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The Academy Awards present Oscars to the best supporting actors for a reason. A lot of important things happen in the background! To highlight this, Bored Panda has compiled a list of pictures where the foreground isn't supposed to be the main focus, and they will definitely make you look twice. From savage photobombs to things that were probably supposed to stay out of the frame and more, most of these surprising images are a once-in-a-lifetime type of shots their photographers will be telling their grandchildren about. Scroll down to check them out and upvote your favorites! And while you're at it, fire up these 10+ Of The Worst Selfie Fails By People Who Forgot To Check The Background.

(h/t brightside)

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    Queen Elizabeth Deciding To Join In On Australian Field Hockey Player Jayde Taylor's Selfie

    Queen Elizabeth Deciding To Join In On Australian Field Hockey Player Jayde Taylor's Selfie

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    #4

    Kid In Background Of News Report Gets Stuck In His Lifejacket

    Kid In Background Of News Report Gets Stuck In His Lifejacket

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    #6

    The Old Lady Is A Slash Fan, But She Doesn't Know Slash Is Standing Behind Her

    The Old Lady Is A Slash Fan, But She Doesn't Know Slash Is Standing Behind Her

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    #8

    Well That's An Impressive Photobomb

    Well That's An Impressive Photobomb

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    Moose Merrick
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My "friend" once stopped me from seeing a whale breaching by standing in front of it. TOBYN POUND STANLEY I KNOW IT WAS YEARS AGO BUT I'M STILL MAD

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    #9

    Took A Picture Of A Man And Daughter At A Coffee Shop To Show Them What They Would Look Like In 10 Years

    Took A Picture Of A Man And Daughter At A Coffee Shop To Show Them What They Would Look Like In 10 Years

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    #10

    Not Everyone Had A Greatest Night...

    Not Everyone Had A Greatest Night...

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    #11

    Got A Picture With Woody In Times Square...

    Got A Picture With Woody In Times Square...

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    #12

    We're So Happy Fiona Could Be There On Our Special Day

    We're So Happy Fiona Could Be There On Our Special Day

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    #13

    Took A Picture With My Friends, Later Noticed The Cops In The Background

    Took A Picture With My Friends, Later Noticed The Cops In The Background

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    #15

    My Sister Was Taking Pictures Of My Nephew At School And The Little Guy In The Back Looks Miserable

    My Sister Was Taking Pictures Of My Nephew At School And The Little Guy In The Back Looks Miserable

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    #17

    My Daughter Thought This Was Her. Bonus: My Son In The Background

    My Daughter Thought This Was Her. Bonus: My Son In The Background

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    #18

    Cheerleading Practice

    Cheerleading Practice

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    #19

    Tim Duncan's Accidental Photobomb

    Tim Duncan's Accidental Photobomb

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    #21

    I'm Pretty Sure They Don't Even Know Each Other

    I'm Pretty Sure They Don't Even Know Each Other

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    #22

    Leaning Tower Of Pisa

    Leaning Tower Of Pisa

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    #23

    Unicorns Aren't The Only Things That Poop Rainbows...

    Unicorns Aren't The Only Things That Poop Rainbows...

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    #25

    On Vacation In California With My Best Friend And Took A Picture With Perfect Timing

    On Vacation In California With My Best Friend And Took A Picture With Perfect Timing

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    #27

    The Best Picture I Have Ever Taken

    The Best Picture I Have Ever Taken

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

    Free... free as a bird... flying along the beach... not a care in the world...Dang that kid looks fast!

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    #28

    Largest Photobomb Ever?

    Largest Photobomb Ever?

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    Nini Meow
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The people in the background are more eager to be in the picture

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    #29

    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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    #30

    That's A Cemetery In The Background

    That's A Cemetery In The Background

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    Talia Johnson
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Weeeeell, they say quiet, but those groans and cries of 'brains' can get pretty tiresome...

