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There’s a fine line between designs that are jaw-droppingly original and ones that are truly awful. Unfortunately, a lot of people tend to lean heavily on the latter side of the line, so the world’s filled with design atrocities that will make you cringe. So bad they’re good? Nah. So bad they’re the worst.

The Crappy Design subreddit with more than 2.3 million members is home to the worst designs ever and we bring you the newest ones to scare your artistic friends with. Even if you know next to nothing about good design, you’ll intuitively shy away from some of these design choices. Scroll down, upvote your fave crappy designs, and let us know in the comments which ones you loved to hate the most.

When you’re done, have a look through Bored Panda’s earlier posts about the Crappy Design community here, here, and here.

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2 Butts 1 Plant

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Raine Soo
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I needed to take a moment to realize that those are the palms of a person's hands.

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A Scene From An Indian TV Show

A Scene From An Indian TV Show

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

I mean to be honest this looks close enough. It's a movie, unless there are doctors watching nobody will know the difference

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Previously, Bored Panda spoke to the Crappy Design moderators to learn more about their community.

“The original motivation for the subreddit was to point out crappy designs. Nowadays, most subscribers probably come here for entertainment,” the moderators told us that a part of their followers is there just to have fun and gawk at truly ugly design decisions.

“However, it is common to have meaningful discussion here on why or why not something is crappy design,” they pointed out that some of the members actively participate in in-depth chats.

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Idk I'm European

Idk I'm European

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

Those who can't afford health care in the US will be driven to suicide. So sad...

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This Captain Of The Submarine In My English Book

This Captain Of The Submarine In My English Book

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Founded back in 2011, the community has flourished over its 9-and-a-half-year existence. Just a year ago, the Crappy Design subreddit had 1.7 million members and got more than 2 million page views each month. Those are huge numbers to be fair. However, since then, the sub has gained an additional half a million new followers.

But let’s hop back to what makes product designs good or bad. For instance, researcher Don Norman writes in his book ‘The Design of Everyday Things’ that good design is upfront and honest about what the thing does. No hidden purposes for Norman!

At the same time, he says that designs have to look beautiful and uncluttered while pushing the boundaries of what a particular object means to us. So we have to be innovative but simple while avoiding clutter and mediocrity. Quite a challenge, wouldn’t you think? No wonder there are so many bad designs out there.

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They Said You Will Be In The Front Page, But Didn't Mention What The Title Of Next Article Going To Be

They Said You Will Be In The Front Page, But Didn't Mention What The Title Of Next Article Going To Be

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People Wearing Face Masks Looking Like Monsters

People Wearing Face Masks Looking Like Monsters

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

The thought of running into people who looked like that would keep me at home...permanently.

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Meanwhile, the Interaction Design Foundation stresses that bad designs are often overloaded with useless info and make us waste time to figure out what the thing does and how it works.

So if you’re designing something, make it as intuitive and simple as possible—after all, you wouldn’t want to create something messy that’s bound to end up on the Crappy Design subreddit, would you?

#10

They Stopped Construction On The New Burger King In My Hometown Because The Building Is Backwards. They Put A Whole Building Up Backwards!

They Stopped Construction On The New Burger King In My Hometown Because The Building Is Backwards. They Put A Whole Building Up Backwards!

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Black One Is Salt, White One Pepper

Black One Is Salt, White One Pepper

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Welcome To “The Cut” Forest Recreation Area. This Font Threw Me For A Loop. Delete If Not Allowed.

Welcome To “The Cut” Forest Recreation Area. This Font Threw Me For A Loop. Delete If Not Allowed.

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#14

Hiding Money Inside Something That Could Easily Wind Up In The Fireplace

Hiding Money Inside Something That Could Easily Wind Up In The Fireplace

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I Can't Read The Article About Pointless Monthly Subscriptions Without Buying A Monthly Subscription

I Can't Read The Article About Pointless Monthly Subscriptions Without Buying A Monthly Subscription

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Blobfish Supra

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

These only appear weird due to different waterpressure in the deep where they are designed to operate from. In their natural habitat it's a normal looking car. Only bloats on the surface when exposed to less pressure than they are supposed to exist in

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#23

I’m Having An Aneurysm Just Looking At This

I’m Having An Aneurysm Just Looking At This

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Accidental Venn Diagram

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Raine Soo
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL Our values barely overlap trust, partnership, innovation, and performance. We're just a bunch of lying, backstabbing, shortsighted never do wells.

