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With mainstream media primarily highlighting unpleasant events worldwide, it’s always refreshing to hear about acts of kindness towards another human being. Sadly, these behaviors don’t get as much attention as they should. 

Thankfully, the Chaotic Good subreddit is changing that. This online group shares good intentions manifested through unorthodox methods, to say the least. 

Here, you’ll see people stealing to provide for someone who can’t afford groceries, passing gas alongside someone so they won’t feel embarrassed, and drunkenly painting a crosswalk on a dangerous street. 

Scroll through and have a few feel-good moments today. Hopefully, this list will show you that despite all the negativity, there is still some good in this world.

#1

It Cost Zero Dollars To Mind Your Own Business

It Cost Zero Dollars To Mind Your Own Business

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    What A Great Idea From Thier Parents!

    What A Great Idea From Thier Parents!

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    #3

    I Love It When We Rise Up Together To Destroy The Patriarchy ✊

    I Love It When We Rise Up Together To Destroy The Patriarchy ✊

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    While it may sometimes feel like there is too much hate going around, kindness is an innate human trait. As University of Oxford researcher Dr. Oliver Scott Curry explained in an interview with CBS, it’s because “we are social animals.” 

    University of London psychologist Anat Bardi provided some survey results to the publication. According to the findings, people valued benevolence or kindness the most, edging out hedonism, creativity, ambition, seeking power, and having an exciting life.

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    A Very Effective Method Indeed

    A Very Effective Method Indeed

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    Stealing A Persons Dog So It Can Actually Live

    Stealing A Persons Dog So It Can Actually Live

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    Acts of kindness are also reasonably common, even if people don’t feel that way most of the time. In 2021, the BBC launched a “Kindness Test,” which more than 60,000 people from 144 countries joined, making it the world’s largest psychological study on the topic. 

    Survey results showed that 16% of people had received an act of kindness within the hour prior. 43% claimed they had experienced it within the previous day.

    #7

    He Didn't Look For Any Profit, He Just Wanted To Save Lives! A True Hero!

    He Didn't Look For Any Profit, He Just Wanted To Save Lives! A True Hero!

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    #8

    Candy Acid: Drag Queen, Dungeon Master, Orno-Enthusiast, Life Saver

    Candy Acid: Drag Queen, Dungeon Master, Orno-Enthusiast, Life Saver

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    Marno C.
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't know why people get so bent out of shape about drag queens and children. Every drag queen I've ever known has been very protective and nurturing towards children. The Queens know what it is like try find your voice and flourish in a society that often pushes for conformity.

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    However, the Kindness Test revealed the barriers that hinder people from showing goodwill toward others. Some are apprehensive about the possibility of embarrassment or rejection. 

    Personality may also play a role. The test revealed that the kindest people scored high on “agreeableness,” extroversion, and openness. This could mean that outgoing people are likely less concerned about rejection, making them more likely to buy a warm meal for someone in need, for example.

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    #11

    Saw This And Thought It Belonged Here

    Saw This And Thought It Belonged Here

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    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Similar thing happened when I was in Paris around 2000. Ticket office staff for the metro were on strike, but drivers weren't, so the trains ran but no one paid to get on them!

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    Those who aren’t as automatically willing to commit an act of kindness are also likely plagued by “miscalibrated expectations.” Amit Kumar, an assistant professor at The University of Texas at Austin, conducted a study in 2022 where 75 out of 84 participants gave a cup of hot chocolate to a stranger. 

    The research participants also underestimated the significance of their act, expecting the recipients’ moods to be an average of 2.7 out of 5. However, the recipients reported feeling much better, with a 3.5 out of 5 mood.

    #14

    Tennessee Trans Woman Goes Topless For The Greater Good. I Thought This Belonged Here

    Tennessee Trans Woman Goes Topless For The Greater Good. I Thought This Belonged Here

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    #15

    With Great Ability, Comes Great Accountability

    With Great Ability, Comes Great Accountability

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    Kumar believes that the participants weren’t fully aware of the impact their seemingly small acts of kindness had on the person. They also failed to realize that generosity can be contagious, and there’s a good chance for the receivers to pay it forward in the future. 

    “The fact that you’re being nice to others adds a lot of value beyond whatever the thing is,” Kumar told Technology Networks.

    #16

    Old School Mad Lad

    Old School Mad Lad

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

    Cecil J. Williams, 1956. Photo taken by a friend of the photographer while he posed, during a road trip in South Carolina. He traveled the South of the US to document segregation and discrimination, including coverage of the desegregation of public schools and violence against black protesters, becoming a close friend with JFK in the process. He is still alive and 86 years old.

