Join the Fun!

Fresh From Messenger

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363points

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Grumble O'Pug 3 years ago

Yes!! (To 4 cakes)

103points

I Took Great Pleasure In This! (Haven't Seen This Person Since High School, And Even Then I Don't Think We Ever Talked To Each Other)

Final score:

360points

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Grumble O'Pug 3 years ago

There are a lot more of these than I thought. Sad

60points

A “Hey Girl” Vortex

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353points

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Rick 3 years ago

I’ve seen this before. It’s kind of hilarious to watch it play out.

60points

Till The Day I Die

Final score:

309points

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cybermerlin2000 3 years ago

Hell yeah!

46points

Literacy Is Your Weapon Against BS

Final score:

307points

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Grumble O'Pug 3 years ago

Tru dat

33points

Thank God Lmao

Final score:

299points

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Grumble O'Pug 3 years ago (edited)

being ostracized has an upside

23points

I Need To Lose Weight It Seems

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296points

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Alethia Nyx 3 years ago

That is so wrong, and dangerous telling someone who looks so fit they are overweight. Glad she is so body confident.

71points

Sorry Hun!

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296points

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ThatOneCrazyFanGirl 3 years ago

LOL

60points

#10

Grow Up

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290points

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CatWoman312 3 years ago

It’s called only fans

83points

#11

This Got The Big Laugh

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Persp Gold 3 years ago

emoji game needs work

17points

#12

It Really Feels Like She’s Trying Connect With Me On A Personal Level

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255points

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Grumble O'Pug 3 years ago

Busted

54points

#13

Very True

Final score:

253points

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Abhijeet 3 years ago

and will never be.

56points

#14

One Of My Facebook Friends Has Been A Professional Sound Engineer For Probably 20 Years...

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247points

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Grumble O'Pug 3 years ago

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

22points

#15

Mom Of The Year Over Here

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234points

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TruestBlack 3 years ago

That's a special kind of stupid

116points

#16

Found This In One Of My Facebook Groups. How Do These Huns Lack Empathy To This Degree?

Final score:

223points

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cybermerlin2000 3 years ago

Wait... Someone from what sounds like a hospital is using patient records to push her MLM on them? Isn't that a violation of some kind? Couldn't the woman who posted this actually take legal action?

76points

#17

Bette Midler Is Not A Hun

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216points

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Grumble O'Pug 3 years ago

Lol!!

24points

#18

No Power, No Water, House Inside Is 35*f, Poor Cell Signal Here In Houston, Texas, But At Least I’m Not In A Pyramid Scheme/Mlm

Final score:

212points

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Night Owl 3 years ago

Wrote a little before the pandemic. I hope she kept that spirit

8points

#19

Women Using Her 6 Year Old Student That Passed As Plug For Doterra

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211points

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Sandra 3 years ago

That person is an idiot.

162points

#20

It Be Like That

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208points

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Grumble O'Pug 3 years ago

Welcome to America.

38points

#21

Mormons & Mlms Go Hand In Hand

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195points

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chi-wei shen 3 years ago

Stupidity and greed trump homophobia.

65points

#22

Was My Response Too Much Hehe

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191points

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Inclusion2020 3 years ago

I recovered from bulimia about 2 years ago..... and this is just gross.

80points

#23

Hun I Went To High School With Pedals Some Bulls**t Toothpaste. She Deleted My Comment Immediately

Final score:

190points

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Eva the Egg 3 years ago

Big Brain

23points

#24

The Beginning Of Mlms

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190points

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Nash Nopper 3 years ago

HHAHAAHAHA! Wait... hmmm

32points

#25

It Took Her 7 Minutes To Realize Her Mistake

Final score:

186points

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ThatOneCrazyFanGirl 3 years ago

pure embarrassment

76points

#26

I Got Blocked Immediately, Darn

Final score:

175points

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Dark_flame 3 years ago

Awesome reply

49points

#27

You Just Have To Hope You Don’t Ever Run Into Them In Person

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170points

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Bacony Cakes 3 years ago

Come to Poyais. It's safer here.

25points

#28

Damnit Linda

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163points

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Grumble O'Pug 3 years ago

🤣🤣🤣🤣

11points

#29

More Mlm

Final score:

161points

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Grumble O'Pug 3 years ago

Soulless bag.

