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French illustrator Jean Jullien draws witty illustrations that point out our absurd addictions to technology, social media and our smartphones. The artist is famous for mocking our obsession, which cuts us off from the real life, leaving us alienated and lonely.

Besides his satire, Jullien also uses social networks as a political platform. He is widely known for creating the "Peace for Paris" symbol which has become a worldwide sign of solidarity with France after the Paris attacks.

More info: jeanjullien.com (h/t: designyoutrust)
#1

Weirdo On The Subway

Weirdo On The Subway

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ManuNanu
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ich ... morgens in der S Bahn....

Shablul
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those people will not necessarily talk even without the tech

AlisonBall
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I tried crocheting on the London Underground once... that got some weird looks.

YolandaTai
Community Member
10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm the weirdo that reads in the car and gets pissed off at Gaea when it gets dark and I didn't bring a flash light.

Tarun
Community Member
10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He is looking like a vampire

AndreiCiurea
Community Member
10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually feel like that when my battery is low :D

Teabreath
Community Member
9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

TAKE PHOTOS OF YOUR STARBUCKS, GO DO SOME SNAPCHAT FILTERS, DO WHATEVER YOU REALLY WANT AND APPRICIATE HOW ORIGINAL THE MILINUIM IS

BogdanBodo
Community Member
9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Technology is evolution! It's addicted, yes, but no matter what is evolution and is good for humanity ;)

MysticalMan
Community Member
10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Make it an elevator and I'd say... been there.

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    #2

    Apple Watch

    Apple Watch

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    PaolaAbril
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Slavery in one image.... (yeah I include myself with my ipod hahaha... I want to change that definetely!

    gaz
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always plugged in. Wheeeeee!

    #3

    Freedom

    Freedom

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    MarkTea
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never take my phone or any communication devices to the beach.

    DariaB
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not with waterproof plastic phone cases!

    #4

    Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures

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    gaz
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read about a guy that did this for his vacation.

    DerekRitchie
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i know. stop taking pictures of womens boobs so you can take pictures of your own face

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    #5

    Evolution?

    Evolution?

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    climbcat
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    bigger doesn't mean more advanced

    DariaB
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bigger means different product. A tablet (the big one) and a smart phone (the small one) are two separate kind of computers. I do get the message, though...

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    Wulfur
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Next you read it on a f*****g computer

    DariaB
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not really tech taking over our lives, it's just one thing replaced with another.

    KarinMorris
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The weird thing is that it's getting bigger not smaller like most tech

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    #6

    New Tan

    New Tan

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    AnaVukašinović
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it would be on stomach, people are texting and scrolling all the time

    #7

    Live Screening

    Live Screening

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    KatHoth
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    SO true. I'm like why are you watching on your phone when it's RIGHT in front of you........

    EdSheeranIsBae
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I went to see Ed that really annoyed me. I recorded 2 of the songs, just for memories, and the concert went on for 90 minutes. Some people had the flashlight on their phone on when he sand The A Team, and others just sat and recorded the entire thing. I just found it sad. Eek, that sounded like I just completely contradicted myself...

    VictorVakaras
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even in cartoons people hold their phones wrong when shooting video.

    Kieleenterprise
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol just like when on tv when people post you get freeper view

    #8

    Fine Dining

    Fine Dining

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    LiekeMuller
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gah I hate tech at the lunch/dinner table! This is THE moment to talk to each other!

    MarkTea
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All are banned at our dinner table

    MariaMartin
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am so happy my family don't do that . the phone gets switched off while eating or chatting to each other. That was a point my husband made when he bought the kids phones.

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    #9

    Never Alone

    Never Alone

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    AmrAtef
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hhhhh it make us more alone

    DariaB
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I disagree with this one. i tend to turn the sound off before sleep. Anyone can do it. Still bothered by the light of your screen? Turn it face down. Problem solved.

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    #10

    Before Instagram

    Before Instagram

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    RihardsMikas
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hello Julija, greetings from Latvia braliukai! :) :)

    #11

    It Turns Me On

    It Turns Me On

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    #12

    Apple Announces Revolution

    Apple Announces Revolution

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    PaolaAbril
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like apple..specially mac! but I agree.. those watches just creat more dependance... I think we need to free our minds at least outdoors...

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    #13

    Everyone Has An Apple These Days

    Everyone Has An Apple These Days

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    Tarun
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a blackberry cause I don't get apples here at my place often

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    #14

    Royal Baby: It's A Boy

    Royal Baby: It's A Boy

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    DerekRitchie
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    9 years ago

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    royal baby: its a nazi. the royal family are nazis.

    #15

    Modern Living

    Modern Living

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    MichelleGoldchain
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That just looks like a boring date to be.

    DariaB
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't look like a date at all to me. It looks more like a couple in a long relationship that just got used to each other.

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    Baked_Potato
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why Tinder if already in a relationship?

    samanthaiza
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    thats what i was going to say! oh and hi baked potato!

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    MariaMartin
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see this a lot when we go eat out. Then why leave the house?

    #16

    Prayer Before Dinner

    Prayer Before Dinner

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    gaz
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    GOD sends his blessings.

    DariaB
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously, I don't understand the massive need of people showing the world what their meal was. Unless it was something special, exotic, made by a famous chef or anything similar, I really don't care about the average meal of an average person.

