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Every so often, a calm news segment is hijacked by someone who has thought about this a lot and is finally being handed a microphone, for better or worse. Normally, this would remain a local legend, but through the magic of the internet, it can be shared with all of us.

This Facebook group is dedicated to some of the most unhinged and random “angry people on the news” moments from around the world. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section down below.

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    #3

    Freezer shelves with frozen yogurt and doggy dessert products, highlighting local newspaper headlines on shoppers eating dog food.

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    G A
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You'd have to be a real fool not to realise.

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    There is a specific, unmistakable magic that happens when a local news camera rolls into a residential neighborhood. It is a unique intersection of civic duty and unintentional performance art. While national broadcasts focus on global shifts and sweeping political movements, local news remains the brave guardian of the neighborhood.

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    It is the only place where a three-inch-deep pothole or a slightly overgrown hedge can receive the same level of investigative scrutiny as a major heist. This creates a vacuum of intensity where everyday citizens are suddenly given a microphone and a platform to vent their most deeply held frustrations.

    #5

    Close-up of a recovered Fabergé egg pendant with gold chain held by gloved hand, highlighting unusual local newspaper headline.

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    Chris Ramage
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happened in New Zealand, and as a Kiwi I can proudly inform you all that it was passed successfully and came out with chain AND price tag still attached

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    The result is often a collection of some of the most hilariously unhinged and authentically furious moments ever captured on digital sensor. There is something profoundly relatable about seeing a neighbor in their natural habitat, perhaps still in a bathrobe or holding a garden hose, explaining to a very patient reporter exactly why the new municipal zoning laws are a personal affront to their dignity.

    #7

    Wreckage and chaos in English Channel as thousands of bananas wash ashore in local newspaper headlines

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fortunately they were able to measure the scale of the disaster.

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    #9

    Two elderly people stand by a pirate ship wheel in a garden, a local newspaper covering unusual neighborhood events.

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    Lotekguy
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would they have to row? Did they forget the sails?

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    We have all been there. We have all experienced that moment of sheer, blinding frustration over something that, in the grand scheme of the universe, is relatively minor. However, when you are the one living next to a perpetually barking dog or a construction site that starts at five in the morning, that frustration becomes your entire world.

    #11

    Small boat abandoned on a landlocked road in Leicestershire with emergency responders nearby, local newspaper headline visible

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    G A
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too many rules now stopping people taking stuff for the dump mean they dump it randomly, resulting in terrible eyesores and expensive clean ups which are costing more. Short sighted waste management policies

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    #12

    Young man making a funny face after hospitalisation from a 2kg steak challenge in a local newspaper headline.

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    G A
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stupid greedy barsteward. Wasting hospital resources.

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    Local news captures this raw humanity in a way that no scripted sitcom ever could. The visual language of these segments is iconic. There is the classic "angry point," where a resident gestures wildly at a cracked sidewalk or a fallen tree branch with the intensity of an explorer discovering a new continent.

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    #14

    Woman in pink jacket expressing frustration, featured in local newspaper titles highlighting a world going mad.

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    G A
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No meeting needs to last 8 hours. And-ask a friend?

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    #15

    Man standing near flooded swamp at housing development site, featured in local newspaper headlines showing world madness.

    Lauren Halpin Report

    G A
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what building in flood zones does for you, but builders do it as the land is cheap and house buyers don't do their due diligence on the area.

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    There is the "folded arm stance," a universal signal of a citizen who has reached their absolute limit and will not be moved until the city council hears their plea. These images resonate because they represent the unfiltered "everyman" in a world that is usually polished and filtered to perfection.

    #16

    Farm shop building and elderly man pictured in local newspaper headline about noise and traffic chaos complaints.

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    Niki
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So now we're all going down to the farm shop to have a wild time?! Someone call Eddie Izzard, because it's worse than we thought! Even the library can't handle a good time!

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    #18

    Nighttime image of a wild beaver in grass, illustrating local newspaper titles showing the world is going mad.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    2 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Wild? I was absolutely livid!" Points to anyone who knows that reference.

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    Beyond the humor, there is a genuine value in these segments that often goes unappreciated. Local news serves as the ultimate accountability tool for the community. They are shining a light on the small-scale issues that affect the daily quality of life for dozens or hundreds of people. The reporter standing there, often nodding solemnly while the resident describes the "catastrophe" of a missed trash pickup, is the bridge between the public and the powers that be.

    #19

    Nestlé ending sales of Quality Streets in Australia amid local newspaper headlines reflecting a world going mad.

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    Sian E
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quality Street has been going downhill in actual quality since the 90s. Even people in the UK are beginning to choose other brands now.

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    #20

    Mechanic standing with arms crossed outside McDonald's, featured in local newspaper headline about power outages.

