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Girl power is amazing! There’s nothing that women can’t accomplish when they band together to build each other up, and the bond of sisterhood can be incredibly powerful. But unfortunately, thanks to pesky internalized misogyny, some women out there need a little reminder that we should all be on the same team.

Below, you’ll find some of the cringiest posts from the Not Like The Other Girls subreddit. This group calls out "pick me girls" who have decided to put other women down in an attempt to prove how unique and special they are. Enjoy scrolling through these photos that might give you secondhand embarrassment, and be sure to upvote the ones that remind you to support other women!

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Definitely Not Like Other Girls

Definitely Not Like Other Girls

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Woman Posts Cute Video Of Husband Helping Her Get Around Hours After Giving Birth

Woman Posts Cute Video Of Husband Helping Her Get Around Hours After Giving Birth

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A Wild Reddit Notliketheotherparents

A Wild Reddit Notliketheotherparents

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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hikes are no substitute for the playground. Why can't they do both?

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“She’s not like other girls!” We’re all familiar with this phrase that became an internet phenomenon in the early 2010s. Girls who love eating pizza, who drink beer but never gain weight, girls who look like models without wearing makeup and girls who are just “one of the boys” because women never want to be friends with them.

There’s nothing inherently wrong with being unique, and we all have special quirks that will make us stand out. But the idea of claiming that you’re “not like other girls” doesn’t just celebrate one person’s uniqueness, it also implies that all other women are a monolith. And it perpetuates the idea that interesting women who may not like stereotypically feminine things are rare. 

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Why Is It Always Sourdough And Dresses?

Why Is It Always Sourdough And Dresses?

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Worst I Have Ever Seen

Worst I Have Ever Seen

She preaches shes better than women getting degrees and not having children because by being a stay at home mom on her farm with her 4 kids and pregnant at 23 years old is "going against the grain" as if thats not what women were forced into for thousands of years because of the patriarchy and societal expectations of women .. they're not vaccinated and "unschooled" (?) and now shes into "free birthing" which is an extremely dangerous way to give birth (no check ups, no prenatal care, no birthing guide, no meds, no nothing..) she is seriously psychologically f*cked up for thinking this is the best way to care for your family. And as a woman who's getting her masters and doesn't want kids, f*ck you I am better than you. Read a f*cking book.

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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Obviously, women didn't like being slaves trapped in the house. If you want to play frontier-mom, go for it. But women are just like men, we all have different talents and skills. I can rebuild an engine and code. I prefer to be a member of the 21st century not the 6th.

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Surprised How Many Women Replied To This

Surprised How Many Women Replied To This

My issue isn’t with women who want to stay home, it’s the way he speaks to his partner and all these women are acting like they would be fine being spoke to like that

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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's a reason a man's body is designed to impregnate a woman but not to carry a pregnancy. It's because his intended purpose is to be used as breeding stock and then get the hell out of her life. (in case it's necessary, disclaimer, this is sarcasm.)

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The Not Like The Other Girls subreddit has been around for years now, and it has never had a shortage of content. The community has 944k members, and it’s one of the largest subreddits on the platform. But just like everything else, it has changed a bit over time. A few years ago, the posts may have been more focused on girls who want everyone to know that they don’t wear makeup, don’t like “girly” things and don’t ever plan on getting married.  

Today, however, there seems to be an influx of women posting online about how they’re not like other girls because they’re not feminists. Trad wives are becoming increasingly popular online, and today, lots of “pick me” girls seem to be conservative, anti-abortion and really into drinking raw milk for some reason. 

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I’m Not Like Other Girls I Make Bone Broth

I’m Not Like Other Girls I Make Bone Broth

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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd like to opt for the Sugar Daddy in Greece option please.

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#9

Love When This Like This Show Up On My Insta

Love When This Like This Show Up On My Insta

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Regardless of what makes a woman believe that she’s not like the rest of us, it’s sad to see girls who want to separate themselves from other women. The women that I know are strong, brilliant, brave, creative, intelligent, hilarious and fascinating. I would love to be like them! But sadly, many of us have been taught from a young age that we should be in competition with other women and should compare ourselves to other girls, so unless we unlearn that toxic idea, it can be easy to fall into a pattern of trying to prove that we’re better than other women. 

#10

"She Was Not Like Other Girls"

"She Was Not Like Other Girls"

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CK
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But also, they eat 4,000 calories a meal while being thin with little to moderate muscle definition.

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First Post Here, I Just Hate Book Shaming In General

First Post Here, I Just Hate Book Shaming In General

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Bart
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nothing screams I need attention more than putting 19th century Russian writers on the line... (and yes, I know Kafka is Czech)

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#12

Friend Of A Friend Made This Post. Ick Ick Ick All Around

Friend Of A Friend Made This Post. Ick Ick Ick All Around

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poison Ivy
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most women,and some married women like myself, (32 years) still dress up. We dress for ourselves and our men. Grow up! Hoe!

