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Life hacks can be cool. Designed to allow you to do things quicker and easier, they aim to give you more time to enjoy what matters most in life, like scrolling through Instagram or binging a TV show. But quite a few of these handy shortcuts fall short of their intents and purposes.

So much so that they've spawned plenty of parody tips. Like using a snake to hold your pasta. Or setting up a fake online dating profile and arranging a date with them after the two of you match just so they would clean your home. And you can find all of them on the subreddit '[Lousy] Life Hacks.'

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I Would Follow Him

I Would Follow Him

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Alien Ghost
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also bury a dead animal over the body so that if they do dig up the plant, they'll think that the smell was coming from the animal

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#4

How To Pick Up A Duck

How To Pick Up A Duck

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#5

Slh: Follow Me For More Diet Tips

Slh: Follow Me For More Diet Tips

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gas station cola
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i like how this is clearly a screenshot of a boredpanda post with the number erased from the title caption

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#6

More Like $60

More Like $60

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Mistiekim
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plus you get the added bonus of having to clean up your kitchen and do dishes!

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#7

I Am Drinking Tea

I Am Drinking Tea

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Mistiekim
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately they may start to suspect it’s not tea when you begin slurring your words and betting people $5 that you can do a handstand on your desk.

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#10

Making Friends As An Adult

Making Friends As An Adult

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Alex and definitely not Sauron
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perfect. Anyone wanna join the friend group I’ve made? We can play dnd(I’ll be the dm) ,do some face masks, sacrifice some stuff we find outside, make snacks… etc

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#12

How To Get A Free 3D Printer

How To Get A Free 3D Printer

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#15

I Need Your Bra For Health Stuff

I Need Your Bra For Health Stuff

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#18

Don't Build Your Nightstand, Just Put Your Stuff On The Box

Don't Build Your Nightstand, Just Put Your Stuff On The Box

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#19

Not Very Helpful Seeing That I'm Australian, But Hopefully It'll Help You!

Not Very Helpful Seeing That I'm Australian, But Hopefully It'll Help You!

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#20

Life Hack: Bring Zip Bags Of Powdered Milk To The Airport Since You Are Not Allowed To Bring Liquids

Life Hack: Bring Zip Bags Of Powdered Milk To The Airport Since You Are Not Allowed To Bring Liquids

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Wondering Alice
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once took huge bag of oregano through customs without thinking. I'd picked and dried it myself, and didn't think what it looked for too long. Even when the girl at bag check held it up, I shrugged and said it was a years supply. Luckily as our entire luggage was food related, customs laughed as they checked it out.

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#21

Save Calories When Ordering Soda By Pressing The Diet Button On The Lid

Save Calories When Ordering Soda By Pressing The Diet Button On The Lid

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#22

Those Nerd Joggers Have Been Doing It Wrong This Whole Time

Those Nerd Joggers Have Been Doing It Wrong This Whole Time

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#23

Stay Thin Y’all

Stay Thin Y’all

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#24

Don't Miss Out At The Zoo

Don't Miss Out At The Zoo

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#25

Dbs Listening To The Internet

Dbs Listening To The Internet

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#27

It Works Only Once

It Works Only Once

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#29

Correct Way To Sanitize

Correct Way To Sanitize

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#31

Cut Your Tennis Balls In Half To Store More In Each Container

Cut Your Tennis Balls In Half To Store More In Each Container

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#32

Thank You Simon Holland, Very Cool

Thank You Simon Holland, Very Cool

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#33

Often Overlooked Spring Cleaning Tips

Often Overlooked Spring Cleaning Tips

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#38

Going Through Old Photos, Came Across This Stroke Of Genius

Going Through Old Photos, Came Across This Stroke Of Genius

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#39

Lifehack For An All-Nighter While I Work On My Dissertation

Lifehack For An All-Nighter While I Work On My Dissertation

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#40

Preheat Your Boots With Hot Tap Water Into Long English Muffin Bags While You Eat The Muffins For Breakfast

Preheat Your Boots With Hot Tap Water Into Long English Muffin Bags While You Eat The Muffins For Breakfast

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Alex and definitely not Sauron
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Change them inside out after putting them in your grossest boots, then give them to that sandwich stealing jerk JARED

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#43

I'm Going To Save So Much Money!!

I'm Going To Save So Much Money!!

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#44

How To Save Money On Groceries

How To Save Money On Groceries

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#46

Need I Say Any More?

Need I Say Any More?

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ShaZam Beaubien
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is supposed to make the air colder than just the fan. I'm not sure how effective it is.

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#49

Cooking Tip From An Applebee's Master Chef

Cooking Tip From An Applebee's Master Chef

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Jason
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It also keeps the rats away from the food until it makes it out to your table

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#50

Good Weakness For A Job Interview

Good Weakness For A Job Interview

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#51

Girls Can Smell Fear But This One Trick Will Turn The Tables Every Time

Girls Can Smell Fear But This One Trick Will Turn The Tables Every Time

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#52

Shitty Lifehacks #391

Shitty Lifehacks #391

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and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah yes, is this my antidepressant or my sedative? I don’t know, but it’s time to go to work now!

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#53

We've All Been Doing Capri Suns Wrong

We've All Been Doing Capri Suns Wrong

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𝓚𝓮𝓲𝓽𝓱
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know your not posting enough when the ‘You’re posting comment too fast. Slow down.’ Only shows up on the 52nd post

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#60

Solution To All Your Problems!!!