51points

#30

You May Have Seen This, I First Heard It As Selling Candles On Her Facebook, But... Tomato, Tomato

Final score:

159points

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SydneyP 3 years ago

I love this omg Lmaooo

13points

#31

Yeah, Lauren

Final score:

157points

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Grumble O'Pug 3 years ago

Lauren!!

22points

#32

Glad It Wasnt A Hairy Situation

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156points

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chi-wei shen 3 years ago

Some people don't understand sarcasm.

71points

#33

My Sister Texted Me This Morning

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154points

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Pervinca 3 years ago (edited)

I think I have seen some horror movies starting that way..I hope her friend is safe

76points

#34

This Is The Best I've Seen So Far, Clearly The Oils Don't Make You Happier

Final score:

152points

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Pusfarm 3 years ago

Blaming others for your own stupidity!! Always a great way to win friends and influence people.

116points

#35

You Love To See It

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152points

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Val Izhakevich 3 years ago

The rule of thumb.

20points

#36

Carreer Day

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145points

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Eva the Egg 3 years ago

The girl in the background : O_O

36points

#37

Husband Has Had The Last Mlm Straw With His Hunbot Spouse

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144points

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Samantha Lomb 3 years ago

Divorce sounds like the best option. Severing finances and possibly declaring bankruptcy.

31points

#38

I Don't Know Her

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140points

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ThatOneCrazyFanGirl 3 years ago

"HOW THE HELL IS LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OILS GOING TO HELP ME GIVE BIRTH?!?!!"

46points

#39

Found At A Coffee Shop In India

Final score:

137points

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Zaineb Bookwala 3 years ago

CCD has always been my favourite.

15points

#40

Even Drag Queens Aren’t Immune

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133points

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Grumble O'Pug 3 years ago

Trixie!!!!

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

#41

How Awful Can They Get?

Final score:

125points

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Bacony Cakes 3 years ago

The Impostor.

32points

#42

Mlm Hun Tries To Give Career Advice To My Friend Who Is In Medical School

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124points

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Eva the Egg 3 years ago

God bless-?

43points

#43

I Love When They Get Called Out. Checked Her Page And She Posts This Constantly

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123points

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Eva the Egg 3 years ago

I mean who wouldnt

14points

#44

This Should Be Illegal. These Vultures Are Messing With Peoples' Lives! Just Put Some Hope On Your Ears If You're Suicidal. That'll Work!

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123points

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Nash Nopper 3 years ago

WTF?!

116points

#45

Based On A True Story/Invitation I Just Received

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114points

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TruestBlack 3 years ago

WOW that is messed up on a whole other level!

43points

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#46

Jameela Jamil Is The Hero We All Need

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50points

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Bacony Cakes 3 years ago

dimples are cute everywhere except in a train's boiler as that will cause an explosion

50points

Kate Yeti 3 years ago

I actually, literally feel better about myself now because of that fact. MY thigh and butt dimples won't cause structural failure. Take that, train! ❤

5points

cybermerlin2000 3 years ago

I used to think all dimples were cute until I got hit by a golf ball

5points

Jamma 3 years ago

Jameela is always speaking truth. <3

0points

N G 3 years ago

*Slightly* less problematic than the other examples as you can buy Avon without having to go through a buyer. It still has elements of it (there's always someone with a catalogue trying to get commissions), but it's not as pure an evil MLM as some other companies. This is still a crap advert approach though.

0points

#47

Literally The Definition Of Pyramid Scheme

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49points

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PandaPanda 3 years ago

Lol

2points

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

#48

cackle

*cackle*

Final score:

49points

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

#49

I Am Appalled. I Lost My Son To Depression And My Stepdaughter Posts This. Very Disrespectful And Hurtful

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48points

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Rick 3 years ago

This doesn’t read like a genuine MLM post. This sounds like a vindictive, spiteful post to specifically taunt a grieving stepmother. Horrid.

42points

#50

How To Spot An “Entrepreneur”

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45points

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Bacony Cakes 3 years ago

Guys, if your girl: -Wears green. -Looks good in a bow. -Comes from the UK. -Has an electric personality. That's not yo girl, that's NER ES1. ES1-606aca...5a47e3.jpg

15points

#51

I Second This

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44points

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Bacony Cakes 3 years ago

If you do, Dr. Fauci will personally come to your house and pour agar on you.

9points

#52

True

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43points

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Grumble O'Pug 3 years ago

The stories around that clown show are amazing

10points

#53

Thought Of You Guys

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43points

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Steve Barnett 3 years ago

School reunions; instigated by successful people who want to gloat and attended by those of a similar ilk. Others, who have not been so successful, do also attend. But then realised it was a mistake.

