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Everyone loves custom things. Whether it’s a mug with your name on it from the secret Santa at the office, or cheeky BFFs shirts you ordered with your bestie, or a custom birthday cake, the list is endless. After all, life is one big customized order you weren’t even there to order, so our fascination with things made and designed for us is understandable. Philosophy aside, any custom order is also a perfect storm for a mishap to happen.

There’s a whole corner of Reddit known by the clever title r/PeanutButterIsOneWord, which references a hilarious scene from the BoJack Horseman show. The subreddit is dedicated to sharing the funniest examples of ordering a custom label, giving the instructions, and expecting the best, “only to have the instructions printed on the thing you ordered.”

The description says: “How about an engraving saying 'I want this left blank' or 'Hello, Mike! Underneath that, I miss you.' This is the sub for that!” With 35.2k subscribers, the sub is somewhat of a yet-undiscovered terrain of pure entertainment mixed with shamelessly high levels of absurdity, and it’s a question of time when it will be the next big thing on Reddit.

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A Welsh Classic

A Welsh Classic

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KJ
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You would think someone would double check before making the sign, just stick it through google translate.

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While Not Exactly The Same As The Gag, This Reminded Me Of The Show!

While Not Exactly The Same As The Gag, This Reminded Me Of The Show!

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To find out what a design expert had to say about such hilarious mishaps, Bored Panda spoke with Laura Vanagaite, a Portugal-based graphic designer. Laura explained that such unfortunate printing situations that occur during the process always depend on both sides.

“When presenting the final file to the person in charge of a printing procedure, it is better to leave exact notes, as well as tell them the instructions face to face, if it's possible. It will leave no doubts in case they have some and you can always ask how it will look in the end,” Laura said.

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Not Sure If This Was Posted Before, But My First Thought When I Found This Reddit

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Thanks To My Friends, Birthday Time!

Thanks To My Friends, Birthday Time!

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Laura argues that such misunderstandings are the result of miscommunication. “Sometimes there can be confusion if the text is not clear enough or the description reveals too much information. For example, if a present is for a surprise birthday party, it is better to write everything in the notes, leave your contacts and tell them that if there is any doubt, they can call you,”

“So, it depends a lot on both sides and good communication is the key in this situation. Sometimes, if it is possible, ask if they can send the final image of the cake which contains text as decoration, just to check in case there are any mistakes left.”

Moreover, Laura suggests preparing some easily understandable files with clear notes to hand to the person in charge of the order, and everything should go smoothly.

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Surpriiiise!

Surpriiiise!

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Al B. Wright
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've actually seen this happen! Not exactly what the delivery instructions box is meant for, it just gets processed by a computer, not read by an actual person. Well, maybe the delivery driver should read it, but how often do they actually?

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A Friend Of Mine Ordered A Picture Cake And Gave The Woman A Thumb Drive With The Picture She Wanted To Use

A Friend Of Mine Ordered A Picture Cake And Gave The Woman A Thumb Drive With The Picture She Wanted To Use

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To find out more about this miscellaneous Reddit community called “Peanut Butter Is One Word,” we spoke with its moderator GrahamfieldShip who happily shared some insights. The mod explained that this quirky name of the subreddit originates from the TV show Bojack Horseman.

“On the show, a character called Mr. Peanutbutter frequently buys signs from a company, but they always put his instructions on the sign. The first use of this was in season 1, with 'CONGRATS DIANE AND MR. PEANUT BUTTER. PEANUT BUTTER IS ONE WORD'.”

GrahamfieldShip added that “it became a running gag throughout the series and is the origin of our sub's name.”

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Parents Didn’t Want Their Son’s Name Printed On His School Photo

Parents Didn’t Want Their Son’s Name Printed On His School Photo

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When asked why so many people find the mishaps so hilariously funny and somewhat cringefully relatable, the moderator said that it’s probably because it’s so unexpected. “If there's a human reading the instructions, they should know what needs to be printed and what doesn't. So it's funny when they completely miss the mark,” they told us.

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Just A Plane Cake

Just A Plane Cake

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Draco's Dragonfly
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! This is awesome, even if not what was ordered, I would love to receive that!

