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Sometimes, while scrolling through social media, we come across posts that instantly make us say, "That is so clever!" But when we read them again, we might find ourselves wondering whether they were brilliant or stupid. Either way, they pique our curiosity and make us smile. Today, Pandas, we've gathered some intriguing posts from r/tumblr for you. We must let you know that the quirky and clever minds on Tumblr have a talent for capturing elusive thoughts and feelings we all might experience but can't quite articulate. So, prepare to laugh, nod in agreement, and upvote your favorite posts.

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Please Don’t Overanalyze This

Please Don’t Overanalyze This

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#2

Dads First Meme

Dads First Meme

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Mark
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will gladly provide meme support and will also provide a trailer to haul the printers if required

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Have you ever wondered about those quirky sayings your grandparents used to toss around? While those pearls of wisdom made sense during their time, some of these sayings seem pretty baffling now.

From dining table manners to strange warnings about health, these Tumblr posts raise questions about some classic sayings, among other things. With nearly 1.5 million curious members, their tidbits of information will surely amaze you.

#4

Victory Dog

Victory Dog

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#5

Thank You Goths

Thank You Goths

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HeavyMetalHeart
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here in Britain the Christmas stuff appears in the shops long before the Halloween stuff, sadly.

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That And Single-Use Toiletries

That And Single-Use Toiletries

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Passerby
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I kinda like hotels, even cheap one, as long as they are clean. It's a nice change of scenery. I don't have to deal with anything. I am fine with just lying on the bed relaxing.

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As a kid, you must have heard people say, "Don't put your elbows on the dining table." This rule has been handed down through generations; however, it has become irrelevant due to changes in dining etiquette.

During medieval times, people sat around long, communal dining tables where a lot of people squeezed into tiny spaces or sat side by side chatting while enjoying meals together; hence, putting elbows on the table was impractical since it would make it difficult for people seated near you to eat comfortably.

#8

Manners

Manners

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CrunChewy McSandybutt
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ooh! I know this one! The elbows-on-the-tables rule came into play during the Feudal times when royalty would have grand feasts and invite hundreds of nobles. The tables set up were just cobbled together (something like plywood set atop saw horses), and leaning too hard on them with your elbows would cause the whole thing to tip over. And humans, being the creatures of habit that we are, just kept going with it.

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Many of us might be afraid of swallowing gum, as folklore suggests that it sits in your stomach for seven years before it can be digested. But that’s not really true.

Naturally, gum is not supposed to be swallowed, as it can’t be easily digested or digested at all. However, it doesn’t mean that it remains inside the body. It is passed out as waste, just like anything else you eat.

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#11

Don't Flatter Yourself - A Signature

Don't Flatter Yourself - A Signature

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Auntriarch
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3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And also the "you like to have your head still attached to your neck" filter. Which is was so ingrained that Cromwell allegedly had to specify that he wanted a realistic picture with faults included. Seriously though, I'd really like to have my portrait painted by Winterhalter

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Contrary to popular belief, your wet hair, as well as the wind or rain, are not the reasons you catch a cold. The flu is caused by different viruses that can survive on indoor surfaces like doors.

The common cold is mostly caused when you touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with contaminated hands. However, we should remember that cold weather can weaken our immune system, making us susceptible to viral infections.

#13

Lookin At You, Bethesda 👀

Lookin At You, Bethesda 👀

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Abby Reynolds
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3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This seriously upsets me. If the dog/wolf/canid attacks me, it is NOT allowed to make sad noises. Only angry growls and barking.

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#14

Dad Of The Year

Dad Of The Year

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only things I remember requiring a parent's signature for were field trips and sex ed.

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The misconception that eating carrots makes your night vision significantly better is based on the fact that the vegetable is rich in vitamin A. However, while carrots can help you keep your eyes healthy, they won't grant you superhuman night vision.

Good health, especially eye health, depends on eating a balanced diet rich in different kinds of nutrients.

#16

Dinner?

Dinner?

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The last one is paraphrasing M. Bison from the Street Fighter Movie! 🤣 "Chun Li: You don't remember? Bison: For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life. But for me, it was Tuesday."

clairebear
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was dragged from the table, across the kitchen and locked in a conservatory by my grandfather for not finishing one tiny bit of meat. I had to stay there whilst the rest of the family ate their pudding. I was not given any. And yes I do remember it in vivid detail even though I was only 3 years old. I have an eating disorder as an adult.

Id row
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, I have a thousand memories like this. A dog may not remember all the times you played ball with it, but it clearly remembers all the kicks it got.

