In a world where we're constantly being told what to do, it's often tempting to rebel against the system and stop doing as we're instructed. But as you can see from this hilarious list compiled by Bored Panda, there's another, more subtle way to fight back against the establishment. How? By following the rules as literally as possible! Don't know how? Then scroll on for some covert anti-establishment inspiration. Don't forget to vote for the funniest!

#1

You Are To Assume The Role Of A Chinese Immigrant In 1870

You Are To Assume The Role Of A Chinese Immigrant In 1870

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#2

This Peanut Sale

This Peanut Sale

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#3

Mortality Is Real

Mortality Is Real

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#4

My Wife Wanted A Run-Of-The-Mill Birthday Party. I Asked Her, "So Just A Generic Party?" This Is The Result

My Wife Wanted A Run-Of-The-Mill Birthday Party. I Asked Her, "So Just A Generic Party?" This Is The Result

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#5

By Customer Request

By Customer Request

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

Right...you know what you ordered, and that those dimensions make the instr ridiculous

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Cat Meow
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They got what their asked for... good thing they didn't ask for it to be HIDDEN under the doormat

Anastasia B
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know who is the worst, the customer or the delivery guy...

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#6

My Mom Told Me To "Clean The Bathroom Like The Queen Of England Is Visiting"

My Mom Told Me To "Clean The Bathroom Like The Queen Of England Is Visiting"

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#7

Breastfeeding Request

Breastfeeding Request

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#8

Arriva Has Banned Shorts As A Part Of Their Uniform, Offering Only Pants Or Skirts Regardless Of Weather

Arriva Has Banned Shorts As A Part Of Their Uniform, Offering Only Pants Or Skirts Regardless Of Weather

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#9

You're Welcome, Mum

You're Welcome, Mum

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#10

My Wife Asked Me To Take Some Pictures With My New Selfie Stick When Doing Stuff Throughout The Day

My Wife Asked Me To Take Some Pictures With My New Selfie Stick When Doing Stuff Throughout The Day

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#11

Denise Ain't Fucking Around

Denise Ain't Fucking Around

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#12

Insert Card As Shown

Insert Card As Shown

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#13

How To Draw A Sheep

How To Draw A Sheep

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#14

Saw This On My Facebook Feed Today

Saw This On My Facebook Feed Today

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#15

I'm On It

I'm On It

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#16

Found Some Amazing Indian Writing

Found Some Amazing Indian Writing

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#17

He Chose... Wisely

He Chose... Wisely

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#18

Can't Argue With That

Can't Argue With That

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#19

School District Doesn't Allow Halloween Costumes

School District Doesn't Allow Halloween Costumes

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#20

Marc With A C

Marc With A C

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#21

Question Everything

Question Everything

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#22

My Dad Asked The Waitress For "One Very Small Check" I Think That She Out-Dadjoked Him In Response

My Dad Asked The Waitress For "One Very Small Check" I Think That She Out-Dadjoked Him In Response

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#23

How To Cook Pork & Caramelised Chestnut Stuffing

How To Cook Pork & Caramelised Chestnut Stuffing

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#24

Girlfriend Told Me To Wear A Plain Tie To Dinner Tonight

Girlfriend Told Me To Wear A Plain Tie To Dinner Tonight

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#25

Future Lawyer? Was Told He Couldn't Go Outside

Future Lawyer? Was Told He Couldn't Go Outside

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#26

Because, Screw You And Your "End User License Agreement"

Because, Screw You And Your "End User License Agreement"

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#27

My Wife Asked Me To Put The Cake In The Oven At 120 Degrees. Took Some Doing, But I Managed It

My Wife Asked Me To Put The Cake In The Oven At 120 Degrees. Took Some Doing, But I Managed It

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#28

Hug Left Curb When Leaving

Hug Left Curb When Leaving

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#29

I Never Imagined The Golden Gate Bridge Was As Bike Friendly As It Is

I Never Imagined The Golden Gate Bridge Was As Bike Friendly As It Is

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#30

The Poor Girl Actually Stopped Walking

The Poor Girl Actually Stopped Walking

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#31

My Dad Asked Me To Hand Him His Ginger Ale. I Don't Know What To Do

My Dad Asked Me To Hand Him His Ginger Ale. I Don't Know What To Do

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#32

Complying With The Rules

Complying With The Rules

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#33

Literally

Literally

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#34

I Have No Words For This One

I Have No Words For This One

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#35

When You're Told To Change Ur Shirt Before Thanksgiving Dinner So You Happily Oblige

When You're Told To Change Ur Shirt Before Thanksgiving Dinner So You Happily Oblige

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#36

My Wife Just Told Me She Is Pregnant, And Wanted A Toasty Shower. First Dad Joke Executed

My Wife Just Told Me She Is Pregnant, And Wanted A Toasty Shower. First Dad Joke Executed

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#37

I Noticed This Bottle At A Local Coffee Shop, And Asked The Owner About It. He Said "Health Inspector Asked 'What's This Jar?' And I Said Nothing, It's Empty, And She Said 'Everything Has To Be Labeled' So I Labeled It."

