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We’re all familiar with the saying that beggars can’t be choosers—if you desperately need or want something, then you should be willing to sit down and be humble. How often does that happen, though? Honestly? Not as often as it should. The world’s full of arrogant, privileged choosing beggars who think they’re royalty and throw a fit if someone can’t meet their unfair expectations.

The worst of the worst get shamed on r/ChoosingBeggars, a community of nearly 2.2 million people who call out people who are being way too picky when begging for things. If you’re ever in a situation where you’re unsure if what you’re doing is right or wrong, the ‘Choosing Beggars’ subreddit is your North Star on how not to behave.

Have a look through some of the most popular recent posts about choosing beggars, upvote the ones that infuriated you the most, and let us know if you’ve ever dealt with similar people in your lives, dear Pandas. Got the patience to stomach some more pretentious and privileged individuals? Check out Bored Panda’s most recent posts about r/ChoosingBeggars right here, here, and here.

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My Dad's A Photographer, This Is His Most Recent Client

My Dad's A Photographer, This Is His Most Recent Client

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Asking The Author Of The Book Where They Can Pirate It (I'm Not The Author, And The Book Is Not Coming From A Big-Time Publisher)

Asking The Author Of The Book Where They Can Pirate It (I'm Not The Author, And The Book Is Not Coming From A Big-Time Publisher)

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Many choosing beggars either want huge discounts for products that their hearts are set on or… they want things completely for free or exposure. Calling these people ‘cheap’ would do a disservice to just how impolite and demanding some of them truly are.

Rudeness and a false sense of entitlement are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to choosing beggars. You see, they think they’re special and that the entire world has to dance to their tune because… well… just because!

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Local BBQ Place With Free Beer Calls Out Specific Yelper For Being A Cb. Love The Food And The Attitude At This Place

Local BBQ Place With Free Beer Calls Out Specific Yelper For Being A Cb. Love The Food And The Attitude At This Place

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A representative of the London-based Freelancer Club explained to me in a previous interview about saying ‘no’ to unpaid work. The organization aims to put a stop to exploitative unpaid work and late payments in the freelance sector.

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“We are working hard to change the culture around working for exposure, experience, prestige, and the promise of paid work in the future by educating new and aspiring freelancers. We highlight the impact it has on their career, show them how valuable they are, and work on their self-worth,” the representative told Bored Panda earlier. “On the company side, we show them how paying freelancers fairly is better for their bottom line as well as their long-term reputation. In addition, we are pressuring the government to change legislation that will provide more legal protection for freelancers who are clearly being exploited for their talent.”

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The Cheek Of Some People....

The Cheek Of Some People....

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Nixxy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor artist. I hope the person who said that they were an idiot went to hell.

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I I
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

amazes me how they turn nasty when they dont get what they want , i bet they wouldn't go to work for a week for free , it's madness , but they expect you to work for free or at a discount because they're "special"

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Vicky Zar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Painting is just a hobby anyway and you got the materials lying around already. It's not as if they would cost you anything! ..."

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Santhe van der Meulen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"You're so annoying. I know you're only doing this because you're not good enough." Did they actually believe that this convinced the artist?

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justin case
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a feeling that this one has watched a bunch of those creepy Pick Up Artist videos and apply negging throughout their life.

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Tiny Dynamine
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are so many people who act like this. Can't we just round them up and send them to some remote island with no access to the rest of the world?

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Dina Simoné
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. You can be very dumb AND entitled at the same time. How often does someone have to blow that guy off before he is actually capable of learning not to try to take advantage of others?

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Yort
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t get the “well you’re not even good at art anyway!” thing these people always add. You don’t like their art, why are you begging so hard for it? And why do you think insulting them will change their mind??

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Sterrinatu
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously? I'm going to ask you to do something for free and while I'm at it I'll also insult you. Just.... WOW......

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Rod Egret
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish I knew the artist so I could compensate him for his time with the asshole. He really made me laugh and he deserves to be paid for this.

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CatWoman312
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s always funny when someone says “your so stupid” 😂

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Maggie Black
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

UGHGHRmbkleranbjoefnbjilaekbn I f*****g. OH my god. This man. DieeEEEE.

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Vicky Zar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What... did I just see? I really don't get how people think they will get free stuff by first nagging and then insulting someone. Massive massive facepalm

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

How is the photo of "a sports car" supposed to resemble a sports car and why would anyone pay any kind of money for it if it was?

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Id row
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I also blame the artist for entertaining these idiots. I would have told them to f off and blocked them as soon as they started in with that family bs.

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BetweenTheCracks
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's a trend of non-related people referring to others as "family" (see: employers), and they seem to think that uttering that magic word means they can treat you any way they like.

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Wyn Williams
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would actually quite like the one he sent as a joke in poster form... Pity the post has no name

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Mary Peace
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That person deserved a painting as good as his spelling, etc, in these messages. 'liek for family', 'peice of trash', 'wrost artist ive ever seen'. So glad the artist dealt with him.

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sam puckett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

" excuse me!? Your wasting MY time!!! I could be out here helping people but instead I'm communicating with a ROCK!! Ah- goodbye!!!"

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Lori T Wisconsin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love how he responded to the cheap jerk. I make beaded jewelry and give pieces to my friends who reciprocate with veggies or baked goods and such. They don't beg for freebies and I know they appreciate my time and cost of materials.

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Caroline Driver
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are these people completely unaware of how selfish, whiny, entitled, rude, ugly, childish and mean they sound?

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somnomania
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i'd have given that dbag an itemized list of how much it would cost, for the canvases, paint, my time spent working on it, etc.

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Remi A. Paulin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That deserves a serious slap in the face... if only to teach such jerk respect!