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    #31

    My Friend Caught The Bouquet. That Is Her Boyfriend In The Background

    My Friend Caught The Bouquet. That Is Her Boyfriend In The Background

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    Josie Jones
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know why everyone thinks he's not up to her standards? You're only saying that because he's heavy. Not everyone likes six packs or guys that are super thin. Heavy guys are cuddly, strong, happy and usually self confident.

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    #32

    I Was Trying To Take A Nice Photo Of My Cat When I Noticed The Neighbours Cat In The Background

    I Was Trying To Take A Nice Photo Of My Cat When I Noticed The Neighbours Cat In The Background

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    #33

    A Lady's Hairdo In The Background Makes It Look Like Chewbacca Is Lurking

    A Lady's Hairdo In The Background Makes It Look Like Chewbacca Is Lurking

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    #34

    My Son Has Conquered The Photobomb

    My Son Has Conquered The Photobomb

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    #35

    Some Friends Took A Picture And Later Realized That The People In The Background Were Stuffing A Baby In A Cannon

    Some Friends Took A Picture And Later Realized That The People In The Background Were Stuffing A Baby In A Cannon

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    Caroline Murphy
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's wrong with that? I did that to my niece last week. We live in Somerset, England.. She ended up in Scotland

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    #36

    Just Found This Cute Picture Of Me And My Cousin, And My Psycho Brother In The Background

    Just Found This Cute Picture Of Me And My Cousin, And My Psycho Brother In The Background

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    #37

    Monopoly Man In Background During Equifax Senate Hearing

    Monopoly Man In Background During Equifax Senate Hearing

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    #39

    Groom's Sister Passed Out At The Exact Moment The Judge Said "You May Kiss The Bride"

    Groom's Sister Passed Out At The Exact Moment The Judge Said "You May Kiss The Bride"

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    #40

    I Took This Picture Trying To Get A Fun Candid Of The Bride And Groom. Best Choice Ever

    I Took This Picture Trying To Get A Fun Candid Of The Bride And Groom. Best Choice Ever

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    Coco!
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what you get for inviting your ex to your wedding, Harry

    Jessica Gunn
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "More dang pics of the bride and groom....I'm just gonna eat ma syalad.."

    Laugh Fan
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She knows what you've captured here and she's really not happy about it.

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    #41

    Thought I Took A Great Picture Of My Dog Then I Noticed The K9 Centipede In The Background

    Thought I Took A Great Picture Of My Dog Then I Noticed The K9 Centipede In The Background

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    #42

    My Friends Dog In The Background And Her Sons T-Shirt Match Perfectly

    My Friends Dog In The Background And Her Sons T-Shirt Match Perfectly

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    #44

    My Brother Posted A Picture On His Birthday. Upon Seeing It I Immediately Started Laughing At Who He Captured In The Background

    My Brother Posted A Picture On His Birthday. Upon Seeing It I Immediately Started Laughing At Who He Captured In The Background

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    #45

    Attack Of The Butterfly

    Attack Of The Butterfly

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    #47

    It Was That Moment, He Knew He Wanted More

    It Was That Moment, He Knew He Wanted More

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, aren't those my rings? The ones that disappeared last month when my house was broken into?

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    #48

    The Look Of A Man Who Spend $1000+ On A Seat To Try And Watch A Game Behind Hodor

    The Look Of A Man Who Spend $1000+ On A Seat To Try And Watch A Game Behind Hodor

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    #49

    A Friend Of Mine Posted A Baby Pic Of Her At Disney... Everyone Was Wayy More Intrigued By What Was Happening In The Background

    A Friend Of Mine Posted A Baby Pic Of Her At Disney... Everyone Was Wayy More Intrigued By What Was Happening In The Background

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    #50

    Got A New Tux Today And Decided To Get A Picture. I Accidentally Sent This To My Girlfriend

    Got A New Tux Today And Decided To Get A Picture. I Accidentally Sent This To My Girlfriend

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

    You look snazzy though! Just crop the photo and frame the mirror image for Father's Day? lol

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    #51

    When You Get The Prime Spot So The Guy At The Back Has To Propose By A Bench

    When You Get The Prime Spot So The Guy At The Back Has To Propose By A Bench

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    #53

    I Took This Selfie Of Me And My Friend In Nyc And Only Realized The Strategically Placed Person In The Background When I Got Back (Brandon & Jac)

    I Took This Selfie Of Me And My Friend In Nyc And Only Realized The Strategically Placed Person In The Background When I Got Back (Brandon & Jac)

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    #55

    My Mother Sent Me This Picture, Saying "Look At The Cool New Door I Just Got For The Garden!"... No Mention Of Why There Was A Ravaging Prairie Fire In The Background...