11points

#54

Not Wrong

Final score:

42points

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N G 3 years ago (edited)

Uh... Essential oils smell nice - I use them during sprig cleaning to have a different scent in the house. However, that's clearly all they are good for. I don't know what CBD oil smells like, but if it smells like peppermint, yeah, you could pretty much get rid of all others. Edit: I do not sell, have never sold, will never sell essential oils. I got mine from a regular retailer.

5points

#55

I Created This Meme Specifically For This Subreddit

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41points

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Watching 3 years ago

I love it! That is awesome.

5points

#56

“Is It A Pyramid Scheme?” “Pyramid Schemes Are Illegal, So No...”

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38points

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James016 3 years ago

It’s more of a trapezoid scheme so perfect legit.

30points

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

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French Diver’s “Jewels” In Tight Swimming Trunks Become Talk Of The Town At Olympics

#57

Inviting People On Dates To Pitch A Pyramid Scheme. Plenty Of "Me Toos" In The Comments

Final score:

38points

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Pusfarm 3 years ago

This is one of the reasons I have so little trust in people. It's either MLM or religion. Now that I think about it, they're kind of related.

18points

#58

Me Seeing That A Girl That Bullied Me In Middle School Is Now “Employed” By A Pyramid Scheme Company

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38points

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CatWoman312 3 years ago

Lol the thing is a lot of my bullies do it too. It’s usually scentsy or sex toys 😂

1point

#59

The #purplecard Hashtag On IG Has Much Cringe

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37points

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Nicole Blomkamp 3 years ago

Also- Jesus that nail job! Hope her card pays for a better one

25points

#60

Found On Fb. If You Say So Karen

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36points

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Hayley Rodgers 3 years ago

Wow! Teaching your kids to be addicted to substances for even the smallest things. That's insanity.

61points

#61

I Thought This Fit Exceptionally Well

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36points

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Pille P 3 years ago

Soo true even in big companies

3points

#62

I Think Believing In Santa Is Better Than Believing In An Mlm

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36points

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TheElementalGod️️ 1 year ago

Wait... but santa IS real...

1point

#63

Bossbabe

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33points

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John C 3 years ago

It would just be icing on the cake if the "check engine" light was on.

2points

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

#64

In Every Group I’ve Ever Been In

Final score:

32points

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Mewton’s Third Paw 3 years ago

Lmao!!

3points

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

#65

My Sister Is Done

Final score:

31points

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Persp Gold 3 years ago

if you compliment them, they will buy

2points

#66

Roasted

Final score:

31points

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Bacony Cakes 3 years ago

Unlike Monat, CYBERCORP will never scam you! (although we might use you as a test subject for our military robots)

11points

#67

“You Don’t Need To Call 911”

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31points

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Watching 3 years ago

I'm embarrassed for her.

23points

#68

Do You Wanna Be A Boss Babe?

Final score:

31points

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#69

Found In A Facebook Group For Bullet Journaling

Final score:

29points

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#70

I Run An Instagram For My Male Dog

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28points

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CatWoman312 3 years ago

I don’t know if this was MLM as much as someone just trying to get clients for their business

1point

#71

Saw This On Twitter Today

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26points

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Mewton’s Third Paw 3 years ago

Oh dependas, lol. I forgot that’s part of the MLM vibe.

3points

#72

Even At Her Wedding?!

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24points

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Grumble O'Pug 3 years ago

Run the other way, groom

27points

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

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“This Breaks My Heart”: People Stunned—And Angry—After Woman Buys Lost Luggage From Airport

#73

So Accurate

Final score:

24points

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#74

This Woman Use To Sell Lularoe A Few Years Back. Today She Posted Pictures Of A Yard Sale At Her House And This Was One Photo. Yikes

Final score:

23points

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chi-wei shen 3 years ago

It's actually sad when you think about all the money she had to invest and never will get back.

19points

#75

Killing It

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#76

Oh No She Didn’t

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Zedrapazia 3 years ago

The second picture kinda looks like she was a beaver attempting to nibble on a stick.

14points

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Logic and Reason 3 years ago (edited)

Some essential oils can have medically proven beneficial properties, like helping you relax and to an extent relieving headaches. However, if the oil in question is from an MLM it will have the property of removing money from your wallet.

