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Human beings don’t always build things to last. Sometimes, they make such obvious mistakes that casual observers can’t believe they didn’t notice their design idea flaws from the get-go. Alas, we’re all flawed (much like some designs!) and most of us have a blind spot when it comes to the things we’re involved in.

Nonetheless, bad designs are a lot of fun to look at and laugh at. And there’s no place who does it better than the ‘Crappy Design’ subreddit! We collected some of the best, newest, crappy design fails from the Reddit community, so scroll down and enjoy. Remember to upvote your fave product designs gone wrong, and drop us a comment telling us why you loved hating them.

We at Bored Panda love creative designs, but we also adore really bad ideas, too. When you’re done looking through our awesome list, check out our posts about epic design fails, the very worst kitchen designs, epically bad bar and restaurant designs, and structural nightmares. We’re sure you’ll love these funny fails.

#2

My Sister’s School Health Clinic May Need Some Emoji-Education

My Sister’s School Health Clinic May Need Some Emoji-Education

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There are plenty of examples of bad design out there, but we can find some excellent designs here and there. And good design involves uniting the concept you have with the physical end-result of the product.

For instance, Ikea talks about how its design is “democratic” in that the company believes “good home furnishing is for everyone.”

#4

Honestly, If I Am Booking For Boston, That’s Kind Of Where I Would Like To End Up.

Honestly, If I Am Booking For Boston, That’s Kind Of Where I Would Like To End Up.

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#5

Anti-Plastic Book Wrapped In Said Plastic

Anti-Plastic Book Wrapped In Said Plastic

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Meanwhile, Apple values quality craftsmanship through and through. Company founder Steve Jobs said that “for you to sleep well at night, the aesthetic, the quality, has to be carried all the way through.”

#7

Trying To Figure Out What This Sign Means For The Past 5 Years

Trying To Figure Out What This Sign Means For The Past 5 Years

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Rowlie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it's a silent protest against anything or everything- very exsistential

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#8

At The Local Gym

At The Local Gym

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You’ve heard that “function over form” is an important aspect of design, but have you ever considered that they can be (and should) united into one seamless whole?

Postmodernist Frank Lloyd Wright, who dedicated his life to crafting organic designs, coined the phrase “form and function are one.” According to him, form and function ought to be in “a spiritual union” instead of vying for dominance over one another.  

#10

Ladies And Gentlemen, The Pinnacle Of Human Stupidity

Ladies And Gentlemen, The Pinnacle Of Human Stupidity

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#12

My Friend’s Apartment Has A 1/2 Bathroom On The Ground Floor. This Is The View From The Street.

My Friend’s Apartment Has A 1/2 Bathroom On The Ground Floor. This Is The View From The Street.

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In a previous interview with Bored Panda, the moderators of the ‘Crappy Design’ subreddit said that the community changed over the years.

“The original motivation for the subreddit was to point out crappy designs. Nowadays, most subscribers probably come here for entertainment. However, it is common to have meaningful discussion here on why or why not something is crappy design,” they said.

#13

I Hope The Electrician Knows The Sprinklers Schedule

I Hope The Electrician Knows The Sprinklers Schedule

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#14

Ladies And Gentlemen Take A Look At This Gem

Ladies And Gentlemen Take A Look At This Gem

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#15

Our Company Now Has 900 Of These Pens

Our Company Now Has 900 Of These Pens

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#17

Straight Pride Flag Looks Totally Gay

Straight Pride Flag Looks Totally Gay

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#20

Those Are Some Interesting Arms You Got There...

Those Are Some Interesting Arms You Got There...

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#22

He's Calling Her To Ask Her For Her Number?

He's Calling Her To Ask Her For Her Number?

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#23

Finally A Realistic Mannequin In Women's Lingerie Store

Finally A Realistic Mannequin In Women's Lingerie Store

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#25

The Us Space Force Has Olive-Green Camouflage Uniforms ... For Outer Space.

The Us Space Force Has Olive-Green Camouflage Uniforms ... For Outer Space.

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#26

Waiting To Engage In A Dining Experience At My Favorite Taco Establishment

Waiting To Engage In A Dining Experience At My Favorite Taco Establishment

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#27

So Xxxl Is Just A Stretched Xxl?

So Xxxl Is Just A Stretched Xxl?

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Chuckie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are identical twins, one is an emotional eater. You dont know their life!

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#28

These Two Pens At My Office... Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong

These Two Pens At My Office... Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong

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Daritania Tejin
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you ever use Permanent marker on a whiteboard, just go over it in the whiteboard marker. It will come off when you wipe then.

