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There are sooo many things that can get on people’s nerves, whether they’re common annoyances or something oddly peculiar. In both cases, there ought to be at least one other person out there suffering from a similar gray hair-inducing situation.

If you’re dealing with something frustrating or simply having one of those days when everything and everyone around annoys you, you’re not alone. We have gathered some images of people encountering all sorts of situations that can only be described as tests of one’s patience; so scroll down to find them and—hopefully—find comfort in the fact that they too shall pass.

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Plastic Packaging. Every Single Time

Plastic Packaging. Every Single Time

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    #3

    When Pencil Erasers Are Just For Decoration

    When Pencil Erasers Are Just For Decoration

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    Chihuahua Mama
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean they do get rid of mistakes. You just have to keep "erasing" until you have a hole in your paper and Ta Da mistake is gone!

    MaximumKarmaSaint
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Technically that means that: A sharpened pencil is better at erasing then a dried out eraser.

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    Griffy
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's because they get old and lose their elasticity.

    Bill Kubeck
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bah. Pencil erasers are made of hard plastic these days. Buy a real eraser at an art store.

    Laura Williams
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate that like why put it on if ot isn't going to work. I agree irritating.

    Kat Lyle
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tried to put new lead on pencil (fnaarrr) yesterday. That old the eraser kept disintegrated.

    SuperChicken
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate that. One reason why I use those big rubber erasers, instead of those.

    Karen Krause
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More likely, they are old and/or cheap erasers. Meaning sat on a shelf for years.

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    Found something that sent shivers down your spine just by looking at it yet? If not, continue scrolling and you just might; this list covers all sorts of aggravating things, showing just how easily annoyed some of us are.

    For some people, all it takes is someone’s peculiar way of talking, or—my own personal nightmare—chewing so loud you can hear them at the other end of the room. But those around me might not understand what it is about the loud munching that drives me crazy, as it doesn’t bother them one bit. The reason why that is might be linked to something psychologists call ‘inattentional blindness’.

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    How My Girlfriend Gets To Sleep vs. How I Get To Sleep With The New Foster Dog

    How My Girlfriend Gets To Sleep vs. How I Get To Sleep With The New Foster Dog

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    Insider pointed out that sometimes individuals get irritated because they notice something annoying; that one word the radio host keeps saying over and over, and over again, for example. It’s the instances when people don’t pay attention to such things as a word repeated one too many times that are called ‘inattentional blindness’.

    Even though typically, when someone points out something annoying, it results in two people irritated by the same thing rather than both of them exhibiting inattentional blindness, such a seemingly aggravating state can actually be beneficial. Getting annoyed snaps us out of the stupor, consequently making us react to a situation, which can be dangerous. In a way, one unpleasant situation can help us avoid another unpleasant one.

    #6

    Does Anyone Else Find A Wet Sleeve Infuriating? It Constantly Reminds You Of Its Presence

    Does Anyone Else Find A Wet Sleeve Infuriating? It Constantly Reminds You Of Its Presence

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    Jon Steensen
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, especially when it happens when you try to wash something that is placed above you shoulder level and the water runs from the brush and down your arm and soaks the entire sleave.

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    #7

    When The Material Gets Stuck In The Zipper

    When The Material Gets Stuck In The Zipper

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    Agfox
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When something that's permanently attached to you gets stuck in the zipper - but that's probably more than 'mildly infuriating'

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    This

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    Chris Cristo
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always happens to me when I'm angry to p**s me off even more. Murphy's Law I guess

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    Insider suggested that there are some universally annoying stimuli after all, such as the oh-so-lovely sound of nails meeting the chalkboard. However, even when the source of irritation is one and the same, the underlying reasons for such a negative feeling can differ greatly. According to the founder of the ‘A Place Of Hope’ center, author Dr. Gregory Jantz, reasons for an individual’s irritability can be categorized into three groups: physical, psychological, and other.

