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Some of the best wordsmiths that ever lived wrote classic novels and poems that stood the test of time. But in today’s digital age, you will find many of them in comment boxes all over the internet. 

Enter the Rare Compliments subreddit, which collects screenshots of the most uniquely worded praises you will read online. Many of these may induce amused laughter while making you wonder, “How did they come up with that?” 

We’ve compiled the best ones from the group, showing that comment sections aren’t always filled with toxicity. They may also inspire you to be more creative the next time you give someone a verbal pat on the back.

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    #2

    Rip Jimmy Carter

    Side-by-side photos with a rare compliment caption comparing resemblance.

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    Stannous Flouride
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    3 weeks ago

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    Regina Holt
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The tangerine toddler and his right-hand man Elon mush are c*****g so many important things. A$$holes.

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    Passerby
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    2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What the heck. Even normal word like cutting is subjected to censor now? That's ridiculous. Maybe every freaking word in the future will be censored because it is remotely related to crimes and death. *Edit: wait, mine isn't censored. Was yours just one-off thing? Weird nonetheless.

    Tom Brincefield
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are types of self harm that include cutting themselves, especially prevalent among teenagers.

    Ben Aziza
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    2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is still not a reason. Censorship and avoidance of "triggering" has literally been scientifically proven to cause more damage than good... As when you give a "trigger" warning. It not only introduces the same kind of bad reaction of the people who would be "triggered" but now it has a bigger "AOE" as in it will damage MUCH MORE since you kinda hit all the traumas and phobias imaginable... Above all it is just simply f*****g dumb... The kind of ppl who can be triggered have to get treatment and not force the entire world to bend... As the world is not the one we see in that 80ies movie "demolision man"... If it was... it would be a f*****g nightmare too...

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

    Ben, it’s not done to avoid “triggering.” It’s an advertiser requirement because they don’t want their ads appearing next to certain topics. The script merely looks for the presence of words and not the contact (though this will change as scripts use AI libraries). Meanwhile, all the b******g in the world won’t change anything,

    Another Panda
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There needs to be another arrow. I agree with you, and am enraged.

    Ben Aziza
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are non profits organizations. The only way a president could interfear with them is if they can proove there is corruption going on. Maybe it is one such case but ppl are blinded by the "orange man baddd" or "biden is a pedooo" political tribe b******t going on in the usa? Can you explain why this is a bad/good thing then? What are the reasons stated behind the seizing of billions? If orange just doing this JUST to be comically evil? or is it a money laundering scheme like many of and i mean A FUCKTON of non profits?

    Stannous Flouride
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.reuters.com/world/us/senators-seek-answers-epa-effort-claw-back-20-billion-climate-funds-2025-02-24/

    Ben Aziza
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Democrat senator seeking answers does not answer my questions. It validates that this is American political tribe bs. Now why would orange man do the comically evil thing of going after non profits? No reason?

    Stannous Flouride
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Revenge on the American people or instructions from Putler are my top two guesses. And, btw- I completely agree that the Democrats should have had a strategy in place starting 2 years ago when P2025 was first publicized. Instead Pelosi & Schumer were more concerned with keeping the progressive people off of committees. A lot of what is happening is due to their lack of leadership.

    Stannous Flouride
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It took all of 15 seconds to find a bunch. I chose Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/senators-seek-answers-epa-effort-claw-back-20-billion-climate-funds-2025-02-24/

    John West
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    2 weeks ago

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    Of course, this has already been proven false,

    Stannous Flouride
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.reuters.com/world/us/senators-seek-answers-epa-effort-claw-back-20-billion-climate-funds-2025-02-24/

    Chris
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No comments on the uncanny resemblance bt Carter and Johansson. You ppl are obsessed.

    Eugenia 🇮🇹🤌
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is uncanny, but what's going on in USA is way uncannier. If I were an american citizen couldn't stop thinking about it either

    General Stukov
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think about it zero. I don't pay attention to the fear mongering news or listen to idiots on the internet. The amount of people who are able to see the long game knows what's going on but for the sake of coming here and enjoying things, keep your political bullcrap to yourself. I don't know you all, i don't care to know a majority of you, stop shouting off garbage you're just parroting from the same news networks run by those billionaires you hate so much. Want a true cause. Get behind right to repair. Get behind causes that actually makes differences in everyone's life for the better, just not one specific group.

    Margaret H
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would be fascinating to trace the DNA back. A common ancestor would not be a surprise.

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    #3

    A Wonderful Compliment For A Wonderful Man

    Man with white hair and glasses in an office; highlighted comment calls him "the embodiment of science."

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

    Sir Martyn Poliakoff!! He is super cool. See him in Periodic Videos on Youtube. Even if you could care less about chemistry, you will enjoy this fine gentleman.

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    While this list is about rare compliments, how they were delivered draws more attention here. The unique blend of wit and humor made these comments worthy of a screenshot and share. 