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#29

[oc] This Won The Design Competition

[oc] This Won The Design Competition

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#31

The Single Worst Clock I Have Ever Seen. I Actually Said Aloud "Whyyyy"

The Single Worst Clock I Have Ever Seen. I Actually Said Aloud "Whyyyy"

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#32

These Stairs In My In-Laws Summerhouse. We Have Parties Here So Going Down These Stairs Drunk Is A Challange

These Stairs In My In-Laws Summerhouse. We Have Parties Here So Going Down These Stairs Drunk Is A Challange

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#33

Let's Use Red To Indicate The Coldest Temperatures And Blue To Indicate The Warmest

Let's Use Red To Indicate The Coldest Temperatures And Blue To Indicate The Warmest

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Human #1,232,867
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In China when market goes up, it's red, when it goes down, it's green... Same here

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#34

This Pennywise Halloween Costume

This Pennywise Halloween Costume

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#35

If Only Louisiana Were Shaped Like A Letter In The Word Love, This Would Have Worked Much Better

If Only Louisiana Were Shaped Like A Letter In The Word Love, This Would Have Worked Much Better

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#36

Someone Was Wearing These At The Mall And I Had To Double Take

Someone Was Wearing These At The Mall And I Had To Double Take

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#37

This Tablecloth That Looks Like A Hair Carpet

This Tablecloth That Looks Like A Hair Carpet

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#38

It’s Supposed To Say Shoemaker

It’s Supposed To Say Shoemaker

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#39

This New Wall Art In My Office

This New Wall Art In My Office

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Andy Warholla Jr.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is supposed to mean "nothing is impossible - everything is possible." But jeez, it took me some time to figure it out...Who designs sometnhing like this? Who BUYS something like this?!

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#42

There’s A Bomb On September 11 On This Super Mario Calendar

There’s A Bomb On September 11 On This Super Mario Calendar

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Orillion
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But what year is it from? This is either a really bad design choise or uncanny coincidence.

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#43

You Know You Have A Problem When You Need To Explain

You Know You Have A Problem When You Need To Explain

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#45

There’s No Option For Never/None In The Alcohol Use Category In This Doctor Form

There’s No Option For Never/None In The Alcohol Use Category In This Doctor Form

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#46

I Booked The Train Two Hours Later, Because I Thought There Was No Way I Was Gonna Get From Platform 1 To Platform 12 In 3 Minutes With My Giant Suitcase... This Bloody Train Station Only Has Those Two Platforms!

I Booked The Train Two Hours Later, Because I Thought There Was No Way I Was Gonna Get From Platform 1 To Platform 12 In 3 Minutes With My Giant Suitcase... This Bloody Train Station Only Has Those Two Platforms!

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Dynein
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ooh, that's in Germany. Yeah, the train company is known for stupid choices. And for running late, so it's always safer to book a later train.

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#48

Its Thiccachu!

Its Thiccachu!

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What's In Your Head?
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, if Mattel is releasing Barbies of all shapes and sorts, Pokémon can't stay behind, can they?

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#49

I Feel Like This Is Meant To Be Inclusive But

I Feel Like This Is Meant To Be Inclusive But

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#50

Yes This Will Help My Child Learn About Proper Dental Care. Not Terrify Them

Yes This Will Help My Child Learn About Proper Dental Care. Not Terrify Them

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#51

My 7yo Son Was Excited To Show Off His Clay Pirate Boat

My 7yo Son Was Excited To Show Off His Clay Pirate Boat

TheDiscordium Report

#52

1) That's Not A Marimba 2) That's Not How You Hold Mallets

1) That's Not A Marimba 2) That's Not How You Hold Mallets

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Kristin West
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

3) It´s hard to hold the mallets when they are on the outside of your fingers...

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#53

This Baby Jesus Looks Like It Came From Attack On Titan

This Baby Jesus Looks Like It Came From Attack On Titan

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#54

This Horrible, Deformed Hobby Lobby Christmas Ornament.

This Horrible, Deformed Hobby Lobby Christmas Ornament.

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#56

The Girl In This Ad Looks Like A Stroke Victim

The Girl In This Ad Looks Like A Stroke Victim

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#57

My Keyboard Lights Up, But You Can’t See Any Letters At Night

My Keyboard Lights Up, But You Can’t See Any Letters At Night

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#59

Washed My Measuring Cup And All The Lines And Numbers Come Off

Washed My Measuring Cup And All The Lines And Numbers Come Off

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I’m Foxxy and I know it 😉
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have found this happens if they get washed in the dishwasher. I had a measuring jug that lasted years with regular washing but as soon as I started putting it in the dishwasher the numbers and lines faded away.

