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While we may imagine a dystopian future of thought police, killer robots, and nuclear fallout, the real future predictions are much more boring. Instead of being brutally brainwashed and enslaved by fascist, authoritarian regimes, we have willingly enslaved ourselves. By allowing the top 1% to get exponentially richer, we drown in a sea of debts, tech, advertising, endless wars, environmental destruction, addictions, depression... the list goes on.

Brilliant, isn't it? But it's ok; there's always Facebook to scroll through (Bored Panda too, obvs), Netflix to watch, chemical-laden meals to consume, manufactured outrages over a mermaid's skin color to comment on. Who's got time for thoughtful resistance in this sick, sad world? Even those that think they are resisting by electing bigoted billionaires, bankers and Eton toffs to represent them are simply playing into their hands, as their dishonest, scaremongering claptrap divides us ever further over political, racial and gender lines!

Sometimes we need to take a step back and see the forest for the trees. This list, compiled by Bored Panda, contains some pretty terrifying examples of present-day dystopian society, things that make you realize that beyond all the distractions of trying to survive and thrive in the rat race, something's not quite right with this world.

So if you didn't find the sinister scenes of mindless automatons chanting “send her back” chilling enough, scroll down below to get a reality check on the spookily Orwellian society we are allowing to be constructed, and let's see if we can fix our near future in the comments! If you want to see even more proof of our dystopian world, be sure to check out our previous list!

The term 'boring dystopia was coined by the late academic and cultural theorist Mark Fisher in 2015. He used it to refer to the "bland, mildly coercive signs that abound in late-stage capitalist society, which foster a vague sense of isolation or unease."

He started a Facebook group that documented these signs as a way to develop consciousness about the world around us. "It was understood from the start to be a consciousness-raising exercise, encouraging people to perceive the actual state of Britain rather than the PR state," Fisher said in an interview with Vice. "Which is surprisingly hard, because there's this mixture of Silicon Valley ideology, PR and advertising which distracts us from our own aesthetic poverty, and the reality of what we have. Which is just all these crap robots…"

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This Is Caleb. Caleb Has A Degree In Zoology And Asks His Customers What Their Favorite Animal Is. He Gives Them Facts While Completing Their Orders!

This Is Caleb. Caleb Has A Degree In Zoology And Asks His Customers What Their Favorite Animal Is. He Gives Them Facts While Completing Their Orders!

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Slinkman
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Caleb, i hope you get to do your dreamjob one day. Keep your head up!

C.S.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a bs in molecular biology but I cant get a job in it because I can't afford to take a pay less internship just to get my foot in the door. College is a lie.

Ed Kocialski
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Many years ago (Before the internet) my brother got a BS in chemistry from Rensselaer. He'd had good grades, but couldn't find a job. He was either overqualified, or underqualified. One interviewer finally told him that he needed at least an MS to be considered. So he went back to school. I don't know how long ago you graduated, But if you want to work in that field, find a way to afford it and go back to school.

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Jo Choto
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Caleb made the rookie error of not getting 10 years professional work experience in, while completing his degree and holding down two part time minimum wage jobs...

Monika Soffronow
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He also made the additional mistake of not doing due research before choosing his parents. They are obviously not high-level professionals in his chosen field of study. Another case of BCS. Before Conception Sloppiness.

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Amy Pattie
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t really see this as sad, it sounds like the beginning of an epic story. Keep it up Caleb, things will happen if you keep at it!

John Bullock
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right on, Amy. Caleb knew going in that Zoology wasn't at the top in terms of job prospects, so I've no doubt seeing this post that he's got the heart and wisdom to see a bright future and the resolve to make it happen. Praying Caleb will build on his uniquely strong foundation of people skills and scientific knowledge. In the meantime, he's further developing his character and sharing his passion in a way that is inspiring others- including me!

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Unicornstar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember being in a store in London years ago when a man started clutching his chest and slumped to the floor. The clerk behind the register vaulted over the counter and started administering CPR. He got a colleague to dial 999 and got his colleague to put the phone on speaker and hold the phone while he talked to the dispatcher. When he talked he used medical Jargon and the dispatcher asked if he was a doctor. He said just about. I have graduated from medical school and have finished an internship but there were no full time jobs for me anywhere so I am working in a shop to make ends meet. So sad to think that a bright young doctor who just saved a man's life can't be working in a hospital where he belongs.

