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If there’s one thing the digital age has taught us, it’s that nothing disappears from the internet. Everyone keeps receipts of past social media activity in some form, a few of which may bite back in the future. 

That’s where the Facepalm subreddit comes in. This online group collects screenshots of people’s posts worthy of the spotlight of shame, some from public figures. 8.3 million members keep the page alive with tweets and replies showing how questionably some people’s minds work. 

Go ahead and see for yourself. Here’s a compilation of the images that stood out to us. Some may shake your faith in humanity, so proceed with caution. 

#1

Make It Make Sense

Make It Make Sense

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Maggz Bennett
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This should be the number one post. The world has gone mad and we're all just looking on.

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    #3

    Simple As That

    Simple As That

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    2 months ago

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    How you’re perceived online carries the same weight as your reputation in real life. If anything, the former is a highly valuable currency in the current age of technology. 

    According to the Pew Research Center, 91% of people tend to believe what they gather from search engine results. The Edelman Trust Barometer also found that 65% of people believe these results more than any other source.

    #4

    Tough Times Always Reveal The Crybabies

    Tough Times Always Reveal The Crybabies

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    Julia Mckinney
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    2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, people would tell me they can't breathe with a mask on because "asthma". I'd then ask "so, where's your inhaler? I have asthma, I wear a mask and carry mine in my purse". I generally got a blank look or they'd walk off.

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    Enter online reputation management. As the name suggests, it’s the process of monitoring and influencing the narrative of how people see your brand. Your goal is to find the balance between positive and negative feedback. 

    Online reputation management is necessary for companies as it can impact a person’s buying decisions. Recent surveys found that 60% of consumers would avoid purchasing from a brand that may appear “untrustworthy.”

    #8

    The Company Has Needs... Which Don't Include Employees I Guess

    The Company Has Needs... Which Don't Include Employees I Guess

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    Having a reputable image online isn’t only applicable to distinguished public figures. A random Twitter user lost her NASA internship after posting a profanity-laced tweet. 

    According to the story posted by Norton’s Reputation Defender, the post got the attention of former NASA engineer Homer Hickam, who is also on the National Space Council. The person apologized, but it isn’t clear if NASA reinstated her internship.

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    #10

    Go Ruin Your Own Counties

    Go Ruin Your Own Counties

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

    On behalf of all thinking Australians, I apologise for Rupert Murdoch’s existence

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    #11

    Florida Needs Help, But Their Reps Said No To Fema Funding

    Florida Needs Help, But Their Reps Said No To Fema Funding

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    #12

    Murica

    Murica

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    Gia SDP
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an American, I have to be very clear that I don't love private health insurance. The reality is we have NO CHOICE.

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    Proactive participation is one way to achieve a stellar online reputation. As digital marketing expert Tripp Donnelly wrote in an article for Forbes, lurking on social media platforms is no longer a smart move. 

    “Participation means more than just having a profile,” Donnelly stated, adding that analyzing online interactions can also help understand the audience for more effective communication.

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    Many make the mistake of prioritizing self-promotion whenever they are online. It makes them seem unnatural, which can turn off their audience. People gravitate toward a genuine human connection, and excessive self-glorification takes that away. 

    As Donnelly notes, constant positive engagement leads to more meaningful relationships, albeit digital ones. It can also significantly improve one’s presence on social media and search engines.

    We’d like to hear your thoughts, dear readers. What do you attribute these head-scratching posts to? Are people just that misinformed? Let us know in the comment boxes below!

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    #20

    Still Doing Better Than You

    Still Doing Better Than You

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    General Anaesthesia
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like your hotel rooms, Rach, you can rent a Ferrari for 20 minutes or multiples thereof.

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    #22

    He Borrowed A Family For His Campaign Picture

    He Borrowed A Family For His Campaign Picture

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    #23

    Misdirected Anger

    Misdirected Anger

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    G A
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "They sent me abroad to kill foreigners. I hate them all...." military mentality

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    #24

    Fancy That

    Fancy That

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    G A
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    2 months ago

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    #25

    This Is Literally Unconstitutional…

    This Is Literally Unconstitutional…

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Establishment clause! "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...". Thanks to these religious fanatics, we seem to have to relitigate this every year or so now.

