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When all the tiny, invisible angels that are supposed to be sitting on your shoulder flee and karma is put on hold, and you roll the dice and get 0, and… Guys, we are all, at some point in our lives, one bunch of very unlucky people.

To find out what luck even means, we could look at the definition from Merriam-Webster dictionary, which reads “a force that brings good fortune or adversity; Luck was a big factor in the outcome.” Or we could better see the real-life examples where this magical force has somehow vanished, leaving no trace.

And thanks to the subreddit r/FacePalm, we now have an endless archive of unfortunate moments, sometimes embarrassing and sometimes plain pitiful.

You see, no one deserves getting zero beans and 100% sauce after opening a new can of beans. Call it exaggeration, but I assure you the pain is real.

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This Guy Has Had It Rough

This Guy Has Had It Rough

"Lose right arm and break my left hand. Friend gives me this shirt"

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We think of people who, it appears, find happiness in whatever they do as the lucky ones. It seems like they were born under a lucky star, meaning one is born this way while another isn’t.

In many cultures across the world, there are even lucky charms and symbols specifically made to draw in fortune and success, like a rabbit’s foot, ladybug, horseshoe, dreamcatcher, and so on. 

But according to Neil Farber, a certified life coach and hypnotherapist, the so-called "lucky" people differ from the unlucky ones not because we were born different, but because we put different amounts of work into what we are trying to achieve.

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Neil, who says “many people have considered me to be a lucky person,” doesn’t see it that way and he lists all the different features that separate the lucky.

First, they are being proactive. “'Lucky' people make things happen. They are proactive rather than reactive. They make their future. And when you can take responsibility for your words, actions, and behavior, you have more control of your destiny."

Second, while most of us are blind to opportunities in front of us, successful people are opportunists. “They have the ability to take advantage of novel and often concealed opportunities when they arise,” Neil Farber explains.

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In 1998, Honduras Built A Bridge Over The Choluteca River, But Hurricane Mitch Rerouted The River

In 1998, Honduras Built A Bridge Over The Choluteca River, But Hurricane Mitch Rerouted The River

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Nailed It. Literally

Nailed It. Literally

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

There's a woman who shouldn't attend any sporting event unless she's wearing a helmet and chain mail under a sumo blow-up fat suit under an entire roll of bubble wrap.

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Turtle Of Destruction

Turtle Of Destruction

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F**k You Steven, Not Mike, Or Jack Or Bob, Just You Steven!

F**k You Steven, Not Mike, Or Jack Or Bob, Just You Steven!

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Third, successful people are being flexible. You see, life is dynamic and many things don't simply depend on us. “Appreciating the dynamics of life and being able to go with the flow provides enormous advantages to finding new ways of doing things or getting places or creating opportunities.”

Taking advantage of new things is key, whatever they may be, and there’s always a good side to whatever happens. In fact, luck has a lot to do with your perspective of things, which directly affects your behavior and decisions.

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The Biggest Bruh Moment In History

The Biggest Bruh Moment In History

My mate took two weeks off work, went to Africa, climbed Kilimanjaro and raised over E300 grand for charity. Having
hiked and climbed for 7 days, he reached the summit and asked his guide to take a picture before his iPhone battery died because of the -25 cold. And here it is...

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Oh Lord

Oh Lord

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

Can you say F*** THAT job! I'd have quit in a loud and rude way as to allow customers to know where they're shopping!!

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

Honestly, retail and fast food jobs are easy come easy go, especially when you have previous experience. References and previous employers rarely called. A criminal background check is about it.

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

wow I'm glad I don't shop there. If I did I never would again after reading this.

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

Most of the times, it's not the company that's at fault....it's a terrible manager's fault.

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

Unbelievable inhumane asshole. And what kind of work quality do they expect then? I wouldn t be able to work, even being there

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

1. My boss Was harassing me while I was 6- 8 month's pregnant.

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

2. I finally looked her n the eye, ans quietly but firmly, " Maybe I should call OSHA, about no breaks "

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

i wonder if this had happened durng covid if the result would be the same

Holes2Heaven
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The coworker should of just quit!! She probably could of died their ignorant asses

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

You just leave anyway under those circumstances. Sister was murdered and they're like "you can't leave." The f**k I can't! See ya!