Solution To All Your Problems!!!

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#61

Lifehack: Start A Fire In Your Microwave To Roast Marshmallows, It's A Lifesaver

Lifehack: Start A Fire In Your Microwave To Roast Marshmallows, It's A Lifesaver

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#62

Another Money-Making Tip They Don't Want You To Know About

Another Money-Making Tip They Don't Want You To Know About

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#63

Wait A Second

Wait A Second

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Jill Rhodry
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's actually not too bad of an idea - not the trucks running - but for camping, why not?

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#65

Touch Your Dog's Wet Nose To Easily Separate Poop Bags

Touch Your Dog's Wet Nose To Easily Separate Poop Bags

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#66

How To Get Fire With A Broken Lighter

How To Get Fire With A Broken Lighter

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#67

Having A Bad Day? Wear Your Sunglasses. Now You Are Having A Bad Evening!

Having A Bad Day? Wear Your Sunglasses. Now You Are Having A Bad Evening!

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#68

You Know, For Those Perfectly Terrible Bangs

You Know, For Those Perfectly Terrible Bangs

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#70

Surely A Smart Method

Surely A Smart Method

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AJay
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When testing this I found a lizard to be more useful than a frog but to each their own

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#73

Revolutionary Way To Magnify Your Phone Screen!

Revolutionary Way To Magnify Your Phone Screen!

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#74

If You Have A Balcony, But Don't Have A Pool, The Solution Is Simple. All Balconies Are Designed To Handle The Weight Of Both Air And Water, Because They Weigh The Same. Use Plastic Sheeting And A Hose To Make Your Own "Balcony Pool!"

If You Have A Balcony, But Don't Have A Pool, The Solution Is Simple. All Balconies Are Designed To Handle The Weight Of Both Air And Water, Because They Weigh The Same. Use Plastic Sheeting And A Hose To Make Your Own "Balcony Pool!"

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Jason
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you are worried about it just make sure you put the extra air under the balcony to prop it up

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#76

Never Be Without Duct Tape Again! Wrap Some Around An Old Plastic Card And Keep In Your Wallet

Never Be Without Duct Tape Again! Wrap Some Around An Old Plastic Card And Keep In Your Wallet

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#77

Nice Cable Hanger

Nice Cable Hanger

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AJay
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would this be ok if the hanger was made out of a material like rubber that didn't conduct electricity?

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#80

Get Jacked Using This Simple Process Of Infinite Push UPS

Get Jacked Using This Simple Process Of Infinite Push UPS

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#81

Don’t Buy New Socks. Use A Permanent Marker Instead

Don’t Buy New Socks. Use A Permanent Marker Instead

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#82

When You're Too Cheap To Buy A New Laptop You Need To Get Creative!

When You're Too Cheap To Buy A New Laptop You Need To Get Creative!

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Jason
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to just point a box fan directly into my desktop with the side off

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#83

Realistically, More Like 100%

Realistically, More Like 100%

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#85

Tired Of Constantly Removing Or Shifting Your Mask When Snacking In Public? Why Not Take A Leaf From The Horse Book And Use Your Mask Like A Feed Bag?

Tired Of Constantly Removing Or Shifting Your Mask When Snacking In Public? Why Not Take A Leaf From The Horse Book And Use Your Mask Like A Feed Bag?

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For When You Need A Quick Snack On The Go

For When You Need A Quick Snack On The Go

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#88

Buy A Can Of Coldbrew At The Store And Leave It In Your Hot Car Like A Dumbass For Hot Coffee On The Go!

Buy A Can Of Coldbrew At The Store And Leave It In Your Hot Car Like A Dumbass For Hot Coffee On The Go!

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#90

Use Cigarettes In Case You Run Out Of Chanukah Candles

Use Cigarettes In Case You Run Out Of Chanukah Candles

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#91

Life Pro Tip! Microwave Your Spoon For 10 Seconds To Make Scooping Ice-Cream Easier!

Life Pro Tip! Microwave Your Spoon For 10 Seconds To Make Scooping Ice-Cream Easier!

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#93

Guess Who Isn’t Losing The Remotes Anymore???

Guess Who Isn’t Losing The Remotes Anymore???

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#94

One Simple Trick To Make Airsoft Cheaters Call Their Hits

One Simple Trick To Make Airsoft Cheaters Call Their Hits

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#95

Turpentine In The "Health" Aisle At A Southern Supermarket. What Shitty Life Hack Is This Used For?

Turpentine In The "Health" Aisle At A Southern Supermarket. What Shitty Life Hack Is This Used For?

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#96

Put Chopsticks Underneath The Fish (Probably Works With Other Food As Well) You Are Cooking So It Doesn’t Stick To The Pan Or The Paper

Put Chopsticks Underneath The Fish (Probably Works With Other Food As Well) You Are Cooking So It Doesn’t Stick To The Pan Or The Paper

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#97

Definitely Don't Just Set A Timer

Definitely Don't Just Set A Timer

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#99

Why Spend 60 Dollars On A Coffee Table When You Can Spend 100 Dollars And Countless Hours Building Your Own

Why Spend 60 Dollars On A Coffee Table When You Can Spend 100 Dollars And Countless Hours Building Your Own

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#102

No Power Cable For Your Computer? No Problem!

No Power Cable For Your Computer? No Problem!

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#103

Quite Literally A S**tty Life Hack

Quite Literally A S**tty Life Hack

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