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Talking to The National (the publisher, not the band), Elaine Wallace, senior lecturer in marketing at the National University of Ireland Galway (so many nationals!), said there's a lot of research showing that people like to receive likes and are motivated to seek them. "People engage in all sorts of practices to get them, and it keeps them coming back," Wallace explained.

But the negative psychological effect of the desire to collect likes has been freely admitted for many years by both Facebook and Instagram. In 2016, Instagram's then chief executive, Kevin Systrom, for example, told The Wall Street Journal: "We need to have a place where you feel free to post whatever you want without the nagging fear of, did someone like that or not?"

Years later, however, there's no such place in sight. People still go above and beyond for internet points, trying to impress folks they don't even know. And when I say beyond, I mean burning fellow plane passengers with a high-powered laser and giving up a child after you learn you can't include them in your videos.

To show how desperate some of us are for temporary online fame, we invite you to take a look at the recent posts we found on the subreddit r/justforsocialmedia. But if you scroll through the list and think that's it, fire up our earlier publication on this community. Sadly, there's way more.

#1

Give Your Grandson A Cake *they* Want

Give Your Grandson A Cake *they* Want

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

Honestly only people with the mentality of a 4 year old would like trump! Poor kid

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Booty Shots At Auschwitz!!!!

Booty Shots At Auschwitz!!!!

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

Absolutely tasteless and downright offensive to all the victims of Auschwitz, the holocaust and their families. Have some respect!

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However, even if some stunt makes a person popular on social media, chances are it's not that great. According to Pamela Rutledge, Ph.D., M.B.A., and Director of the Media Psychology Research Center and faculty in the media psychology program at Fielding Graduate University, influencers' success relies less on their content and more on their ability to maintain an emotional connection with their fans, which can change quickly.

"Social media fame is more fragile and less likely to endure compared to the celebrity of actors and musicians. It may seem like some traditional performers became famous 'overnight,' but almost all worked for many years cultivating their craft and building a resume, hoping for a break-out moment," Rutledge wrote in Psychology Today. "While traditional celebrity certainly takes advantage of social media for fan engagement, social media fame is different. It has created a new class of celebrity — influencers — that takes advantage of network connectivity, peer-to-peer communication and bandwagon behaviors, so information and influence spread faster. This works well for fame based on the ability to attract attention through zealous extroversion, appeal, and a willingness to push the envelope rather than traditional performance skills."

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#3

Imagine ... Uggh

Imagine ... Uggh

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#4

Influencers Jailed In Bali For Fake Mask Video Prank, To Be Deported As 'Soon As Possible'

Influencers Jailed In Bali For Fake Mask Video Prank, To Be Deported As 'Soon As Possible'

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#5

It’s Just A Prank Bro

It’s Just A Prank Bro

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Rutledge also pointed out that at least in the US, people love to put celebrities up on pedestals as if they were "above it all." So when they misbehave, as most do when they believe in their own superiority, us regular folk take great relish pulling them back down to earth to show them and us that they're not so special after all. It makes us feel better about ourselves. Not everyone, however, can take the fall.

"This is a tough time to tumble down from the heights. Between the social hypersensitivity to social justice issues and the knee-jerk tendency to 'cancel' people based on the behavior or word of others (often without nuance or regard to facts), there is a perfect storm for a crash ... Brands are subject to the same consumer whims that drive fan behavior but unlike celebrities who can sometimes benefit from bad press, brands don't have that luxury. They will jump ship at the first sign of any serious social transgressions. For influencers basking in sudden fame and wealth, the trajectory down from those dizzying and lucrative heights can be equally steep."

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The best experiences are beyond the reach of an internet signal. Why sabotage them for imaginary temporary clout?

#6

Burning People With A High Powered Laser And Getting Yourself Banned From An Airport For Clout

Burning People With A High Powered Laser And Getting Yourself Banned From An Airport For Clout

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

Sounds like assault or possibly terrorism, as its a weapon on a plane, to me

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#8

Couple Gives A Child Up After Learning They Can’t Include Them In Their Videos

Couple Gives A Child Up After Learning They Can’t Include Them In Their Videos

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#9

Tiktok Must Be Stopped

Tiktok Must Be Stopped

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#10

Imagine Going To Jail For A Tiktok

Imagine Going To Jail For A Tiktok

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

Tell me you're not very bright, without telling me, you're not very bright.