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#25

What's The Worst That Could Happen?

What's The Worst That Could Happen?

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Finally A Deal That Suits My Acquired Taste

Finally A Deal That Suits My Acquired Taste

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No Broken Legs I Know Of

No Broken Legs I Know Of

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We Don't Need That Corner, I Guess...

We Don't Need That Corner, I Guess...

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Can Someone Tell Me What This Jacket Is Actually Made Of?

Can Someone Tell Me What This Jacket Is Actually Made Of?

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

Layer 1: 70% polyester + 30% polyurethane; Layer 2: 56% polyester + 44% viscose; Layer 3: 100% polyester.

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#30

Complex Oral Care

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Raine Soo
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How come no one said anything before it became a sign? Or am I the only one with my mind in the gutter?

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#31

This "Muddy Waters" Poop Dress I Found On Depop

This "Muddy Waters" Poop Dress I Found On Depop

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In Turkey, We Have Footpaths With Embossed Yellow Tiles To Help Blind People.

In Turkey, We Have Footpaths With Embossed Yellow Tiles To Help Blind People.

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Almost Perfect

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

If those windows were centred on that fairly ugly building it would cease to be art and look like a prison.

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I Mean, Of All The Design Choices, You Chose This

I Mean, Of All The Design Choices, You Chose This

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

Ok... this is either to discourage clients to use the toilets so that you don't have to spend money cleaning them, either to not spend money cleaning the toilets because the clients won't see the difference.

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#36

These Bathroom Stalls

These Bathroom Stalls

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

The see through glass is bad but what about the lack of space for your legs... and other parts of the body... like face. It will be sooo close... most likely pushed against the glass.

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A Leaflet I Found In Work

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Every Day I Am Thankful To Live In The Land Of The Because Of The Brave USA Free

Every Day I Am Thankful To Live In The Land Of The Because Of The Brave USA Free

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Enjoy A Nice Massage In A Moving Car With Your Eyes Closed

Enjoy A Nice Massage In A Moving Car With Your Eyes Closed

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

I'll cause an accident, but that's okay. I'm all relaxed due to my massage.

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#41

Went To The Park To Shoot Some Hoops Today...

Went To The Park To Shoot Some Hoops Today...

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#42

A Solar-Powered Streetlight Under A Bridge In Hong Kong

A Solar-Powered Streetlight Under A Bridge In Hong Kong

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A Photo With Keanu Reeves

A Photo With Keanu Reeves

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I Thought She Peed Herself For A Sec

I Thought She Peed Herself For A Sec

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#47

The Braille On The "Alarm" And "Stop" Button On This Bus Are The Same

The Braille On The "Alarm" And "Stop" Button On This Bus Are The Same

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

In all fairness, doesn't really matter which one you push, the driver will stop.

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#49

Because Why Pave The Actual Pathway

Because Why Pave The Actual Pathway

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

Is that a stone d**k in the background? Town planners are on meth here.

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#50

This Ad Bomb That’s Guaranteed To Wake Up My Baby

This Ad Bomb That’s Guaranteed To Wake Up My Baby

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

just install "ublock origin" browser extension and almost all ads on the internet will be blocked including youtube...

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#51

What Step?

What Step?

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

Yes, I will be sure to remember that as I am wheeling my chair upward.

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#52

Laughing At You After Rejecting Your Insurance Application

Laughing At You After Rejecting Your Insurance Application

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#57

This Pie Chart My School Showed On Their Reopening Presentation.

This Pie Chart My School Showed On Their Reopening Presentation.

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Who Thought That Silver Text On Yellow Packaging Was A Good Idea? I Guess Its A Mystery Serum!