Louise Stange-Wahl
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Way back in the late 60s/early 70s when I was looking for colleges, I was searching for a Marine Biology/Zoology accredited school that was reasonably priced. I had some scholarships all lined up (my best was actually from TIME Magazine when I placed first in a current events challenge. Long story short, all the schools I wanted to attend were incredibly expensive. Unfortunately, our family could not afford it, even with the scholarships. My best friend, however, did come from a family that could afford it. She picked the Marine Biology/Zoology that I was looking forward, and I was crushed. Fast Forward to late 60s early 70s. I ended up going to a technical school for computer operations, and literally had 6 jobs who wanted to hire me. My friend who had the super expensive four-years ended up working in bookkeeping for a major hotel chain. I was able to retire early. So you never know where he will follow!

AJu
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is wrong with everybody? Why are you sad for Caleb? Maybe he enjoys what he is doing? Maybe he's taking time off? What is really depressing, are the expectations society sets up "you need to get a degree, find your "dream job", earn a lot of money, buy a house, get marries bla bla" quod erat demonstrandum. Stay happy, Caleb!!

Blue Cicada
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My M.Ed. (Master Of Education) provides the education I need to be an awesome cashier at my second job (because one can't make ends meet with a teaching job--especially if working in a school district with low-income residents).

JoJo G
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like your positivity, Dorothy! It’s a welcome change from some of the presumptuous and negative comments coming from other people.

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Maureen DelaDermott
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is great! I don't know why people find it depressing. Caleb probably has student loans. I took whatever job I could get while searching for a job in my field too. When I was a waitress in my 30's, most of my coworkers were Northwestern students. College isn't cheap :)

wusah
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Damn.. a lot of nasty comments. I think this is pretty cool!

BusLady
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope they tip him well. He still has to pay off all of those student loans.

Analyn Lahr
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He should be working at a zoo, or nature reserve or going on discovery expeditions. What's wrong with this society?

Shira Reinberg
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It takes time to get a job sometimes. You can just have things handed to you even if you deserve it. I also had to search for quite a while after I finished my degree to get a job in my field. I worked in h&m and never blamed society for not handing me a job. Sometimes there just isn't something available when you need it, or someone else had a better resume or more experience. That's life. Sometimes you have to wait a little, it's not a big deal

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Angelia Sparrow
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel you, Caleb. I have a degree and 20 novels and 100 short stories to my name. I work in a craft store.

Dave G.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

perhaps caleb should have considered his potential employment opportunities before pursuing a degree in a field that is clearly not in high demand

Dave G.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

but of course its capitalism's fault, or trump's fault, definitely not caleb's decision to pursue a degree in a field that isn't particularly economically viable

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Id row
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

According to the US bureau labor statistics, there are roughly 5,000 people with PhDs working as janitors. Choose your education wisely.

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

What? Here in Canada i have a highschool education and make twice his wage

Stryder North
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe Caleb should have gotten a degree in something more employable....

Shirley Heyn
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And. . . at minimum wage, it'll take him how long to pay off that student loan?

Rhon
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husbands cousin has a degree in marine biology, he took over his fathers fruit shop and has run the business for nearly 30 yrs.

Bacony
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...I'm a tour guide on the Jungle Cruise ride Skipper Dan is the name And I'm doin' 34 shows every day And every time it's the same Look at those hippos, they're wigglin' their ears Just like they've done for the last 50 years Now I'm laughin' at my own jokes but I'm cryin' inside Cause I'm workin' on the Jungle Cruise ride...

Clara The Idiot
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If anyone is anything but an absolute darling towards Caleb I will hunt you down and destroy you xx

Anna Haney
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you Caleb, for all that is good, get him out of there and into the carreer that he has a degree for!

Louise Brigance
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I sincerely hope you get to use that degree some day to truly to remarkable things to save our planet and our animals.

Mary Myers
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why the jobs numbers are up - this guy has a degree but has to work 2 or 3 P/T jobs to make ends meet.

Sofia Moulakaki
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's wrong with everyone? Maybe he like also this job! I am a barista and I love my job, cut these bs stereotypes!!

Donna Reynolds
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someday he will meet a customer and they will fulfill his career dreams.

