Join the Fun!

SnooDoggos7432 , Maria Rosenberg/pexels Report

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful Irresponsibly selective breeding dogs. People want their cute petite dog or their “hard” looking pits while completely disregarding how their genetic deformities gives them a s**t quality of life. A lot of these animals die relatively young and if they miraculously do make it to old age, end up suffering horrendously as their issues become magnified. So much so that most of the a******s that want to have/ breed these animals end up abandoning them or just neglecting them until they’re incapable of powering through their struggles and die.

Final score:

153points

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Lost Panda 3 weeks ago

Though I loved my Akita, love my Sheltie, the best dogs (health/temper) I ever had were all mutts

30points

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful Child beauty pagants.

1d0m1n4t3 , TLC Report

Final score:

153points

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Groundcontroltomajortom 3 weeks ago

So damaging to little girls (and boys?)

32points

ConcentrateInner6086 , yusuf habibi/pexels Report

Nostalgia is a very strong feeling. It can make us yearn for “the good old days” when life appeared simpler and trends carried a certain charm. However, just because something was popular decades ago doesn’t mean it’s beneficial—or even safe—today.

We find it easy to romanticize the past, especially when we’re bombarded with images of iconic fashion, vintage cars, and classic films. But beneath the surface of these seemingly idyllic times lie trends and behaviors that are better left behind.

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful Excessive plastic packaging, any plastic packaging.

Final score:

131points

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Manana Man 3 weeks ago

Plastic packaging has prevented massive amounts of food waste. It also has vastly improved medical safety. Don't just ban things, find alternatives.

83points

ilikemrrogers , Tranmautritam/pexels Report

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful I live in Appalachia:

People who are all “zen” and natural and at one with nature will hike to any of our rivers and balance a bunch of rocks which will, I dunno, increase their vibrations or something.

Know what it does? It takes nature and turns it into a big sign that says, “humans were here.” Which defeats the purpose of nature.

Plus, we have critically endangered stream life around here that depends on some of those rocks for their habitat. Rooting around trying to find that perfect flat rock to make your chakra more whatever it needs to be harms the creatures that need the most protection.

Stop balancing rocks into a pile on other rocks in the middle of a river! All it does is make YOU think how amazing and cool and different you are.

Final score:

127points

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J9 3 weeks ago

What happened to "Leave nothing behind, but footprints"!

57points

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful Forcing your ways of life on other people.

Alichici , Keira Burton/pexels Report

Final score:

124points

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Lost Panda 3 weeks ago

You do you, I'll do me

27points

LordLaz1985 , papatya films/pexels Report

Smoking is a prime example. In the mid-20th century, smoking was not only widespread but also seen as something glamorous. In films, actors puffed away on-screen, and cigarette ads promised things like sophistication and health benefits.

Today, we know better: smoking is a leading cause of preventable death worldwide.

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful Diamonds. Diamond engagement rings only became a thing in the 1920s due to aggressive marketing by the DeBeers diamond cartel. Diamond mining is often done under horrendous conditions, then most of them are locked away to keep the prices high. That $1000 diamond ring is a lie. Diamonds are not actually that rare.

Final score:

120points

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troufaki13 3 weeks ago

If I ever get proposed to, I want it to be done with a bouquet of kittens!

83points

StefanTheNurse , Edward Jenner /pexels Report

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful People going to work when sick. *Still.*.

Final score:

118points

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Lunar Rat 3 weeks ago

Companies need to stop making staff work when they are sick.

81points

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful Being blind followers of any political, religious sect.

Wood_to_dust , Jake Guild/flickr Report

Final score:

109points

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troufaki13 3 weeks ago

and "celebrities"

55points

McNuggetballs , chiến bá /pexels Report

Another example is workplace safety—or the lack thereof. There was a time when workers in factories and construction sites operated without protective gear.

Helmets, gloves, and respiratory masks were seen as mere options by many people. This resulted in numerous injuries that led to chronic ailments and loss of life, which could otherwise have been avoided.

#10

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful Giving children (and adults, for that matter) open access to social media. It's utter brain rot at this point.

