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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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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!

#20

Still Doing Better Than You

Still Doing Better Than You

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General Anaesthesia
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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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

Reviewer01
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can only conclude that the people saying prices would be higher if they stopped tipping and raised wages are shotty tippers. If you put the price up 20% then don't tip 20% then isn't the cost of food the same?

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

if we take McDonalds for example (because it's literally everywhere) it's weird that in many other countries they pay proper wages to their workers and the food still costs the same.

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

Trust me it's not just US. We've had years of pandering to business and apparently it hasn't turbocharged the economy and made GB G again

Blondie23
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

#1 reason I don't eat out anymore is the cost... it's insane. #2 I know for sure the people are not being paid better... I would rather cook all my own food for the rest of my life than support this type of system!

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

It's crazy that this exists, there were also times where we said we wouldn't give money to the poor because it would raise inflation, GUESS WHAT HAPPENED ANYWAY.

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

Do away with tipping and raise minimum wage. It works in other parts of the world just fine.

SHARI PDX
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

$15.99 burger at the local Bun 'n Run is ridiculous indeed, no fries, no soda!

Michele W
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Technically, the federal minimum wage did not change, true. But many states DID raise their minimums and some of them are much higher than the federal min wage of $7.25, AND many business around the country did indeed raise their starting pay as a result of all the pressure. Folks said it would raise prices, and lo and behold, it did!

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

That's not what raised prices. Unchecked corporate greed and conservative deregulation did.

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#29

On Double Standards

On Double Standards

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1 month ago

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#30

System Is Failing

System Is Failing

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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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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1 month 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
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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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

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Jesse
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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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