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Failure is a part of life. It can hurt. It can teach us valuable lessons. But most importantly, when you have a single job to do, and you mess it up, it can give us a hearty laugh when we need it the most. The ‘You Had One Job’ subreddit is a great online community that will make you crack a smile: it’s dedicated to hilarious occupational mishaps that will blow away the Autumn blues.

We’ve collected some of the best posts from the 397k-strong r/onejob community for you to enjoy, dear Readers. So scroll down, and we hope that you see the silver lining in life. Oh, don’t forget to upvote your fave posts and let us know which pics made you laugh the hardest and why.

The ‘You Had One Job’ subreddit considers itself to be the “official depository” for classic ‘You Had One Job’ posts. It does exactly what it says on the tin. The community seems very friendly, so if you’ve got any posts to share, give the sub a visit.

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Not Trying To Be Political I Just Thought This Was Funny

Not Trying To Be Political I Just Thought This Was Funny

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I Honestly Want To Know How Someone Manged This

I Honestly Want To Know How Someone Manged This

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Rabbit Carrot
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think I’m going to tick ‘no’ but it’s a close one...

La La Lynch
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've done online surveys that asked strange questions in order to see if those answering were actually paying attention and were really reading the questions. It's quite possible this is one of those scenarios.

Banjo Peppers
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, this is likely a quality control question. I’ve seen ones that are like “I take a bath in ketchup every day, yes or no?” or asking if you’re fluent in ancient Egyptian.

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Truth Monster
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Weeeeelll, you can in fact be in a situation where the answer is yes. There have been cases where people have revived after being declared clinically dead. Your chances are better to choke to death on a jelly donut on a full moon and a Tuesday on a balmy summer night than for you to revive once clinically dead.

Lucille McGillicuddy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are checkpoint questions, to see if you are still paying attention during tests/screenings.

Candace Fitzpatrick
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This reminds me of that one news reporter that said "we tried to reach out to the man who was killed in the accident, but he was unavailable for comment" 🤦🏼‍♀️

Chris Hardtke
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

About as easily as someone managed to misspell “managed”, I’d guess.

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

These are put in surveys to check that you're not a bot and are paying attention.

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

Well, I mean, you could die in a car accident, and the paramedics/medics could do CPR...

Morgan Olson
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yes, i have been in 4, thank you very much.......................................................wtf

Nevaeh Milton
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

cats be like: so actully this one time i ran to get this mouse in my owners vent i got the mouse then i jumped and died but hey i still have 8 lives left... this took foever to write so... yea

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

"NAME: Jesus SURNAME: Christ ADDRESS: Nazareth AGE: 33 SEX: M Have you ever been in an accident......."

Nathan Girard
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people could answer yes to this though, if they were clinically dead for a few moments but then revived.

A Jones
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

just imagine the people handling the forms that say "yes" to this question.

Bird Mom
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, I mean, if your heart stops,l technically you're dead. If they managed to revive you, then technically you were brought back from the dead.

Pepper Pots
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why not just ask have you been in an accident and been resurrected?

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Thats A Big One

Thats A Big One

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If the subreddit were a kid, they’d probably be in the third grade by now: the community was founded back in 2012 and has been going strong ever since.

Obviously, it’s best to go through life with a strong sense of humor, but it doesn’t hide the fact that failing at your job can have a powerful negative impact on your mental (and even physical) wellbeing. We’re social animals, after all, and what others think of us impacts us (even if we sometimes like to pretend that it doesn’t).

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I Used To Read

I Used To Read

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Someone Really Hates Kids

Someone Really Hates Kids

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Meth, I'm On It

Meth, I'm On It

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One study from 2017 suggests that we shouldn’t fight against what we feel after failing. According to the researchers, if we want to improve as people and get better at our jobs, we should focus on our turbulent feelings after failing badly, not our thoughts.

On the other hand, trying to logically find reasons why you’re not at fault doesn’t seem to help us much to improve. In other words, letting ourselves feel bad about failing is, ironically, a positive and learning experience. While our brains try to come up with excuses for why our failures aren’t necessarily failures. Heart over mind, dear Pandas. Heart over mind.

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Best, Or Worst, Editor?

Best, Or Worst, Editor?

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“Shoplifters Will Be Prostituted”

“Shoplifters Will Be Prostituted”

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Didn't Fit In The Mailbox

Didn't Fit In The Mailbox

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I’m Sure He’ll Be Happy With This Gift

I’m Sure He’ll Be Happy With This Gift

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Don't Worry Boss, I Wrote

Don't Worry Boss, I Wrote

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How Does This Happen?

How Does This Happen?

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You Became The Very Thing You Swore To Destroy

You Became The Very Thing You Swore To Destroy

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Sure, Right After You Write It.

Sure, Right After You Write It.

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I Know I Don't

I Know I Don't

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Food May Contain Human Flesh

Food May Contain Human Flesh

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Some One Told Me To Put This Here Soooo

Some One Told Me To Put This Here Soooo

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I Mean.....

