About Witty Lids
Spread the joy
Why?
Hats are sort of a billboard for your face, so why not wear a message that matters? What if, instead of a clothing brand or a sports team, you repped a message that resonated?
Our goal with every hat is to do one thing: spread the joy. We do this through two ways, facilitating connection, and laughter.
All of our hats contain simple messages with the goal of either A) making people smile / laugh with every sort of humour, or B) connect with others that share similar values and identities. Occasionally we strike gold and do both, ex: "Jesus Saves, I Spend", a silly play on a hugely important topic.
My Story
I love people. I firmly believe I was sent to this Earth to encourage others. But why hats?
I travel for work, and people are so serious in airports. I love to fly, so it's quite amusing to me, but I would wager people think I'm a little cooky walking down the aisle laughing for no reason.
So one afternoon I pondered, "What could I put on a hat that would make other people smile too?" FREE SMILES! Of course. How could you read that on a hat, see a guy smiling, and NOT smile?
After failing to find a FREE SMILES hat anywhere online, I set out to make my own. Aaaand, it was a complete flop, to date, I've had maybe two comments total, and people do not seem more likely to smile when I wear it hahaha. So back to the drawing board. After hours of browsing hat websites with little luck and lots of internet fatigue, the idea was born, make fun and encouraging hats easy to find.
Meet the Team
Joseph Carley
Founder & Chief Humor Officer
Former marketing executive turned hat entrepreneur. Still wears two different shoes sometimes, but now it's intentional. Favorite hat: "Wisdom Incarnate"
Barry Allen
Head of Design
Graphic designer with a twisted sense of humor and an unhealthy obsession with fonts. Responsible for making sure our hats are as visually appealing as they are funny. Favorite hat: "Your Opinion is Wrong"
Ebenezer Scrooge
Customer Experience Lead
The person behind our quiz algorithm and the reason you get such perfect hat matches. Psychology degree meets comedy gold. Favorite hat: "I Hate You"
Dr. Seuss
Operations Manager
Makes sure your hats get to you faster than you can say "I just farted." Former logistics coordinator, current miracle worker. Favorite hat: "Running Sucks"
Why Choose Witty Lids?
🎯 Personalized Matching
Our 30-second quiz uses humor psychology to match you with hats that actually fit your vibe
✨ Premium Quality
Soft, comfortable, and built to last through all your awkward moments
🚀 Fast Shipping
Free shipping on all orders because life's too short to wait for your perfect hat
😂 Guaranteed Laughs
If our hat doesn't make at least one person chuckle, we'll find you a funnier one
Join the Witty Community
When you buy a Witty Lids hat, you're not just getting headwear – you're joining a community of people who believe life's too short to be boring. Share your hat stories, connect with fellow humor enthusiasts, and help us spread laughter one lid at a time.
Ready to find your perfect comedic companion?
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