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Believe it or not, we can all fit into some kind of archetype. Whether you're a Mac DeMarco fan, with your vintage baseball cap and a thrifted combo of a Nike jacket and worn-out Vans, or a cookie-cutter Fox News host, r/starterpacks does a hilarious job of riffing on stereotypes in the best way possible.

With almost 5 million community members to this day, it's no surprise that this subreddit is so popular. After all, scrolling through the sea of starter packs and recognizing that it's a spot-on description of one of your K-Pop listening friends can be pretty funny. Now, if only could someone make a Bored Panda reader starter pack...

Only a few memes resonate with us quite like starter packs. These captivating visual collages, known for their witty amalgamation of objects, stereotypes, and clichés, have become a cultural mirror reflecting the quirks and idiosyncrasies of our times. The best part: no one is safe from their satirical scrutiny; from subcultures to societal archetypes, each starter pack is a work of art that encapsulates the essence of its subject matter.

While starter pack memes have gained immense popularity for their humorous and satirical take on various cultural groups, it is crucial to acknowledge the ethical concerns surrounding them. These memes often rely on stereotypes, which always is a slippery slope. For instance, r/starterpacks has taken steps to ban memes that perpetuate racial generalizations, recognizing the potential harm such content can cause.

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    The Original Bruno
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those stools are way too practical. And where are all the pipes and ducts? You need to cover the black ceiling in 5 feet of hanging ductwork! (I just realized how impossible to clean the spaces ABOVE the food are...)

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    Ian Reynolds
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should read extremely attractive waitress who is made to look plain, but it doesn't really work.

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    ADJ
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thats why use ad blockers and only watch youtube in browser and not use the Youtube app. Or any other app when that service is available by browser.

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    QuirkyKittyGirl
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, my dear, sweet, innocent pandas … I attended elementary school in the 1970s, and we had every one of these.

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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    Depressed Owl
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    ADJ
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For those unfamiliar with first picture i suggest search for "Kung Fury" on YouTube :)

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    Randi (she/they/he)
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially when the MC is late to school and their parent sets a huge breakfast on the table expecting MC to finish it all

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    Zedrapazia
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The children of today are becoming the Monster High dolls from 10 years ago.

    MeowZer
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who cares, let's stop gatekeeping style trends. This is the easiest way to identify people who have the same interests as you, even if it is just aesthetics. It's harder as you age for most. I have lived and I will die on my punk rock hill. When the kid next to me is wearing the classic Walmart misfits shirt, I'm gunna tell that kid 'hell yeah, cool shirt' and maybe go buy one just like it, as mine is my 15 year old 'hair coloring' shirt.

    Dazzler
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THIS! Thank you for this. It's so easy to make of the people you don't know or understand, especially the young ones on an uncanny app, but we forget we ourselves went through our own wild phases growing up 🥴 and it was fun! We expressed ourselves and did the things we enjoyed! Then we got into new things because that's how growing up works. Sometimes you explore something temporarily to know that it's not for you, and it's okay to indulge in that for some time because life is short and who decides what's weird or not weird, really?

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    SuperDarkStudios
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dude I'm 4'9 and demonias (the boots) would be insanely helpful for me for concerts and stuff, god I want them!

    Demolition Lover (He/him)
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to dress like that, and oh boy do I cringe at it now. I started looking into actual alt culture and music tho, and now I'm all 2000's emo/scene. Honestly, I'd much rather hang out with "basic" or "preppy" people than the fake alt tiktokers.

    Heeku the Marshmallow
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only one I wore was the bunny hat. It annoyed my teachers because it squeaked every time the ears perked up.

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    shanila.pheonix_
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if my indian mom saw that hair, she would give that kid a 40 minute oil massage

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they're still like this in 2023 :') (but then I had boots like that way back in 2012 so...)

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks cool tbh. The more things change, the more it stays the same it seems.

    starsailor (they/he)
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lets see... i have a super red nose (skin problems :skull:), im gay, and my fluffy, messy hair covers my eyes

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    Blush on the nose? Is this a thing and I'm just too old to have heard of it before?

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had a classmate who had the eyeliner. Dunno if she had a TikTok tho. She was okay in class.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eh don't get too bothered by it. It's just talking about how many apart of that aesthetic stereotypically have neos. The pic isn't hating on neos. It's supposed to be funny. I personally have neos (not my main pronouns though) and I thought the starter pack was hilarious, but that's just me ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Archaeologist here. Most of us work in offices like anyone else. Either writing desk based assessments, conducting research or managing data. You can't easily make a viable career as a field archaeologist (I.e. digging stuff up). Those managing digs are very much the minority in the profession and most of those doing the actual digging are fresh graduates or people with rich parents who can fund their lifestyle choice.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg yes! Kids keeping the gym machines occupied forever because the're talking to their friends / taking selfies / watching tiktok, while pushing weights lighter than my handbag are the reason I started working out at home.

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