Final score:

105points

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Lost Panda 3 weeks ago

It was only good in the beginning when we were still hopeful for the global community it could create. Now it is a cess pool.

30points

#11

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful Only getting 2 days for the weekend per week. It never feels long enough. I think 3-day weekends should become the norm. The work week should be Monday through Thursday.

4-day weekends are probably too long though. I won't go that far. They should be reserved for occasions.

Cat-guy64 , Ron Lach/pexels Report

Final score:

97points

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Corvus 3 weeks ago

There was once a time when a 6-day work week was the norm... if this could go away, perhaps the 5-day week would go away some day as well.

26points

Legitimate-Wheel-507 Report

#12

Men and boys being told boys don't cry, to man up, to suppress their emotions.

Final score:

91points

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Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 3 weeks ago

I hate it and j hate rhe obvious damage thats been done to my male friends :(

25points

Today’s emphasis on safety gear and regulations isn’t just bureaucratic red tape but an important development that shields workers from harm. Yet, some still cling to the outdated notion that "toughness" is more important than safety.

#13

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful More of a job specific thing, but literally any tradesman that will argue that modern PPE is unnecessary. I don’t care if your grandpappy used to use a paint sprayer without a respirator, I’m trying to not destroy my lungs. Work smarter, putting yourself into an early grave to make shareholders/your boss happy is moronic.

CossaKl95 , Ron Lach/pexels Report

Final score:

88points

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PattyK 3 weeks ago

PPE is inconvenient, but then so is disease and death.

39points

remembering_things , Max Vakhtbovycn/pexels Report

#14

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful Giant green lawns that are nothing but non-native turf grass covered in chemical treatments. This year World Migratory Bird Day had the tagline [“No Insects, No Birds”](https://www.birdlife.org/news/2024/05/11/no-insects-no-birds-world-migratory-bird-day-2024/#:~:text=Today%2C%20on%20World%20Migratory%20Bird,migratory%20birds%20across%20vast%20distances) because so many bird populations are declining due to insect population collapse. There’s many reasons behind this, but on a micro level, monoculture lawns are causing whole areas to be basically devoid of insect life. Especially when you pair that with municipal mosquito spraying (kills all the bugs, not just mosquitos) and the lack of native plants anywhere that plants are allowed to exist, like landscaping and parks. The old trend was to have giant lawns to show you were so rich didn’t need to grow food, and now we’ve just had this idea so embedded in our culture that it’s incredibly hard to break out of it.

Final score:

87points

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J9 3 weeks ago

Anything to do with removing Actual Nature to replace it with something similar that is fake because it works/looks better just boils my blood 😤

20points

SyntheticOne , cottonbro studio /pexels Report

#15

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful People thinking that their vote doesn't matter. Too many people.

Final score:

86points

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Child of the Stars 3 weeks ago

Also thinking that POTUS is the only thing to bother voting for. There's far more important things to vote for than just President. Your vote counts a helluva lot at the state and local levels, plus there's all kinds of things like allocation of tax money. For example, my state has a prop on the ballot this year for Medicaid funds. My school district also has one for allocation of money within the district. Both of those will have a significant impact on the people in my city and state; they're extremely important. By saying "I don't like the Presidential candidates so I'm just not going to vote," you're screwing yourself and your community.

28points

Square-Raspberry560 , Yan Krukau/pexels Report

During the 1950s and 1960s, extreme dieting was often presented as the path to beauty. As a result, women felt compelled to starve themselves to fit into tiny waists. This led to a rise in eating disorders, a problem that continues to affect many people today.

While modern movements toward body acceptance are helping to combat these harmful ideals, the ghosts of past beauty standards still linger.

#16

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful An 8-hr a day, 5 day a week work schedule still being the minimum, expected standard for employees. That’s supposed to be the maximum, as set forth by all the labor laws and guidelines from decades ago, not the bare minimum. COVID reminded and demonstrated just how unnecessary it is, and how detrimental it is to society and worker health overall. Most people can complete their tasks/duties with an adjusted schedule that allowed more time at home, but alas, we cling heavily to tradition and old practices in this area:P.