I Mean.....

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Fighting Crimes With The Power Of Song

Fighting Crimes With The Power Of Song

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You Had One Jobby Job-Job

You Had One Jobby Job-Job

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This Plaque Near My House

This Plaque Near My House

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You Were Close Here

You Were Close Here

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Teachers Making Quizzes

Teachers Making Quizzes

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I Haven't Words For This... Really

I Haven't Words For This... Really

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Honoring Rosa Parks On The Back Of A Bus...

Honoring Rosa Parks On The Back Of A Bus...

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Excuse Me Ma'am...that's Not How That Works...

Excuse Me Ma'am...that's Not How That Works...

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Helmet Saves Lives

Helmet Saves Lives

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Turn Rliegfht

Turn Rliegfht

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How Hard Is It?

How Hard Is It?

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Come One Camera Man

Come One Camera Man

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This Finding Dory Night Light Is Perfect For Kids!

This Finding Dory Night Light Is Perfect For Kids!

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N-No. It Really Isn't

N-No. It Really Isn't

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I Guess They Decided To Include The Cutter As A Premium Topping

I Guess They Decided To Include The Cutter As A Premium Topping

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All They Had To Do Was Line Up The Label Properly. Now I Have This

All They Had To Do Was Line Up The Label Properly. Now I Have This

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How Is This So Common?

How Is This So Common?

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Asked My Boyfriend To Bake The Croissants For Our Dinner...

Asked My Boyfriend To Bake The Croissants For Our Dinner...

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A Recycling Bin Isn’t Supposed To Be A Logic Puzzle

A Recycling Bin Isn’t Supposed To Be A Logic Puzzle

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15 Straws. Thanks

15 Straws. Thanks

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I Was Expecting The Picture To Be A Bit More Colorful

I Was Expecting The Picture To Be A Bit More Colorful

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Yes Don't The Food

Yes Don't The Food

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Not Even Sure How This Happened

Not Even Sure How This Happened

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#43

The Arabic Part Says “The Same Text But In Arabic”

The Arabic Part Says “The Same Text But In Arabic”

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One Damn Tile

One Damn Tile

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How... Someone Better Have Been Reprimanded

How... Someone Better Have Been Reprimanded

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Hmm Ok Then

Hmm Ok Then

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I Think You Forgot To Close The Corn Car...

I Think You Forgot To Close The Corn Car...

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$49 For A "Frog" Cake

$49 For A "Frog" Cake

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They’re Different Colors? Super Hard

They’re Different Colors? Super Hard

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Wasn't There Any Other Stock Image

Wasn't There Any Other Stock Image

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New Chandelier Was Installed In The Apartment Below!

New Chandelier Was Installed In The Apartment Below!

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Well Then.....

Well Then.....

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Found This In My School Lmao

Found This In My School Lmao

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Guess It'll Never End

Guess It'll Never End

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Don't Know If I'd Trust Em

Don't Know If I'd Trust Em

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Nice Parking Job There Mr. Advanced Parking Solutions

Nice Parking Job There Mr. Advanced Parking Solutions

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Removing One Blade Will Definitely Make The Fan Work...

Removing One Blade Will Definitely Make The Fan Work...

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I Feel Like Somebody Got Fired

I Feel Like Somebody Got Fired

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10lb Bag Of Mice

10lb Bag Of Mice

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To Keep Someone’s Identity A Secret

To Keep Someone’s Identity A Secret

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Well... He Could've Picked Uo This One

Well... He Could've Picked Uo This One

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Very Smart Is Dog

Very Smart Is Dog

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#63

"My Baby!"

"My Baby!"

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Correct Black Man In Picture, How Hard Could It Be?

Correct Black Man In Picture, How Hard Could It Be?

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The ‘Worst Criminal This Week’ Award Goes To:

The ‘Worst Criminal This Week’ Award Goes To:

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It Will Be Good For The Kids In The Back, Though

It Will Be Good For The Kids In The Back, Though

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Yep, They Sure Do

Yep, They Sure Do

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Helpful For Finding Your Car

Helpful For Finding Your Car

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Can Somebody Explain This?

Can Somebody Explain This?

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Seems Like They Stocked Up On Invisible Ink. Either That Or I’ve Been Lied Too...

Seems Like They Stocked Up On Invisible Ink. Either That Or I’ve Been Lied Too...

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Try Not To Rage

Try Not To Rage

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This "Family Pharmacy" Sign

This "Family Pharmacy" Sign

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Mmmm I Love Coocies

Mmmm I Love Coocies

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It’ll Just Melt

It’ll Just Melt

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Political Humor

Political Humor

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Clock That Has Hung On Our Wall With 20 Years. Needless To Say It Gets Confusing Sometimes

Clock That Has Hung On Our Wall With 20 Years. Needless To Say It Gets Confusing Sometimes

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Innocent Until Proven Tasty

Innocent Until Proven Tasty

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I Did The Job Boss

I Did The Job Boss

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Subtitle For French Song. Same Line Three Minutes Straight

Subtitle For French Song. Same Line Three Minutes Straight

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I Compressed The Image Boss

I Compressed The Image Boss

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I Mean If You Insist

I Mean If You Insist

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May They Have Meant Circumstances?

