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Nowadays, it’s nearly impossible to be cringey on social media and not get called out for it. New internet social norms have introduced many ways to be humiliated, and suddenly cringe has become widespread. Snarky or out-of-touch comments can immediately earn you a spot on the “wall of shame” of cringe-worthy posts.

Something that makes us squirm with embarrassment just has its own appeal, doesn’t it? A Reddit community called “Cringe-worthy posts and replies from Twitter” purposely shares awkward content to make us uncomfortable. Below, we’ve gathered the most painful posts from them just to show how unbelievably cringe people can be.

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Flawed Reasoning That’s All Too Common On Twitter

Flawed Reasoning That’s All Too Common On Twitter

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

It reminds me of when I made all my car payments but the car dealership somehow still owned it and told me they needed it and took it so I had no car.

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Cringe can bring up a physical response to embarrassing situations, which is totally normal. In the case of cringing, we are trying to “move away” from the topic or situation we’re so uncomfortable with. Hence, your shoulders are tensing and your face is scrunching, in hopes that it all goes away.

We feel this way because we compare ourselves to others, while simultaneously trying to decide what is socially acceptable. The awkwardness comes when we sense that people have assessed us negatively, and we start to worry whether we've made a mistake or behaved inappropriately. So when your high five gets ignored and you feel like you want to run and hide, that is why.

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Op? Are You Okay? This Is A Checkpoint

Op? Are You Okay? This Is A Checkpoint

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

as a bisexual person I can confidently say that this is one of the tweets of all time

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Why can’t we stop watching TV shows or scrolling through posts on social media that make us cringe? It may be a way to cleanse ourselves from repressed emotions. Watching cringe-worthy media can bring out a range of feelings, including empathy, sympathy, and delight for failure. It can also be considered a shared social experience that encourages conversation and creates a sense of community and belonging. The element of surprise engages people and keeps them curious for more. Overall, cringe taps into our need for catharsis, social connection, and the unexpected, making it alluring and captivating.

#6

Twitter User Discovers Empathy

Twitter User Discovers Empathy

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Got Rolled…

Got Rolled…

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

I'm 37 and never been married. Not afraid of commitment, just not met anyone I've wanted to marry yet. I'd rather be single than unhappily married just for the sake of being married.

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The earlier cringe culture of the 2000s was about second-hand shame and empathy, which inspired a whole genre of comedy that mostly comes from putting characters through the most embarrassing situations possible or having them say the most embarrassing or offensive things imaginable. Cringe comedy often uses a documentary feel to make it more natural and increase the awkwardness factor. Additionally, the characters might not be aware of the embarrassment they should be feeling, making you watch these shows through your fingers.

#10

Mean As Hell

Mean As Hell

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#11

How In God's Name Is That Even A Thing

How In God's Name Is That Even A Thing

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#12

This Is Really Insensitive

This Is Really Insensitive

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

I mean, it isn't universal because this is a typically US American thing that no one else eats.

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#13

Ah Yes, The Solution To Racism Is Segregation

Ah Yes, The Solution To Racism Is Segregation

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As cringe advanced, the desire to make fun of fictional characters transferred to real life. In 2012, the first Reddit cringe forum started to share content that was described as hard to watch and embarrassing. From that point on, social media became a place for cringe to blossom. Wearing crocs? Cringe! Your boyfriend misses the basketball hoop by… a lot. Cringe!

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Recently, the TikTok trend “new ick unlocked” started mocking people’s awkward and weird activities. Surprisingly, ordering a Frappuccino or swimming in goggles can now be considered bizarre or icky. Such resurging trends show how cringe-dependent our culture truly is.

#14

The Worst Tweet Of 2020, Everyone

The Worst Tweet Of 2020, Everyone

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#15

Enjoying Sushi Is Racist

Enjoying Sushi Is Racist

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#16

You Voted The Wrong Way!

You Voted The Wrong Way!