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Recently, the “not like other girls” women have also been labeled “pick me girls.” But they’re essentially the same archetype, women who go out of their way to separate themselves from other girls and gain male approval. But according to life coach Bayu Prihandito, we should approach this topic with empathy.

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“People, especially young women as they continue to grow up, have to navigate a society filled with mixed messages about their worth, identity, and the roles they are expected to play,” Prihandito told CNN. “And you have social media, the usual suspect, amplifying these messages and creating an environment where external validation is not just sought after but often seems necessary.”

#14

On A Facebook Group For "Boys Only"

On A Facebook Group For "Boys Only"

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Stardust she/her
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dude, even I don’t wear dresses & skirts but that’s not my entire personality trait and I don’t feel like I’m not a girl because of that. You’re not special for doing something that is not even uncommon

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#15

I Hold A Ps4 Controller, I’m A Real Gamer Girl™️

I Hold A Ps4 Controller, I’m A Real Gamer Girl™️

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CK
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do the "actual" gamers think being a gamer is such an honored title?

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Internalized misogyny is a powerful and insidious thing that women need to be aware of to be able to break. Society tells us that women are one-dimensional beings who should love the color pink, taking care of the home, raising children and being submissive. And while there’s absolutely nothing wrong with any of those things if you genuinely want and enjoy them, the problem arises when girls are told that if they’re not like that, they must be super special and unique and quirky.   

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Woman

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Lost Penny
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Be careful what you wish for. "Remember that nut-and-a-half I used to date 10 years ago? Wonder if some unfortunate soul ended up being stuck with her..." is hardly something to boast about.

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#18

Obvious Mental Problem Diagnosed Based On Liking LED Zeppelin

Obvious Mental Problem Diagnosed Based On Liking LED Zeppelin

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It’s not these women’s fault that they’ve been sold the idea that most girls fit into a cookie-cutter mold. They did not come up with this idea themselves. However, in this day and age, we should not be perpetuating the belief that some women are better than others or that being “unique” makes you more valuable or attractive. Sadly, the media has done a great job at convincing men and women that girls who eat pizza or drink beer or actually like to spend all day in the kitchen are incredibly rare. 

#19

I’m Not A Regular Mom, I Just Enable My Husband

I’m Not A Regular Mom, I Just Enable My Husband

There is literally nothing that makes me hotter than women who endorse allowing your partner/spouse to get a total free pass from parenting, helping around the house, or having to do anything but relax because they bring home a paycheck.

Especially because so many women get stuck in sh*tty abusive relationships (physically, emotionally, financially, etc) and are made to think it’s the “norm” or “natural order.”

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#20

Found On Tiktok

Found On Tiktok

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Jul_Jul_C
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hitting on the neighbour out of sheer pettiness. How fresh!

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#21

No, It's Embarrassing To Put Down Other Women At A Party

No, It's Embarrassing To Put Down Other Women At A Party

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Lost Penny
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ri-iiight... That's why you are standing alone by the door without a single person in sight. Whatever makes you feel better I suppose.

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The manic pixie dream girl is a prime example of a “not like the other girls” woman that often appears in TV shows and films. This could be Alaska in Looking for Alaska, Ramona Flowers in Scott Pilgrim v. The World, Clementine in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Summer in 500 Days of Summer and countless other female characters. This archetype is often portrayed through the male gaze and only there to enhance the male protagonist’s life or story. They usually don’t have much of a plot or development of their own and often leave him once they’ve served their purpose.   

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She's Not Like Other Moms

She's Not Like Other Moms

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🦄 Unicorn Princess
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ummmmm no! I had a c-section with my first and a vbac with my second. Recovery with my second daughter was much easier.

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On R/Askreddit

On R/Askreddit

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Little Wonder
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Men, of course, never express preferences when it comes to how women look or act.

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#24

Coworkers Talk

Coworkers Talk

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Lost Penny
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you can overhear people talk about The Bachelor while listening to a book about physics, you are not listening to a book about physics really well. Invest in a better pair of headphones.

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Overall, the world should be much kinder to women. It seems like we can never win, whether we love Taylor Swift and Stanley cups or sports and metal music. Someone will always be judging us for our choices, so the least we can do is not judge each other and instead lift one another up. Women are awesome, regardless of what career path they choose and what they order at a restaurant! And we’re even more powerful when we work together.  

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I Was All For This Video Until She Started Putting Down Other Women For Their Wedding Dresses

I Was All For This Video Until She Started Putting Down Other Women For Their Wedding Dresses

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Crystal Spencer
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is drop dead gorgeous and I agree that there are some awful wedding dresses out there but she should have stopped after the 4th screenshot. It's not her place to attack others choices, just to lift up her own choice.

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#26

That Clapping Emoji Doe

That Clapping Emoji Doe

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You’re Not Quirky

You’re Not Quirky

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Little Wonder
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Women's rights got you to where you are today. It wasn't so long ago women couldn't open their own bank account, work after marriage, enroll in university, vote, keep their earnings...

