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What’s social media all about? Keeping in touch with your family and friends, as well as making new connections, right? Well, it should be. But just like the internet, social media is a rusty double-edged sword laced with toxic goo—far from everything is as wholesome as the cat pictures you’ll find on Bored Panda.

Most people want to be loved, adored, and to be in the spotlight. In short, they want attention and adoration. Unfortunately, a sizeable chunk of humankind is prepared to do anything for that, morals, common sense, and decency be damned.

From acting plain idiotic to doing some downright immoral stuff that would make the local priest splash them with holy water, the people who are prepared to go to extreme lengths just for internet fame end up on the r/justforsocialmedia subreddit. Check out the best of the worst below, upvote the ones that impressed you with their awfulness the most, and share any similar stories in the comment section.

Bored Panda spoke about why some people tend to do pretty much anything for a splash of fame with redditor Blank-Cheque, one of the moderators at the 'Just For Social Media' subreddit. According to them, the internet is a contributing factor in hunting for attention. "I'd say a lot of these people would've done stupid stuff anyway, but the internet gives them extra incentive and lets them share it with others." Scroll down for their other insights.

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Killing A Dolphin For Selfies

Killing A Dolphin For Selfies

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

People are selfish imbeciles. This photo breaks my heart. Rest in peace, baby dolphin...Swim with the angels.

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    His Beautiful Flower Field Got Trampled By Tourist

    His Beautiful Flower Field Got Trampled By Tourist

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    Subreddit moderator Blank-Cheque said that the internet has opened up a lot of different avenues for shooting to fame and glory through social media. All because of the changes in technology and the commodification of attention. "Seems like there's more fame to go around now, so it's easier for people to become briefly famous. Not sure if there are more people doing it but certainly more are successful."

    What's more, the moderator doesn't believe that the people featured on the subreddit are giving up their morals in exchange for attention. Rather, "they may not have had them in the first place."

    The ‘Just For Social Media’ online community on Reddit has 97.5k members and, even though they enjoy poking fun at people who are prepared to do pretty much anything for a sackful of silver and their 15 minutes of fame, they have some strict guidelines, too. So no sharing personal information for one, no matter how much you think that person might deserve it.

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    #4

    Another Human Forgetting That We Share This Planet

    Another Human Forgetting That We Share This Planet

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    3 years ago

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    When You Adopt 7 Kids. And Use Them As Trained Pets To Make Money On Youtube

    When You Adopt 7 Kids. And Use Them As Trained Pets To Make Money On Youtube

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

    these horrible people get to adopt children while gay couples looking for one in some countries were denied of such thing.

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    #6

    She Just Had To Get That Shot

    She Just Had To Get That Shot

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    According to researchers, social media gives everyone the tools to live a life of constant exposure where they curate their experiences and are more and more worried about their visibility.

    Of course, attention has its perks. They’re not just financial. We’re social animals, so we equate attention, likes, comments, and exposure with approval. And we’re hardwired to want approval because that means we’re more likely to not only survive but also thrive. However, there is a darker side to becoming famous on the internet.

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    Public opinion can shift at the drop of a hat and the approval you were soaking in just a moment ago can turn into criticism, threats, and even… forcing you to delete your social media accounts. Meanwhile, Psychology Today explains that a careless tweet or a dumb social media post can cost you your job even years down the line.

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    This Dude Filled Up A River With Soap And Destroyed The Entire Ecosystem For Some Tiktok Clout And Thinks He Is Funny

    This Dude Filled Up A River With Soap And Destroyed The Entire Ecosystem For Some Tiktok Clout And Thinks He Is Funny

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

    The stupidest people think that they are incredibly clever because they can't tell the difference. I hope that he was arrested and made to pay perpetual restitution that would really bring tears to his eyes.

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    Playing around with fame on social media is a bit like a wish granted to you by the infamous monkey’s paw: be careful what you wish for—because you won’t foresee some of the consequences. Make sure you really want to get famous before you do something dumb for the attention. And remember, your morals are worth more than fleeting fame.

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    #10

    This Girl Makes Tiktok Videos Of Her Forcibly Hugging, Touching Or Trapping Korean Men. This Is Not Okay Behaviour. In All Videos The Men Are Visibly Uncomfortable And Try To Get Away From Her, She Either Follows Them Or Will Not Let Go Of Them...if The Roles Were Reversed There Would Be Outrage

    This Girl Makes Tiktok Videos Of Her Forcibly Hugging, Touching Or Trapping Korean Men. This Is Not Okay Behaviour. In All Videos The Men Are Visibly Uncomfortable And Try To Get Away From Her, She Either Follows Them Or Will Not Let Go Of Them...if The Roles Were Reversed There Would Be Outrage

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

    This isn't okay anywhere but especially in a culture where you don't even talk to strangers let alone hug them... Gives us foreigners here a bad image

