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108 People Who Follow The Rules So Literally That They Beat The System
In a world where we're constantly being told what to do, it's often tempting to rebel against the system and stop doing as we're instructed. But as you can see from this hilarious list compiled by Bored Panda, there's another, more subtle way to fight back against the establishment. How? By following the rules as literally as possible! Don't know how? Then scroll on for some covert anti-establishment inspiration. Don't forget to vote for the funniest!
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#1
You Are To Assume The Role Of A Chinese Immigrant In 1870
Hàolín Huang 9 years ago
Translation: My life here isn't quite good... the working environment is bad, and there's no such thing as sufficient welfare. But don't worry, only about a dozen people are severely injured everyday. I try my best to be careful. We opened a small bodega and the business is great. Even though I don't know much English, it isn't hard to understand these white people. Hopefully I'll achieve something! I'd work really hard and take care of myself... are you guys doing well? I miss you a lot, wish we can see each other again...
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#2
This Peanut Sale
#3
Mortality Is Real
#4
My Wife Wanted A Run-Of-The-Mill Birthday Party. I Asked Her, "So Just A Generic Party?" This Is The Result
Sweep the Leg 9 years ago
This is awesome! Look how much work he put into a creative "uncreative" generic birthday. I'd appreciate a guy like this!
#5
By Customer Request
#6
My Mom Told Me To "Clean The Bathroom Like The Queen Of England Is Visiting"
#7
Breastfeeding Request
#8
Arriva Has Banned Shorts As A Part Of Their Uniform, Offering Only Pants Or Skirts Regardless Of Weather
#9
You're Welcome, Mum
#10
My Wife Asked Me To Take Some Pictures With My New Selfie Stick When Doing Stuff Throughout The Day
#11
Denise Ain't Fucking Around
#12
Insert Card As Shown
#13
How To Draw A Sheep
#14
Saw This On My Facebook Feed Today
#16
Found Some Amazing Indian Writing
Shirley Richard 9 years ago
This is exactly how we got to this place in time. No one is being racist, sorry. The Indian (whether he's native or not) clearly took this picture and endorsed it, else he wouldn't be standing there writing. Now, he thought this was clever enough so maybe you all should too. If everyone wasn't so busy policing each other and looking so nasty things to say to each other then this country wouldn't be as screwed up as it is now. You don't need to be butthurt over this photo...laugh.
#17
He Chose... Wisely
#18
Can't Argue With That
#19
School District Doesn't Allow Halloween Costumes
#21
Question Everything
#22
My Dad Asked The Waitress For "One Very Small Check" I Think That She Out-Dadjoked Him In Response
#23
How To Cook Pork & Caramelised Chestnut Stuffing
#24
Girlfriend Told Me To Wear A Plain Tie To Dinner Tonight
darknessIsMyOutfit 9 years ago
Well what's wrong? Should it have been a biplane instead of a jet plane...?
#25
Future Lawyer? Was Told He Couldn't Go Outside
#26
Because, Screw You And Your "End User License Agreement"
#27
My Wife Asked Me To Put The Cake In The Oven At 120 Degrees. Took Some Doing, But I Managed It
#28
Hug Left Curb When Leaving
#29
I Never Imagined The Golden Gate Bridge Was As Bike Friendly As It Is
#30
The Poor Girl Actually Stopped Walking
#31
My Dad Asked Me To Hand Him His Ginger Ale. I Don't Know What To Do
#32
Complying With The Rules
#34
I Have No Words For This One
#35
When You're Told To Change Ur Shirt Before Thanksgiving Dinner So You Happily Oblige
#36
My Wife Just Told Me She Is Pregnant, And Wanted A Toasty Shower. First Dad Joke Executed
#37
I Noticed This Bottle At A Local Coffee Shop, And Asked The Owner About It. He Said "Health Inspector Asked 'What's This Jar?' And I Said Nothing, It's Empty, And She Said 'Everything Has To Be Labeled' So I Labeled It."
Kjorn 9 years ago
bureaucrats... In the province of Québec here where everything must be... and i say MUST be in french we have inspector who goes everywhere and give penalty if it's in English. people has to put sticker in french over microwave or coffemaker where it was written in English... like people doesn't know what POWER or START mean...