I Noticed This Bottle At A Local Coffee Shop, And Asked The Owner About It. He Said "Health Inspector Asked 'What's This Jar?' And I Said Nothing, It's Empty, And She Said 'Everything Has To Be Labeled' So I Labeled It."

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#38

My Brother Got Bored Waiting At The Pharmacy

My Brother Got Bored Waiting At The Pharmacy

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#39

Why People Don't Obey Signs

Why People Don't Obey Signs

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#40

Bus Driver Near Busy Stop Ticketed For Letting Passengers Get Off Early Due To Congestion. Reaction: Today Bus Drivers Coordinated To Do Things By The Book And Only Stop Exactly At Bus Stops; Huge Line-Up Ensues

Bus Driver Near Busy Stop Ticketed For Letting Passengers Get Off Early Due To Congestion. Reaction: Today Bus Drivers Coordinated To Do Things By The Book And Only Stop Exactly At Bus Stops; Huge Line-Up Ensues

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#41

I'm Screwed

I'm Screwed

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#42

Draw Bridge

Draw Bridge

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#43

My Brother Had To Work, So He Asked Me To Save Him A Little Bit Of Everything

My Brother Had To Work, So He Asked Me To Save Him A Little Bit Of Everything

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#44

Mom Asked Me To Put The Toilet Paper On The Shelf

Mom Asked Me To Put The Toilet Paper On The Shelf

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#45

Well... Okay

Well... Okay

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#46

My Parents Are On A Short Vacation And Asked Me To Stop By And "Secure The Dog". Mission Accomplished

My Parents Are On A Short Vacation And Asked Me To Stop By And "Secure The Dog". Mission Accomplished

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#47

This Bathroom Closure

This Bathroom Closure

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#48

My Wife Asked For A Coach Bag For Her Birthday. Let's Just Say She's Pretty Happy Today

My Wife Asked For A Coach Bag For Her Birthday. Let's Just Say She's Pretty Happy Today

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#49

He Was Just Following Orders

He Was Just Following Orders

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#50

It's Not Working

It's Not Working

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#51

Following The Rules

Following The Rules

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#52

Touch Only With Your Eyes

Touch Only With Your Eyes

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#53

Roommate Asked Me To Talk To Her Plants While She Was Away

Roommate Asked Me To Talk To Her Plants While She Was Away

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#54

When You Pause And Say "Uh" When They Ask Your Name At Starbucks

When You Pause And Say "Uh" When They Ask Your Name At Starbucks

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#55

Siri Conforms

Siri Conforms

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#56

What A Smart Ass

What A Smart Ass

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#57

Malaysian Prince Dons Hulk Hands After Being Told He Must Wear Gloves For Handshakes With Women

Malaysian Prince Dons Hulk Hands After Being Told He Must Wear Gloves For Handshakes With Women

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#58

It's Not Working

It's Not Working

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#59

Parking: Nailed It

Parking: Nailed It

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#60

Valuables Under Watch

Valuables Under Watch

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#61

Is This How I'm Supposed To Do It?

Is This How I'm Supposed To Do It?

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#62

Happened To Notice My Neighbor's Car Door Open During A Massive Sleet Storm. She Told Me To Mind My Own Business Last Time We Talked

Happened To Notice My Neighbor's Car Door Open During A Massive Sleet Storm. She Told Me To Mind My Own Business Last Time We Talked

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#63

My Grandmother Has Insisted For Years That "A Good Scottish Country House Just Isn't Complete Without A Wall Mounted Stag Head." My Mum Finally Caved

My Grandmother Has Insisted For Years That "A Good Scottish Country House Just Isn't Complete Without A Wall Mounted Stag Head." My Mum Finally Caved

