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Social media is there for everybody, but that doesn't mean that everybody should use it.

Check out this hilarious list compiled by Bored Panda to see what we mean. In it you'll find countless examples of older people trying, and failing, to figure out just how this fancy and newfangled social media business works. From dads failing to communicate properly with Siri to grandpas who can't take a joke about their suspiciously fake-looking Metallica tattoos, the people in the list below may have failed at social media, but they definitely won when it came to making us smile.

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#1

Not All Old People Are Terrible At Social Media. Dwayne Seems To Have It Figured Out Ok

Not All Old People Are Terrible At Social Media. Dwayne Seems To Have It Figured Out Ok

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#2

My Friend's Grandma Commented On Her Status

My Friend's Grandma Commented On Her Status

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#3

My 95-Year-Old Grandma Updating Facebook

My 95-Year-Old Grandma Updating Facebook

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#5

This Woman On The Subway

This Woman On The Subway

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Daria B
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We are laughing (and of course we are!), but what if this was an actually important conversation she had to document out for whatever reason there is? Maybe these are the proof to a lawsuit, or just memo for work, or whatever else.

Shauday Smith
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you raise an excellent point, Daria! But i'm going to go ahead and think it's about something inane like comments on someone's vacation picture.

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Daniel Law
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nothing wrong with that. I would rather have pages to go through if I want to find something than to have to scroll slowly back through screen after screen.

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

this is smart of her actually. It's better than gazing at the phone for long.

Nicole Weekley
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What if she's not reading facebook comments? What if she printed something important on the backside of paper someone else used to print a Facebook feed? 🤔

Shannon Rush
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's kind of a genius, I know MY phone doesn't work on the subway!

Dragos Valentin Radulescu
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It could be a discussion she is interested in, but she doesnt have the time to read it at home and has no tablet or internet(assuming she cant take offline screenshots)

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

Do nobody in this comment section realize how wasteful this is? Doing this because you don't like scrolling is the most first world problem I've ever seen and it's straight up pathetic. Only in America!

Nicole Weekley
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What if it's not a waste of paper and she actually printed something important on the backside of paper she or someone else used to print a Facebook feed? 🤔

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7 years ago

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She just wants everyone to know that she still reads books.

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#9

When Your Mom Spectacularly Misunderstands The Cry Laughing Emoji

When Your Mom Spectacularly Misunderstands The Cry Laughing Emoji

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#11

I For One Enjoy Facebook Interactions With My Grandma

I For One Enjoy Facebook Interactions With My Grandma

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#13

My Friend's Mom Was Making A Post About Obama, But She Accidentally Hit The "Copy And Past" Button On The Phone

My Friend's Mom Was Making A Post About Obama, But She Accidentally Hit The "Copy And Past" Button On The Phone

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#16

Stylish Necklace

Stylish Necklace

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#18

My Friends Mom Printed And Framed A Picture From Facebook

My Friends Mom Printed And Framed A Picture From Facebook

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#19

James Tells Facebook What's On His Mind

James Tells Facebook What's On His Mind

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JEFF THE KILLER
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I bet once they realized they were like OH SHOOT HOW DO I DELETE, DELETE PLZZZ

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#20

Grandma Sees Shitty Duckface For What It Is

Grandma Sees Shitty Duckface For What It Is

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#23

Whoops...wrong Grandson

Whoops...wrong Grandson

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John Tracey Jr.
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

https://www.change.org/p/bobby-hammer-let-ethan-cohen-be-bobby-hammer-s-grandson Just in case anyone wanted to sign that petition.

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#24

Brutally Honest Grandma

Brutally Honest Grandma

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#25

My 83 Year Old Italian Grandmother Posted This A Few Days Ago. I Shared

My 83 Year Old Italian Grandmother Posted This A Few Days Ago. I Shared

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#27

I Think My Grandmother Is Retarded

I Think My Grandmother Is Retarded

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Filipe Vieira
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's the only thing I like about Facebook, being able to save lives through likes

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#28

That's Enough Of That Shit Ricky

That's Enough Of That Shit Ricky

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#30

Either My Grandma Doesn’t Know How To Use Facebook Or She’s Really Salty About Aunt Doris

Either My Grandma Doesn’t Know How To Use Facebook Or She’s Really Salty About Aunt Doris

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Anna Thouvenin
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This stupid thumb up happened to me once. Someone sent me a notification that my ex died and I panicked and sent this (it was a new feature at that time)...

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#31

Janice Would Like To Help But Cannot

Janice Would Like To Help But Cannot

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#33

Grandma Tagged A Different Rapper This Time - Blaze Is Her Dog

Grandma Tagged A Different Rapper This Time - Blaze Is Her Dog

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#34

Esther's Granddaughter Is Single

Esther's Granddaughter Is Single

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#35

Husband Asks Why His Wife Was Fired From Cracker Barrel

Husband Asks Why His Wife Was Fired From Cracker Barrel

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#37

Can She Handle This Much Sexy?

