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There are plenty of social media sites on the internet, but when Tumblr was launched in 2007, it revolutionized the scene. Not only could users share text, they could anonymously post photos and videos, reblog other users’ content and customize their home pages to their liking. And lucky for us, this platform has been the breeding ground for endless hilarious content.

Below, you’ll find some of the funniest and most clever interactions that have taken place on Tumblr, courtesy of the Tumblr subreddit. Enjoy scrolling through these silly posts, and be sure to upvote the ones that make you nostalgic for that golden age of 2014 Tumblr!

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They're Learning

They're Learning

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John Mosley
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least the gorillas are getting smarter as we get dumber. I wonder when we intersect?

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Nowadays, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook dominate the social media landscape, so it’s easy to forget how influential Tumblr was back in the day. But one community that hasn’t forgotten is r/tumblr on Reddit. This group shares curated content from the site that everyone deserves to enjoy, whether they actively blog on Tumblr or not. This community has a whopping 1.5 million members, and they diligently share the funniest posts and interactions they come across on Tumblr. 

But if you’re not familiar with Tumblr, or never were an avid user of the social media site yourself, let’s first pay homage to this platform that was once a mammoth on the internet. As I noted before, Tumblr was launched in 2007 as a free-form blogging site. Users could create their own blogs, share content that they created or reblog posts from others and discover all sorts of art that they hadn’t seen elsewhere online. 

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Please Don’t Overanalyze This

Please Don’t Overanalyze This

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BoredPossum
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes! Replace Star Wars 7-9 with muppet Star Wars. The Frog Awakens, the Last Piggy and the Rise of Gonzo.

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At its peak, even many celebrities were on Tumblr, such as Lady Gaga and President Barack Obama, Business Insider reports. And plenty of indie bands and musicians skyrocketed in popularity due to the site, such as the Arctic Monkeys, Lana Del Rey and The Neighborhood. Within only five years, Tumblr hosted over 42 million blogs and was valued at $800 million.

In 2013, Yahoo! acquired the platform for $1.1 billion, and it only grew in popularity from there. The site saw a 32.8% increase in number of users in 2014, and by 2015, Tumblr had over 260 million blogs. Today, it’s still the 103rd most visited site on the internet, and around the world, about 366 million people visited the blogging platform in February 2024. 

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This Was A Ride

This Was A Ride

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Tobias Reaper
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you made every british person cringe we started a war with you over tea before

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One aspect that without a doubt contributed greatly to Tumblr’s success was how unique the site was. At the time that it was created, social media was mainly for having a profile, such as Facebook and Myspace, and sharing content about yourself as an individual. Tumblr, however, allowed for much more creativity. Users could share a variety of forms of media, and there was no expectation to reveal your identity if you didn’t want to. “Long before Instagram launched, in 2010, Tumblr was a home for curated imagery,” Kyle Chayka explained in the New Yorker

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Gotta Try This At Cracker Barrel

Gotta Try This At Cracker Barrel

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Thank You Goths

Thank You Goths

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Mark
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Australia here, we messed up big time having our winter in July. Now we celebrate Christmas in July and Summer Christmas

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Trends spread like wildfire on Tumblr, and many of us who used the platform during that time will instantly be hit by a wave of nostalgia after seeing someone with the classic 2014 Tumblr aesthetic. Dr. Marten boots, checkerboard clothes, cigarettes, ‘90s grunge band t-shirts, flannels tied around the waist, records like Lorde’s Pure Heroine on vinyl, the list goes on and on… But despite Tumblr’s decline in popularity over the years, Stony Brook Press and Vogue say these trends are already making a comeback. 

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Insulin

Insulin

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winterwidow87
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6 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is heartbreaking. I am glad i live in a country where people have to pay exactly 0 for their insulin. Yeah yeah "but free healthcare isn't really free, you pay it with your taxes" and i am damn HAPPY we do, so people who need life saving meds don't just DIE.

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Insert Theory Here*

Insert Theory Here*

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Tumblr has made a lasting impact on the internet that we’ll never forget. And you can still use it today, although you might think that the site looks a bit outdated at first glance. According to Allegra Rosenberg at The Verge, part of the reason why Tumblr has been left behind is because it couldn’t keep up with the ever-changing landscape of social media. 

Well, it probably could have, but Tumblr users are notorious for being resistant to change. “It’s a long-standing inside joke that users will immediately reject any change to their precious Tumblr, taking a long time to finally adjust and accept it,” Rosenberg writes.