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    Sally Moen
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Power grid issues. Wait till they put in a data center on a nearby farmland, that's when you'll see your power bill go up and regular brownouts of power

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    #21

    Two protestors hold a banner inside Tower of London after apple crumble thrown at crown jewels in local newspaper headlines.

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    Jen Mart
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what a waste of apple crumble!!! it taste so good

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    It is a public service that ensures no grievance is too small to be heard. The fact that these grievances are often delivered with a level of theatricality that rivals a Shakespearean tragedy is simply a delightful bonus for the rest of us watching at home. The comedy of these moments usually stems from the contrast between the reporter’s professional, newsroom-ready composure and the resident’s absolute lack of it. While the journalist maintains a steady "serious news face," the subject might be vibrating with the kind of energy usually reserved for sports fans during a championship game.

    #22

    Car crash involving bishop and soap star’s partner pictured with priest and bishop, local newspaper headlines showing world going mad

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    G A
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like an episode of Father Ted.....

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    #24

    Market traders call for action on pigeon feeders as local newspaper titles highlight unusual community concerns.

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    Sally Moen
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Their dried p**p causes lung problems, so unless the town regularly hoses down the streets and buildings, it can and will make you sick

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    We see people who have clearly been waiting their entire lives for this specific thirty-second window of airtime, and they are not going to waste it. They bring props, they bring hand-drawn signs, and they bring a level of passion that is as infectious as it is funny. It reminds us that behind every suburban door is a story, a struggle, and likely a very strong opinion about where people should be allowed to park their trailers.

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    #25

    Group of residents protesting cycle lanes on street featured in local newspaper titles showing community backlash.

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    G A
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cyclists can be self righteous jerks at times, and endanger pedestrians. We have had a couple of fatalities in the UK recently. I have had near misses when they take a cut through a private car park rather than use the cycle lane and they are stroppy and a*****e.

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    #27

    Woman in a blue hat outside Tesco with shoppers outraged at toothpaste prices in local newspaper titles about rising costs

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    nut nibbler
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tesco 'every little helps' boost the bosses wages at the expense of the consumer. They look at the toothpaste caps and think of the customers..s***w em

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    Ultimately, these images of furious local heroes are a celebration of community life. They remind us that people care deeply about their surroundings and that the "small stuff" actually matters. Whether they are yelling about a rogue squirrel population or a confusing new roundabout, these individuals are the colorful fabric of our towns and cities.

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    Man reacting angrily to new 24-hour bus lane sign in Bradford featured in local newspaper headlines.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "It should be available all day and night! Not just 24 hours! "

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    #29

    Man and Santa with dogs on rocky shore with waves, depicting surreal local newspaper stories about world going mad.

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    StretcherBearer
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    2 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    D Day was a f**k ton more surreal than the old documentary films show.

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    #30

    Sculpture of a large spud with a hat being lifted by tractor, illustrating local newspaper titles showing the world going mad.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    About time Big Spud was taken down, for too long they have controlled the price of potatoes and smeared to reputations of carrots!

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    They provide us with a much-needed laugh, but they also remind us to stay engaged with what is happening just outside our front doors. In a world of globalized media, the local news remains a sanctuary for the quirky, the frustrated, and the hilariously angry, proving that sometimes the biggest stories are the ones happening right down the street.

    #31

    Man in a leather hat inset over a street of new-build houses featured in local newspaper titles about housing issues.

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    G A
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because people are not paid a decent living wage, as the rich get richer.

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    #32

    Newspaper headline showing a humorous local newspaper title about a £4k hob not working with Le Creuset pans.

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    Jaya
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    According to the news article, it doesn't have much to do with Le Creuset pans, the hob is simply bad and doesn't heat evenly, which one would expect from such an expensive hob. The consumer champion from the newspaper agrees with the woman and says the company isn't handling the complaint right. Also, it seems like the woman didn't even mention Le Creuset in her letter to the newspaper, that's just a detail that the newspaper added (probably based off the videos the woman sent as proof).

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    #34

    Car with passenger holding sofa on roof in traffic captured by local newspaper titles showing world going mad moments.

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    UnclePanda
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In college, we were stumbling from one party to another around 2-3 AM. We heard giggling and many strange footsteps coming towards us when out the darkness emerged an upside down couch with 8 pairs of legs underneath just chugging on down the road. We watched it disappear into the darkness and seriously debated following them but ultimately forged on to our next adventure.

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    Man with beard in front of vehicle, featured in local newspaper titles about the world going mad.

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    highwaycrossingfrog
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "A locksmith says he locked a customer's keys back in a car after he refused to pay his bill for a late-night emergency call-out."

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    #37

    Coastal landscape with cliffs and calm sea during sunset, illustrating local newspaper perspectives on bizarre headlines.

