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Most people are oblivious to their own mistakes, but they can spot someone else doing something wrong from a faraway distance. It’s the same with restaurants: if you’re the owner, you probably think your place is great, but if you’re a customer, then you’ll most likely notice everything that’s wrong with the place in a jiffy. And sometimes restaurants mess up so badly without realizing it that customers can’t help but snap a picture and upload it to the popular ‘Crappy Designs’ subreddit.

For your perusing pleasure, here are the worst of the worst, the crème de la crème of horribly bad restaurant designs. We hope you like design fails as much as we do, so please enjoy this list in its entirety, click on the upvote button next to fails that you think are worth it, and remember to share with your friends.

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#1

This Was Hanging In The Bathroom In The Restaurant I Ate At Tonight. Only In China...

This Was Hanging In The Bathroom In The Restaurant I Ate At Tonight. Only In China...

thethriftytrekker Report

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#2

Two Different Restaurants. No Affiliation. Located Just Up Ahead

Two Different Restaurants. No Affiliation. Located Just Up Ahead

Your_Local_Engineer Report

#3

Stopped In Wisconsin Today... And I’d Rather Not

Stopped In Wisconsin Today... And I’d Rather Not

Skwonkie_ Report

Bored Panda had previously reached out to the ‘Crappy Design’ subreddit’s moderators to learn a bit more about the community.

“The original motivation for the subreddit was to point out crappy designs. Nowadays, most subscribers probably come here for entertainment,” the subreddit’s team told Bored Panda. “However, it is common to have meaningful discussion here on why or why not something is crappy design.”

#4

I Love Eating At Restaurant Logo Here

I Love Eating At Restaurant Logo Here

vaguevisibility Report

#5

The Wendy's Restaurant In Beaver, Utah Got A New Sign

The Wendy's Restaurant In Beaver, Utah Got A New Sign

Somnioblivio Report

#6

Front Desk At Restaurant In Northern Virginia

Front Desk At Restaurant In Northern Virginia

Oc70b3r Report

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#7

A Restaurant In Sicily That Just Ruined My Childhood

A Restaurant In Sicily That Just Ruined My Childhood

oddmatter Report

#8

This Bowl My Friend's Dinner Came In

This Bowl My Friend's Dinner Came In

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#9

Saw This At A Local Mexican Restaurant... I Think I'll Wait

Saw This At A Local Mexican Restaurant... I Think I'll Wait

CarnivorousBeaver Report

The Balance writes that there are several things you can do to improve your restaurant’s interior layout and design. For example, when thinking of how many seats you want to squash into your restaurant, you should aim for a golden balance between profit and atmosphere.

#10

Seen In A Restaurant In Texas

Seen In A Restaurant In Texas

Kissyface248 Report

#11

This Restaurant In London (Waiters Love It)

This Restaurant In London (Waiters Love It)

September89 Report

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#12

This Painting Inside A Local “Fancy” Restaurant

This Painting Inside A Local “Fancy” Restaurant

hotdogfinatic Report

Furthermore, some tables are naturally considered to be ‘bad’ if they’re near the main entrance, the bathrooms or the kitchen; partitions, plants or even screens can help improve the situation.

#13

Wall Painting, That Included Shutterstock Watermark. Took This Photo In Some Cafe In Vietnam

Wall Painting, That Included Shutterstock Watermark. Took This Photo In Some Cafe In Vietnam

korneplod_turneps Report

#14

This Image In The Restaurant Will Haunt Me Forever

This Image In The Restaurant Will Haunt Me Forever

David_Trancon Report

#15

Anyone Want Some Thai Food?

Anyone Want Some Thai Food?

ItsAllenPalin Report

Cleanliness in restaurant bathrooms should be one of the top priorities, as should be good air conditioning and pleasant music to keep your customers comfortable. However, even these helpful tips might not be enough to hide serious design fails in some restaurants.

#16

Polish Restaurant - Three Cooks...

Polish Restaurant - Three Cooks...

QuiZr Report

#17

This Sign For A New Mongolian Restaurant

This Sign For A New Mongolian Restaurant

Foobar85 Report

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#18

French Restaurant Menu

French Restaurant Menu

truffs1010 Report

#19

“Lets Just Make Our Plates Look Like They Haven’t Been Washed In 4 Years”

“Lets Just Make Our Plates Look Like They Haven’t Been Washed In 4 Years”

RCoder01 Report

#20

A Bar I Go To Never Cleans The Dripped Candle Wax

A Bar I Go To Never Cleans The Dripped Candle Wax

kiwimark Report

#21

One Of My Favorite Restaurants. I Hate To Put Them On Blast, But This Is Too Good Not To Share. The Restaurant Is Called Let’s Do Greek!”