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#60

This High-End Rug That Appears To Have Been Pooped On

This High-End Rug That Appears To Have Been Pooped On

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Kristin West
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And also there´s a d**k on it... (above the big cluster of whatever it´s supposed to be...)

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#61

The Door Stop At My Hotel. I Present The "Toe Buster 5000"

The Door Stop At My Hotel. I Present The "Toe Buster 5000"

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#62

I Have Always Wanted To Be A Horse Back

I Have Always Wanted To Be A Horse Back

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#63

This Unnecessarily Zig-Zag’d Sidewalk

This Unnecessarily Zig-Zag’d Sidewalk

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#64

Great Idea: Let's Put A Gold Stripe On Our Uniforms...

Great Idea: Let's Put A Gold Stripe On Our Uniforms...

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#65

This Will Probably Work Out Just Fine For Bicycles

This Will Probably Work Out Just Fine For Bicycles

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#66

My Pan’s Handle Is Too Heavy For It To Stay Flush With The Stove Top

My Pan’s Handle Is Too Heavy For It To Stay Flush With The Stove Top

Luwaz Report

#67

I Cant Really Decide If Im Dumb For Walking On Pebbles Or If This Is Just Bad Design

I Cant Really Decide If Im Dumb For Walking On Pebbles Or If This Is Just Bad Design

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#68

This Graph Comparing Average Women's Height Around The World Is...well...

This Graph Comparing Average Women's Height Around The World Is...well...

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#70

Found This Beauty At My Local College

Found This Beauty At My Local College

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#72

Had This Suitcase For 2 Years And I Only Just Noticed It Says Sample Texts

Had This Suitcase For 2 Years And I Only Just Noticed It Says Sample Texts

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#73

My School That Started An Eco-Friendly Project By Giving Out Apples To Stdents

My School That Started An Eco-Friendly Project By Giving Out Apples To Stdents

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#74

This Doormat Belonging To A Couple Living In My Building

This Doormat Belonging To A Couple Living In My Building

maxington26 Report

#75

First One Of These I’ve Come Across Where The Soap Didn’t Come From The Bottom. (Yes, I’m Taking One For The Team Here)

First One Of These I’ve Come Across Where The Soap Didn’t Come From The Bottom. (Yes, I’m Taking One For The Team Here)

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#76

I Mean In Europe It's Not A Bad Design...

I Mean In Europe It's Not A Bad Design...

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#77

My School

My School

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#78

These Cinema Cup Holders With No Bottoms So They Only Fit Their Super Large Drink Cups

These Cinema Cup Holders With No Bottoms So They Only Fit Their Super Large Drink Cups

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#79

Hmmmmmmmmmm.... Ah, Sorry, Forget It...

Hmmmmmmmmmm.... Ah, Sorry, Forget It...

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Andy Warholla Jr.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't even think it is physically possible to do this unintentionally...

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#80

I Was In Warsaw This Week And Saw That,,,

I Was In Warsaw This Week And Saw That,,,

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Let’s All Just Try And Be Decent
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A long time ago there was a tax for Windows, so if you couldn't afford them all, you bricked them up. It looks like this building was converted into apartments or something after that, by which time the floor levels wouldn't have matched up with the original windows so new ones would have had to be put in at different heights. It's a shame they couldn't include the original spaces and shapes somehow though, it does look a mess.

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#81

This Actually Isn't A Terrible Product... But The Image Isn't Inticing At All

This Actually Isn't A Terrible Product... But The Image Isn't Inticing At All

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Let’s All Just Try And Be Decent
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ooh, it makes sense though, that's kind of the only way to show that it's "fake transparent", so it looks like skin but has fleece on the inside. So this is actually kinda clever, and accurate.

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#85

This Irritates Me More Than It Should

This Irritates Me More Than It Should

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#86

These Bathroom Stalls

These Bathroom Stalls

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Orillion
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beside the choice of door, does it seem like the toilet is too close to the door?

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#87

This Glow In The Dark Clock

This Glow In The Dark Clock

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djinnjeannie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What time is it? Pick a number between 1-12 and it’s that o’clock

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#88

Disability Is Seen As An Extreme Sport At This School

Disability Is Seen As An Extreme Sport At This School

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#89

That Gate Sure Is Necessary

That Gate Sure Is Necessary

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Sue Sanders
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The driveway must be post-construction of the neighborhood - or the owners didn't want the hassle of exiting via the gate.

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#90

Christmas Gift From Sister In Law: Handmade Soap With Real Legos Embedded In It. They Slowly Start To Emerge The More You Use It. Can Wait ‘Till The First One Falls Out Mid-Shower

Christmas Gift From Sister In Law: Handmade Soap With Real Legos Embedded In It. They Slowly Start To Emerge The More You Use It. Can Wait ‘Till The First One Falls Out Mid-Shower

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#91

Was Locked Out Of The Job Site Till I Figured Out The Combination Lines Up At The Top Instead Of The Middle Like Every Other Lock On The Planet.

