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Let’s face it, Amazon is your go-to site for just about anything. With a wide array of about 12 million items across different categories, virtually anything you dream up can land on your doorstep in no time. A giant tub of flaky sea salt? You bet. A headband with mullet hair attached to it? Absolutely! No matter what you look for, there's most likely an item on the mega-retailer that can take care of it for you.

But once you scroll beyond the necessities, things take a different turn. In fact, it gets so weird that you have to see it to believe it. So allow us to introduce you to one entertaining corner of Reddit aptly called 'The deep, dark rabbit hole of Amazon'. This online group is dedicated to finding the most bizarre and unexpected products, reviews, and comments that tend to fly under the radar on the site.

More than 33k members of the community comb Amazon to bring its unhinged layers into the spotlight, and we have gathered some of the most ridiculous things to share with you below. So welcome to the oddest gift guide where you're bound to find something you definitely don’t need, but now desperately want. Be sure to upvote your favorite pics, and let us know what you think about them in the comments!

Psst! For more of the worst things for sale on Amazon, check out Bored Panda's earlier piece right over here.

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Pretty Successful Bookkeeper

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

honestly, i can believe some people are stupid enough to fall for this (edit: guys, im aware it was a joke.. if this were real, i could believe what i stated previously)

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'The deep, dark rabbit hole of Amazon' subreddit has been around for quite some time. Ever since it was created in 2014, it has been steadily growing and gaining a strong foothold on the platform. With over 33k members, it's the perfect outlet to showcase some of the craziest finds ever discovered on Amazon and poke fun at the side of consumerism where the level of weirdness is way above normal.

"Have you ever seen something for sale on Amazon that made you step back and say, 'What the [hell]?'" the moderator asks in the community description. "Link that product here!" Well, hundreds of users accepted the invitation. "Also, general WTF's *about* Amazon, e.g., their shipping policies, their customer service? Share that, too!" People over there always seem to be on the lookout for the strangest, wackiest, and most ridiculous products and reviews to share with fellow members of the group, and they do not disappoint.

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I Guess I Can Wait One More Day

I Guess I Can Wait One More Day

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's frightening! I'd be so nervous making sure my big fingers didn't tap the wrong one!

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#5

My Mum Found This On Amazon For A Turntable

My Mum Found This On Amazon For A Turntable

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The Best Cup

The Best Cup

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is what the picture showed. I suppose I shouldn't think this is funny, but I do. *hangs her head in shame while giggling*

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Some of the most important rules to consider before sharing something with the group is that the post cannot include any affiliate links, although it should state the price and the description somewhere in the title.

Moreover, one of the most important rules is that the item must be weird. "Your post must contain items on Amazon that are unusual, weird, or bizarre content that, well, you wouldn't EXPECT to find on Amazon," the moderator explained. "Gag gifts must be weird, not just funny. 'Weird' items are subjective, and links can be removed for being too normal at moderator discretion."

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"Heart Shaped" Bicycle Safety Light

"Heart Shaped" Bicycle Safety Light

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh you sweet summer child… Edit: OMG THANK YOU! Most upvotes I’ve ever had

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Was Looking For A Camera To Keep An Eye On My Dog And Came Across This

Was Looking For A Camera To Keep An Eye On My Dog And Came Across This

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Say What You Will About Poison, 10000 Pairs Of Earrings For $10.57 Is A Deal

Say What You Will About Poison, 10000 Pairs Of Earrings For $10.57 Is A Deal

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It’s safe to say that society has become obsessed with discussing products lately. And it’s easy to see why, as today we’re bombarded with legions of stuff that’s available to buy at the click of a button. From genius product design ideas to strange-looking ones, folks are uncovering heaps of original ideas and unnecessary temptations. It seems like the digital world has become a true treasure trove of the ridiculous and the bizarre that certainly challenges the boundaries of imagination.

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While Amazon is just one site on the internet sphere that makes online ordering easier, it is definitely a force to reckon with. According to a blog post on Big Commerce, more than 197 million people around the world get on their devices and visit Amazon.com each month. "In 2018, Amazon’s share of the US ecommerce market hit 49%. That’s 5% of all retail spent across the entire country."

"To put things in perspective, this is more than Amazon’s top three competitors combined, with eBay coming in at 6.6%, Apple at 3.9% and Walmart at 3.7%," it states. "Needless to say, Amazon is the leader in online sales, with no sign of slowing down anytime soon."

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Amazing

Amazing

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Totally amazing products not only does it change your hair, it changes your race too! That's some serious technology y'all!