One Of My Favorite Restaurants. I Hate To Put Them On Blast, But This Is Too Good Not To Share. The Restaurant Is Called Let’s Do Greek!”

steverin0724 Report

#22

No, This Picture Isnt Blurry... The Menu Is

No, This Picture Isnt Blurry... The Menu Is

xXxM0RPH3USxXx Report

#23

This Sign Makes It Look Like Its Quoting A Fire Extinguisher

This Sign Makes It Look Like Its Quoting A Fire Extinguisher

TronaldPalmer Report

#24

The Stylization On This Carl's Jr Makes It Look Like It Got A One Star Rating

The Stylization On This Carl's Jr Makes It Look Like It Got A One Star Rating

Super_Zac Report

#25

These Images Give Me Anxiety Everytime I Visit This Cafe. There Are 4 More

These Images Give Me Anxiety Everytime I Visit This Cafe. There Are 4 More

jshannow Report

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#26

This Indian Restaurant Was In A Basement, But Wanted To Created The Sense That It Wasn't. They Created An Entire Wall Of Fake Windows Looking Out Into Pictures Of A Parking Lot

This Indian Restaurant Was In A Basement, But Wanted To Created The Sense That It Wasn't. They Created An Entire Wall Of Fake Windows Looking Out Into Pictures Of A Parking Lot

JoffreyGoldblum Report

#27

This Really “Artsy” Mirror At A Fancy Restaurant

This Really “Artsy” Mirror At A Fancy Restaurant

TheCasualJedi Report

#28

Bathroom Mirror At A Bar In Italy

Bathroom Mirror At A Bar In Italy

lavitaetroppobreve Report

#29

This Is The Logo For A "New York Style" Pizza Place In Ponce, Pr

This Is The Logo For A "New York Style" Pizza Place In Ponce, Pr

noel-13 Report

#30

All Plates At This Restaurant Have This Pattern That Resembles A Single Human Hair Stuck At The Edge

All Plates At This Restaurant Have This Pattern That Resembles A Single Human Hair Stuck At The Edge

7-methyltheophylline Report

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#31

Sewerage Pipe Running Through A Restaurant! The Meal And Staff Were Lovely, Just Couldn't Get Over The Sound Of Poo Running Past Every Couple Of Minutes

Sewerage Pipe Running Through A Restaurant! The Meal And Staff Were Lovely, Just Couldn't Get Over The Sound Of Poo Running Past Every Couple Of Minutes

madboater Report

#32

This Trash Can At The Bar Is A Box For A Trash Can

This Trash Can At The Bar Is A Box For A Trash Can

captainkman Report

#33

The "Crappy Design" Mother Lode

The "Crappy Design" Mother Lode

jakeninja Report

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#34

This Restaurant Wraps Their Menu Around A Wooden Stick... There Was Absolutely No Explanation Or Purpose To It

This Restaurant Wraps Their Menu Around A Wooden Stick... There Was Absolutely No Explanation Or Purpose To It

jookz Report

#35

I’m Concerned About Health Standards In This Restaurant

I’m Concerned About Health Standards In This Restaurant

SamwiseGamg33 Report

#36

The Slightly Sexist Toilet Doors In A Restaurant In Germany

The Slightly Sexist Toilet Doors In A Restaurant In Germany

DerKeks68 Report

#37

This Disastrous Thing In A German Restaurant

This Disastrous Thing In A German Restaurant

EasyChoiceYT Report

#38

Bathroom With An Audience At A Chinese Restaurant

Bathroom With An Audience At A Chinese Restaurant

OutsideStation Report

#39

Upscale Restaurant Washroom In London

Upscale Restaurant Washroom In London

nabeshiniii Report

#40

This Restaurant Uses Semi-Transparent Frosted Glass For Its Bathroom Stalls

This Restaurant Uses Semi-Transparent Frosted Glass For Its Bathroom Stalls

futuremistakes Report

#41

Lights In Restaurant Look Like Dangling Condoms

Lights In Restaurant Look Like Dangling Condoms

fiirebolte Report

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#42

This Sign Outside Of A Restaurant

This Sign Outside Of A Restaurant

Sxpl Report

#43

Mexican Restaurant In Salt Lake City. Scared The Crap Out Of Me When I Opened The Door