    #9

    Ring Pull Broke. Then The Can Opener Broke

    Ring Pull Broke. Then The Can Opener Broke

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    #10

    After Eating Two Of These Blueberry Waffles, I Went To Heat Up Two More And Saw That The Package Was For Plain Waffles. I Ate Mold

    After Eating Two Of These Blueberry Waffles, I Went To Heat Up Two More And Saw That The Package Was For Plain Waffles. I Ate Mold

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    #11

    When Foil Does This

    When Foil Does This

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    According to Dr. Jantz, physical reasons for feeling irritable typically relate to aches in our body, illnesses, hunger, sleep deprivation, and hormones. Psychological ones include stress and lack of healthy boundaries or emotional regulation skills. Into the ‘others’ category, the expert puts plausible links to anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, or sensory processing issues.

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    #12

    This

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    Jeremy James
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've had this happen. To fix it, I pull the drawstring out entirely and tie a paperclip to one end. Then I gradually work the paperclip end through by bunching and squeezing until it comes out the other side.

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    #13

    What's The Point Of Making An Appointment To See A Doctor But Still Waiting 1 Hour Later

    What's The Point Of Making An Appointment To See A Doctor But Still Waiting 1 Hour Later

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    Greenmantle
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure this will be an unpopular opinion, but this susally means there was an emergency. Unfortunately, medical stuff cannot always be scheduled. Then again, getting rid of Mabel and her myriad of trivial complaints takes a lot of time too.

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    #14

    I Reached For This Fry Like Three Times. It's Printed On The Paper. Thanks, Whataburger

    I Reached For This Fry Like Three Times. It's Printed On The Paper. Thanks, Whataburger

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    Alexia
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaaa, it happened to me. A friend brough me a fridge magnet that looks like a very realistic chocolate candy. Reached for it several times, then remembered it can't be eaten :)))

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    The mix of emotions that irritating situations often entail might seem tiresome to handle or simply not worth it. But former professor of counseling at St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley, author, and expert in habit change, Meg Selig, suggests that one shouldn’t discount the sense of being annoyed at something, as it might indicate a certain problem.

    In a piece for Psychology Today, she pointed out that getting easily irritated might illustrate the need to set a certain limit or protect your personal resources, such as time; it can also be linked to resentment, anger, or perfectionism, which should be acknowledged or resolved.

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    Left-Handed People Know The Pain

    Left-Handed People Know The Pain

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    Karma Black
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was younger, I'd pretend that I was turning into a robot whenever this happened.

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    “We all get annoyed by different things, so it's important to recognize that a person is not necessarily inflicting psychological warfare on you through thoughtless actions,” Selig explained. “When your neighbor has been using his beloved leaf-blower for 45 minutes, it's irritating but not something to take personally.”

    Some people don’t even need a leaf-blower to get on others’ nerves; and it can’t be hard to explain why. Well, researchers tried analyzing what it is about certain people that makes others want to leave the room the moment they enter. That’s how they coined the term ‘affective presence’, which measures how a person influences those around them—be it positively or in a way that drives individuals crazy.

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    The Amount Of Bread We Throw Away Sometimes At A Supermarket

    The Amount Of Bread We Throw Away Sometimes At A Supermarket

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    Gandalf the Pink
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like one of those pictures the police will post after they raided some druglord

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    #19

    Wake Up At 7 AM, Head To Class In The Freezing Rain, Just To See “Class Is Canceled” Written On The Whiteboard And The Door Locked. No Email Or Anything First

    Wake Up At 7 AM, Head To Class In The Freezing Rain, Just To See “Class Is Canceled” Written On The Whiteboard And The Door Locked. No Email Or Anything First

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    This Loaf Of Bread From Walmart Doesn't Have Any Bread In It

    This Loaf Of Bread From Walmart Doesn't Have Any Bread In It

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    Negative ‘affective presence’ can be part of why some humans annoy us; or it might simply be their lack of manners and other traits. A survey commissioned by Sky Mobile revealed that such impolite people are some of the most annoying things in modern society; in Britain, at least.

    A study of roughly 2,000 adults found that the top five things Brits find the most annoying are people not listening to you, people pushing into a queue, people who don't say please or thank you, people who think that rules don't apply to them, and—no longer relating to people, yet still plenty annoying—splashing your favorite top or jeans with something. (Just going to add that people eating loudly or sloppily followed closely as number six.)