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According to GrahamfieldShip, it’s also “worth mentioning the difference between peanutbutterisoneword and lipsum, as there's a lot of confusion between the two!” The mod explained: “Lipsum is 'dummy text used in laying out print, graphic or web designs'. For example, if you receive an email that says 'good afternoon <first name>', that would be lipsum.”

When asked about the mod’s favorite entries shared on the community, GrahamfieldShip said this one is one of their all-time favorites, “because I know if my iPad came back like that I would laugh every time I saw it.” The second favorite is this one, “because they didn't even include the stars and sprinkles.”

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Happy Birthday, Generic Men And Women

Happy Birthday, Generic Men And Women

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Al B. Wright
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah, I see, a birthday cake for all generic people at once. It might need to be bigger.

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The Instructions On Bag Of Rice

The Instructions On Bag Of Rice

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#18

If It’s Still Too Long Let Me Know

If It’s Still Too Long Let Me Know

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Sample Text

Sample Text

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Kathryn Baylis
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let me guess. The relatives don’t speak English. Reminds me of the posers getting those tattoos in Chinese or Japanese to look like they’re tough, and finding out the writing actually says something like “I am a huge moron”.

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#22

'make Sure That You Label Them That They Contain Egg'

'make Sure That You Label Them That They Contain Egg'

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Instructions For The Subtitler Showed Up On My Blu-Ray.

Instructions For The Subtitler Showed Up On My Blu-Ray.

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#25

Op's Company Now Has 900 Of These Pens

Op's Company Now Has 900 Of These Pens

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#28

When A Man Wants To Order A Football Shirt With No Name On The Back

When A Man Wants To Order A Football Shirt With No Name On The Back

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#29

Op’s Girlfriend Got Them A Bojack Themed Birthday Cake

Op’s Girlfriend Got Them A Bojack Themed Birthday Cake

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Al B. Wright
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Surely the person writing this would realize something's not right before or at least while they're making this? Or are they just using trained monkeys at bakeries these days as a form of cheap labour?

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My Anniversary Present.

My Anniversary Present.

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Sent My Friend A Potato For His Birthday

Sent My Friend A Potato For His Birthday

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Supreme Court Something Something

Supreme Court Something Something

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Oolong, But Not Toolong

Oolong, But Not Toolong

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Netflix Originals Be Like

Netflix Originals Be Like

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#37

“The Same Text But In Arabic”

“The Same Text But In Arabic”

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Poland Flag

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#40

Pizza Shop Asked Me” Who’s Name Do You Want The Order Under?” I Replied “ My Wife Michelle “ This Is How They Announced Her Name When She Picked Up The Food

Pizza Shop Asked Me” Who’s Name Do You Want The Order Under?” I Replied “ My Wife Michelle “ This Is How They Announced Her Name When She Picked Up The Food

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In Big Letters At The Top Write Closed

In Big Letters At The Top Write Closed

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#43

Radio Station Informed Promo Company They Wanted Same Balloons With New Slogan

Radio Station Informed Promo Company They Wanted Same Balloons With New Slogan

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Seen On Twitter

Seen On Twitter

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Bron
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh for goodness sake. Do people do this in their sleep? Surely it’s only a tiny amount of common sense needed to realise that isn’t the text for the glass!

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Hooray!

Hooray!

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#46

I Don’t Understand Why This Is So Hard

I Don’t Understand Why This Is So Hard

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BakedKahuna
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually this is accurate, if the question "What do you want it to be engraved with?". Seems to be a person, who isn't paid for thinking.

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#48

Taika's Instagram

Taika's Instagram

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Kathryn Baylis
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Taika Waititi is a well known actor and comedian, so this is extra special funny and kinda cute coming from one of his buddies. (Because celebrities usually get to have everything perfect, down to the tiniest detail, so an innocent mistake like this, and especially the gracious way he told them “you’re welcome”, makes it stand out.)

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I Know You Charge By The Letter So Just Write Best Oscar Prediction Nothing Else

I Know You Charge By The Letter So Just Write Best Oscar Prediction Nothing Else

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Kathryn Baylis
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’d display this in my home, as a joke. “Made you look! Haha!”

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#51

Redesigned Our Website Boss

Redesigned Our Website Boss

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Kathryn Baylis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If whoever gave that instruction cannot, write their own “nice quote” or cite someone else’s all on their own, that’s a red flag that the school isn’t diverse, has no clue about diversity, and merely pays lip service to the concept of diversity. Steer clear of Eastman School of Music if you’re not a WASP.