Joyce Berman
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What kind of jobs does an undergraduate degree in zoology lead to? I really don't know.

Anet Arteacher
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I cleaned hotel rooms after I got my bachelors in arts. That was in 1984. You don’t get everything you want right away you don’t even get the job you want right away. I then went on to become a teacher and if you picked the right state it’s a great job and pays wonderfully well. Come to New York State. You will get a living wage, a pension and health care.

enjoyinglife
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and this is why you should go to a vo-tech before college so you will have a backup plan to pay all those loans when you can't find a job in your degree

Nomadus Aureus
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*Looks at brand new bachelor's degree in wildlife biology. Laughs nervously.*

jevais
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same thing here in Switzerland. If you have degrees from other countries you must redo your diplomas. Yet those who have USA diplomats don’t need to redo their degrees here!

David Breden
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My fave animal is chicken, coated in breadcrumbs with 5 secret spices lol

Lola Bunz
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This makes me very angry. Mainly because I've been Caleb. I am Caleb. And Caleb is such a cute guy

moeless
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A degree does not guarantee a good job in one's preferred field. Ask me how I know. No, don't.

Chrissa P
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some one give this young man a job taking care of the animals.

Bobert Robertson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A few weeks ago everyone on here was commenting on how zoos are terrible places and they should be shut down. Now everybody is hoping for this guy to get a job at a zoo.... pick a side! Personally, I love the zoo and hope this guy finds a job at one

Maomi Neven du Mont
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He looks like such a friendly guy. I would trust him with my beloved cat at any time! <3

Neo Conderson
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...and this is dystopic how, exactly? Are you saying he's being oppressed by "the man"? He can't find a job? How many jobs in zoology are there in this country anyway? Shall we go "make" more of them so he can be employed in his specialty? You think he's the only one not doing what he was educated to do? I'll bet less than 50% of college grads are working in their chosen major. *I'm* not...

Charley CharleyEx
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A degree in philosophy would probably pay better than zoology. Bugs aren't in real hot demand on Wall Street.

yerawitchSam13
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why should he major in something that he doesn't want to do? College is hard enough studying what you do want to study. It'd be even worse doing s**t that you're not interested in. And I don't know if you are aware of this, but there are thousands of more animals than insects.

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John Bullock
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One sign you are suffering from myopic dystopian syndrome is referencing someone's thoughtful and inspiring post on Reddit on a dark list on BP.

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He's handsome, too. Hot, smart, hardworking... I'd date him.

Leo H
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Maybe Caleb should have used his brain to Google his chance of actually getting a job with this degree. Don't blame the school....blame the kids who takes gender studies as a major

Christopher Lee
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, I think you'll find that if you manage to read all the way through the very short article, Caleb studied zoology.

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This is several years old. If you need to collect facts from over 6 years old to proof your statement, it might be that your statement is flawed.

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"Boring Dystopia was partly about the fact that no one can care about stuff any more," said Fisher. "It's not that they don't care, but in a city like London, or any intensely pressured urban metropolis—add to that the pressures of capitalist cyberspace and people just feel like they perpetually have no time."

"Our resources for caring are depleted, and that has aesthetic consequences."

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Kathie Leonetti
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let's not forget the politicians and celebrities who fly all over who have huge SUVs .

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The Facebook group was short-lived, with Fisher quickly becoming disillusioned with Facebook itself. "For me the point at which the group started to go downhill was when it became like every other Facebook group. It was just recirculating 'content' and sending links, keeping people inside what I would call capitalist cyberspace instead of looking outside at their own environment. It felt like it was reinforcing the condition it was intended to displace," he explained.

"It didn't work at that scale, and you could feel that it wasn't the right place for it… It was just an experiment, and Facebook probably wasn't the right platform. I didn't want it to be diluted."

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giovanna
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is just RIDICULOUS. I really, honestly don't understand how come the American people are not crazy mad in the streets protesting about that. Like, protesting all the time.

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After Fisher's tragic death in 2017 at the age of 48, his work remains as his legacy and is as important and relevant as it's ever been. His 2009 book Capitalist Realism is a must-read for anyone wanting to understand the modern world, and his 'Boring Dystopia' group lives on mainly in the subreddit r/ABoringDystopia.

What do you think? Are we truly living in a boring dystopia? Scroll down below to see the rest of the examples for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!