Final score:

81points

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troufaki13 3 weeks ago

Also work from home. It became a thing during covid but now (in Greece at least) they're trying to minimize it and go back to the old ways.

21points

#17

Prison industrial complex

People think locking up criminals makes you safer. But more than half of prisoners have untreated trauma and mental illness that is not being addressed in prison and is often made worse. Long term we need a restorative system not punitive if people actually want to be safer. Instead people prefer the illusion of safety, using criminality as a scapegoat.

Meanwhile, solve rates for violent crimes remains exceedingly low.

BakedBrie26 Report

Final score:

80points

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Sand Ers 3 weeks ago

Not to mention the insanity of creating a profit motive to incarcerate people, with full-occupancy headcount quotas in the contracts, Private prisons don’t breed corruption, they -are- corruption.

30points

TeaWithNosferatu , veeru edits/pexels Report

#18

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful Giving cats milk. They're lactose intolerant. If you're going to give them milk, make sure it's milk specifically for cats.

Final score:

78points

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Ace 3 weeks ago (edited)

Not all cats are in fact lactose intolerant. Symptoms if they are will be upset stomach and diarrhoea , so if your cat doesn't get these after drinking it then it's not actually harmful. https://www.webmd.com/pets/cats/features/cats-and-dairy-get-the-facts

29points

Defiant_Network_3069 Report

#19

Sending your kids to school sick. 🤢

Going to work sick. 🤢.

Final score:

77points

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Sandella 3 weeks ago

Being fuelled by greedy companies not paying staff when off sick, or home to look after their sick children, or using it against workers in future

7points

#20

Racism.

xx6xx1 Report

Final score:

68points

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Peskie Reality 3 weeks ago

Say what you will, I still think the best race in the world is the Bathurst 1000

27points

Dutch Swimmer Goes Viral For Super Revealing Trunks During 2024 Olympics: “Is This Legal?”

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Thrill-Seeking Diver Jumps Down Extreme Waterslide, Ignoring The Strict Ban For Women

#21

Going broke to have an extravagant marriage and spending said money on things that ultimately dont really matter during your wedding.
Im at an age now where people around me start marrying and my bf and I are actively keeping a list of things we missed or need to avoid for our own eventual marriage.

ElysianForestWitch Report

Final score:

68points

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Karl 3 weeks ago

I’ve been to a lot of weddings in my life and, of all of the couples involved, those who had stupidly expensive ceremonies are much more likely to be divorced 10 years down the line - money worries and arguments about the same being a primary cause.

15points

Not all trends from the past are bad, of course. Some, like sustainable living practices, have made a much-needed comeback. In the past, people reused items, conserved resources, and lived more in harmony with nature.

Today, as we face environmental crises, these old practices are proving invaluable. The popularity of farmers’ markets show that not everything from the past should be discarded—sometimes, the old ways are the best ways.

#22

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful Literally anything that categorizes body types into “trends”.

anon , Mizuno K/pexels Report

Final score:

62points

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Alexandra Nara 3 weeks ago

but how can you sell capitalism if you don't create new shopping trends for body and skintypes. Can't just kill greed with being happy as you are😬😬😬

13points

#23

Private health insurance. We (the United States) pay more for our insurance (like, _double_) for worse outcomes and lowered life expectancies.

vbfronkis Report

Final score:

60points

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Ace 3 weeks ago

Nothing wrong with private health insurance per se. Here in Switzerland it is mandatory for everyone, but properly regulated to ensure that everyone can afford it, nobody can be denied it and pre-existing conditions are covered and not penalised. The healthcare system here is one of the best in the world, and cost per capita is pretty much in line with other European countries like France and the UK with more socialised systems.

20points

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

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“Ma’am I Live Here”: Woman Refuses To Back Out Of Driveway, Learns A Lesson The Hard Way

#24

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful Clear your plate young man...

batch1972 , Mizuno K/pexels Report

Final score:

56points

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Pernille 3 weeks ago

Serve smaller portions then, and try to avoid food waste. Apparently we could feed the entire world with the food that is thrown out but a few countries.

