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People like to stand out from the crowd. Be unique and act differently. And it’s well and fine when you’re a teenager still building your personality and finding what you like and don’t like. But this struggle to not be like others to get attention gets stale really quickly when you’re an adult. You realize that the ‘not like other people’ phase is just that – a phase, and it seems pretty cringy in real life.

The I’m The Main Character community gives a pretty healthy dose of shaming to those guilty of constantly wanting to be the center of attention. It’s a subreddit with over 1.3 million members who like to roast self-absorbed people. I mean, if they were foolish enough to post their main character syndrome behavior, they need to be able to take the ridicule, right?

Bored Panda also reached out to Alexander Danvers, Ph.D., a social psychologist and Director of Treatment Outcomes at Sierra Tucson, who researches emotions and social interactions.

We asked him how professionals would describe 'Main Character Syndrome,' why some people act this way, and whether we all have some of that main character energy in us. After all, we're all the main characters of our lives, aren't we?

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Tesla Owner Thought They Were The Main Character…they Were Wrong

Tesla Owner Thought They Were The Main Character…they Were Wrong

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The popularity of the I'm The Main Character subreddit is a testament to how people detest those who publicly act like they're at the center of the world. The community also has one condition for its posts: they have to feature "deliberate attention-seeking behavior, entitlement, or individuals thinking they are more privileged than anyone else."

The subreddit is also against discrimination, harassment, racism, misogyny, bigotry, or personal attacks. Even if the main characters featured on the subreddit are extremely rude, the rules ask members not to harass them on their social media. The same goes for discussions among members: "There is always a real human with emotions behind the screen," the group cites Reddiquette.

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Cat Thinks Its The Main Character

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They Were Definitely Looking At Them

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Bear Hall
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, anything and everything to stop me thinking about my finances.

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To learn more about 'Main Character Syndrome' from a psychology professional's perspective, we reached out to Dr. Alex Danvers. Because the term gets thrown around online quite frequently, we were curious to know whether psychologists and mental health experts characterize it as a medical diagnosis.

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"'Main Character Syndrome' isn't a medical diagnosis," Danvers tells us. "It's a pop culture term, which means it has a looser definition, and people can use it in different ways. Typically, I see it used to mean that someone sees their life as a story—a TV drama or a romantic comedy—and puts themselves in the starring role."

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Invading Someone's Privacy And Insulting Them

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Jean-Louis Bolomey
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh dear. oh dear. But I am sure that it is something that a good therapist might be able to help you with :-)

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“Not My Order?” I Don’t Know What That Even Means…

“Not My Order?” I Don’t Know What That Even Means…

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Thinks The World Stops For Him Because He Spent Too Much On His Truck

Thinks The World Stops For Him Because He Spent Too Much On His Truck

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Little Wonder
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The wonderful thing about my car is it's so scratched up and dinged already, and also small, I would 100% do this.

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Dr. Danvers says that such a mindset can change the way a person thinks. Sometimes in big ways, sometimes in small ways. "At the problematic end, it can make the person too focused on themselves, always trying to shift conversations and social situations to center around the drama of their personal story."

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"This can cause someone to overlook other people’s thoughts or feelings, treating them as supporting characters. That can feel, to friends, like a lack of empathy or rudeness."

"But it can also lead to behaviors that are pretty common and less problematic," Danvers continues. "Like trying to present yourself as positively as possible or focusing on documenting your life on social media over engaging in the moment."

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Who Does This?!

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Danvers also notes that people engaging in narcissistic and entitled behavior might be masking other feelings, like feeling insecure or like they're not in control. "If someone is giving big main character energy, there's probably something deeper going on, and there are likely aspects of their life they aren't happy with," the social psychologist explains.

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Main Character At Starbucks

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Rosee_y
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know why this belongs here, because honestly this is very sweet.

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What Kind Of Welcome Was He Expecting?

What Kind Of Welcome Was He Expecting?

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The Pic Really Emphasizes Her Point

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Skara Brae
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The man in the rice field wonders why some creepy woman in her underwear is staring at him.

