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Comedy and tragedy, or so the saying goes, is a matter of perspective. You falling into a well is comedy, me getting a papercut? Tragedy. Fortunately for most, through the magic of the internet, it’s possible to find and display moments right before (hopefully hilarious) unfortunate events. 

We’ve gathered some wonderful examples of moments captured seconds or even milliseconds before disaster. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote the best ones, and feel free to share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. 

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    Can Never Get A Good Picture Of My Hiking Pals Together So This Is The Best I Can Do

    Can Never Get A Good Picture Of My Hiking Pals Together So This Is The Best I Can Do

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    This Photo Of A Pelican Trying To Eat My Phone

    This Photo Of A Pelican Trying To Eat My Phone

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    My Lumberjack Brother-In-Law's First Time In Finland Making An Ice Hole. A Good Example Of How Not To Do It

    My Lumberjack Brother-In-Law's First Time In Finland Making An Ice Hole. A Good Example Of How Not To Do It

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    #9

    Halloween 1989. That's Me On The Right. My Sister Is Behind Me And About To Have A Really Bad Day

    Halloween 1989. That's Me On The Right. My Sister Is Behind Me And About To Have A Really Bad Day

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    #10

    Something Will Be Missing

    Something Will Be Missing

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    #11

    My Niece Likes To Chase Seagulls. The Seagulls In Chicago Chase Back

    My Niece Likes To Chase Seagulls. The Seagulls In Chicago Chase Back

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    #12

    That One Christmas When A Champagne Cork Hit Me In The Eye

    That One Christmas When A Champagne Cork Hit Me In The Eye

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    #14

    My Daughter Stepping On A LEGO

    My Daughter Stepping On A LEGO

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    #15

    When My Husband Thought It Was A Good Idea To Pick Me Up While Standing Dangerously Close To The Creek After Our Wedding

    When My Husband Thought It Was A Good Idea To Pick Me Up While Standing Dangerously Close To The Creek After Our Wedding

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    #16

    Caught My Puppy Right As He Discovered Why He Shouldn’t Run On Ice To Get To His Best Friend

    Caught My Puppy Right As He Discovered Why He Shouldn’t Run On Ice To Get To His Best Friend

    No puppies were harmed in the production of this photo.

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    #17

    Earthly Pleasures

    Earthly Pleasures

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    #18

    My Girlfriend Was Trying To Take A Photo Of Her Ice Cream

    My Girlfriend Was Trying To Take A Photo Of Her Ice Cream

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    #19

    The Exact Moment My Brother Got Punched In The Face By This Cheeky Little Lady

    The Exact Moment My Brother Got Punched In The Face By This Cheeky Little Lady

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    #21

    My Boyfriend Wanted To Take A Picture Of That Glass Of Wine, Then My Dog Showed Up In My Window And Did This

    My Boyfriend Wanted To Take A Picture Of That Glass Of Wine, Then My Dog Showed Up In My Window And Did This

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    #23

    My Stupid Unexpecting Face A Fraction Of A Second Before Being Bit In The Junk

    My Stupid Unexpecting Face A Fraction Of A Second Before Being Bit In The Junk

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    #24

    I Asked If I Could Pet Him. The Answer Was, "Sure, He’s Friendly." Dog Starts Growling In The Second Picture

    I Asked If I Could Pet Him. The Answer Was, "Sure, He’s Friendly." Dog Starts Growling In The Second Picture

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    Chelsea McKee
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please stop lying about whether your dog is friendly. You can say "sometimes", "we are practicing", or even "with family". There is nothing wrong with "not so much!" I remember a German shepherd coming to attack me, it was off leash, growling, snapping, barking, the whole shebang. Owner starts shouting that it's friendly and I pop back that he didn't look friendly to me! I kept telling him to get his dog control your dog, I didn't want to hurt it. He just kept responding that it was friendly. He did finally get his dog on a leash and I said something smart. Friendly dogs don't react in an unfriendly way. People may want to try and get to know your furry friend expecting that we share the same definition of "friendly". If they're not quite good with others yet, let us know and definitely keep it on a leash.

    Rob D
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    9 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This! Especially pity owners. Breed has a bad enough reputation, without half of their owners being morons.

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    Nicky Shrimps
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A friendly dog may not want you, a stranger much larger than them, to sit down and get in their face. And put both hands on them in a dominant manner. All while they are leashed/ unable to run away. This has NOTHING to do with the breed, training, or owners "lying". Most humans are friendly until you sit next to them and put a hand on the back of their neck and another on their chest.

    RedMarbles
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good analogy. Doesn't matter if it's a light touch - it's unsettling to be touched by people you don't know.

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    Palo Sulek
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If a dog starts growling doesn't necessarily mean he is unfriendly BUT don't just put your hand on his back as a complete stranger. The dog's owner should have given instructions. Let's hope he doesn't read the panting face as smiling 😊

    Heather Evans
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's because the doggo can't see the kids' back hand .. they don't like being groped either!