Who Thought That Silver Text On Yellow Packaging Was A Good Idea? I Guess Its A Mystery Serum!

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

Lack of basic colour theory. Classic case of someone setting them themselves up as a "Designer" when they have no education in that area at all!

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#61

This Company That Didn't Bother Purchasing A Photo From Shutterstock For Their Billboard

This Company That Didn't Bother Purchasing A Photo From Shutterstock For Their Billboard

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#62

This Makes Me Sad And Angry At The Same Time

This Makes Me Sad And Angry At The Same Time

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

I love it! I can't wait to watch people trying to use these. It'll be so entertaining :p

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#67

This Colon Cleanse Ad Is So Bad It's Hilarious

This Colon Cleanse Ad Is So Bad It's Hilarious

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

I feel like this was made by the same people who did black salt and white pepper.

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#69

This Intentional Design On This Hoodie.

This Intentional Design On This Hoodie.

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Not Enough Clean Air In My Convertible.

Not Enough Clean Air In My Convertible.

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Jon S.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it literally advertising Ozone? Isn't that highly toxic at ground level?

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#71

Supposed To Be Lazy Shiba Inu Being Pulled On A Leash But The Execution Is Unexpectedly Morbid...

Supposed To Be Lazy Shiba Inu Being Pulled On A Leash But The Execution Is Unexpectedly Morbid...

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

I thought it was Winne the Poop.. You know, when u r similar to the famous bear, but look like s**t..

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A Plastic Vent For An Industrial Strength Heater

A Plastic Vent For An Industrial Strength Heater

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This Seemed To Belong Here. A Rental Car That Depends On You Having Cell Data To Be Able To Run.

This Seemed To Belong Here. A Rental Car That Depends On You Having Cell Data To Be Able To Run.

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Today My Mom Hit Her Toe With This And Was Bleeding.. I Hate This Kitchen So Much

Today My Mom Hit Her Toe With This And Was Bleeding.. I Hate This Kitchen So Much

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

Put coloured strips of tape on the raised tile, so it won't blend in so much. It may look tacky, but it will probably save a few more toes.

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Pulling Into This Car Park Requires You To Keep Right (In A Country That Keeps Left), Then To Resolve It They Do This...

Pulling Into This Car Park Requires You To Keep Right (In A Country That Keeps Left), Then To Resolve It They Do This...

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#76

How Many People Did The Names For These Colors Go By That All Decided This Was A Good Name

How Many People Did The Names For These Colors Go By That All Decided This Was A Good Name

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

Literally the only time it's OK to say, "Hey, my flesh light broke, can I borrow yours for a bit?"

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#77

Why'd They Make It Look So Fun Then??

Why'd They Make It Look So Fun Then??

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Look At The Volume Button

Look At The Volume Button

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

Yeah but would you want to touch it anyway, given how dirty it is? All those skin cells and dust all over it. 🤢

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Highlighted The Bad Part Of Family

Highlighted The Bad Part Of Family

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#81

Moldova Is Feeling Very Thankful For All The Help Received From China In Battling The Coronavirus

Moldova Is Feeling Very Thankful For All The Help Received From China In Battling The Coronavirus

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When It Rains Too Hard, The Water Pours Down Over The Sheltered Pathway

When It Rains Too Hard, The Water Pours Down Over The Sheltered Pathway

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#83

This Light Is Impossible To Clean And Ugly As Hell

This Light Is Impossible To Clean And Ugly As Hell

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#84

The "Kitten" Is The Same Picture But Scaled Down And Mirrored

The "Kitten" Is The Same Picture But Scaled Down And Mirrored

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I'm Impressed That This Thai Menu Has Text Cropping Both Over And Under The Image.

I'm Impressed That This Thai Menu Has Text Cropping Both Over And Under The Image.

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

I once went to a Chinese restaurant that served Human beef. My niece kicked up a fuss, yelling. "Ew! What kind of place is this?' I said, "Relax. It's a typo. It's Hunan beef, from the province of Hunan."

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Something's Not Right With The Sign On Front

Something's Not Right With The Sign On Front

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

I'll read this on my rear-view mirror whilst hanging upside down. And, the letter N is still wrong.

