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Nobody is innocent when it comes to exaggerating things we’ve seen, heard, or participated in. Like, that smashing b-day party of yours in an abandoned castle that got everyone talking. Except that it was your uncle’s porch and the only guests were your twin cousins from Wyoming.

We’ve all been there, done that, but sometimes things go from exaggerated to plain made-up in an instant. And there’s a subreddit called r/thatHappened dedicated entirely, as its description says, to “true stories that are 100% true and actually happened.” You get the sarcasm.

As for evidence, the 1.3 million members of the community are sharing screenshots of people lying their hearts out with a straight face. Trust me, the result is totally hilarious.

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It’s True, I Was The Box Of Tampons

It’s True, I Was The Box Of Tampons

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All humans possess the ability to lie: it’s something we’re born with and we die with. One study published in the Journal of Basic and Applied Social Psychology found that 60 percent of people can’t go 10 minutes without telling a lie. At the same time, another study published by the American Psychological Association suggested that lying less was linked to better average health, both mental and physical.

So, why on earth do we lie, then? To find out, Bored Panda reached out to Traci Brown, a fraud-busting body language expert. It turns out, "we learn the benefits of lying when we’re little, like protecting ourselves from punishment or to get what we want. Situations have more gravity as we get older and lying can protect our relationships or even millions in fraud theft,” Traci explained.

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Ya Cause Being Asleep In Your Car Means You’re In College!

Ya Cause Being Asleep In Your Car Means You’re In College!

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Forgot To Mention, We Both Have Amnesia

Forgot To Mention, We Both Have Amnesia

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

So every time you got a letter you thought it was the first one? Like 50 first dates?

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Sometimes, we lie just to make other people around us feel good about themselves, so not all lies are inherently bad. But it turns out that “people who tend to lie frequently do for a couple of reasons: survival or they can't tell the difference between truth and a lie.”

Traci said that mental illness can also be the reason for an urge to lie. “It runs the scale from narcissism to psychopaths. And these folks make up about 15% of the population.”

#7

And The Trainer Was Fired

And The Trainer Was Fired

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Invited To Teach Sex Ed Because Of Immense Experience

Invited To Teach Sex Ed Because Of Immense Experience

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

Ah yes. So much sex. So many. Like at least a hundred. Right. Much wow.

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#9

What Magazine Has A Full Map And A Picture Of Jesus?

What Magazine Has A Full Map And A Picture Of Jesus?

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

And then the heavens opened and spewed them with money, and oh, life is just so ditsy daisy!

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Lying big always starts from simple steps, aka lying small. First, as kids, we learn to tell pro-social lies, like telling your grandma you like that new hand-knit sweater she gave you on Christmas when, in fact, you can’t even look at it.

According to this study from the journal Nature Neuroscience, “when people tell small lies, the brain becomes desensitized to the pang of guilt that dishonesty usually causes.”

The more little pro-lies we give, the less guilt we feel, and the more it snowballs into bigger lies that suddenly become way easier. In some cases, people get so used to falsifying or fabricating things that they start believing their lies. At some point, it turns into habit and it becomes incredibly hard to quit for good.

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NASA Employee Giving Out Top Secret Info

NASA Employee Giving Out Top Secret Info

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

I wonder what the “smoke” in particular alludes to....

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Sorry, What The Hell Did I Just Read?

Sorry, What The Hell Did I Just Read?

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

Ah yes, because chickens that aren't slaughtered in your backyard, but come prepackaged to the store from somewhere else, are all grown on trees and plucked from the branches when ripe...

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#15

In The Jungle, The Mighty Jungle The Lion Claps Tonight

In The Jungle, The Mighty Jungle The Lion Claps Tonight

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This Is Probably The Worst One I Have Ever Seen In The Wild

This Is Probably The Worst One I Have Ever Seen In The Wild

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Medical Expert Here

Medical Expert Here

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

For somebody with a PhD and a Doctorate(allegedly), their writing doesn't reflect that. 9 year program for the required degrees to design and make medicines in theUS

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#19

Delusional Tall Man Thinks Women Openly Drool Over His Phenomenal Height

Delusional Tall Man Thinks Women Openly Drool Over His Phenomenal Height

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

The scary part is some dudes are really so deranged, they'll mistake any kind of old look (even disgust) for lust. I had a dude follow me home from the subway one day asking for a date. I'd been staring at him on the subway because he was fat, ugly and looked like he hadn't showered in a week and he apparently mistook that for interest on my part!!