    RedMarbles
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Enclosing a dog like that, with one hand on top and one on bottom, isn't a great idea either, especially if you don't know the dog.

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    Nicky
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does your dog bite? No. (Dog bites man.) I thought you said... Zat ees not my dog!

    Giraffy Window
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's why you ask permission from both the dog's human, AND the dog. I love that dog's colouring <3

    Sheena Leversedge Wood
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you can tell from the dogs expression in the first picture that they don't want him hear them

    Gypsy Lee
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s your lean my friend. I know that to you it may not seem like you’re leaning over him, but to him you are. From what I can see of his body position, he looks like a forward dog. Leaning over a strange dog like this is taking a risk, “friendly” or not. To him it’s not acceptable.

    HurlWurk
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of people don't understand that pitbulls talk just like huskies. Until you get used to the sound, you might think they are growling

    sturmwesen
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Staffys, too. My mix has full growling conversations with us mixed with a bit ahoooo. He even brings toys growling but happy

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    Ic Rof
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was attacked by a doberman pincher as I passed by a truck to go into a store. The dog lept from the back and scraped along my neck. The owner tells me it wasn't possible because it was "a nice dog".

    Danish Susanne
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The problem with many dog owners is, that they don't realise, that the person who wants to pet your dog has no knowledge of how to behave with dogs. How could they if they never lived with a dog?

    Lisa Catlin
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It took a few seconds to realize that the cord was not going out of the dog’s ear into his ear.

    Sharon Kapon
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "One picture is more than enough for you dude, If you want more you better pay"

    okpkpkp
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I stay far away from dogs after being bitten all my life.

    Ashlie Dearest
    Community Member
    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dogs have a great sense of character, when it comes to people. Doesn't always mean that you are a bad person, you can simply have negative energy at that moment, or even nerves can trigger a dog to be defensive. As any person would be.

    Flora Porter
    Community Member
    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like the old joke: 'I thought you said your dog didn't bite?' 'That's not my dog.'

    kelsischloe1986
    Community Member
    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my! Does anyone else see the complete change in the dogs eyes? Like something snapped and you can see the crazy in the dogs eyes. That's scary looking.

    Anna grosvenor
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    9 months ago

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    Pit bulls should be extinct. They are not welcome in most communities. Shelters would be 92% empty because this and offspring breeds are not wanted. Owners of pit bulls are ghetto people who think it’s cool to own a killer dog. Nothing attractive about them. I watched an elderly woman get killed by an ugly pit bull cteature who literally jumped out of a car window and attacked for no reason. People tried to help, the dog was finally shot dead as should be. Sick ugly creatures, sick owners.

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    #25

    Not Even The Dog Expected To Go Swimming

    Not Even The Dog Expected To Go Swimming

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    #26

    "Is This Cake Batter?" Dunks Entire Head In

    "Is This Cake Batter?" Dunks Entire Head In

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    #28

    Trying To Take A Picture With The Monkey

    Trying To Take A Picture With The Monkey

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    Mark
    Community Member
    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tourists to SE and East Asia. DO NOT MESS WITH THE MONKEYS. They may seem cute but they are used to living with humans and know exactly how to steal food, and they are extremely territorial and protective of their families

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    A Second Before The Bite ⁠

    A Second Before The Bite ⁠

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a Belgian Malinois. Can confirm there is an absolutely legitimate reason that they are nicknamed “Maligators” XD

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    #31

    My Neighbor's Pipe Broke, And I Am About To Be Flooded. Should I Put A Towel Or A Couple Of Sheets Of Toilet Paper?

    My Neighbor's Pipe Broke, And I Am About To Be Flooded. Should I Put A Towel Or A Couple Of Sheets Of Toilet Paper?

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    #32

    The Moment My Sister Was Punched In The Face By A Horse

    The Moment My Sister Was Punched In The Face By A Horse

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    #33

    Picture That My Friend Took Down At The Beach The Other Day

    Picture That My Friend Took Down At The Beach The Other Day

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    I Call This One The Dog Crash. No Dogs Were Hurt In This Photo, Just Andy’s Ego

    I Call This One The Dog Crash. No Dogs Were Hurt In This Photo, Just Andy’s Ego

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    #36

    My Girlfriend Opening A Snack Next To Seagulls

    My Girlfriend Opening A Snack Next To Seagulls

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    #38

    Apparently, The Spirit Possessing My Cat Doesn't Like Selfies

    Apparently, The Spirit Possessing My Cat Doesn't Like Selfies

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    #39

    The Fall Of The Tower

    The Fall Of The Tower

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    This Image Was Taken Moments Before I Heard My Wife’s Screams Coming From The Bedroom

    This Image Was Taken Moments Before I Heard My Wife’s Screams Coming From The Bedroom

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    #44

    A Bird Perched On My Head Took Flight As I Took The Picture

    A Bird Perched On My Head Took Flight As I Took The Picture

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    I Started Dating A Girl With A Dog. I Have A Cat. We Decided It Was Time To Introduce Them. This Is Me Just Before Being Caught In Violent Crossfire