    My Mother Sent Me This Picture, Saying "Look At The Cool New Door I Just Got For The Garden!"... No Mention Of Why There Was A Ravaging Prairie Fire In The Background...

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    #56

    Girlfriend Caught A Pickpocket In Action

    Girlfriend Caught A Pickpocket In Action

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    #57

    Went To A Petting Zoo. Friend Got Stepped On By A Pig. I Couldn't Have Planned These Pictures If I'd Tried!

    Went To A Petting Zoo. Friend Got Stepped On By A Pig. I Couldn't Have Planned These Pictures If I'd Tried!

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    #58

    Had A Caption Until The Lady In The Background Nailed It For Me

    Had A Caption Until The Lady In The Background Nailed It For Me

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    Ladies and Gentlemen
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to say, but its odd to say. That I had it. Actually I consumed it, err that's wrong too. I ate it, nope. Ok, for those don't know, its a jelly snake, now read above sentences again without your mind being dirty!

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    #59

    I Sent This Picture To Most Of My Family. I Just Now Noticed What My Dad Did To My Fridge In The Background... (Me And My Brother's Names Are Nick And Nate)

    I Sent This Picture To Most Of My Family. I Just Now Noticed What My Dad Did To My Fridge In The Background... (Me And My Brother's Names Are Nick And Nate)

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    #61

    Look At How Long This Gummy Worm I Found Is!

    Look At How Long This Gummy Worm I Found Is!

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    #62

    Senior Picture Background Fail

    Senior Picture Background Fail

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    #63

    The Art In The Background Makes Appear Like My 1-Year-Old Daughter Is Holding Some Kind Of Melee Weapon

    The Art In The Background Makes Appear Like My 1-Year-Old Daughter Is Holding Some Kind Of Melee Weapon

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    #64

    Tried To Look Talented In The Background Of A Family Portrait. Failed

    Tried To Look Talented In The Background Of A Family Portrait. Failed

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    #65

    I Took A Selfie And Saw Myself 20 Years In The Future (I'm Wearing Khakis Too)

    I Took A Selfie And Saw Myself 20 Years In The Future (I'm Wearing Khakis Too)

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    #67

    Canopy In The Background Makes It Look Like Dj Khaled Just Graduated

    Canopy In The Background Makes It Look Like Dj Khaled Just Graduated

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    Katie and Jared Coates
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was gonna make a joke.. But it was inappropriate. Aw, what the hell. Was it p*ssy-eating school?

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    #68

    Her Friend To The Left Doesn't Look Fine

    Her Friend To The Left Doesn't Look Fine

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    #69

    My Facebook Friend Met Ed O'Neill And The Guy Behind Her Can't F**king Believe It

    My Facebook Friend Met Ed O'Neill And The Guy Behind Her Can't F**king Believe It

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    #70

    Just Hanging Out... Kids Playing In The Leaves, Smoking Some Chicken On The Green Egg, Oh And Our Dog...

    Just Hanging Out... Kids Playing In The Leaves, Smoking Some Chicken On The Green Egg, Oh And Our Dog...

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

    Possessed dog, zombie children rising from the grave.. Photoshop a few headstones in there, makes a great Halloween card.

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    #71

    When You See It...

    When You See It...