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We hope these photos aren’t making you too uncomfortable, pandas. We know how cringey they can be, and we can only hope that some of them are satire. But if they’re sincere, we hope that these women will realize how much better life can be when they stop comparing themselves to other women. Keep upvoting the pics you find particularly painful, and then if you’re interested in seeing even more “pick me” girls, check out this Bored Panda article next! 

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#28

Her Husband Doesn’t Allow Her To Have Male Friends

Her Husband Doesn’t Allow Her To Have Male Friends

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Internalized Misogyny Is Truly A Trip

Internalized Misogyny Is Truly A Trip

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Emerald Joanna
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This person is really missing out on some beautiful female friendships. I absolutely adore women & my girlfriends. I see all women as potential friends, comrades, sisters.

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I Can’t Even Think Of A Clever Caption For This

I Can’t Even Think Of A Clever Caption For This

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RabidChild
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ministry of the womb? BRB...gotta get something to wash this bile out of my mouth

Frog On A Log
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm so confused, does she think boys don't have hair or emotions??

Sarah Kathrin Matsoukis
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You don't have to pay for anyone's wedding, boys are hormonal bitchlords too, they can do their own hair, every child is a financial burden

Makenzie McNeal
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ma'am I find the way you talk about their wombs creepy, none of them look any older than ten, chill tf out it's weird.

ThisIsMyDisplayName
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Seven wombs to be given to the Lord"? "Ministry of the Womb"? This is Handmaid's Tale territory.

T J R
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the looks she says people give her for having 7 daughters is actually looks those people are giving the 7 daughters for having to deal with a whack job of a mom.

Mermeow Overlord (they/she)
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Apparently sons don't have weddings, hair, or emotions according to the third paragraph.

Belladonna.dreams
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds like those girls are gonna be brainwashed by the cult that got their mother.

MissMePhoenix
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I reallyyyyy hope those girls got out before the cult strengthened!

Upstaged75
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those poor brainwashed girls! I hope they grow up to understand what BS this is.

I_Am_So_????
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...and up to 7 lesbians that you'll ostracize and pretend never existed.

Jon Steensen
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8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well except for the periods, those girls are likely to be what you end up raising them to. Don't want to pay for weddings or for them to be a financial burden? Teach them how to earn money, so they can pay for themselves without problems. Don't like hormonal time bombs, teach them to use their heads and stay in control so they won't let their emotions run wild. Teach them how to wash and brush their hair and how to do a simple braid to protect it, and quelsh the idea that hair needs to look like a L'oreal comercial whenever it pops up. Teach them about life, and what is reasonable to expect of it, that dreaming is ok, but must be realistic and that you must put in effort to make them come true.... and please stop thinking of them as "wombs". That is just such a small part of a person, and don't objectify them as things for the lord! They are individuals in their own right, and your job is to guide and help them through life, not to decide their future.

zububonsai
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I couldn't of planned..." sorry, could some English native explain to me the finer points of her obviously superior use of your language? It's only my third foreign language, I'm afraid (and uncouth for not understanding her).

Lee Stone
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8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Of" can function as an auxiliary verb *technically*. There are some that believe that this use of the word "of" is just incorrect transcription of the contraction "could've", however use of the word of as an auxiliary verb in place of "have" is an awkward but accepted usage.

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DC
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you're birthing for whatever sort of lord, rather just don't.

ImATotalTina
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m willing to bet they they got stuck with the worst names, too

Danish Susanne
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I cannot quite understand this. If she didn't want children how did "god" give her 7? Handed over or what?

Paul Brown
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Damn!! I thought men and the whole Alpha male thing was nuts, but these women are just as nutty.

Elise Steinauer
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So many words to say "I see 7 girls who I am going to teach that they are nothing more than slaves, and it is TOTALLY NOT WEIRD AT ALL that I am thinking about my young children's wombs"

Lee Stone
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of that pervy line in the golden girls where Sophia complains about how disappointed she was to discover that 7 brides for 7 brothers was a musical. God that show was so incredible and ahead of its time. Not perfect by today's standards, but not as far as you'd expect!

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Chad Chapman
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Any mention of "God," or "The Lord," instantly disqualifies the speaker of even the slightest semblance of cogence, reason, or sanity

geezeronthehill
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

God didn't give her girls. Birth gender is determined by the male contribution. He hubby is shooting daughter sperm cells.

KatSaidWhat
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's some old movie, can't remember the name, something about 7 brides... 😋

lost hedgehog
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i don’t rlly see a problem with this… she wasn’t putting down other woman she was just expressing her gratitude to the lord… idk maybe it’s just me

DCwuk
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Biggest mistake is to think God is involved in this.

DCwuk
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Biggest mistake is that she thinks this has something to do with God.

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Live and let live, her faith doesn't hurt me. I don't get why most of you sound so damn offended. It's not that serious. You don't have faith? That's ok, just let others have theirs. Doesn't affect your daily life, so keep it moving.

and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m sorry did you miss the bit about “wombs to give to the lord”? There is NO wholesome way to read that.

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