The prison one is...sweet?

While this isn’t the only way to get back home from a nice and refreshing (or not) vacation, being picked up by friends or family from the airport is definitely one of the better options out there.

Every time you pick someone up at the airport is another opportunity to embarrass them with a funny airport pickup sign, and this gallery is here to provide ...

It's an iconic situation which we've seen in countless movies: A person lands at an airport. They've had a long flight and now they're finally home. They gingerly step into the arrivals hall, dazed, their legs cramped and backs sore, dragging along their luggage, and scan the hall for a friendly face.Suddenly, there, their long-missed family stands with a big sign welcoming them back - and their fatigue falls away as they rush to the sign holders, a huge smile on their face…But some families…

It's an iconic situation which we've seen in countless movies: A person lands at an airport. They've had a long flight and now they're finally home. They gingerly step into the arrivals hall, dazed, their legs cramped and backs sore, dragging along their luggage, and scan the hall for a friendly face.Suddenly, there, their long-missed family stands with a big sign welcoming them back - and their fatigue falls away as they rush to the sign holders, a huge smile on their face…But some families…

Hurtling on a plane for hours and hours is usually exhausting. Not to mention standing in line, waiting to claim your baggage when all you can think of is a warm bed and a home-cooked meal. There is, however, an excellent way to make the welcome back the best part of anybody’s trip, and it involves going to an airport with a sprinkle of creativity and the best funny poster.

Best. Pickup. Ever.