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As the world enters the 10th year of economic growth, the American middle class is shrinking, stagnating, and becoming less secure. This comes as somewhat paradoxical since most Americans consider themselves to be middle-class. In a Pew survey, only 10 percent of Americans revealed that they consider themselves lower-class and a single 1 percent thought they were upper-class.

So all the economics, politics and whatnot aside, we are about to make a simple test to determine if you indeed belong to the somewhat sought-after middle class. Take your payslips back to the drawer, ‘cause we are about to scroll through the collection of memes that poke fun at middle-class households and people living in them.

Some people cringe and laugh, while others may feel personally attacked, or even insulted, so hey, it’s not me, it’s you who said they wanted to participate in a middle-class party! Thanks to the widely popular ‘Middle Class Fancy’ Instagram account which has 2.4M followers, there’s a lot of good ones to keep us entertained. Psst! More hilarious middle-class memes await in our previous post.

More info: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | MiddleClassFancy.com

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    Nice Going Mautice

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    Ope, You Guys Ready To Rock N Roll?

    Ope, You Guys Ready To Rock N Roll?

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

    It’s weird, in the movie theater, they just turn the lights on.

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    Experts and country representatives gathered for the World Economic Forum in 2017 to discuss the middle-class crisis. There are many reasons for the narrowing middle class in the world economy. Harvard professor Lawrence Summers explained that governments are focusing their attention on the poorer segments of the population, including immigrants.

    As a result, the middle classes are feeling disenfranchised because they have a sense that the government is simply not looking out for them. “It’s a mistake not to recognize that the middle class in my country and in others is also concerned that the government isn’t fighting for it,” he adds. It may also have to do with the driving populism that’s been seen across developed countries in recent years.

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    What About Shiny Rocks?

    What About Shiny Rocks?

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    Good Soup

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    Jim Tankersley, the author of “The Riches Of This Land,” explains that strong middle classes breed political and social stability. According to him, a 2019 report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development concludes, citing several studies, that ‘societies with a strong middle-class experience higher levels of social trust but also better educational outcomes, lower crime incidence, better health outcomes and higher life satisfaction.’

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    #10

    My Idiot Butler Keeps Getting Stuck On A Ledge

    My Idiot Butler Keeps Getting Stuck On A Ledge

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    #12

    Silly Goose Alert

    Silly Goose Alert

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

    The best kind of passive aggressive, might I suggest bigger eyes next time

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    #18

    I Didn’t Ask For This Rick. I Don’t Care About Your New Gutters

    I Didn’t Ask For This Rick. I Don’t Care About Your New Gutters

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    #19

    Tell Aunt Tammy To Delete The Facebook Prayer Chain

    Tell Aunt Tammy To Delete The Facebook Prayer Chain

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    #23

    Too Blessed To Be Stressed

    Too Blessed To Be Stressed

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    #24

    Babe Have You Seen My Columbia Fishing Shirt? We’re Going To Longhorn And I Wanna Look Nice

    Babe Have You Seen My Columbia Fishing Shirt? We’re Going To Longhorn And I Wanna Look Nice

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    #25

    You Ever Eaten A Bell Pepper Like An Apple?

    You Ever Eaten A Bell Pepper Like An Apple?

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

    Roses are red/ Bell peppers too/ Something something something/ Seems I'm stuck with you.

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    #26

    Cool It Gerald

    Cool It Gerald

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    #27

    We Have A Charging Station In The Lobby

    We Have A Charging Station In The Lobby

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

    No, but I’ll be DINING with you - and thanks for not DINNING me with repeated texts about this!!

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

    Seeing "dinning" in casual conversations like this does not bother me as much as seeing "DINNING" plastered on an architectural floor plan or formal publication. After all, several eyes have seen it before it got into print. A well-known published author twice wrote in the same book: "the yolk on the horse" Both he and his editor now have egg on their faces.

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

    this encompass everything that there is to know about having tee age kids...

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

    I've been a loyal customer all these years and the best you can offer me is the lounge? Is there at least a singer?

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

    Something I would absolutely do with my kid, and I will in fact be using this soon.

