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While there are many reasons to keep your faith in humanity, there are some moments when we lose it completely. There are truly terrible people in the world who do God-awful things to others. Focusing just on them without seeing the kindness around us would be pessimistic, but it’s important to be aware of just how deep some people’s evil really goes. In short, being aware of the darker aspects of life gives us a more nuanced picture.

And there’s hardly a better place to see some things that might make your blood boil than the ‘Extremely Infuriating’ subreddit. It’s a 91.7k-member-strong online community that has been showing the internet the dark side of humanity all the way since 2012. Scroll down below for some of the worst things you’re likely to read all week. Let us know in the comments which of these things shocked you the most, Pandas. And if you’re up for it, tell us how you personally deal with negative news like this.

(Warning: this list really isn’t for you if you have high blood pressure and if you’d like to relax. For those that need some sunshine in your lives, we suggest you check out Bored Panda’s recent article about silly animals doing cute nonsense things right here.)

Bored Panda wanted to understand why we're so fascinated by some of the darker aspects of humanity and why being angry all the time might be bad for us, so we reached out to Suzanne Degges-White, a Licensed Counselor, Professor, and Chair at the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University.

“When it comes to hearing information about the darker aspects of humanity, our brains experience greater stimulation when we hear stories of depravity than of kindness. It also has a ‘feel-good aspect’ for some folks as it normalizes and minimizes their own dark aspects or negative traits,” the professor explained to Bored Panda why negative, dark, evil-related content might appeal to people.

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It's not her landlord but the assisted living facility that wanted her gone. I mean, what is she supposed to do, sitting in a wheelchair and probably having no place to go? There's got to be rules in place for cases like that?

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According to Professor Degges-White from Northern Illinois University, information about the darker aspects of humanity allows the audience to create comparisons to their own behavior. As a result, we feel better about those traits that we might not like in ourselves.

“Whether it's greed, anger, promiscuity, and so on, when we hear just how bad someone else has been, it can make us feel better about our own tendencies towards the dark side traits. It also lets us imagine vicariously what it would be like to be ‘that bad.’”

She continued: “It's kind of like watching all the true crime shows—we enjoy being scared, we enjoy seeing into the minds of people doing things we never would, and it's exciting and novel to see just how far people can go in terms of their dark sides.”

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    The professor warned us that living in constant anger (e.g. being angry at how unjust the world is all the time) can have very negative effects on our bodies.

    “Constant anger can lead to metabolic diseases, cardiovascular problems, and digestive issues. For some people, health concerns are the reason that they may learn to let go of anger,” she said.

    “While being angry can lead to social change and begin to topple barriers and other aspects of injustice, we also know that anger isn't going to be the best choice to build alliances or convince others of the need for change. Finding common ground is essential in making true, collaborative change. This requires us to let go of anger, whether that is finding a way to sublimate it or overcome it, or just put it aside for the time being,” the professor explained that anger, while useful, isn’t the answer to everything. It has a place and a time.

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    Despite the fact that the r/extremelyinfuriating subreddit is all about sharing and commenting on infuriating content, the community isn’t about directing this anger against the perpetrators of terrible and heinous acts. It’s not about becoming a vigilante.

    The moderators stress time and time again that the subreddit isn’t about starting witch hunts or wishing someone else harm. As such, you should avoid posting any identifying information that could lead to someone getting hurt. (Even if you might personally think that Karma might need a helping hand.)

    “This subreddit is about things that are extremely infuriating. This often includes terrible people doing terrible things. But witch hunts and doxxing will not be tolerated, and anyone who provides or attempts to discover the identity (including, but not limited to, real name, Reddit username, Twitter handle, etc.) of anyone involved in a submission will be banned,” the mods of r/extremelyinfuriating explain.

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

    It sure would be a shame if that wheelchair were to accidentally scrape against the side of that shiny black car.

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    The team behind the subreddit also points out that disagreements are fine, but hostility and insults are definitely not. It’s vital to stay civil even when talking about emotional topics. Taking part in polite discussion lies at the core of the online group, even if the subject matter is extremely infuriating to most people.