12points

Erica Schultz Hagan 3 years ago

Which ones? Medically proven by whom? Can you provide the peer reviewed studies?

5points

Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

Oh, yes. We had an MLMer infiltrate PTSD peer group. That lasted about five minutes. They came in with their (company name) bag, and two of us said, "Did you buy it or are you selling for it?" They said "Both" and we two (the group 'moderators') said, "Door. Leave. Now. Or else. Good-bye." We were treated to some vile language, a promise of going to hell, and off the person stomped.

10points

Lauren Caswell 3 years ago

Good on you x 1000! How dare they blatantly attempt to target people who are already vulnerable in some fashion, at least in their eyes, and actively push them away from the correct help!! I saw on this post another bit with advice on saving urself with oils if you suffer spousal abuse: I didn't know anything could make me so angry so fast (I've been through domestic abuse for context). I'm glad your group has level headed monitors such as yourself!

7points

Chris 3 years ago

I'm not on Facebook or twitter or anything... Is this actually a big thing, or just a few random idiots?

9points

DuchessDegu 3 years ago

It's a big thing, I have 10+ friend requests everyday, followed by invite to groups, followed by dms

12points

Demi Zwaan 3 years ago

Well, mostly an american thing, as most of these posts are. There are just a lot of not very bright people there.

3points

Shadow 3 years ago

It depends... I've only been approached a 2-4 times in the last 10 years. It happens more if you respond to certain posts then allow a new friend request. An example is a friends recently posted "If could take a single pill, once a day and lose 30lbs in a month, would you?" Anyone who replied "Yes" was ignored while those who replied with a "No" were contacted with a friend request and once they accepted they were immediately bombarded with offers to join/buy MLM products. If you don't do this you are unlikely to be bothered by these fools, especially if you have your profile is private rather then public.

2points

Seabeast 3 years ago

It was a thing even before the internet. My better half and I got conned into attending a Primerica conference by a skeezy couple we'd met at a government jobseekers class. (We were required to attend it during a downturn in the economy when we were both laid off.) They targeted out of work people who might be desperate enough to give it a try.

1point

Max L. 3 years ago

Here in Italy they just barely post ads in used items stuff for sale asking if somebody is intrested in a small extra earning. Punctually get roasted by everybody and after a while they quit to come back shortly after likewise. No big deal and at every and everyone replies insulting so that's kind of funny

1point

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

It’s definitely a big thing, even in Australia. The 3 most popular I get random messages for is Juiceplus, doterra and scensty. They are members of a couple of mums groups I am on.

1point

Lauren Caswell 3 years ago

I hear u Chris I don't use them either

0points

KombatBunni 3 years ago

I will never forget the damn tupperware parties or bloody amway parties I was forced to attend as a child, or Avon catalogues my mother swore were the best thing for people to buy from! So glad that I came to realise exactly what that crap was as I got older and will avoid anything that so much as even remotely resembles a pyramid scheme. People who push that crap onto others should be shot, and so should the person who invented it!

6points

Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

I feel you. My aunt did all those, and as an adult, I've gone to four-five parties for MLM crap just to be nice to acquaintances, but.... No.

4points

Mewton’s Third Paw 3 years ago

2 things that led to the explosion of MLMs: Social media, and the desperation brought on by the fact that wages haven’t kept up with inflation or production. Just straight up. The “Huns” wouldn’t need to do this if they weren’t desperate for any way out of the hell they live in. The fact that most of them are moms is telling too.

5points

Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

Going off the idea that new mums and stay-home mums need the work/etc. ... and often do, alas. But men do get targeted. Mancavecrafts was one. Vemma, I think. And I've seen guys sell Amway. The sad fact is, people assume direct sales works best on men, but scams work best on women, as if Bernie Madoff and all that didn't prove anyone is a sucker.

2points

giovanna 3 years ago (edited)

I had a friend who fell for this. Some kind of detox/fasting program. She had just had her first child and had lost her regular job. She bought all the starters kit, I think some 600 euros, advertised how including this "company" was, probably sold some products, said it was an investment bla bla. She's not doing it anymore now (2 years after). I kind of feel sorry for her, they took advantage of her vulnerability at the time, though she should have known better.

5points

Max L. 3 years ago

A former colleague too but all she does now is blanting about network marketing, not even more about the products

2points

ƒιѕн 3 years ago (edited)

##*>Make 40k working from home find out how and get 20% off your first order!!!! click this link to sign up now!!!! *

4points

Troux 3 years ago

I am finding a positive correlation between number or emojis and quantity of bullshit.