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#20

Sure Buddy

Sure Buddy

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#21

When They Have Tests In Kindergarten

When They Have Tests In Kindergarten

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#22

And Then The Sales Went Up $500%

And Then The Sales Went Up $500%

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And Then Everyone Clapped

And Then Everyone Clapped

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

Thousands of doctors, medical officials, scientists, reputable organisations, and other experts, asking you to wear a mask is considered “fake news,” yet the claim of one "nurse" is suddenly considered a universal opinion? And speaking of which, we are here to deal with facts, not opinions.

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Didnt Miss A Word

Didnt Miss A Word

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#26

Schools Sure Are Conscious Of Students' Music Tastes Nowadays

Schools Sure Are Conscious Of Students' Music Tastes Nowadays

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#27

3-Year-Old Is Wiser Than Us All

3-Year-Old Is Wiser Than Us All

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Her Bio Says She's 21

Her Bio Says She's 21

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

The police turned up. My son was arrested. He said "sorry I lied mom, I turned out like Dad".

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Hmmm

Hmmm

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

And then a pianist shows up to play happy ending music while they walk into the sunset and also the sun is clapping.

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#30

Then Everyone Ripped Off Their Masks And Bras

Then Everyone Ripped Off Their Masks And Bras

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

I worry for the mental well being of surgeons across the globe.

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#31

Amen... Amen.....

Amen... Amen.....

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#32

How Do People Honestly Believe This?

How Do People Honestly Believe This?

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#33

Female Nurses Love Pulling The Plug On Ugly People

Female Nurses Love Pulling The Plug On Ugly People

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

Not incels making their way into the medical community

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Nostalgia Is A Valid Point To Grading Someone Apparently

Nostalgia Is A Valid Point To Grading Someone Apparently

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#37

Warning: Vaccines Make You Magnetic

Warning: Vaccines Make You Magnetic

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#38

Found The Origins Of “And Everyone Clapped”

Found The Origins Of “And Everyone Clapped”

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#39

Supervegan Strikes Again!

Supervegan Strikes Again!

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

How do you "make" anything in a kitchen that just reheats frozen stuff from a bag

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#40

Haha This Teacher Is So Cool And Funny

Haha This Teacher Is So Cool And Funny

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#41

New Mcdonalds Burger "The Mclie"

New Mcdonalds Burger "The Mclie"

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

Looks like they really enjoy the attention yet won't drop the name of their “one of a kind recipe” or the location of their Mickey D's.

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#43

Company Has Absolutely No Way Of Tracking A Severely Overpaid Employee

Company Has Absolutely No Way Of Tracking A Severely Overpaid Employee

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#44

I’m Soooooooo Convinced That A Cop Would Go Drinking On Duty And Tell Someone While Driving

I’m Soooooooo Convinced That A Cop Would Go Drinking On Duty And Tell Someone While Driving

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#45

“I Beat Usian Bolt’s World Record In High School And Never Told Anyone”

“I Beat Usian Bolt’s World Record In High School And Never Told Anyone”

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#46

Imagine Thinking Anyone Would Believe You

Imagine Thinking Anyone Would Believe You

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

If that convo had really happened, it'd only b coz the pilot was yanking ur chain. Surprisingly enough they also let u into the cockpit against all regulations. Knowing smiles all round.

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#47

Public School Isnt That Crazy

Public School Isnt That Crazy

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#48

All Three Came Down With Autism Within Hours Of Getting Vaccinated

All Three Came Down With Autism Within Hours Of Getting Vaccinated

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

Ah yes, the new autism quick test, diagnosing people within hours! How dumb do these people think we are? Diagnosing autism takes months.

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#49

Hole Punch Jesus

Hole Punch Jesus

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#50

Why Do Anti Vax Always Make Up Crap Like This?

Why Do Anti Vax Always Make Up Crap Like This?

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#52

Apparently Costco Is Not Enforcing Their Own Mask Policy Let Alone A Statewide Mandate

Apparently Costco Is Not Enforcing Their Own Mask Policy Let Alone A Statewide Mandate

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

Kindly wrap that cape around your face in such a way it covers your mouth and your nose adequately, and make sure it's made of appropriate material.

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#53

Straws At Disneyland

Straws At Disneyland

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#54

Guy Carries Pocket Constitution Through Airport Security Checkpoint, Doesn't Need To Show Tsa Agent His Id

Guy Carries Pocket Constitution Through Airport Security Checkpoint, Doesn't Need To Show Tsa Agent His Id

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

Yeah, every Declaration minibook comes with all your ID details...this totally didn´t happen.

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#55

Siri Destroys Science Teacher

Siri Destroys Science Teacher

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Smart Ppl Don’t Boast About How Smart They Are

Smart Ppl Don’t Boast About How Smart They Are

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Never Thought I’d See This On My Own Feed But Sure Dude, I’m Sure The Doctor Really Said That

Never Thought I’d See This On My Own Feed But Sure Dude, I’m Sure The Doctor Really Said That

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#58

Oh Really?

