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If you never lived in a flat-share, were you even a student for realz? The question doesn’t really have an answer, but it shows one thing. Living with another person under one roof is a one-of-a-kind experience.

And it’s not only about leaving dirty socks in plain sight, bringing in a bunch of friends at 2 am, or borrowing chocolate biscuits with 0.001% intention to return them. Whichever side you were, or currently are, standing on, you probably feel right and the other person is most likely wrong.

But in the land of flat- and house-sharing, there are no right or wrong people, there’s only a nasty-meter that goes up every single time you put an empty pack of ice cream back to rest in the freezer. Call it an exaggeration, but god is in the details when it comes to flat-sharing.

Pssst! More 'I live with a monster' pics can be found in a previous compilation by Bored Panda right here.

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Thesis Due In A Few Days And I Don’t Need This Extra Stress Of People Stealing My Stuff From The Communal Fridge

Thesis Due In A Few Days And I Don’t Need This Extra Stress Of People Stealing My Stuff From The Communal Fridge

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The Way My Dad Puts Things Away In The Fridge. This Is A Piece Of Steak

The Way My Dad Puts Things Away In The Fridge. This Is A Piece Of Steak

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Living with someone is never easy. Whether you’re partners, friends, or random students who met by pure chance and equal need to share a flat, the truth is, a big part of the deal comes down to not-so-sweet moments. Like, noticing your biscuit bag rapidly shrinking in size, or drinking the chamomile tea and shoving in the ear plugs since your roommate is a night owl with a passion for techno.

Sometimes, though, it gets more awful than that. And when you realize your relationship has become somewhat passive-aggressive and your sticky note battle is getting out of hand, it may be too late to save your (and your roommate's, for that matter) sanity.

#3

My Husband Bought Memory Foam For “His Side Of The Bed”

My Husband Bought Memory Foam For “His Side Of The Bed”

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Fortunately, there are some things everyone can do to make sure sharing a flat is not a one-way ride to hell. First, make sure you’re compatible from the very beginning. I know, nobody is going to marry their roommate, but being sure you have similar lifestyles, hobbies, and at least, are not immediately averse to one another is a good start.

However, many people who have experienced a flat share can assure you that living with your best friend is not a good idea either. Even though it sounds like a dream come true, living with your BFF may reveal less savory aspects of people’s personalities (And personal hygiene.) After all, it’s not worth putting your friendship on trial just so you two can spend even more time under one roof.

The truth is, when you start living with someone you know, little things that you were not particularly keen on about their personalities often snowball into giant arguments.

#5

My Wife Putting This Peanut Butter In The Trash Because It’s Empty

My Wife Putting This Peanut Butter In The Trash Because It’s Empty

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

That is rather wasteful. What an inconvenience for her to get a knife to fish it out.

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#7

When Your Housemate Uses The Living Room As His Bedroom

When Your Housemate Uses The Living Room As His Bedroom

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"Its Always So Cold In Our House. Our Furnace Sucks." -Wife Jan2020 -32C

"Its Always So Cold In Our House. Our Furnace Sucks." -Wife Jan2020 -32C

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Even though there are no existing rules governing how roommates should live with one another, psychologist Fredric Neuman suggests a couple of things to have in mind. First, it’s mutual respect. “By respect, I mean certain specific things: Do not eat the other person’s food unless you ask first. Do not borrow clothes, or pick up money lying around, or take up any other possession of the other person without asking first.”

#10

The Way My GF "Puts Away The Groceries" Still In The Bag

The Way My GF "Puts Away The Groceries" Still In The Bag

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Wife Doesn’t Pay Attention To What We Already Have When Buying Groceries

Wife Doesn’t Pay Attention To What We Already Have When Buying Groceries

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#12

My Brother Has A Habit

My Brother Has A Habit

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#13

I Married The Person Who Does This

I Married The Person Who Does This

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#14

My Mom Always Eats The Chocolate And Puts It Back In The Freezer Like That

My Mom Always Eats The Chocolate And Puts It Back In The Freezer Like That

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

Ewww! Is your mum keeping it for later or is someone else expected to finish it off for her?

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My Roommate Has Difficulties In Finding The Right Hole

My Roommate Has Difficulties In Finding The Right Hole

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Second, it’s following through financial commitments so that none of the roommates feel pressured. Also, chores should be done without reminding one another, so make sure to set up a schedule in the communal zone.