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#17

The Black Plague Killed Half The Population Of Europe

The Black Plague Killed Half The Population Of Europe

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Many people fear shame and embarrassment, so the question is: can we avoid it? The short answer is no, not really. Everyone is prone to making mistakes or doing something silly in a social setting. However, there are some ways you can minimize your chances of becoming cringe-worthy. Staying true to yourself, avoiding trying too hard to impress others, and being aware of your social context might help you achieve this. Practicing social skills, avoiding offensive humor, and respecting other people’s boundaries is also a great way to eliminate the awkwardness.

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#20

“Shut Up You Fat Old Man”

“Shut Up You Fat Old Man”

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

George washington himself imposed quarantines when the plague broke out in America. Repubicans always make sure to leave that part out of their narrative.

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#21

Why Do They Hate Straight People

Why Do They Hate Straight People

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Recently, the mindset of “I am cringe, but I am free” has appeared to counteract the constraints that cringe culture puts on people. While receiving her honorary degree, Taylor Swift told the graduates that they should learn to live alongside cringe. She continued by saying that it’s impossible to carry all the negative things in life, and it’s we who decide what to hold onto and what to let go. For the sake of our emotional well-being, we need to embrace ourselves and understand that it’s okay to feel uncomfortable. Cringe will always happen, and when it does, don’t worry, and try not to dwell on it too much.

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Dear Pandas, how do You deal with embarrassing situations?

#23

Then Why Did You Reply?

Then Why Did You Reply?

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

Oh yes the "show me the proof, but not enough proof that I have to admit I'm wrong."

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Normies

Normies

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

Which party is cringe/toxic depends on whether the problem is actual disabilty or incontinence, or someone choosing not to get up and go to the bathroom. If this is OP refusing to use the loo because they'd have to pause their computer game, or because they have a kink for peeing in a diaper in front of their family, then I'm on mums side.

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A Guy Who Desperately Needs Help Recently Got Surgery To “Transition” From White To Korean. I Commented That As A Brown Woman, It’s Unacceptable For Anyone Else To Just Become Brown Because Of Aesthetics. This Was An Unironic Reply I Got

A Guy Who Desperately Needs Help Recently Got Surgery To “Transition” From White To Korean. I Commented That As A Brown Woman, It’s Unacceptable For Anyone Else To Just Become Brown Because Of Aesthetics. This Was An Unironic Reply I Got

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#28

Some People Have No Shame

Some People Have No Shame

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

Why is your first instinct upon a devastating loss to make a dramatic post on twitter? All those ellipses. Just delete the damn app.

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#29

Why Do Parents Let Kids Go To Social Media

Why Do Parents Let Kids Go To Social Media

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

Ah, poor Sean. That man never got a break about his father, it was horrible when it happened :(

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#30

Apparently Using Proper Grammar Is Something To Make Fun Of Nowadays

Apparently Using Proper Grammar Is Something To Make Fun Of Nowadays

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

Good evening 🧛🏻🧛🏻🧛🏻🧛🏻🧛🏻🧛🏻🩸🩸🩸🩸

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#32

Where To Even Begin With This One

Where To Even Begin With This One

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

I’m concerned for 2 reasons: 1- You find your cousin hot!?! 2 - YOU FIND YOUR MURDERER COUSIN HOT?

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-Insert Smart Caption Here-

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I'm Pretty Sure That's Not How It Works

I'm Pretty Sure That's Not How It Works

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#36

Everyone Just Stay At Home, You May Offend Someone By Stepping Outside

Everyone Just Stay At Home, You May Offend Someone By Stepping Outside

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

No, I'm definitely trying to offend people when I see the oppurtunity. /s

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

I’m about to blow some minds: I’m a woman who holds the door for men (and other women, and basically anyone behind me) They always say thanks nicely.

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

You must be a misogynistic lesbian then. That's the only reasoning for such a thing 🙄 (honestly believe that would be their response to that. Also, I too am a woman who hold open doors so we are horrible together 😂)

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Sami-Jo Ross
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hold the door open for anyone walking near me. It's called common decency.

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

I hold doors open for men and women, but I never thought of it as aggression. Now if I held it until they were almost there, then slammed it shut, THAT would be aggressive.

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

Yes, thank you saying "close enough"!! Don't you hate that awkward lil shuffle you have to do if someone's holding a door for you when you're a tad too far away?! 🤣

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

How about we just hold the door for people. That's what I do.

