tweets likes these ones:
Or if you’re going to add something like “We look forward to your business again in the future” to your email signature, maybe think if it really applies to your business? There are few businesses that shouldn’t encourage their clients to come back, but still, there are a few that exist:
So here are a few quote ideas that you could add to your business email signature:
“It’s better to give than to receive. Especially advice.” — Mark Twain
“A professional is someone who can do his best work when he doesn’t feel like it” — Alistair Cooke
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” — Henry David Thoreau
“Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” — Aesop
“A satisfied customer is the best business strategy of all.” — Michael LeBoeuf
“Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.” — Bill Gates
“Business has only two functions – marketing and innovation.” — Peter Drucker
“Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes.” — Jim Carrey
“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life. It goes on.” — Robert Frost
“Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” — Steve Jobs
“Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.” — Dalai Lama
“Expert: a man who makes three correct guesses consecutively.” — Laurence J. Peter
“Ideas pull the trigger, but instinct loads the gun.” — Don Marquis
“Great companies are built on great products.” — Elon Musk
Funny Email Signatures
If you have a very casual relationship with your colleagues or clients, and you want to go even further with the comedy element, you can always opt for a funny email signature. Otherwise, you can always use these with your friends and family and keep the fun alive. Just keep in mind everyone’s type of humor and try not to repeat one type of signature too often so people don’t get annoyed.
No trees were destroyed in the sending of this message, however, a significant number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.
Go green, think before you print this email, or try to take over Earth.
This message is transmitted on 100% recycled electrons.
If it’s not broken, let’s fix it till it is.
Only 10% are Mac users. But remember, we’re the top 10%.
After all is said and done, more is said than done.
Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be.
I had a sig, but it didn’t want to be seen with me, so I chain it to every post now.
Please let me know if you don’t get this e-mail.
Sent from something that isn’t from Apple.
A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station…
Funny Email Signatures Created With ChatGPT
In addition to the quotes and other great email signature ideas I’ve collected for this article, I wanted to see what ChatGPT would come up with, and I must say, there are quite a few funny gems hidden in there. First I asked Chat GPT to create original funny email signature ideas that would work in a casual professional setting, but then I wanted to have even more fun with it and asked it to come up with email signatures written in the style of Ricky Gervais and some of the characters from the TV shows “The Office” and “Friends” (you’ll see them further down). Here are some humorous yet professional email signature ideas as created by ChatGPT:
The Optimist:
“Sent from a half-full glass.”
The Technology Pessimist:
“Sent from my typewriter. Or computer. Or whatever this thing is.”
The Reluctant Techie:
“Typed with 10 fingers and lots of hope.”
The Coffee Lover:
“Powered by caffeine and passion.”
The Time Tracker:
“Inbox Zero Seeker since [year of birth].”
The Napper:
“Sent during my non-nap hours. If you’re reading this, I’m probably awake.”
The Eternal Student:
“Sent from somewhere between Google and Wikipedia.”
The Procrastinator:
“Sent in a rare moment of email productivity.”
The Realist:
“Sent from my computer because telepathy still isn’t a thing.”
The Animal Lover:
“Typed with two hands and a cat on my lap.”
The Wanderluster:
“Sent from my desk while daydreaming of [favorite vacation spot].”
The Bookworm:
“Reading emails by day. Books by night.”
The Literalist:
“Sent from a device with a screen and some buttons.”
The Foodie:
“Currently refueling with [favorite snack]. Responses may be delicious.”
The Eternally Hopeful:
“Sent with 99% optimism. 1% low battery.”
The Honest Abe:
“Sent from my phone. If there’s a typo, I’ll blame it on autocorrect.”
The Star Gazer:
“Sent from Earth. As far as I know.”
The E-philosopher:
“To email or not to email, that was the question.”
The Humble Worker:
“Sent by a human, not an AI. Yes, I’m surprised too.”
The Fitness Buff:
“Sent from my desk treadmill. Walking and typing is harder than it looks!”
Funny Email Signatures in the Style of Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais is known for his sharp wit, cheeky humor, and candid style. Here are some email signature ideas inspired by his humor:
The Candid Comedian:
“Sent with a smile. Or a smirk. Depends on the email.”
The Office Nostalgic:
“If David Brent taught me anything, it’s how to send an email.”
The Realist:
“I’d say ‘Sent with love’, but let’s be honest, it’s just an email.”
The Life Enthusiast:
“Living my best life. Or at least my best email life.”
The Jokester:
“If you find a typo, congratulations! It’s a hidden joke. Or just a typo.”
The Sarcastic One:
“Sent from the world’s most advanced email machine. Or just my old laptop.”
The Non-Apologist:
“If this email offends you, wait till you meet me in person.”
The “Golden Globes” Host:
“Sent with the same tact I use when hosting award shows.”
The Animal Lover:
“Sent under the strict supervision of my cat. Any typos are his.”