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    #17

    Gotta Love Drunk Idiots Sometimes

    Gotta Love Drunk Idiots Sometimes

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    Jeffrey Crawley
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was at school the bus stop where I and a school mate caught the morning bus was suspended due to road works and temporarily replaced with a sign on a concrete block. Coming back from school one day we moved the temporary sign about 100 yards down the road so we didn't have to walk so far in the morning. When the works were finished they reinstated the bus stop WHERE WE HAD MOVED IT TO! It's still in the same spot decades later. I went on to become a Civil Engineer, designing and building roads!

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    #18

    Chaotic Good Boy

    Chaotic Good Boy

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    Donkey boi
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *Sitting watching tv, minding my own business*. *Lights go off, doggo walks in carrying food from pantry, places it on my lap then sits next to me*: You're.The.Best.Fecking.Dog.EVER!

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    What makes an act of kindness more meaningful is that it comes from the heart, no matter how small. And you may not realize how helpful these gestures can be. 

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    One blood donation, for example, can help save up to three lives. Giving a random stranger a few genuine words of encouragement can help turn their day around in a massive way.

    #20

    Standing Up For An Older Fellow

    Standing Up For An Older Fellow

    "Recently went camping at a very busy RV park. Our camper didn't have a toilet or shower, so we were reliant on the bathroom on site. The first night we were there I met a super cool older fellow that had some stomach issues (who didn't have his own restroom either). He was frantically trying to get the door open, but the keypad entry was broken. Thankfully I had my pocket knife and jimmied the door for him.
    After I took a nice shower I rode my bike to find maintenance to repair the door. The gentleman couldn't get the door open themselves and swore they would fix it.
    Later that evening the door was still broken. So, to help my little buddy out, I taped the latch so he could get in as he needed (frequently). I wrote on the tape, as not to ruin the door, "please don't remove the tape, some of us rely on this restroom". You can see the residue of the tape still left from their shoddy removal.
    Next morning the tape was gone and the lock still broken. At that point, it was apparent that they didn't care about the people camping there, so I removed the broken handle, and deposited the parts in six cans across the campground.
    Needless to say the next day the doorknob was replaced with a functional unit and the marker removed. The older fellow was so happy he gave me some limes his daughter grew. Made a hell of a beverage later that day."

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    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pro-tip: on almost any BP post you can click the attribution link at the bottom left (in this case "ChonkyChoad") and it will take you to the original Reddit / Facebook post so you can gleam more context: https://www.reddit.com/r/chaoticgood/comments/18c7l7m/standing_up_for_an_older_fellow/

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    #21

    Beautiful

    Beautiful

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    We’d also like to hear from you, readers. Have you done anything recently that may have seemed out of left field but was actually altruistic in nature? How did that turn out? Share your stories in the comments! 

    #22

    What A Lovely Idea! I'd Say This Makes A Massive Difference To People Who Have Been Feeling Lonely

    What A Lovely Idea! I'd Say This Makes A Massive Difference To People Who Have Been Feeling Lonely

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

    The point is to borrow a person that is different to yourself. If you want to know about being gay, or Christian, or Muslim, or transgender you can borrow someone who is that and they will tell you about it, I think it is a brilliant idea, as the internet cannot interact in the same way.

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    #23

    F**k The System

    F**k The System

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    Shark queen 🦈🦈🦈
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am so happy you did this. It upsets me that instead of helping the people read they wouldn't let them go someplace fun. So instead of fixing the problem they were making people feel bad for having the problem.

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    #25

    Beating Capitalists At Their Own Game

    Beating Capitalists At Their Own Game

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    #26

    For The Greater Good Of The Plants!

    For The Greater Good Of The Plants!

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    #27

    Cg Superintendent vs. Le Healthcare System

    Cg Superintendent vs. Le Healthcare System

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    Chad Dad

    Chad Dad

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    This Should Be Here

    This Should Be Here

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

    If you can find the jack. Never mind that most places actually have the TV sound wired into the sound system already.

    Darth Kittius
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah this post is pretty old, so I'm assuming tvs used to have more accessible jacks

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    Bat cat in a hat
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dentist's waiting room have the tv tuned in the news channel, but no volume and subtitles on. There's soft classical music type playing on the speakers as well

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

    I have a diy tv remote that powers them off. There are commercial ones intended as pranks, but made one myself that's a little more stealth.

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

    I have a doctor that is so bad about this. Blares the game show channel so loud (with base surround sound no doubt) that it actually hurts my ears and makes my chest feel funny when I sit too near it. I always end up sitting near the back of the room by the toilet and elevators and use ear plugs when I'm there to avoid the discomfort of it.

    Scott Rackley
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did this at work to silence the 24/7 fox news, only on my shift though. I put it back in my pocket when I leave. The other shifts think mine is crazy for not being able to change the volume. It sure does annoy some folks.

