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Watching cringey stuff is painful. Our eyes are running away from it, our gut is repulsed, maybe even our muscles are involuntarily contracting. But we can't help it. Teens congratulating their classmates because they are black, a woman licking a toilet bowl in hopes of starting the 'coronavirus challenge'... For some reason, we need to see how these things play out. Even if our body is refusing to allow it.

The subreddit r/Cringetopia is a gold mine for this type of content. With 1.1 million active members constantly sharing some of the cringiest things they can find on the Internet, it's just getting bigger and bigger, too. Continue scrolling and check out what they have collected so far!

#1

It’s Actually Quite Sophisticated Stuff

It’s Actually Quite Sophisticated Stuff

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Frieder Paulus, a psychologist at the Lübeck University in Germany, told Quartz that embarrassment is social: it tells us when we have violated a social norm and makes us feel bad for doing so. But it's not clear why exactly we have the capacity to cringe or as scientists call it, feel vicarious embarrassment.

We feel others' embarrassment because we are empathetic—we imagine how someone else thinks and feels because it determines how we treat others and cooperate with one another. Feeling second-hand embarrassment might be just a byproduct of a more important trait, much like how the belly button is a symbol of the umbilical cord.

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Imagine The Conversation

Imagine The Conversation

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Posting Buzzfeed Is Practically Cheating

Posting Buzzfeed Is Practically Cheating

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

Practical and real changes? NO! Let's just cancel some movies and books, it will definitely solve racism.

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

Politically correctness is killing the intelligence.

Marta Dyrgała
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to like buzzfeed but it changed and now 90% of posts are quizes like "answer 5 questions and we will tell you what kind of ham you are".

Kisses4Katie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

in the episode it was used a joke when they ran into...black people. I can see why it didn't age very well.

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

Do you recall what happened next? Were the black people offended, or confused, or did they even NOTICE that they were wearing facial-mud? (since that's all it was, apparently)? Or were the Golden Girls paranoid that they'd GIVE offense, accidentally? Were the show's producers AWARE of these things, socially? Were they staging a teachable-moment? ( hey, remember 1980s TV?: "Next, on a VERY SPECIAL EPISODE of Golden Girls... )

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Bettye McKee
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are people really this stupid or are they simply looking for any excuse to be "offended"?

Black Karen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was actually a funny episode. Put it back on. Just stop killing us.

AnnieLaurie Burke
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't believe anyone was STUPID enough to think a mud mask was "blackface"!! Geez, idiots, black people are not mud-colored! Now, I am going to worry that when I use my green-mud mask, I am being racially offensive to Martians...

Biljana Malesevic
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's so obviously face mask! Buzzfeed just likes to be offended by anything. If they can't find something, they will invent it.

John Otruba
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

can we stop taking offense(real or imagined) for other peple please

Liz the Wanderer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't you know, it's these meaningless gestures that are meant to distract you from the fact that nothing has changed?

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

One thing that needs to change is defending criminals who have done something wrong and put themselves in the position that police ended up shooting them. Those people are not innocent especially since most of them had a rap sheet. Of course there's a couple of incidents that are exceptions. First when police light you up pull over. Second cooperate with them. If they go against the law in some manner (or that you "think" they are) don't argue with them on the street because more than likely you'll get shot. Either ask for a supervisor or report them and go to court to have the proper actions done to them. Now on the other hand yes I agree the constitution says all men (meaning women as well) are created equal and they all should be treated equal.

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

Watchmojo is also cheating. And so is any weird kid's videos on the Blagoblag.

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

I don’t get it...Did Hulu pull it for another reason and Buzzfeed made up its own reason?

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

An episode of Seinfeld from the 90s came on TV and it had a disclaimer at the beginning warning that it may contain racist or offensive material. The disclaimer said the program would be show as is and that the material was acceptable at that time. Has the world gone f*****g mad. That is 30 years ago.

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

...Aaannd now for "Tangent: SIDEWAYS" !! Just LOOK at all the comments hating on BuzzFeed, when all they did was simply report on a story--"Here's something that happened at HULU". The website BuzzFeed had NOTHING to do with the episode getting pulled from streaming. But hardly anybody complaining in these comments took the effort to review that article at: https://www.buzzfeed.com/terrycarter/golden-girls-blackface-episode-hulu or else they would've noticed how that article's opinion (just as many of the comments below it, over there as well) are directly aligned with opinions over here at Panda! But now, we've suddenly pitted 2 websites against each other? "WEBsites" that are litterally arguing the same points from the same perspective. They aren't even at odds with one another! Geez, people...

0-.A.Opinion.-0
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

bruh they're just trying to cleanse their skin... how dumb are the people over at buzzfeed?