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#53

My Friend's Senior Jersey

My Friend's Senior Jersey

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#54

An Old Post, But Classic

An Old Post, But Classic

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#56

Some Casual Left Field Naming In Lidl

Some Casual Left Field Naming In Lidl

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#57

Sending The Money Now

Sending The Money Now

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#58

Happy Birthday To Dick.. Matt...

Happy Birthday To Dick.. Matt...

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Kathryn Baylis
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If Matt and I always kidded each other like this, I’d keep it as it was and present it to him, because he’d get the joke.

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#59

On The Left: Names Of Different Clinics In Finnish. On The Right: “The Same In Swedish” In Swedish

On The Left: Names Of Different Clinics In Finnish. On The Right: “The Same In Swedish” In Swedish

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Ansi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ja, it's weird every different clinic is called samma på svenska. Must not be a hard language to learn when so many word is samma på svenska... even smörgåsbord is samma på svenska!!! 😲🤯

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#60

This Had A Team Of People Behind It

This Had A Team Of People Behind It

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Kathryn Baylis
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe the PR team couldn’t come up with a second positive point about them? Yikes.

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#61

A Panel For Tourists In Hungary

A Panel For Tourists In Hungary

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#62

Here’s A Good One From A Writer On Twitter

Here’s A Good One From A Writer On Twitter

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Option 4

Option 4

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Katie Lutesinger
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's just so much prejudice against people who choose to live as Option 4. And in this day and age! For shame...

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#64

The Word Tattoo In Comic Sans

The Word Tattoo In Comic Sans

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#65

Jewel Cake Designer Took The Entire Photo And Put It On The Cake.

Jewel Cake Designer Took The Entire Photo And Put It On The Cake.

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#66

Yeah, That Seems Believable! (How I Met Your Mother S9e10)

Yeah, That Seems Believable! (How I Met Your Mother S9e10)

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#67

Russian Fsb Fabricated An Assassination Attempt And Signed One Of The Alleged Pieces Of Evidence With "Signature Unclear"

Russian Fsb Fabricated An Assassination Attempt And Signed One Of The Alleged Pieces Of Evidence With "Signature Unclear"

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#69

My Mom’s $1.20 Chinese Pillow Cover

My Mom’s $1.20 Chinese Pillow Cover

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Al B. Wright
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As well as the clip art watermark, I also read that as F**k Christmas at first!

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Someone Is Going To Get Fired Over This One

Someone Is Going To Get Fired Over This One

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#71

Op Is Dating Mr. Peanutbutter

Op Is Dating Mr. Peanutbutter

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Bored Toadette
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What the heaven happend here. Did they just wrote a phone conversation with the costumer?? 😂

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#72

Friend Was Instructed At Costco To Write That They Didn’t Want The Cake To Say “Way To Go”, They Wanted It To Say “Happy Birthday Hudson”

Friend Was Instructed At Costco To Write That They Didn’t Want The Cake To Say “Way To Go”, They Wanted It To Say “Happy Birthday Hudson”

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Well, At Least It Is Purple.

Well, At Least It Is Purple.

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#75

I Asked My Brother What He Wanted On His Cookie Cake.

I Asked My Brother What He Wanted On His Cookie Cake.

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#76

Does This Count?

Does This Count?

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#77

I Was Told This Belongs Here? Switch Controller Marketing Copy.

I Was Told This Belongs Here? Switch Controller Marketing Copy.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got to find out if this exists. Edit: I couldn’t find it.

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Check Cause Of Death

Check Cause Of Death

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‘Congrats! Underneath That, Write Tara And Dan!’

‘Congrats! Underneath That, Write Tara And Dan!’

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Spotted Today At Target

Spotted Today At Target

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For The Potterheads - Found On Facebook

For The Potterheads - Found On Facebook

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When The Plans Call For A "Pedestrians Yield To Traffic" Sign

When The Plans Call For A "Pedestrians Yield To Traffic" Sign

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#85

Aw, Darn Guys! It Was Supposed To Be Green!

Aw, Darn Guys! It Was Supposed To Be Green!

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Andrew Pugg
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am looking at these cakes and WTF are they decorating these cakes while drunk or maybe given to someone who speaks no English and just copies text. What other explanation can there be.