VOTE if you live in the USA
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Soooo important. I tell the story about how in the 3rd grade I came home telling my parents that I liked a certain political candidate running for office. My dad LAID INTO ME about how that person was trash. Dude, I couldn't even vote, I was just repeating something a classmate said which she probably learned from her parents, so why did he care? The only thing I learned from that interaction is that I couldn't tell my dad anything important. So I haven't.

Sky Render
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the core issue with adults raising children. For an adult it is just another meaningless interaction. They have fully developed personalities and loads of memories weighing them down. For a child, their world is so small and underdeveloped that everything at that stage is a huge deal. How adults forget this I will never understand.

The Other Guest
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They forget because of the loads of memories weighing them down. It's important for us older folk to listen to the young adults so that we *don't* forget.

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Bookworm
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This. I grew up terrified of my mother. Meanwhile, to this day she insists that she 'doesn't yell' and we're all exaggerating, and gets offended and passive-aggressive if you bring up any of the incidents. Except one of the most traumatic ones, which my whole family likes to bring up because they think my reaction is funny.

Sharkie
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't remember my parents saying they love me... Ever...

Auntriarch
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On the other hand, my mother remembers and regrets things she said, that I have no recollection of.

Riley Quinn
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As foggy as my memory is, I still vividly recall my mother forcing my picky-eater brother to sit at the table until he finished his meal. He was gagging. Hours went by. Literally, hours. He was just a kid. I hated her then. I still hate her now.

Mikkel Sørensen
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember one time, I must have been about 12 or 13. I got really angry with my grandmother over something insignificant. Ten seconds later, I had calmed down (I had a really bad temper, when I was a kid) and I apologized. She just held me in her arms and said, I know you don't mean it and a love you. She died of cancer when I was 14.

Irishwoman abroad
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's the way it should work - everyone loses it sometimes, the thing is it shouldn't happen all the time, and they should know you don't hate them, you're just angry at something they've done, but it'll pass

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keyboardtek
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The reality of parenting is that every parent has days they do no love their kids. The difference between the good parents is they do not actually tell their kids that.

Ellinor
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mother told me I was a vampire, a leech sucking her happiness dry. I was 7.

notreallyraine (they/them)
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my mom screamed that she hated me the other day and constantly compares me to other people and says i dont have it that bad bc she got beat and she makes jokes about eating disorders (im fairly certain i have 2) and when she found out about my sh she said she wouldnt let me see my bf (my comfort person) if i did it again!! sorry for venting i still love her but she just tries to make me feel like im so crazy and horrible just for being a moody teenager and having an attitude

H Daven
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember a time the step dad forced us to eat the inedible s**t he himself put in the trash. One by one over time I worked me and my sister to the bathroom where we deposited the inedible food in the toilet until it was gone and we were finally able to leave the table many hours later. I don't do this with my kid. I'm in charge of what goes on my kids plate. They are in charge of what they eat.

Jan Moore
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was yelling at my son long ago and he said you love the dog more than me. I said well right now I do. I've also said I love you but right now I don't like you very much.

Natty Tempest
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"hey mom. Remember that time you threatened to disown me for buying a chain from a kid in school? ", "I'd never do that! Stop overreacting!"

Catherine Spencer-Mills
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't consciously remember. Mom told me she said she didn't love me once. i was about 3 yo and had gone off to cry. I was still crying when she found me. I have been very careful to never say that to my own children. Little boy: I hate you! Me: I am not happy with you at the moment. I still love you.

EM
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This hits hard. I have memories like this from my dad. Sitting in the backseat as he screamed at other drivers, my head between my knees--squeezing myself into as small and tight a ball as I could--while my brother tried to get him to stop from the front passenger seat. I can bet on my life Dad doesn't remember, but I'll never forget.

Hdef
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was in elementary early 90s. We ran around "giving each other AIDS".

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#17

Keep Dabbling Everyone

Keep Dabbling Everyone

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Transparent Dishwasher

Transparent Dishwasher

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Pieter LeGrande
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My 3yo son sat entranced for half an hour in a store watching the demo dishwasher with a transparent door once. Cheapest child minding I ever found. I too wish I could have bought it. Maybe there is an opportunity here to sell replacement acrylic doors.

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It's a fallacy that shaving causes hair to regrow darker and thicker. Shaving removes hair from the surface, leaving behind a blunt tip that feels coarser and looks thicker when the hair grows back.

