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Arguably the rhetorical device of our era is the insult. Even people at the top realize its power. Take Donald Trump for example. He understood that insults make news, and rode to the presidency on a stream of "losers", "elites" and "nasty" women.

The entire Internet is full of insults too. And while it's up for debate when (if ever) belittling someone is a morally right way of interacting with them, one can't help but appreciate the poetry that goes into a brilliant diss. And there is no place where good insults are valued more than the subreddit Rare Insults. With over 1.6 million members, this online community is on a mission to spice up their vocabulary, collecting the most savage insults they can find. Below is the stuff they have found lately, and you can access their older posts in an earlier Bored Panda article here.

The first thing you see when you open up r/RareInsults is its cover image—the king of hurting people's feelings, chef Gordon Ramsay, and his quote: "You guys cook like old people f**k." One of the subreddit's moderators, Tycoinator, told Bored Panda that it was their CSS mod who chose to put up those words because "it's pretty f**kin funny." Can't argue with that.

"Gordon Ramsey is an exemplary example of someone who is known for their unique and rare insults," Tycoinator said. "Also, he's really handsome and we all wanted to see his face whenever we opened up the subreddit."

As ruthless as some of these insults are, the subreddit does have its limits. "Any racist and really hateful insults will be removed," the moderator said. "Commonly posted insults and non-rare insults are also a big no-no."

Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D., ABPP, a Professor Emerita of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, thinks the first step after you're insulted is deciding on the nature of the insult and whether it is poking into a fundamental aspect of your identity. "Making fun of your shirt or hat is entirely different than having an insult directed at your body, your sexual history, or sexual orientation," she wrote. "The insulter may not intend to be mean, but by tapping into your deepest layer of identity, it's going to strike a nerve. Such direct aims at your personhood constitute harassment and may call for you to take action to call out the perpetrator especially if this is occurring in the workplace."

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"Opening the channels of communication instead of retreating into insecurity and anxiety about a possible insult will allow you to gain the data that will allow you to proceed accordingly. It would be nice if we lived in a world without either obvious or subtle insults, but since we don't, you can at least gain insight into the feelings these provoke within you. Fulfillment may not always be within the realm of possibility in your relationships, but by handling these unpleasantries, you can improve your chances of achieving it."

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You Know He’s Right

You Know He’s Right

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On A Facebook Post About Lil Pump And Eminem

On A Facebook Post About Lil Pump And Eminem

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Nature Documentarys Are Awesome

Nature Documentarys Are Awesome

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

This is an insult from someone who has had enough of their colleagues

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Mrs. Two Red Chevrons

Mrs. Two Red Chevrons

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Now That's Dedication

Now That's Dedication

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I Speak 4 Languages This Hits Differently

I Speak 4 Languages This Hits Differently

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Dude Looks Bigger Than The Other Pic

Dude Looks Bigger Than The Other Pic

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A Considerable Overlap

A Considerable Overlap

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

Sorry bears, if you don't stop being clever, we may have to reduce your brain cells.

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I'm Never Wearing This Again

I'm Never Wearing This Again

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I’m Not Sure If This An Insult Or Just An Extremely Accurate Description Of Adam Driver

I’m Not Sure If This An Insult Or Just An Extremely Accurate Description Of Adam Driver

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Kinda Reminds Me Of The Time In Gym.

Kinda Reminds Me Of The Time In Gym.

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

Hahaha so true. My old P.E teacher/art teacher looked like Ellen DeGeneres and her name was also Ellen. I am not shitting you either.

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Initial Rare Insult With The Meta Follow Up

Initial Rare Insult With The Meta Follow Up

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The Best One From This Thread

The Best One From This Thread

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King Bezos The Burned

King Bezos The Burned

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The Ring Gauntlet

The Ring Gauntlet

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

Celebrities fall in & out of relationships every other week. Who cares? It's ridiculous what we as a species deem important.

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Scary Movie 2

Scary Movie 2

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

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Take my strong hand!

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They Do Look Alike To Be Fair

They Do Look Alike To Be Fair

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Redder Than A Tomato.

Redder Than A Tomato.

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Yee Haw Fellers, We Only Gots Ourselves One Bar

Yee Haw Fellers, We Only Gots Ourselves One Bar

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They Do Have A Sort Of “Witchy” Look To Them.

They Do Have A Sort Of “Witchy” Look To Them.