    What’s more, the mods point out that it’s never okay to wish harm on someone. “You can express your frustration or dislike for someone without advocating for them to be physically harmed or murdered,” they write.

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

    I’ve gamed since I was 13, didn’t affect my law degree! It was more the partying and lack of work that did.

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

    The school did end up reversing its decision (5-4 vote), but stated that they were afraid that once the federal government was in charge of feeding the kids it would have the ultimate authority and not the local school boards. So, they would rather keep their power than ensure that no kids go hungry. That sounds about right for many of the decisions made by school boards across the USA these past 2 years. As a teacher, I absolutely love this new program and hope it stays. I no longer have to quietly figure out who in my class isn't getting to eat and then sneak them food so their classmates don't know they aren't bringing their own lunch. I have fewer kids complaining about being hungry throughout the day, we instead get to focus on what we are actually there for, the learning.

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

    My mom used to be you. She did not want to start any lectures, until she was convinced that everyone was comfortable (that is, that no one is cold in the classroom, and that everyone is full and that no one is thirsty), she justified this by explaining briefly at each session of the professors at the beginning how students learn best if they are not distracted by irrelevant things that can be eliminated before the start of each lecture.

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

    'Are you hungry? No, you're spoiled. How dare you not want to be hungry!?'

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

    You want kids to learn AND to eat? Goddamn socialists! Next thing, you'll be wanting to take sick kids to the doctor. Where will it end?

    Inclusion2020
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What….. I’m a teacher in an impoverished area. The school food is the only time some of our kids eat a full meal. This is so cruel towards the kids.

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

    Thank you for being there for our children. I can't imagine how hard it was before the pandemic, during the lock downs and virtual learning. And even now. I agree completely with what you are saying. I had friends who only ate the 2 small meals during school hours and wouldn't eat during the evenings and weekends. This is a message that thrybcsre more about the bottom line than the future of our world. These kids are given very little help in life and people wonder why they can't dig themselves out as they grow up and are stuck in the same cycle their parents were in. If we valued education more than the money that they refuse to put in then it would be amazing where these kids take us in the future. I am so sorry because I know that you don't get paid enough for all of your hard work and dedication only to be slapped with more and more polices that aren't designed to help kids. Like the year ahead lesson reviews or the proposed rule of not talking to your students about their lives outside of school. I know that teachers see heart breaking things every day and can help by getting enough information to report in abuse or letting an at risk child know that at least someone cares about them enough to see what's giving in their lives. Sorry for the ramble. Just thank you.

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

    Bet it's a Republican. They'll let children suffer just to make "libs cry". Now just extrapolate that thought to the whole country.

    Bender Bending Rodríguez
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you telling me those self proclaimed pro-lifers don't care if kids suffer or worse die of hunger? Oh no. This can't be! I am shocked! Shocked, I tell you.

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

    Cancel the admins paychecks.. Wouldn't want to spoil them with money.

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

    DeathSantis withheld the pay of everyone who worked in school systems that required masks. Pres. Biden overstepped his sorry ass and made sure that they all got paid.

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

    What the hell? Even prisoners get 3 meals a day. Feed the damn kids.

    Sam Kunz
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    A little research and you learn, 1. It's not Bidens Free lunch program. It's the federally funded free lunch program that's been in place for 40 years. Two, they had a problem with people taking the free lunch for their kids who didn't need it, thus causing a shortage and kids missing out. This district implemented their own free lunch program that feeds needy kids and prevents abuse of a broken system. Please do a little bit of investigation and not just read BS headlines like this.

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    The Small Gremlin
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about the kids that cant afford food at all like even at home!!!?? That's Insane..

