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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

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

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.

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

Hey guy with the big black truck and small &^%$. Stop taking more space than you're entitled to then.

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

My thoughts exactly. Over compensation for inadequate reproductive organ

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

Looking at that image INFURIATES me! You’re meaning to say that YOU parked deliberately in the WRONG way and expect people to tolerate it? NO! Just NO.

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

Just park further away. If you care you can handle a couple more steps. I do just so I can avoid the hassle.

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

That's what I was thinking, but there's always that one a*****e that sees the car at the back of the parking lot and parks right next to it, even if there's 20 other free spaces to still be away from other cars.

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

Avoiding getting the doors bumped by what? The bushes??

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

He didn't expect anyone to park in the adjacent space, since he was over the line. Since this is Oz, that's the driver's side.

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

I’m in a parking spot, you’re not. I call the police because I’m blocked in and can’t safely move my car, they tow yours, which isn’t legally parked

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

Every time I see this it's always a pickup truck that is much too large for general use, and much too pristine to be a work truck. If you are reading this and park like this, know that I have no respect for you, so if I scratch your truck trying to get into a spot you are illegally blocking all I can say is, good

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

Idiot buys a stupid bloody yank tank in black and regrets not being able to park it in the shade. That's what this is really about. Well, that and his little winkie

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

Steal the core of the tire pressure valve on all four tires. Getting a tow and the time wasted shouldn't matter to someone who can afford a 130k substitute for a personality.

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

Those freaking yanktanks are a damned menace here in Australia. They're too big for our roads, streets and car parks.

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

My boss drove a POS van- bumper zip tied together 200K+ miles, trim pieces gone, multiple small wrecks (it was an old drivers ed vehicles). Showed up for a conference for people in his same line of work with all of his admin coworkers embarrassed to be in his van. All the other Admins at the conf had huge SUVs fully tricked out. All of them parked like this. He made everyone get out of his van and pulled it into a parking space between 2 of them, popped the hatch, and climbed out the back. He was so proud of himself. We were pretty proud of him too.

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

When I see a truck park like this I want to duct tape the doors shut.

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

I'd park there and then leave a note commenting on his compensation for something tiny. People who park like that are pindicks.

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

You shouldn't be so precious about your overpriced oversized underpowered d**k extender.

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

I think I know why they parked the white car there and so do they.

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

Hope I don't get downvoted but I have a truck like this. I also know, a truck like this is going to get dinged up and is used for work, not to be all shiny and take up parking spaces. I park on the outskirts of the parking lot because the spaces are small (nobody's fault). Don't be an a*s, if you buy a truck like that, expect it to be dented and scratched. That's what it's meant for...

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

This happened to my husband and me once. A douche parked so close to us (we were parked inside the lines, he squeezed into a clearing that wasn't a designated parking spot) my husband couldn't get into the driver's seat. He got in through the passengers side, pulled out a marker designed for marking sheet metal in factories (those do not get off easily) and wrote on this douche's door "you're a d**k" (liberal translation)

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

I hate when people do this. If you're that concerned park farther out, but apparently this schmuck wanted to be in the shade as well. When I see this really want to physically damage their vehicle but I don't . I have been known to hock a loogie an door handles though.

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

I would go to sporting goods store and buy a bike lock. And permanently attach a shopping cart to that emotional infant's oversized crapcan.

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

If the truck driver was really that worried he could go the other way and park up on that curb a little bit leaving plenty of space from the bay next to him.

Zephyr343
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a truck. I park as far out in the parking lot as possible so I avoid getting too close to other cars. I don't squeeze in, even if I could

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

Sad that basic civility such as this qualifies as praiseworthy because it's so unusual.

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

I love how the white car just do not care one bit about BIG BLACK CAR. But.... how on earth did white car's driver sqeeze out of the vehicle??? Must be a super tiny human.

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

"Who parks like this?" People who need a parking space but some glass bowl thinks they need 2 spaces. I suspect you really just can't handle a big truck so you need to make excuses for bad parking. We see your type in every parking lot. "I need a big truck to boost my ego, wish it would self park, because I can't. "

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

I do this deliberately in supermarket car parks so the arsehole driving a vehicle the size of a house that can’t fit within the boundaries of the space has to either get in via the passenger door or through the boot.