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#11

Wcgw Pretending To Have The Coronavirus

Wcgw Pretending To Have The Coronavirus

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#12

A Guy Sprayed Gorilla Glue On His Hair Cause He Didnt Believe The Gorilla Glue Woman Was Telling The Truth

A Guy Sprayed Gorilla Glue On His Hair Cause He Didnt Believe The Gorilla Glue Woman Was Telling The Truth

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

Exactly like people who don't believe the virus is serious and end up in the hospital or dead

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#14

Great Way To Ruin Your Life And Other People’s Lives

Great Way To Ruin Your Life And Other People’s Lives

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

If all those wanting to try this, could get together somewhere away from the rest of us, I could sell tickets.

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#15

When You Use Your Nanas Death As An Excuse To Show Off Your Tattoos

When You Use Your Nanas Death As An Excuse To Show Off Your Tattoos

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#16

Wasting All That Food Just For A Photo

Wasting All That Food Just For A Photo

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

No I heard he gave it all away to the homeless, but they wouldn't touch it. Something about too much meat balls.

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#17

Wow, So Quirky

Wow, So Quirky

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

As you scroll down, it becomes clearer that there are an unbelievable amount of stupid people amongst us.

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#18

Harassing People While Shopping Is Classified As A "Prank"

Harassing People While Shopping Is Classified As A "Prank"

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

Note how the big brave "prankster" picks on the older guy. I tell you what, try it with me and get a free punch in the mouth.

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#19

She Knew She Would Get A Reaction With Her Funeral Dress

She Knew She Would Get A Reaction With Her Funeral Dress

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

'I don't give a fk about what people may think.' No, that's the exact opposite of the truth because why else would you be posting it online?

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#20

Hot Glued A Toilet Onto Your Head

Hot Glued A Toilet Onto Your Head

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#21

Brain Dead For Social Media

Brain Dead For Social Media

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

That's the issue with adults that put this garbage on social media. They don't have any idea that they are influence younger children who can't think for themselves.

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#22

Imagine Going To Supermarkets Just To Destroy Food

Imagine Going To Supermarkets Just To Destroy Food

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

Oh, I know, people world-wide are struggling for food, so I will destroy some. Unbelievable.

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#23

I Hate People Like This

I Hate People Like This

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

He should be made to buy everything and donate it to people that need it

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#24

Let Me Film A Tiktok Infront Of My Dying Friend

Let Me Film A Tiktok Infront Of My Dying Friend

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#25

All I Can Think Is Ants... Ants Everywhere

All I Can Think Is Ants... Ants Everywhere

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#26

The Lie Was Obvious, But That Didn’t Stop The Likes

The Lie Was Obvious, But That Didn’t Stop The Likes

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

This is definitely not fake. My cat just told me she was there and saw it happen.

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#27

Don't Warn Him Or Scare Off The Bear, Just Film

Don't Warn Him Or Scare Off The Bear, Just Film

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

There's another bear filming behind the trees saying 'This is going to look great on TikTok."

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#28

Disturbing Everybody's Shopping Experience

Disturbing Everybody's Shopping Experience

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#30

When Daddy Didn’t Give You Enough Attention When You Were Young

When Daddy Didn’t Give You Enough Attention When You Were Young

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

oh well, once you get a fine and an arrest you won't be given a visa for france ever again

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#31

Creating A Mess In A Store For Literally No Reason

Creating A Mess In A Store For Literally No Reason

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#32

Disney Employee Posts Videos Breaking Rules At Disneyworld, Is Promptly Fired And Banned From Disneyworld

Disney Employee Posts Videos Breaking Rules At Disneyworld, Is Promptly Fired And Banned From Disneyworld

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

I wasn´t aware that "wide open" is the same as "unlocked". If only there was a word for when doors are not open, but not locked. Hmm, please, help, I cannot think of one on my own.