    Iifa A.
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It should be criminal not to feed children while.they get government mandated education. Please understand if you make us put are children to school, you are responsible for them while under your watch. Therefore you feed them. Thank god Estonia has free meals to every child in school

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

    Perfectly reasonable. If you let them eat while at school they'll grow up expecting to be paid enough to afford food as adults and then where will we be?? (yes that is sarcasm)

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

    This is true I can't tell y'all how spoiled my wife is she wants to eat everyday some time more than one time

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

    yes because why would we want to spoil children who arehungry and in need of a free school meal beacuase they dont have much at home. come on like wtf this is the dumbest thing ever .lets ban a free lunch programm becase kids might get "spoiled"

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

    Spoiled by feeding kids? F**k it, let’s take the toilets out too, don’t want them kids thinking it’s ok to digest food then have to pee or poop!

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

    As a former free lunch kid, I can tell you I did become spoiled! Nothing made me feel better than presenting that blue card to let everyone know I was poor! I felt like a Princess! 🤦‍♀️

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

    Seriously! Many can't afford to eat in the first place! For many, this is the only meal.

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

    I bet those school boards don’t take into consideration how this will affect kids long term. This reinforces that the world is a heartless and cold cruel place. And not a place of hope and change. They could be hindering the very minds of children that could help change the future.

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

    God forbid our children eat as much as they are hungry for. They're growing ffs!!!!

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

    Better not spoil those kids with food. Next they'll want free water and air.

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

    No more vacationing in the Dells. You don't support your kids, I won't support your state economy.

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

    Just imagine how many kids don’t have lunch. That’s just selfish.

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

    No problem with the legislators' kids' trust funds though.

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

    So, what about the kids who can't afford lunch? I guess they will get either spoiled food, stay hungry, or start stealing just to have lunch all because someone thinks it'll spoil them? Sounds like the ppl who make this decision never missed a meal or couldn't afford food. You know, food is essential to life. It's not an "extra" and kids deserve to not have to worry where their next meal is coming from... Much less whether the meal is coming at all! Ppl make me sick sometimes!

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

    🤦🏽‍♀️ AND, grateful they reversed the decision! https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/wireStory/wisconsin-school-board-reverses-opting-free-meals-79742504

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

    I'm sorry, but I just don't understand it. I keep seeing a lot of posts where people express extremely hateful comments towards Republicans. Is this really what we've come to? That we'll ostracize a person for their political beliefs? This isn't the ultimate reason, but this is one of the many reasons I try to stay out of politics altogether.

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

    Yes! Starve those wains! Next they'll all be asking to go to washrooms and other basic stuff.

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

    Sure. Because it's the CHILDREN'S fault the PARENTS are broke. G*##*&N IT!! I live in one of the most expensive places in the country, if not the planet (San Jose, CA), work for a school district that is in the heart of Silicon Valley, which is using its COVID money to supply free lunch to any and all kids in the district. But this state won't do this anywhere, because you know, socialism. F**K THESE PEOPLE. I hope they rot in hell.

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

    What a bunch of constipated old farts deciding this! And who are the spoiled ones? Certainly not the kids! Time to elect a new Board of Education!

    Celtic Pirate Queen
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOW. For some of those kids the free lunch is the only decent meal they'll get that day. Disgusting.

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

    The catch is ; if you get Biden's free lunch program then your school has to teach CRT. Nothings free !!

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

    Children???? I'd understand if you were talking about teens but little children?

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

    OH NO! CHILDREN CAN EAT PROPERLY! THIS IS A NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT! *sounds of DoD flipping its sh*t*

    Anne Van Staden
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. I'm not even from America but how the HELL is feeding a child spoiling a child??????? For some kids that's the only meal they'll get that day. That district has a place in hell just reserved for them!!!!

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

    Why is it that's the reason most people in power give when denying programs? How does this spoil them? Food is bloody expensive and this meal could be all the kids get! And it's punishing the kids! They aren't the ones who made the money for their lunches, the parents did!

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

    So just because they can afford it they assume all families can and will actually provide their kids with a healthy breakfast Small mindedness

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

    If they accept federal funds, then they have no choice about this program. I don't know of any state that doesn't accept federal funds and that means a public school MUST have this program in place

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

    You mean force their parents into an untenable position and ultimately settle for less desirable wages to feed their kids?

