diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 54204f2..cbc4127 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 node_modules/
-step_competition.db
-*.db
+# step_competition.db
+# *.db
 .DS_Store
 *.log
 npm-debug.log*
diff --git a/public/app.js b/public/app.js
index 0ded3e4..16a5d6b 100644
--- a/public/app.js
+++ b/public/app.js
@@ -1,10 +1,38 @@
 const API_URL = window.location.origin;
 
+// Humorous step tips
+const STEP_TIPS = [
+  "Never underestimate a 5-minute dance break. Your step count (and mood) will thank you.",
+  "Don't let the high-stepping jet-setters get you down. Focus on crushing whoever's ranked right above you.",
+  "Pacing while on phone calls counts. Your colleagues will understand the extra enthusiasm.",
+  "Pro tip: Park in the farthest spot. It's not laziness, it's strategy.",
+  "Taking the stairs? That's just vertical stepping with extra credit.",
+  "Your fitness tracker thinks you're training for a marathon. Let's not disappoint it.",
+  "Remember: Every journey to the fridge and back is an opportunity for greatness.",
+  "Walking meetings are just step competitions in disguise. You're welcome.",
+  "Forgot something upstairs? That's not forgetfulness, that's bonus cardio.",
+  "Why run when you can aggressively walk? Same steps, less judgment.",
+  "Your dog wants a walk. Your step count wants a walk. It's basically a win-win-woof.",
+  "A monster a day keeps the last place away.",
+  "Reading this tip instead of walking? Bold strategy. Let's see how it plays out.",
+  "Pro tip about tips: They're less effective if you're sitting down while reading them.",
+  "Winners log their steps before noon. Legends log them before breakfast. -Mike (probably)",
+  "Infrastructure as a Service is down? Legs as a Service is always running.",
+  "Strapping the tracker to a ceiling fan was attempted in 2019. It didn't work then either.",
+  "Following your dog around the house may not be the most efficient way to get steps, but it's definitely the most confusing for the dog.",
+  "Dancing in the school pickup line may not be the most efficient way to get steps, but it's definitely the most embarrassing for your kids.",
+  "4 out of 5 dentists agree: this has nothing to do with teeth, but walking is still good.",
+  "Rumor has it the winner of the last competition was just trying to learn the latest Katseye choreo.",
+  
+];
+
 // State
 let teams = [];
 let participants = [];
 let charts = {};
 let selectedParticipant = null;
+let currentTipIndex = 0;
+let tipRotationInterval = null;
 
 // Initialize app
 document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
@@ -14,6 +42,7 @@ document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
   setDefaultDate();
   handleRouting();
   checkAdminMode();
+  initializeTipRotation();
 });
 
 // Admin mode
@@ -918,3 +947,59 @@ function formatDate(dateStr) {
     day: 'numeric'
   });
 }
+
+// Tip rotation functionality
+function shuffleTips(array) {
+  // Fisher-Yates shuffle algorithm for true randomization
+  const shuffled = [...array];
+  for (let i = shuffled.length - 1; i > 0; i--) {
+    const j = Math.floor(Math.random() * (i + 1));
+    [shuffled[i], shuffled[j]] = [shuffled[j], shuffled[i]];
+  }
+  return shuffled;
+}
+
+function initializeTipRotation() {
+  // Clear any existing interval to prevent duplicates
+  if (tipRotationInterval) {
+    clearInterval(tipRotationInterval);
+  }
+
+  // Shuffle the tips array for randomized order
+  window.shuffledTips = shuffleTips(STEP_TIPS);
+  currentTipIndex = 0;
+
+  // Display first tip
+  displayTip();
+
+  // Rotate every 20 seconds
+  tipRotationInterval = setInterval(rotateTip, 20000);
+}
+
+function displayTip() {
+  const tipTextElement = document.getElementById('tip-text');
+  if (!tipTextElement || !window.shuffledTips) return;
+
+  tipTextElement.textContent = window.shuffledTips[currentTipIndex];
+}
+
+function rotateTip() {
+  const tipTextElement = document.getElementById('tip-text');
+  if (!tipTextElement || !window.shuffledTips) return;
+
+  // Fade out
+  tipTextElement.classList.add('fade-out');
+
+  // After fade out, change text and fade in
+  setTimeout(() => {
+    currentTipIndex = (currentTipIndex + 1) % window.shuffledTips.length;
+
+    // If we've completed a full cycle, re-shuffle for next cycle
+    if (currentTipIndex === 0) {
+      window.shuffledTips = shuffleTips(STEP_TIPS);
+    }
+
+    tipTextElement.textContent = window.shuffledTips[currentTipIndex];
+    tipTextElement.classList.remove('fade-out');
+  }, 500);
+}
diff --git a/public/index.html b/public/index.html
index 76aaf75..4168282 100644
--- a/public/index.html
+++ b/public/index.html
@@ -20,6 +20,12 @@
       </nav>
     </header>
 
+    <!-- Tip Banner -->
+    <div id="tip-banner" class="tip-banner">
+      <span class="tip-icon">💡</span>
+      <span id="tip-text" class="tip-text"></span>
+    </div>
+
     <!-- Log Your Steps Tab -->
     <div id="log-tab" class="tab-content active">
       <div class="two-column-layout">
diff --git a/public/styles.css b/public/styles.css
index 5a78967..5394ea1 100644
--- a/public/styles.css
+++ b/public/styles.css
@@ -39,6 +39,40 @@ header h1 {
   letter-spacing: 2px;
 }
 
+/* Tip Banner */
+.tip-banner {
+  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8a2be2 0%, #ff7700 100%);
+  padding: 15px 30px;
+  text-align: center;
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  gap: 12px;
+  border-bottom: 2px solid #ff7700;
+  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(138, 43, 226, 0.3);
+  min-height: 60px;
+}
+
+.tip-icon {
+  font-size: 1.5rem;
+  flex-shrink: 0;
+  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
+}
+
+.tip-text {
+  color: white;
+  font-size: 1.1rem;
+  font-weight: 500;
+  line-height: 1.4;
+  text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
+  opacity: 1;
+  transition: opacity 0.5s ease-in-out;
+}
+
+.tip-text.fade-out {
+  opacity: 0;
+}
+
 .header-logo {
   max-width: 600px;
   width: 100%;
@@ -720,6 +754,19 @@ nav {
     padding: 20px;
   }
 
+  .tip-banner {
+    padding: 12px 20px;
+    min-height: 50px;
+  }
+
+  .tip-text {
+    font-size: 0.95rem;
+  }
+
+  .tip-icon {
+    font-size: 1.2rem;
+  }
+
   .stats-grid {
     grid-template-columns: 1fr;
   }
diff --git a/step_competition.db b/step_competition.db
index 36d3a1d..01ecfd3 100644
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