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    #72

    A Car Like Mine Parked Next To Me So I Snapped A Photo. I Noticed Weeks Later That A 3rd Mountaineer Was Driving By At The Exact Moment I Took The Photo

    A Car Like Mine Parked Next To Me So I Snapped A Photo. I Noticed Weeks Later That A 3rd Mountaineer Was Driving By At The Exact Moment I Took The Photo

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    Daria B
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is still the beta test of this place. Car skins are to be added within the next update. ^_-

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    #73

    He Probably Regrets Choosing A Medical School

    He Probably Regrets Choosing A Medical School

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    #74

    Just Got Back From Iceland- Was Going Through My Pictures And Found The Best Photobomb Of All Time

    Just Got Back From Iceland- Was Going Through My Pictures And Found The Best Photobomb Of All Time

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    #75

    A Few Days Ago I Had A Frankenshake, Didn't Realise The Hidden Gem As The Wife Took My Pic

    A Few Days Ago I Had A Frankenshake, Didn't Realise The Hidden Gem As The Wife Took My Pic

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    #76

    Took A Picture Of My Parents On A Boat With A Rope Swing. Attempted Back Flip Gone Wrong

    Took A Picture Of My Parents On A Boat With A Rope Swing. Attempted Back Flip Gone Wrong

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    Ladies and Gentlemen
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just Photoshop a dolphin with its nose in left hand palm, and suddenly it will become a stunt gone well.

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    #77

    Took A Pic Of My Kid On Her New Pimped Up Bike... Didn't Pay Attention To The Graffiti In The Background

    Took A Pic Of My Kid On Her New Pimped Up Bike... Didn't Pay Attention To The Graffiti In The Background

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    #78

    So I Went To México Over The Summer. Going Through My Pictures, I Just Noticed This Guy In The Background

    So I Went To México Over The Summer. Going Through My Pictures, I Just Noticed This Guy In The Background

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    #79

    Pretty Much Sums It All Up

    Pretty Much Sums It All Up

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    Ladies and Gentlemen
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It feels like she is strangling poor mouse and its eyes popping out and with that thought in mind, that smile makes it creepiest at its best!

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    #80

    Sleepy Head

    Sleepy Head

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    #82

    Drunk Guy Peeing Behind Tent At Wedding Reception

    Drunk Guy Peeing Behind Tent At Wedding Reception

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    #83

    A Photo Of My Mother And Grandmother With My Dog Doing Her Own Business In The Background

    A Photo Of My Mother And Grandmother With My Dog Doing Her Own Business In The Background

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    #85

    Caught My Brother Falling Skim Boarding While Taking A Picture Of My Wife And Daughter

    Caught My Brother Falling Skim Boarding While Taking A Picture Of My Wife And Daughter

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    #86

    Took This Picture Of My Kid While At A Restaurant, I Can't Stop Laughing At The Guy In The Back

    Took This Picture Of My Kid While At A Restaurant, I Can't Stop Laughing At The Guy In The Back

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    #87

    When Waitress Brings Someone Else Their Food When You Ordered First

    When Waitress Brings Someone Else Their Food When You Ordered First

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    #88

    Never Know What Strangers May Be Doing In The Background When You're Taking A Picture

    Never Know What Strangers May Be Doing In The Background When You're Taking A Picture

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    #89

    That Awkward Moment When You're Trying To Take A Selfie And A Mother Decides To Beat Her Child With Her Sandal

    That Awkward Moment When You're Trying To Take A Selfie And A Mother Decides To Beat Her Child With Her Sandal

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    Rama Llama
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it a thing to casually beat your kids with your shoes somewhere? I think I have heard about it multiple times before and it seems odd.

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    #91

    Boy In The Back Is Probably Going Through Existential Crisis

    Boy In The Back Is Probably Going Through Existential Crisis

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    Emma B
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's worried he's about to crash because his narcissistic brother refuses to stop driving on the highway when he wants to take a selfie!

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    #92

    Took A Picture Of A Friend And Capture Something In The Background

    Took A Picture Of A Friend And Capture Something In The Background

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    Josiane Roy
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not a pacifier. It's a mouth piece for a board game. There are a few games out there with them. The most known one is Speak Out.

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