Nick McPherran
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly....everything is a "target". Get over it, treat people better and move on....the past f' ing sucked...but lets not make it the last word on things.

lakitha tolbert
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember that episode when it aired, and she’s right. It had nothing to do with blackface! They were on the middle of doing mudmasks, and ran out of their rooms.

bill marsano
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mayber self-involved and pretentious people and 'activists' should listen to Myeshia? Might learn something, maybe?

Todd Hollfelder
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I use a black colored face mask on my skin. I often wonder what the neighbors would think/say if I walked down the street with it on.

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

https://www.buzzfeed.com/terrycarter/golden-girls-blackface-episode-hulu

natie marie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you can imagine exactly the boardroom meeting for this decision too.

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

Y'all, quit being lazy and spell what you're saying. How do you know if BLM didn't ask the episode to be pulled? Even if they didn't it's because of all the riots that a lot of companies, programs & etc are doing this. Except Popeyes chicken.

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#4

Hysteria Has Always Been Everywhere

Hysteria Has Always Been Everywhere

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

Why do some people just spew garbage from their mouths about the things they do not know about? It's awful if a tornado drill image can be twisted to form such hate in people.

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#6

He's Also 1 Million Times More Useful Than She'll Ever Be

He's Also 1 Million Times More Useful Than She'll Ever Be

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Rather Be Single And Homeless Than Paying Half Rent

Rather Be Single And Homeless Than Paying Half Rent

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Yikes

Yikes

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

Well her tale was: Son, I'm your grandma and you have a 6 second memory.

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#9

The Definition Of L

The Definition Of L

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Yes

Yes

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

It’s not a bad thing to be selective about what you put in your body.

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#11

Whitewashing

Whitewashing

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K.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Science and paying attention...might have saved that person a trip to the burn unit.

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#13

I Always Think That Too...

I Always Think That Too...

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#14

This Would Haunt Me For The Rest Of My Life

This Would Haunt Me For The Rest Of My Life

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

It should. Even picking up a child without the parents' permission is questionable.

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#15

This Animal Crossing Shit Is Cringe But Entertaining As Hell

This Animal Crossing Shit Is Cringe But Entertaining As Hell

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Oof

Oof

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#17

Just Do The Challenge, Man

Just Do The Challenge, Man

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

I cannot even type that with my eyes open. Not without peaking at the keyboard from time to time

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#18

I Hate This Sub But This Fits Here So

I Hate This Sub But This Fits Here So

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

If you send someone an unsolicited d-pic , you deserve that message sent to everyone. Your parents, your grandparents, your employer, any friends remaining, and the rest of the world so they know what a disgusting human you are.

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#20

Saying “Ok Boomer” To A Distinguished Scientist Because You Can’t Actually Defend Yourself

Saying “Ok Boomer” To A Distinguished Scientist Because You Can’t Actually Defend Yourself

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#21

What Can I Say

What Can I Say

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#22

Disney Keeps Taking This Down

Disney Keeps Taking This Down

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#23

Honestly More Sad Than Cringe But Wtf Netflix

Honestly More Sad Than Cringe But Wtf Netflix

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#24

Nobody Cares!

Nobody Cares!

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

Wait, you mean some airhead celebrity doing nothing outweighs a human rights issue? Oh, yes. Yes it does. :/

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#26

This Aged Like Milk...

This Aged Like Milk...

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M O'Connell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, both were charismatic. They just chose to use that charisma to do horrible things. Try and use yours for good.

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#27

Stop Being Norwegian, You Racist

Stop Being Norwegian, You Racist

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#28

This Is Why I Can't Go To Anime Con

This Is Why I Can't Go To Anime Con

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#29

Accidentally Uploading A Picture Of Yourself On Your Catfish Page

Accidentally Uploading A Picture Of Yourself On Your Catfish Page

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

Well well well!! Look a bit man-ish in that last pic, Sandra!!

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#30

When Your Mom Accidentally Shares Erotica In The Family Chat

When Your Mom Accidentally Shares Erotica In The Family Chat

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Oh God...

Oh God...

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Maddie Star ⭐
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't believe this. What the actual f... I really hope this isn't true and just someone trying to stir some s**t.

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#33

What Is Wrong With People?

What Is Wrong With People?

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Post Title (Required)

Post Title (Required)

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

Honestly, the Post Title (Required) is the funniest thing in this post~ I just... can’t stop laughing for some reason.

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#35

Dentists Gonna Have A Field Trip With This One

Dentists Gonna Have A Field Trip With This One

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I See A Lot Of Vegan Cringe I Here But I Think People Who Are Anti Vegan For No Reason Can Be Cringe Too

I See A Lot Of Vegan Cringe I Here But I Think People Who Are Anti Vegan For No Reason Can Be Cringe Too

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mph seti
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a douche. Eat whatever you want, don't brag or shame others about it. It's pretty simple.

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#39

This Man Is 22

This Man Is 22

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Ok I Know Tiktok Comes Round A Lot Here But Holy Crap This Is Disgusting..

Ok I Know Tiktok Comes Round A Lot Here But Holy Crap This Is Disgusting..

