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Apparently, some men think if a woman wears an ankle bracelet, she is either a lesbian or a prostitute. And don't even ask them about those who carry around their stuff in a backpack instead of a purse!

These things sound unbelievable, but just take a look at the subreddit r/NotHowGirlsWork and you'll discover that some guys have such wild misconceptions about females, it's like they're talking about an alien race.

I honestly don't know how they come up with such... theories. Maybe their ego couldn't handle a breakup, so they invented an explanation on why it was their partner's fault. Or maybe they're just following the wrong people on social media.

Either way, continue scrolling to check out the latest posts from r/NotHowGirlsWork and if you want more after you're done, fire up Bored Panda's earlier piece on the subreddit. Enjoy.

#1

So Apparently, Girls Can’t Wear Pants

So Apparently, Girls Can’t Wear Pants

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#2

Because An Expensive Car Is Going To Make You Less Creepy

Because An Expensive Car Is Going To Make You Less Creepy

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Some of the folks who end up on r/NotHowGirlsWork seem to be completely clueless about the woman's body. Which isn't really a surprise. General practitioner, medical researcher, and founder of PrimeHealth Clinical Research, Iris Gorfinkel, M.D., told Bored Panda it's actually shocking how little men know about it.

To illustrate her point, Gorfinkel highlighted a YouGov study in the UK conducted in 2019 which asked British men to label a diagram of female genitalia. "The results were actually abysmal," the doctor said. "Well over half of the men surveyed could not label the vagina or labia, and the majority could not point out where it is that urine comes out."

#3

Is There A Source For Women?

Is There A Source For Women?

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#4

We're Not Dogs

We're Not Dogs

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Ideal Wife Criteria

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"There may be a perception from some men that they can get away with not being able to name visible parts of a woman's body, and still understand enough to know what has to go where. But that sets the goalposts pretty low," Gorfinkel explained. "Things were made a whole lot better with just a bit more know-how whatever the starting point may be, there's always more that can be learned."

Gorfinkel thinks men have to educate themselves on women and their bodily functions for several reasons. "First on the list is, of course, sex because sexual characteristics define what genders are, and knowing more about a woman's body is the bedrock to great sex. [For example,] the vulva is on the outside and that's the part that touches clothing. The vulva actually has four parts. The mons (that's where the triangle of hair grows), the hairy outer labia and the hairless inner labia, and finally the clitoris. The vagina is simply a tube. It's a tube that connects the vulva to the opening of the uterus, the cervix, and the cervix can be felt actually when fingers are deep inside the vagina. And what is the clitoris? Its sole function is sexual pleasure. There is actually no such thing as a G spot and vaginal orgasms for the most part do not exist. The clitoris has twice the number of nerve endings that a penis does, and it is critical to the way most women will experience an orgasm."

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#6

Well Done Buddy, You Just Figured Out That Human Beings Don’t Enjoy Being Insulted

Well Done Buddy, You Just Figured Out That Human Beings Don’t Enjoy Being Insulted

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#7

Ladies, Be Warned About The Power Of Ankle Bracelets

Ladies, Be Warned About The Power Of Ankle Bracelets

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#8

Let’s Hope Lucifer Has A Big Party Planned For 2021

Let’s Hope Lucifer Has A Big Party Planned For 2021

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Gorfinkel said that another reason to know a woman's body is for a man to better understand his own risks of sexually transmitted infections. For instance, the doctor offered to look at the most common STI, the human papillomavirus or HPV. "Most sexually active women will actually contract this at some point in their lifetime, and nearly all of them are not going to have symptoms from it. But men can get this HPV and it can cause men to develop cancer, including cancers of the penis, cancers of the anus and rectum, mouth, tongue, lips, esophageal and laryngeal cancer. Basically anywhere where there's a mucosa, a wet surface, it can result in HPV."

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"There are other STDs, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes simplex, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis, and it's important for a person to see a doctor for regular checkups because so many of the diseases have no symptoms, at least half the time."

And the third reason why men should know more about a woman's body is reproduction. But I sincerely hope this one is self-explanatory.

#9

I’m No Expert But I Think It’s Because It Hurts????

I’m No Expert But I Think It’s Because It Hurts????

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#10

Wow, And I Never Even Knew

Wow, And I Never Even Knew

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#11

No Chili For You

No Chili For You

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Then there are the typical incels or nice guys. Counsellor & Psychotherapist Tati Silva told Bored Panda in an interview for an earlier piece that a man who is physically less attractive tends to compensate by being nice to be able to connect to people. However, Silva said they will overcompensate with over-the-top behaviors. "The nice guy will use all the tools to charm the person they are interested in. However, if it is not replicated, the nice guy's true colors come to light," the psychotherapist explained.