Mexican Restaurant In Salt Lake City. Scared The Crap Out Of Me When I Opened The Door

benkinney Report

#44

The Modern Art In This Mexican Restaurant Is Just Breathtaking

The Modern Art In This Mexican Restaurant Is Just Breathtaking

acm44 Report

#45

Menu At A Local Restaurant

Menu At A Local Restaurant

Zargaith94 Report

#46

This Clock I Saw At A Restaurant

This Clock I Saw At A Restaurant

IShouldSleepAlready Report

#47

Poor Taste At A Sushi Restaurant In Kansas City

Poor Taste At A Sushi Restaurant In Kansas City

dftitterington Report

#48

Not Sure Wether I‘M At A Restaurant Or A Gay Bar...

Not Sure Wether I‘M At A Restaurant Or A Gay Bar...

Criminalpeacocks Report

#49

Ate At A Local Restaurant

Ate At A Local Restaurant

Nopeasuoli Report

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#50

This Chopstick At A Sushi Restaurant

This Chopstick At A Sushi Restaurant

Pedri_Vieira Report

#51

Stairs To The Ceiling In Restaurant In Turkey..

Stairs To The Ceiling In Restaurant In Turkey..

sadnerva Report

#52

The Lighting On These Menus

The Lighting On These Menus

eeerin Report

#53

Seen At A Restaurant In A 5-Star Hotel In Los Angeles

Seen At A Restaurant In A 5-Star Hotel In Los Angeles

DackJ Report

#54

This Restaurant's Sign Uses Both Papyrus And Comic Sans

This Restaurant's Sign Uses Both Papyrus And Comic Sans

cromonolith Report

#55

Lets Just Put The Urinal Next To Where The Door Opens So Everyone In The Restaurant Can Watch Me Take A Piss

Lets Just Put The Urinal Next To Where The Door Opens So Everyone In The Restaurant Can Watch Me Take A Piss

yoeyz Report

#56

This Statue At An Italian Restaurant

This Statue At An Italian Restaurant

Kahviaddiktio Report

#57

Hey, Let's Make Our Restaurant Tables Tile, Food Particles Totally Won't Get Stuck Between The Edges And Be Impossible To Clean

Hey, Let's Make Our Restaurant Tables Tile, Food Particles Totally Won't Get Stuck Between The Edges And Be Impossible To Clean

MegaBurrito91 Report

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#58

Is Diet Ice Better For You?

Is Diet Ice Better For You?

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#59

The Fork And Knife At This Restaurant Are Very Awkward

The Fork And Knife At This Restaurant Are Very Awkward

Fishstixxx16 Report

#60

This Door In A Restaurant I Went To

This Door In A Restaurant I Went To

bloxxor44 Report

#61

This Sign Is In A Hallway By The Bathroom. It's The Mascot For A Restaurant In Tampa

This Sign Is In A Hallway By The Bathroom. It's The Mascot For A Restaurant In Tampa

clownfart123 Report

#62

Guess What This Restaurant Is Called (Ping Pong)

Guess What This Restaurant Is Called (Ping Pong)

sebargh Report

#63

This Restaurant Just Has A Framed Picture Where A TV Used To Be

This Restaurant Just Has A Framed Picture Where A TV Used To Be

tommyjoe2 Report

#64

Nice Tile Job

Nice Tile Job

klashl1 Report

#65

Table For One Please

Table For One Please

imgur.com Report

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#66

Spotted In A Nice Restaurant In Stockholm

Spotted In A Nice Restaurant In Stockholm

sealysikes Report

#67

Shitting With A View - Restaurant In Germany

Shitting With A View - Restaurant In Germany

postkasten Report

#68

Clearly Missing The Point Of A Digital Menu

Clearly Missing The Point Of A Digital Menu

skryb Report

#69

These Slanted Glasses At A Restaurant

These Slanted Glasses At A Restaurant

SlashDiddy Report

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

Like them! Looks very creative. They didn't fall over very quickly right?

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

I like these I have OCD friends that would hate me forever haha

Dr John A Truman
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

we have a place here in Orlando FL that sells glasses like these but they are taller and have Hash House restaurant all over them

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#70

This Restaurant Sign Isn't Centered

This Restaurant Sign Isn't Centered

tfnydm Report

#71

Truly Inspirational Wall Design In A Local Restaurant

Truly Inspirational Wall Design In A Local Restaurant

ThatGuyThere16 Report

#72

Walked Into A Chinese Restaurant. Found This In The Bathroom

Walked Into A Chinese Restaurant. Found This In The Bathroom

cannasos74 Report

#73

I Can't Get Service?