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    Exploitation, Plain And Simple

    Exploitation, Plain And Simple

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

    1. I hope this kiddo gets a sincerely LOVING family. 2. I hope her kids remember this when she's decrepit.

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    A Russian Model Risking Her Life For An Instagram Picture

    A Russian Model Risking Her Life For An Instagram Picture

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    This Woman Stomped All Over The Plants In This Conservatory Despite Staff Repeatedly Asking Her To Stop To Get ‘Instagram Model’ Shots. The Area She Is In Is Off Limits

    This Woman Stomped All Over The Plants In This Conservatory Despite Staff Repeatedly Asking Her To Stop To Get ‘Instagram Model’ Shots. The Area She Is In Is Off Limits

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    Raine Soo
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope that she was sued and made to pay all damages. And, then barred from ever entering the premises again.

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    Dude Is Flexing His Louis Vuitton Bag On Auschwitz Train Tracks

    Dude Is Flexing His Louis Vuitton Bag On Auschwitz Train Tracks

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    Raine Soo
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so disrespectful to the victims of the Holocaust. Nevermind that this photo is grossly insensitive, but why do people post photos of themselves and their possessions? Are people that easily impressed by irrelevance? No one cares about this guy's common as heck Speedy bag.

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    Cute Girl... Cute Caption... Wait...

    Cute Girl... Cute Caption... Wait...

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    Raine Soo
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those people on that memorial plaque sacrificed their lives, so that you might have the freedom 'to create your sunshine". Have some respect, sunshine.

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    #16

    These Kids Were Absolutely Not Interested In Making The "Saving African Kids With My Presence" Pose For Instagram

    These Kids Were Absolutely Not Interested In Making The "Saving African Kids With My Presence" Pose For Instagram

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    Parents In China Drag Their Child On Edge Of Hill Just To Take Photos

    Parents In China Drag Their Child On Edge Of Hill Just To Take Photos

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    They Basically Made A Pipe Bomb

    They Basically Made A Pipe Bomb

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    Zoe Hoesley
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gender Reveal- , oh s**t, ummmm hey pal what gender is red with human chunks again?

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    We Found Another One!

    We Found Another One!

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    あんぱんまん
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the flowers are supposed to give away their lives for likes? nah man, ima just move to mars

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    #21

    Apparently An Industrial Car Wash Hurts Human Flesh

    Apparently An Industrial Car Wash Hurts Human Flesh

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    Using Real Reaction Of Divorce For Views

    Using Real Reaction Of Divorce For Views

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    Number Neighbors

    Number Neighbors

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    #24

    Gotta Get That Funeral Shot For The Gram

    Gotta Get That Funeral Shot For The Gram

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    What The Actual F*** Was She Trying To Accomplish By Posting This

    What The Actual F*** Was She Trying To Accomplish By Posting This

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    #27

    This Guy Spray Painting Rocks In Yosemite

    This Guy Spray Painting Rocks In Yosemite

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    Cutting Your Sons Hair And Making Him Cry For A Tiktok “Prank”

    Cutting Your Sons Hair And Making Him Cry For A Tiktok “Prank”

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    This Woman Throwing A Chair At Traffic

    This Woman Throwing A Chair At Traffic

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    Raine Soo
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, I remember this bimbo from Toronto last year. I believe the police had her arrested.

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    Purposely Throwing Plastic Straws Into The Lake

    Purposely Throwing Plastic Straws Into The Lake

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    Influencers Ordered A Bunch Of Stuff To Take Pictures For The ‘Gram But Didn’t Want To Pay.

    Influencers Ordered A Bunch Of Stuff To Take Pictures For The ‘Gram But Didn’t Want To Pay.

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

    Didn't the server threw it over her in the end? I remember me celebrating that dude.

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    #32

    This Kids's Grandpa Is Actually Dying While He Is Recording A Musically, I Did Some Research, And The Grandpa Died

    This Kids's Grandpa Is Actually Dying While He Is Recording A Musically, I Did Some Research, And The Grandpa Died

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

    I was in denial that my mom was dying and I was 25. My bet is he was in denial. Or had been there all day.

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    She Says She’s Deathly Allergic To Blackberries And Then Proceeds To Eat One For A Tiktok

    She Says She’s Deathly Allergic To Blackberries And Then Proceeds To Eat One For A Tiktok

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    Hospital

    Hospital

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    Sleazy Weaver
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen this exact image & captipn posted by so many different Twitter accounts so at least they're not all stupid enough to actually try it.

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    Harassing A Taxi Driver Who Is Just Trying To Do His Job

    Harassing A Taxi Driver Who Is Just Trying To Do His Job

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

    Arrest her for assault for christ sake. If the genders were reversed people would not find this acceptable.

