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Art can inspire a person to create great things. And sometimes those great things are memes. And sometimes those memes are so good, they end up on the r/TrippinThroughTime subreddit.

The community has over 3.9 million members, constantly proving that good paintings are timeless. For example, they take a portrait from the 1500s, slap a modern caption on it, and voilĆ ā€”it works. The expression of the subject, the situation he's in... It's all relevant, no matter what year or how we look at the artwork.

"In historic art pieces depicting multiple humans, there is a law that at least one of those humans will look like they have no clue how or why they got there," the moderators of the subreddit write. "It's like Where's Waldo? except instead of looking for Waldo, you're looking for the dude that looks like he just dropped acid."

Continue scrolling and you'll understand what they mean.

Our loyal readers probably know just how much we here at Bored Panda love contemporary takes on classic art, but in case you missed anything, here's our earlier collection of art memes and an equally-amusing list of hilarious museum snapchats. While you're at it, check out this brilliant guide on how to recognize famous paintings to know what you're looking at as well!

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    In The Afterlife

    In The Afterlife

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    Ironically while traveling because of the pandemic is impossible, you can become a virtual globetrotter and see exhibits, arts, and learning materials from over 1,200 thousand museums around the world with Google Arts and Culture. Have you ever thought about visiting the Hammer Museum in L.A? Or walk through the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam? How about taking a peek inside the National Museum of Indonesia?

    Some works provide an interpretive text with an exploratory zoom capability too!

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    #4

    A Nude Painting

    A Nude Painting

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

    Is it just me, or does the painter have kind of a weird tan line?? šŸ¤£

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    #5

    How It Went Down

    How It Went Down

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    wandile dludlu
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They weren't wrong... they have been providing entertainment for the rest of the world. It's usually, "how can they be so dumb", but it's still entertaining

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    #7

    This Is Some Good Stuff

    This Is Some Good Stuff

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    Vikram Bedi
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My family is teetotaller, even then I did this... pouring a glass of fizzy drink ...?takind and sip and going... aaahhhh

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

    he looks like he is trying to look evil, but failing miserably..

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

    I'm 11. I still do this. Just now my apple juic isn't from a box lol

    Jeff Requier
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    we were drinking the foam off of beers and trying wine at that age.

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    4 years ago

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    #9

    Christ Speaking Facts

    Christ Speaking Facts

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    #11

    Good Ol' Days

    Good Ol' Days

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    Vikram Bedi
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alice we are not supposed to look at the painter... pay attention to your needles

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    #12

    Got Worried For A Sec

    Got Worried For A Sec

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    sorlag110
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1820: Pulls up device from pocket to tell time ā€” 1920: Looks at wrist to tell time like a boss ā€” 2020: Pulls up device from pocket to tell time

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    #13

    That Do Require Full Armour

    That Do Require Full Armour

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    Ty Stratton-Quirk
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Much more challenging, with a higher mortality rate. Seriously, the Dread Beast of Caerbannog has nothing on an angry cat.

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    #14

    Not Again

    Not Again

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

    ..and that is how John and Jane learned how to make a Molotov cocktail.

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    #18

    The 1st Year They Said

    The 1st Year They Said

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    #23

    They Donā€™t Make Horses Like They Did Back Then

    They Donā€™t Make Horses Like They Did Back Then

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    MrsPossum
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    4 years ago

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    #24

    Wink Wink

    Wink Wink

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    wandile dludlu
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    [Jesus goes over the bill at the last supper] "Why would- [closes eyes & rubs bridge of nose] -why would anyone order wine?

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    #30

    History Channel

    History Channel

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    #33

    Cats Are Assholes

    Cats Are Assholes

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    #34

    Just Wait

    Just Wait

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    Lillian Jimenez
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do this all the time, but by the time I find the meme, it's not funny anymore. šŸ˜‚šŸ˜­

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    #35

    Not Clickbait

    Not Clickbait

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    #36

    The Ultimate Fantasy

    The Ultimate Fantasy

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    I'manoob!
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    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    haha *sigh* mine is getting to play outside and not have to think about school

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    #38

    Lunch Of Shame

    Lunch Of Shame

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    Who? Me?
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me internally dying to tell my mom that I need URGENT school supplies at dinner

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    It's Really Confusing

    It's Really Confusing

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    #41

    I'm About To End This Man's Whole Career

    I'm About To End This Man's Whole Career

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

    Proceeds to answer with: "Now I'm writing this very slowly, so it's easier for you to understand, but......"

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    #42

    Thatā€™s Love

    Thatā€™s Love

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    #44

    Even Beethoven Was Patient Three Times Only

    Even Beethoven Was Patient Three Times Only

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

    "Don't worry sir, It is a momentous decision and I have all day"

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    #50

    Calm Down

    Calm Down

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

    If a god asks you to kill your kid, it's time to get a new religion, I think.

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    #51

    Not Worth It

    Not Worth It

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    Who? Me?
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I buy something else exceeeeding that price and my dumb brain then thinks it's a bargain

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    #52

    Do I Look Like I Have Money?

    Do I Look Like I Have Money?

