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Whatever might divide us, there are some fundamental things that unite us, no matter our background, color, or creed: our love of cat pics, our desire to have longer weekends, and—finally—remembering incredibly awkward moments from the past that make us cringe internally and facepalm to this very day. Remember that super embarrassing thing you did in the 6th grade/during that party at college/last week at work? Yeah, it’s time to think about that all over again.

However, what’s far worse is being unable to recognize when someone's making an utter fool of themselves and making others feel very uncomfortable. Sometimes, people are so oblivious, others can’t help but screenshot their messages and online posts to share with the world. It works as the perfect how-to guide on what we should never, ever do, and Bored Panda has compiled for you this list of all the times people weren’t aware of their own cringe.

Upvote the pics that made you lose a bit of faith in humanity and let us know which of these screenshots you loved/hated the most, dear Pandas. Though keep in mind that however embarrassed we might be by our memories of acting awkwardly, it’s best to embrace these feelings instead of running away from them. Then, we have to move on from them instead of lingering on them constantly because it’s bad for our mental health. In short, we have to learn to be kind to ourselves. No matter what.

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Girl What… The Level Of Narcissism And Complete Lack Of Self Awareness I Genuinely Don’t Know How People Get Like This

Girl What… The Level Of Narcissism And Complete Lack Of Self Awareness I Genuinely Don’t Know How People Get Like This

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Your Phone Is Now Hacked

Your Phone Is Now Hacked

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Bored Panda had a chat about how to make our mental health our priority in life with British psychotherapist Silva Neves. He explained that at the core of our mental welfare lie the ideas that we should be compassionate to ourselves and that we should work hard to make looking after our mental health a daily habit. “Be kind to yourself,” Silva told Bored Panda.

“I think we should make our mental health a priority every day because if we have poor mental health then we cannot function in other areas of our lives,” the psychotherapist explained to Bored Panda that the need to put mental health at the top of our hierarchy of priorities is very clear. If we don’t look after our mental health, everything else can fall apart.

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Overly Protective Girlfriend

Overly Protective Girlfriend

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

The insecurity is staggering for this one. I'm hoping she's really young and someone notices so she can get help.

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Aged Like An Egg Left Under A Moldy Carpet For 3 Years

Aged Like An Egg Left Under A Moldy Carpet For 3 Years

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“Looking after our mental health should be a daily routine like we have a daily routine with looking after our body: taking a shower, brushing our teeth, eating food,” Silva said. He noted that taking care of our mental health doesn’t have to take hours and hours: it can involve a series of small steps that, nonetheless, have a large impact on our welfare.

“A daily mental health routine is to take some time to breathe deeply and consciously, having a short moment of quiet and self-reflection enquiring with how you are doing, connecting with a good friend or a pet, having a quiet cup of tea, listening to your favorite music (and dancing to it if you wish), laughing. These are only a few of the very many quick ways you can look after your mental health every day,” he explained.

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Rihanna Attempting To Swim In Peace

Rihanna Attempting To Swim In Peace

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

Hard to blame her if she starts only going to private beaches. Or buys an island - now that she's a billionaire

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Breaking Up With 4 Dudes At Once

Breaking Up With 4 Dudes At Once

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

I hope all those guys got together and had a beer to celebrate dodging a bullet.

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A while back, I also spoke to Vanessa Bohns from Cornell University about how embarrassment has its positive sides. By fully embracing embarrassment instead of hiding from it, you can reap some seriously great social rewards.

“Displaying signs of mild embarrassment can actually be socially constructive and make people feel more sympathetic towards you in the face of your faux pas,” Vanessa told Bored Panda in a previous interview that showing these signs can actually strengthen your relationship with the people around you. On the flip side, pretending you’re not embarrassed or feeling awkward when you are can cause your social capital to drop.

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Got Arrested For Being Selfish, Plz Feel Sorry For Me

Got Arrested For Being Selfish, Plz Feel Sorry For Me

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Vanessa noted, however, that we should strive to prevent our embarrassment from turning into shame. While blushing a bit is perfectly fine and even healthy, deep-seated shame leads to serious long-term problems.