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Spnorts

Spnorts

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Gustav Gallifrey
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

During WW2, in North Africa, the British were due to move on from a port town, and the Americans were to move into that town after them. A British officer, not keen on Americans, would round up a truckload of local kids, take them to the outskirts, pay them a few pennies each, and teach them English phrases. When the Americans arrived, they were not greeted by the cheers and salutations they expected, but by a barrage of insults, of which 'you lousy Yankee bastard' was probably the least offensive.

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Dad Of The Year

Dad Of The Year

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John Mosley
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6 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You don't know? I think all the other dads (fixed for Adrian so he doesn't have an aneurysm) have to send him their #1 Dad s**t now.

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Don't Flatter Yourself - A Signature

Don't Flatter Yourself - A Signature

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BoredPossum
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would you pain a King with pimples or leave them out? One road leads to a life in luxury and the other one leads to the executioner.

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Tumblr actually does have an option for infinite scroll, a feature that has been cited for making TikTok so addictive, but aside from that, it has its own unique layout and look. In fact, every user can have their own unique experience on the site as well, as there are plenty of options for customizing your theme. Even third-party themes are available for purchase or download. It’s easy to feel like we’re all just cogs in the wheel of the internet, but at least on Tumblr, you can feel like you have your own special wheel. 

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Manners

Manners

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Helena
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Buried memory uncovered. Mable Mable strong and able get your elbows off the table.

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They Lose. Their. Minds

They Lose. Their. Minds

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Mike Beck
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is awesome. PVP Online did a similar strip. His buddies changed his screen name to something like pink-snuggly-bear. He ended up keeping it for all the log entries across players saying something like "xXxMurderMaster69xXx was killed by pink-snuggly-bear".

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While it’s likely that you spend much less time on Tumblr today than you did a decade ago, if you were on the platform during its golden age, it’s never too late for the site to become popular again. In fact, according to Financial Times, it’s been gaining traction amongst Gen Z for the past few years. Almost half of its active users are 25 years old or younger, and apparently, the most popular film among the platform’s fandom in 2022 was Disney’s Encanto.

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Look Into Why Loitering Is A Crime

Look Into Why Loitering Is A Crime

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We could all probably benefit from spending less time on social media, but if you’re going to be scrolling, Tumblr might be the best place to do so. The algorithm on the site doesn’t work the same way as other social media platforms, which push the same content to many users. Instead, you have to find and follow what you really want to see, which can be a little more work, but can also help you get creative and find unique posts. It’s also a less popular site now, so you might come across information, art and music that you won't find anywhere else!

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That And Single-Use Toiletries

That And Single-Use Toiletries

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Jrog
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6 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the very definition of "non-place" as defined by Marc Augé in the late '90s, a fascinating concept. Those are not places where anyone *live*, people just pass through in anonymity, without meaningful interactions and without building social networks or memories. The lack of experiential constructs deprives the places of "historical sense", making them timeless (in a "temporally undetermined" sense, non as in "eternal"). It's a concept very well known in architecture, it is basically a mandatory reading.

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#26

I Want To Breath Fire And Fly, Like A Dragon

I Want To Breath Fire And Fly, Like A Dragon

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BoredPossum
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We aren't different species, we don't even have races, we are just humans with differentlevels of pigmentation, as boring as that. We aren't cats.

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We hope you’re enjoying this scroll through hilarious Tumblr content, pandas. Whether this list is flooding you with nostalgia or inspiring you to try out the social media site for the first time, keep upvoting the pics you find most entertaining, and feel free to share your thoughts on Tumblr in the comments. Then, if you’re interested in checking out another article from Bored Panda featuring posts from Tumblr, look no further than right here!

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Pov; You’re A Victorian Era Queen And You’re About To Put On Your Exclusive Morphine Eyeshadow Palette

Pov; You’re A Victorian Era Queen And You’re About To Put On Your Exclusive Morphine Eyeshadow Palette

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#29

You're All Trespassing

You're All Trespassing

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Lookin At You, Bethesda 👀

Lookin At You, Bethesda 👀

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That One
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I prefer to avoid killing almost any non-hostile npc. Sometimes even avoid throwing explosives at perfectly grouped bunch of foes if there's some innosent tiny vacuum cleaner robot slowly doing its job near them. However, if some a*s npc scratches my vehicle or says any rude word to me or my teammate, I'd hunt it over the whole map.

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Some Things That Should Revert Back To What They Were

Some Things That Should Revert Back To What They Were

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Jrog
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6 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are not wrong. I have so many brands I'd never buy because of a single annoying ad, but few to no products I bought after seeing a good ad.