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    G A
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hah. 2nd hand experience of this. An ex of mine made a big fuss how she wanted to live there, but within 2 months she was back. They dont like incomers driving up house prices for locals. And as nice as it is in summer, its not nice in the winter. Cold, lonely and remote by many accounts I've heard. Expectations vs reality.

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    #38

    Green FlixBus parked at night, illustrating a local newspaper story about bus driver behavior and travel delays.

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    G A
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    News just in-bus driver is an arsehole

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    #39

    Night sky drone light display above a crowd, illustrating unusual local newspaper titles about a festive event gone mad.

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    Roxy222uk
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    2 days ago

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    For those in the UK: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/curation/m001bm45/p0mktnfb

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    #41

    Woman holding a mug in a kitchen, illustrating local newspaper titles reflecting the world going mad and energy cost concerns.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    2 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well sell your second house and one of the Beemers then!

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    #42

    Man in a blue sweater featured in local newspaper article about mansion tax and well-off homeowners.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because we should not tax those that can afford it. Let's tax the poor and force them further into poverty!

    FireWithFire
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whoever downvoted nathaniel's comment has missed the sarcasm. And is also probably an idiot.

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    G A
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cry me a river, rich boy.

    amy lee
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2 million pound houses aren't what they used to be. You can get a modest terraced house in most of zone 2 London, that 20 years ago were student house shares. I'm not saying don't tax the rich but if someone bought their house in the 90's and have finally paid off their mortgage we shouldn't be forcing them out of their hives because their house is now worth something.my parents suburban semi was 90k in the early 90 (bought in the negative equity years) Now worth 800k so something bought for 200k in that time period would be around 2 mill.

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    Tabitha
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    2 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well sir, do you like driving on roads that aren’t full of potholes? Bridges that aren’t on the verge of collapse? How about the ambulance that brings EMTs to you when you choke on a piece of Wagyu steak? Your hospital bill when you have your heart attack? How about the funding enough police for protection and firefighters to save your precious £2m farmhouse? All that comes from tax revenue, idiot. Where TF did you think it came from? So, if you don’t want to pay your fair share of taxes to contribute to any of it, then stay TF off everyone else’s roads and bridges, and go build your own. Don’t bother calling our EMTs or going to our hospitals, just go buy and build your own. I guess you’re just f****d if someone breaks into your precious house or it catches fire and burns to the ground, because you didn’t go out and hire yourself a private police force and fire brigade. If you want to share our public services, then you f*****g well better stop b***hing about luxuries being taxed—-as they should be—and just pony up some of your rusty old money to help pay for them.

    Roxy222uk
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just gift it to your children now. As long as you don’t die for seven years then they already own it, tax free, once you pop your clogs. You can continue to farm it.

    Apatheist
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Big house doesn't mean big income.

    Lucy Covington
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yes, as it should be. These rich jerks only buy farms for the tax breaks...Reeve's closed that down so they pay their fair share. It's only relevant for those whose properties are worth more than 2mil.

    Zig Zag Wanderer
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    2 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's actually punishment for daring to want a generational farm. Run by people instead of machines. Your caring labour government wants it all to be owned by huge corporations. Because they can get kickbacks....

    Spencer's slave no longer
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It isn't a farm, it's a 2 million quid house in a nature preserve.

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    whiterabbit
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Property tax is theft regardless of how much is it.

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    #43

    Two cloth-covered figures resembling infants displayed outdoors, illustrating local newspaper headlines about bizarre news.

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    Mari
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was an artistic Christmas crib in Brussels , the figurines didn't have a face. People hated it, and someone stole infant Jezus. Than the city counsil replaced the zombie Christmas scene by a more traditional one.

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    #44

    Three people stand under stolen festive decorations outside a city church, highlighting local newspaper headlines going mad.

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    Niki
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, "Christmas is Ruined" by Thieves! Marvelous song!

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    #45

    Man standing outside a shop with colorful window decorations, illustrating local newspaper headlines going mad.

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    martin734
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is fairly local to me. There is one woman in a nearby town that always protests vehemently about adult shops and lap dancing clubs. She makes frequent vexatious complaints about them and always come up with a list of spurious objections as to why they should have their licences revoked or refused as well as stalking and harassing the owners. She also frequently complains about anything that she does not deem to be family friendly or fit in with her idea of what an English seaside town should be like. She has actually become a bit of an ironic local celebrity. She really is just a bigoted, joyless, stuck up old harridan that has become something of a local joke.

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    #46

    Scaffolding covered building blocking solar panels on roof causing daily financial loss in local neighborhood.

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    Debby Keir
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they're building something under the scaffolding, it means you've pretty well permanently lost the use of the panels. Welsome to shadowland.

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    #48

    Portrait of Nostradamus with text about disturbing 2026 predictions, related to local newspaper titles world going mad.

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    Tucker Cahooter
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Compared with the reality of 2025, those 2026 predictions seem pretty tame

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