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

Not surprised. While I was in high school someone came to my class and told me my brother had been badly injured and rushed to hospital but the school wouldn't let me go because they didn't want to get sued. When I got home.there was blood everywhere

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

The hell? They should have let you both go. You because you were sick and your coworker because she had a FAMILY EMERGENCY. F*ck Old Navy.

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

Four letters, US residents: National Labor Relations Board. And if that doesn't work? Try ACLU.

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

Heartless. I would leave and knock over everything on my way out

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

Just get fired idc if you get fired! You’ll die!! (And how did the sister die?!)

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

Can they really do this in America? Grand old America, the land of opportunity and freedom hahah!

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

That store would have been not only shut down but probably burned down...

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

US retail workers need unions to enforce common decency in their employers

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

Why would you have stayed there if your sister had just been murdered? I'd have just left there and then

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

There wouldn't have been a chance in hell that I would have stayed after hearing something like that about my sister.... And the local news networks would have gotten an earful (if I could arrange it, right outside the store's front door).

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

Once again proving that The U.S. is worse than any 3rd world country in most ways...

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

what in the actual hell. I would have died right there if someone told me my sister was murdered.

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

They can't make you do anything, they may take away your job but they're not in charge of you during a crisis like that, and if they do decide to cause trouble for you, consult the law

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

'Old Navy is an American clothing and accessories retailing company owned by American multinational corporation Gap Inc' (for those like me who haven't heard of it). Probably not an employer of choice.

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

Add dunkin doughnuts, wendys, mcds, and family dollar to the list that treat people like this. Work if you're sick or your little brother is in the icu hours away, no raises like promised, very low pay, management responsibilities without the extra pay, and they generally treat employees like crap. My daughter has worked at all of them. She even left wendys after being sexually harassed repeatedly and her boss telling her if she didn't like her coworkers she could leave but she wouldn't be paid for the hours she worked that night, contacted corporate and still nothing was done. The guy that kept touching her still has a job. These big businesses only care about the top dogs getting millions.

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

On what planet do they think miserable service or retail staff will be capable of sane interaction with customers, let alone a pleasant one? People don’t really think things through do they.

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

I get the fever story, I had pneumonia when I worked at Eddie Bauer during the Christmas rush. I was so sick when I left, I'm amazed I didn't crash the car.

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

Um...that's when you walk out and start looking for another job!

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

Let them fire you and then take them to the Employment Tribunal and you wouldn't have to work again for the rest of your life.

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

How in hell can people be so mean??? I think you probably needed the job, but these emplyoeers would deserve that everyone quit!

James F. Wilson Jr.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I understand that as women neither of you have any balls, but by staying there you two became real PUSSYs.

NinjaWolfy94
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's on Twitter. Pretty sure there is a character limit? And no punctuation is easier than multiple tweets. Don't know about the lack of capital letters though. But I couldn't care less so long as I can read it.

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Damn you, Old Navy. But I will sill buy my cargo shorts from you, in spite of all this. It's not right.

Heather Atwood
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Now with Covid, you are FORCED to stay home, even if it's just a cold!

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thats a WHOLE LIE!!!! now i believe they didnt want the sick one to go home... but a murder and its your sister lmao.... thats BULL

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I Guess The Tree Can't Afford A Lawyer

I Guess The Tree Can't Afford A Lawyer

There's a Banyan tree in Pakistan that has been chained and officially arrested since 1898. This happened when James Squid, a British officer thought the tree was moving towards him after drinking alcohol.

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And last, try doing something out of the ordinary every week. Many times, we get comfortable with our routines, but they may lead to ruts. Stepping outside your boundaries increases the likelihood of a lucky break. And nobody has to go crazy about it. Simple things, like trying a new hobby, meeting new people, and trying different foods can work wonders.

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Lucky Nurse

Lucky Nurse

Violet Jessop, a ship nurse. She served on each of the three 'sisters' Titanic, Britannic and Olympic. While she was on board, the Olympic collided with a war ship and nearly sank, the Titanic hit an iceberg and sank, the Britannic hit an underwater mine and sank. Violet survived all three.

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#17

Mother-In-Law Just Served Me This Piece Of Cake...

