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If you read Bored Panda, you've probably heard about the subreddit r/Cringetopia — an online community whose members torture each other with the cringiest content they can find. But if you missed it and this is the first time you're hearing about this corner of the internet, fire up our earlier publications here and here and catch up.

Nobody is too good to get a pass from these folks. Whether you're just a "prank YouTuber" using dirty tricks to clickbait viewers into watching your video, or a famous singer who is having a quarantine meltdown in a multi-million dollar home, if your behavior caused someone to suffer from second-hand embarrassment, chances are, it will earn you a feature.

While covering the subreddit, we noticed there was one group of people who consistently ended up there. Parents. And believe me when I say it, moms and dads know plenty of original tricks to make themselves the stars of r/Cringetopia. So we at Bored Panda decided to see how many we can find.

Eventually, we decided to expand our search beyond the subreddit, going through the entire internet and compiling this list for you to enjoy. Or hate. Think of it as a collaboration between us and r/Cringetopia.

#1

It’s Time To D D D D D D D D Duel

It’s Time To D D D D D D D D Duel

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    It's Great That My Parents Still Love Each Other After 30 Years, But I Wish My Mom Knew How Group Messaging Works

    It's Great That My Parents Still Love Each Other After 30 Years, But I Wish My Mom Knew How Group Messaging Works

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    We managed to get in touch with the moderators of the subreddit and one of them, Fjallmadur, was kind enough to have a little chat with us. They said that it's pretty hard to pinpoint who exactly appears on it the most.

    "It really varies with what kind of content gets posted here. This subreddit definitely works on counterculture flavor of the month type of things, so if something stupid is getting popular on the rest of the internet, the users of this subreddit are probably going to criticize it," Fjallmadur told Bored Panda.

    As of this article, r/Cringetopia has 1.7 million subscribers, so it's natural that the mods have plenty to do. "We have a great team that handles the subwide rule-breaking and sitewide rule-breaking content. Of course, things slip through the cracks, and people who live online get very offended if something that they disagree with comes across their monitor, but our team does the best that we can to stay in compliance with the Reddit admins," Fjallmadur explained.

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    With so many people belonging to the community, moms and dads have their representation too. "I'm sure there are parents here. I am a parent myself," Fjallmadur said.

    #4

    Sometimes Insane Is Just A Birth Defect!

    Sometimes Insane Is Just A Birth Defect!

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    A few years ago, the TV channel Gold also got interested in the subject. But they wanted to hear it from the kids. So they asked over 2,000 people what their most embarrassing parent moments were.

    Coming in first place with 57% was watching love scenes in films with parents. Closely behind with 48% was what often comes afterward: parents discussing the act. Number three was parents using "youth" language (think YOLO, LOL, and OMG). Next, public displays of affection between parents with 36%.

    While you could make the case that parents and everything related to sex is quite terrifying when you have to experience it as their child, I think we all can agree that holding hands and a little tongue is way better than shouting and throwing plates.

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    #6

    My Father Tracking Me While I’m On A Date

    My Father Tracking Me While I’m On A Date

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

    I don't get the whole parent tracking. Like, she could do whatever she wanted in the restroom of any of these places. For gods sake, stop treating daughters like they are your chattel.

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    #8

    Came Across This Parent On Twitter

    Came Across This Parent On Twitter

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    Like Fjallmadur said in earlier interviews with Bored Panda, people recently have gotten offended and tried to incorrectly label r/Cringetopia as a right-wing, white supremacist, and anti-LGBT subreddit. "That is the furthest from the truth," the mod highlighted.

    "We have a very diverse team of people from all walks of life, and we continue to discuss mod policy amongst ourselves with everyone, whether they be new mods or ones who've been here from the beginning, to decide what gets removed and what stays. Tensions nowadays are high, of course, but we are committed to providing a subreddit that breaks the walls of division and allows a place where everyone can enjoy cringy content regardless of their principles."

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    #9

    I Have Several Questions

    I Have Several Questions

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    #10

    Mom Wants To Get Her 5 Year Old Child A Tattoo

    Mom Wants To Get Her 5 Year Old Child A Tattoo

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

    I recall reading about a parent forcing a tattoo on his kid. The dad was jailed and must pay restitution to his son when he is released.

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    #11

    Great Parenting

    Great Parenting

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

    Decided to teach my kids early about the sexualization and dehumanization of women.

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    I guess an important thing to remember is that appearing on r/Cringetopia (or on this list) doesn't automatically mean that everyone is mocking you to the core of your existence. It's just that people think you acted funny once.

    Of course, it's scary. Neurologists and psychologists have proposed that the pain of social rejection is similar to the pain of physical injury, yet more memorable than the latter. No wonder we avoid it.

    But nobody's perfect. So why not just laugh at yourself?