The Philosopher:
“If a tree falls in the forest and no one’s around, does it make a sound? No idea, but here’s an email.”
The Pessimist:
“Sent with hope that technology doesn’t fail me. It usually does.”
The Underachiever:
“Achieving Inbox Zero is my Everest. This is base camp.”
The Health Nut (Ricky is known to tweet about his baths and runs):
“Sent post-run and pre-bath. Let’s keep the response time shorter than my run.”
The Humble Brag:
“I’d say ‘Sent from my private island’, but the Wi-Fi is better at home.”
The Time Traveler:
“If you’re reading this in the future, do we have flying cars yet?”
The Fan Favorite:
“I’ve starred in shows and movies, but this email? This might be my best work.”
The Diet Enthusiast:
“Sent while contemplating my next cheat meal.”
The Simpleton:
“I’m out of witty signatures. Here’s an email.”
The Straightforward:
“Email sent. You’re welcome.”
The Uninspired:
“Sent from my overpriced gadget. Don’t expect profundity.”
The Ego Check:
“Sent by me. Who else would it be? Oh right, there’s billions of us.”
The Reluctant Worker:
“If you’re reading this, it means I didn’t ‘accidentally’ delete your email.”
The Existentialist:
“Sent from somewhere in the vast void of office life.”
The Sarcastic Motivator:
“Always give 100%. Unless you’re donating blood.”
The Pessimist:
“If this email is optimistic, it’s probably been hacked.”
The Literalist:
“Sent from a computer. That’s how emails work, right?”
The Time Saver:
“If I could have tweeted this, I would have.”
The Animal Rights Activist (a nod to Gervais’ love for animals):
“Sent with zero animal testing. Except for my cat walking on the keyboard.”
The Ambitious Slacker:
“Dream big. Work… occasionally.”
The Realist:
“Sent without hope of a reply. Prove me wrong.”
The Technologically Challenged:
“If there are any mistakes, it’s technology’s fault. Definitely not mine.”
The Binge-Watcher:
“If I haven’t replied in 5 minutes, just assume I’m 5 episodes deep.”
The Playful Nudge:
“I’d say ‘Sent from my yacht’, but who am I kidding? It’s a desk.”
When using humor influenced by a particular style, always keep in mind the context and the recipient. Ricky Gervais’ humor is distinct and might not be everyone’s cup of tea. However, in the right setting, these could be quite fun and fitting!
Funny Email Signatures in the Style of Michael Scott
Michael Scott, the bumbling but endearing regional manager of Dunder Mifflin in “The Office,” offers a distinct comedic style that’s a blend of naïveté, misplaced confidence, and a heart of gold. Here are some email signatures inspired by his character:
The Classic Quote:
“That’s what she said.”
The Motivational Speaker:
“You miss 100% of the emails you don’t send.”
The Confused Philosopher:
“Is it email or e-mail? English is hard.”
The Company Man:
“Sent from my Dunder Mifflin-issued computer. Best paper company on Earth!”
The Misunderstood Poet:
“Emails are like paper. Just electronic.”
The Team Player:
“World’s Best Boss… at sending emails.”
The Hopeful Romantic:
“Sent with all the love Jim has for Pam. That’s a lot.”
The Over-enthusiastic:
“From my brain to your inbox. BOOM!”
The Oblivious:
“If you don’t get this email, let me know.”
The Learner:
“I’m not superstitious, but I am a little stitious about hitting ‘send’.”
The Inspirational:
“Why say lot word when few word do trick? Have a good day!”
The Clueless:
“If this email was a person, I’d buy it a Café Disco.”
The Accidentally Profound:
“Sometimes I start an email, and I don’t even know where it’s going. I just hope I find it along the way.”
The Compliment Fisher:
“Sent with pride. And if you liked it, a ‘thank you’ would be nice.”
The Reassurer:
“Just remember, every time you get an email from me, somewhere an angel gets its wings. Or a Dundie.”
Using these email signatures could be a delightful way to infuse some humor into daily correspondence for fans of “The Office”!
Funny Email Signatures in the Style of Dwight Schrute
Dwight Schrute: the eccentric, beet-farming, assistant-to-the-regional-manager of Dunder Mifflin in “The Office”! Let’s dive into some email signatures that channel Dwight’s unique blend of confidence, absurdity, and meticulousness:
The Literalist:
“Sent electronically via a series of tubes known as the Internet.”
The Ambitious:
“Sent by the Assistant Regional Manager, NOT the Assistant to the Regional Manager.”
The Survivalist:
“Sent from a computer, fully protected against security threats. And bear attacks.”
The Beet Farmer:
“If emails were beets, this one would be prize-winning.”
The Scholar:
“Fact: This is the best email you will receive today.”
The Meticulous:
“Sent in exactly 11-point font, the most efficient size for reading comprehension.”
The Confident:
“Remember: I am faster than 80% of all snakes. And email senders.”