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

    Wisconsin's Waukesha School District opted out of the federal free-meal program. A school-board member said families could "become spoiled" with free meals. Biden extended the free-meal program for every K-12 student through June.

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

    If the children don't eat it's the parents that have to ensure food if they even can. Not starving isn't spoiling them, and this probably affects the parents first.

    P. Mozzani
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happened in Waukeshaw, WI. A . . . board member said the program enabled families to 'become spoiled,' according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel." This is clearly a case of discrimination, AND STUPIDITY, at their worst.

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

    Have they seen the free lunch? Trust me, no one grabbing it is getting spoiled. It’s lower than basic staple. If kids were getting free hibachi or chipotle burrito wraps for lunch, yeah then that’s being spoiled…. A ham and cheese or turkey sandwich with carrots will do. But the free food is even less appealing so where does spoiled come from… maybe the food itself 🤣

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

    Perish the thought of children getting used to the idea of regular meals, let alone nourishing ones

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

    Making hungry kids suffer to score demented political points. Just so sick.

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

    America...where having enough food to survive the school day means "become spoiled' to damn penny-pinchers.

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

    Yeah, because having a (in maybe some cases the only) decent meal will surely spoil you rotten 🙄

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

    Well whomever made this decision for these kids is obviously an idiot and shouldn’t be in the position to make these types of decisions probably people without children.

    CATMONSTER2018
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The school has become spoiled with all their power. Make them pay for it... Oh wait

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

    how many times do i need to tell you, humans are not plants!!!!!!!!!!

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

    This can't be real ?! There are enough people at this level of stupidity to even make this a thing ?

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

    I think Biden is the worst president in the history of the United States. But you have to be f#cking heartless to deny free meals to your students. School lunches should be free period.

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

    I hope the same people will be in dire need of help someday. Karma's a b!tch.

    The Cute Cat
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am sure that school board member doesn't have kid that need food

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

    Schools should be growing thier own food and raising chickens for eggs. Learning about horticulture, botany, reproduction, etc.. Free food is just a byproduct

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

    Yes let's make sure kids that might also not be able to eat at home are kept from being spolied because of a guaranteed breakfast and lunch Monday thru Friday. Then go home and hardly eat on the weekends. This is yet another example of people who know Jack about kids, social problems in their communities, and how to help them become successful healthy adults who contribute to society in taxes over time way more than they would cost to eat at school. School is supposed to be a place where kids are safe and comfortable. It also reminds me of the story about how removing tax from feminine hygiene products will just encourage women and girls to have more periods.

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

    Sounds like Wisconsin School District managers are the spoiled ones. Probably have never missed a meal in their lives.

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

    Ok, I'm a Republican but this is just child-ish. If the meals they're serving are so wonderful that children would get spoiled getting it for 5 out of 21 meals (LESS than a pitiful 25%) then it must be what the school board itself eats. And the school board doesn't want to share. I'm against most government freebies but this is just wrong. Breakfast before, optional light snack, lunch, school-end snack. No charge.

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

    Sure. Don't run the risk of hungry kids getting spoiled by a free meal. A$$holes!

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

    What are those little freeloaders going to expect next? Air to breathe?/s

    Amanda B Bench
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spoiled? How is starvation and stress on parents preventing a hungry child from being spoiled? Wow..

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

    Did this guy's parents make him buy his own lunch? How young was he before he had to pay up? Was he allowed to nurse at his mother's breast for free?

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

    Imagine... There's a school administration out there somewhere who thinks feeding kids who can't afford food to be spoiled... By food.

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

    This is the type of stuff angers me. Growing children need food to nurture their bodies and minds. Why should school kids have to pay for their lunches when prisons feed prisoners 3 meals a day?

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

    Nature vs Nurture... Are parents literally out here RAISING monsters? I want to see the minutes of that meeting? WHO said "next on the agenda, no more free lunch because the poor kids are getting spoiled by eating" WHO?

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

    How do you ever develop the mindset that someone wanting to not starve to death is being spoiled? Most 6 year olds don't wake up entitled and lead strikes outside of schools demanding free carrot sticks and broccoli.