Shaving, however, has no effect on the thickness, color, or growth rate of hair because these are influenced by hormones and heredity. The texture and look of the hair revert to normal as it grows out

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#19

What A Fun Sitcom Idea

What A Fun Sitcom Idea

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Sharkie
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It would mean nobody would be able to watch these episodes out of order without spoiling the info about who will die...

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#20

You're All Trespassing

You're All Trespassing

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But He Never Did It

But He Never Did It

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Adam Zad
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was in high school, I had a friend who was taking French. I said, "Je ne sais pas," and one of our other friends asked what it meant. I said, "I don't know." My French-learning friend couldn't stop laughing.

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#22

Exactly The Type Of Thing That Will Happen When Schools Open

Exactly The Type Of Thing That Will Happen When Schools Open

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The superstition that breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck dates back centuries and is rooted in ancient beliefs about mirrors reflecting the soul. It was thought that breaking a mirror would harm one's soul and lead to misfortune. In reality, the fear of bad luck from breaking mirrors is purely superstitious and has no scientific basis.

#24

If I Travel Hundred Years Into The Future I'd Probs Head To McDonald's First

If I Travel Hundred Years Into The Future I'd Probs Head To McDonald's First

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#25

On Teleportation

On Teleportation

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#26

Hippo Propaganda

Hippo Propaganda

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Mimi La Souris
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3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yes, but I’ve never seen a shark in a tutu --- edit to thanks you all, you silly funny BP fellows with all the tutu !

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Jimmy Carter: Horny On Main

Jimmy Carter: Horny On Main

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Mark
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this like JFK telling the people of Berlin that he's a jam donut?

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These Tumblr posts remind us that we shouldn’t blindly follow everything we see. When we question things around us, it helps us understand the world better.

What is one thing that you believed that turned out to be false? Share these fun tidbits with family and friends!

#29

All That Prep For Ten Minutes

All That Prep For Ten Minutes

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#30

Should Have Seen That Coming

Should Have Seen That Coming

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Mimi La Souris
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like to listen to everything, but often translating the lyrics is a big disappointment :D

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#31

Enough Chaotic Good Examples, It's Time For Lawful Evil

Enough Chaotic Good Examples, It's Time For Lawful Evil

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#32

Good For Them

Good For Them

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Ali H M Salehuddin
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They never openly admit, but come-on, the chance of being the first super high mile club member is out of this world opportunity!

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Creating Women

Creating Women

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Gaerwing
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nah I agree with the first poster, I have sisters and a mother and we don't look THIS similar. Genetic relationship doesn't mean "same face different hair".

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#35

He Is The Chosen One

He Is The Chosen One

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CrunChewy McSandybutt
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the reason many of us just couldn't grasp the concept of NFTs, is because we couldn't believe that was all there was to it. Like, people are buying internet pictures that anyone can just screenshot? No, that can't be right.

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I Feel Seen And Validated

I Feel Seen And Validated

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GettingCereal
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this feature. Sometimes the controversial comments have it right (in my opinion) or offer an interesting perspective I hadn't considered. This is especially true in the dumpster-fire subreddit that is AITA.

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#38

Here You Go! Maybe One Of You Needs This Today

Here You Go! Maybe One Of You Needs This Today

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Ali H M Salehuddin
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1/x and -1/x are somewhat misleading because they shouldnt have crossed the Y axis.

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#42

Tumblr Users Learn About Thoughts

Tumblr Users Learn About Thoughts

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Michael Largey
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3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When my wife is out of town, thoughts of her are quite intrusive. And welcome. And wonderful.

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#43

I Genuinely Can’t Decide What’s Worse

I Genuinely Can’t Decide What’s Worse

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Stimpy
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well at least the person you have a chance to get rid of. If you have 1000 roaches in the attic, they are there to stay...

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#44

#1 For Rock

#1 For Rock

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Aerial (Any pronouns/Canadian/Jewish)
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know making fun of Imagine Dragons is a Thing, but come on guys, they make really good music. LOOM and Mercury are amazing albums.

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#45

Bread In The United States

Bread In The United States

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mysterious(all pronouns)
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is like those posts BP puts out where Europeans are like "Americans don't have kettles or roundabouts" and then the comments are full of people who have kettles and roundabouts.

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#46

Because Furbies Weren't Terrifying Enough Already

Because Furbies Weren't Terrifying Enough Already

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Punny And Useful

Punny And Useful

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#50

What The Hell Is This

What The Hell Is This

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Passerby
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have seen some streamers playing it, and I still can't understand anything about the game. It is too advanced for my primitive brain.

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