The Competitive:
“In the event of an email race, I will win.”
The Protector:
“Sent with the vigilance of a thousand Schrute eyes.”
The Traditionally Technical:
“If this were the 1800s, I’d send this via Morse code for efficiency.”
The Health Nut:
“This email is 100% organic, much like the beets in Schrute Farms.”
The Critic:
“If you find any mistakes, know that they are there to test your attention to detail.”
The Conspiracy Theorist:
“Sent via secure channels, safe from government and alien interference.”
The Enthusiast:
“Emails are the karate of the business world. And I am a black belt.”
The Recycler:
“Once you’ve read this email, print and turn it into a beet pulp. That’s what I’d do.”
Using Dwight Schrute-styled email signatures would be a hilarious nod for any fans of “The Office,” especially if they appreciate Dwight’s peculiar brand of wisdom!
Funny Email Signatures in the Style of Chandler Bing
Chandler Bing, known for his sarcastic wit and impeccable comedic timing, would likely have email signatures dripping with self-deprecation and irony. Here are some email signatures inspired by the one and only Chandler Bing from “Friends”:
The Classic Chandler:
“Could I be any more into emails?”
The Job Joke:
“Statistical analysis and data reconfiguration expert. Yep, I still don’t know what that means.”
The Sarcastic:
“Sent with all the enthusiasm I reserve for Janice’s voice.”
The Self-Deprecating:
“If you find a typo, just remember – I once wore a pink bunny costume. Mistakes happen.”
The Nostalgic:
“Sent from my computer. Remember when we used to use phones just for calling?”
The Complainer:
“I’d rather be stuck in an ATM vestibule with Jill Goodacre. But here I am, emailing.”
The F.R.I.E.N.D.S Fan:
“Could we be any more technologically advanced?”
The Relationship Expert:
“If emails were relationships, I’d be… well, bad at them.”
The Mocker:
“Sent from my fancy gadget thingy. Yes, I’m a technical genius.”
The Modest:
“I’m not great at advice. Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?”
Using Chandler-style email signatures would be a delightful treat for fans of “Friends” and an excellent way to add a touch of humor to everyday communications!
Funny Email Signature Quotes
Funny quotes that can go well in an email signature are pretty hard to come by — and trust me, I’ve done hours of research and gone through probably thousands of these quotes so that I could give you the best possible funny email signature quotes — so here are a select few that I believe most people would appreciate and have a chuckle about:
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” — Oscar Wilde
“The day after tomorrow is the third day of the rest of your life.” — George Carlin
“Just when I think I have learned the way to live, life changes.” — Hugh Prather
“Good ideas come from bad ideas, but only if there are enough of them.” — Seth Godin
“Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company.” — Mark Twain
“If you don’t want a sarcastic answer, don’t ask a stupid question.” — Colleen Hoover
Funny Email Signature Movie Quotes
Movies are always gold mines of quotes, but when it comes to email signature movie quotes, I suggest you pick shorter ones that make sense without the movie context, and that tie in nicely and even complete the subject and point of your email.
“May the Force be with you.” — Star Wars
“Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy night.” — All About Eve
“I’ll be back.” — The Terminator
“By all means, move at a glacial pace, you know how that thrills me.” — The Devil Wears Prada
“Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.” — Airplane, 1980
“That escalated quickly.” — Anchorman, 2004
“Great success!” — Borat, 2006
“Gentlemen, I wash my hands of this weirdness.” — Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
“I’m not insane. My mother had me tested.” —The Big Bang Theory
“Go ahead, make my day.” — Sudden Impact
“I know you’ve been embezzlin’ my pizzas, and I will catch you eventually.” — Dude, Where’s My Car?
“I feel the need to express something, but I don’t know what it is I want to express.” — Interiors
“If I’m not back in five minutes, just wait longer.” — Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
“Sounds like somebody’s got a case of the Mondays.” — Office Space
“You ain’t heard nothin’ yet.” — The Jazz Singer
“Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” — The Wizard of Oz
Funny Email Signature Memes
Have you ever seen a good meme disappoint? They are the life of the Internet, so I’m sure a well-selected and carefully dropped email signature meme would be highly appreciated by your friends or family. Here are a few excellent ones:
This one would surely be appreciated by your best friend:
Don’t accidentally send these ones to your boss, but you can send them to your friends or very close colleagues:
And here are a few great funny email signature ideas for superheroes from Email Signature Rescue:
And a bit of 2022 humor… Uhm, let’s hope not:
Funny Email Signature Photos
An image speaks a thousand words, so you could always use a funny photo to punctuate an email. Funny animal photos like these ones are always a good idea:
Kind of impossible to go wrong with cute cats and dogs.
I hope this article has gotten your creative juices flowing and inspired you to come up with a unique email signature that represents both you and your recipients. Don’t forget to share the joy with your friends or co-workers!
See also: How Do You Easily Add an Email Signature