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

    I guarantee this is a “pro-life” school board run by a republican majority. All life is precious, and we should protect an undeveloped clump of cells, but living, breathing, hungry children are seen as “spoiled” for wanting to have full bellies, and access to basic human needs. I hate this so much.

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

    Why? Why would they do that? I mean, look at that sweet little boy thrilled with his lunch 🥺

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

    The kids are eating free if their parents buy their food so how is this spoiling them? Just an excuse to cut off funds.

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

    They've been bad but this one. This one is just, heart wrenching. Politicians again, intervening in the wellness of an entire people. F**k Republicans. All. Of. Them.

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

    All Trump did was show us each and every bad person in our country. It’s that simple.

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

    Shouldn't be permitted to do that. If it's determined that kids in that school need that, because for many of them who otherwise wouldn't get breakfast have a human right to food.

    No you can't have my name
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I don't want kids to become spoiled so now they aren't even guaranteed food" Um babe I know life isn't fair but forcing the 6 year olds to go hungry is child abuse when you just got told you're being given the option by the federal government.

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

    Wisconsin - where a jury found a murderer not guilty, where the judge is an out and active racist. Yep, it all adds up. Children will be spoiled when they are fed. Keep them hungry and scared.

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

    Well, it does verge on socialism, the greatest heresy you can preach in the United States of ... wherever the f**k they are.

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

    A little research and you learn, 1. It's not Bidens Free lunch program. It's the federally funded free lunch program that's been in place for 40 years. Two, they had a problem with people taking the free lunch for their kids who didn't need it, thus causing a shortage and kids missing out. This district implemented their own free lunch program that feeds needy kids and prevents abuse of a broken system. Please do a little bit of investigation and not just read BS headlines like this.

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

    If it's anything like Michelle's inedible stun I don't bame them

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    Something that can’t be denied is that many people have a strange fascination with the darker aspects of humanity. Bored Panda spoke to psychologist Lee Chambers about this in detail, with regards to the popularity of the true-crime genre, as well as why people enjoy viewing media that portrays violence and evil.

    "When considering why the darker side of humanity and entertainment are so compelling, we have to first look at our evolutionary journey as human beings. For the majority of our existence, we were prey and always hyperaware of threats to our safety, which created a negativity bias that we are drawn towards," the psychologist began.

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    #13

    Someone In My Hometown Plants Razors In Sausages Just To Be Cruel To The Local Dogs

    Someone In My Hometown Plants Razors In Sausages Just To Be Cruel To The Local Dogs

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

    I would find out who this is. Shouldn't be too difficult. They're probably watching. This is definitely something they'd want to see happen. Un bastards!

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    Cancel Your F**king Appointments If You Don't Need Them! The NHS Is Already Crumbling!

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    James016
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My GP surgery has this up on a notice board, sadly it is nigh on impossible to get an appointment most of the time

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    "But in today's safe and often sanitized world, we are rarely threatened significantly, and the ability to explore evil, frightening and gruesome entertainment is one of the few ways we can visit this part of humanity while remaining safe and comfortable,” he told us.

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    First Day Of Lockdown Restrictions Eased

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    My Mom's Boyfriend Threw Away My 9 Year Old Collection Of LEGO Just Because I Hadn't Played With It In A While. There Are Sets From The 1990s In There And Also Sets In The Harry Potter Series

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    “There is a level of novelty to it, it removes boredom quickly, and it helps us to discover our emotional limits while understanding the minds of those who go beyond social norms and potentially gaining knowledge of how we might avoid being victims ourselves. They also offer closure, with many stories ending with the mystery being solved, and the criminal being brought to a level of justice," Lee said.

    #19

    Parent Deletes Their Child's Steam Account (Maybe The New Most Hated Person)

    Parent Deletes Their Child's Steam Account (Maybe The New Most Hated Person)

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    #20

    This Is Unreal

    This Is Unreal

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

    A restaurant for pretentious twats owned by a pretentious twat. At $16/hr I would hope that some 'secret ingedients' are added.