Oh Really?

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

"Well you see, officer, I was speeding because my child needs to poop and we need to find a bathroom quick."

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#59

This Is Literally Not Even How Pokemon Go Works

This Is Literally Not Even How Pokemon Go Works

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#60

I Will Never Understand The Trend Of Making Stuff Up Your “Kids” Say On Social Media

I Will Never Understand The Trend Of Making Stuff Up Your “Kids” Say On Social Media

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

lying in social about the cool things kids say is it's own category of making stuff upp for likes

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*Proceeds To Take Picture Of Teacher*

*Proceeds To Take Picture Of Teacher*

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

This lady feels like a creepypasta at this point.

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#62

I Swear Anti-Maskers On Twitter Are A Goldmine

I Swear Anti-Maskers On Twitter Are A Goldmine

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Whoops, Accidental Meth

Whoops, Accidental Meth

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

Back in my time in chemistry class I turned lead into gold like ALL THE TIME. What the hell do I do with all that gold. Got nicknamed Midas in school ><

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#65

This Sounds Like Middle Schooler Type Material

This Sounds Like Middle Schooler Type Material

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

My response: 14th + 15th letter of the English Alphabet.

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#66

These Boyfriends Truly Are Rich

These Boyfriends Truly Are Rich

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Oh I’m Sure That’s Exactly What Happened

Oh I’m Sure That’s Exactly What Happened

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#68

Came Across This In Twitter

Came Across This In Twitter

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

Your best friend must be invisible. You forgot to Photoshop them into the pic.

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#69

Your Doctor Gets Paid To Lie To Your Parents

Your Doctor Gets Paid To Lie To Your Parents

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What A Weird Thing To Lie About

What A Weird Thing To Lie About

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Anti Vaxxer, Nurse And Doctor

Anti Vaxxer, Nurse And Doctor

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

Since we aren´t doing any vaccinations, would you like a list of funeral homes in your area?

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#73

Who The F Says “She Is So Cognitive”??

Who The F Says “She Is So Cognitive”??

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#74

Free Frosty If You Work Hard!

Free Frosty If You Work Hard!

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#75

Family Drama All Like

Family Drama All Like

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#76

My 11 Year Old Cousin Just Sent Me This Unironically

My 11 Year Old Cousin Just Sent Me This Unironically

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#77

That’s Like $1500 Worth Of Games

That’s Like $1500 Worth Of Games

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

You're gonna need that coffee to wake up from this dream...

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#78

Imagine Quitting Over Camo Pants

Imagine Quitting Over Camo Pants

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#79

Nerdy Girls Unite

Nerdy Girls Unite

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#80

Pyramid Scheming Mom Teaches Her Kid Magical Thinking

Pyramid Scheming Mom Teaches Her Kid Magical Thinking

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Gummy Girl

Gummy Girl

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

and then the gum clapped for your great mooching abilities

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#82

Clearly The Cause Of Corona And Riots

Clearly The Cause Of Corona And Riots

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#83

Move Over, Shakespeare

Move Over, Shakespeare

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Aight Sure

Aight Sure

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#85

Cocaine Is One Heck Of A Drug

Cocaine Is One Heck Of A Drug

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

You opened and drank a vintage bottle of Coca Cola worth $3000??? You can buy a lot of cocaine with that.

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#87

Ah Yes, Our Generation Is Truly Doomed

Ah Yes, Our Generation Is Truly Doomed

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#89

Does Homeboy Not Have Parents Or A Bladder?

Does Homeboy Not Have Parents Or A Bladder?

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#90

Because Someone Taped Underneath A Desk Is Super Easy To Miss

Because Someone Taped Underneath A Desk Is Super Easy To Miss

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#91

Big Jeans

Big Jeans

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#93

I Finally Get To Post Here!

I Finally Get To Post Here!

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

She sounds like the kind of woman who thinks sexism against girls is mysogyny/toxic masculinity, while sexism against boys is being a brave independent woman.

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#94

Man, She Sure Showed Him!

Man, She Sure Showed Him!

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#95

Oh For God's Sake

Oh For God's Sake

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#96

Yes, This Is How Siri Works

Yes, This Is How Siri Works

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⚞ Katniss Everdeen ⚟
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like this could possibly be true, siri does accidentally send texts sometimes...

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Did They Clap Too?

Did They Clap Too?

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The #1 Indicator Of Being Vegan

The #1 Indicator Of Being Vegan

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

More like the Barista said: Are you a Vegan? Vegan: Yes! How did you know? Barista: Because you haven't f**king shut up about it since you walked through the door

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