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There are units, and then there are absolute units. If the latter doesn’t ring a bell, it may be because the odd-sounding term comes from internet culture, where people use it to refer to a large, round animal or object.

It’s a descriptive meme in the family of “smol bean” or “beautiful cinnamon roll,” and you can totally feel somewhat of an affectionate feel about it.

But in order to get to the essence of what being an absolute unit entails, one has to see a real example of it. So Bored Panda has compiled a list full of the absolutest of the units for you to feast on right below, and make sure you check out part 1 right here.

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    An Absolute Unit Of A Gray Percheron. This Is The Same Horse 5 Years Apart. They Transition From A Black Coat To A Gray Coat As They Grow Older

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    The first “absolute unit” meme was born on December 13, 2017, when a Twitter user named @mrreptoid wrote, “In awe at the size of this lad. Absolute unit,” with regards to a photo of British hotelier David Morgan-Hewitt standing next to the Queen of England. Mr. Morgan-Hewitt is a very large lad, indeed.

    But it really took off in 2018, with the Museum of English Rural Life tweeting a photograph of ram with a caption “Look at this absolute unit.” Adam Koszary, the museum’s manager who wrote the tweet, amassed 98k likes and more than 27k retweets in the next couple of days.

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    An “absolute unit'' is a term that implies a general idea that something or someone is comically oversize. And it can be applied to virtually anything, from objects to animals, to even humans and fashion. Speaking of fashion, much of the oversized trend of the past five years has to do with the image that can be called “absolute unit.” From dad’s sneakers to gigantic jackets, they look both funny, out of proportion, yet somewhat progressive and unmistakably fashionable.

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    Absolute Units Of Garlic Cloves

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    My Dad Used To Take Me To Feed The Buffalo Outside Of Town When I Was Little. We Called This Guy Big Daddy

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    This Cucumber Mistaken For A Watermelon

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    Sista of the moon
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awwwwwwww. Rest In Peace, smol baby of a pup. So so cute. ❤️❤️ Big, old dogs are the sweetest creatures on earth.

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    The White House Chef Is An Absolute Unit And The Last Line Of Defence

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    Absolute Unit Of A Peregrine Falcon

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    This Eagle Has Not Missed Any Meals

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    This Absolute Unit Of Bullfrog

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    This Fluffy Unit Of A Cat

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    This Unit Of An Echidna Came Into The Wildlife Sanctuary. She Got Clipped By A Car But She's Fine

    This Unit Of An Echidna Came Into The Wildlife Sanctuary. She Got Clipped By A Car But She's Fine

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    This Absolute Unit Blocks The Way Into The Submarine

    This Absolute Unit Blocks The Way Into The Submarine

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    I Was Told To Share This Pic Of Mr Puddly Here

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    This Weapon Of A Pony

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

    This pony is my childhood dream of those disproportionately chubby my little pony lads come to life!!!

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    Ah Lawd He 'Bout To Come Back!

    Ah Lawd He 'Bout To Come Back!

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    Elvis From Australian Reptile Park Is An Absolute Unit Of A Saltwater Crocodile

    Elvis From Australian Reptile Park Is An Absolute Unit Of A Saltwater Crocodile

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    I Was Told This Sub Would Appreciate This Absolute Unit Of French Macaron I Made

    I Was Told This Sub Would Appreciate This Absolute Unit Of French Macaron I Made

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    You're Telling Me That’s Not A Polar Bear

    You're Telling Me That’s Not A Polar Bear

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    Got An Absolute Unit Of A Carrot In My Weekly Food Delivery Box Today!

    Got An Absolute Unit Of A Carrot In My Weekly Food Delivery Box Today!

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    Absolute Unit Of A Grolar Bear (Polar Bear/Grizzly Hybrid)

    Absolute Unit Of A Grolar Bear (Polar Bear/Grizzly Hybrid)

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    This Breed Of Dog Is Called A Borzoi. It Has An Absolute Unit Of A Sniffer

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    T H I C C

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    Raine Soo
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This duck is the shape of a rotund egg. It's cute, though.

    Anyone-for-tea?
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, the edge next to the tv cabinet and blue cushions are sus, and the shadows don’t make sense.

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

    There's something very satisfying about this duck's shape. It's kinda mesmerizing.

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

    When the duck and the egg come at the same time.... i know its supposed to be a chicken but ducks lay eggs too

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    This Absolute Unit Of A Squirrel In My Back Yard

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    Easily The Largest Toilet Seat I Have Ever Encountered In My Bathroom Using Career. Just Tremendous

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    This Banana Which I’m Sure The Comments Below Will Not Be Pg

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    An Absolute Unit Of A Tree Frog

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

    I don't like it's feet. D: NOPE. Seriously looks like the transformation scene from Akira ahhh

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    What An Absolute Unit Of A Cat

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    Absolute Unit Of An Icicle I Just Pulled Off My Roof, Obligatory Banana For Scale

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

    Frozen death spear. How on Earth do people survive winter with things like this hanging off your house? It’s insane

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    In Awe Of This Lad's Chonk

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

    Um, this deer has gone omnivore & is eating the neighborhood pets. We should all be terrified.

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    Someone Say Big Babies? I Was Born 12lbs 15oz, This Was My Newborn Picture

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    Grandidier's Baobab Tree, Endemic To Madagascar

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

    i can see the future, and i see the comments arent gonna be pg

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    Absolute Unit Of A Moo Machine

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    I See Your Big Allen Wrench, And I Raise You... A Bigger Allen Wrench

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    My Grandparents’ Garage Is The Home Of The Fattest Pigeon I’ve Ever Seen. My Mom Named Him Henry

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    German Cyclist Robert Förstemann's Absolute Thighs

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    Union Pacific 4014 "Big Boy". The Largest Steam Locomotive Ever Built

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    The Shell On This Giant African Land Snail. The Snail Weighs Over 600 Grams.

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

    I like snails. I had a generic garden snail as a pet, but it was mere fraction of this one.

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    Softball Size Robins That Landed In Tulsa During The Storm

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    Absolute Unit Of A Pigeon I Saw When I Was On A Walk

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    Plump Hamster

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

    "They wondered where their kitten had gone but as a silver lining, their lizard seemed to be thriving!"

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    This Absolute Unit Of A Snowman

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    Absolute Unit Of Cholula

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    This Absolute Unit Of A Dvd Player (Disc For Scale)

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

    I remember these. I think it was like a 20-disc changer.They were awesome (for the time, lol)!

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