    #21

    Was Going On A Family Cruise Trip. Flight Got Delayed From 4:30 To 6:50. Flight Got Delayed From 6:50 To 9. Flight Got Delayed From 9 To 11:30. Flight Got Canceled

    Was Going On A Family Cruise Trip. Flight Got Delayed From 4:30 To 6:50. Flight Got Delayed From 6:50 To 9. Flight Got Delayed From 9 To 11:30. Flight Got Canceled

    Now we missed the cruise and waited at the airport for 7 hours for nothing.

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    Alex Davis
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why I ALWAYS fly out at least the day before. The extra expense of a hotel for 1 night is so worth it to avoid the stress, hassle and worry of flying out day of. Not having to get up super early, panic if the flight is delayed or miss the cruise if it's cancelled. Plus holiday starts a bit sooner!

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    #22

    My Bank's Support Bot (Mandatory Before Being In Contact With A Real Human)

    My Bank's Support Bot (Mandatory Before Being In Contact With A Real Human)

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    #23

    Poison Ivy Between My Fingers. I'm Considering Amputation At This Point

    Poison Ivy Between My Fingers. I'm Considering Amputation At This Point

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    StumblingThroughLife
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! We in the UK only have to deal with nettles (which are bad enough). Thankfully, Mother Nature always makes sure Dock Leaves are nearby.

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    Annoyances of a modern day citizen undeniably differ from those of people of the past; and some of them are oddly specific. For example, the least annoying things on the list of the 40 gray hair-inducing matters are waiting too long for an online transaction to come out of your bank account, listening to kids arguing (alright, this might have been equally annoying ages ago), the fight to get your bag from baggage reclaim after a flight, being outbid on eBay, and “having to park on the wrong side of a petrol pump and reach the hose all the way around your car, rather than waiting for one on your side to become free”.

    #24

    I Tried To Take A Banana Off The Bunch And Opened Up The 3 Others

    I Tried To Take A Banana Off The Bunch And Opened Up The 3 Others

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    Rocky Horror Panda
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always take my bananas apart before they get overripe. Stops this from happening.

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    #25

    God Hit Up For A Tip On The Self-Checkout Kiosk. Who Am I Tipping, Myself?

    God Hit Up For A Tip On The Self-Checkout Kiosk. Who Am I Tipping, Myself?

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    #26

    Am I The Only One Who Gets So Annoyed When This Happens? Two Eggs From The Same Box, Boiled In The Same Water And This Is The Result

    Am I The Only One Who Gets So Annoyed When This Happens? Two Eggs From The Same Box, Boiled In The Same Water And This Is The Result

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    keyboardtek
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The older egg is the one that comes out good. Fresh eggs make bad boiled eggs.

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    Some modern-day annoyances ought to be related to technology, and, well… they are. Statista revealed that when it comes to apps, for instance, it’s adverts that drive nearly 70% of users crazy; taking too long to load, having too many push notifications, or requesting login information in order to use the app also don’t play to its advantage.

    #27

    Bought New Dinner Plates, Guess You Need To Always Read The Back First

    Bought New Dinner Plates, Guess You Need To Always Read The Back First

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    #28

    My Key Broke

    My Key Broke

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    #29

    Why Does My Shoe’s Tongue Keep Doing This?

    Why Does My Shoe’s Tongue Keep Doing This?

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    Ace
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There should be a loop on the top of the tongue to put the laces through, specifically to avoid this happening.

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    If this list didn’t upset or irritate you enough (first of all, you have nerves of steel), feel free to continue browsing Bored Panda for more similar content and check out these irksome things annoying people often say, read about specific little things some people can’t stand, or view these pictures to annoy the perfectionist in you.

    #30

    Microsoft Won't Accept My First Name

    Microsoft Won't Accept My First Name

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    Bart
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, it's not a common name where I live... Let's hope your father isn't called David Duke

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    #32

    Was Suspicious Of My “5 Lb” Plate Set

    Was Suspicious Of My “5 Lb” Plate Set

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    I Received This As A Grade For A Quiz

    I Received This As A Grade For A Quiz

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    Mohsie Supposie
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You probably left 0.01mm extra space between your last word and the full stop!