3points

Seabeast 3 years ago

Nooooo!!! Say it ain't so! 🗡 ☕️ 😝 👓 🦑 🏆

0points

ZenChickChristine 3 years ago

I like certain essential oils because I find the fragrance pleasant, but seriously?! Bayberry might make me a little cheerier because it smells nice but I sure af wouldn’t tell a loved one to dab a little on their foot to cure depression. What the actual f?!

3points

N G 3 years ago

Essential oils essentially smell nice - that's all they do. Now, I will point out that a certain combination of lavender and jasmine does help me sleep, but that's entirely psychosomatic - it triggers a memory of the blanket my nan used to wrap me in when I was little. But unless your grandma also used lavender soap and grew jasmine in the garden where the laundry was hung to dry, it's highly unlikely that you would get even a smidgen of the same effect.

3points

Rae Reyn 3 years ago

MLM hons piss me off so much. I used to get harassed on instrgram by Beach Body "Coaches" who wanted me to join their cult and/or give me advice on how to train. For the record I am an amateur Muay Thai fighter and Spartan Racer and I work with a real licensed professional trainer. But sure, Karen, tell me how to make my workouts more efficient.

3points

Cassie 3 years ago

Before the internet warned us of these things, I had a college business professor who tried to get me into Melaleuca. I had never heard of pyramid schemes or MLM. I signed up so I could buy some of the products and the program wanted me to buy a set amount of product every month and I still cannot fathom how a BUSINESS PROFESSOR at the college level thought a broke college student trying to just survive had any business in this program. Had I realized then what I know now, I probably would have complained to his superiors about it. It was wildly inappropriate.

3points

Laugh or not 3 years ago

Honest question for those of you in the US: is tupperware really a mlm company? In France, you find their products in shops, like any other plastic containers.

3points

Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

At one point, Tupperware was a sell-from-home product but it became a common retail item quite a while back.

5points

Mewton’s Third Paw 3 years ago

It used to be in the 70s I think. Now it’s just normal plastic boxes you can find anywhere.

5points

Laura 2 years ago

Very much still an MLM - and a lot more cringy than ever

0points

Janet C 2 years ago

It didn't start out that way. It is now. https://maketimeonline.com/tupperware-mlm-review

0points

Seabeast 3 years ago (edited)

I think they stopped doing the parties when competing products became readily available in shops. Why sit around drinking cheap wine and eating stale chips to buy storage containers when you can just get them at the grocery store?

0points

julia 3 years ago

i honestly didn’t know and i live in the us.. if it is.. that’s not good

0points

Stannous Flouride 3 years ago

It has recently come to light that one of the greatest pyramid schemes of all time was the "Stop the Steal" campaign which was actively stealing money from its donors. When people made donation they had to seek out, though many lines of type, much in all caps, to box to "Opt out" of repeated donations and surrendered the right to set the frequency of the donations. This led to the Tangerine Toddler's minions setting up weekly auto-pay donations that drained people's bank accounts. The RNC and tRump organizations have so far had to repay over $65,000,000. Only about 20% of what was collected was spent on the legal battle, the rest went into their coffers to spend as they wish.

2points

Sarah 3 years ago

One of the many things he needs to be arrested for.

1point

Seabeast 3 years ago

Years ago I was coming home on the train one night when I overheard a conversation between two men in the facing seats. One was saying that since his brother started selling Amway, he'd cut him (train man) out of his life because Amway told bro to remove all "negative" people from his life. Who did they define as negative? Why people who refuse to sell Amway, of course! MLMs really are cults.

2points

pusheen buttercup 3 years ago

I was young and clueless and nearly got sucked into one of these. We need to educate people as soon as we can, they're targeting younger and younger

2points

Lauren Caswell 3 years ago

Schools needs to teach how no not be scammed ie what a pyramid scheme is etc, how to pay taxes (for USA etc where it's done by the citizens), how to figure a monthly budget with hypothetical outgoings and an unexpected cost near the end of the month, etc. Things we need to know, but many never get explained to them. It's such an important part of knowing how to manage your adult life, and school is supposed to prepare you for today's world not the old world of "learn a skill/get a degree, then get a job for life". Those days are long gone.

0points

Katchen 3 years ago

The podcast “The Dream” is really interesting and explores the world of MLMs.

