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In case you weren't previously aware, the world we live in today is plagued by double standards, which most people are happy to ignore in the name of 'keeping the peace.' When Twitter users were asked by Hashtag Roundup to share some double standard examples using the hashtag #NowThatsADoubleStandard, they disturbed that peace like there was no tomorrow.

Some of them are 'classics' that we're all familiar with; men being made to feel ashamed for crying, women being called 'bitches' because of their confidence, and the debate over who, exactly, is allowed to go jogging with their top off. To save you the trouble of combing through the busy Twittersphere, we've compiled some of the best Tweets to the thread right here on Bored Panda for your viewing pleasure. Or displeasure, because, let's face it, double standards in social interactions are pretty infuriating.

Scroll down to take it all in, and let us know what you think in the comments.

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

wait is that true? on what logic does this based on?

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

On the logic that the sad old politicians who think rape is ok but abortion isn't, but can't get it up any more, can still get a boner when they're being misogynistic a******s.

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

Well, in the country were I live, you can go to your family doctor and they give the birth control for free. Some other methods are not included,like the ring or the pad but they have many different brands of pills for free and also condoms.

Hari Onago
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I believe this is also relevant because how many times women have to be lectured about how they should hurry up and have kids early since it is irresponsible for them to wait later on and so on? Yet (aside from the many instances where viagra serves other purposes) limp d*ck it's nature's way of saying men should not longer be reproducing yet many are constantly defying nature. It is absurd.

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

When boobs are acceptable to show when it is in sexual use (like a girl selling hamburgers in a bikini), but when breastfeeding a baby, they are an abomination.

Master Markus
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, that's the U.S. where you have a disgusting cretins of the religious right in positions of power.

Sh1nsengum1 KondouIsao
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha. That's the funniest thing I've heard all day. Where did you come up with this great joke?

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

I live in Germany and have to pay the pill myself. Insurance only covers it if there are medical reasons. But honestly I can live with 50€ for a year.

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Jörg Zingler
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, no clue where you live but in Germany birth control is free for girls under 18 and Viagra isn't covered in any health insurance.

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

This isn't true of all insurances. But I am sure there are some crappy insurances that don't.

Linda H Luick Hoffmann
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most birth control wasn't covered by insurance until they started covering Viagra. That's been years ago.

Bettina Krumböck
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

in germany viagra is coverde by insurance, reading glasses are not (completely). men should be able to have sex, but not see with who ¿¿¿ ;)

Eric Cox
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe at Hobby Lobby it's obviously cheaper to provide birth control than pay for a child birth, insurance companies aren't stupid. Almost all cover both.

Kathleen Hitchcock
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This entire thing sounds like kids sling mud,why can't people black white male female just go about your business happy and kind to,others and mind your pun business.

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Dan H
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Birth control pills are covered by Rx/prescriptions coverage

lazy panda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not all completely cover the cost. There's also the fact that some women cannot take certain birth controls because they will literally ruin your life.

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

Can someone please give more info about this? I suppose this is a reality in the USA? But I thought that you have the kind of insurance you choose so..., sorry just a really interesting topic and I'd love to learn more. Thanks. :)

Blue Cicada
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The government relies on Americans to get their insurance through their employers (employer gets group rates on plans through for-profit insurance companies). However, employers don't have to provide insurance if the company is small, you only work seasonally, you work 34 or fewer hours a week, etc. I have 2 jobs, never scheduled more than 30 hours, so employers don't provide insurance. That means, if we're poor enough, we get government paid insurance (Medicaid). Otherwise, like me, we pay out of pocket for independent plans with one of the for-profit insurers. Affordable Health Care Act helped us get more choices and better prices on independent plans, but not much better. 2 jobs, 40% of my income is for insurance, the portions of medical bills not covered by insurance and prescriptions, for one adult and one college student.