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#87

So, Which States Are Affected?

So, Which States Are Affected?

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A Pie Chart Out Of 178%

A Pie Chart Out Of 178%

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

If respondents gave more than 1 answer, it is possible for the percentage total to be over 100%. But in this case, they shouldn't use a pie chart.

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Measuring Spoons & Cups Labeled With Ink That Washes Off The First Time They Come In Contact With Water.

Measuring Spoons & Cups Labeled With Ink That Washes Off The First Time They Come In Contact With Water.

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

That happened to me. I used a sharpie and that has not come off.

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#90

Math Will Take You Places, But Not Mongolia.

Math Will Take You Places, But Not Mongolia.

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Looks Like Wish Sells Squat Stands Designed By M. C. Escher

Looks Like Wish Sells Squat Stands Designed By M. C. Escher

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My Socks That Always Look Like They're Soaked In Sweat

My Socks That Always Look Like They're Soaked In Sweat

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Can’t Wait To Break My Shins While Out For A Ride!

Can’t Wait To Break My Shins While Out For A Ride!

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

But contradictory to what most bicyclists believe, the pavement is for pedestrians. That's why there are no fire hydrants in the road. So bicyclists won't break their shins on them.

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#94

Thanks, I Hate Emoji Scissors

Thanks, I Hate Emoji Scissors

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Why Is She Putting The Butter On Her Hand??!

Why Is She Putting The Butter On Her Hand??!

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

OH MY GOD I did that exact thing once when I was 14 and incredibly stoned. Swear on my life I did LMFAO

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#97

Just Drag And Drop People Into The Pool

Just Drag And Drop People Into The Pool

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My Football Club Changed The Standard White Lines For Sand And It's Super Annoying Bc The Ball Always Gets Stuck

My Football Club Changed The Standard White Lines For Sand And It's Super Annoying Bc The Ball Always Gets Stuck

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My City Just Replaced All Their Buses With Brand New Ones. The Stop Button Is Now Located Where You Normally Rest Your Knee. It’s Super Sensitive And People Constantly Hit It By Mistake, So The Driver Has To Stop Although No One Is Getting Off

My City Just Replaced All Their Buses With Brand New Ones. The Stop Button Is Now Located Where You Normally Rest Your Knee. It’s Super Sensitive And People Constantly Hit It By Mistake, So The Driver Has To Stop Although No One Is Getting Off

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

I feel for the drivers. Even if they complain about it, the company won't do anything about it.

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#100

Coronavirus Restrictions Are Very Generous Now

Coronavirus Restrictions Are Very Generous Now

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

Haha there's a sign on a local supermarket only 420 at a time... But whose counting

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#102

The Yellow "For" Gets Lost Among The Big Red Letters

The Yellow "For" Gets Lost Among The Big Red Letters

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#104

This IKEA Colander Has A Lip That Curves Inward That Traps Pasta

This IKEA Colander Has A Lip That Curves Inward That Traps Pasta

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

I don't recall ever seeing a colander where the rim rolls inward. Back to the drawing board, IKEA!

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#105

Ah Yes, My Favorite Food. Hoe NY

Ah Yes, My Favorite Food. Hoe NY

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

I hate it when letters that form words are displaced like that. The brain likes to follow the path of least resistence. Scrabbling everything incoherently is just asking for trouble. For example, about twelve years ago, Fendi had a purse with rearranged letters that read FEDNI. I don't think it was that popular.

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#106

This Headphone/Microphone Adapter That Has The Colors Mixed Up. I Wondered For 20 Minutes Why I Couldn’t Get Them To Work Before Realizing

This Headphone/Microphone Adapter That Has The Colors Mixed Up. I Wondered For 20 Minutes Why I Couldn’t Get Them To Work Before Realizing

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Some God Tier Photoshop

Some God Tier Photoshop

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

And no, they do not cool your environment. They just add some irritating sound to the heath.

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#110

Timberland Boot Sole Is Hollow

Timberland Boot Sole Is Hollow

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