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Wow, So Relatable!

Wow, So Relatable!

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

Gosh. Life can be so tough sometimes. Our thoughts and prayers are with this poor young woman.

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#42

Caption: "Waited Outside Her Hotel For 46hrs Straight For This Opportunity. Worth It"

Caption: "Waited Outside Her Hotel For 46hrs Straight For This Opportunity. Worth It"

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#43

What A Simp

What A Simp

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#44

Domino's Or Sex?

Domino's Or Sex?

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Pamela24
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Teaching "abstinence-only" simply doesn't work. Teach the kids about safe and consensual sex and about birth control. If you really care about fewer children getting pregnant and requesting abortions, this is the only reasonable way to go. (Nothing wrong in abstinence as an idea, though.)

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#47

I'm Stuck In A "How To Play Fortnite" Speech. This Is A College Class

I'm Stuck In A "How To Play Fortnite" Speech. This Is A College Class

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I Think He's Lost His Mind

I Think He's Lost His Mind

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#51

Second Try

Second Try

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Csaba Hegedűs
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The funny would be if the girl on the second picture just printed someone else's post out and posed with it...

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#52

Needs More Logic Imo

Needs More Logic Imo

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#53

Call It A Cringe Sandwich, Except The Bread Is The Cringe

Call It A Cringe Sandwich, Except The Bread Is The Cringe

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Pamela24
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nah, I'm with the second dude, this time. Not applauding him for the language but diminishing father's day because you don't have enough empathy to realize that just because your father was a w*nker doesn't mean there aren't many fathers to celebrate, seems like a worse offence.

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#54

Elon's Midlife Crisis Is Something To Behold

Elon's Midlife Crisis Is Something To Behold

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Mia Farrow Resorts To Google To Find A Picture Of Her Daughter, Forgets To Crop Out Bizarre Search Bar

Mia Farrow Resorts To Google To Find A Picture Of Her Daughter, Forgets To Crop Out Bizarre Search Bar

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#57

I Went Through A "Comrade" Phase In High School. Why? Why Did I Do That?

I Went Through A "Comrade" Phase In High School. Why? Why Did I Do That?

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#58

You Stole That From Fortnite

You Stole That From Fortnite

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Csaba Hegedűs
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fortnite is such an influence that creators living in the PAST are constantly copying it!

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#59

The "Racism Is Cool Again" Virus Is Spreading Faster Than Coronavirus

The "Racism Is Cool Again" Virus Is Spreading Faster Than Coronavirus

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

One girl is pulling her eyes upward. Commitment is important I guess.

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#60

Brought To You By The Same People Who Think Spirit Rocks Will Heal Cancer

Brought To You By The Same People Who Think Spirit Rocks Will Heal Cancer

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#61

Tik Tok Air Bender

Tik Tok Air Bender

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tangy chip
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is like my friend who spelled one thing wrong and now thinks she's dyslexic

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#62

Pure Logic? More Like Pure Cringe

Pure Logic? More Like Pure Cringe

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#63

"White Ass"

"White Ass"

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Ignore My Dick Lmao

Ignore My Dick Lmao

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#67

Totally What The News Should Be Focusing On

Totally What The News Should Be Focusing On

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Rob Dabank
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It wasn't the classmates fart. She stole the fart from Ivanka and everyone in America knows it. Ivankas fart was way ahead in the polls...

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#68

Fellas, Is It White To Drink?

Fellas, Is It White To Drink?

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

What? I dont get it. Is it a) not acceptable to drink water during lectures or b) is she really so stupid?

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#69

This Is Sad

This Is Sad

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Putting Reddit Before Your Pets Health

Putting Reddit Before Your Pets Health

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#71

Elon Trying Desperately To Appeal To His Die Hard Reddit Demographic

Elon Trying Desperately To Appeal To His Die Hard Reddit Demographic

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#72

Yeah! Fuck School

Yeah! Fuck School

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Thomas E S Thomas
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Quantum Physics. Those notes contain a wormhole. I have actually sat for that lecture.

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#74

Ah Yes Exploiting A Mental Disorder For Reddit Awards

Ah Yes Exploiting A Mental Disorder For Reddit Awards

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

The best part being that those awards are entirely useless

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#76

Baby Nut Is The Most Desperate Thing I've Seen A Company Do

Baby Nut Is The Most Desperate Thing I've Seen A Company Do

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

Explain the cringe in this please? Its not them being desperate its probably them trying to get people to laugh.

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#77

Definitely Not ''''''silly''''''

Definitely Not ''''''silly''''''

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This Man Really Out Here Wearing A Hentai Sweatshirt In The Vatican City

This Man Really Out Here Wearing A Hentai Sweatshirt In The Vatican City

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Wow

Wow

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

This stupid post. Oh let thinking about 10.000 people who can stop murder animals and care to our mother nature was died,and the meat eaters is still alive.

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