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In recent years, there has been much discussion about how people do not know how to act in public spaces anymore. Concertgoers keep throwing things at celebrities during concerts, and kids are destroying testers and being mean to Sephora employees. Did we forget how to act when we're not at home?

"The pandemic made a lot of people feel more anxious and less connected," Alex Danvers says. Since unhappiness and anxiety in daily life can lead to narcissistic behavior, he agrees that the pandemic and social media play a role in how we conduct ourselves in public spaces.

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The Bride Who's Wedding Cake Was A Life Size Version Of Herself Is Pretty Mc Behaviour

The Bride Who's Wedding Cake Was A Life Size Version Of Herself Is Pretty Mc Behaviour

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David
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If that's all cake - the thought of cutting it up is pretty cringe. At some point you have to cut off her head. Someone with a few drinks in them is going to make a lame joke about "I'll have a piece of that a...ss" and so on. I can't think of a graceful way to cut up a cake that looks like a human being.

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L H
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She should be forced to buy all those and then banned for life

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It's Like You're Obsessed With Me Or Something

It's Like You're Obsessed With Me Or Something

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"Depending on the way you use social media, it can be very anxiety-provoking," Danvers observes. "People do a lot of self-comparison there and can find themselves wanting. Becoming the main character of the story of your life is a way of using fantasy to cope with a harsh world."

"Right now, the world feels very uncertain and potentially dangerous to a lot of people," Dr. Danvers invites us to sympathize with the main characters. "There are wars, political instability, concerns about disease, and concerns about harms from climate change. These are real things that produce real anxiety, and in daily life, it often feels like we as individuals can't take action to meaningfully improve things."

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Omg I Visibly Cringed

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Skara Brae
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perhaps her mom drank and smoke, affecting her thought processes.

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How Rude To Advertise Ice Cream In A Day I Can’t Eat It!

How Rude To Advertise Ice Cream In A Day I Can’t Eat It!

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Mark
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People can still have lives outside of Christianity. Especially if you're not Christian

cerinamroth
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly! Do you not eat during the month of Ramadan in order to show your solidarity with Muslims? I bet you don't!!

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Aidan Campbell
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cincinnati has a population of around 300,000. I highly doubt that there are thousands of catholics in the area that devout.

Bill Mills
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or even if they were, would take this view on an ice cream ad posted on Ash Wednesday. Not everything is an anti-Catholic conspiracy Patirica...

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UncleJohn3000
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I can't suffer from my self-imposed pain if you're enjoying life right next to me!"

Pat Curran
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's been a long time, but I think I'd remember if there were some rule in Catholic doctrine that forbids ice cream on Ash Wednesday. OP might want to avoid looking at posts from Bonefish Grill on Fridays, though.

Kate C
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, I am Episcopalian but went to Catholic school (my Mom is Catholic), and my husband is Catholic, and none of us remember hearing about ice cream being forbidden on Ash Wednesday - or any day!

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Michael Largey
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fasting is giving up certain food items, usually meat. You can fast on Ash Wednesday and still have ice cream. Here's a Catholic who knows very little about Catholicism.

RabidChild
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Freedom of religion means we don't all have to follow your beliefs. Get over it.

Bored Poodle
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All I can think is that ice cream looks delicious. More left for us heretics, I guess!

Louise Stange-Wahl
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL Amen to my fellow heretic! (Your puppy photo is adorable. My Yorkie loves ice cream too!)

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DrBronxx
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seems different places have different rules for Ash Wednesday. We had three meals (no snacks) and no fish. Ice cream was technically allowed, but in our house that was more of a dessert after Sunday dinner sort of thing anyway.

Sergio Bicerra
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Many people fast everyday cause they don't have anything to eat, how dare you do it by choice! s/

Daniela Lavanza
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a Catholic and I hate (yes, I can) those "believers" who think the world revolves around them. Stupid zealots!

Diane H
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As an Ex catholic I never heard of anyone fasting. But then again I did give up religion for Lent.

Craig Reynolds
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fasting doesn't mean what you think it means. Catholics abstain from MEAT during Lent. People like you help explain all the religious wars in history.

meh
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When was eating ice cream a taboo on Ash Wednesday?