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    #26

    Any Bulls**t Lie Will Do In The Name Of Fascism

    Any Bulls**t Lie Will Do In The Name Of Fascism

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    #27

    Wild And Very Sad

    Wild And Very Sad

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

    As someone in NC (who avoided the hurricane, but my mom works in the government so its disaster response calls 24/7 for her) its insane. There are ARMED MILITIAS trying to stop FEMA from helping people. A major city (Asheville) DOESNT HAVE RUNNING WATER. Not clean, not drinkable, no RUNNING WATER AT ALL. And these dipshits are making it worse.

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    #28

    What Can I Say Just America

    What Can I Say Just America

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

    People defend tipping because a) the workers don’t earn enough (businesses’ problem not customers’) and b) it would raise prices if they were paid more … and prices get raised anyway

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    #29

    On Double Standards

    On Double Standards

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    2 months ago

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    #30

    System Is Failing

    System Is Failing

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    #31

    Ope

    Ope

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    #32

    Someone Who's Clearly Not Racist

    Someone Who's Clearly Not Racist

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    #33

    The Far-Right Sure Do Come Real Close To Getting It Sometimes

    The Far-Right Sure Do Come Real Close To Getting It Sometimes

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    #35

    It Doesn’t Make Any Sense

    It Doesn’t Make Any Sense

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

    That was the old America, MAGA America doesn't want to spread democracy, they would hand Ukraine to Putin and put Israeli owned luxury hotels all across Gaza. Those "patriots" sure do love them some violent dictators.

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    #37

    Times Have Changed

    Times Have Changed

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

    The 15% who are boomers or the 0.10% who hold 50% of the capital wealth?

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    #41

    Patton Oswalt On Point Here LOL, Elmo Is So Transparent!

    Patton Oswalt On Point Here LOL, Elmo Is So Transparent!

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

    People have the freedom to speak; they do not in fact have the right to be heard. Blocking and muting doesn't stop speech; it stops the listening. So basically, he's giving people back their right to harass and bully people who've opted to avoid it. Great idea, moron. 🙄

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    #42

    The Percentage Is Probably Higher

    The Percentage Is Probably Higher

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    #43

    You Can't Get Any More Divorced Than This

    You Can't Get Any More Divorced Than This

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    #44

    The Tampa Bay Area's Main Hospital And Only Trauma Center Is Built On An Island At Sea Level

    The Tampa Bay Area's Main Hospital And Only Trauma Center Is Built On An Island At Sea Level

    OGSyedIsEverywhere Report

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The whole state of Florida is barely above sea level for now. The highest point in the whole state is only 105 meters and it's so far inland it's almost in Alabama.

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    #46

    Imagine Being This Dumb

    Imagine Being This Dumb

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    G A
    Community Member
    2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Florida Woman replying to someone who chooses to call themselves a turd? Some low IQs on display....

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    #48

    I See So Many Political Stuff So Wanted To Add Some Chances

    I See So Many Political Stuff So Wanted To Add Some Chances

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    Deborah B
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And she was replying "I choose to identify myself with my personal accomplishments, not my marital status. I see no reason to signal my marital status, because I'm not available for a relationship with you either way."

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    #50

    This Isn’t 1800s, Right?

    This Isn’t 1800s, Right?

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

    'I am so insecure, that if someone else looks at my wife I feel threatened.'

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    #51

    Let’s See How This Plan Works Out

    Let’s See How This Plan Works Out

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    Colleen Glim
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So that the general public have no clue when a dangerous storm is coming and life continues as normal until they die? Allow them to die and decrease the surplus population. It’s not real if nobody knows right?

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    #53

    Why Do They Lie Like This?

    Why Do They Lie Like This?

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

    The most horrible thing here is I don’t think they’re ’wilfully lying’, they actually, stupidly, believe it

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    #54

    It Does Though?