“What you want to be careful not to do is to let embarrassment morph into the more destructive self-conscious emotion of shame, where you feel so badly about a minor mistake that you start to think there is something wrong with you and feel the need to completely disappear and hide away yourself,” she said.

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Apparently You’re Supposed To Obsessively Check Tinder Every Second Of Your Life

Apparently You’re Supposed To Obsessively Check Tinder Every Second Of Your Life

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So even if we do mess up and post something cringey on social media or send out a message that makes others feel very uncomfortable, we have to embrace our embarrassment and prevent it from morphing into shame. At the end of the day, we have to forgive ourselves and focus on our mental health. And that means being kind to ourselves no matter our mistakes in public. Though… that requires being aware of these mistakes in the first place!

#16

The Shortest And Most Bizarre Conversation I've Ever Had

The Shortest And Most Bizarre Conversation I've Ever Had

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#19

He Left His Flash On

He Left His Flash On

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#20

I Lost My Grandson In Walmart

I Lost My Grandson In Walmart

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

Did you tie it tightly around you neck? Or did you make a mask out of a plastic bag? Or are you simply a lying moron?

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#21

My Roommate Tried To Get An IKEA Delivery To Our Apartment. They Called And Refused To Drive Into Our Complex, Saying She’d Have To Grab The Bookcase From Their Truck And Drive It To Our House. After Irritatedly Doing So In Her Pjs And Barely Speaking To Delivery Guys, She Got This Message Today

My Roommate Tried To Get An IKEA Delivery To Our Apartment. They Called And Refused To Drive Into Our Complex, Saying She’d Have To Grab The Bookcase From Their Truck And Drive It To Our House. After Irritatedly Doing So In Her Pjs And Barely Speaking To Delivery Guys, She Got This Message Today

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#22

Sure, This Definitely Happened

Sure, This Definitely Happened

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

Then I rose, humbly waved, and tipped my hat to the teacher, saying "M'lady".

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#23

Very Big Brain

Very Big Brain

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

:D :D The fact that they're called tumble dryers wasn't enough of a clue?

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#24

Friend Just Sent Me This. Sweet Recovery Bro

Friend Just Sent Me This. Sweet Recovery Bro

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#26

CEO Of A Neighboring Company, They Decided To Join Us And Close. Giving Us Their Clientele For A Percentage Out Of Profit. Texted Him Our Emails, He In Return Lost The Contract And Business. Making Him Send Us His Clients With No Profit

CEO Of A Neighboring Company, They Decided To Join Us And Close. Giving Us Their Clientele For A Percentage Out Of Profit. Texted Him Our Emails, He In Return Lost The Contract And Business. Making Him Send Us His Clients With No Profit

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

In what world would that text be ok to send to someone you have a business relationship with? So icky!

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#27

Mia Farrow Wishes Her Adopted Black Daughter Happy Birthday On Twitter, Googles "Mia Farrow And Her Black Children" To Find A Picture Of Her To Post

Mia Farrow Wishes Her Adopted Black Daughter Happy Birthday On Twitter, Googles "Mia Farrow And Her Black Children" To Find A Picture Of Her To Post

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

There's something 'off' about Mia Farrow. I watched the Farrow vs Allen doc, and just can't make sense of her.

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#28

Girl I Hooked Up With Tries Desperately To Get Me To Hang Out And Eventually Fakes A Pregnancy In An Attempt To Hustle Me For Drugs/Money

Girl I Hooked Up With Tries Desperately To Get Me To Hang Out And Eventually Fakes A Pregnancy In An Attempt To Hustle Me For Drugs/Money

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#29

Instant Regret

Instant Regret

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

Stop please stop I'm burnt already and don't have anything to apply on that burn

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#30

You’re Joking, Right?

You’re Joking, Right?