Scott Wilkins
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a diabetic your photos of ice cream offend and enrage me!!!! Nah, I'm cool. I just don't eat much anymore.

BlackCatWithWhiteSocks
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Umm HELLO PATRICIA?? Thousand of Cincinnati non Christians or even Christians that are not bother with regulation bo...cks from the religion authorities, would eat ice cream and appreciate that ice cream ad on any day. Didn't realise that a good chritian like you is anti common sense but I will forget you as soon as I finish this post....

Riley Quinn
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah Graeter's. Everyone knows you have to bow down to the poor beleaguered Christians who have to contend with soooo much each and every day.

Natasha
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bruh, Im a Christian, and I WILL eat ice cream on Ash Wednesday. Maybe its the Catholics that are extreme...

SkippityBoppityBoo
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Didn't realize @graeters is anti Catholic but I'll remember that next time I'm (finishes sentence for her) Getting My Knickers Allllll In A Self Righteousness Knot!!!...... P.S. I EXPECT FREE ICE CREAM FOR LIFE FOR CAUSING ME EMOTIONAL DAMAGE!!! 😭😭😭"

Timbob
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s people like you that give the rest of us Catholics a bad name !

Jacob Stone
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...aaand there you have it folks! the winner in the "jumping to conclusions" category for this years' online olympics!

Subhra Bikash Behera
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Christianity is not a scientific religion. It's just a small child who needs everything from everywhere. And history is full of evidences where church itself ordered to kill the greatest scientists.

Gary Geracci
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who Cares, Not all Folks are practicing Catholics. We Protestants like our Ice Cream too, Stupid

Pamela Christie
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And Graeters should remember this the next time you try to buy ice cream from them, too. They probably have your face on a 'do not serve' list posted at the register.

Uncle Schmickle
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How appalling ! Fancy the audacity of that company advertising ice cream. Work of the devil !

gilded panda
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Idk why but I hate it when someone thinks their religion applies to everyone no matter what

Celtic Pirate Queen
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, newsflash dumbass - not everyone is Catholic (although I have many recovering friends). I will now make it my life's mission to eat all the ice cream I can during lent and ESPECIALLY on Ash Wednesday.

EJN
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe all of the non-Catholics need the ice cream to put up with all of you pious Catholics.

Keisha
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I were the shop I would have given her a response. She would be banned from my shop every day of the year except Ash Wednesday.

Vicki Brown
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor baby! I expected her to be mad because she's having surgery tomorrow and isn;t allowed to eat today.

Deb Dedon
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is it with this 'all about me' stuff? Is it contagious?

Kat
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Muslim people fast for ENTIRE MONTH every year and I've never once heard them complain about food advertisements

Nykky
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't stand people that make religion their whole identity. Go find yourself my dude.

Kerry Carolan
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In catholicism, you are allowed one small vegetarian meal or two small vegetarian snacks that equal one meal while fasting - so ice cream is definitely allowed

Jasmyn JAY
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm catholic. I didn't Fast. I just didn't eat meat. I'm nor a die hard weirdo catholic tho.

Janis McClure
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then next time don't give up icecream, instead how about giving up your miserable attitude and entitlement. I think we all would appreciate it...how about that! Uggghh

Lavern Defazio
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8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, take Catholicism off the to do list. Hmmm.lets try Satanism. Im sure they'll let me eat ice cream when ever I want.

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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sainted Patricia would have a point if Graeters was doing a one-day sale that day in Vatican City. The stats for Cincinnati is 25% Catholic, but who knows how many actually fast on Ash Wednesday, let alone b***h about food ads.

Sunshine
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People take everything personally these days. I don't understand it.

Knitting Panda
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey, sweetheart. We can LOOK at ice cream on Ash Wednesday. And, somehow, I don't think it is in the spirit of self denial to get bent out of shape during Lent by the fact that temptations exist!

Mama Penguin
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a Catholic, I would totally eat ice cream on Ash Wednesday.

Jan Bowyer
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The whole world does not exist to follow your arbitrary rules. If it's a problem, STAY HOME

Lisa Peterson
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So sad I missed this! As a Cincinnatian, with some Catholic friends and family, I hope I didn't offend when i had Graeters that day!! 😂😂😂

Mike F
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey Patricia, grow TF up. You're not the only person who eats ice cream in Cincinnati and maybe if just set your clock up and hour and have a cone, you wouldn't be such a raging b!tch.