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    Influencers Did It Again

    Influencers Did It Again

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    Lauren Caswell
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is she posing at a memorial?! I don't think I can keep scrolling this is just the worst of humanity

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    Youtubers Aren't The Smartest

    Youtubers Aren't The Smartest

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

    After reading the rest of the entries, I prefer the people that do this stupid crap to themselves. Leave other people and animals out of it.

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    #39

    This Guy Swallowed His Classmate's Airpod, He's Currently In The ER

    This Guy Swallowed His Classmate's Airpod, He's Currently In The ER

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    Piece Of S*** Does A “Gender Revel” And Gets Glitter Everywhere In Home Depot

    Piece Of S*** Does A “Gender Revel” And Gets Glitter Everywhere In Home Depot

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    Santa Monica Woman Pretends To Board Up Windows Using A Worker's Drill For A Photo Then Drives Off In A Mercedes

    Santa Monica Woman Pretends To Board Up Windows Using A Worker's Drill For A Photo Then Drives Off In A Mercedes

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    Taking A Meal Out Of A Restaurant Just To Get The Right Picture For Instagram Likes

    Taking A Meal Out Of A Restaurant Just To Get The Right Picture For Instagram Likes

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

    I actually met someone who treated likes and upvotes like oxygen; they literally hyperventilate and get very anxious when they didn't get enough for one incredibly arranged/posed post. I don't know either to laugh at or pity them.

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    Way Too Young Mother Thinks Spraying Daughter In The Face Is Hilarious, And Has Done It More Than Once Per The Caption

    Way Too Young Mother Thinks Spraying Daughter In The Face Is Hilarious, And Has Done It More Than Once Per The Caption

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

    Poor sweet little girl. Stuff like this should be immediately taken down, and the account banned.

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    Caught Taking Christmas Pics In Front Of Her Neighbors House

    Caught Taking Christmas Pics In Front Of Her Neighbors House

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    Samantha Lomb
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I didn't mean to make it look like my home" liar liar pants on fire. She is just backpeddling cause she got caught

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    #46

    Worth It?

    Worth It?

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

    Aren't that 51? I mean 110011 is ... 1+2+0+0+16+32=51 ... ?

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    #47

    Who Even Finds This Funny?

    Who Even Finds This Funny?

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    Killing Important Farm Insects For A Tiktok

    Killing Important Farm Insects For A Tiktok

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

    Not only is he a douchebag, he is also bad at mathematics, 100 million ladybugs would cost him 75000$. I doubt that's worth 30 likes.

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    Why Would You Even Do That...

    Why Would You Even Do That...

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    Influencers Visiting Chernobyl With A Photographer And Lighting Team

    Influencers Visiting Chernobyl With A Photographer And Lighting Team

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

    Another Darwin moment. I am enjoying these. Fewer contributors to the gene pool.

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    #51

    What Challenge Is The Internet On Now?

    What Challenge Is The Internet On Now?

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    Bacony Cakes
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the Overfill-A-Glass-With-Mountain-Dew-While-Looking-Like-A-Complete-Numbskull challenge. It was popular for 2 seconds.

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    Ruining Jenga Competitions

    Ruining Jenga Competitions

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    #53

    Do People Actually Think This Is Funny?

    Do People Actually Think This Is Funny?

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    A Lot Of Social Media “Influencers” Have Been Flocking To Chernobyl Since The TV Show, Recently They Have Taken To Vandalising Items To Get Good Pictures, This Is A Claw From The Crane Used To Dump Material Onto The Open Reactor Core, It’s Highly Irradiated And Some Wanker Went And Painted It

    A Lot Of Social Media “Influencers” Have Been Flocking To Chernobyl Since The TV Show, Recently They Have Taken To Vandalising Items To Get Good Pictures, This Is A Claw From The Crane Used To Dump Material Onto The Open Reactor Core, It’s Highly Irradiated And Some Wanker Went And Painted It

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    Athena June
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not only is this dangerous because of the high levels of radiation, it is vandalism of a historical site that should be visited only to commemorate the tragedy that occurred there not to take aesthetic photos for social media. Some people are so disrespectful.

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    #55

    He Does All Kinds Of This Stuff On His Tiktok

    He Does All Kinds Of This Stuff On His Tiktok

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    Why Do They Always Have To Do It In Public...

    Why Do They Always Have To Do It In Public...

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

    Ignore, act like she’s not there, pretend you don’t see her as you’re pushing your heavy trolley cart...

    Mr. Bean
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not saying that this is bad or good, just want to give some background. This is a dancer on TikTok who is really good and got millions of likes for this.

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

    The question is not if you can do it, but WHY the hell would you want to?

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    Pretending She Knew This Poor Girl Who Passed Away

    Pretending She Knew This Poor Girl Who Passed Away

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

    I don't understand this one .... Isn't she in the pictures with her? How is she pretending?

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