2points

DogMom 3 years ago

I always said if a product really is so great they wouldn’t need these schemes to sell them.

2points

Celeste Grant 3 years ago

I've had people try to get me to sign up for some kind of aloe Vera juice that they claimed helps with a chronic bowel problem I have. Aloe juice is a known irritant and at best would have made me very sick and at worse could have hospitalised me and left me requiring further surgery. Please do your research, and if you are in any doubt don't ingest anything without checking with your doctor. These companies really don't care if they make you ill as long as they push product onto you and sign you up.

2points

TTorrest Author 3 years ago

I joined LinkdIn because... IDK why. I rarely used it, but apparently, some bot decided to. They sent messages to EVERYONE in my contacts about joining an MLM. I didn't find out until I received a few inbox messages politely declining my offer to join! There were contacts on there whom I barely knew (neighbors, people from junior high, current work associates). I DIED. I went to sign into my profile only to find I'd been kicked off for spamming everyone! So now I can't even send out an explanation. I'm so embarrassed if anyone thinks that's who I am now. Ugh.

2points

Sleazy Weaver 3 years ago

Time to run away & start a new life!

1point

Sinkvenice 3 years ago

This video is hilarious, sums it up brilliantly. https://youtu.be/HMGIbOGu8q0

2points

TheElementalGod️️ 1 year ago

MLMs be like "OMG I JUST MADE $10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 BY WORKING AT HOME SIGN UP MAKE FREE MONEY"

1point

Quinn Alexander 3 years ago

I once almost joined an MLM. Completely by accident. They were advertising for a Customer Service agent on Indeed. When I signed on they immediately demanded I buy their branded $400 Customer Service Test Kit. I never spoke to them since : )

1point

Random Anon 3 years ago

I've encountered these people early on in life and being a lot more naive back then even went for some of these "talks". The business model didn't make sense to me even back then. But one common thing among them is their disdain for people working normal jobs or businesses. Often times, it's fanatical.

1point

Helen Haley 3 years ago

A long time ago I was an extremely sheltered 20 year old who didn't know this sort of thing existed. Got sucked into one for like 6 months. So so much cringe.

1point

Lauren Caswell 3 years ago (edited)

Ignorance from being sheltered is nothing to be ashamed of, I'm sorry you got suckered in, you weren't prepared. I was sheltered too, and I know it was done out of love and with the best of intentions, but I ended up learning a lot of life lessons the hard way too

1point

JonaLou2U 3 years ago

It's always made me sad. These women prey on other women to invest a small fortune in inventory or displays. THAT is where the real money is made. Finding people as desperate as you to feed their families. Shameful!

1point

Something 3 years ago

I hate how they've ruined essential oils. Essential oils can be useful if they are handled properly with the awareness that they are dangerous chemicals. Now if you try to discuss or online research proper culinary use of essential oils, or their use in scented soaps and candles (which can be a fun hobby/activity), you run into people who want to ingest it and put it on their skin undiluted instead of seeking medical care.

1point

Unaffected 2 years ago

If you haven't seen On Becoming a God in Central Florida yet then you simply must! Great dark comedy about MLM. Kirsten Dunst is absolutely hilarious in it!

0points

Janet C 2 years ago

There is NO good MLM. They are all scams. It's why they are illegal in the EU.

0points

Nathan Jones 3 years ago

I have a feeling a lot of these people will be the same ones down the road telling me they've been trying to reach me about my vehicle's extended warranty.

0points

John Montgomery 3 years ago

I think a few friends of mine got into one of those. Has anyone heard of noni juice. It was supposed to be some kind of cure all. They only did it for five years tops.

0points

Barbara Kayton 3 years ago

It took me decades (literally) and many MLMs to realize that they are in fact just "legal" scams. I mean that sincerely. Each one convinces you it's somehow different, and that by giving them thousands and thousands of dollars a month for training and excessive products you cannot afford, and by alienating all your friends, you will somehow make money. Only the founders get rich, along with a few people who hit the lucky sales motherloads. Most "successful" members are, in fact, losing money, due of all the product they must buy. What really got me, however, was the "nutracuticals". Through ongoing medical research, I realized so much of it was not only BS, but life-threatening in the hands of eager salespeople. Often the "data" they use leaves out vital information - like those undissolved pills in the gut being designed to stay intact as carriers through the gut, or have not completed their journey and fully dissolved. Put that money in a bank instead - you'll come ahead.

