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Part Of The Control Group

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Susanne B 2 years ago

Great way to describe it

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Freya the Wanderer 2 years ago

Made me laugh out loud!

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LagoonaBlueColleen 2 years ago

We're all being experimented on, researched, in one way or another. From the moment of conception until we die. Give your body up to science and they'll be experimenting beyond death.

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ShadowMorph 2 years ago

exactly

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Kelzbelz79 2 years ago

Gotta love irony 😅 🤪

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SCP 504 2 years ago

Heck yeah!

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Alex the Country Dog 2 years ago

Early Covid-haver, vacc’d, boosted, boosted here. I get EVERY vaccine that I can as a traveler to countries that have yellow fever, Japanese Encephalitis, etc etc. However, I think the rhetoric of calling people anti-vaccers who are only resisting the covid vaccine just perpetuates the division and misunderstandings. I personally know many people who have all the standard vaccines, but choose to wait longer regarding the covid vaccine. I don’t agree with their choice, but they are not the same as anti-vaccers, and they are also not anti-maskers (who are an entirely different, self-centered subgroup.) The repeated problem of anything in this world is to be so obtuse as to paint people with one brush, and never allow for nuance, for deeper conversation in person (as opposed to BP and any social media where challenging someone gets you little goodie votes from self-righteous peers.) There is no hope for any of us in this all or nothing mentality in our approach to each other.

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Beta 2 years ago (edited)

Guys I’m an anti vaxer. I know you guys consider me stupid but please don’t think of me as less of a person. I just had to get it out sorry about that

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Zophra 2 years ago

But why? Have you really researched?I don't think of you as less than a person but I am wondering how you would come to this anti-vax conclusions if you researched all data?

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Quasar 2 years ago

hmm, you seem like a nice fellow, i ask you to get vaxxed so you don't die and can spread your niceness but not covid

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Lainey 2 years ago

Personally I just think you have become a victim to the misinformation spread by Fox News and other sources. I don't think your stupid, maybe you just haven't been informed. I do appreciate how you were not insulting other ls though. It is so much better than being rude or mean.

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Nikole 2 years ago

Well, why are you anti-vax? The reasons behind being that way are stupid, therefore...

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Debbie Burton 2 years ago

Irony? At least they aren't falling for it

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Nikole 2 years ago

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Strawberry <3 2 years ago

Science finds a way ;)

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Catherine Bartholome 2 years ago

Good point. They become the new spreaders of nearly obliterated childhood infections!

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foxking 2 years ago

ive never heard an antivaxer say that, but i guess im just lucky

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Supa79 (He/him) 2 years ago

I have lol. I’ve heard countless s**t from these twatbaskets but I’ve gotten used to it at this point

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Ambry Petersen 1 year ago

At least the control group has control over what is put into thier bodies. (For some of us our allergies to certain medicines render the illnesses less dangerous than the cures...yes allergies suck.)

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Ram Lastname 2 years ago

What am I missing? Anyone who is not part of an experiment is the control group, right...? 100 people take the drug = experimental group; 100 people who do not take the drug also have the disease = control group...? Or are you saying everyone has the disease? If it is “They are indeed part of the experiment because they are the control group...” there is no irony on their part. They are part of the control group because other people consider them so, not because they consider themselves thus—so there is no question of their “realising” they are part of any control group and hence no possibility of irony here.

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P. Mozzani 2 years ago

Ironies always fascinate me . . . this one, in particular. How true!

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MH3 2 years ago

Precisely

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NL Stuart 2 years ago

Brilliant observation.

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Sharon Hyatt 2 years ago

I never thought of them that way . . . . .very good point ! ! !

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Cadfael 2 years ago

And so many anti-vaxxers have tattoos and take drugs (sigh)

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Wend kirk 2 years ago

And the control group is proving Covid Vaccination prevents the worse outcomes of getting Covid but I guess when you die from Covid it’s too late to to change sides.

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Shaun Coleman 2 years ago

Honestly, back in 2020 I wondered if the entire US had decided to act as a control group en-masse!

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j miller 2 years ago

Yes...but that was not done by THEIR choice!

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Nikole 2 years ago

Apt

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Lane Buckner 2 years ago

We have said from the beginning we are part of the control group.

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2 years ago

EHHHHHEHEHEHEHEEHEHEHEHEHEHHHHHH GOTTTEEEEEEMMMMM

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GeeGee 2 years ago

I’d rather be the control group

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Nikole 2 years ago

Aww so awesome! You don't even care about infecting children who can't get vaccinated yet! Way to go!

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Mazer 2 years ago

That’s like people saying they don’t want to be political. Everything is political including not wanting to be involved in politics even as a voter

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Al Upinya 2 years ago

One doesn't even have to try hard to not be involved in politics, not being involved actually comes pretty easily. So much so that the surest way to get people's gears turning is simply telling them 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤 𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

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Cindy Brick 1 year ago

Okay with me.