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    #34

    About Half Of This 50-Gallon Trash Can Is Full Of Perfectly Good Cartons Of Milk. Expiration Date Is In 2 Weeks. Schools Waste A Lot Of Food

    About Half Of This 50-Gallon Trash Can Is Full Of Perfectly Good Cartons Of Milk. Expiration Date Is In 2 Weeks. Schools Waste A Lot Of Food

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    #35

    This Is 4 Plates, The Rest Is “Preferences” And A Few Allergies. Wow

    This Is 4 Plates, The Rest Is “Preferences” And A Few Allergies. Wow

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As many people on Reddit said at the time, this is likely BS and they were either playing or testing out a now POS system to check it sent allergies through and or how it looked to see that it was clear. Half the stuff contradicts each other, "no salt, prefers sea seal" "allergy to eggs, pasture raised eggs only" etc

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    #36

    This Glove I Put On At Work Before Going Into Surgery Had Dozens Of Pin-Prick Holes In The Fingers. The Entire Box Was Like This

    This Glove I Put On At Work Before Going Into Surgery Had Dozens Of Pin-Prick Holes In The Fingers. The Entire Box Was Like This

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    #37

    Found Out I’m Allergic To Mosquitos. As If They Weren’t Infuriating Enough

    Found Out I’m Allergic To Mosquitos. As If They Weren’t Infuriating Enough

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    David A Paterson
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a weird one here. I'm allergic to Sydney mosquitos and not Melbourne mosquitos. My wife is allergic to Melbourne mosquitos and not Sydney mosquitos. We both grew up in Sydney and moved to Melbourne.

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    #38

    The Way These Laundry Baskets Break

    The Way These Laundry Baskets Break

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    #39

    10-Minute Walk And I End Up Covered In About 40 Ticks

    10-Minute Walk And I End Up Covered In About 40 Ticks

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    #40

    One Of The Drawers At My Doctor's Office That Always Annoys Me

    One Of The Drawers At My Doctor's Office That Always Annoys Me

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    #41

    So I Just Bought This Chair And None Of The Reviews Mentioned This

    So I Just Bought This Chair And None Of The Reviews Mentioned This

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    #42

    My Dishwasher In My New Apartment Only Opens This Far Before Hitting The Oven

    My Dishwasher In My New Apartment Only Opens This Far Before Hitting The Oven

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    #43

    Spent An Hour Perfectly Roasting This Potato For Dinner, Only To Cut It Open And Find This

    Spent An Hour Perfectly Roasting This Potato For Dinner, Only To Cut It Open And Find This

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It will teach you a lesson not to insult your food even on funny ways or it might really crack up.

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    #44

    My Zara Basic T-Shirt After One Wash

    My Zara Basic T-Shirt After One Wash

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    Couldn’t See Right Out Of My Contact And My Eye Was Irritated All Day. Came Home And It Turns Out There Was A Tiny Hole In The Middle Of It

    Couldn’t See Right Out Of My Contact And My Eye Was Irritated All Day. Came Home And It Turns Out There Was A Tiny Hole In The Middle Of It

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    #46

    I Was Just Trying To Get Some Ice Cream

    I Was Just Trying To Get Some Ice Cream

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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    with...a...fork? on a side note: it looks like it thawed once which is why it might be compact

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    #47

    My "Genuine Leather" Calvin Klein Belt. Got Home, Tore Off The Tag Which Peeled Back The Plastic Coating Revealing The Rubber Core

    My "Genuine Leather" Calvin Klein Belt. Got Home, Tore Off The Tag Which Peeled Back The Plastic Coating Revealing The Rubber Core

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    #48

    Sticker On My Laptop, It's Not An Actual Fold. I Always Try To Unfold It Every Single Time Only To Be Irritated

    Sticker On My Laptop, It's Not An Actual Fold. I Always Try To Unfold It Every Single Time Only To Be Irritated

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    #49

    Just Getting Ready To Cook Valentine’s Day Dinner And Opened The Block Of Cheese I Bought Today

    Just Getting Ready To Cook Valentine’s Day Dinner And Opened The Block Of Cheese I Bought Today

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    Donkeywheel
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mold on (real) cheese is not bad 99.99% of the time. Just scrap it off or eat it, won’t harm you.

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    Wanted To Make A PB&J

    Wanted To Make A PB&J

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