    Robert Sissco
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can still buy TV-B-Gones. They are great, I used to bank at Wells Fargo and one day when the line was literally out of the lobby, I kept turning the TV off because they were playing Faux News. The branch manager kept coming out and turning it back on, but I kept shutting it off. He stopped after the 4th time

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

    I was expecting to see a universal remote control, and the person was silencing the television at the push of a button.

    Jude Laskowski
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While I was waiting for my car to be serviced, The View was on the tv. I asked the other person if he was watching the show. When he said no, I just unplugged the tv as we couldn't find the remote.

    Christine Stewart
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems rude to me- maybe everyone else in the waiting room was interested in watching the tv.....

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

    I thought a universal remote would do the trick and you don't have be near the TV

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

    I used to have a remote that would do that. It stopped working eventually tho, because they started making TVs differently and the signal it sent didn't work on them anymore.

    DeoManus Argentem
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't you just load up the app on your phone to change the channel/volume? Used to have to do this overnight to change it back to something inoffensive to all like the Weather Channel or the Superbowl or something like that if some kid (usually) changed it to something non family-friendly.

    Jeremy Bolanos
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw a woman at the doctor's office take out wire snips and cut the power cord to the TV. Dangerous, but fantastic.

    Riley Quinn
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I can't manually turn the volume down (or switch the station from Fox), I go to the desk a request their assistance. If they refuse, I unplug the damn thing. I don't need to have my blood pressure spiking before walking into the exam room.

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

    Problem is usually the adverts - ramp up volume to hear program, adverts come on and it's like you are being summoned to church.

    Alex Kreitner
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did have a Honda dealer I used to go to to service my leased Honda that constantly played Fox News in the waiting room. Would have been nice to have. I ended up switching to Toyota, not explicitly because of this, but I'm sure it was a factor.

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    #31

    Elevated Wholesomeness: A Self-Quoted Perspective

    Elevated Wholesomeness: A Self-Quoted Perspective

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    The Samuel Alito's Mom's Satanic Abortion Clinic

    The Samuel Alito's Mom's Satanic Abortion Clinic

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    Jan Rosier
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    free religious reproductive healthcare? Did they mean to write 'religious-free reproductive healthcare' ?

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    #34

    The Perfect Opportunity Presented Itself Yesterday

    The Perfect Opportunity Presented Itself Yesterday

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    Dismantling Gender Stereotypes, Chaotically

    Dismantling Gender Stereotypes, Chaotically

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

    As a female gamer I can confirm, and I don't even sound like a little girl I just sound like a grown woman but they can't handle a woman being good at gaming or gaming at all some of them..

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    #36

    There Are Still Good People In This World

    There Are Still Good People In This World

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    Banned Books Are The Best Reads

    Banned Books Are The Best Reads

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

    "Moms for Liberty" is a Republican Conservative organization that started as a group fighting against COVID prevention measures, and later expanded their scope into campaigning against LGBT rights, racial equality, inclusion initiatives, vaccine mandates, freedom of religion and education. They have been proven to have financial ties with the republican parties and the "Proud Boys" neofascist organization. They themselves have been branded an "extremist far-right organization" by several independent advisory groups, and their methods include astroturfing campaigns, direct harassment of teachers and public servants, legal and personal threats, bounties to encourage violence or further harassing of teachers and even openly encouraging shooting liberal teachers.

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    #38

    Chaotic Firefolk

    Chaotic Firefolk

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    #40

    F**k The Pointless Bud Light Hate

    F**k The Pointless Bud Light Hate

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    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know what the controversy around Bud Light it, but it's appalling tasting "beer" regardless. Why is American beer like having sex in a canoe? Because they're both f*****g close to water.

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    #41

    Cc'd Everybody Up In Here

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    Shark queen 🦈🦈🦈
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a feeling your apartment building is going to be shut down or at least heavily fined.

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    #43

    ”(– –) You Are Hereby Banished From The Homelands Of The Oglala Sioux Tribe!”

    ”(– –) You Are Hereby Banished From The Homelands Of The Oglala Sioux Tribe!”

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    Teutonic Disaster
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    2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not that she gives a rat's a*s about the conditions/problems in those reservations, let alone even bother showing up to pretend she does, but it's the thought that counts. Edit: forgot a word 🤦‍♂️

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    #44

    Chaotic Good

    Chaotic Good

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

    It did affect other people - they got fresh air and felt better I bet.

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    #46

    Why Do The Older Generations Have This Mindset?

    Why Do The Older Generations Have This Mindset?

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    Bartlet for World Domination
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trying to make my young coworkers understand that they still have to do the less fun parts of the job...

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    The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Is Improved

    The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Is Improved

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

    I might be in love with the person responsible for the second sign.

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    #48

    I Saw This On Twitter Today

    I Saw This On Twitter Today

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    #49

    Whatifclientsknowhowtoinspect

    Whatifclientsknowhowtoinspect

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    #50

    Row Row, Fight The Power

    Row Row, Fight The Power

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