Can She Handle This Much Sexy?

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#38

Former President Of Mexico

Former President Of Mexico

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#39

My 73-Year-Old Aunt Commenting On This Outback Post From Almost 3 Years Ago

My 73-Year-Old Aunt Commenting On This Outback Post From Almost 3 Years Ago

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#40

Greg Shares Cause And Effect

Greg Shares Cause And Effect

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#44

Joy Takes On The Establishment

Joy Takes On The Establishment

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#46

If I Got Arrested, What Would You Think I Did?

If I Got Arrested, What Would You Think I Did?

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#48

Christian Moms Against Dabbing

Christian Moms Against Dabbing

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Pi...
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*scrapes knee*brings cotton with ointment on it*starts dabbing on wound* when suddenly, BAM! Christian police! U are sentenced to purgatory!

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#49

My Dad Just Posted This On My Cousin's Timeline. He Says It Means "Happy Birthday To You From Your Favorite Uncle"

My Dad Just Posted This On My Cousin's Timeline. He Says It Means "Happy Birthday To You From Your Favorite Uncle"

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#50

A Beautiful Indigo Coloured Rose

A Beautiful Indigo Coloured Rose

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#51

Would You Really, Sheila?

Would You Really, Sheila?

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#52

Grandma Is Not Having These Counterfeit Minions

Grandma Is Not Having These Counterfeit Minions

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#53

Dad Tries To Send A Video

Dad Tries To Send A Video

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#54

Neil Degrasse Tyson

Neil Degrasse Tyson

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

who ask Neil DeGrasse Tyson if he ever fall while trying to remove his t-shirt?

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#55

Grandma Asked If We Could Send $5,000 To A Man She Met On Facebook That Lives Overseas. Here's His Profile Pic

Grandma Asked If We Could Send $5,000 To A Man She Met On Facebook That Lives Overseas. Here's His Profile Pic

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Anna Thouvenin
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those kinds of scams are really awful. Taking advantage of old and generous people... I have no words.

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#56

Facebook, Not Google

Facebook, Not Google

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#58

Found On My Friend's Grandma's Wall

Found On My Friend's Grandma's Wall

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#59

Grandpa Makes A New Facebook Account Whenever He Forgets His Password

Grandpa Makes A New Facebook Account Whenever He Forgets His Password

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#62

My Grandma Asked People To Copy And Paste Her Status To Show Their True Friendship

My Grandma Asked People To Copy And Paste Her Status To Show Their True Friendship

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#63

Susan Is Gone

Susan Is Gone

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#64

My Grandma And Grandpa Just Joined Facebook. This Was Their First Post

My Grandma And Grandpa Just Joined Facebook. This Was Their First Post

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

Grandma is hard of hearing. When the photographer said, "Say cheese", she thot he asked, "Who cut the cheese?"

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#65

Grandmaster Flash Strikes Again

Grandmaster Flash Strikes Again

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#66

Barbara's Patience Has It's Limits

Barbara's Patience Has It's Limits

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

I don't think Barbara is old. We didn't use letters as words much in the olden days except to make somebody else spell out icup and then laugh inanely at them.

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#68

She Just Loves Those Stick Figure Jokes. She Really, Really Loves Them

She Just Loves Those Stick Figure Jokes. She Really, Really Loves Them

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#69

Comment My Elderly Aunt Made On My Young Pregnant Cousin's Status

Comment My Elderly Aunt Made On My Young Pregnant Cousin's Status

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#70

Jonah Is The Youngest Child Ever

Jonah Is The Youngest Child Ever

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

Here's the article: This is Jonah. In some ways, he’s an ordinary kid. He plays with toys. He loves to draw. He’s learning to talk in sentences. But when it comes to age, Jonah is extraordinary. Jonah is 3 years old. What?! You might have heard of a 6-year-old, or maybe even a 5-year-old. But a human being who is just 3? As far as we know, Jonah’s April 10, 2011 birth date makes him the youngest child ever to walk the face of the earth. By a long shot. Jonah is a bona fide biological marvel. Three! It’s an age so low, it’s almost impossible to think about. But if you want to wrap your head around just how young Jonah is, try this: Consider the youngest child you’ve ever met. Now cut that age in half. Now, you’re in the ballpark of how old Jonah is. Apparently, it’s in the genes, too. Jonah’s brother Elliot is 7, while their sister Rebecca is just 11. The proud parents, Stephen and Molly, are pretty young themselves at 36 and 38, respectively, and family lore holds that when Jonah

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#71

Who What

Who What

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#72

So My Grandma Posted This Yesterday

So My Grandma Posted This Yesterday

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#73

My Friend Posted A Picture Of A Sandwich I Made For Her, And Her Grandma Lost Her Damn Mind

My Friend Posted A Picture Of A Sandwich I Made For Her, And Her Grandma Lost Her Damn Mind

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Pi...
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get the impression that gramma might have liked it! *slinks away laughing at obvious punchline*

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#74

Yeah Olive Garden, Do Something

Yeah Olive Garden, Do Something

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Sweep the Leg
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did it work? If so, I'm going to ask my Domino's Pizza down the street to get on the Syrian refugee crisis.