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

WAIT is this an actual conspiracy theory??? I’d love to learn more haha

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#33

These Iraqi Workers Gave Back 30.000 Us $ They Found, And They Were Rewarded With 1 Copy Of The Quran

These Iraqi Workers Gave Back 30.000 Us $ They Found, And They Were Rewarded With 1 Copy Of The Quran

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#35

I Didn't Know Where To Post This. But This Kills Me Hahaha

I Didn't Know Where To Post This. But This Kills Me Hahaha

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#37

Inner Monologue As Tinder Opener

Inner Monologue As Tinder Opener

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#38

Guy Messages Me This Through My Facebook Ad...

Guy Messages Me This Through My Facebook Ad...

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

I assume "blue" to sit with their phone in hands, read that text and be like "what the f*ck just happened here?"

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#39

Miley Cyrus’ Brother Dmed Somebody In My Insta Feed Because She Commented “Gross” On A Pic He Posted Of Himself Choking His Fiancé. Not Sure Where To Post This

Miley Cyrus’ Brother Dmed Somebody In My Insta Feed Because She Commented “Gross” On A Pic He Posted Of Himself Choking His Fiancé. Not Sure Where To Post This

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

What has Miley Cyrus to do with this? It's a douche acting like a douche on social media. Who cares about his family ties and who cares about him?

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#40

He Tracked Her Down To Find Her Real Name

He Tracked Her Down To Find Her Real Name

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

"You gave me a wrong name AND a wrong number, so you MUST be into me" - in which reality does this make sense?

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#41

I Wonder If He Will Take Me To Court? 👀

I Wonder If He Will Take Me To Court? 👀

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

Make him refund your make-up, dress, perfume and time for that date.

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

Wow, so many people here agree with the one who ordered the expensive drink (whatever the gender). Didn't expect that. Okay, the other one shouldn't ask for a refund. But how dare you order such an expensive drink on a (first?) date? Have some manners if you're on the receiving end. Or offer to split the bill. If course we don't know what really happened. Reading this I kinda get the feeling they both set us back a couple of decades.

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

Yeah, like it’s gross to demand a refund for a date but it’s also really weird to order something that much more expensive than the other person’s and not at least split the bill. Sounds like she just wanted a free, expensive drink and we’re supposed to crap on the guy because he’s a guy.

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

WTF? People actually talk like that these days?????? Sheesh!

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

I'd pay him back. I've done that before. I wouldn't want to accept anything, not even a drink, from this person

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

Smart move, I had never considered that before. That would certainly send the message about not being interested loud and clear and he would have nothing to complain and brood angrily about afterwards.

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

Asking a "refund" when you didn't get sex after a date is not ok. Ordering a drink that costs well over 4 times the price of a regular drink on the first date, and have someone else pay for it, definitely also not ok. Whoever ordered that is a douchenozzle!

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

so, I kind of am on the side of 8.30 ($ 11.40)is a s**t ton for one drink on a first date. they were taking the piss- but also it is slightly cringe asking for the money back.

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

I'd have to agree. Not sure of the full context but typically if you see the other person ordering ordering something cheap you follow their lead especially if you expect them to pay. $12 for a drink is pretty pricy. But then again, maybe she offered to pay and he insisted but then got mad after this. You just never know.

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

Oh boy! Incel insanity strikes again. This is why first meeting should be for cup of coffee or something small like that so you do not have crazy incel guy calculating how much you owe him because you did not sleep with him within 15 minutes of meeting him. Be wary, but also remember these guys are the exception and not the rule.

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

You also shouldn’t order a $12 drink on the first date when the other person only ordered a $3 one.

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Valerie Smart
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe she drank that big bottle to help her escape what a fu king nightmare you turned out to be

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

And spending the equivalent of $12 on a first date wasn't expensive in my opinion? A meal is more than that,and of she was trying to be a good digger, I'm pretty sure she would've ordered a meal or something else. I think this was her being polite, not wanting to turn him down out right. Possibly, she expected it be dutch, and he may have insisted. I wouldn't order something that I wouldn't enjoy if it was my intention to pay for it myself.

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

She may not have expected him to pay for her drink and maybe he insisted on paying for it, expecting something in return. Obviously, no one knows except for these two people, but I've been thru this crap myself. I'm not going to go back and forth 10 times if he's insistent, but, sex shouldn't automatically be assumed either.