May They Have Meant Circumstances?

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Just, Why?

Just, Why?

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Just Use A Vpn

Just Use A Vpn

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I Spent A Few Minutes Laughing At This

I Spent A Few Minutes Laughing At This

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Now My Food Gonna Fall Off.

Now My Food Gonna Fall Off.

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Lemon-Orange Hybrid Obviously

Lemon-Orange Hybrid Obviously

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At A Hospital I Visited A While Back

At A Hospital I Visited A While Back

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Are You Sure?

Are You Sure?

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Shoot The Goddamn Bullies

Shoot The Goddamn Bullies

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Found At My Neighborhood Mailbox

Found At My Neighborhood Mailbox

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Am I Wrong Or Is This Actually Harder Than The Obvious Alternative?

Am I Wrong Or Is This Actually Harder Than The Obvious Alternative?

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Salat Is My Personal Favourite

Salat Is My Personal Favourite

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My Kit Kat Has No Wafer

My Kit Kat Has No Wafer

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Task Failed Successfully

Task Failed Successfully

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Thank God For These Savings

Thank God For These Savings

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Brand New House Got Cabinets In It That Day Might Lose The Porch The Next

Brand New House Got Cabinets In It That Day Might Lose The Porch The Next

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Someone Didn't Think This Through

Someone Didn't Think This Through

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My Brothers GF Just Cut This Cheesecake...

My Brothers GF Just Cut This Cheesecake...

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Without Hat

Without Hat

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Last Time I Checked That’s Not What Legs Look Like

Last Time I Checked That’s Not What Legs Look Like

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Why Dear God Why Did You Do This

Why Dear God Why Did You Do This

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How To Save A Life

How To Save A Life

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Something’s Wrong, I Can Feel It...

Something’s Wrong, I Can Feel It...

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Now That's A Pour Design For A Bathroom Sink

Now That's A Pour Design For A Bathroom Sink

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Civil Engineering In South America

Civil Engineering In South America

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Ah Yes, Mars The Country

Ah Yes, Mars The Country

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How Can You Mess This Up

How Can You Mess This Up

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My Guy... Just How?

My Guy... Just How?

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One Of My Screws Was Not Threaded

One Of My Screws Was Not Threaded

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Two Hundred And Thirty Degrees In France?

Two Hundred And Thirty Degrees In France?

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Virtual School Test

Virtual School Test

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Someone Tried To Replace A Missing 2 Of Clubs...

Someone Tried To Replace A Missing 2 Of Clubs...

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Needless To Say, Mom And Dad Weren’t Too Happy With This One

Needless To Say, Mom And Dad Weren’t Too Happy With This One

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Yeah I Don't Think That's Going To Work

Yeah I Don't Think That's Going To Work

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How Did They Mess That Up

How Did They Mess That Up

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Welp...

Welp...

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I Did It Boss, Ive Build The Crash Barrier.

I Did It Boss, Ive Build The Crash Barrier.

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Yes, Nevv York Is My Favourite Metropolitan

Yes, Nevv York Is My Favourite Metropolitan

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Ordered Two Cheese And One Pepperoni. Got One Pepperoni

Ordered Two Cheese And One Pepperoni. Got One Pepperoni

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Nice, Fooled Me Again

Nice, Fooled Me Again

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Meatallica

Meatallica

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Not Sure If Intentional Or Oblivious, But This Architect Did A Crappy Job

Not Sure If Intentional Or Oblivious, But This Architect Did A Crappy Job

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Who Ever Designed This I Really Hope They Get Fired Soon

Who Ever Designed This I Really Hope They Get Fired Soon

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Maybe... Maybe It Will Turn Black Later...

Maybe... Maybe It Will Turn Black Later...

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London, Manhatten, New York

London, Manhatten, New York

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"How To Not Make Subtitles"

"How To Not Make Subtitles"

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The Salt Shakers At My Hotel (It Had A Kitchen)

The Salt Shakers At My Hotel (It Had A Kitchen)

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Meanwhile In Bangladesh

Meanwhile In Bangladesh

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Bruh You Only Had One Iob

Bruh You Only Had One Iob

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Thanks Subtitle

Thanks Subtitle

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Designed The Box, Boss!

Designed The Box, Boss!

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Mm Yes Purple

Mm Yes Purple

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#134

That Cable Canal Sure Is Useful On A Moveable Lamp.

That Cable Canal Sure Is Useful On A Moveable Lamp.

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#135

Ah Yes, The Train Station Is Her King

Ah Yes, The Train Station Is Her King

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For Sale- Issue: Injured

For Sale- Issue: Injured

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