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#35

Texas Mother Poses As 13-Year-Old Daughter And Attends Her Class For Social Media Attention - Gets Arrested

Texas Mother Poses As 13-Year-Old Daughter And Attends Her Class For Social Media Attention - Gets Arrested

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

I thought she was trying to show that the security was not good in the school no? At least that's how it was presented at some news i saw unless it's a different person

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#36

Squashing Supermarket Oranges Just To Get A Good Portrait

Squashing Supermarket Oranges Just To Get A Good Portrait

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#37

Tasering Your Friend For Views

Tasering Your Friend For Views

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

You can seriously injure and even kill someone with those things if you don't know of their health conditions.

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#38

Don't Even Know What He Just Snorted

Don't Even Know What He Just Snorted

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J.L. Martin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm going to guess that is (firm or extra-firm) tofu. I do not have much faith in our future after reading all of these.

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

Tiktok is controlled by a regime that facilitates genocide and tries to propaganda its views onto the world: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/sep/25/revealed-how-tiktok-censors-videos-that-do-not-please-beijing - when will we finally start to show responsibility and BAN THAT SH!T?

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

Yes @Moondrop! It seems to be silken tofu, the softest tofu!

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Bro my lil brother loves this video he laughs hard and he is three :/

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

Stop showing your 3yr old brother this trash. You're just helping to enable all these idiots and at the same time teaching your brother this is acceptable and desirable behavior.

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#39

Tiktoker Takes Back iPhone He Gifted To Little Girl After Filming

Tiktoker Takes Back iPhone He Gifted To Little Girl After Filming

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#40

Man Drinks Bottle Of Rubbing Alcohol For Facebook Live

Man Drinks Bottle Of Rubbing Alcohol For Facebook Live

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

I checked the link and apparently the idiot survived. It's probably too much to hope that he learned his lesson, though.

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#41

Imagine The Work That The Workers Gonna Have To Go Through Cleaning This

Imagine The Work That The Workers Gonna Have To Go Through Cleaning This

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

People that don't respect animals come first one my hate list! People that don't respect workers definitely come second!!!

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#42

Having A Romantic Date In The Middle Of The Road

Having A Romantic Date In The Middle Of The Road

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#43

Ruining Someone’s Night For Some Internet Points On Tiktok

Ruining Someone’s Night For Some Internet Points On Tiktok

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Hurting Yourself For Some Internet Points

Hurting Yourself For Some Internet Points

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

I'm fine with the idiots hurting themselves instead of others. They're thinning the herd, as is nature's way.

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#45

Just Stop

Just Stop

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

Like this you are sure you will not find a single hair in your food! You will find plenty

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#47

Idiot Eats A Firecracker For Internet Points

Idiot Eats A Firecracker For Internet Points

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#50

Doing Something Illegal Then Showing It Off As A "Life Hack"

Doing Something Illegal Then Showing It Off As A "Life Hack"

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

I'm gonna be downvoted but since airlines are getting more and more ridiculous, people will start doing this more and more often!! They charge you even for your purse now and recently i had this experience: had a luggage and a cabin suitcase and my luggage was not overweight! They didn't weight my cabin one until i reached the gates where they told me it's overweight and made me take out things and carry them on my hands until i pass the gates!! If it was weighed earlier i would have put them in the luggage! What was the f*****g point of taking them out for two minutes and put them back in after the gate?

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#52

I Hate People

I Hate People

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

Oh cool, now dog paws will be stepping in glass because you thought having a tantrum would make you popular among a bunch of anonymous people on the internet.

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#53

Peanut Pain

Peanut Pain

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

Peanut butter is one of the highest requested items from my local food bank - protein without needing additional ingredients or steps to serve it. Glad it's being put to good use (eye roll). What a twit.

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#54

Like, What’s Even The Point Of Doing This...?

Like, What’s Even The Point Of Doing This...?

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

God, I hope they don't use that cutting board for actual food---the bacteria count must be through the roof.

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#57

Dancing In Front Of Her Deceased Mother

Dancing In Front Of Her Deceased Mother

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#61

Just Why

Just Why

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

In the grand scheme of things, this is actually pretty tame. Probably costed about 20-25 dollars total.

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#62

Just Why?

Just Why?

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

At least she’s not hurting anyone else like some of the fckers here

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