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    Kid Destroys $15,000 LEGO Sculpture An Hour After New Exhibit Opens

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    As strange and uncomfortable as it sounds, seeing evil things done by and to people who are not us while we’re safe at home in front of the screen has a certain “comforting element” to it.

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    "It can take us on an emotional rollercoaster, have us trying to solve the puzzle and test our fear in a controlled way. The permission to explore evil is powerful, as we so rarely get the chance elsewhere, and in itself, it is healthy and normal in moderation," he said, stressing that moderation is the key. Consuming too much negativity and violence in the media can affect us in ways that we don’t want.

    #22

    A Drunk Driver Drove Into My Parents Home. Truck Landed On My Brothers Bed While He Was Sleeping

    A Drunk Driver Drove Into My Parents Home. Truck Landed On My Brothers Bed While He Was Sleeping

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    The Beach Near My House After The Tourist Left

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    App Doesn’t Let You Tip What You Want

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    "The challenge we face is the fact that consuming too much of this can desensitize us, and cause us to become less empathetic to the suffering of others, more fearful of our own environment, and potentially be more likely to use aggression ourselves. It can also cause us to be triggered by our own previous adverse experiences, make it harder to manage our own emotional balance, and increase our stress levels, so moderating our consumption is something we should have front of mind, even when we get embroiled in the latest series that is pulling us in."

    According to the psychologist, consuming media like television shows can be a way to relax, explore ourselves in new contexts, and to start conversations with our social circles. However, we have to seriously dial back on this type of entertainment when we see it impacting our life.

    #25

    This Is Not The Way To Do It Y’all

    This Is Not The Way To Do It Y’all

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

    Causing more harm than good. If the owners can’t fix it themselves they’ll need to call someone out, that’s another vehicle on the road. If the tire is damaged that’s another tire on the trash heap and another one manufactured to replace it. Then of course you have all the man hours wasted. People are idiots, they don’t think.

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    #26

    I Feel The Pain Coming Through The Screen

    I Feel The Pain Coming Through The Screen

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

    Unfortunately I know. You slide the glass to the edge of the table,over a bowl or something to catch that much water, retrieve the bills, clean the table. Dry the bills thoroughly at home. Next table. Had it happen. Not even original. This was twenty years ago. Shoot...I even had one guy pit the remaining scramble eggs in the water. No biggie. You see it , you remember them.

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    #27

    Somebody Put Chewing Gum In The USB-Outlets On The Bus

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

    Gross. People like that are why we can’t have nice things. They’re probably also the type of people who complain about lack of charging ports on public transport.

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    “As soon as it starts to invade your sleep, impact what you eat, and how much you move your body, it starts subtracting from the fundamentals that keep us in an optimal place as human beings," he said that we should check in with ourselves to see if we’re not spending far too much time in front of a screen.

    "A lack of sleep compounds in a variety of negative ways, and we are well aware of the challenges we face as a society around eating and movement. We also need to consider the mental and psychological benefits of watching some TV and taking ownership; being in control of what you watch is a great place to be, so ensure you are the master of the TV and don't let the TV become the master of you," he said.

    #28

    Was This Necessary?

    Was This Necessary?

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

    Nope, but it is easy to teach them a lesson if you park one car in front and one behind. ;-)

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    #29

    I Let My Sister Borrow My Laptop Last Night, Woke Up To This

    I Let My Sister Borrow My Laptop Last Night, Woke Up To This

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    Maximiliano De Borba
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My GF have a notebook and keep asking to use mine, bc she said is faster, obviously I never let her use, am I wrong?

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    #30

    Thank Mailman, Who Said Reading Is Essential??

    Thank Mailman, Who Said Reading Is Essential??

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    "If you notice yourself starting to delay your sleep, take shortcuts socializing, eating, or keeping fit to keep your TV company, or feel like it's in control of you, it's time to take a step back and build a routine that you can control while still enjoying your favorite shows in moderation. It can even be a lot of fun to take it more slowly and build up excitement and anticipation for the next episode!"