0points

Freya the Wanderer 3 years ago

A few years ago I applied for a job that sounded promising. I had to drive halfway across town. A bunch of people were signed in, and we watched a video in which (alleged) employees yapped on and on and on and on about how badly they were doing before they came on board this company. This went on for 15-20 minutes. I was about ready to yell "Cut to the chase!" or "Meanwhile, back at the ranch." I managed to sneak out on the pretense of hitting the head.

0points

Maria Rodriguez 3 years ago

I love mlms. Especially when I dog the pushers

-1point

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Logic and Reason 3 years ago (edited)

12points

Erica Schultz Hagan 3 years ago

Which ones? Medically proven by whom? Can you provide the peer reviewed studies?

5points

Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

10points

Lauren Caswell 3 years ago

7points

Chris 3 years ago

I'm not on Facebook or twitter or anything... Is this actually a big thing, or just a few random idiots?

9points

DuchessDegu 3 years ago

It's a big thing, I have 10+ friend requests everyday, followed by invite to groups, followed by dms

12points

Demi Zwaan 3 years ago

Well, mostly an american thing, as most of these posts are. There are just a lot of not very bright people there.

3points

Shadow 3 years ago

2points

Seabeast 3 years ago

1point

Max L. 3 years ago

1point

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

It’s definitely a big thing, even in Australia. The 3 most popular I get random messages for is Juiceplus, doterra and scensty. They are members of a couple of mums groups I am on.

1point

Lauren Caswell 3 years ago

I hear u Chris I don't use them either

0points

KombatBunni 3 years ago

6points

Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

I feel you. My aunt did all those, and as an adult, I've gone to four-five parties for MLM crap just to be nice to acquaintances, but.... No.

4points

Mewton’s Third Paw 3 years ago

5points

Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

2points

giovanna 3 years ago (edited)

5points

Max L. 3 years ago

A former colleague too but all she does now is blanting about network marketing, not even more about the products

2points

ƒιѕн 3 years ago (edited)

##*>Make 40k working from home find out how and get 20% off your first order!!!! click this link to sign up now!!!! *

4points

Troux 3 years ago

I am finding a positive correlation between number or emojis and quantity of bullshit.

3points

Seabeast 3 years ago

Nooooo!!! Say it ain't so! 🗡 ☕️ 😝 👓 🦑 🏆

0points

ZenChickChristine 3 years ago

3points

N G 3 years ago

3points

Rae Reyn 3 years ago

3points

Cassie 3 years ago

3points

Laugh or not 3 years ago

Honest question for those of you in the US: is tupperware really a mlm company? In France, you find their products in shops, like any other plastic containers.

3points

Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

At one point, Tupperware was a sell-from-home product but it became a common retail item quite a while back.

5points

Mewton’s Third Paw 3 years ago

It used to be in the 70s I think. Now it’s just normal plastic boxes you can find anywhere.

5points

Laura 2 years ago

Very much still an MLM - and a lot more cringy than ever

0points

Janet C 2 years ago

It didn't start out that way. It is now. https://maketimeonline.com/tupperware-mlm-review

0points

Seabeast 3 years ago (edited)

0points

julia 3 years ago

i honestly didn’t know and i live in the us.. if it is.. that’s not good

0points

Stannous Flouride 3 years ago

2points

Sarah 3 years ago

One of the many things he needs to be arrested for.

1point

Seabeast 3 years ago

2points

pusheen buttercup 3 years ago

I was young and clueless and nearly got sucked into one of these. We need to educate people as soon as we can, they're targeting younger and younger

2points

Lauren Caswell 3 years ago

0points

Katchen 3 years ago

The podcast “The Dream” is really interesting and explores the world of MLMs.

2points

DogMom 3 years ago

I always said if a product really is so great they wouldn’t need these schemes to sell them.

2points

Celeste Grant 3 years ago

2points

TTorrest Author 3 years ago

2points

Sleazy Weaver 3 years ago

Time to run away & start a new life!

1point

Sinkvenice 3 years ago

This video is hilarious, sums it up brilliantly. https://youtu.be/HMGIbOGu8q0

2points

TheElementalGod️️ 1 year ago

1point

Quinn Alexander 3 years ago

1point

Random Anon 3 years ago

1point

Helen Haley 3 years ago

A long time ago I was an extremely sheltered 20 year old who didn't know this sort of thing existed. Got sucked into one for like 6 months. So so much cringe.

1point

Lauren Caswell 3 years ago (edited)

1point