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These Bumper Stickers I Found Hidden Inside One Of The Flaps Of An Amazon Prime Box Containing A Plexiglass Panel I Had Ordered

These Bumper Stickers I Found Hidden Inside One Of The Flaps Of An Amazon Prime Box Containing A Plexiglass Panel I Had Ordered

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Small wonder, as Amazon offers us virtually any item we can think of. The function and purpose are debatable, but they tend to genuinely surprise us by being so extreme that they even seem unreal. It’s entertaining to see the things people over on 'The deep, dark rabbit hole of Amazon' share with the world, but featuring peculiar products online seems to have become a running trend. See, their explosive growth has inspired other social media projects that tend to appeal to audiences of all types.

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#13

I Was Looking For Work Boots. I'm Not In The Line Of Work That Amazon Thinks I Am!

I Was Looking For Work Boots. I'm Not In The Line Of Work That Amazon Thinks I Am!

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[£45.30] I’m Not Sure Iron Man Is Doing It Right

[£45.30] I’m Not Sure Iron Man Is Doing It Right

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Does This Count?

Does This Count?

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wait tables, and would love nothing more than to serve guests their plates while wearing squirrel fingers!

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Previously, we reached out to an expert in uncovering all the bizarre stuff on Amazon, Drew Fairweather. About 10 years ago, he founded the notorious 'The Worst Things For Sale' (TWTFS) project while simply looking through the site. "[I] realized that there were bizarre, weird, and hilarious items always peeking out from under what I was actually trying to find," he told Bored Panda. "Once you realize the breadth of bizarre things available there, you can't un-see them!"

"Since buying items is the main creative outlet of most people — most Americans, at least — people enjoy seeing unusual items for sale," he continued. Fairweather also notices items "that seem normal — branded waffle irons, pink screwdrivers — that have a strange or sinister subtext hidden beneath the sales pitch." 

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There Is Something Very Disturbing About Having "Special Delivery" Written On The Butt Flap Of A Onesie

There Is Something Very Disturbing About Having "Special Delivery" Written On The Butt Flap Of A Onesie

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Kids Face Mask

Kids Face Mask

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i feel like that’s going to make kids want to do coke just to spite the one who wore it 😶 idk maybe that’s just my school

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Fairweather explained he digs up most of these items on his own, although followers also help with suggestions. "I tend to stay away from novelty items, which are those intentionally created to be 'wacky,' since there's nothing unusual or sinister about these."

"I'd rather write about something like Extylus, which is a stylus for your smartphone that you strap to your finger, so you can use your finger to control your smartphone."

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The "Daddy Love" Photo Blanket Has A Picture Of Chris Watts And His Daughter Cece. For Those Unaware, Watts Murdered His Pregnant Wife And 2 Young Daughters In August 2018

The "Daddy Love" Photo Blanket Has A Picture Of Chris Watts And His Daughter Cece. For Those Unaware, Watts Murdered His Pregnant Wife And 2 Young Daughters In August 2018

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Paid $180 For Apple AirPods. Got $8 Chinese Inpods 12. Amazon Told Me To Return The Item To Refund Me, And Now They Say I Have To Return "Original AirPods" To Be Refunded. Great!

Paid $180 For Apple AirPods. Got $8 Chinese Inpods 12. Amazon Told Me To Return The Item To Refund Me, And Now They Say I Have To Return "Original AirPods" To Be Refunded. Great!

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"As with any items manufactured and sold, these were all created with the purpose of making money! A lot of these companies, I'd imagine, start with someone having an idea they hope will be popular, a niche product that will become the next Beanie Baby or Scrub Daddy. They're then put through the wringer of marketing to become one of the abominations I write about, like Bumper Dumper, the toilet you attach to the trailer hitch of your truck," he told us. 

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The vendor also sells candy in bulk and rusty panel vans.

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Imaginary Friend, $9.99. Plus Shipping

Imaginary Friend, $9.99. Plus Shipping

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had one of these for free as a kid. There's some serious inflation going on here.

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The ultimate goal, in Fairweather’s opinion, is to make people think about what they’re buying and why. "These products are mostly made of plastic, manufactured by underpaid factory workers, sold at a premium to people who don't need them."

"They're a colossal waste of energy and material resources, and it engenders suffering from the human cost of manual labor, the occupational health hazards experienced by the workers, and the ecological damage done by extracting these limited resources from the Earth."

"The very richest people accumulate wealth and use their power to strip the rest of us of health and happiness, then sell it back to us, one plastic piece at a time. We don't need any of these things! It's all a symptom of a society which has prioritized the accumulation of the wealthy over all other aspects," Fairweather concluded. 

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Really Feeling This Customer Service Reps Vibe

Really Feeling This Customer Service Reps Vibe

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Ngl, I Admire Her Style

Ngl, I Admire Her Style

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do you think she has one of those beer helmets but modified for wine and that one is just there for the tactical reload?

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But if we can agree on one thing, the things featured in this list are extremely entertaining to look at. We’re curious to hear your thoughts about these ridiculous items. Which of these products did you love or hate most? Did anything in particular stand out to you the most? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments!