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Sydnie Laney 1 year ago

This is a hill I will die on, I already have enough broken trust in my story, and I'm not falling for vaxxines, I will not, no matter what, get it

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Znaya 2 years ago

Too late 😀

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Mike Proco 2 years ago

Better to be part of the control group than the guinea pigs!!

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Lainey 2 years ago

If the world was infected with a disease such as Covid, and there was a new tested vaccine on the market. The control group would be the people not vaccinated, more prone to the disease. So no I would not want to be part of the control group. Just my opinion though! You do you.

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Paula Leigh 2 years ago

Exactly... interesting even the CDC and Vaers reports how these guinea pigs are catching the so called virus much quicker than the people who are waiting till there is actually a shot that works without copious amounts of boosters... who puts untested elixers in their bodies on a monthly basis? Duh...

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crowspectre (he/they) 1 year ago

Suit yourself dude. Just leave me the hell alone

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Mike Proco 2 years ago

Better to be part of the control group than the guinea pig!!

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Chris Watson 2 years ago

We’re not taking an unproven treatment. Why does that bother you so much?

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A Marie 2 years ago

And we’re still alive….and haven’t even gotten a cold in 3 yrs. Explain that!

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Lainey 2 years ago

Do you live in a crowded city? Do you go out alot? Do you have underlying health conditions? If all of them are no that could be a reason why. If yes, you are lucky because there are plenty of Anti-vaxxers getting sick and dying due to their choices.

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A Marie 2 years ago

But we’re still alive…

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Liz Mosby 2 years ago

This is ridiculous. Over %80 of Covid positive ppl are vaxxed. Not saying I can't get it, would never say that. But everyone I know that's we've gotten it was fully vaccinated.. most unvaccinated haven't gotten it. And I will never trust the ppl like FAUCI and Gates who have made more money off this pandemic than they have in a decade and have huge investments in the vaccines.... That's science.

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Shaun Coleman 2 years ago

Honestly, back in 2020 I wondered if the entire US had decided to act a control group en-masse!

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Nikole 2 years ago

Send them all to Molokai.

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Friedlander Rosenzweig 2 years ago

Precisely!

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Kristine Phillips 2 years ago

already knew that

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Al Upinya 2 years ago

If there's any such antivaxer saying this it's probably because they know nobody controls their destinies except them, and would only be controlled in any way if they allowed themselves to be. Everyone wants to think they're hopelessly doomed and forever tied to and controlled by something like a govt entity, when in reality it's because they have never lost control of something vital like shelter. Access to food, water etc. And when that finally does happen to someone who's never experienced it, they suddenly become aware of the need to regain control and dire consequences of not doing so in the face of survival. It's very easy to go off the radar. Even to avoid a shot. Every survivalist/wilderness occupant must be an anti vaxer then. In control of their fortunes, lives, decisions. Without a govt entity. Interesting. Jessalyn doesn't think very deeply often.

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Aleksandra Ćurčić 2 years ago

Stupid chick! Get informed what control group in an experiment means

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Tammy Ralph 2 years ago (edited)

The irony of someone calling people anti-vaxxers when they have and have given their children all other vaccines except the covid one.

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Mickie Shea 2 years ago

How have school systems failed us with so many anti-this and that's.

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GoddessOdd 2 years ago

Which is made even more hilarious knowing that they will drink bleach and eat Tide pods if the orange one tells them it might work... but nooooooo, don't EXPERIMENT on me! Pass me the hydroxychloroquin.

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Rosie Mroczynski 2 years ago

I am pro choice regarding the vaccine and delighted to be part of a control group. The whole pro and anti is just another way to keep folks at odds with each other while disrespecting the value of freedom of personal choice regarding our bodies

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crowspectre (he/they) 1 year ago

It's personal choice until you could be killing other people.

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William Mahoney 2 years ago

So sick of this pandemic talk. It’s over ! Just trying to get mail in voting, open eyes !!

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Linda Robinett 2 years ago

Anti Vaxxers would not even know what a control group is, a double blind study or peer reviewed research is.

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Elaine Mattingly 2 years ago

Good point.

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Bob Standen 2 years ago

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Nikole 2 years ago

Complete lies. Is it fun being ignorant?

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TheHiveGuardian 2 years ago

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Foxxy (The Original) 2 years ago

My whole house got Covid a little over 2 weeks ago, so yes it is still around where I am.

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Jennamae 2 years ago

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We All Fail Sometimes, and Here's How to Deal With It Like a Pro

Psychotherapist Amy Morin, LCSW, who is the Editor-in-Chief of Verywell Mind and the author of the bestselling book 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, believes that failure is something we all endure and it's important to know that there are things we can do to feel better about it.