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

That's why it's better to split the bills on first dates

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

We just don't know the full story here. Maybe she was only looking for a free dinner night... Or maybe she has expensive tastes, and offered to split bills, but he, in a display of "chivalry" insisted on paying the bill. That's in her case. In his, he's just having a tantrum that things didn't went how he wanted

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

Honestly, I understand his point. You don't get the most expensive thing and expect someone else to pay for it. If she wanted it she should have paid for it herself.

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

This person needs to be reminded the meaning of the word "gift".

Devil's Advocate
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She made the mistake of trying to be polite-nice rather than honest by the look of it!

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#42

Me, 6 Years Ago On This Day Thinking I'm Popular

Me, 6 Years Ago On This Day Thinking I'm Popular

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

Let me correct that for you 🙂. Notifications:7(all from apps) messages:1(from mom)

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#43

Influencer Doing Deadlifts In The Middle Of The Street

Influencer Doing Deadlifts In The Middle Of The Street

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

Street looks empty - as long as they're not disturbing traffic, they're not hurting anyone

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That Time In 2014 That I Meant To Text My Sister About My Stepmom’s Gift, But Actually Texted My Stepmom. Funny Now. Was Not Funny Then

That Time In 2014 That I Meant To Text My Sister About My Stepmom’s Gift, But Actually Texted My Stepmom. Funny Now. Was Not Funny Then

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

What do I do? To be honest ... I'm sending this message to Mary, pretending it was a mistake :-)

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#45

The First Tweet From Our New Congressman...

The First Tweet From Our New Congressman...

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Delivered Lunch To A Guy At His Workplace Today Who Had Trouble Taking A Hint

Delivered Lunch To A Guy At His Workplace Today Who Had Trouble Taking A Hint

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

Ladies, stop apologising for being married, being in a relationship or for not wanting to date or text a guy!

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I Would Be Creeped Out...

I Would Be Creeped Out...

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

How can you accidentality kiss someone? In what scenario would your mouth be that close to someone else's mouth, that that could happen?

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#51

The Amount Of 'Hi's In This Conversation

The Amount Of 'Hi's In This Conversation

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#52

Amy Schumer Tries To "Prank" Kanye West By Diving In Front Of Him And Pretending To Pass Out, Kanye Reacts By Walking Away

Amy Schumer Tries To "Prank" Kanye West By Diving In Front Of Him And Pretending To Pass Out, Kanye Reacts By Walking Away

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

Amy was never funny and Kanye has lost the ability to smile. This was never going to work.

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#53

An Old Friend From High School Asks A Weird, Personal Question

An Old Friend From High School Asks A Weird, Personal Question

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

She might need a reference or advice and it apologetic about it. I don't see why this is weird, apart from the faux-pas,, which can happen to any of us.

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Yep

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

At least they care. Although I guess they should have asked first. But what are you gonna do.

#55

2 Years Ago I Bought A Cake To Celebrate A Fictional Character's Birthday. I Really Had The Balls To Ask My Parents For Cake To Celebrate An Anime Girl's Birthday Ahahah

2 Years Ago I Bought A Cake To Celebrate A Fictional Character's Birthday. I Really Had The Balls To Ask My Parents For Cake To Celebrate An Anime Girl's Birthday Ahahah

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

Sure, it's a little cringey, but it's a little sweet, too. A hard attachment to reality is overrated, as long as no-one gets hurt. Shout out to your parents for going along.

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#57

He Threw A Pokemon Ball

He Threw A Pokemon Ball

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

Ha that’s how I get the kids to be quiet for a few minutes I ask them what Pokémon they want to be and then I tell them I am Ash and throw imaginary poke balls at them and they stay quiet until I choose what Pokémon they were.. I always struggle to remember the names

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#58

Man Meets His Onlyfans Idol... For Only $10k

Man Meets His Onlyfans Idol... For Only $10k

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

I guess I'm old and out of the loop. What is onlyfans and why is this child meeting a grown man in a hotel room?

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