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

I see this and there's a 100% chance I will cram my 30 year old Ranger as close to your entitled manhood replacement as possible...

Id row
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That a$$hole deserves a shopping cart zip tied to his precious truck.

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

We Australians will go out of our way to make it as difficult as possible for a numbnuts loser like this to be able to get back in his precious car again. Act like a precious dïckhead, we’ll treat you like a Princess!! ☺️

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

The dingbat in the truck is parked over the line. Don't call the kettle black, pothead!

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

The older I get, the more often these precious "Green Tomato"- moments are a seriozs option to tackle life

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

I have felt like that small white car numerous times while using public transport.

Mandi Long
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To the driver of the "Big" black truck, it's a shame his brain does not match. and stop being so damn selfish, if you had parked in the obvious 'space' between the white lines, and not straddled the next space, you deserve to pay for two parking spaces and stop being a selfish entitled moron.

Jeremy Vernon
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YOu take two spaces and complain? How did the driver get out of that white car, through the roof?

Ren'e
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

did...ahm...somebody hit your head last time u parked like that? What you should have done with your lil truck is park way over to the very edge of the other side of YOUR space to insure no one hit your truck. this was just inciting trouble &you would have been ticketed if the cops were called, no matter what you spent on your truck. in the words of Jim Carrey "stop breaking the law *ssh*le"

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Celina McNulty
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone who takes up two parking spaces deserves to have his car dinged up.

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

Who is the moron that paid $130K for a $70K truck (I own one!)?

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

Who is the moron that paid $130K for a $70K truck (I own one!)

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

The only bad parking here is the black monstrosity. The white one is trying to use the allotted square, which the black one failed spectacularly. A tip for the future; park with the middle of your car over the line. This one isn't protecting-your-car parking, it's just poor parking technique.

Lynn Klein
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yikes! If you cannot afford the wear and tear on your car from normal usage keep it in the garage or purchase something you can afford. Probably the same idiot who complains he cannot afford a house nowadays.

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

I just feel sorry for the person who owns the white van/suv on the left... They parked fine, but their car is still probably going to get dinged...

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

I've got this one: "Because you sir are an @ssh0le thinking you are entitled to two or more parking spots (I've seen pickups parking on 4 spots). Be less selfish and leave room for others."

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

Dude, I have a 2005 Ford 250 I will ding the hell out of your s**t and only get a scratch.

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

That truck could LITERALLY park ON that Toyota and no one would even know. I'd do it.

B. J. Moore
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Truck owner is a big fat JERK! Should have spent your “big bucks” on a home with a garage. KISS off!

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

How rude to park like that taking up two spots!! I don't care how much you paid for your truck. Frankly you are just begging for someone to "accidentally " ding your door!!

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

Yay white car! Back when I drove an old rusty Beetle, I would do the same thing. I loved that old rusty Beetle. This is just one of many reasons.

Jaybird3939
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess he just doesn't understand that those of us with small, not $130,000 cars love to do this to self-centered, SOB's like him.

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

And here ya go with the entitled humanity…dark shadow is not ok expression of humanity

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

Not only would I do that to this a-hole, I'd call a friend to come park his motorcycle on the other side. :)

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

Have to wonder how they got out of the white car though. But yeah, drive a small d**k car and park like a big d**k, you deserve this,

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

well truck driver - if you parked in your own spot just maybe no one would want to ding your truck

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

Sounds like they need a copper shower to cool down. (Pennies. Lots of Pennies) I’m kidding. 😏 I drive an old Jeep that sees more off road than on. I would absolutely do this. I wouldn’t notice one more bump/ding/dent/scratch.

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

Why even bother parking? Just key the absolute living daylights out of it. People spending this much on such vanity, can afford to spend it twice. If they can't, then one such monstrosity has effectively been eliminated. Win for the environment, win for humans.

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

If he's stupid enough to spend twice what the truck is worth, he can afford lots of dents and dings!

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

Who’s the a*s<^#€€ that parked that truck like that!!!