27points

Another positive trend is community living. Decades ago, it was common for neighborhoods to be close-knit, with people relying on one another for support. In recent years, we’ve seen a revival of this sense of community, whether through online groups or local initiatives.

#25

Demonizing certain foods (i.e. carbs, fats, sugar, etc). Moderation seems to be a rarity.

anonymousrex_ Report

Final score:

56points

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J9 3 weeks ago

Everything is good in moderation or so they say

17points

Lilli_Puff , Kampus Production/pexels Report

#26

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful That working out while sick makes you sweat out your sickness but in reality you're prolonging your recovery and potentially getting others sick at the gym too.

Final score:

53points

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Marcos Valencia 3 weeks ago

I have never heard that.

24points

DreyfusBlue , Keira Burton /pexels Report

#27

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful Choosing college over trade schools because of the prestige factor.

Final score:

52points

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Igor914624 3 weeks ago

College graduates looking down on the people in trades. You are not superior to me because you have a degree, you just have a different knowledge base and experience.

33points

50 Of The Most Incredible Shots That Were Submitted To The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

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As we look back on the past, it’s important to recognize that not all trends are worth reviving. By understanding the impact of past trends, we can make informed choices about which ones to bring into the future—and which ones to leave behind.

For instance, these posts should definitely be left in the past. What do you think? Is there any trend from the past you don’t particularly like?

#28

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful Smoking.

Going to the office 5 days a week.

Working half a day on Saturdays.

Marius_Sulla_Pompey , cottonbro studio /pexels Report

Final score:

48points

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Alro 3 weeks ago

If smoking was to be introduced nowadays it would not get past authorities.

21points

#29

Social media use and the effect on mental health.

bld5145 Report

Final score:

48points

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Anthorn 3 weeks ago

Honestly, I've been happier since I started using social media. I've found online friends and made great connections. It just does different things to different people.

11points

curlyquinn02 , RDNE Stock project/pexels Report

#30

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful Men that show emotions and aren't in control are weak.

Final score:

47points

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J9 3 weeks ago

The "Boys don't cry" mentally, very sad 😢

14points

Aggravating_Sense183 , KoolShooters /pexels Report

#31

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful Sun tanning.

Tans are a persistent fad, but the damage is far more lasting than any fad.

People of all colours should wear sunscreen everyday, thank me in 30 years.

Final score:

45points

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Corvus 3 weeks ago (edited)

UV radiation is the #1 cause for wrinkles and accelerated skin aging.

13points

Woman Moves Out Of Parents' Home After They Asked Her To Give Her Space To Brother, They Freak Out

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Mom Leaves $250k Inheritance To Son, Throws A Fit When Daughter Stops Looking After Her

#32

Buying pets online/through non-certified breeders.

CuriousLavender Report

Final score:

44points

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AR 3 weeks ago

Don’t buy. Adopt.

43points

Melodic-Professor183 , Polina Tankilevitch/pexels Report

#33

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful I have never understood how you can limit people's sick time, or give it in advance, you may get poorly 3 times only in one year. We have sickness policies in the UK to stop people taking the p**s, and as a non NHS nurse I don't get sick pay, but if I'm sick, I'm sick, and I'm going to be off for however long I need to be off. The US system is so bizarre.

Final score:

42points

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Louisa johnson 3 weeks ago

I have read this week that labour is implementing more workers rights one of which is that if your off sick then you will be getting paid from the first day of sickness. A lot of the papers are up in arms over this saying businesses owners will suffer but workers deserve decency and respect to not be penalised for being sick. I think it's great that workers rights are being protected, especially as the OP said they were a nurse, if anyone deserves to not stress about losing money for illness it's the nurses, teachers frontline workers. They are literally out there holding up society just to be unpaid for the first 4 days off work for sickness.

9points

#34

Feeling like we need to be someone we're not in order to find a partner.

projectchango Report

Final score:

42points

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deletemyaccount 3 weeks ago

We don't need partners. I havent been on a date in 25 years and Ive never been happier.