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

    I don't know what's bothering me more: The phone charge or the missing question mark...

    pigasus1
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait until you are the parent, then you'll understand all of the horrible accidents that go through a Father's mind when they are worrying about their children.

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    #29

    A Message From The Thermostat Police

    A Message From The Thermostat Police

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

    Never argue with grandma or a pregnant woman (or an Auntie if you live in Hawaii) if you value your life

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    #30

    Regular Salad

    Regular Salad

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

    If his whole disguise is just putting on glasses...what does he do when the glasses need cleaning?

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    #31

    These Two Are Out Of Control

    These Two Are Out Of Control

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    #32

    Yeah It’s Blue Diamond, No Big Deal

    Yeah It’s Blue Diamond, No Big Deal

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

    I’d go with cashews. They’re delicious and they’re kind of expensive because there’s only one on each fruit.

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    #36

    Ice Milk

    Ice Milk

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

    I'd buy a walrus. people got tigers, lions, gators but no mf got a walrus.

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    #37

    I Have A Dog Named Glenn. No Lie

    I Have A Dog Named Glenn. No Lie

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    Fred the rat king
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imma just get myself like a cockatoo or some other sky drone when I’m older like a pigeon

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    #40

    Oh Well In That Case, Yes I Would Like Some Beef

    Oh Well In That Case, Yes I Would Like Some Beef

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

    And this is why you wait for the response to "who's this?" before going on your tirade...

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    #41

    4k It Is

    4k It Is

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    #43

    Nice Little Treat

    Nice Little Treat

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

    Ask the vet if he does medium-sized animal euthanasia; it's for the best.

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    #45

    The Perfect Saturday

    The Perfect Saturday

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

    Desperate to get the family out of the house and off the web

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    #46

    Somebody Needs To Do A Little Living, Laughing, And Loving

    Somebody Needs To Do A Little Living, Laughing, And Loving

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

    Except anything over $10 is too much to spend on reminders of my self loathing

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    #47

    Hang On I Gotta Tinkle Before We Hit The Road

    Hang On I Gotta Tinkle Before We Hit The Road

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

    Unless your friends are too jaded I fail to see why this would kill the guys night out vibe.

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    #48

    He Wants His Cheddar Bay Biscuits Damn It

    He Wants His Cheddar Bay Biscuits Damn It

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    #50

    An At Home Hibachi Dinner With A Tito’s Onion Volcano Is Peak Middle Class Fancy

    An At Home Hibachi Dinner With A Tito’s Onion Volcano Is Peak Middle Class Fancy

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    #52

    Might Hand Deliver A Resume (Printed On Cardstock) Later, Who Knows

    Might Hand Deliver A Resume (Printed On Cardstock) Later, Who Knows

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

    Wait, you walked inside a bank, no plans to rob it?? What crazy time travel into the 1800’s is happening here?

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    #54

    Lay Your Gosh Dang Clothes Out

    Lay Your Gosh Dang Clothes Out

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    #56

    Barbara Is Canceled

    Barbara Is Canceled

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

    Sisterhood. It can be a difficult complex thing, especially during the holidays

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    #57

    My Name Is Atticus And American Spirit Cigarettes Are My Personality Trait

    My Name Is Atticus And American Spirit Cigarettes Are My Personality Trait

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    cybermerlin2000
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They missed "I'm recovering from beating [insert disease/condition here]"

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    #58

    There’s Also A Suspicious White Suv Stopping At Every Mailbox

    There’s Also A Suspicious White Suv Stopping At Every Mailbox

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

    They did. He/she likes to sit in the Redcedar in my backyard in the morning. Edit: Clarifying that this is a grey fox, which can climb.

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    #59

    I’m Mad As Hell

    I’m Mad As Hell

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

    We can just hope that it is the guest room for unwanted guests

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    #61

    Add Extra Naughty Sauce For 69 Cents

    Add Extra Naughty Sauce For 69 Cents

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    #62

    Unacceptable

    Unacceptable

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

    and the snow flakes at the bottom? they're ice CRYSTALS! and that is a name of a drug! Crystal Meth!! OMG! BOYCOTTING STARBUCKS!!!1!

