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People with pets have their camera rolls dominated by them. And for good reason. Our precious companions provide so much joy, we want to make the moments last. You're on a tiring business trip? No problem, just open up a shot of your goofball and you forget all about it, even if for a little while.

But don't just take my word for it. Take the subreddit 'Funny Animals' for example. Its moderators describe the online community as "a place where we can laugh at our non-human friends" and since its creation in 2011, it has attracted over 1.2 million members, who are constantly sharing pictures of their dogs, cats, and other creatures that make their days shine brighter.

Continue scrolling and check out some of its all-time most popular posts!

#1

Be Like Rosie

Be Like Rosie

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Leekun
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cat first: WTF is this??? Get it away this instant! Cat second: I love him/her and if anything happens to him/her, I will claw you to death!

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And I Looked, And Behold, A Pale Horse. And The Rider's Name Was Death

And I Looked, And Behold, A Pale Horse. And The Rider's Name Was Death

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Between verbal jokes, slapstick comedy, and funny animal pictures, there are numerous reasons we laugh. But are humans the only species that can find humor in life?

The tricky part is that philosophers and psychologists have long struggled to come up with an exact definition of what constitutes humor in the first place.

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They've presented numerous theories over the years, one of the most popular being the "incongruity theory" of humor. At its basic level, this theory states that humor arises when there's an inconsistency between what one expects to happen and what actually happens — and this includes comedic tools like puns, irony, and twists of fate.

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#5

Cute

Cute

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ADDee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am pretty sure it turned out better than originally planned.

Mike D
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretty sure this is how it was planned. When people take pictures of features like waterfalls, they tend to put them in the middle of the frame, not all the way to one side.

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SeaHorsey
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most humans don’t even smile that big when the photo is on purpose! .. Miners Falls, Michigan?

Abraham Zipp
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OK? It's not even THAT great of a scene, but the doggo makes it a perfect waterfall pic, rather than the waterfall.

Greg Voevodsky
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Staged! The waterfall photo bombed the dog shot ( which dominate2/3rds of the right frame foreground) vs the running fall in the background!

Flabuless-Jaye
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do love a good waterfall pic. And this is an epic waterfall pic.

TahJia Williams
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I needed this for the next 7 hours I have to work tonight. #3rdShiftCrew

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According to this definition, it sounds like the vast majority of animals probably don't have a sense of humor, as they lack the cognitive mechanisms and networks that would allow them to identify such inconsistencies.

One known exception is Koko, the famous western lowland gorilla who understands more than 1,000 American Sign Language signs and 2,000 spoken English words.

This clever primate is known not only to use language to humorous effect by playing with different meanings of the same word, but also to understand slapstick comedy — she's reportedly signed the word "chase" after tying her trainer's shoelaces together and made laughing noises at her trainer's clumsiness.

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#9

“Does Your Dog Bite?” “No, It’s Worse. She Judges”

“Does Your Dog Bite?” “No, It’s Worse. She Judges”

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But there are various issues with the incongruity theory of humor and related theories, including the fact that they fail to take into account that jokes with predictable punch lines can also be funny and that certain incongruous things aren't funny.

Furthermore, they also seem to evade the primary reasons why we laugh: being tickled by a friend or family member.

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#10

They Look Extremely Pleased To Know One Another

They Look Extremely Pleased To Know One Another

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Recently, a few psychologists came up with a new theory. They propose that humor arises from the so-called benign violation or "something that threatens a person’s well-being, identity or normative belief structure but that simultaneously seems okay," they wrote in a paper about the theory.

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#16

When You Love Cookies

When You Love Cookies

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#17

Cutest Note Ever

Cutest Note Ever

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Benign violation can explain why a number of things make us laugh, including being tickled: that is, tickling benignly invades someone's physical space.

You can't tickle yourself because that doesn't constitute a violation and complete strangers can't tickle you to the point of laughter because you won't perceive it as a benign act.

Under this theory, various animals do, in fact, have "humor," if only they can be tickled.

#19

He’s Back Once Again

He’s Back Once Again

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Scout Finch
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And it came to pass that on the special day the ONE did appear.

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Research shows us that our primate relatives — chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and orangutans — all produce laughter-like sounds when tickled (as well as when they're wrestling and play-chasing).

This also suggests that humor and our ability to laugh likely came from humans' and great apes' last common ancestor.

Additionally, another study discovered that chimpanzees can make silent "laugh faces" just like humans.

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#23

Huh? Wazzit? Wha .. What's Happening??

Huh? Wazzit? Wha .. What's Happening??

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TheAquarius1978
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mine does that a lot, not getting under the blankets, but if i wake him up by accident, he's confused look is hilarious.

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#25

Buddy

Buddy

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STress
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Later, the boy sat on him and rode to the sunset...

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Dogs are also known to have a kind of panting laugh and play face that's suggestive of humor.

But as far as these pictures go, we're probably the only creatures that can appreciate them. Which makes them even more special.

#26

That's Rude 😒 🥲

That's Rude 😒 🥲

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#29

There Are Best Friends

There Are Best Friends

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Local foodie
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is a program in zoos that gives cheetahs their own emotional support dogs and it’s so ADORABLE 🥰

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#33

Who Wore It Better?

Who Wore It Better?

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#37

Are There Posts Worth 999 Views?

Are There Posts Worth 999 Views?

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TheAquarius1978
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Moon Moon is at it again..... For those of you that don't get it lol just Google " Moon Moon "

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#38

Wish That Was Me

Wish That Was Me

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Nunya Bus
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dang cats are smart and give no f*cks. I love when cats across Nativity scenes and toss the baby Jesus from the Manger and sleep there.