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Hamish Mckenzie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I believe the premise is that the government is benefited more by families who have children, which means they'd prefer viagra, something that contributes to births than something that stops them

Ken Dac
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Abortions are covered by taxes sooooooooo... Why should birth control. Also not every man will suffer from ED, however almost every woman will get her period. So for the insurance company it makes more sense for them to cover Viagra rather than birth control pills. Less money to spend, more money in their pockets. Also Viagra is used to create life, birth control doesnt, each drug is different from each other and has a different purpose. I live in Canada so that's how it works in Canada as far as I know. Stop comparing apples to oranges.

Kristina Zaccagnini
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No that’s not true....insurance cover birth control and is way cheaper then vigra

Pobin Rice
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Obviously. Don’t wanna have kids don’t have sex if you wanna have sex but you can’t you’re f****d .... hence insurance

Larry A DeShane jr
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not always true. Depends on your plan. This is a commonly used and baseless claim. My plan covers birth control and not viagra. My friend has a plan that covers neither. I work with people that help people sign up for ACA and many plans cover birth control.

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

Re: stille20. My first comment was actually meant to be a response to my second comment, and I mistakenly put them as separate. My point was that BOTH have multiple purposes and insurance covering one but not the other is illogical and detrimental. When I was a teen I was almost put on birth control by my doctor because I basically had a non stop period that was starting to lead to more serious issues. The primary purpose, as well as the secondary purpose of both is very important and should be covered by all insurances. I apologize for not making this more clear, and thank you for pointing out that I seemed to be arguing that ED medication was more important than birth control

Cole hazelton
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Viagra is a medication for high blood pressure. You only know of it because of its famous side effect.

Heather Hollenbeck
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fertility treatment isnt covered but sex changes are for many insurance plans.Or birth control is much more widely covered than fertility treatment. More than a double standard.

Maria T.
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is Viagra? Please tell me, not sure if I should google it or not.

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

It's drug that help men when they have erection issues. And have few other medical purposes.

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William Bell
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have seen this posted in many places for almost 20 years. Yet I have had several different medical plans during that time and never has any of my plans covered Viagra or any of the other similar medications. It makes me question how true this statement really is.

Šimon Špaček
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know how is it in States but here it might be covered when it is used for medical reason.

Aarron Forste
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Better argument. Male contraceptives are covered by health insurance, so why isn't Female contraceptives covered? This isn't true though.

Izzy's Maid
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Viagra is NOT covered by insurance. PLEASE LOOK UP S**T BEFORE YOU SWALLOW IT WHOLESALE.

Gerry Higgins
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Complete Oposites Viagra corrects a failure of the body to work naturally. Birth control prevents the body from working naturally.

Sean Montgomery
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never seen Viagra covered by insurance, but I've seen lots of fertility treatments for women covered. I think that's a poor example. In Canada I've never heard of a plan that doesn't cover birth control, but would cover Viagra.

Gary White
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6 years ago

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That's because Viagra is insurance, birth control is prevention.

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

Seriously? God how the f**k do people not understand that BC is used for soooooo much more than that?? It's 2017!

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Sarina Norman
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6 years ago

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Why should birth control be paid by the government or by health insurance? Fertility isn't a disease!

Kevin Hand
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6 years ago

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viagra is used for more than just ED https://www.accessrx.com/blog/erectile-dysfunction/7-conditions-viagra-is-used-to-treat-besides-ed/

Kaili Kliimask
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So are birth control pills. They aren't just used for preventing pregnancy. They reduce menstrual cramps, lighten periods, they help prevent bone thinning, acne, cysts in the breasts and ovaries, anemia, serious infections in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus, pms and endometrial and ovarian cancers etc.

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Jason Sitomer
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6 years ago

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Viagra and birth control do pretty different things...

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

Yes. Birth control helps with soooooo many issues while viagra keeps an old guy's d**k hard.

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Ray Gemnizarr
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6 years ago

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Viagra is also known for being a vasolidator. If a baby has BPD and cannot be administered with NO; therefore, the baby is given a vasolidator or in other words, Viagra.

lazy panda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And women use birth control for a myriad of heath issues, so what's your point?

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Gavin Ivey
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Women can go to the free clinic and get birth control on tax payer dollars. Men can't get viagra for free.

