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Richard Branson once said, “opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.” He was mostly talking about business, but life is full of those moments where you can see the cards laid out perfectly to give you a win if you take a chance.

If you aren’t sure what I mean, then scroll down. Internet users gathered those moments when some designers, artists, or copy editors had to know what they were doing. So upvote your favorites, comment what you think must have been going through their heads and if you want more examples, Bored Panda has you covered, so find our other article on this topic here

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They Definitely Knew What They Were Doing…

They Definitely Knew What They Were Doing…

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Lakota Wolf
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm just sitting back here watching people argue about human monsters and who did or didn't help them get elected. From where I'm sitting, Hitler and Putin are equally monstrous bástards, regardless of who did or did not help them get elected (or not-elected).

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Many of the ideas here are cleverly, or not-so-cleverly hidden puns. As much as we groan at them, puns have a long, titled history. The ancient Greeks and Romans were aware of them as comedic templates, and indeed, the word pun itself has Greek origins, though that isn’t saying much when one considers all the Greek loanwords in English.

Often we associate puns with groan-worthy dad jokes, but even masters of the language, like Shakespeare, use them frequently. Shakespeare himself used over 3000 puns in his plays, significantly more than can be listed in this article. Indeed, until recently, pun use was seen as a form of literary sophistication. After all, puns require the knowledge that certain words have multiple meanings or similar-sounding counterparts. The writer must then also create the context where the reader or listener can understand which version is being referred to. 

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The Wasps That Built This Nest Knew What They Were Doing

The Wasps That Built This Nest Knew What They Were Doing

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Now most non-visual jokes are a form of storytelling. There is a setup, normally of some information, then a punch line as a finisher. The setup should be vague enough that the punch is unexpected, which humans tend to find amusing. We like it when we are surprised, and often this is achieved by subverting certain expectations. Many of the jokes in this list work in a similar manner, we see lasagna puns in a Wikipedia article about a football player which is not where we expect Italian-food-based puns.

#7

That Resemblance Is Uncanny

That Resemblance Is Uncanny

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#9

Makes Sense

Makes Sense

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Shyla Bouche
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The boob is fine, but a nipple would be the end of civilization as we know it.

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So clever joke writers will use the setup to mislead us, so the punchline can be even more unexpected. Deadpan humor goes a step further by never acknowledging that there is a joke. Now the ability to confuse us isn’t always benign. Mall architects use this to great effect. Have you ever been in a store or mall where the layout and variety of options quickly overwhelmed you? More often than not, this design is intentional.

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Worth Every Penny

Worth Every Penny

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This is called Gruen transfer or the Gruen effect. Retailers know that once a person has made the effort to come to a mall, they will probably spend some money. But if they can be confused or distracted, they will often visit stores they don’t need and spend money on things not part of their shopping list. This effect was named after Austrian architect Victor Gruen and, in a case of classic misdirection, he was highly opposed to the practice.

#13

... When Selecting Wood Grain On Toilet Doors

... When Selecting Wood Grain On Toilet Doors

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Binky Melnik
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How long you spose it took ‘em to find these two pieces of wood? (Or are they stained?)

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#15

4 Pictures, Side-By-Side In A Newspaper. They Knew What They Were Doing

4 Pictures, Side-By-Side In A Newspaper. They Knew What They Were Doing

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#16

It Intended To Be Fuji Mountain, Going To Be A New Meme

It Intended To Be Fuji Mountain, Going To Be A New Meme

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Rigor Moreno
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dont "poke" fun at this respectable gentlemen! They're just excited to present the paintings! :D

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#17

They Took Her Jacket Off But Not His Arm… They Knew

They Took Her Jacket Off But Not His Arm… They Knew

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Binky Melnik
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can’t stop laughing! I have NO idea what an “engagement badge” is, but if it’s something he’s sposta present to his fiancée, I really hope he did because she, too, would laugh like crazy, and that’s a most *excellent* way to start a marriage! (Dang, it’s hard typing through the tears; I genuinely can’t stop laughing!)

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#18

Finally Found The Missing Part Of Apple

Finally Found The Missing Part Of Apple

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Skylar (they/them)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Her bum, it was as round as the bite in my apple logo that you should definitely buy because all those cameras are definitely necessary and not just to make people want to buy the latest version. Her hair was golden, like the family heirlooms you will have to sell to buy my phones.

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Gmaddles
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Apple is finally taking a bite out of someone else for a change

Sean Sean
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Outside of the joke, the "bite" was where the letter "a" was in the old Apple logo: 6pECMrr.jpg 6pECMrr.jpg

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#23

They Definitely Knew. (My Friend Sent Me This)

They Definitely Knew. (My Friend Sent Me This)

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#24

This Cannot Be An Accident!

This Cannot Be An Accident!

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#27

Hope I Got My Ticket

Hope I Got My Ticket

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#28

The Graeme Clark Oration Award Indeed

The Graeme Clark Oration Award Indeed

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OmBoyGanesh
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They got bronze at the Lesbian Olympics in Labia Manipulation? Sorry. Ive been working for 16 hours! I’m no longer making sense.

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#31

How Many People Live Here And Have No Idea?

How Many People Live Here And Have No Idea?

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#32

You Had One Job

You Had One Job

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#33

What Do You Guys Read?

What Do You Guys Read?

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#36

Code Set By A True 8008 Appreciator

Code Set By A True 8008 Appreciator

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Binky Melnik
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it’s clever! But what’s the point of the lock if you’re gonna post the code for everyone to see? It’ll only keep curious babies out.

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#37

Felt This Belonged Here

Felt This Belonged Here

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Robert Trebor
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Local newspaper once had pictures of six beautiful high school girls all in a row across the top of the page, with the article about them below the rightmost column. PEACH DUCHESSES. The headline under the other five girls' pictures was: RECORD SALES AT CATTLE AUCTION.

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#39

Praise Be!

Praise Be!

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Wondering Alice
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know, kind of nice to have a church for twats - at least one morning a week when they are all together and give the rest of us peace.

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#44

Everyone Loves Pizza

Everyone Loves Pizza

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#45

Friendly Reminder

Friendly Reminder

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#48

Norway's Biggest Newspaper: "Sperm Bank Exploded." "Sarah Swam For 54 Hours"

Norway's Biggest Newspaper: "Sperm Bank Exploded." "Sarah Swam For 54 Hours"

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Binky Melnik
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And Sarah has … um, stuff on her face, too, which just reinforces the joke. (Yeah, I know it’s sunscreen, but it’s funnier if you pretend it’s not.)

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#50

What Is Happening Here?

What Is Happening Here?

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