First off, embrace your emotions. Morin highlighted that failure is often accompanied by a variety of emotions, including embarrassment, anxiety, anger, sadness, and shame, just to name a few. Those feelings are uncomfortable, and many people will do anything they can to escape the discomfort they cause but according to research, allowing yourself to feel bad is actually motivating. It can help you work harder to find better solutions so that you'll improve next time, even if we’re talking about the dumbest things ever said on the internet—they can also make you feel very underwhelmed.

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So Silly Though

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Andy Acceber 2 years ago

I'm pretty sure lots of kids books are about pirates, but I have yet to commandeer a ship, entrap a crew, hoist the jolly roger, and take to the seven seas.

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#4

Does Seem Kinda Controversial

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Andrei Polusmac 2 years ago

I bet that somewhere, somehow, there's a Karen working in retail.

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#5

Next Level Stupid

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Terry Tobias 2 years ago

Lauren Boebert does not belong in Congress; this level of stupidity is scary.

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Minimizing the Discomfort Won’t Make It Go Away Completely

Next up, we should make an effort to recognize our unhealthy attempts to reduce pain. "You might be tempted to say, 'I didn't actually want that job anyway,' but minimizing your pain won't make it go away," Morin said.

"Distracting yourself or filling the void you feel with food, drugs, or alcohol won't heal your pain either. Those things will only provide you with some temporary relief."

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Wooosh

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beesechurger elite 2 years ago

WHOOSH

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#7

Just A Bit Of A Difference

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Raven DeathShade 2 years ago

Uh oh, been watching the wrong NBA.

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#8

How Is This Possible

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June’s Very Own 2 years ago

“Humans can learn more than one language” teehee

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#9

Not A True Catholic

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Lizzie Smith 2 years ago

I guess the Pope should take catechism classes from Ashley, as she knows so much about Catholicism.

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Building Healthy Coping Skills is Vital

After that, we can start focusing on healthy coping skills instead. "Calling a friend, practicing deep breathing, taking a bubble bath, going for a walk, or playing with your pet are just a few examples of healthy ways to deal with your pain," the psychotherapist explained. We’d also add that looking up something fun, like the shortcomings of the dumb people on the internet, might also cheer you up.

"Not every coping skill works for everyone, however, so it's important to find what does for you."

#10

How Can People Break Up For Such Stupid Reasons

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June’s Very Own 2 years ago

Karmas a b***h

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#11

You Know... The Other Mariah Carey

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Marco Hub-Dub 2 years ago (edited)

It’s one thing to lack knowledge, be naive or ignorant. These are merely obstacles. However, needing some warped sense of validation by correcting people you know nothing about, or even worse, mansplaining simply because they’re a woman, is a character flaw at best, a personality disorder most likely.

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#12

They Definitely Need A Disability Advocate

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June’s Very Own 2 years ago

*facepalm*

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#13

People Can Be Really Stupid Sometimes

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Procrastinating Panda 2 years ago

There was an article about this right?

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A 2016 review published in Clinical Psychology Review that looked at 46 studies examining reactions to failure found that a "more positive attributional style" was a strong factor in how resilient people were to the emotional distress caused by failure.

In other words, they saw failure as a result of something specific and external rather than something internal.

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I Can't Stop Laughing At This. I Have No Words

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June’s Very Own 2 years ago

That’s 40 minutes you will never get back lol

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#15

Was At My Kid’s School For A Costume Parade. One Dad Misunderstood In The Best Way Possible

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LiLi 2 years ago

That’s some true enthusiasm

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#16

Just... What?

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June’s Very Own 2 years ago

Wha- I- uh-. I can’t even deal with people like this 🙄

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#17

Unpopular Opinion: We Should Make Crime Illegal

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River Webb 2 years ago

next thing your gonna tell me is that muder is illegal, smh

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"When you find yourself thinking that you're a hopeless cause or that there’s no use in trying again, reframe your thoughts," Morin suggested.

"Remind yourself of more realistic thoughts about failure such as: a) failure is a sign that I'm challenging myself to do something difficult; b) I can handle failure; c) I can learn from my failures."

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Concerned Citizen

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June’s Very Own 2 years ago

I think my eyes just rolled to the back of my head

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#19

Incredible

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beesechurger elite 2 years ago

yes come on francis study up

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#20

Siding With Seidel On This One

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Zophra 2 years ago

I would. Mansplaining there,

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#21

We All Make Mistakes

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McKelle Toone 2 years ago

Who would've thought

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However, you will probably need to repeat a phrase or affirmation more than once in order to ward off negative thoughts or to reinforce to yourself that you can bounce back. But you will bounce back! Even the people from these dumb social media posts did, and that accounts to something.