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

Men don't NEED to get an erection. (I mean don't get me wrong, I want men's parts to work right but....) Women NEED birth control for many, many reasons that have nothing to do with preventing pregnancy.

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

Y'know, because of this stupid double standard, I find out almost impossible to cry when I need to let go of sorrow and pain. There's many a time I wished I could cry but couldn't.

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Lara B.
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Still can't believe that this man is the actual president of the United States of America. What the hell is wrong with that country???

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Chocolate Quente e Biscoitos
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not all teachers are great.. They are humans and as in all areas, some can be pretty crappy humans. I had some awesome teachers, but also had my share of bad ones..

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

When I go home with someone, I write a quick Whatsapp to a close friend who I go out with and where he lives. In case I will get murdered the police will has more clues.

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Beaver-Moose
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is especially bad. Grey hair should be seen as a sign of wisdom, not age. Also, i think this is a stereotype because women tend to dye their hair more often than men.

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Pseudo Puppy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've met plenty of creepy cute people, and some truly charasmatic, intelligent, funny "not-so-cute" (according to once culture's very limited, commercialised interpretation of "cute") people who I adore spending time with.

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

I always get told I'm skinny. People don't think anything of it, but it's starting to hurt.

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Keyz Karanza
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The grown up equivalent of sticking fingers in your ears and going "LALALALALALALALA!"

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rai mei
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

at least gamers are better thinkers than phoners (if that word exists)

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Angela Campbell
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

calling yourself "pro-life" but only caring about the fetus till it born

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

This is so true... I have many friends who have had this experience when dating. We often discuss if it's a trend in society today, that people don't want to compromise, but wish for their potential partners to be a perfect match.

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Little Menace
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am an avid horror film fan and this has bothered me a lot. I personally find sex scenes stupid and unnecessary and have often found myself to chose a 13 rated film over an 18 because I can expect more gore and less sex. That shouldn't be.

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Ehren Thomsen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let me be pedantic and point out that Eric here did not mean "sexually or sexyly kissing". Just a simple pek on the cheeck between two men is enough to make most of the people freak out.

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Zori the degu
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, I consider this girl funny but not because she's overweight, she just looks like a funny, cheerful person.

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Tabitha Lee
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HOP called for Franken's resignation while being led by Trump who bragged about groping women.

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Ian Carter
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so your only angry American Gis were killed? not all the millions of allied fighters trying to protect the world from at tyrannical regime or the millions of innocent Jews? This is a good point but its worded really badly. All Nazis are evil no matter when they live/lived or what country they are from.

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Zori the degu
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that this is completely unfair, so I rebel by only shaving twice a month and only in spring and early autumn, for this is the time when you have to go to school and the weather is hot.

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

I'm so tired of getting called a witch when I just casually fly over the street >:C.

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

Depends how harmful the opinion is: "I don't like a tv show" vs. "Kill all f**s".

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Sheila Weila
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congress makes retirement (Social security) and healthcare mandates for us, and then exempt themselves.

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Pi...
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's like, a dozen spiders had a contest on his head, to build the whispiest webs! I'm so obsessed with his weird hair n orange tan! Lol. At the very least, he's good meme fodder!

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George Cristian Popa
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I Romania you can stay all day long on a beach topless, nobody boders you. In mall or restaurant nobody goes in topless, man or woman. But on beach you are free.

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frederic eeckman
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't really see the double standard here... I'm vegeterian AND I donc "discard carelessly my rubbish", so what's the point ? Is there like an "exclusively vegeterian rubbish polluting the ocean" that I'm not aware of ? It concerns everyone actually, no matter what we eat !

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Matthew A
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah you are a perv if the naked person is in their bedroom and your peering through her window. If their walking down the street then its indecent exposure

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Mad Haberdasheress
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair here, the current POTUS gets away with things that would land most of us unwashed masses squarely behind bars, so. . .

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

I don't see where its acceptable for a guy to have multiple partners... he's still a cheater and gets dumped the same way a girl would be...

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