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Need Books? Donate Plasma!

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Bill
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are supposed to sell plasma for beer at that age. This isn't right

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I Had To Pay $39.35 To Hold My Baby After He Was Born

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Anything Different Would Simply Be Un-American

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Beverly
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is one thing we can do: Get out and vote. Vote for the senators and representatives who aren't afraid to push for single-payer, universal health care. And if someone calls you a socialist, tell them to look at Japan, which a) is hardly socialist, b) has the world's longest life expectancy, and c) has a well-established universal health care system.

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Tamara Neimet
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't have to wait for it. Come to Ukraine, we are constantly crowdfunding some sick child's care.

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Watch This Advert Or Choke To Death

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María Hermida
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you need to watch a video before trying to do something to help, it doesn't matter whether there are ads or not; the person will probably die anyway. That's the reason why everybody should learn some very basic first aid skills, like the Hemilich Maneuver, at school, instead of soooo much useless rubbish.

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Only In America Would A Restaurant Display On The Wall That They Don’t Pay Their Staff Enough To Live On

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nanashi
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always wonder why they made it that it's the customer's job to make sure if the workers/servers are paid or not. does this system works?

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Miklós Nagy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And people working in the media industry earn way more than any manual laborer or most of the engineers, scientists, medical doctors...

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"Today My Client Was Excited To Push The Elevator Buttons On The Way To Her First Deportation Hearing"

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Koalamonster
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My niece is 5. I cannot imagine her having to represent herself in any legal matters. I'm 30, and I can't imagine representing myself in any legal matters.

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I Don't Like This Episode Of Black Mirror

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Anne
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well.. we are too far in killing bees and the environment.. so.. we will need to do both at the same time. There is no planet B.

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Capitalism In A Nutshell

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Good Article. No Surprises. “It’s Not About Wanting A Pay Raise Or Extra Income, It’s Just About Wanting A Livable Wage”

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Daniel Morgan
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And yet Trump has the audacity to say how amazing the country is doing and how everyone is wealthier than ever. Prick.

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Both Are In The Wrong But Look At How The Pictures Are Depicted

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Wil Vanderheijden
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The blindfold of Lady Justice is eaten by the moths and she turns out to be a racist, conservative b!tch.

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Koalamonster
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I knew a girl who got Hep C from her ex-boyfriend. Her insurance would not pay to fix it unless she was very very ill. As far as I know she still has it. Had she gone to jail she would have been treated and it wouldn't be an issue anymore.

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Luis Milian
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

in the US, the cost for an ambulance to take you to the ER is as expensive as buying a new car.

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This Is How Expensive It Is To Attempt Suicide In The US

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

Hope they're doing better now. Debt definitely doesn't help depression.

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Miklós Nagy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The 90s when people were angry about their well paid, stable jobs and about their peaceful life...

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His Gofundme Goal Was Only $750

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Oathbraker
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perpetuity? Wow, that's nice of them. /s Seriously, how do they still win millions of dollars by selling overpriced stuff and treating their customers like this? How?

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Carol Emory
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And this is the generation we are raising. Kids being nannied by computers, video games and digital assistance. I can't imagine what personal interaction is going to be like for these kids when they become adults.

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Pseudo Puppy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They also move the general public from public film locations and replace them with actors who play the "general public". It's about having control over what is being filmed. The demographic of those being moved to accommodate a public film location, is not the issue at hand.

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Christina Sersif
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Prisons are nothing more than a corporation. Someone is getting paid and it’s absolutely disgusting. You clearly don’t see them as people at this point

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A 6 Year Old Having To Even Think About This Is Tragic

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Si
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s appalling. Like something a child in a war zone might say.

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#42

When You Raise Money To Keep Those Without Money Out

When You Raise Money To Keep Those Without Money Out

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#43

And They Wonder Why Pirating Is On The Rise Again

And They Wonder Why Pirating Is On The Rise Again

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Koalamonster
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why I have a hard time buying things digitally. You don't own any of the music or movies, you own a license to watch/ listen to that media. Sure there are still license agreements with physical copies of media- but as long as I have something that can read the disc I don't have to worry about it.

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#44

This Is (Not) How You Increase Employee Morale

This Is (Not) How You Increase Employee Morale

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María Hermida
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This employer should be sent to a work camp in North Korea, or to a factory I'm China. Forever.