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Don't Know If It's A Rare Insult Or Compliment

Don't Know If It's A Rare Insult Or Compliment

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On Adam Levine's Tattoos

On Adam Levine's Tattoos

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And Are The Same People Who Think That Iran Is In The USA

And Are The Same People Who Think That Iran Is In The USA

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Imagine Being Intellectual On Reddit

Imagine Being Intellectual On Reddit

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

Ooo, adding that one to my insult list to. It will be right under ‘Go eat an unseasoned carpet you quarter cup of warm mayonnaise’

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

Conversations on Reddit can hardly be considered "intellectual" anyway lol

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

they bring “down” the intellectual tone of the conversation “down” several notches. the conversation was never really that intellectual to begin with.

Mike Feinerman
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A warm toilet seat would know better than to use a double negative when compaining that a post "bring(s) down the intellectual tone" of a reddit thread.

Nothanks L. Walk
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Japanese toilets have water channels to warm the seat for you, how is this an insult?

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

I think cold toilet seat would be better, no? Because when you sit on a cold toilet seat it's jarring.

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

No. NOTHING beats the disquiet when you sit down on a toilet and it's still warm. *shudder*

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On Today’s Episode Of The Ellen Show

On Today’s Episode Of The Ellen Show

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

Had to actually call out out on a rotary phone a couple years ago. OMG! It took forever to dial! I grew up with these

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She Didn’t Say Nothin... She Just Had That Look

She Didn’t Say Nothin... She Just Had That Look

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

Neighbor lost her key and asked me to help her break in. Said plainly: of all of the people here you look like the one who knows how to do this.

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Singularity Lesson For Thottery

Singularity Lesson For Thottery

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

Oooh, I'd love to have been there when she took that photo! My great-grandparents were murdered there and I would love to tell her what they went through.

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The Ratio On This Tweet Is Good, But The Replies Hidden By The Op Were Even Better

The Ratio On This Tweet Is Good, But The Replies Hidden By The Op Were Even Better

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

Oh please, Jenna Marbles (the woman in the pictures) literally did a music video on having 3 looks. She stepped away from YT and social media though, but her stuff is great. I hope she´s doing well.

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You Get What You Deserve

You Get What You Deserve

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

Was she really mocking a cleft lip? Wow! That's expert-level nastiness!

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Never Saw This One Coming

Never Saw This One Coming

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

I remember watching it with my friends and betting when it will get into the corner.

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Those Parents Who Rehomed Their Autistic 4 Year Old

Those Parents Who Rehomed Their Autistic 4 Year Old

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

Okay I am not going to judge this couple. As a parent of kids with disabilities it is extremely hard. There are many days where I am struggling to cope and have thought about walking away but I can’t bring myself to go through with it. Not everyone can cope with the cards they have been dealt and maybe it was better off for the child to go to a home where he is wanted and his new parents are able to cope with his challenges. These parents didn’t know how significant the boys disability was until he started getting older and the challenges started getting bigger. I don’t care if I get hate for this. I also don’t know the entire situation of these people. But from what I do know, I will not judge them on. Parenting is hard enough as it is without having the challenges that comes with many disabilities.

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Not Really An Insult But Unique

Not Really An Insult But Unique

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

The way the white inside of his hoodie lines up with the leaves on his shirt makes it look like there are little arms reaching around his neck.

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Its The Only Cure

Its The Only Cure

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

As someone who's lived in NJ for 75% of his life... yeah.

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#52

He Is Going To Need Some Ice , Ice Baby For That Burn .

He Is Going To Need Some Ice , Ice Baby For That Burn .

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C'mon Jessica, We'll Get Him Next Time.

C'mon Jessica, We'll Get Him Next Time.

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In A Video About Amy Schumer Making Jokes . . .

In A Video About Amy Schumer Making Jokes . . .

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Quite The Fall From Olympus

Quite The Fall From Olympus

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

I mean listen, if he wasn't happy with it, then do what makes you happy. Did I prefer his original look? Yeah, but I'd prefer seeing him smiling at himself in the mirror every morning.

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She Really Does

She Really Does

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Catlady6000
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Miss Piggy's dumber twin, Pammy. Seriously, though, doesn't she look a little bit like Miss Piggy?

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You Have No Idea How Funny This Is.

You Have No Idea How Funny This Is.

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

Damn burn.. sorry kanye guess you gonna have to cry to jeffrey star about it

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Just Keep The Weekend Going As Long As You Can

Just Keep The Weekend Going As Long As You Can

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

I must admit, Justin looks like someone who is enjoying this phase of his life... in a few years, he'll groom himself better and they will call it a comeback

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A Deserved Insult

A Deserved Insult

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

So caught up in celeb drama instead of saying i apoligize to people with clefts.. she says cleft community like clefts are makeup and you can say makeup community.

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Found In A Tiktok Comment Section..

Found In A Tiktok Comment Section..

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I Love Insults Like These

I Love Insults Like These

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

I live my life in such a way that I don't even know who these people are, but I still get the joke.