    I Started Dating A Girl With A Dog. I Have A Cat. We Decided It Was Time To Introduce Them. This Is Me Just Before Being Caught In Violent Crossfire

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    #47

    0.5 Seconds Before Realizing She Missed The Glass

    0.5 Seconds Before Realizing She Missed The Glass

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    #52

    When You’re Just Trying To Get A Chill Outfit Selfie

    When You’re Just Trying To Get A Chill Outfit Selfie

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    A Picture Of Me As A Kid With A Snowball My Dad Threw At Me Moments Before

    A Picture Of Me As A Kid With A Snowball My Dad Threw At Me Moments Before

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    #54

    Took A Photo At The Exact Moment, My Boyfriend Was Bitten By His Squirrel Friend

    Took A Photo At The Exact Moment, My Boyfriend Was Bitten By His Squirrel Friend

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    Naughty Swan

    Naughty Swan

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    #57

    Photos Taken Seconds Before Disaster

    Photos Taken Seconds Before Disaster

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    #58

    A Pigeon Flew Into The House While My Sister's Friend Was Doing Yoga

    A Pigeon Flew Into The House While My Sister's Friend Was Doing Yoga

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    #62

    Take A Picture, She Said. "Ok, Just Make Sure She Doesn't Fall Flat On Her Face In A Puddle". 2 Seconds Later

    Take A Picture, She Said. "Ok, Just Make Sure She Doesn't Fall Flat On Her Face In A Puddle". 2 Seconds Later

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    #63

    The Moment Before A Bee Flew Into My Face

    The Moment Before A Bee Flew Into My Face

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    #64

    Tried To Take A Nice Summer Picture With The Lads... Got A Football To The Head Instead

    Tried To Take A Nice Summer Picture With The Lads... Got A Football To The Head Instead

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    Picture Taken Seconds Before Disaster

    Picture Taken Seconds Before Disaster

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    I Caught A Moment Of This Kid Getting Hit In The Face By A Coin During A Baptism Party A Few Years Ago

    I Caught A Moment Of This Kid Getting Hit In The Face By A Coin During A Baptism Party A Few Years Ago

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    Moment Before

    Moment Before

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    #70

    I Took This Picture Before My Parrot Bit Me And In My Defense I Was Just Taking Pictures

    I Took This Picture Before My Parrot Bit Me And In My Defense I Was Just Taking Pictures

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    Alexia
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Phones are the mortal enemies of all parrots. All phones must die. Period.

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    My Puppy Decided He Also Wanted A Piece Of My Mom's Birthday Cake

    My Puppy Decided He Also Wanted A Piece Of My Mom's Birthday Cake

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    My Son Batting A Ball Back Into My Daughter's Face

    My Son Batting A Ball Back Into My Daughter's Face

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    Tempest
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even though the ball is so close to contacting her face she still hasn’t reacted cause she’s so busy gobbling up the other ball! 😅

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    #73

    A Picture My Mom Caught Of Me Wiping Out As A Kid

    A Picture My Mom Caught Of Me Wiping Out As A Kid

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    #74

    Just Seconds Before He Hits The Ground

    Just Seconds Before He Hits The Ground

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    My Parents’ Cats Were Finally Being Nice To Each Other, But Things Quickly Changed When I Tried To Take A Picture

    My Parents’ Cats Were Finally Being Nice To Each Other, But Things Quickly Changed When I Tried To Take A Picture

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    #77

    One Second Before The Spill

    One Second Before The Spill

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    #78

    My Buddy Caught A Fish And The Camera Just Happened To Catch The Exact Moment It Leaped From His Hands

    My Buddy Caught A Fish And The Camera Just Happened To Catch The Exact Moment It Leaped From His Hands

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    #79

    My Poor Cousin Slipping Off The Chair

    My Poor Cousin Slipping Off The Chair

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    #80

    My Friend Is Teaching His Toddler To Ride A Bike

    My Friend Is Teaching His Toddler To Ride A Bike

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    rullyman
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would you not have a helmet on a small child who's still learning?

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    #82

    Tried To Take A Cute Picture With My Beer

    Tried To Take A Cute Picture With My Beer

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    Old Photo Of My Brother Falling Off A Porch Chair

    Old Photo Of My Brother Falling Off A Porch Chair

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm just going to be in the corner depressed that OP called a photo from 2001 an "old photo" XD I know it was 23 years ago, so it IS an old photo, but I'm still gonna just go and feel old in the corner now XD

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    The One That Got Away

    The One That Got Away

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    #85

    About To Teach My Daughter About Real Life

    About To Teach My Daughter About Real Life

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    #86

    Moments Before An Asphalt Faceplant

    Moments Before An Asphalt Faceplant

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    My Little Sis Dropped Her Ice Cream

    My Little Sis Dropped Her Ice Cream

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    The Moment My Cone Became A Cup

    The Moment My Cone Became A Cup

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