    #31

    This Pressure Washing Job

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    #32

    The “Window Seat” I Paid Extra To Book Ahead Of Time On My 13 Hour Flight

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    #33

    What My Cousin Did To My Newton's Cradle

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

    My son did this to one of mine. I made him untangle it. He will NEVER do that again

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    #34

    Really?

    Really?

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

    Yeah… and Ferrero is one of the biggest palmoil manufacturers and they are ok with child labor on the turkish hazelnut fields… boycot!

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    #35

    A Road Was Built To Go Through These Castle Ruins (Kajaani, Finland)

    A Road Was Built To Go Through These Castle Ruins (Kajaani, Finland)

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

    Looks like they carefully built over it on a raised level so not to disturb the ruins.

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    #36

    This Is Infuriating

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

    This appears to be totally untrue: Manufacturing company Intersurgical says it had no intention of making a threat. Managing director Charles Bellm issued a statement: "Just to confirm that recent reports from Italy are totally incorrect, we were contacted at the end of last week for manufacturing details of a valve accessory but could not supply these due to medical manufacturing regulations, we have categorically not threatened to sue anyone involved. The valve is an accessory supplied as part of a CPAP Hood system which alone costs a few euros. Our Italian company has been doing their utmost to supply the hospitals at this time and have been supplying these free of charge in many cases to use with the CPAP Hoods. It is very disappointing that in the current climate this incorrect information is circulating, our focus as a company is to be able to supply the hospitals that require these and many other vital products and we are making every effort to ensure we can do so.

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    #38

    How The Hell Does This Count As A Lunch?

    How The Hell Does This Count As A Lunch?

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

    Perhaps some of them have vegetables inside... like Chicken nuggets and fallafel

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    #39

    Why Even Get My Missing Assignments Done If The Best I Can Get Is 22%

    Why Even Get My Missing Assignments Done If The Best I Can Get Is 22%

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

    Many schools have this policy. Late = 0. It was how my uni handled it to, either you handed it in before the deadline or you got 0. Exceptions were made if there was a death in the family or your laptop exploded but rules are rules.

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    #40

    The Way My Sister Eats Pizza

    The Way My Sister Eats Pizza

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    #41

    This Is Driving Me Crazy!

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    #42

    The McDonald's Employees Here Are A Different Species. How Do You Forget The Burger Patty In A Burger?

    The McDonald's Employees Here Are A Different Species. How Do You Forget The Burger Patty In A Burger?

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    #44

    One. More. Cent

    One. More. Cent

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

    That's why Mr. Krab once said "I Love money even it just One Cent"

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    #48

    This Will Cause Me To Go Insane

    This Will Cause Me To Go Insane

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    #49

    I Bought A 64 Gig Flash Drive, Got Half Of What I Payed For

    I Bought A 64 Gig Flash Drive, Got Half Of What I Payed For

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

    Apologies, just going to put my pointy tech hat on. If drive was formatted in FAT32 (only sees 32GB) format the drive in NTFS to see it all. Apologies again to those I bored.......

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    #50

    This Is What My Friend Wears On The Beach (They're Wet Too)

    This Is What My Friend Wears On The Beach (They're Wet Too)

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    Why Are The Peas Upside Down

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    #52

    I Love Waking Up To Our Gallon Of Laundry Detergent On The Floor Leaking. Thanks Cat

    I Love Waking Up To Our Gallon Of Laundry Detergent On The Floor Leaking. Thanks Cat

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

    Cat was sick of that odd tile so he did what he could so that you change the floor.

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    #53

    My Front Door. Was Told You All Might Like This Here

    My Front Door. Was Told You All Might Like This Here

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    I Live In Norway And Am Allergic To The Cold

    I Live In Norway And Am Allergic To The Cold

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    #55

    Then What’s The Point

    Then What’s The Point

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    M O'Connell
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or, you know, plug one of them into the other side of the cord. Those cords have three outlets, two on one side and a single on the other side.

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