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I Don’t Know If This Would Be An Insult Necessarily But It’s Creative For Sure.

I Don’t Know If This Would Be An Insult Necessarily But It’s Creative For Sure.

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Ok, But Why Can I See The Resemblance. Idk If This Was Already Posted

Ok, But Why Can I See The Resemblance. Idk If This Was Already Posted

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Fallout 76 Bad

Fallout 76 Bad

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Most People Would Go For The Obvious. This Guy Took It To The Next Level.

Most People Would Go For The Obvious. This Guy Took It To The Next Level.

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Jesus Fuckin Christ Neil

Jesus Fuckin Christ Neil

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Common Insult With A Rare Execution

Common Insult With A Rare Execution

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Mediocre Roast From My Friend

Mediocre Roast From My Friend

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Now That’s A Lot Of Damage

Now That’s A Lot Of Damage

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I Guess He's Correct

I Guess He's Correct

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

I wholeheartedly disagree. If you leave a slice of bread in the sun for 3 monhts it would definitely strart a bacterial or mould growth of much higher IQ than this specimen

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This Is So Beautiful. So Creative.

This Is So Beautiful. So Creative.

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Whatever Happened To Brexit?

Whatever Happened To Brexit?

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Guy Drove Like A Dick And Sped Through A School Zone Only To End Up At The Same Parking Lot

Guy Drove Like A Dick And Sped Through A School Zone Only To End Up At The Same Parking Lot

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Louisiana Is Garbage. Tom Segura Was Right.

Louisiana Is Garbage. Tom Segura Was Right.

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Back In My Day We Didn’t Have All Those Fancy “Gay Jokes”

Back In My Day We Didn’t Have All Those Fancy “Gay Jokes”

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It Do Be Kinda True Tho

It Do Be Kinda True Tho

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No one
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just want to know why quite a lot of people dislike Ellen Degeneres. I think I missed something. Can someone please explain ?

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She Sure Do Just By The Looks Of Her

She Sure Do Just By The Looks Of Her

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What A Rollercoaster

What A Rollercoaster

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

Or she thinks it's "faith" but since it's written in Chinese, it's actually written " pork chop soy"

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Instagram Influencers In A Nutshell

Instagram Influencers In A Nutshell

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On A Post About Elon Musk Calling Some Guy An Idiot

On A Post About Elon Musk Calling Some Guy An Idiot

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

Elon never was cool. He's a narcissist and I am really confused by the fans of the guy as well as the fans of his stuff. I drove a Model S in 2014 and have no desire to ever sit in any Tesla again so far.

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One That Would Get Turned Off After A While

One That Would Get Turned Off After A While

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

Well, as a lawyer he is, more or less. Has an interesting youtube-channel, LegalEagle.

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Great Ingredients For Sociopath...

Great Ingredients For Sociopath...

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Gamer Hygiene Burns Are Evolving

Gamer Hygiene Burns Are Evolving

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

T-Virus is a reference to the Resident Evil games which contain viruses (various) that mutate and turn humans and animals into zombie-like creatures.

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This Is Quite Rare

This Is Quite Rare

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

As a 1.52 meters, dressing 32-34 i lough out loud imagining going crazy looking for the stool bench.

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Mark Wahlberg Got Roasted

Mark Wahlberg Got Roasted

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Youtube Comments Sections Are Gold

Youtube Comments Sections Are Gold

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He Do Be Candle Lookin Though

He Do Be Candle Lookin Though

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Cr1tikal Videos Are A Goldmine Of Rare Insults

Cr1tikal Videos Are A Goldmine Of Rare Insults

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This Took Me Out.

This Took Me Out.

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It’s All I Can Think When He Talks Now

It’s All I Can Think When He Talks Now

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Total Dad Move

Total Dad Move

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

It's a default dad skin. Other default dad skins include "baseball cap with glasses" and "that one moustache"

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Didn't Have To Do Royalty Like That But It's Still Pretty Funny.

Didn't Have To Do Royalty Like That But It's Still Pretty Funny.

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Better Call Saul For This One

Better Call Saul For This One

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

I wanted to make a witty comment but I have none so um...I LOVE CHRIS EVANS

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Two Percent Milk

Two Percent Milk

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That Ended Suspiciously Quick

That Ended Suspiciously Quick

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

More like delayed delivery to the wrong address by the look of her. Then with that face you would last for ages.

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He Speaking Facts Ngl

He Speaking Facts Ngl

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In A Parallel Universe Where The Insult Is Towards Us, The Readers.

In A Parallel Universe Where The Insult Is Towards Us, The Readers.

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Pete Is Such A Gold Mine

Pete Is Such A Gold Mine

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Keemstar Truly Is A Special Kid

Keemstar Truly Is A Special Kid

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