    Journalist and Harvard University lecturer James Geary published a book in 2018 titled Wit’s End: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It. In it, he mentioned that wit essentially establishes a common ground between entirely different ideas. 

    #4

    Funny Rare Compliment Found On R/Rareinsults

    Police officer smiling while holding a phone, with a humorous online comment about rare compliments below.

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    Scott Rackley
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, I've seen this video. She's talking to a scammer, messing with him.

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    #6

    The Best Compliment A Goth Girl Could Get

    Person in goth attire holding a drink, receiving rare compliments online, with a plaid skirt and layered necklaces.

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    madeleine f
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    See, you can make a positive comment about a women with exposed skin without being a sexist or smutty.

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    “(Wit) consists in binding together remote and separate notions, finding similarity in dissimilar things (or dissimilarity in similar things), and drawing the mind from one word to another,” Geary wrote. 

    Geary adds that a witty person’s brain has far fewer inhibitions and “uncensored access to associations.”

    #8

    I Found This On An R/Askreddit Thread Where The Question Was "What Is Your Biggest Flex?"

    Reddit conversation on r/rarecompliments about a bone marrow donation with rare compliments.

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    #9

    Sometimes Youtube Comments Are Wholesome

    Older man in a pink shirt, captioned with a rare compliment about love and family before work.

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    Not everyone may have the same sharp wit as the commenters on this list. Fortunately, it’s a skill you can develop if you feel like you lack it. In an interview with Boston.com, Geary gave some tips, beginning with practicing puns. 

    In the interview, Geary gave this simple pun as an example: “‘What branch of the army do babies join? The infantry.” It is easily understood, which draws an easy laugh. As Geary explains, it puts everyone on the same wavelength.

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    #10

    Task Failed Successfully

    Notification showing a declined request to join a group, suggesting a surprise rare compliment by exclusion.

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    Winter Of George

    Social media post sharing a rare compliment about job interview strategy, described as having "George Costanza vibes."

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    Taking things literally is another way to sharpen your wit. Geary says interpreting daily symbolisms at face value allows for clever delivery. 

    As an example, he used one of comedian Steven Wright's famous one-liners: “When everything is coming your way, you’re in the wrong lane.”

    #13

    Saving The Planet One Tweet At A Time

    Screenshot of tweets about a rare compliment on taking cars off the road with a tweet.

    Andrew Tate has been detained following the video he made in response to Greta's tweet, so he won't be able to drive the 33 cars he owns.

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    #15

    Found Another Gem On Youtube

    Screenshot of a rare compliment referencing Bob Ross's quote about happy accidents.

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    Nosirrow
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I picked a psychologist at random for a free consultation. Got berated and criticised so badly after 10 min of taking. She wouldn't let me answer her questions or correct her. Later, I checked her description and she wrote she doesn't believe in accidents, so if you choose her, it's for a reason. Yeah, a reason to finally lose faith in humanity.

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    One point Geary made is that wit and humor don’t necessarily have to go hand in hand. In a 2019 talk at the Chautaqua Institution, he explained that the slight difference is that the former requires more mental exercise. 

    “Like juggling, wit is keeping a lot of different ideas, a lot of balls, in the air at the same time,” he said, emphasizing that wittiness is about “finding novel combinations about things.”

    #18

    The Man Did Indeed Have A Nice Voice

    Online comment about a man's fantastic voice, expressing enjoyment of listening even to mundane text like shampoo bottles.

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    Lady Eowyn
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad used to say someone had a telephone book voice, a voice so beautiful you would happily listen to him (usually a him) read the telephone book. For those of us who remember telephone books.

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    #19

    At First I Was Like Huh? Then I Get It

    Band performing in a room with Christmas outfits, with a comment saying, "You girls are cooler than the other side of the pillow."

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    #20

    Creative And Rare Compliment Found On Youtube

    Screenshot of a rare compliment in a YouTube comment under a Lana Del Rey song video.

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    #21

    Too Effortlessly Cool For Me

    Rare compliment comment about a song being effortlessly cool, shared online with 2.9K likes and 65 replies.

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    cj be like
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now i wanna know what song this is so i can feel feeble and inferior compared to its awesomeness

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    #22

    On An Elvis Blue Suede Shoes Post On Yt

    Performer on stage with a guitar, receiving a humorous rare compliment comparing his hair to modern singers' talent.

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    Colin Matthews
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Listen to him sing "lord you gave me a mountain to climb" genuinely able to hit those notes and hold them

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    #24

    Racc Vibes

    Comment giving a rare compliment: "You give off raccoon vibes in the most adorable way."

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    #25

    On A Video Of A Robot Experts Explaining Robotics

    Screenshot of a rare compliment comment about retaking a class, with 2.6K likes and 7 replies.

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    #28

    On A Video Featuring Dale The Tiktok Self Defense Instructor

    Online compliment about Dale offering rides to kids' friends, highlighting kindness.

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    Lyoness
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sad that these comments went to the worst possible interpretation.