#22

That's The UK Parliament

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Catlady6000 2 years ago (edited)

Are they dead? Maybe someone should poke them with a stick

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#23

It's Just A Really Common Name

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Colin Allcars 2 years ago

We don’t talk about that

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#24

Gotta Be Prepared To Deal With Any Unwanted Terminator

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June’s Very Own 2 years ago

Ok, but what if you are a robot looking to buy a car? What then? lol

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#25

30 Years Later I Still Cringe

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June’s Very Own 2 years ago

At least it was a honest mistake and not a malicious one lol

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If you've spent most of your life avoiding failure, it can feel really scary when it finally catches you off-guard. However, facing your fears can really improve your quality of life. Practice stepping outside your comfort zone, and over time, you'll learn that messing up isn't as bad as you thought!

Just take a look at the dumbest things ever said on the internet documented on this list—to some, they might seem like failures, but at most, they’re happy little accidents that, in the end, make us laugh heartily.

#26

Oh Well...

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Frying Pan 2 years ago

Just a thought

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#27

The Wrong People Have Money

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Procrastinating Panda 2 years ago

I have seen this so many times, it still infuriates me.

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#28

No Lie, Masks Will Help Out The Listerine Sales

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Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago

I burped into my mask immediately after eating garlic. Do not do this.

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#29

Important Question Indeed

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beesechurger elite 2 years ago

we cant ignore the elephant in the room…

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#30

How Anyone In Government Could Be So Clueless

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Melissa Rodriguez 2 years ago

Something tells me Blackburn would prefer it that way...

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#31

My Friend Got His Braces Off Today

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Procrastinating Panda 2 years ago

This seems like something I would do

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#32

I Did Not Order A Concrete Driveway Or Any Other Type Of Driveway. When The Person That Laid It Came Back To See If I Was Happy With The Job, He Realized It Was The Wrong Address

I now have a free concrete driveway.

purple-circle Report

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Procrastinating Panda 2 years ago

Yay!

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#33

My Team Said We Were Dressing As Dominoes

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AmmoniteCat 2 years ago

They obviously meant pizza. The others misinterpreted. Duh. PIZZA FTW!

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#34

My Sister Went To Paris And Saw Sean Connery Taking Pictures With All These People. She Muscled Her Way In And Asked For A Photo, All Pleased

It wasn't Sean Connery. This man had been taking pictures with his family.

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Raven DeathShade 2 years ago

That poor man.

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#35

Next You’re Going To Tell Me Jason Momoa Can’t Breathe Underwater

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River Webb 2 years ago (edited)

but hes aqua man!? Next thing your gonna tell me he cant control fish!

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#36

Awww. Wait, What?

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June’s Very Own 2 years ago

FATHER and SON! Lmao she is very mistaken

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#37

What Was He Expecting?

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beesechurger elite 2 years ago

seriously tho what did he expect 💀

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#38

Kids Got To Learn

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Zophra 2 years ago

I don't think "they" can make you do anything if you didn't want to.

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#39

And I Thought Americans Only Knew American Geography

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chaotic legal 2 years ago

Alaska's the good part of this country 😂

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#40

Plot Twist: He’s The Only One There

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MJ 2 years ago

We all have our good days and bad days

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#41

A Customer Called Asking If We Were Practicing Social Distancing With Her Sandwiches. I Told Her We Are, But To Be Honest Guys I'm Running Out Of Space

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Caeli Norfoe 2 years ago

If you're that concerned about social distancing; you shouldn't be ordering sandwiches...

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#42

When Your Friend Cancels Cause She's Having "Lady Problems" But U A Feminist & Know There Are A Lot Of Lady Problems

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Bexx 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 2 years ago

This is kind of adorable 😂

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#43

Y'all Need Jesus

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Terry Tobias 2 years ago

Speaking for all Americans: "Preachers... leave those kids alone!"

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#44

“I’ve Wasted Days Of My Life Washing Up”. Me Too, Tom, Me Too

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Marco Hub-Dub 2 years ago

Never once pulled on the handle to determine if fake drawer was indeed fake???

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#45

Poor Guy

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Jesus Christ 2 years ago

heeheehaha time for sleep

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#46

You Have To Remove The Protective Coating. Please Can Someone Shut Down The Internet

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chaotic legal 2 years ago

one time they printed remove label all over the label and people complained about the weird logo . . .

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#47

Diesel In A Prius

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LiLi 2 years ago

LMAO. Is this meant to be a public service announcement? Thanks, I guess.

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#48

I Have Been Buying Bay Leaves When There's A Bay Tree Outside My Front Door. I've Lived Here For Over A Year

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Zophra 2 years ago

That is pretty funny!

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#49

Who's Gonna Tell Her?

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June’s Very Own 2 years ago

WHAT IS SHE DOING??!?

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#50

The Cult Will Cult

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LiLi 2 years ago

Don’t educate yourselves bc then we won’t be able to control you. Like what?

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