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#64

The Girlfriend Asked Me To Shovel A Path To The Garage

The Girlfriend Asked Me To Shovel A Path To The Garage

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#65

Well Okay, If You Think It'll Help

Well Okay, If You Think It'll Help

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#66

My Wife Asked For "Laser Hair Removal" For Christmas. She Was Less Than Thrilled

My Wife Asked For "Laser Hair Removal" For Christmas. She Was Less Than Thrilled

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#67

It Seems That Malicious Compliance Begins Young

It Seems That Malicious Compliance Begins Young

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#68

Please Fall In Line

Please Fall In Line

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#69

This Is My Spot

This Is My Spot

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#70

I Asked For The Restaurant To Go Easy On The Mustard And This Came Out

I Asked For The Restaurant To Go Easy On The Mustard And This Came Out

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#71

Well If You Say So

Well If You Say So

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#72

I Was Grumpy When I Came Home From Work So I Asked My Husband For Space. He Handed Me This

I Was Grumpy When I Came Home From Work So I Asked My Husband For Space. He Handed Me This

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#73

So I Asked For Extra Pickles Today At Subway

So I Asked For Extra Pickles Today At Subway

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#74

Ok, But I Don't Think It'll Work

Ok, But I Don't Think It'll Work

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#75

If You Insist

If You Insist

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#76

Whoever Runs The Overwatch Twitter Account Knows How It's Done

Whoever Runs The Overwatch Twitter Account Knows How It's Done

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#77

Take It They Said. So I Did

Take It They Said. So I Did

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#78

Okay, Heads Up!

Okay, Heads Up!

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#79

Just Following Directions

Just Following Directions

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#80

The Importance Of Following Instructions

The Importance Of Following Instructions

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#81

The Instructions Were To Bring Two Photos On A CD

The Instructions Were To Bring Two Photos On A CD

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#82

Eat Me

Eat Me

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#83

Inaccurate Instructions Are Inaccurate

Inaccurate Instructions Are Inaccurate

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#84

Roommate Needed A Blank Trophy As A Prop

Roommate Needed A Blank Trophy As A Prop

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#85

When You Ask For Sour Cream On The Side

When You Ask For Sour Cream On The Side

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#86

Got It

Got It

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#87

Last Night I Asked My Husband To Put Some Spaghetti On The Stove So I Could Start Dinner When I Got Home

Last Night I Asked My Husband To Put Some Spaghetti On The Stove So I Could Start Dinner When I Got Home

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#88

I Told My Brother To Print Out A Dot-To-Dot For Our Sister. He Came Back With This

I Told My Brother To Print Out A Dot-To-Dot For Our Sister. He Came Back With This

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#89

Wife Asked Me To Pick Up Tampons For Her

Wife Asked Me To Pick Up Tampons For Her

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#90

Saw This Above The Urinals In The Bathroom At Work This Morning

Saw This Above The Urinals In The Bathroom At Work This Morning

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#91

Ordered Chicken Bacon Ranch. Forgot To Say "Pizza"

Ordered Chicken Bacon Ranch. Forgot To Say "Pizza"

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#92

Blurry Conformists Are Still Conformists

Blurry Conformists Are Still Conformists

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#93

Just Following Directions

Just Following Directions

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#94

I'm Not Very Good At Drawing, But I Hope This Suffices

I'm Not Very Good At Drawing, But I Hope This Suffices

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#95

Conformity At Its Finest

Conformity At Its Finest

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#96

Conformist

Conformist

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#97

Not Going To Replace The Towel Drop Bin?

Not Going To Replace The Towel Drop Bin?

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#98

When You Go To McDonald's And Ask For An Egg McMuffin With Sausage And Cheese Only

When You Go To McDonald's And Ask For An Egg McMuffin With Sausage And Cheese Only

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#99

Instructions Unclear

Instructions Unclear

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#100

My Sister Asked My 6'5" Nephew To Bring In The Costco Run

My Sister Asked My 6'5" Nephew To Bring In The Costco Run

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#101

This Kid Is Going Places

This Kid Is Going Places

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#102

Mom Asked Me To Rip Up A Carpet For Her. I Think I Did A Good Job

Mom Asked Me To Rip Up A Carpet For Her. I Think I Did A Good Job

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#103

KFC Told Me To

KFC Told Me To

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#104

How To Follow Rules

How To Follow Rules

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#105

Radar, Go To Bed!

Radar, Go To Bed!

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#106

Filled The Gap With Silicone

Filled The Gap With Silicone

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#107

They Said Get A Cake On Tuesday

They Said Get A Cake On Tuesday

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