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“According to Dr. Glover, a nice guy has a sinister side. In the mind of the nice guy, the person he is pursuing should repay his action by becoming his girlfriend or boyfriend, for him that is how these things work. The nice guy will lash out if he does not get what he wants, which might be indirectly influenced by misogynistic entitlement complexes."

Silva said that misogyny occurs unconsciously, connecting with hatred that forms early in life, often as a result of a trauma involving a female figure they trusted. Of course, there are exceptions. “This doesn't apply to everyone, there are genuinely nice guys and girls out there who will be ok to be put in the friend-zone, respecting your opinion. They won’t expect anything back.”

I'm just sorry women have to deal with these men both in real life and online.

#12

Hear That, Extroverted Girls? You Lost Your Soul

Hear That, Extroverted Girls? You Lost Your Soul

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#13

Pollution Is Everywhere Nowadays

Pollution Is Everywhere Nowadays

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#14

Lmao This Man Has Truly Ascended

Lmao This Man Has Truly Ascended

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#15

This Raises So Many Questions

This Raises So Many Questions

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#16

That’s Not How Any Of This Works

That’s Not How Any Of This Works

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#17

Yes Because I Actually Want A Completely Dependent Creature At A Time Where I Can't Even Afford My Own Food, That's Why I Have A Cat

Yes Because I Actually Want A Completely Dependent Creature At A Time Where I Can't Even Afford My Own Food, That's Why I Have A Cat

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#18

Yikes

Yikes

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#19

Found On A Girls vs. Boys Meme. I Guess All Women Share All The Same Musical Taste And Political Beliefs?

Found On A Girls vs. Boys Meme. I Guess All Women Share All The Same Musical Taste And Political Beliefs?

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#20

Someone Please Explain To Me Why Men Are So Insistent On Making Claims And Assumptions About Spaces They've Never Been In?!

Someone Please Explain To Me Why Men Are So Insistent On Making Claims And Assumptions About Spaces They've Never Been In?!

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Deborah B
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As someone who attended a same sex girls school, I can say with certainty that this is not true. As a woman, I can say that I dress, and care for my appearance, for me. For my own enjoyment of colour and fashion, and the self-confidence I feel.

Pedro
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also, why wouldn't a young lesbian want to look good to prospective partners? This is the kind of idiot that sends their kids to same-sex schools to "cure"them of "the gay" XD

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Demi Zwaan
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean, apart from the obvious fact that he's wrong... did anyone tell him about lesbians?

Pedro
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shhhhh. This is the kind of parent who sends their child to same sex schools if he suspects they're gay. Keep them ignorant, I say XD

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Donkey boi
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They say 'ignorance is bliss', this man must have reached Nirvana!

Nomadus Aureus
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know girls who went to an all-girls school, let me tell you, that place looked like a Parisian catwalk, despite the uniforms.

Happy_Pandalover
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i actually love to dress up nicely and look at myself when alone 😂

Deep
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I went to an all girls educational institution and I can tell you this that many of the students took great care of their look because this is what they wanted. Sorry they don't care about your opinion.

Diana
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well then i guess i am no female because I went to a school with all genders and never cared and still don't care about making an effort with my look😂 this is honestly one of the most stupid arguments in ever heard

HooowlAtTheMoon
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean, personally I'd think you'd still make an effort to impress people even if you are attracted to boys, but you know theres these things called..... lesbians???? bisexuals??? QUEERS??

Monday
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You kidding? Girls from same sex schools probably put in more effort with their looks cause girls are more likely to compliment/insult each other than a guy is to compliment/insult a girl (at least at school level, adults are ..usually...more mature).

Alex Luiz
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was very much my experience of a girls' school. We had to compete at EVERYTHING, even appearance. Wish I'd read feminist literature about 10 years earlier than I did!

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Evelyn Haskins
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Girls in Girls schools do better academically than girls in comprehensive schools because there are no boys there trying to down grade them or be rude about their "appearance" And neither does she have to act dumb and stupid so a boy will look at her!

Lola Kassedy
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LMAO I go to a girls school and we are all gay. soooo if this was true I wouldn't know /s

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

Not true: a lot of my friends go to an all girls school and they still have body image issues

Alexis minnix
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok but what about lesbians, bisexuals, pansexuals or other sexualities where you’re a girl who is attracted to other girls? Or aros and aces? They have no sexual/ romantic attraction to anyone therefore they wouldn’t care whether or not guys are at the school or not.