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Are You Lgbt?

Are You Lgbt?

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Kinda True

Kinda True

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Chihuahua Mama
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Hey, should we tell Sam we're done playing?" "Nahh, let's just leave him there and take his picture "

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#35

The Subject Matter Is Awful But The Way This Is Written Is Pretty Funny Ngl

The Subject Matter Is Awful But The Way This Is Written Is Pretty Funny Ngl

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Exactly The Type Of Thing That Will Happen When Schools Open

Exactly The Type Of Thing That Will Happen When Schools Open

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Dragon mama
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Except they did. And they put the adults to shame, wearing their masks all day every day and complying with all the rules. They were utterly amazing.

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Yes This

Yes This

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All That Prep For Ten Minutes

All That Prep For Ten Minutes

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Rayne OfSalt
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep. Stewart's character is dead by around the 7 or 8 minute mark after you get into the game.

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Hippo Propaganda

Hippo Propaganda

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BoredPossum
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just in their native continent? Where else, you think they are going on vacation to kill us all?

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#40

Should Have Seen That Coming

Should Have Seen That Coming

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Rayne OfSalt
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you're a metal fan and haven't listen to Japanese metal, you really should.

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#41

Jimmy Carter: Horny On Main

Jimmy Carter: Horny On Main

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Good For Them

Good For Them

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What A Fun Sitcom Idea

What A Fun Sitcom Idea

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#45

Enough Chaotic Good Examples, It's Time For Lawful Evil

Enough Chaotic Good Examples, It's Time For Lawful Evil

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It’s 3am Why Am I Awake

It’s 3am Why Am I Awake

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#49

He Is The Chosen One

He Is The Chosen One

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DC
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For a very small amount of money, I will fart on your behalf! Eh? Eh? Ain't that what, huh, is it? Eh?

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They Had Us In The First Half, Not Gonna Lie

They Had Us In The First Half, Not Gonna Lie

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#51

They Staying Silly

They Staying Silly

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On Teleportation

On Teleportation

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Bec
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fair enough, we've all seen the transporter malfunction episodes of Star Trek. Dr. McCoy and Lieutenant Barkley had valid concerns!

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Get Out There

Get Out There

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similarly
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6 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pfft. In Texas, I once drove four hours on the highway and stayed on the SAME RANCH!

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#55

Honey, You Don’t Think I Look Conservative, Do You?

Honey, You Don’t Think I Look Conservative, Do You?

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#56

We Must Come Together To Defeat A Greater Foe

We Must Come Together To Defeat A Greater Foe

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FreeTheUnicorn
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But they never panic that they have just transferred $2000 instead of $20.00

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Facts

Facts

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Taryn Bailey
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup. Except I hiccup hard enough that when the store is empty at night after we close, they echo.

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#58

The Two Genres Of High Fantasy

The Two Genres Of High Fantasy

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Bec
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reign of Fire - the best part of the movie was that there wasn't much of an explanation of why there were suddenly dragons, they were just unburied and came out to start destroying stuff

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I've Never Flown Before 9/11

I've Never Flown Before 9/11

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Think Outside The Tracks

Think Outside The Tracks

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Realistic Optimist
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6 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a philosophy degree. I don't like the trolley problem. People are really bad at knowing why they do things, so whatever they come up with as an answer is probably not an accurate representation of what they will actually think/do in that situation. It's an interesting hypothetical, but that's all.

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Lawn

Lawn

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John Mosley
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6 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, that guy. Yeah, you aren't hiding from that guy.

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#63

What The Hell Is This

What The Hell Is This

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#64

I Genuinely Can’t Decide What’s Worse

I Genuinely Can’t Decide What’s Worse

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Crunch Crunch At Brunch

Crunch Crunch At Brunch

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#67

Well That's Unfortunate

Well That's Unfortunate

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michael reid
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are huge numbers of people who are only alive because it is illegal to kill them

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Italicized Emoji 😳

Italicized Emoji 😳

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Trillian
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would that be needed? To show you're sad-faced and standing in a strong wind?

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#72

Op Is A What Now

Op Is A What Now

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BoredPossum
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We need a new concept: Popesplaining. Explaining and banning something you have no clue of what it is.

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#73

Bread In The United States

Bread In The United States

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Alyssa Phillips
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought they were commenting on the fact that due to its sugar content, most of American bread is considered cake in some countries.

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#74

It's All About Perspective

It's All About Perspective

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Realistic Optimist
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The right image is the top 1% with their golden parachutes. I'm still on the left.