I Can't Get Service?

AJD20033 Report

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#74

This Nutella Cafe In Bali.

This Nutella Cafe In Bali.

sambianchetto Report

#75

You Can See Into The Toilet Room From Outside The Door At This Restaurant

You Can See Into The Toilet Room From Outside The Door At This Restaurant

eamesheard Report

#76

Bathroom Sign At A Restaurant In Swansea

Bathroom Sign At A Restaurant In Swansea

tyw7 Report

#77

This Menu At Cereal Killer Cafe, London

This Menu At Cereal Killer Cafe, London

TazmanianDevi1 Report

#78

I'm Glad Restaurants Are Starting To Recognize My Social Place In This World

I'm Glad Restaurants Are Starting To Recognize My Social Place In This World

CL4P-TRAP Report

#79

This Restaurant’s Logo That Looks Like A Health Grade

This Restaurant’s Logo That Looks Like A Health Grade

drobinow Report

#80

The Design Of These Plates At A Restaurant Makes It Look Like They Are Dirty

The Design Of These Plates At A Restaurant Makes It Look Like They Are Dirty

Jetwynn Report

#81

This Restaurant's Menu Has Pictures Of Their Kids Everywhere And Misspellings That I Can't Understand For The Life Of Me

This Restaurant's Menu Has Pictures Of Their Kids Everywhere And Misspellings That I Can't Understand For The Life Of Me

gadget593andahalf Report

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#82

What If The Restaurant’s Name Is Sample Text?

What If The Restaurant’s Name Is Sample Text?

Queen117 Report

#83

Went To Go To The Bathroom At A Local Restaurant And Found A Literal “Crappy Design”

Went To Go To The Bathroom At A Local Restaurant And Found A Literal “Crappy Design”

FritoMatt Report

#84

I Don't Think They Understand How This Works

I Don't Think They Understand How This Works

wordboy107 Report

#85

The Designer For This Restaurant’s Bathroom Clearly Forgot About The Existence Of Curious Children

The Designer For This Restaurant’s Bathroom Clearly Forgot About The Existence Of Curious Children

readycent Report

#86

At A Bar. Almost Madea Terrible Mistake

At A Bar. Almost Madea Terrible Mistake

potatohead657 Report

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#87

Found This Masterpiece At A Local Restaurant

Found This Masterpiece At A Local Restaurant

Ysoshes Report

#88

Staying At A Hotel And This Is On The Ceiling In The Hotel Restaurant. Had To Ask One Of The Waitresses What It Meant

Staying At A Hotel And This Is On The Ceiling In The Hotel Restaurant. Had To Ask One Of The Waitresses What It Meant

The-501 Report

#89

Braille Is A Language For The Blind, But It's Not Like They Have Working Eyes To Read It With... This Restaurant My Bil Went To Didn't Get It

Braille Is A Language For The Blind, But It's Not Like They Have Working Eyes To Read It With... This Restaurant My Bil Went To Didn't Get It

NotObsoleteIfIUseIt Report

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#90

Sports Bar's Undue Effort

Sports Bar's Undue Effort

goodland05 Report

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#91

Crappy Design? Bathroom At Restaurant Carpeted

Crappy Design? Bathroom At Restaurant Carpeted

wolfwitwings Report

#92

No Alcohol Beyond This Point

No Alcohol Beyond This Point

Buttons_Magee Report

#93

Simple Impeccable Water Flow With This Restaurants Bathroom Sink

Simple Impeccable Water Flow With This Restaurants Bathroom Sink

kyranvulpes Report

#94

These Tables At A Restaurant That Will Destroy Your Kneecaps

These Tables At A Restaurant That Will Destroy Your Kneecaps

NavicNick Report

#95

This Is What I Have To Look At While Eating At McDonald's

This Is What I Have To Look At While Eating At McDonald's

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#96

Toilet Door Design In A Birmingham, UK Bar.

Toilet Door Design In A Birmingham, UK Bar.