#16

How My Wife Loads The Dishwasher

How My Wife Loads The Dishwasher

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

My boyfriend AFTER I SHOWED HIM EXACTLY HOW TO DO IT A MILLION TIMES. I go to check the next time and he still hasn't figured it out

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#18

My Wife Ate Every Single Marshmallow In A Family Sized Box Of Count Chocula. Every Single One

My Wife Ate Every Single Marshmallow In A Family Sized Box Of Count Chocula. Every Single One

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This Is How My Mom Puts The Knives Away In The Drying Rack

This Is How My Mom Puts The Knives Away In The Drying Rack

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

I actually put the knives this way so they don't blunt or rust. I live in a household of 4 and so far nobody's been stabbed lol

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

Dry your knives by hand and put them away. This is both unsafe to the people and damaging to the knife.

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

My husband does that. He stabbed himself once. I was kind of forced to say 'I told you not to put them like that'.

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

My sister did the same thing in the dishwasher!!! Thankfully it only took me a few nasty cuts til I finally remembered to look closely before reaching in.

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

Lost my balance and ended up with a knife in my hand because of that. Knives point down every time and stuff it blunting them. I can buy a new knife.

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

I do this too because my dry rack is metal and I don't want any rust to form on my knives. I'm also the o my person who does the dishes so no worries.

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

So it does not damage the plastik holder-thingy or the blade (what do you call that in english).It's a ongoing battle between "dangerous for bodyparts" and "dangerous for kitchen stuff" I care about appliances, my squeamish SO about his fingers.

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

My husband use to put the knives blade up in the silverware tray and when he laid the large knives on the top shelf. I asked him and then told him to not do that. He said that they had to go this way to keep them from getting rusty and ruined. He refused to change and continued to put them blade up. I was emptying the dishwasher, reached to get a glass, the knife was hidden up against the glasses, slit my finger, had to go to urgency care and get stitches. He finally realized that we can buy new knives and places them blade down.

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

I would tell my husband to not put knives blade up. He knew better. I ended up having stitches in my finger because the knife didn't fit in the silverware tray so he laid it blade up on the top rack. Reached in to grab a glass and slit my finger. He finally figured out why blades face down.

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

My husband used to that in the dishwasher. Had to explain what happens if trip and land the knife, fork sharp end up.

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

I think your mom is trying to kill someone and make it look like an accident.

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

People who find not damaging/blunting a knife more important than a loved one bleeding to death

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

me slips and fall onto the sharp end of the knive*

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

Same as my partner's mum... She sees nothing wrong in that :/

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

Knives do not go in the drying rack! Knives get dried immediately and put back in the rightful place.

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

We stack our dirty dishes on the counter next to the sink. Someone has a very bad habit of placing used knives on top of the stacks of dishes. Usually in an unstable position. I’m blind in my right eye so I can’t see the dishes as I come into the kitchen. I don’t know how many times I’ve accidentally knocked into the dishes and had to jump quickly out of the way to avoid a knife falling at my feet. I’ve asked several times for them to stop putting knives there only to be told to f-off and stop being petty.

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

Knives don't go in the drying rack, they go DIRECTLY back into the block! Respect your knives!

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

I do this as I value my knives and don't want to blunt them however best would be to dry them straight away and don't put them into a drawer loose with other knives

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

My uncle does the same in addition to leaving the handles greasy as hell. I tell him the blade, fork & spoon should be down, not only for me, but for the cats who may jump the counter.

jamie1707
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aren't you supposed to put them in the dishwasher points up? Some guy murdered his wife using that method in a soap recently.

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

I have a 3-cm-long scar on a palm b/c someone did this in our household (no names mentioned... HUBBY!).... in the drawer. I reached in expecting handle, and got six stitches.

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

It’s in a drying rack. It’s already clean. Don’t wash kitchen knives in a dishwasher. Hand wash and towel dry unless you want blunt and dull knives.

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

This is the correct end up. She could try to make it more obvious, though.

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

Probably is meant for someone!! Maybe you that posted this..

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

Ummmm this is how you're meant to do it ... if you have it the other way it dulls the point of the knife - unless you have a way of suspending it tip down

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

With a carbon steel blade, this is how you prevent rust.

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According to Fredric Neuman, it’s best not to keep close track of everything you do for your roommate. “Weighing every action on a scale leads invariably to someone feeling disadvantaged,” he argues, so it’s best not to set your expectations too high.