Was Locked Out Of The Job Site Till I Figured Out The Combination Lines Up At The Top Instead Of The Middle Like Every Other Lock On The Planet.

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#92

This Dog Harness Doesn't Look Very Comfy For Your Pet

This Dog Harness Doesn't Look Very Comfy For Your Pet

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#94

This New Hotel Carpet That Looks Like It’s Worn Out Beyond Threadbare

This New Hotel Carpet That Looks Like It’s Worn Out Beyond Threadbare

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#95

This Alarm Which Looks And Feels Just Like The Light Switch Directly Next To It

This Alarm Which Looks And Feels Just Like The Light Switch Directly Next To It

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#96

So The Hospital Is Called Willis-Knighton. They Really Couldn't Come Up With A Better Name For This Water?

So The Hospital Is Called Willis-Knighton. They Really Couldn't Come Up With A Better Name For This Water?

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#97

This Jumpsuit I Bought From And Promptly Returned To Walmart.

This Jumpsuit I Bought From And Promptly Returned To Walmart.

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#99

Wow!! The Crack Was So Big That It Went Off The Phone

Wow!! The Crack Was So Big That It Went Off The Phone

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#101

They Built This School Like One Month Ago

They Built This School Like One Month Ago

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#103

This Skulpture Near My School Looks Like That Dude Is Boutta Yeet That Child Into Another Continent

This Skulpture Near My School Looks Like That Dude Is Boutta Yeet That Child Into Another Continent

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#104

I’d Like To Eat Here. Unsure When Is Ok

I’d Like To Eat Here. Unsure When Is Ok

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#107

Why Don't You Just Use All The Stairs?

Why Don't You Just Use All The Stairs?

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#108

Someone Chose The Wrong Colors On My Boardroom Doors At Work

Someone Chose The Wrong Colors On My Boardroom Doors At Work

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#109

My Wife Can’t Take Pills If They’re Too Big

My Wife Can’t Take Pills If They’re Too Big

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Clavelle
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wish there was something else in the pic so we could compare how big it is.

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#110

This Laptop Stand That Is Very Poorly Photoshopped In And Not Even Being Used

This Laptop Stand That Is Very Poorly Photoshopped In And Not Even Being Used

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#114

If This Is The Unknown, Then I Don’t Want To Go In It

If This Is The Unknown, Then I Don’t Want To Go In It

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#115

Look What I Found In A Bathroom

Look What I Found In A Bathroom

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Buggys_mama
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

(Eye roll) your supposed to use peroxide to clean up the blood, amateur!

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#116

Love A Good Poster

Love A Good Poster

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Daria B
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So THAT'S what Beyonce was singing about... (to the left, to the left... )

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#118

Seems Like You Could Have Chosen A Different Color

Seems Like You Could Have Chosen A Different Color

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#119

Behold The Largest Refrigerator Light In The Universe. All Bottles Move To The Left And The Right. This Space Is Reserved For -L A M P-

Behold The Largest Refrigerator Light In The Universe. All Bottles Move To The Left And The Right. This Space Is Reserved For -L A M P-

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#120

The New Apple Card Needs To Avoid Contact With Leather And Denim

The New Apple Card Needs To Avoid Contact With Leather And Denim

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#122

All Three Butterflies Are Exactly Alike

All Three Butterflies Are Exactly Alike

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#124

Now I'm No Expert But I Don't Think Penguins Have Teeth

Now I'm No Expert But I Don't Think Penguins Have Teeth

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#125

Is This Arctic Fox?

Is This Arctic Fox?

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#126

Thanks For Sharing My IP With The World While Streaming

Thanks For Sharing My IP With The World While Streaming

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#127

Michael Jackson Wax Sculpture In Georgia

Michael Jackson Wax Sculpture In Georgia

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#128

Alphabet Ice Cube Tray That Shatters When You Try To Get The Ice Cubes Out

Alphabet Ice Cube Tray That Shatters When You Try To Get The Ice Cubes Out

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Magpie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm using silicone muffin trays to make ice cubes. BUT put the tray on a bread board / cooling rack etc to take it to the freezer so you don't lose all the water. * the large size. * Australian here it is getting to 40c. Need big ice cubes.

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#129

So, Which States Are Affected?

So, Which States Are Affected?

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Ava Florine
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ooh i can answer that!!! the black ones because it was in indiana (where i live)!!!

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#130

Pretty Sure Graphs Work A Bit Different

Pretty Sure Graphs Work A Bit Different

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