Mother-In-Law Just Served Me This Piece Of Cake...

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So This Is What My Mate Woke Up To This Morning

So This Is What My Mate Woke Up To This Morning

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Ancient Facepalm

Ancient Facepalm

In Thailand, it was considered a capital offense punishable by death if someone touched the queen. In 1880, the queen drowned when her royal boat capsized on the way to the palace. The many witnesses to the accident did not dare to tuch the queen while she was drowning

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Most importantly, the concept of luck is flawed because it implies that this is something we cannot change. But whatever our situation, background, advantages and disadvantages are, there are always things you can build upon.

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The Diamond In My Ring Fell Out Today. It Came With A 10 Year Workmanship Guarantee. Yesterday Was Our 10th Wedding Anniversary

The Diamond In My Ring Fell Out Today. It Came With A 10 Year Workmanship Guarantee. Yesterday Was Our 10th Wedding Anniversary

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This Kinda Cracked Me Up

This Kinda Cracked Me Up

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Paid Extra For A Window Seat. Got The One Seat On The Plane With A Wall

Paid Extra For A Window Seat. Got The One Seat On The Plane With A Wall

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The Poor Guy

The Poor Guy

A man survived the sinking of a ship in 1871, leaving him traumatized afterwards. Some forty years later, he was finally able to overcome his fears and sail again, only to die on the Titanic.

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

The "unsinkable" ship....... I wonder how he would have felt if he has survived the Titanic too?

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#27

Putting That One Single Yelper On Blast

Putting That One Single Yelper On Blast

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How This Guy Survived Both Of The Atomic Bombs During Ww2

How This Guy Survived Both Of The Atomic Bombs During Ww2

Tsutomu Yamaguchi was working in Hiroshimæ when the city was bombed. Surviving, he returned to his employer in Nagasaki three days later That morning, while being berated by his supervisor as "crazy" after describing how a single bomb had destroyed Hiroshima, the second atomic bomb hit Nagasaki. Yamaguchi survived again, and is the only known survivor of both bombinqs.

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Yeet

Yeet

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I Feel Like Somebody Got Fired

I Feel Like Somebody Got Fired

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Get It Together Abby

Get It Together Abby

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Man Deadn't

Man Deadn't

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

How many more ways does India have to tell you it's time to end your stay there?

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This Guy In Particular

This Guy In Particular

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

Maybe update the sign to show a picture of geese with two words: "Run. Seriously."

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Unlucky

Unlucky

"Nervous For The New Job?" "Nah, On The First Day I Won't Do Much, I'll Meet Colleagues, They'll Show Me Around And Nothing More."

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#37

This B***h Ass Just Flew Into My Eye And Fell To The Ground

This B***h Ass Just Flew Into My Eye And Fell To The Ground

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#38

“Hey Honey We’re Gonna Be On The Front Page”. The Front Page:

“Hey Honey We’re Gonna Be On The Front Page”. The Front Page:

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28 Years Without Breaking A Bone Until A Giant Stone Slab Riddled With Wood Screws Crushed And Impaled Both My Middle Fingers. Please Enjoy This Picture Of Me Freshly Bandaged Up.

28 Years Without Breaking A Bone Until A Giant Stone Slab Riddled With Wood Screws Crushed And Impaled Both My Middle Fingers. Please Enjoy This Picture Of Me Freshly Bandaged Up.

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Yeah F*ck You Danielle

Yeah F*ck You Danielle

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

By now she doesn't care you remember, hopefully she's had a few and is quite fond of the word!!

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F**k This Doctor In Particular

F**k This Doctor In Particular

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#45

Could Things Get Any Worse?

Could Things Get Any Worse?

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Wcgw If A Water Main Breaks Near Your House

Wcgw If A Water Main Breaks Near Your House

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And God Said F**k Kevin

And God Said F**k Kevin

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

It was okay, because that kid grew up to be Jackie Chan. And he subsequently broke every other bone in his body.