    #12

    Really Bad Parenting

    Really Bad Parenting

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    Robert T
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The problem with stupid people is that they don't know they are stupid.

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    #14

    My "Mother" When I Commented Facts On Her Anti-Vax Posts

    My "Mother" When I Commented Facts On Her Anti-Vax Posts

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    #15

    Shooting A Schools Computer Because Your Daughter Is Talking To Boys...

    Shooting A Schools Computer Because Your Daughter Is Talking To Boys...

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

    I'm going to go out on a limb and say this dude owns more than one red hat.

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    #18

    Parental Love

    Parental Love

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

    Not my cup of tea. However, you can see the love for his kid. Cringe, maybe, good day? Most likely.

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    #19

    Listen To Your Parents

    Listen To Your Parents

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    #21

    Broke Single Mother

    Broke Single Mother

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

    This post must be.related to the one saying "I wish we could chose our baby's father" :)))

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    #22

    My Mom Is Putting Up Cameras In My Room Now

    My Mom Is Putting Up Cameras In My Room Now

    The Reddit user talked to Bored Panda about the unusual situation: “My mother is out quite a bit, so maybe that was the reason she put up the camera. Maybe she felt that she needed to watch me while she was out, but she never told me the exact reason.” They also said that they have “already confronted” their mother “with the argument that what she's doing is illegal and an invasion of privacy. So now I've taken them down and plan to keep taking the cameras down if she puts up more.”

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    #23

    This Sticker

    This Sticker

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    #24

    Eventually She Will Hate Her Parents For This

    Eventually She Will Hate Her Parents For This

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    Mihai Mara
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kviiilyn. Wow. Unique. Her best friend must be Airwrecka (pronounced Erika).

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    #26

    I’m Sure This 10-Year-Old Kid Made His Own Informed Decision To Support Trump After Reviewing His Stances On Public Policy

    I’m Sure This 10-Year-Old Kid Made His Own Informed Decision To Support Trump After Reviewing His Stances On Public Policy

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    #27

    Parents Of A Friend, Found On Facebook:

    Parents Of A Friend, Found On Facebook:

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    #28

    Dad Posts This Convo He Had With My 8 Year Old Brother. Then Tags 40 People To Make Sure They All Like His Sexism. 😐

    Dad Posts This Convo He Had With My 8 Year Old Brother. Then Tags 40 People To Make Sure They All Like His Sexism. 😐

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    #29

    I Rolled My Eyes Way Too Hard.

    I Rolled My Eyes Way Too Hard.

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    #30

    Parents Who Do This And Then Wonder Why Their Kid's Getting Bullied At School

    Parents Who Do This And Then Wonder Why Their Kid's Getting Bullied At School

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    #32

    My Mom Accidentally Got Hold Of My Instagram Acc And Sent This To My High School Friend. I Didn't Know This Happend Until Now

    My Mom Accidentally Got Hold Of My Instagram Acc And Sent This To My High School Friend. I Didn't Know This Happend Until Now

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    Nitin Korupolu
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The above sentence is in the Indian language "Telugu" It means "If you want you also play" and "It's good"

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    #33

    Think About My Child's Genitalia!

    Think About My Child's Genitalia!

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    #34

    Responsible Parenting

    Responsible Parenting

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    Nikki Sevven
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holiday trees are pagan, not Christian. Bringing a live tree into your house and putting lights on it is sympathetic magic to hasten the return of Spring.

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    #36

    My Mom Friend Sent This To Me Today

    My Mom Friend Sent This To Me Today

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

    yet, somehow, they believe in the fiction that is their religious brainwashing

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    #38

    My 2nd Year Of College (20f) I Went To My Friends 21st Birthday And I Texted My Mom When I Arrived To Let Her Know My Phone Was Going To Be Charging Across The Room, She Had My Locations On - Less Than 20 Minutes Later The Cops Were At My Friends Door. Wasn’t Invited To Many Parties After That!

    My 2nd Year Of College (20f) I Went To My Friends 21st Birthday And I Texted My Mom When I Arrived To Let Her Know My Phone Was Going To Be Charging Across The Room, She Had My Locations On - Less Than 20 Minutes Later The Cops Were At My Friends Door. Wasn’t Invited To Many Parties After That!

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    #39

    My Mother's Cringe Bumper Stickers. No My Flash Wasn't On It Was The Reflection Of The Sun.

    My Mother's Cringe Bumper Stickers. No My Flash Wasn't On It Was The Reflection Of The Sun.