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An $18 Penguin Shaped Humidifier Gift For Who...?!

An $18 Penguin Shaped Humidifier Gift For Who...?!

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My Wife Was Looking For A Cat Tent

My Wife Was Looking For A Cat Tent

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Does This Belong Here? I Thought It Was Pretty Wtf

Does This Belong Here? I Thought It Was Pretty Wtf

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel sorry for the unfortunate people who had to model for this.

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Shelby Minchew
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wouldn't "Fundies" make maybe more sense on the Honeymoon... not the Bachelorette?

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ravn
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember seeing these at Spencer's, in the (poorly policed) "Over 18" section.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are not hot nor are they sexy. They look a diaper for two.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Clearly different definitions of "hot" and "sexy" to me.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They still make these? I thought they went away in the 70s.

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Scott Rackley
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There were ads for "fundie" back in magazines in the 80s at least

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SydneyP
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks more like a challenge than anything sexual. My girlfriend and I wouldn't be able to stop laughing long enough to be intimate in any way!

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Shelli Aderman
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those are MANNEQUINS! Because human being would not be so stupid to try and wear them! 🤣

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George Nichols
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does anyone else feel the need to see the remaining 6 pictures in this ad?

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Taki Takanashi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it weird that I actually want to use this? Would be so freaking funny!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay, it's a gag gift. Unlike some of the hatred that gets spewed out there. Compared, this is Goofy.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the picture is two dolls, and what came to mind was barbie and ken...

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Back in the 90s there was a novelty store in (Canadian) malls called San Fransisco and the front was kid friendly stuff but the back end of the store had a bunch of stuff like this. I have seen these (at leas the box) in real life.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have a shop like that in the states, we call it Spencers. Pretty fine in the front, a few fake piercings and some b00b stickers. But the back? Basically a šēggs shop.

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Very Funny Bezos - But I Need The Charging Cord I Actually Ordered

Very Funny Bezos - But I Need The Charging Cord I Actually Ordered

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I See Your Big Box And Raise You A Big Box For My Bluetooth Dongle

I See Your Big Box And Raise You A Big Box For My Bluetooth Dongle

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I recently got a pack of small towels (rags mind you) that were packed in a much larger box with large bubble wrap. I guess rags are fragile?

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What Is The Story That Ends With Me Needing These?

What Is The Story That Ends With Me Needing These?

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In The Market For Some Plastic Snakes, Amazon Gives Me Amazing Photoshop

In The Market For Some Plastic Snakes, Amazon Gives Me Amazing Photoshop

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I dunno how they got this picture of me as a child swooning over three plastic snakes, and yet...

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#37

Amazon Now Testing Out Time Travel Delivery, First Attempt Didn't Go So Well

Amazon Now Testing Out Time Travel Delivery, First Attempt Didn't Go So Well

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#39

Searched For Little Mermaid Clothes For Boys. Did Not Expect This $9.99 Shirt

Searched For Little Mermaid Clothes For Boys. Did Not Expect This $9.99 Shirt

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I Can’t Decide

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#42

Why Is This Cat Wearing Glasses? (Cat Tracks, $10.99)

Why Is This Cat Wearing Glasses? (Cat Tracks, $10.99)

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That’s Not What I Call It

That’s Not What I Call It

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that may not be what YOU call it, but its what I'm going to call it from now on. Gonna walk into Lowes tell them "let me see your finest weeding car my good man!"

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This Appeared In My Suggestions In Amazon

This Appeared In My Suggestions In Amazon

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So You’re Saying The Reviews Aren’t Real?

So You’re Saying The Reviews Aren’t Real?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Has anyone ever actually filled out a review like this and gotten a gift card? I’m curious.

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I Wouldn’t Know Cuz I’m Too Single, But No Way A Couple Would Need $2000 Of Lube

I Wouldn’t Know Cuz I’m Too Single, But No Way A Couple Would Need $2000 Of Lube

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It’s Not An Invisibility Case

It’s Not An Invisibility Case

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Anita Edwardd
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Borrow some damn glasses from the cat, then you will be able to find your damn phone and send back the damn case!

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#49

I Ordered An Apple Battery Pack From Amazon Pl, And The Seller Was Also Amazon Eu, It Came Directly From Warehouse. How Ever Look What I Got.. I Still Cant Understand How It Happened

I Ordered An Apple Battery Pack From Amazon Pl, And The Seller Was Also Amazon Eu, It Came Directly From Warehouse. How Ever Look What I Got.. I Still Cant Understand How It Happened

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Somebody in the supply chain stole it and added the batteries so it would weigh enough not to raise suspicion. Not much of a mystery here.

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This... This Is Meant To Be For Children?

This... This Is Meant To Be For Children?

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