    It Does Though?

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wikipedia: "In geometry, a pyramid is a polyhedron formed by connecting a polygonal base and a point, called the apex."

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    #55

    She’s Trans

    She’s Trans

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

    I have no issue with it at all. My niece is now my nephew. He's happy now, and that's all that matters. Just let people be what they want to be. If they're not acting in a way that hurts anyone, then... it's no problem?

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    #57

    Matt Gaetz Also Voted Against Fema Funding Right Before Hurricane Helene Struck

    Matt Gaetz Also Voted Against Fema Funding Right Before Hurricane Helene Struck

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    #58

    😭🤦

    😭🤦

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

    If the US government could manipulate the weather, they would use it in wars. Not on Disneyworld.

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    #59

    Murica

    Murica

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    15m here in Portland, Oregon. We're getting better. Personally I just bike everywhere year round.

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    #60

    AI Bros Discover Copyright Infringement

    AI Bros Discover Copyright Infringement

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    #61

    Totally Normal Behavior For The Richest Man

    Totally Normal Behavior For The Richest Man

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    #63

    I Think This Guy's Name Is The First Clue

    I Think This Guy's Name Is The First Clue

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    Heir of Durin
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a time to be alive. When natural disasters are considered propaganda. What in the dang heck is this nonsense!?

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    #64

    "Help Me Step-Government, A Hurricane Destroyed My State Again"

    "Help Me Step-Government, A Hurricane Destroyed My State Again"

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    #65

    Elon Suspends A Journalist For Sharing The Jd Vance Dossier

    Elon Suspends A Journalist For Sharing The Jd Vance Dossier

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    #67

    This Finland Thing Brought All The Racists Out Of Hiding

    This Finland Thing Brought All The Racists Out Of Hiding

    Merchant_Alert Report

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

    Homelessness, single-payer healthcare, untaxed billionaires. That is why Finland is so successful.

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    #68

    Jd Vance’s Solution To Curbing School Shootings: “We Have To Make The Doors Lock Better. We Have To Make The Doors Stronger, We’ve Got To Make The Windows Stronger.”

    Jd Vance’s Solution To Curbing School Shootings: “We Have To Make The Doors Lock Better. We Have To Make The Doors Stronger, We’ve Got To Make The Windows Stronger.”

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    #69

    I Don't Know

    I Don't Know

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    #70

    I Just Died From Cringe

    I Just Died From Cringe

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Elon's light of consciousness is that dim one flickering on and off in that ominous corridor people have to walk down in horror movies.

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    #71

    This Is Pretty Weird

    This Is Pretty Weird

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    G A
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His greedy little hammy hamster cheeks airbrushed out

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    #72

    More Than One Facepalm Here

    More Than One Facepalm Here

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    Bernd Herbert
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The whole US election system is in dire need of an update. This is absolutely bonkers. The registering thing alone. When we haven an election here, I'll get mail from the government reminding me, telling me when and where to cast my vote. We don't have to register.

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    #73

    Man Smashes Signed Taylor Swift Guitar After Buying It For $4,000 At Auction

    Man Smashes Signed Taylor Swift Guitar After Buying It For $4,000 At Auction

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    #74

    The European Mind Cannot Comprehend A Company This Dedicated To Not Closing

    The European Mind Cannot Comprehend A Company This Dedicated To Not Closing

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    G A
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No we let people go home to be with their families and protect their households, not their multimillionaire overlords

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    #75

    “The Gays”

    “The Gays”

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

    A gay friend has admitted to me that he would rather sleep with a dead pig than Vance. I had to admit that I'd be hard pushed to spot the difference! 🤣😂

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    #76

    I'm Tired Of Pretending That Hard Work Will Get Me Somewhere In Life

    I'm Tired Of Pretending That Hard Work Will Get Me Somewhere In Life

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    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She seems like a decent person. She was surprised by being launched into the spotlight but is trying to make the most of her 15 minutes of fame to do good. That being said, I am absolutely sick of that meme.

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