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    #54

    Leave Your Essays Here

    Leave Your Essays Here

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    #56

    It's Fun And Also Social Distancing

    It's Fun And Also Social Distancing

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    Who? Me?
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And eventually if the game continues...... you'll be 6 feet under

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    #59

    Always The Same Story

    Always The Same Story

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

    Me at midnight with a test the next day: Gotta get these apples for them sweet sweet Bells

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    #60

    And Humanity Has Yet To See Something Greater Since

    And Humanity Has Yet To See Something Greater Since

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    #61

    No WiFi

    No WiFi

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    Julia Atkinson
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People had to make their own entertainment in those days. Get the accordion, mother!

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    #62

    Hit Me Up

    Hit Me Up

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    Who? Me?
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a squeeze when it be your sanitizer........ Squeeze squeeze squeeze when your friend's

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    #67

    2021 Is Gonna Be My Year

    2021 Is Gonna Be My Year

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    Vikram Bedi
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    When trying to sleep and Brain reminding me of something stupid I said in kindergarden.

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    #68

    They Wouldn't Miss A Couple

    They Wouldn't Miss A Couple

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    Vikram Bedi
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Girl- Is this washed or not? Should I take a whiff to check

    #71

    No, I Canā€™t Eat Another Bite

    No, I Canā€™t Eat Another Bite

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    #75

    Sleep With One Eye Open

    Sleep With One Eye Open

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    Ty Stratton-Quirk
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Whipped cream in the hand and a feather to the nose, or fire alarm at max volume?"

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    #76

    The Invention Of Glue

    The Invention Of Glue

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    #81

    The Most Horrible Feeling In The World

    The Most Horrible Feeling In The World

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    Vikram Bedi
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you step on a Lego...or hit your toe against something...

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    #82

    Listen Here You Little

    Listen Here You Little

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    #83

    Without A Clue

    Without A Clue

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    #84

    It Do Be Like That Sometimes

    It Do Be Like That Sometimes

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    #86

    I Have No Attention Span

    I Have No Attention Span

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    #87

    When Youā€™re A Kid In Church

    When Youā€™re A Kid In Church

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    #88

    Midlife Crisis

    Midlife Crisis

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    Jaded Queen
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    4 years ago

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    Would be a splendid thing if that happens... Corona virus rules

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    #89

    Itā€™s Done

    Itā€™s Done

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    #92

    Passive Aggressive

    Passive Aggressive

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    #93

    "I Don't Know Why It's Still Frozen, We Must Have A Great Freezer"

    "I Don't Know Why It's Still Frozen, We Must Have A Great Freezer"

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    #94

    Oops

    Oops

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    #95

    Girls Night Out

    Girls Night Out

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    Anna McHugh
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like they went shoplifting in the fabric store and tried to get out by wrapping it around themselves. Or trying to steal a modular sofa between all three of them.

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    #97

    Keep Your Distance Please

    Keep Your Distance Please

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

    Other than the meme, what the heck is this painting? "Leave me and my frog child alone you inferno skeleton! Begone!"

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    #98

    I Hate It When That Happens

    I Hate It When That Happens

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    No Personal Space

    No Personal Space

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    #102

    Once Again

    Once Again

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    #103

    It's All Coarse And Rough, And Irritating And It Gets Everywhere

    It's All Coarse And Rough, And Irritating And It Gets Everywhere

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    #104

    Timely

    Timely

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    #107

    When Time Stood Still

    When Time Stood Still

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    #108

    Please Stop

    Please Stop

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

    Death looks super awesome, like the coolest person you'll ever meet

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    #110

    I Have Got To Stop Doing That

    I Have Got To Stop Doing That

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

    So we censor this but not a person farting to make bubbles. This may be triggering but that person farting for bubbles gave set my anxiety off

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    #111

    Drinking In America

    Drinking In America

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    #113

    Can We Leave Already?

    Can We Leave Already?

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    #114

    Wear A Mask And Stay Safe

    Wear A Mask And Stay Safe

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    #115

    Who's That?

    Who's That?

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    #116

    Telling The Truth

    Telling The Truth

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    Ty Stratton-Quirk
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "And, let's be honest. Current medical knowledge being what it is, 'nothing' is probably the best thing I can do here."

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    #117

    Matching Outfits Too

    Matching Outfits Too

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    #118

    Unintentional Zoom Bombing

    Unintentional Zoom Bombing

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    Blue of the yams (They/He)
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was on a zoom meeting once holding a dog. The dog shook. His ear whipped me in the eyeball and it hurt like the dickens. I yelled F*CK! at the top of my lungs. I realized shortly afterwards that I was not muted. Fun times...

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    #119

    What Happened?

    What Happened?

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    #122

    New Shoes And A Haircut

    New Shoes And A Haircut

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    #123

    It's Not What It Looks Like Dad

    It's Not What It Looks Like Dad

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    #125

    Looking For Active Dry Yeast Is The New Geocaching

    Looking For Active Dry Yeast Is The New Geocaching

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

    Bread through out history has been used like a bowl or plate, it still so in some cultures.

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    #127

    After I Post This, I Will Go To Bed

    After I Post This, I Will Go To Bed

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    #128

    Getting Old Sucks

    Getting Old Sucks

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    #129

    Relatable

    Relatable

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    Vikram Bedi
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Getting a Brazilian wax...or was the friend- friend with benefits...

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    #131

    Moment Of Zen

    Moment Of Zen

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    #132

    Need A Power-Up

    Need A Power-Up

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

    ā€œIā€™m depressed cuz my egg cup is empty, perhaps I will just go back to bed if thatā€™s what this day is gonna look likeā€

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