Hey!
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8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL. This reminds me of every time I told a Quebecer I was from Quebec, they always think I'm Roman Catholic. I'm not. They are shocked. Edit: I also sent my children to English school (Protestant) instead of French school (Catholic).

LakotaWolf (she/her)
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't forget that women get no bodily autonomy when it comes to whether they want to have children or not - birth control is a sin.

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Lesbian Thespian
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

not me being Catholic and eating biscuits on Ash Wednesday... SHOCK HORROR

Moosy Girl
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YEAH! Everyone knows you eat PLUM TARTS on ash wednesday! >:(

Rhoda Trotter
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is your whole state, city, and neighborhood only consists of Catholics?

David Beaulieu
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of my Uncle's "Those are the Catholics, they think they're the only ones up here.." joke.

Guess Undheit
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Meanwhile, the godbots whine if someone silently DOESN'T participate in religious c**p. Try saying "Have a good weekend" in December.

Lauren K
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Christians are just dying to be persecuted (okay, not all), so they'll seize on to anything that could possibly be interpreted as discriminatory.

geezeronthehill
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her co-religionists are a minority, world wide. Probably stings a little.

EarthGrowl
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww.. To bad. Normal people don't torture themselves trying to impress a God that obviously doesn't like them.

Andrés González
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a Catholic myself, this guy is an a*****e. I will fast on Ash Wednesday, you can have your ice cream.

Alexis Kirkwood
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These no lifers who call themselves "Christians" give the "we mind our own business and we don't blame anybody Christians" a bad name

Savage Susan
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m sure Graeter’s is shocked to find out only Catholics eat Graeter’s Ice Cream and that every one of them give it up for Lent.

Lena Flising
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people are able to buy ice cream today and eat it tomorrow.

Pollymere
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's offensive because so many (non-Muslim) Companies are mindful of Ramadan but then say Happy Easter on Good Friday... And it's actually a bit odd in a country that sees itself as Christian - whether people are or not.

Ronald
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

KAREN!!! Stop complaining, Twitch!!! Should the Jewish complain during Passover when BREAD is advertised??????

Mónica Elisabeth Sacco
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We.Catholics have confession for our sins. Eat icecream, confess and be happy..it works!

Duck
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...aaand??? who actually gives a ***k... what next, VEGANS TELLING US NOT TO EAT MEAT??? totally didnt happen!

Sessy1978
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow you're cranky! I think you're just hungry. Here have some ice cream 🍨🍦.

Surfing Panda
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not everyone is Catholic... and also: sane Catholics gave up fasting ages ago, on account of it being of no help to anybody.

Adrienne Kushner
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like good ice cream. I'm guessing raspberry with chocolate chunks.

Mary Beadle
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is always going to be a holiday or religious reason to complain about anything. If you are truly religious then keep walking past the ice cream shop.

HorseMuse
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whoaaaaa doggies, entitlement much? Life filled with narcissists, expecting the entire world to be in their head.

ArtistinResidence
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am Catholic and I’ve never fasted on Ash Wednesday. There is absolutely no compunction to do so. Crazy people saying crazy things just stir up problems. Now I’m gonna go have some ice cream.

Louise Stange-Wahl
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't you realize that most of the planet is not Christian? If something advertising on any beliefs' "special day" was forbidden there would be NO ice cream at all, and THAT is blasphemy! giant-ice-...61ea59.jpg giant-ice-cream-6601a8261ea59.jpg

Gypsy Lee
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very definition of Hangry. Here’s a steeping hot cup of clueless instead. Enjoy!

nm (he/him)
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's an opportunity for the OP to prove that he's a pious catholic, by withstanding the temptation to eat ice cream. Will save his soul.

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Javelina Poppers
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Take the bus next time, nobody on a bus feels like laughing. (Party bus excluded)

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Danvers says that people's self-absorbed behavior can become a way to deal with those problems. "That's when fantasy can come in as a protective measure—you might want to imagine that you're the hero in a scripted story because things always work out for them. What becomes important is the drama and learning the life lesson that the 'episode' was meant to teach."