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    #17

    Life With Mobile Phone

    Life With Mobile Phone

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    Tarun
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah but it's more appropriate for a telephone

    PaolaAbril
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hahaha well.. at least I don'thave an smartphone...so my ipod doesn't count :p

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    #18

    Summer

    Summer

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    DariaB
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He has a phone, AND some newspapers, and you dunno what's in his bag. I do get the symbolic of the shadow, but this is overdoing it.

    PaolaAbril
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least I don't like the beach... so...

    #19

    The Future Of Photography

    The Future Of Photography

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    DanielYerkes
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ironically, most of the views of this artist's work were done on someone's phone.

    climbcat
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get this... why is that phone thing so big...?

    samanthaiza
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i know right,and why is that guy still nor thin!!its super heavy

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    #20

    Valentine's Day

    Valentine's Day

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    HeatherD'Gallegos
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is she sleeping? I don't get that part

    MamatoMarcello
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought because he took too long to make a decision? Haha..

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    BtsyTaylor
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's because the only way she can stay awake is if she's on her phone.

    DariaB
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmh... Makes sense. Except that my phone makes me kinda sleepy actually. But I get it we're all different...

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    #21

    How People Feel When They Put Together A Good Playlist

    How People Feel When They Put Together A Good Playlist

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    #22

    Hipster Generations

    Hipster Generations

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    climbcat
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think its possible to ride that while looking at your phone...

    Sára XS
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what's bad about it? isn't it basically the same? this is called evolution, without it, we would be just cells

    #23

    Irony

    Irony

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    DerekRitchie
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    its cheaper to pat £600 for a phone, and £20 a month on a contract than to use a phone box these days

    #24

    Christmas

    Christmas

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    #25

    Fun People

    Fun People

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    #26

    New Statue Of Liberty

    New Statue Of Liberty

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    #27

    Followers

    Followers

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    #28

    Valentine's Day #2

    Valentine's Day #2

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    #29

    Sightseeing

    Sightseeing

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    DariaB
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one actually looks helpful!

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    #30

    Have You Seen It Yet?

    Have You Seen It Yet?

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    BiancaSgammini
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a play on the poster for the Lars von Trier movie 'Nymphomaniac'.

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    The Photographer

    The Photographer

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    #32

    Electronic Cigaret, Available Now!

    Electronic Cigaret, Available Now!

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    #33

    Do You Do It?

    Do You Do It?

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    HeatherD'Gallegos
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm pretty sure everyone with a cell phone had done this at one point in their life.

    SarahO'Dwyer
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't, I just physically can't...I'm not even one of those people who goes with the door open when there's no one home...maybe it's just me lol

    BakedPotato
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm the same way. I think it's just the feel of privacy it gives us. And I never talk on the phone in the bathroom. It's just......weird.

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    Amy Force
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah - ppl don't wanna HEAR you $HIT!! :P

    andreatrueba
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    its better than read shampoo labels

    climbcat
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i never call tho... you know...

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    #34

    Rise And Shine

    Rise And Shine

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    #35

    Man Vs Machine

    Man Vs Machine

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    Cobraul2
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not like she doesn't like some free time.

    EdSheeranIsBae
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only use the self service when I don't have much. If I'm going for quite a lot I always go to the till.

    HeatherD'Gallegos
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never use the self check out. I feel like there's always a problem. Lol it could be me

    DerekRitchie
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the machine probably politer and has better customer service

    UjlakiMarci
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That means, you could do many things without help...

    DariaB
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This picture would have been a lot more powerful if there was a queue for slef-service, while none for the cashier.

    #36

    Qr Phone

    Qr Phone

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    Wulfur
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is that really all you notice? Great, you're just as bad as the rest

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    #37

    Online Museum

    Online Museum

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    #38

    Family Time

    Family Time

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    DariaB
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is diet addiction, rather than technology.

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    #39

    Avatar

    Avatar

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    #40

    Bathing In Spam

    Bathing In Spam

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    DariaB
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better spam messages on e-mail than spam visits on your doorstep.

    #41

    Iphone 6

    Iphone 6

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    #42

    London

    London

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    LiekeMuller
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What has (addiction to) technology got to do with this??

    DerekRitchie
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think the point is that people feel safe on their phones/laptops to be rude to everyone in the same way someone on a bus can be rude to someone on another bus without fear of being caught

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    #43

    There's A New Captain America In Town

    There's A New Captain America In Town

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    Quwerty

    Quwerty

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    BakedPotato
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quwerty? That's what the title says, but not the illustration:)

    DerekRitchie
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the qwerty keys dont have numbers

    #45

    Tablets

    Tablets

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    DerekRitchie
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he has a chocoalte bar for a stomach

    RandaMakhoul
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They usually compare packs (abdominal muscles) to "tablettes de chocolat".

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    JenniferOldham
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks more like a chocolate six pack.

    DariaB
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought the same and I didn't understand. And I still try to.... o_O

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    #46

    Sexting

    Sexting

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    #47

    Love

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    Kaatz
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it illustrates that physical contact with real woman, replaced by watching porn... easier than a date...

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    Online

    Online

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    LittleHedgehog
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't entirely get this one but I find it strangely funny. I'm not sure why.