Michael Naretto
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With all of this being whatever gender you want to be going around, it should be a cinch for a male to get into an all girl's school, yes?

Lena Flising
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Comedian and very-out lesbian Sandi Toksvig said something on British TV Show QI like "They tried to keep us away from boys, but I was in an all-female school and I was in heaven!".

Unnamed Hooman
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bro y’all think we do that for you? Is it a crime to want to look nice for yourself? Just because I dress like trash doesn’t mean you get to play the ‘Fairy Godfather’ and become the reason I suddenly put effort into my appearance.

Bi raccoon
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s not true.i went to an all girls school in grade 8 and most girls made an effort to look good

Lulu Lemons
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a girl school graduate this is blatantly false. You didn't look good the vultures that teens can be would rip you apart.

DetongLhamo
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I went to an all girl school and we cared about our appearance but make up was banned. Being able to learn in an environment where you weren’t judged by misogynists was great.

Karen Lyon
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bwaahaahaa. That's not how my aunt the homecoming queen remembers it....

HammerzToe
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And if ignorance is bliss the person who wrote this has GOT to be one of the most blissed out people you will ever meet!

HammerzToe
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't it amazing that in this day of the internet where information can so easily be had, where one can educate themselves on almost ANYTHING there is such rampant ignorance?!

Luke Oakridge
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's kind of creepy that she wants to spend all of her time looking at herself. She's the female version of Narcissus.

somnomania
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

on the contrary, i want a nicer body so i can attract other girls

Joe Phillips
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Both statements are wrong, I've figured this out in the last year or so after 5 decades of living. When you see a female with the boobies popping out and dressed all sexy, she is doing this to make other females envious. She is not doing it to attract a male.

Radoslava Vasileva
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was in girls' high school, we get twice as vain when there's no guys around :DD What are they talking about :D

CatWoman312
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I usually dress up to look cute for other women, not men and no I’m not gay.

WholesomeArmyweeb
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WtF I’ve never been to one but I know for a fact that most girls don’t dress for the boYs; they dress for themselves

Bettie-Jean Neal
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can vouch for that. I went to all all-girl college near Philadelphia and we basically went to class in our PJs, super messy hair, etc. It was awesome and I saved a lot in make-up those 4 years.

Maria
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I went to an all girls school with the opposite experience. Maybe because we were a little younger than college, or just a different atmosphere?

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Lauren Caswell
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Guess I’m Brainwashed

Guess I’m Brainwashed

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#22

Are You Talking About Magpies Or Women?

Are You Talking About Magpies Or Women?

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#23

Good Thing We Always Smell Nice Because We're Totally Insufferable

Good Thing We Always Smell Nice Because We're Totally Insufferable

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#24

Something Tells Me This Person Has Never Had A Girlfriend

Something Tells Me This Person Has Never Had A Girlfriend

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#25

Btw This Guy Still Believes That Arranged Marriages Are The Way To Go

Btw This Guy Still Believes That Arranged Marriages Are The Way To Go

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Yeah Sure Buddy, 15 Guys

Yeah Sure Buddy, 15 Guys

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#27

"Women Are Children You Can Have Legal Sex With"

"Women Are Children You Can Have Legal Sex With"

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#28

You’ve Heard It Here Folks... I Guess Lesbian Sex Don’t Exist

You’ve Heard It Here Folks... I Guess Lesbian Sex Don’t Exist

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#29

"This Tweet Is From 1834"

"This Tweet Is From 1834"

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I Don't Think This Guy Has Ever Had A Girlfriend

I Don't Think This Guy Has Ever Had A Girlfriend

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#31

Protect Her From Overthinking...?

Protect Her From Overthinking...?

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#32

Because All Girls Spend All The Money

Because All Girls Spend All The Money

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#33

A Clip Of A Hunting Shark Somehow Turned It Into This

A Clip Of A Hunting Shark Somehow Turned It Into This

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#34

Uh, No We Aren't

Uh, No We Aren't

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#35

Not How Lesbians Work

Not How Lesbians Work

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#36

Women Who Own Horses Aren't "Wife Material"

Women Who Own Horses Aren't "Wife Material"

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This Showed Up On My Facebook Memories So I Can’t Recall What Book It’s From, But I Know It’s From An 11th C. Text

This Showed Up On My Facebook Memories So I Can’t Recall What Book It’s From, But I Know It’s From An 11th C. Text

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#38

How About Let Her Be Her Own Person?