That said, Dr. Danvers cautions against losing yourself in that kind of fantasy. "Of course, life doesn't come in episodes with conflicts that neatly resolve themselves, and this worldview can mess up people's real relationships with their real friends and family."

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David
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I swallowed it 15 minutes ago. How will I know when it kicks in?" "Oh you'll know!" /J

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Tour Guide Has The Spotlight😄

Tour Guide Has The Spotlight😄

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Skara Brae
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a hilarious photo. I'd print it and frame it. I doubt he realized the camera would focus on him and not the group. Also, if you have someone take your picture, check the results before you leave.

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The term 'Main Character Syndrome' is weird in a way. Because, when you think about it, aren't we all the main characters of our story? "In a general sense, we are the main characters of our lives," Danvers somewhat agrees. "Like a novel written from the first-person perspective, we can only really know our own thoughts and experience our own lives."

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The Bus Is Full And Multiple People Asked Her To Make Room And She Refused Because She Doesn’t Feel Safe Sitting Next To Other People

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User# 6
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tough egg, hard cheese. I'm sitting down, wether your leg is there or not is your choice.

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“Hate When People Don’t Recognize Me For How Much I Make”

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Bro Thinks He's The CEO Of Gaming

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But those with 'Main Character Syndrome' wish to be main characters not just in their lives. "When people are talking about 'Main Character Syndrome,' they're typically talking about something more extreme," Danvers notes. "They think of someone who is acting like social situations should be all about them, and a world where they are important to everyone around them."

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In A Post About Airport Health Hacks While Traveling With A Baby

In A Post About Airport Health Hacks While Traveling With A Baby

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#27

The Dress The Hair & Make Up Girl Wore To My Friends Beach Wedding

The Dress The Hair & Make Up Girl Wore To My Friends Beach Wedding

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Skara Brae
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8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ooh, I'll dress up as the bouquet, and you can toss me after the ceremony.

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"They think about someone who is more focused on crafting their own personal story than on paying attention to what's going on with their friends and communities," Dr. Danvers explains the difference. "This can lead to selfish or entitled behavior, and that is the type of thing that people can learn to—and be expected to—change."

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Posted Some Pics Of My Fiancé And Dogs, This Karen Who I Hadn’t Talked To In Over A Year Just Had To Make It About Her. And No I Did Not See Her Post

Posted Some Pics Of My Fiancé And Dogs, This Karen Who I Hadn’t Talked To In Over A Year Just Had To Make It About Her. And No I Did Not See Her Post

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#29

Entitlement

Entitlement

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A Trans Rabbit
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you should have asked in the first-place idiot, maybe that guy was really nice and you just ruined it. :<

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#30

Imagine Being So Entitled That You Make Everyone Drive 20mph Because That's What You Want

Imagine Being So Entitled That You Make Everyone Drive 20mph Because That's What You Want

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Skara Brae
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Driving like that is more likely to cause an accident, perhaps fatal.

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On the other hand, Dr. Danvers also says that thinking of yourself as a main character can certainly be empowering. "If you see yourself as important, you might be more willing to take good care of yourself and treat your values as important. That can be a positive change, especially for people who might otherwise feel depressed."

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"The key is balancing a healthy confidence in yourself against the need to be aware of how much space you're taking up and making sure you leave room for others in your story."

#32

He Is Just Built Different

He Is Just Built Different

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Skara Brae
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8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Or I escape just in time through a crease and swim up quickly." A perfect example of why schools need to teach critical thinking skills. Water pressure strong enough to crunch a submarine will certainly tenderize his majestic smugness. The Titan submarine was approximately 9000 ft/3000m down, approaching 300 times air pressure at sea level.

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#33

She's Two Main Characters

She's Two Main Characters

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David
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this is real, I wonder what airlines. Most clearly state in their terms the size of their seats and that if you need two seats you buy two tickets.

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#34

Do You Say Something If You’re Sitting There?

Do You Say Something If You’re Sitting There?