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Sent From A Friend

Sent From A Friend

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#87

When The Bakery’s Computer Can’t Read Korean Characters

When The Bakery’s Computer Can’t Read Korean Characters

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#88

Little 9 On Top Will Never Forget This Birthday!

Little 9 On Top Will Never Forget This Birthday!

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#89

Removed The Fullstops, Boss

Removed The Fullstops, Boss

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An Arrow Pointed To The Toilets

An Arrow Pointed To The Toilets

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#91

I Think We Can All Guess What Happened Here.

I Think We Can All Guess What Happened Here.

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#92

Asthma And Penicillin Allergy Messages

Asthma And Penicillin Allergy Messages

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APL
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nothing worse than being allergic to asthma. The guy next to you starts wheezing, then you start wheezing, then his inhaler somehow gets mixed up with your epi pen...social nightmare

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Blank Birthday Cake

Blank Birthday Cake

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#94

Happy Birthday, Sarah!

Happy Birthday, Sarah!

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#95

Happy Birthday On It Thank You

Happy Birthday On It Thank You

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Spanish Hand Wash Only

Spanish Hand Wash Only

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#97

These Amuse Me More Than They Amuse My Sister

These Amuse Me More Than They Amuse My Sister

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Ansi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dear sister, I rather write four lines of instructions for someone else yo write something steriotypically cute, then coming up with something to write myself. Love, me.

#98

Note Yellow Not Yellow Yellow Again

Note Yellow Not Yellow Yellow Again

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#99

I Love The Smell Of Spanish Translation

I Love The Smell Of Spanish Translation

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#100

Why Is This So Hard

Why Is This So Hard

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#101

Maggie Is Gonna Get Fired

Maggie Is Gonna Get Fired

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

P.S. Maggie, you are fired! Reply if you get the joke ⭕️❌🔼⏹ 🕹🔫⚔️

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Sorry Albert, That's Not What The Message Box Is For.

Sorry Albert, That's Not What The Message Box Is For.

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A+

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Open Children's Pool Floaty With Adobe

Open Children's Pool Floaty With Adobe

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Congrats On Them

Congrats On Them

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#107

Spanish For Not Included

Spanish For Not Included

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#108

On The Amazon Listing For A Fitness Band.

On The Amazon Listing For A Fitness Band.

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Pasted Straight Off The Work Email

Pasted Straight Off The Work Email

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#110

Come On You Bhoys In Green!

Come On You Bhoys In Green!

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Looks More Like A Practical Joke To Me

Looks More Like A Practical Joke To Me

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#112

Kids Love [sample_text] And [spray_effect]

Kids Love [sample_text] And [spray_effect]

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#113

Bought My Friend Some Custom Lush Shower Gel

Bought My Friend Some Custom Lush Shower Gel

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#114

Not The Cake She Tried To Order Over The Phone

Not The Cake She Tried To Order Over The Phone

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#115

What Name Would You Like On The Back?

What Name Would You Like On The Back?

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Was So Excited About My Girlfriend Landing A New Job, Guess I Forgot To Double Check.

Was So Excited About My Girlfriend Landing A New Job, Guess I Forgot To Double Check.

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#117

Sportscaster Joe Buck Fumbles A Sponsored Tweet

Sportscaster Joe Buck Fumbles A Sponsored Tweet

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#118

Let’s Go!

Let’s Go!

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#119

When Marie Has Had Enough Of Your Bullshit

When Marie Has Had Enough Of Your Bullshit

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

Who here is surprised that the Republicans' actual communications team doesn't know the difference between "apart" and "a part"?

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Sent From My iPhone

Sent From My iPhone

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Think This Belongs Here. Found It In A Cafe.

Think This Belongs Here. Found It In A Cafe.

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I'm Glad They Fixed It

I'm Glad They Fixed It

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And Make The Democrats Pay For It!

And Make The Democrats Pay For It!

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See Po Notes

See Po Notes

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Nice Intro

Nice Intro

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In A Promotional Email

In A Promotional Email

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Hey Boss, Whaddaya Want Me To Post About The Event On Sunday?

Hey Boss, Whaddaya Want Me To Post About The Event On Sunday?

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Bio For Wrestler On Wwe.com

Bio For Wrestler On Wwe.com

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