#38
My Brother Got Bored Waiting At The Pharmacy
#39
Why People Don't Obey Signs
#40
Bus Driver Near Busy Stop Ticketed For Letting Passengers Get Off Early Due To Congestion. Reaction: Today Bus Drivers Coordinated To Do Things By The Book And Only Stop Exactly At Bus Stops; Huge Line-Up Ensues
#41
I'm Screwed
#43
My Brother Had To Work, So He Asked Me To Save Him A Little Bit Of Everything
#44
Mom Asked Me To Put The Toilet Paper On The Shelf
Totally Magical Unicorn 9 years ago
I hate it when people make you use up the cheap toilet paper before you get to the soft stuff.
#46
My Parents Are On A Short Vacation And Asked Me To Stop By And "Secure The Dog". Mission Accomplished
#48
My Wife Asked For A Coach Bag For Her Birthday. Let's Just Say She's Pretty Happy Today
#49
He Was Just Following Orders
#51
Following The Rules
#52
Touch Only With Your Eyes
#53
Roommate Asked Me To Talk To Her Plants While She Was Away
#54
When You Pause And Say "Uh" When They Ask Your Name At Starbucks
#55
Siri Conforms
#56
What A Smart Ass
#57
Malaysian Prince Dons Hulk Hands After Being Told He Must Wear Gloves For Handshakes With Women
#58
It's Not Working
#60
Valuables Under Watch
#61
Is This How I'm Supposed To Do It?
#62
Happened To Notice My Neighbor's Car Door Open During A Massive Sleet Storm. She Told Me To Mind My Own Business Last Time We Talked
#63
My Grandmother Has Insisted For Years That "A Good Scottish Country House Just Isn't Complete Without A Wall Mounted Stag Head." My Mum Finally Caved
Tiny Dynamine 9 years ago
At least she knows that killing defenceless animals for human selfishness is wrong. Your mum is cool.
#64
The Girlfriend Asked Me To Shovel A Path To The Garage
#65
Well Okay, If You Think It'll Help
#66
My Wife Asked For "Laser Hair Removal" For Christmas. She Was Less Than Thrilled
#67
It Seems That Malicious Compliance Begins Young
Emma Revell 9 years ago
technically it's right half of 4 sweets is 2 sweets well 4 halves add up to 2!!
#68
Please Fall In Line
#69
This Is My Spot
#70
I Asked For The Restaurant To Go Easy On The Mustard And This Came Out
#71
Well If You Say So
#72
I Was Grumpy When I Came Home From Work So I Asked My Husband For Space. He Handed Me This
#73
So I Asked For Extra Pickles Today At Subway
#74
Ok, But I Don't Think It'll Work
#75
If You Insist
#76
Whoever Runs The Overwatch Twitter Account Knows How It's Done
#77
Take It They Said. So I Did
#78
Okay, Heads Up!
#79
Just Following Directions
#80
The Importance Of Following Instructions
#81
The Instructions Were To Bring Two Photos On A CD
#82
Eat Me
#83
Inaccurate Instructions Are Inaccurate
#84
Roommate Needed A Blank Trophy As A Prop
#85
When You Ask For Sour Cream On The Side
darknessIsMyOutfit 9 years ago
When you walk through a drive through you can expect some kind of retaliation
#87
Last Night I Asked My Husband To Put Some Spaghetti On The Stove So I Could Start Dinner When I Got Home
#88
I Told My Brother To Print Out A Dot-To-Dot For Our Sister. He Came Back With This
#89
Wife Asked Me To Pick Up Tampons For Her
#90
Saw This Above The Urinals In The Bathroom At Work This Morning
#91
Ordered Chicken Bacon Ranch. Forgot To Say "Pizza"
#92
Blurry Conformists Are Still Conformists
#94
I'm Not Very Good At Drawing, But I Hope This Suffices
#95
Conformity At Its Finest
#97
Not Going To Replace The Towel Drop Bin?
#98
When You Go To McDonald's And Ask For An Egg McMuffin With Sausage And Cheese Only
#99
Instructions Unclear
Jessica Hepler 9 years ago
Who tf ketchup and mustards their chicken nuggets . This is madness
#100
My Sister Asked My 6'5" Nephew To Bring In The Costco Run
#101
This Kid Is Going Places
Jonathan Sherry 9 years ago
I wouldn't have filled it out since my name isn't Underline, obviously it doesn't apply to me.
#102
Mom Asked Me To Rip Up A Carpet For Her. I Think I Did A Good Job
#103
KFC Told Me To
#104
How To Follow Rules
#105
Radar, Go To Bed!
#106
Filled The Gap With Silicone
#107
They Said Get A Cake On Tuesday
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