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#50

Pope Formosus Who Had Been Dead For 7 Months Was Removed From His Tomb To Be Propped Up And Put On Trial. The Corpse Was Found Guilty And Was Stripped, Had Three Fingers Removed, Then Reburied, Got Dug Up Once Again, Tied To Weights, And Thrown In A River

Pope Formosus Who Had Been Dead For 7 Months Was Removed From His Tomb To Be Propped Up And Put On Trial. The Corpse Was Found Guilty And Was Stripped, Had Three Fingers Removed, Then Reburied, Got Dug Up Once Again, Tied To Weights, And Thrown In A River

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Hogwarts For Loans

Hogwarts For Loans

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

How? How does noboy notice 55.000 letters to the same adress, or even the 55.000 letter uptick in mail?

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#53

Trying To See A House For Sale In Street View

Trying To See A House For Sale In Street View

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After All These Years, He Still Holds It Against Hogan

After All These Years, He Still Holds It Against Hogan

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Google Photos Asked Me To Clarify If My Dead Dad Was Also The Guy On The Death Tarot Card While I Was Looking For A Picture To Post For Father’s Day

Google Photos Asked Me To Clarify If My Dead Dad Was Also The Guy On The Death Tarot Card While I Was Looking For A Picture To Post For Father’s Day

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

Parents are supposed to be "ancient" but that is taking it a bit far....

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#56

He Was Fined For Speeding, When The Car Was On A Tow Truck

He Was Fined For Speeding, When The Car Was On A Tow Truck

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Delivery Man Puts Drink Order Right In Front Of Door So It Can't Be Opened

Delivery Man Puts Drink Order Right In Front Of Door So It Can't Be Opened

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This Sign Went Up Today In My Hometown

This Sign Went Up Today In My Hometown

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Some Nice Cool Shade

Some Nice Cool Shade

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#61

Okay Well F**k Me Then

Okay Well F**k Me Then

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

Be careful what u ask for. Think of the loophole. It will always be the loophole that f***s you!

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F**k These Beans In Particular

F**k These Beans In Particular

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Person Tries To Record Cool Demolition Site, But Truck Gets In The Way Of The Best Part

Person Tries To Record Cool Demolition Site, But Truck Gets In The Way Of The Best Part

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Pic Credit To @wilcre

Pic Credit To @wilcre

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

"Well, he did say he wanted a plot where there'd be a nice view and a lot of shade..."

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#66

Tow Semi Trucks Driving 20 Mph Under The Speed Limit For 20 Minutes. At Least 50 Cars Jammed Behind Them!

Tow Semi Trucks Driving 20 Mph Under The Speed Limit For 20 Minutes. At Least 50 Cars Jammed Behind Them!

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#67

My Golf Ball Hit A Bug In Mid Air This Morning

My Golf Ball Hit A Bug In Mid Air This Morning

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

I work in a tire factory. A moth flew into a mold as it closed up and it cooked the moth, under pressure into the tread of the tire. It looked like it was zoomed after the pressure spread it evenly.

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#69

F**k The Largest Hot Desert In The World

F**k The Largest Hot Desert In The World

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Anyone Up For An Invasion?

Anyone Up For An Invasion?

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So I Scrape, Sweep, And Scrub The Walk In, And Then About An Hour Later, I Find Zach Did This. Zach, If You Read This, Stop Spilling The 1000 Island Dressing

So I Scrape, Sweep, And Scrub The Walk In, And Then About An Hour Later, I Find Zach Did This. Zach, If You Read This, Stop Spilling The 1000 Island Dressing

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

Need some “Kitchen Nightmare” up in there. Gordon’s coming, oh he’s coming.

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F**kthisbmw

F**kthisbmw

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

This is why in Poland people go around warning others not to park under a Linden/Tilia tree

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#76

F**k This One Guy In Particular Who Has A Spotlight Pointed In His Window At Midnight

F**k This One Guy In Particular Who Has A Spotlight Pointed In His Window At Midnight

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#77

Yeah, F%#k Trent And His Sh$t

Yeah, F%#k Trent And His Sh$t

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Had A Fever For A Month, Current Contenders Are Immune Defects And Leukemia, Grandma Is Dying In Hospital, And Now Guess Who Had Their Car Totaled The Day Before Their Birthday!

Had A Fever For A Month, Current Contenders Are Immune Defects And Leukemia, Grandma Is Dying In Hospital, And Now Guess Who Had Their Car Totaled The Day Before Their Birthday!

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F**k This Family In Particular

F**k This Family In Particular

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