How About Let Her Be Her Own Person?

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#39

Oh, So That's The Reason Why I'm Bad At Math! I'm A Woman. Obviously

Oh, So That's The Reason Why I'm Bad At Math! I'm A Woman. Obviously

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Had To Repost, But Girls Just *love* Being Stalked

Had To Repost, But Girls Just *love* Being Stalked

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A Lady Was Play Metallica On A Guitar And I Found This Gem In The Comments

A Lady Was Play Metallica On A Guitar And I Found This Gem In The Comments

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#42

Save Women From Our Inability To Social Distance!

Save Women From Our Inability To Social Distance!

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#43

Or, Maybe We Don’t Want To Be Baby Incubators, Crazy I Know

Or, Maybe We Don’t Want To Be Baby Incubators, Crazy I Know

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Nothowlesbianswork

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#45

Men Getting Triggered Over Women. Pretty Sure A Lot Of Women Talked To Him About Their Hobbies Or Interests, Or Anything At All

Men Getting Triggered Over Women. Pretty Sure A Lot Of Women Talked To Him About Their Hobbies Or Interests, Or Anything At All

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#46

Does He Think Women Would Just Strut Around Butt Naked Without Men?

Does He Think Women Would Just Strut Around Butt Naked Without Men?

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Dude On Yt Doesn't Understand Female Attraction

Dude On Yt Doesn't Understand Female Attraction

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#48

Today I Found Out I Can’t Work More Than 8 Hours

Today I Found Out I Can’t Work More Than 8 Hours

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#49

You’re Single, A Woman, And Use The Internet? Freakin Wh*re

You’re Single, A Woman, And Use The Internet? Freakin Wh*re

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#50

On A Post About A Woman Police Officer Being Attacked Whilst At Work. This Person Claimed That Women Shouldn’t Be Allowed To Do “Male Only” Jobs And Should Be At Home Looking After Their Kids

On A Post About A Woman Police Officer Being Attacked Whilst At Work. This Person Claimed That Women Shouldn’t Be Allowed To Do “Male Only” Jobs And Should Be At Home Looking After Their Kids

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#51

Do They Think Our Cars Run On Espresso?

Do They Think Our Cars Run On Espresso?

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#52

This Guy's Answer To Who His Perfect Companion Would Be

This Guy's Answer To Who His Perfect Companion Would Be

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#53

Apparently, Women Don't Have Hobbies Unless They Are Copying Men

Apparently, Women Don't Have Hobbies Unless They Are Copying Men

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#54

Women Are Chickens

Women Are Chickens

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#55

I Guess We’re All Government Agents?

I Guess We’re All Government Agents?

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#56

I Think These Fellas Missed One Of The Major Themes In Mad Men

I Think These Fellas Missed One Of The Major Themes In Mad Men

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#57

These Words Of Wisdom From A Real Casanova

These Words Of Wisdom From A Real Casanova

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#58

Apparently, Women Can't Have A Big Group Of Friends

Apparently, Women Can't Have A Big Group Of Friends

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This Is A Legit Sign My Dad Has On The Side Of His Gun Safe

This Is A Legit Sign My Dad Has On The Side Of His Gun Safe

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The Irony In The Last Point

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Because We Go To The Gyno To Get Off, I Guess

Because We Go To The Gyno To Get Off, I Guess

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Just Thought You'd All Like To Know We Are Insecure

Just Thought You'd All Like To Know We Are Insecure

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#63

What, You Don’t Have A Sense Of Humor? How Boring!

What, You Don’t Have A Sense Of Humor? How Boring!

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I've Never Met A Single Woman Who's Done This Save Actual Children

I've Never Met A Single Woman Who's Done This Save Actual Children

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Women Don’t Blame Them Self For Anything By Nature

Women Don’t Blame Them Self For Anything By Nature

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Uh, No, No To All Of This

Uh, No, No To All Of This

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Naturally Manipulative

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Did You Know We All Secretly Hate Each Other?

Did You Know We All Secretly Hate Each Other?

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Imagine

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This Is Why I Don’t Go On Fb Anymore

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Apparently Self-Deprecation Is A Soly Male Trait

Apparently Self-Deprecation Is A Soly Male Trait

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Only Insecure Woman Want Guys Who Are Funny

Only Insecure Woman Want Guys Who Are Funny

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Says The Guy Constantly Bitching Online

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