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#75

A Great Pic Of My 95 Year Old Grandma

A Great Pic Of My 95 Year Old Grandma

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#76

Gayle Remembers The Challenger Explosion

Gayle Remembers The Challenger Explosion

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#77

This Congratulatory Comment I Got For My 105-Day My Fitness Pal Streak

This Congratulatory Comment I Got For My 105-Day My Fitness Pal Streak

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#80

Havea Blessed Fag

Havea Blessed Fag

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Mark Kelly
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Confusing the word day with f*g is the most common spelling mistake.

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#81

My Computer Got Hacked Yesterday

My Computer Got Hacked Yesterday

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#83

Write A Comment... Glad You Had A Nice Time, Sweetheart. X4

Write A Comment... Glad You Had A Nice Time, Sweetheart. X4

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#88

Mildred, I Don't Think Esther Can See This

Mildred, I Don't Think Esther Can See This

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#89

Thomas Wanted To Share His Experience Making Hot Dogs On This Stove. (Hot Dogs Not Pictured)

Thomas Wanted To Share His Experience Making Hot Dogs On This Stove. (Hot Dogs Not Pictured)

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

5 thumbs up for cooking in pyrex on an electric stove ... the pot didn't blow up and melt the vinyl floor with shards of hot glass like it did at my house... we had to get a new kitchen floor. Pot - 1. Stove - 0. Experience - not priceless. Contractor is $400 richer.

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#90

Geraldine Thinks Her Granddaughter Should Be Nicer To Rihanna

Geraldine Thinks Her Granddaughter Should Be Nicer To Rihanna

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#91

My Grandma's Public Outrage At Her Son Not Driving Six Hours To See Her For Thanksgiving

My Grandma's Public Outrage At Her Son Not Driving Six Hours To See Her For Thanksgiving

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#92

Aunt Helen's Friend Wants To Ask You Something

Aunt Helen's Friend Wants To Ask You Something

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#93

Mom Tried To Show Me Something Funny For My Birthday

Mom Tried To Show Me Something Funny For My Birthday

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#94

Terry's Employment History Summed Up In One Poignant Update

Terry's Employment History Summed Up In One Poignant Update

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#95

We Got A New Dog

We Got A New Dog

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M O'Connell
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, it's good to see that their dog has found a new home so quickly.

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#96

Dottie Needs Help With Her Fireplace

Dottie Needs Help With Her Fireplace

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#97

Warning:

Warning:

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

Seth, patience is a virtue; try being a little more virtuous. You've had 79 years to practice this.

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#98

I'd Like To Purchase A Bushel Of Apes

I'd Like To Purchase A Bushel Of Apes

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#101

My Grandpa Is A Great, Smart Guy, But Sometimes He Struggles With Facebook

My Grandpa Is A Great, Smart Guy, But Sometimes He Struggles With Facebook

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#102

Damn, Susie, Way To Shit All Over Chuck's Nice Family Outing

Damn, Susie, Way To Shit All Over Chuck's Nice Family Outing

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#103

My Grandma Discovered Her Web Cam And Posted This On Facebook. Uhm, What?

My Grandma Discovered Her Web Cam And Posted This On Facebook. Uhm, What?

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

"Is the moon out tonight? I can't tell if its cloudy or bright, 'cause I only have eyes for you."

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#104

My Great Aunt Made A Screenshot Of Her Phone Her Profile Picture. Bonus: Half Of Her Own Face Is Cropped Out

My Great Aunt Made A Screenshot Of Her Phone Her Profile Picture. Bonus: Half Of Her Own Face Is Cropped Out

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

She only wanted to share a pic of the little guy. Its his birthday.

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#105

Gordon Ramsay On Instagram

Gordon Ramsay On Instagram

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#106

She Must Really Love You've Got Mail

She Must Really Love You've Got Mail

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#107

Apple's Branding Is Too Subtle

Apple's Branding Is Too Subtle

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#109

Old People + Facebook + Memes

Old People + Facebook + Memes

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#110

She Just Really Likes Their Cheesecakes

She Just Really Likes Their Cheesecakes

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#111

A Fine Choice, Sir

A Fine Choice, Sir

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#112

Sydney Doesn't Understand What That Dog Is Doing

Sydney Doesn't Understand What That Dog Is Doing

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#113

Fresh

Fresh

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#114

Posted By My Grandpa, Nothing Significant Has Happened In His Life, This Is Just Some Out Of The Blew "Blow Away"

Posted By My Grandpa, Nothing Significant Has Happened In His Life, This Is Just Some Out Of The Blew "Blow Away"

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#115

My Father, Everyone

My Father, Everyone

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#116

Grandma Gets Crop Dusted At Walmart. Never To Return

Grandma Gets Crop Dusted At Walmart. Never To Return

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