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#40

I Almost Had A Heart Attack This Morning...

I Almost Had A Heart Attack This Morning...

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#44

Dude Look Those Eyes He Is Pissssed

Dude Look Those Eyes He Is Pissssed

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#47

Someone Isn't Taking Whole Wedding Seriously

Someone Isn't Taking Whole Wedding Seriously

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STress
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's two of them. And the minister looks like he's gonna cry any moment...

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#49

Might Teach Him Some Boxing

Might Teach Him Some Boxing

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Ty Stratton-Quirk
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"You may be wondering how I got in such good shape. The answer is simple: pushups, situps, and plenty of juice."

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#51

Thanks For Being There

Thanks For Being There

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#52

"I'm Not Super Mario"

"I'm Not Super Mario"

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#57

So Many Animal Memes, So Little Time

So Many Animal Memes, So Little Time

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#58

This Cat Loves A Cuddle

This Cat Loves A Cuddle

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#62

Wholesome Tortoise

Wholesome Tortoise

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MargyB
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish I was allowed to have a tortoise but they aren't native to Tasmania, so I can't

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#64

Love Elephants And This Sweetheart Just Made My Day!

Love Elephants And This Sweetheart Just Made My Day!

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#67

Too Cute To Be A Doggo

Too Cute To Be A Doggo

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#68

Cat: I’m Speed

Cat: I’m Speed

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STress
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Black cat? Levitating??? Where are the Winchesters when you need them?!?

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#69

Fake Coughing

Fake Coughing

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ElenaK
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dog was fake limping once! and he kept doing so whenever he needed attention!

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#70

Some Things Never Change...😁😇🐶

Some Things Never Change...😁😇🐶

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#71

Family To Family

Family To Family

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#72

It's Too Cute I Can't Concentrate

It's Too Cute I Can't Concentrate

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#74

He Joined The Army

He Joined The Army

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#76

“You Saw Nothing..”

“You Saw Nothing..”

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#78

A Cat Who Takes Selfies! What Do You Think Of It? 😍

A Cat Who Takes Selfies! What Do You Think Of It? 😍

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Turnip and a Frog
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They look like a couple of dating teenagers where she is trying harder

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#84

Legendary Cat

Legendary Cat

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#85

Best Friends 🥰

Best Friends 🥰

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tara
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Raccoons (and that smiley dog) are so cute!

#86

Works For Cats And Humans

Works For Cats And Humans

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Katy McMouse
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband and I have had the same conversation, but about getting another dog. Our Jimmy is a Jack Russell mix who's extremely smart and beyond personable, so I asked him if we could adopt again if another Jimmy dog came into the shelter. I know that my husband was thinking the chances of me actually continually checking and finding another Jimmy dog were slim to none, and that's why he agreed.Three weeks ago, I turned on the local news, and lo and behold, the shelter took in EIGHTY Jimmy dogs, all different sizes, but Jimmy dogs none the less, from a hoarding situation. It was a f*****g miracle! Husband claims we never had that conversation and no such agreement exists. I say he's miffed because his unspoken expectations of me were thoroughly quashed. Now I've got to figure out another challenge to back up the first. He can't say no to a second successful challenge. (Maybe an international petition here on BP would be sufficient). Any thoughts, fellow Pandas?

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#87

Sleeping

Sleeping

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#89

Found This On Twitter And Had To Share😭

Found This On Twitter And Had To Share😭

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#91

Well Guess I Won't Ever Help Then

Well Guess I Won't Ever Help Then

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#92

I Wish This Happiness For You

I Wish This Happiness For You

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#94

Oh Hello

Oh Hello

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Owen Jarvis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat stalks us when I walk the dog through the park. It's always hilarious to see his little head poke out of a bush.

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Foretold

Foretold

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#99

The Only Good Math Book

The Only Good Math Book

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Helen Waight
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was studying maths at college (and this was pre-internet yes I’m old) our teacher would just randomly have slides of his pet cats on the overhead projector. Attendance in his classes was really high!

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#101

Black Cat

Black Cat

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Niki A
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I has voids. We cannot have pictures like this or they will know they are royalty.

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#104

Final

Final

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Local foodie
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is my dad. Didn’t want a dog, becomes dog’s favourite anyway

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#107

Fat Fred

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#110

Guest

Guest

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Michelle M
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"After, he'll give a short speech on the importance of banning vacuum cleaners."

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#116

Best Friends For Life! (10 Years Ago vs. Now)

Best Friends For Life! (10 Years Ago vs. Now)

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#119

Mmmm Yes Must Check Magic Pie Bush

Mmmm Yes Must Check Magic Pie Bush

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#122

Two Finalists Battle For The Last Choco Taco

Two Finalists Battle For The Last Choco Taco

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#128

He Sit And Ponder

He Sit And Ponder

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Norma
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me, first thing every morning, trying to decide if it's worth getting up for.

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#129

Im His Lawyer He’s Innocent

Im His Lawyer He’s Innocent

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#133

His Face

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#134

"Oh You Lyin' Ho."

"Oh You Lyin' Ho."

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Wendy Lampl
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just in case you weren't sure what the expression "side eye" meant.

#135

Foxy

Foxy

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Alias Delfs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A fighting game about this and other animal memes like egg/buff dog

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#137

Good Boys

Good Boys

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#140

Somebody Fell Asleep In The Rain

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His Face Expression 😂🐶

His Face Expression 😂🐶

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Mark Mark
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing how many people don't know the difference between woman and women.

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