17points

Decent-Hawk-8782 , Matilda Wormwood/pexels Report

#35

"Diamonds": 35 Old Trends That Many People Don't Realize Are Harmful The lack of paid maternity leave.

Final score:

39points

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Pernille 3 weeks ago

Most civilised countries have paid maternity leave.

46points

Woman Refuses To Chip In For Babysitting Because She Doesn’t Even Have Kids, Asks If She’s A Jerk

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What do you think ?

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Cee Cee 3 weeks ago

Rinse and repeat.

9points

Dolevaal 3 weeks ago

Small one but still: having small pets in their cages all day long, especially rabbits or guinea pigs. Mostly bc you dont want your stuff to get dirty. Dude no. They need to move, jump around, run and lots of space. Keeping them in their cages all day isnt natural and will make them bored und unhappy. Pets will make your place dirty, atleast to some extend. Clean more often or dont get pets if you mind so much.

7points

Beary Nice 3 weeks ago (edited)

I was just talking to my sister about this yesterday(not the small pets just pets overall)they need stimulation, exercise and contact,not to be held as an ornament of some kind...her neighbor has a dog that is locked out in the backyard all the time,mine had one that wore a path into their garden from walking in circles,I use to have my own dogs (I trained one to be a sniffer lol)I had to rehome them to someone on an actual farm because I could not provide these things for personal reasons...this is not small at all...this is a big thing

2points

Beary Nice 3 weeks ago (edited)

after that rehoming I never had pets again...it killed me to give them away and I just can not put myself into any pet again and they deserve that...and he was a great sniffer dog,I just asked him to find certain things like money or weed and watched him do his thing he always got it,training was one of the ways I spent time with them,one was just better lol... one is not here anymore but the yonger one is now a 13 yr old cow hearder...

0points

WonderWoman 3 weeks ago

Telling boys the are the "man of the house"

4points

WindySwede 3 weeks ago

Or, he only hits you because he likes you. Or if said this so any kid.. 😵‍💫

2points

Rizzo 3 weeks ago

I only owned one diamond in my life. I used it on my record player. It was very tiny but it sounded great. :)

2points

Schmebulock 3 weeks ago

Another repeated post.

1point

Mimi M 3 weeks ago

Bottled water in places where the tap water is safe to drink.

1point

J9 3 weeks ago

Have we learnt nothing from the past, it would seem not. We are in a constant loop of making the same mistakes over again..

1point

Chiba Learns 2 weeks ago

Suprised Boys will be boys as an excused on why boys do horrible or down right illegal things. Victim Blaming is also some horrid stuff that isn't even mention. DV on men as well. People are quick to defend a women but laugh in the face of men who go through the same thing. Family court being unfairly lenient and bias to the women even if the evidence clearly shows the issue was with her. In short, sexism.

0points

Beary Nice 3 weeks ago (edited)

does bored panda remove options that maybe cause too much in a difference of opinion?it cant be all those went from 59 to 35 in such a short space yet removing the options that had the most activity in comments...like there is at least twice the same issue the ones left even now

0points

Joanne Mendonza-Earle 3 weeks ago

Memorial balloon releases have got to stop. I get so ticked at the end of a true crime show when the family releases balloons in memory of their loved one. It makes me crazy. It messes up the wildlife so bad both on land and in the water. It's unnecessary.

0points

alan brown 3 weeks ago

most of these seem to apply only to the land of the free ie free to be abused

-1point

Beary Nice 3 weeks ago

went from 59 to 57 pretty fast...remember do NOT vote republican or you are a natzi and a secret racist...this is not a democracy and you have to vote the way I say or I will shame and defame you :P

-1point

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Cee Cee 3 weeks ago

Rinse and repeat.

9points

Dolevaal 3 weeks ago

7points

Beary Nice 3 weeks ago (edited)

2points

Beary Nice 3 weeks ago (edited)

0points

WonderWoman 3 weeks ago

Telling boys the are the "man of the house"

4points

WindySwede 3 weeks ago

Or, he only hits you because he likes you. Or if said this so any kid.. 😵‍💫

2points