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    #65

    Bmw

    Bmw

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    cybermerlin2000
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is telling you he drives like an inconsiderate prick and does not know what indicators are for or how they work

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    #66

    Thx Grandpa

    Thx Grandpa

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

    for a second I thought that was the puppy. imagine my sheer horror (in my defense I'm running on sleep deprived gremlin energy and will not be held accountable for any senseless comments because apparently bp is easier than sleep)

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    #70

    At Least The Metal Barstools Are Uncomfortable

    At Least The Metal Barstools Are Uncomfortable

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    #72

    Bring It Back

    Bring It Back

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    cybermerlin2000
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remember when you used to politely cough to get someone's attention, and they would be like, "Oh, Am I in your way? I'm so sorry" and they would move, and you would smile and nod and thank them? Now, when you do it, it's like you have tapped them on the shoulder with a loaded shotgun

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    #73

    I Just Love Those Little Minions

    I Just Love Those Little Minions

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    #74

    I Don’t Know What To Do With This Information

    I Don’t Know What To Do With This Information

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    #75

    Working Hard Or Hardly Working

    Working Hard Or Hardly Working

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

    The majority is pretending to work while they wait on their weekend, so nothing exceptional here.

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    #77

    I Will Die On This Hill

    I Will Die On This Hill

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    Craving An $18 Burger Right Now

    Craving An $18 Burger Right Now

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    #80

    Well They Do Smell Nice

    Well They Do Smell Nice

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    #81

    Ok Me

    Ok Me

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

    Make that "born only once". The second time turns you into an intolerable religious zealot.

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    #83

    What Is An Acceptable Amount Of Time To Take The Free Bread?

    What Is An Acceptable Amount Of Time To Take The Free Bread?

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

    nvm dodged a bullet there. Don't need that kind of negativity in your life.

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    #84

    What Else Would You Expect From Someone Who Eats At Applebee’s

    What Else Would You Expect From Someone Who Eats At Applebee’s

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    #85

    Is This Too Much To Ask For

    Is This Too Much To Ask For

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

    I agree with this one. Coffee on the porch while watching the sun rising over the valley is just lovely.

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    #86

    Must Be Nice

    Must Be Nice

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

    Make sure you ask for the family discount cause when you're there, you're family. It's free if you say it like Vin Diesel.

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    #87

    Understandable

    Understandable

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

    Another NOT AN AMERICAN INVENTION 🇬🇧 A1 Steak Sauce is said to have been created sometime in the late 1820s by Henderson William Brand, the Chef to England's King George IV. ... After the king's death in 1830, Brand started his own business producing meat extracts along with A1 Sauce. Sold from 1861 as a condiment for meat or game dishes in the United Kingdom.

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    #89

    You Already Know What Tf Goin On

    You Already Know What Tf Goin On

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

    Drinks and tacos with Mr. Decaprio??!!?! I’m in

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    #91

    Sounds Dangerous

    Sounds Dangerous

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

    If this gets 1 million likes I'll play 'I kissed a girl' in front of my mum whatcha say

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    #93

    “I Pretty Much Live In This Thing”

    “I Pretty Much Live In This Thing”

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

    Said at the trailhead on his dirt bike wearing Lance Armstrong wanna be clothing and his Labradoodle dog pants while lying in a sunspot. I live this daily.

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    #94

    This Halloween’s Tiger King

    This Halloween’s Tiger King

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

    You aren’t allowed to wear costumes for anything popular.

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    #96

    Take That Rick.it's Moustache Season!

    Take That Rick.it's Moustache Season!

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

    Just prepping for when you place all the driveway snow in the street and the snow plow driver comes along and creates a snow berm at the end of your driveway with that snow which then freezes solid overnight and takes a brick of C4 to blast through. BTDT

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    #97

    Looking Good Denise

    Looking Good Denise

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

    This missed the bit where we crop off the tops of our heads because our hair is thinning and we can't just wear ball caps 24/7 like guys do Also the part where we lean our chins on our fists to cover our sagging necks (and our elbows are just hanging there in the air)..

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