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

So the big brawny p**is substitute is going to get bashed anyway when the owner of the white car tries to get into it. Also what's wrong with him (we all know it's a man don't we) If he parked within the lines he's fine, there's no parking space next to his driver's door!

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

I have a small car and will 100% go out of my way to park next to people over the line

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

If'n I had a beat up truck with bull bars down the side I would park right next to that truck, for sure!

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

First, they overpaid for their truck. Second, if you want nobody to park by you, park WAYYYYY out in BFE and maybe you'll get your wish. Taking entitled to an all new level.

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

Go ahead. Name the camp. Maybe they'll forward the bouquet I'm going to send to the owner of the little white car.

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

I think the bloke in the truck is the selfish one, taking up 2 spots. Serves hum right.

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

The person with the big truck is taking up 1 1/2 parking spaces which is selfish just because he WANTS to drive such a large vehicle. " I'm more important because I spent so much on my vehicle " Well mate why don't you bugger off to another part of the carpark or preferably go and park in a paddock, which is where you truck belongs !

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

Why you take two spaces, dude? No marks on you new truck? Park at the back of the lot and WALK!

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

Yep the benefits of driving a 25+ year old car. You don't car about scratches.

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

I would block that truck in,in any way possible for life. I might buy another beater just in case he tries to park where there is a space to the other side. It would be so satisfying to mess with this AH as long as I possibly could. But I'm petty like that. I love my SUV and like to keep it nice. I park as far away from the store possible. Very low chance of anyone parking near me.

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

This may be fixed— with major cosmetic surgery

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

Trucvk Guy could have parked waaaaay over by the curb, but no, he's in two spaces.

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

There was a guy in my old apartment complex that would take up three spaces bc he had an extended bed and an extended cab. It was a giant blue dodge ram with giant letters on the bumper that said, "if you can't dodge it ram it." 🙄 People, which I was one, "started leaving notes telling him what a classy guy he was for taking up three entire spaces.

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

Barry Barrington is clearly an AH. Curious what the comments on the post were like

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

🤣🤣🤣 $130k!!! If you can afford that you can afford to buy your own personal parking space. What a c**t!

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

Anyone who spends that much on a pickup to begin with should have their s**t dinged lol

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

Don't want your precious little not-alive vehicle dinked? Park where no one else is anywhere close and stop being a lazy a*s and walk.

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

You got something wrong in your brain if you spend $130,000 for a stinking truck. A truck then in 5 years will be worth $40,000? That's an excellent investment

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

I do that with my old beat up pickup lol. Park it right next to parking space hoggers. 🤣 so close they can't open their doors

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

We get it...if you're over compensating for what you're lacking just say that! 🙄

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

I've got ocean front property in AZ for sale if you paid $130k for that truck

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

You paid $130k for that truck, I've got some ocean front property in Arizona for ya

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

If you want to park like this or if you want to try to have no one park by your car maybe, I don't know, PARK IN THE BACK? You can't have your cake and eat it too.

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

It would be a shame if the owner of that black truck found out that they must have driven through a box of nails right before parking, because they had 4 flat tires with 10d nails stuck in them.

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

I pray the white car guy had a super snappy snarky online comeback!

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

I might have parked my 20-year-old beater so it was touching his precious truck.

James016
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are parked on the end of the row FFS. You driver side doors wont be scratched. Selfish prick

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

It's an Australian car (qld = Queensland, an Australian state) so the driver's seat is on the right (when sitting in the car). But yeah, still a selfish prick.

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

I never buy new anymore so that if I am driving and some idiot in BMW etc comes bursting down a tight lane when I have right of way .. he will think twice as I, in my ugly but functional car have nothing to loose if I carry on lol 😂

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Too bad about his three slashed tires on that big expensive small penile mobile.

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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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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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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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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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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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Couldn't Be Bothered

Couldn't Be Bothered

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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."

#16

Omg I Visibly Cringed

Omg I Visibly Cringed

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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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#17

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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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

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Lol

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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."

#20

I Thought Of You People!

I Thought Of You People!

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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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#21

Tour Guide Has The Spotlight😄

Tour Guide Has The Spotlight😄

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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."

#22

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

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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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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#23

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

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

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#24

Bro Thinks He's The CEO Of Gaming

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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#26

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."

#28

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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