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Less Than 2 Days After Moving In, One Of My Roommates Scratched My New, Non-Stick Pan With Metal Utensils

Less Than 2 Days After Moving In, One Of My Roommates Scratched My New, Non-Stick Pan With Metal Utensils

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Live With A Girl They Said, Things Will Be Clean They Said

Live With A Girl They Said, Things Will Be Clean They Said

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#24

My Husband Doesn't Want The Case To Get Scratched And Cause An "Eyesore"

My Husband Doesn't Want The Case To Get Scratched And Cause An "Eyesore"

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#25

I Went To The Fridge To Get Milk For My Cereal But Someone Put The Milk Back With This Much

I Went To The Fridge To Get Milk For My Cereal But Someone Put The Milk Back With This Much

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This should be common sense, but you’d be surprised how many roommates actually don't comply with not going into your roommate’s bedroom unless they are present. Setting boundaries before starting to live together is a great way to make sure everyone is one the same page.

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For some people, common sense may vary, and letting everyone know you’re not comfortable with anyone visiting your room without you present is a simple way to avoid miscommunication.

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Day 6 Of Living With A Roommate For The First Time. I’m Looking For A New Place

Day 6 Of Living With A Roommate For The First Time. I’m Looking For A New Place

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

Gotta wonder...who exactly do they think is going to clean this up? Oh, right...Mommy.

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My Roommate Can’t Read

My Roommate Can’t Read

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

I can imagine how annoying it must be living with bad roommates. My aunt had one in college and the roommate was so lazy. My aunt then got tired and she said she would not cook for anyone anymore.(And yes, she also did that for the roomate). So, my aunt was a hardworking person and she would make dinner early and go off to work. Then, the roommate would eat her dinner and she would e hungry. Also, she wasn't very rich back then and the roommate was a monster, in my opinion.

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How My Girlfriend Takes The First Piece Of Freshly Baked Brownies

How My Girlfriend Takes The First Piece Of Freshly Baked Brownies

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We Are A Family Of Four

We Are A Family Of Four

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

either somebody has a secret family or they have ghosts with great hygiene

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My Damn Family

My Damn Family

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#33

This Is How I Cut My Pizza To Avoid Cutting Pepperoni. My Girlfriend Said To Post It To The Internet

This Is How I Cut My Pizza To Avoid Cutting Pepperoni. My Girlfriend Said To Post It To The Internet

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My Sister Opens Them Up To Check The Flavor And Puts It Back If She Doesn't Want It. The Flavor Is Also Printed At The Bottom Of The Wrapper

My Sister Opens Them Up To Check The Flavor And Puts It Back If She Doesn't Want It. The Flavor Is Also Printed At The Bottom Of The Wrapper

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I Love My Wife Dearly, But This Is How She Leaves The Ice Cream After Getting Some For Herself

I Love My Wife Dearly, But This Is How She Leaves The Ice Cream After Getting Some For Herself

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

I've never seen this before. Why did she need to destroy half the carton?

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#37

How My Girlfriend’s Mum Stores The Washing Liquid

How My Girlfriend’s Mum Stores The Washing Liquid

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#38

The Husband Used My Favorite Knife As A Garden Tool

The Husband Used My Favorite Knife As A Garden Tool

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#39

My Stuff Is Circled. The Other Stuff Is My Sister's

My Stuff Is Circled. The Other Stuff Is My Sister's

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

This is how I am. I need to change before I go off to college or it will be embarrassing for me

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#40

My Roommate Left A Surprise In The Kitchen, While I Was Outside

My Roommate Left A Surprise In The Kitchen, While I Was Outside

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#41

The Cord For My Wife’s Vacuum

The Cord For My Wife’s Vacuum

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#43

My Girlfriend Doesn't Zip The Resealable Bag Closed And Puts The Bag In Upside Down

My Girlfriend Doesn't Zip The Resealable Bag Closed And Puts The Bag In Upside Down

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

That's my bf but will swear he doesn't know who did it. I know my kid's didn't do it, I can bet my life that my kid's wouldn't do it

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My Kids Are Trying To Give Me A Stroke

My Kids Are Trying To Give Me A Stroke

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

At least they are brushing their teeth. Get scared when it’s not maliciously warped and they promise to have clean teeth

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How My Step Dad Decided To Close A Box Of Cereal After Eating Edibles Last Night

How My Step Dad Decided To Close A Box Of Cereal After Eating Edibles Last Night

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Things You Find The Morning After Your Australian Housemate Got Hammered

Things You Find The Morning After Your Australian Housemate Got Hammered

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My Girlfriend Opens Cereal Like A Neanderthal

My Girlfriend Opens Cereal Like A Neanderthal

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