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    #29

    One Of The Nicest Compliments I Have Gotten On Reddit. :)

    Comment reading "If Bob Ross played the banjo," showcases a rare compliment online.

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    Oskar vanZandt
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    2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have love for Bob Ross... Only discovered him in the last decade, but he was posthumously a legend to me straight away.

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    #30

    Anyone Remember The Gta 6 Leaks

    Paris Hilton in a glamorous outfit with sunglasses, compared to a GTA loading screen; a rare compliment.

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    #31

    Was Told To Post Here, Can’t Tell Whether It’s An Insult Or A Compliment But Mans A Good Looking Guy Imo And In The Other Sub’s Opinion!

    Man with beard in sunlight, labeled "480 BC genetics," capturing a rare compliment online.

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    #32

    One Of The Best Compliments To Be Honest

    Text message showing a rare compliment comparing room setup to Courage the Cowardly Dog's iconic room.

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    #33

    Online Friend After Hearing My Voice For The First Time

    Text exchange with rare compliments describing someone's voice as autumn and pumpkin spice.

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    #34

    Damn If Only I Could Do It When She's In Front Of Me

    Text exchange showing rare compliments about a girl's beauty in private conversation.

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    #35

    Anyone Wanna Make A Pact?

    Person holding a terrarium, receiving a rare compliment about looking like a magical fae.

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    Doug Moyer
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But the fae's deal is unlikely to be beneficial to the mortal...

    #36

    My Great Grandfather Would Probably Recognize That One

    Rare compliments thread on Reddit's WallStreetBets with humorous exchanges about Bugblatter Beast theory and being hip.

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    #38

    A Shiny Compliment

    Musician playing guitar in studio with rare compliment about their music being a "rope of pearls" visible in comments.

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    #40

    Bald

    Man with headphones and a microphone receiving a rare compliment online about his bald head.

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    #42

    I Do Like Tiramisu

    Screenshot of comments on a video, discussing rare compliments and featuring creative and heartfelt exchanges.

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

    Came back with a bowl of strawberries with sugar sprinkled on it....

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    #43

    This Is My Partner Of Three Years <3

    Text message saying, "The amount of times in a day you completely dumbfound me is incomprehensible," showcasing rare compliments.

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    Owen
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one could be either a compliment or insult. Maybe both at once. 🤔

    #44

    I Miss Early Twd

    Men working outdoors; a comment praises Glenn's look as similar to a Pokémon trainer.

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    #45

    On Mario Duplantier From Gojira

    Comment praising a drummer's Moeller technique, comparing fluidity to baby diarrhea.

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    #46

    Friend Wanted Me To Post This Here Soo

    Text conversation with emojis, featuring a humorous exchange about rare compliments.

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    #47

    That Being Said I’m Keeping The Hat

    Person wearing a hat receives a rare compliment on their unique style in an online chat.

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why this one isn't higher is 100% beyond me. This is hilarious!

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    #48

    "Such A Nice Painting"

    Comment with a rare compliment comparing beauty to a soft blanket.

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    #49

    Does He Pay His Taxes Earlier Though?

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    #50

    I Found This Posititve Comment On Youtube

    Text complimenting Andrei's unique animation style, impossible to deepfake.

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    #51

    Was It Too Far ?

    Woman takes a selfie in a purple dress, followed by humorous rare compliments in tweet replies.

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    #52

    From A Video Of A Guy Playing Night Of Nights On A Phone

    A humorous rare compliment about someone blocking rain with a finger, displayed below a video of dialing a phone.

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    #53

    What The Hell Does This Mean

    Chat exchange sharing a rare compliment about art, humorously likening it to tasty gouda cheese.

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    OzzyTheMano (They/Them)
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "eating" someone's art is a form of expression saying you envy that person's art and wish to be as good an artist as them.

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    #54

    Disney Movie

    Rare compliment saying someone could star in a Disney Channel movie.

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    #55

    Well That’s Nice I Guess

    Man receiving rare compliments on video, compared to a healthier, happier character.

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is his sodaStream beverage opaque?! I'm scared!

    #56

    Reverse L Bozo

    Text screenshot of rare compliments about life achievements and gaming skills.

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    #57

    It Was On A Roblox Edit

    Comment displaying a rare compliment with 69 likes, expressing extreme approval using humor.

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    #59

    Please Help I Still Don’t Know What It Even Means

    Rare compliment message: "Lenny, you remind me of a Twitch chat in a good way," shared in an online conversation.

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    #60

    God=artist

    Text compliment: "Those nips tho sometimes god does work with two hands" by user vwbn96, sharing a rare compliment.

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    #61

    On A Post About A New Laptop

    Comments sharing rare compliments in a humorous Reddit thread.

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    Poll Question

    How do you feel about finding unique compliments in online comment sections?

    It's great, positivity is needed

    I enjoy the creativity

    It's surprising but welcome

    I prefer traditional compliments