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#46

"Hey Siri, I'm Getting Pulled Over"

"Hey Siri, I'm Getting Pulled Over"

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Wil Vanderheijden
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In America a broken taillight could kill you, if you're black. At least the jury would have another piece of evidence to dismiss.

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#47

Kids Can Pick Themselves Up At School. Work Won't Do Itself

Kids Can Pick Themselves Up At School. Work Won't Do Itself

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Pseudo Puppy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"commitment" may not be the issue here at all. 2 key points: 1. employer must be clear on the expectations of their staff, and hire accordingly. 2. employees must be clear on the expectations of their job, and behave accordingly. (if the boss agreed to let them go home 30mins early, 3 times a week, the boss needs to honour that agreement, or renegotiate with the appropriate notice). Besides, there are MANY solutions to this, that has nothing to do with how "committed" a person is to a job. eg shorter lunch breaks on the days she needs to leave early / longer days on the other days when she doesn't need to collect her kids / other staff can pick up overtime to cover the extra 30mins / ensure she completes her required tasks within her day, regardless of the length of the day. Often, it's about *productivity* while working, vs the hours working. (from a manager who fought to keep my VERY productive staff, who needed some compromises due to outside commitments)

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#48

Mass Shootings Are Becoming So Common There Now An Event On Snapchat

Mass Shootings Are Becoming So Common There Now An Event On Snapchat

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#50

British Army Recruitment Ads...

British Army Recruitment Ads...

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

It’s clever marketing. Playing on both the famous World War recruitment poster and the negative stereotypes of modern young people.

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#51

It Would Actually Be Cheaper To Give Home To The Homeless

It Would Actually Be Cheaper To Give Home To The Homeless

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Wil Vanderheijden
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You could fight the cause or you could fight the symptoms. Oregon officials are obviously unaware of the fact that fighting the symptoms will never solve the problem.

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#52

More Depressed Workaholics

More Depressed Workaholics

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María Hermida
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"You have a heart attack, a cancer or a stroke before the age of 40. Then we discard you like a used tissue. But we don't care, because there are hundreds of doers queueing to replace you" this should be the second part of the ad.

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#53

Imagine Covering The Stars With Advertisements

Imagine Covering The Stars With Advertisements

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#54

Fair And Balanced

Fair And Balanced

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Magic567
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just want someone who actually gives a s**t about not only their country but about the world and the future!

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#55

Monopoly, A Game Originally Made As A Commentary Of Landlords And Property Costs, Now Openly Mocks Millennials For Their Collective Poverty. Nice

Monopoly, A Game Originally Made As A Commentary Of Landlords And Property Costs, Now Openly Mocks Millennials For Their Collective Poverty. Nice

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#56

Buy A "Video Game System" Instead Of Unionizing Please

Buy A "Video Game System" Instead Of Unionizing Please

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Bathsheba
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With a strong union, you might actually be able to afford both.

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#57

Can't Afford Housing? Be Homeless!

Can't Afford Housing? Be Homeless!

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Katharine Lancaster
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I did that as a mom when I was 28 years old. It was awesome. No. No it wasn’t. It f*****g sucked. It took 5 months to save up enough money to get a place. It wouldn’t have taken so long, but day care is expensive when you don’t have any family to help you. Or to be more specific, your family doesn’t really give a s**t about you or your child. (I’m not being an a*s here. I was actually told this.)

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#58

"Using Alcohol To Cope With Crushing Poverty-Now With Friends!"

"Using Alcohol To Cope With Crushing Poverty-Now With Friends!"

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#59

Comcast Truth

Comcast Truth

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Hans
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mathemathically, I would argue that we have a slight problem here. Linguistically, too. But hey, legally everything is fine, and that is what counts in life, doesn't it?

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#61

It's A "Moral Responsibility"

It's A "Moral Responsibility"

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Annanana
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the FBI is looking for you for something that involves DNA samples, i have no problem with them having your DNA

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#62

"Why Is A Donut Shop In Charge Of Opening A Train Station?"

"Why Is A Donut Shop In Charge Of Opening A Train Station?"

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Hugo Raible
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because they are there earlier than everybody else to prepare. Makes total sense to let them do this instead of sending somebody just to unlock the door.

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