Roxy222uk
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If men only open doors for women and not for men, there's more to it than just being polite. There's a sexual element. Keeping them sweet, trying to get their attention, trying to impress them. Particularly noticeable when it's only attractive young women that get the door held open for them. On the other hand when a man holds the door open for anyone that is going to struggle to open it, that's good manners.

Ben Thiesing
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1 year ago

I pull it shut fast and lock it behind me. It's the American way!

The Mighty Interceptors
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I open doors for men, women, children and animals if the situation arises. I thought I was being polite but apparently I rule the world and NOBODY OR NOTHING GETS IN OR OUT WITHOUT MY PERMISSION!!1!

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

I'm a woman and I will open a door for anyone coming in behind me. Letting it slam in their face is f*****g rude. But you're right, I should let it slam in my face- kick that patriarchy right in the junk.

Igor914624
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I now have a headache because reading this post just killed a bunch of brain cells.

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

I personally sprint to get ahead of guys to reach the door before them, then lean on the other side of it so they have to fight me off to leave the building. Screw the patriarchy 😤

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

This is true if he's a doorman, bouncer, or security guard...

Snowbyrd23
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Next time a dude holds the door for me, I'm gonna give him a piece of my mind. 😂

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

So...I typically hold the door open for anyone coming indoors behind me...what does that mean? I want to remind strangers that I decide if they go in or stay out? 😆😆😆

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

By that logic I'm an aggressive feminist when I'm opening a door for a man...?

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

What about when I hold it for another man? Or when a woman holds it for me?

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

Men open the door because if they didn't, women would sit in the car mad as hell for hours.

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

I open the door for women. I do the same for men. It's called common courtesy.

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

Yeah. Really. I hold doors for women. Women hold doors for me. It's just being polite. The OP and first reply need profession help.

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

Let's blow some minds. Hear me out here. Perhaps men are just being polite by holding the door open for people no matter their gender?? They're being a decent human being.

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

I love in the southern part of U.S. everyone holds doors for everyone. Its called common courtesy.

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

In Zulu culture, men also enter first. They do this as to protect the women from any danger that was in the room/kraal. I just appreciate it if my hands are full or you have that akward one comeing in/the other going out situation.

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

I hold the door open for other people because I don't trust them to hold it open for me.

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

I just hold the door for whoever's near me. If you happen to be a woman and happen to take offense to that, party on

PickleDragon she/her
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What about politeness? Actually, my dad told me guys hold the door for girls so they can look at her butt as she passed by

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

"Entering a building first makes men the leaders, totally sexist!" - "Letting the woman enter the building first reminds them that men are always watching over her from the back, giving them a form of control - misogyny at it's finest!" (Actual takes seen on Twitter)

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

My incredibly gracious, very non-binary partner holds the doors for me, and opens their car door as well. Wonder what that makes us in that logic.

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"Make Me Feel Special" How? Given The Circumstances, You'd Be Average

"Make Me Feel Special" How? Given The Circumstances, You'd Be Average

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

I feel like these types of people are why NNN exists: to make month where this stops happening, making it a challenge makes a lot more likely to do it, because of some people's sense of competitiveness.

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Look At This Racist Woman. Every European Philosopher, Scientist, Poet, And Musician Has Left The Chat. The Irony Of Writing This In A Language Invented By White People. The Irony Is Lost On Her And It's Comical At This Point. She's Super Deluded And Is Attached To Her Anti-White Ideology

Look At This Racist Woman. Every European Philosopher, Scientist, Poet, And Musician Has Left The Chat. The Irony Of Writing This In A Language Invented By White People. The Irony Is Lost On Her And It's Comical At This Point. She's Super Deluded And Is Attached To Her Anti-White Ideology

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

She's just a racist. Saying a language was "invented" is nonsense though. Languages grow organically. No one invents them unless it's literally a constructed language like Klingon or Elvish.

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"Follow The Science"

"Follow The Science"

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

It would be like driving a train through a wedding ring if the egg tried to penetrate the sperm. Also just putting this out there... Reverse sex would be quite weird

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