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#35

Yes You Went To The Store In A Dress And Everyone Stopped Their Shopping To Stare At You. Right

Yes You Went To The Store In A Dress And Everyone Stopped Their Shopping To Stare At You. Right

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Multa Nocte
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They glare because you are blocking the aisle and probably preaching to people about your supposed superiority after you left those fake Christian dollars at Denny's as a tip. That smug smile doesn't help much either. P.S. That's one ugly dress.

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#36

Jerk Tourists In Rosslyn Near Dc. Emergency Stopped Very Long Escalator With People On It During Rush Hour To Take Group Photo, Then Moved To Working Escalator. Needed Transit Worker To Explain Why That Was Wrong

Jerk Tourists In Rosslyn Near Dc. Emergency Stopped Very Long Escalator With People On It During Rush Hour To Take Group Photo, Then Moved To Working Escalator. Needed Transit Worker To Explain Why That Was Wrong

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#38

Mc Wants To Host A Real-Life "The Bachelorette"

Mc Wants To Host A Real-Life "The Bachelorette"

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Canandelabra
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell me you are a narcissist without telling me you are a narcissist 🏆

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#39

This Is Perpetually-Online Behavior If I've Ever Seen One

This Is Perpetually-Online Behavior If I've Ever Seen One

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#41

Gym Rules Don’t Apply

Gym Rules Don’t Apply

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#42

It’s Almost As If Women Only Spaces Are Made For This Very Reason

It’s Almost As If Women Only Spaces Are Made For This Very Reason

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Roxy222uk
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Funny there's so many spaces this type of men don't invade, such as Stroke Clubs or over 60s dinners, but are up in arms at being kept out of a woman only space. I just can't think why . . . .

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#43

This Girl At The Airport Waits Until The Queue Moves All The Way Forward To Move. People Confronted Her And She Said “It’s The Same If I Move Now Or Later”

This Girl At The Airport Waits Until The Queue Moves All The Way Forward To Move. People Confronted Her And She Said “It’s The Same If I Move Now Or Later”

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Mark
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is, it's just that you're holding up the back queue and possibly spilling out into the walking lane between the desks

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#44

Person At Airport Unplugs ATM To Charge Their Phone

Person At Airport Unplugs ATM To Charge Their Phone

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Bear Hall
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Something doesn't add up here. ATMs usually need different kind of electric socket. They also require extra security to prevent it to be stolen or manipulated in any way. It's either the worst installed ATM in the world or simply BS.

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#45

My Experience At The Taylor Swift Movie

My Experience At The Taylor Swift Movie

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Skara Brae
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Next time take a squirt gun and pretend you didn't see anything when they turn around.

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#46

It's Restricted For A Reason

It's Restricted For A Reason

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#47

Gonna Be Funny Watching Them Get Fired

Gonna Be Funny Watching Them Get Fired

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#48

Instagram User Trying To Beg For A Ferrari 😭

Instagram User Trying To Beg For A Ferrari 😭

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#49

She’s Literally The Main Character

She’s Literally The Main Character

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David
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

POV - you are long out of high school but your brain still thinks the stuff you cared about then still matters.

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#50

Shirtless, Childless Man Grunts And Exercises At A Playground In The Middle Of A Group Of Girls Eating Right After School

Shirtless, Childless Man Grunts And Exercises At A Playground In The Middle Of A Group Of Girls Eating Right After School

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#51

Main Character Doesn’t Like When People Respond With A Story That Doesn’t Fit Their Narrative

Main Character Doesn’t Like When People Respond With A Story That Doesn’t Fit Their Narrative

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#52

Her Daughter Is Calling Out To Her Bc Practice Has Been Over For 20 Minutes

Her Daughter Is Calling Out To Her Bc Practice Has Been Over For 20 Minutes

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Jason
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe the kid just wanted you to pay attention to someone else other than yourself for once.

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#53

Imagine Trying To Gatekeep Fashion. Op Got Dragged In The Comment Section

Imagine Trying To Gatekeep Fashion. Op Got Dragged In The Comment Section

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#54

Texted My Friend After Not Hearing From Her In A Few Days…

Texted My Friend After Not Hearing From Her In A Few Days…

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