The #Postitwars Are the Best Use for Sticky Notes You'll See This Year

Updated 6/19/2020

Last week on NYC's Canal Street, several advertising agencies began creating messages and visuals with Post-its. What came next is aptly called #Postitwars.

My co-worker borrowed my Post-it pad yesterday. When she asked, I nodded, dimly aware that I even had the sticky notes on my desk. I rarely use them. All my notes these days are digital; I'm lucky if I can find a pen.

But, I digress. I have little use for paper these days, and my guess is that you don't either—but you've probably got a sticky note pad sitting on your desk right now. You can continue to stare at them or debate starting a Post-it War.

A what?

Yes, a Post-it War. As of last week it’s a real thing that started on one very lucky block in New York City. Four companies started decorating their street-facing windows with messages and decorations made out of—wait for it—sticky notes.

As someone who’s certainly had those days when I’d rather do anything but work, I’m jealous that I didn’t think of this genius idea: so simple, yet so, so entertaining. However, rather than beating myself up up, I’m instead going to enjoy the war so far.

And if you're so inspired, maybe you can convince your office to participate in its own version of the #Postitwars. You never know what kind of creative thinking it could spur.

Agency #postitwars are spreading, and @3M is in on it too: https://t.co/CZw2VY4y6a #canalnotes pic.twitter.com/oRjFIAOZkM

— Tim Nudd (@nudd) May 17, 2016

I feel like a Post-it spy with a new mission! Thanks, @Postit! #canalnotes #postitwars pic.twitter.com/Wy99ymOGFQ

— Erika Wegener (@ELWegener) May 17, 2016

Less war, more wine 🍷👏🏼 #canalnotes #postitwars @groupesopexa pic.twitter.com/Y16MzuLDVP

— Benji Bourinat (@benjibou) May 17, 2016

Love the creativity behind #canalnotes #postitwars
(good looks @BrianScottK)

More: https://t.co/G8Aus010n4 pic.twitter.com/f0k4ZH8VUV

— Stephen M. Ruiz ✌ (@StephenMRuiz) May 16, 2016

Post-it war breaks out between ad agencies on Canal Street #postitwars #canalnotes #postit: https://t.co/2nv5AECsiE

— NY1 News (@NY1) May 17, 2016

Woah, NYC is freaking out with #postitwars. pic.twitter.com/aE95ZnKibm

— iSamuelWayne (@isamuelwayne) May 17, 2016

The Lorax joins the #postit party. #postitwars #postitwar #canalnotes pic.twitter.com/UsBxk4FOOc

— Erika Wegener (@ELWegener) May 13, 2016

#postitwars happening at 1 Hudson! pic.twitter.com/fOVOTvlpZG

— LaTonya Johnson (@LaTonyaFJohnson) May 10, 2016

Becky with the good hair #canalnotes #postitwars #beyonce #lemonade by augusta_jones pic.twitter.com/B5yAju9PxF

— Mankool New York (@Mankool_NewYork) May 13, 2016

@3M @Postit We love Post-it War! Honorary @prince tribute #canalnotes #postitwars https://t.co/tz3IHQbHMV pic.twitter.com/jW8GlqHNDQ

— NNN (@NNNTweets) May 17, 2016

Ad agencies on Canal St, NYC are in a @Postit war. #canalnotes #postitwars #advertising #socialmedia #marketing pic.twitter.com/90adkUHSyi

— Ian Archbold (@Iandarchbold) May 17, 2016

Stacey Lastoe started writing short stories in the second grade and is immensely grateful to have the opportunity to write and edit professionally. Her work has appeared in YouBeauty, Refinery29, A Practical Wedding, Runner's World online, and The Billfold among other publications. She enjoys running and eating in equal measure and lives with her husband and dog in Brooklyn. All three of them are avid New York Mets fans. Say hello on @stacespeaks.