ThisIsWallii Report

#97

The Decorations On This Hotel Restaurant

The Decorations On This Hotel Restaurant

Rawrnosaur Report

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#98

In A Chinese Restaurant

In A Chinese Restaurant

POOTISSWAG Report

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#99

Went To A Fairly New Restaurant, Bathrooms Were Nice Apart From The Sinks, It Was Real Rust

Went To A Fairly New Restaurant, Bathrooms Were Nice Apart From The Sinks, It Was Real Rust

Shumaa1 Report

#100

In Oakville At A Chinese Szechuan Restaurant. Both Fascinated And Confused By The Men's Washroom Setup

In Oakville At A Chinese Szechuan Restaurant. Both Fascinated And Confused By The Men's Washroom Setup

sabu.ca Report

#101

At An Italian Restaurant....

At An Italian Restaurant....

EvilM0nkey Report

#102

This Urinal In A Restaurant

This Urinal In A Restaurant

OMGitscarl Report

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#103

Sinks I Found In A Bar

Sinks I Found In A Bar

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#104

This Sign With The Name Of The Bar

This Sign With The Name Of The Bar

Non-ExistentUsername Report

#105

This Restaurant’s First Letter Is K, So They Put That Letter In Each Of The Windows...

This Restaurant’s First Letter Is K, So They Put That Letter In Each Of The Windows...

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#106

This Cocktail Lounge I Went To Has Bars Of Soap Mounted To The Wall In The Bathroom

This Cocktail Lounge I Went To Has Bars Of Soap Mounted To The Wall In The Bathroom

megatron51 Report

#107

The Bathroom Walls In A King's Restaurant

The Bathroom Walls In A King's Restaurant

2tonerevolution Report

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#108

This Multi-Screen Setup In A Restaurant

This Multi-Screen Setup In A Restaurant

Cello_There_ Report

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#109

This "Chandelier" In A Latvian Pub

This "Chandelier" In A Latvian Pub

imgur.com Report

#110

A Restaurant Name In Comic Sans. On A Building. Enjoy

A Restaurant Name In Comic Sans. On A Building. Enjoy

trashure Report

#111

This Giant Lampshade Was Above Our Table At A Restaurant, We Thought It Looked Like An Arsehole

This Giant Lampshade Was Above Our Table At A Restaurant, We Thought It Looked Like An Arsehole

lolihull Report

#112

Clearly A Tall Man Designed This Bathroom

Clearly A Tall Man Designed This Bathroom

itsatimeywineything Report

#113

Plates At Japanese Restaurant Look Dirty When They're Clean

Plates At Japanese Restaurant Look Dirty When They're Clean

_Charbroiled Report

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#114

No Extended Bar And Uncomfortable Stools

No Extended Bar And Uncomfortable Stools

moretodolater Report

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#115

This Plate I Got At A Restaurant

This Plate I Got At A Restaurant

woah_LookAtThat Report

#116

This Soap Dispenser Above The Trash Can In A Local Restaurant

This Soap Dispenser Above The Trash Can In A Local Restaurant

0rl3 Report

#117

Why Do They Make You Climb Up Into These Booths? Why Are There Barriers?

Why Do They Make You Climb Up Into These Booths? Why Are There Barriers?

laurenlongmusic Report

#118

The Door In The Bathroom Of This Restaurant Is Made Of Glass

The Door In The Bathroom Of This Restaurant Is Made Of Glass

Akykef Report

#119

When A Trendy Restaurant Attempts To Reinvent The Bathroom Tap...

When A Trendy Restaurant Attempts To Reinvent The Bathroom Tap...

mcwingstar Report

#120

This Light I Found At A Restaurant Has A Swastika Hiding Inside It

This Light I Found At A Restaurant Has A Swastika Hiding Inside It

Baelgul Report

#121

Disgusting Restaurant Tiles

Disgusting Restaurant Tiles

Kaghiti Report

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#122

This Bar Put Up A Braille Sign In Lights

This Bar Put Up A Braille Sign In Lights

eclectronic Report

#123

The Salt And Pepper Shakers At My Restaurant Job, Not Only Is There No Way To Tell Which One Is Which From The Outside, But The Only Way To Refill Them Is From A Rubber Butt Plug In The Bottom, Which Means You Have To Turn Them Upside Down And Get Stuff Everywhere

The Salt And Pepper Shakers At My Restaurant Job, Not Only Is There No Way To Tell Which One Is Which From The Outside, But The Only Way To Refill Them Is From A Rubber Butt Plug In The Bottom, Which Means You Have To Turn Them Upside Down And Get Stuff Everywhere

DuckImFyslexic Report