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    #40

    Rogue Karen Upset About Inclusion

    Rogue Karen Upset About Inclusion

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    Cadena Norton
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dude all boys need to get this info. Have u seen how clueless they r about female bodies

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    #41

    While Looking For An Example Of A 'Cringe Family Portrait'

    While Looking For An Example Of A 'Cringe Family Portrait'

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    #42

    I Could Feel The Cringe Increase The Further I Read

    I Could Feel The Cringe Increase The Further I Read

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    #43

    I'm Not Sure What's Worse, That Caption Or Her Mom Grabbing Her Like That

    I'm Not Sure What's Worse, That Caption Or Her Mom Grabbing Her Like That

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    #44

    Some People Shouldn't Be Parents

    Some People Shouldn't Be Parents

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    Sonia M
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean...I guess the parent meant well? But it is really strange. Black lives matter would have been better for example

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    #45

    Imagine This Being Your Mother.

    Imagine This Being Your Mother.

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    #46

    Parents Be Aware

    Parents Be Aware

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

    Amazing how something which has been on the market for so long is suddenly link to your conspiracy theories

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    #47

    Good Parenting

    Good Parenting

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    #49

    My Dad Spewing Political Nonsense After I Told Him I Was Trans And Getting The Vaccine Then Swiftly Went Into No-Contact After He Verbally Abused My Mother (His Ex-Wife). We Are Encouraging Him To Go To A Therapist But I Don't Feel Like Having A Relationship At All After This

    My Dad Spewing Political Nonsense After I Told Him I Was Trans And Getting The Vaccine Then Swiftly Went Into No-Contact After He Verbally Abused My Mother (His Ex-Wife). We Are Encouraging Him To Go To A Therapist But I Don't Feel Like Having A Relationship At All After This

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

    yes, because his daughters feelings are linked to politics ... what else could it be in his "point of you"?

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    #50

    Come Here, Son

    Come Here, Son

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    #51

    This Painting My Parents Hung In Their Dining Room

    This Painting My Parents Hung In Their Dining Room

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

    Wtf is going on. Is this 'Jesus is an American' or something? I don't see anything partisan, so that's something I guess....no, no it's not. It's still absurd.

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    #52

    Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions

    Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions

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    #53

    Mom Teaching Her Son To Swim Is Loving This A Bit Too Much

    Mom Teaching Her Son To Swim Is Loving This A Bit Too Much

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    #54

    This Poster I Got From My Parents When I Was Twelve

    This Poster I Got From My Parents When I Was Twelve

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    #55

    My Own Mother Posted This And I Feel Second Hand Embarrassment. The Comments Don't Help

    My Own Mother Posted This And I Feel Second Hand Embarrassment. The Comments Don't Help

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    #56

    Just Keeping Everyone Up To Date

    Just Keeping Everyone Up To Date

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

    So. Posting this on social media definitely is weird, creepy and definitely inappropriate. But the party itself? If they have a good relationship with their daughter, it's a nice idea. First period *can* be scary, especially if sex-ed in your school sucks or is nonexistent. Painful, too. This way at least poor child will identify it also with something nice. I'd prefer that than my mom awkwardly-whispering about "well... when girl reaches certain age... ugh... you know..."

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    #57

    Dear God My Parents Are So White...

    Dear God My Parents Are So White...

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

    Tbh I find it a bit funny. Not like I'd like to have it in my bathroom, but I'd snort with amusement seeing something like this at my friends'.

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    #58

    What A Good Birthday Cake From Mother

    What A Good Birthday Cake From Mother

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    #60

    This Person Is An Adult And Mother Of Two.

    This Person Is An Adult And Mother Of Two.

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

    that's probably why she peed herself at work - the mother of two part

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    #61

    Because Dads Don’t Know How To Handle Being A Parent Right?

    Because Dads Don’t Know How To Handle Being A Parent Right?

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    #63

    Another Parent Making Up A Fake Story About Their Child For Likes And Shares.

    Another Parent Making Up A Fake Story About Their Child For Likes And Shares.

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    Emily Macaluso
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've worked with people with autism and am married to one and when has autism EVER been associated with being good at emotional recognition from faces ?!

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    #64

    Oh You Think Your Mom Is Cool? My Mom Just Took The Picture Of Me Off Of Her Phone And Now Ray Is Her Wallpaper. I Wanted Her To Like Mcr. Not Become Obsessed

    Oh You Think Your Mom Is Cool? My Mom Just Took The Picture Of Me Off Of Her Phone And Now Ray Is Her Wallpaper. I Wanted Her To Like Mcr. Not Become Obsessed

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    #65

    My Blanket Cover That My Parents Bought In Their ‘Minion Faze’. I Would Get Rid Of It But It’s My Only Good Cover Hhhhhh

    My Blanket Cover That My Parents Bought In Their ‘Minion Faze’. I Would Get Rid Of It But It’s My Only Good Cover Hhhhhh

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    #66

    What A Nice Mother.

    What A Nice Mother.

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    #67

    Haha Holesum 100 Chungus

    Haha Holesum 100 Chungus

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