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StringbeanON
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh these are the worst people... As an artist I get it but I don't entertain this crap. If you pull the "but we're friends" or whatever then they don't respect you to begin with....

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Frisinator
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell them it’s YOU’RE and then they won’t seem so stupid.

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KieLeaHar
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor artist. Having to put up with that revolting attitude and read that atrocious mess of spelling and attempts to throw insults..

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Arci
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People like them actually exist? Wow, that’s real sad. LOL Good for that artist!

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da silva
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

😂 what do these people have in their head? I am sure it’s not a brain 💩

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Diana Murtaugh
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What always surprises, and amazes me when I see these, is that they don't just try their luck, and accept a No

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Savannah Finn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Artist don’t listen to them they are jerks and your probably a great artist 👨‍🎨

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Susan Bosse
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How is this a sports car? Am I completely missing something??

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Hulkfreeze
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of the few things on BP that have made me laugh out loud! 😂

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Papa Bonez
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's is why I don't give my number to people I meet at party's.

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KC Lancaster
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a professional artist and graphic designer, I can assure you - it's VERY accurate!

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#9

Potential Client Doesn’t Think I Can Do Math Apparently

Potential Client Doesn’t Think I Can Do Math Apparently

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Bernd Herbert
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Funny how parents often cheap out on their babysitters. And by the way: "we want someone who isn't in just for the money!" What in the actual f**k? Those people need to be asked if they would to their job for half the money...

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Those people and companies that suggest to others that they should work for exposure instead of for money end up showing everyone how they view others and what they think they’re worth.

“Many see freelancers, particularly in the creative sector, as hobbyists and believe they can get away with ‘paying’ in exposure. They leverage their audience size, their brand name, or the allure of gaining recognition. This is why services in exchange for exposure is commonplace in glamourous sectors such as fashion, music, and film,” the rep from the Freelancer Club said.

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#10

This Was On One Of My Mom Pages, I Couldn't Believe It Was Local And That These Kind Of People Actually Exist, It Makes Me Sick To Think About

This Was On One Of My Mom Pages, I Couldn't Believe It Was Local And That These Kind Of People Actually Exist, It Makes Me Sick To Think About

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Broke Boy

Broke Boy

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

you know you're a jerk when you complain about others when they are being nice

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“From a freelancer point of view, they are often told that working for exposure is a rite of passage or an essential part of building a portfolio by their teachers, college professors, and peers. This has created a culture of exploitation that we must address at both ends. At Freelancer Club, we take a hardline and suggest freelancers say ‘no.’ The issue is that some ‘freelancers’ are individuals with a passion who will freely give their work away for exposure whilst professionals rely on payment to survive. This muddies the water.”

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How Are My Kids Supposed To Live Without Juice?!

How Are My Kids Supposed To Live Without Juice?!

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River Webb
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is great! this food bank probably made many families' Christmas! f*** that lady though she's a jerk

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#15

All These Teens Do Is Play Fortnite And Take Drugs! They Should Work For Me For Free!

All These Teens Do Is Play Fortnite And Take Drugs! They Should Work For Me For Free!

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KJ
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah poor person, imagine not being able to use teenagers as slaves when your doing it out of the goodness of your heart, lol!

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#16

Everyday Troubles Of Freelancers

Everyday Troubles Of Freelancers

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Owner Of Three Restaurants In The Suburbs Of Chicago Asks His Customers To Pay His Wait Staff A Better Wage

Owner Of Three Restaurants In The Suburbs Of Chicago Asks His Customers To Pay His Wait Staff A Better Wage

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#18

Hey Can I Steal Your Art For 7 Bucks ?

Hey Can I Steal Your Art For 7 Bucks ?

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#19

Instagram Model Asks For Private Booth, 10 Free Guests And Bottle Service In Exchange For One Social Media Post

Instagram Model Asks For Private Booth, 10 Free Guests And Bottle Service In Exchange For One Social Media Post

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Bernd Herbert
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To me "I am an instagram model" sounds like "I'm a Madden Football Player"

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#20

Looks Like My Artist Has Had Enough

Looks Like My Artist Has Had Enough

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#21

My Favorite City To Visit Due By

My Favorite City To Visit Due By

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

And a man should refuse to date someone who spells so atrociously.

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Let Me Not Ask For Permission To Have My Wedding Here (God’s Plan)

Let Me Not Ask For Permission To Have My Wedding Here (God’s Plan)

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Wistiti
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The moment the owners really appreciated have someone that guards the gate.

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#23

How Many Likes For Free Shoes?

How Many Likes For Free Shoes?

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#24

This Gem From 2018 | Severely Lowballing A Wedding Caterer

This Gem From 2018 | Severely Lowballing A Wedding Caterer

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#25

Removing Plastic Drops $200 Off. Seems Legit

Removing Plastic Drops $200 Off. Seems Legit

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

I love how 'what do you mean' is the automated response haha. Apt.

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#26

This Happened To My Mother Today. She (Out Of The Goodness Of Her Heart) Offered Our House To An Acquaintance Of Hers So He Could Make A Short Film. The Man Went Overboard And Asked Us To Give Him Access To The Whole House (And Basically Move Out) For A Week

This Happened To My Mother Today. She (Out Of The Goodness Of Her Heart) Offered Our House To An Acquaintance Of Hers So He Could Make A Short Film. The Man Went Overboard And Asked Us To Give Him Access To The Whole House (And Basically Move Out) For A Week

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Oh The Hypocrisy

Oh The Hypocrisy

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

In other words everyone deserves a living wage, just not from us.

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Stranger Wants A Custom Order For Her Wedding, As A Gift

Stranger Wants A Custom Order For Her Wedding, As A Gift

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This Is Not A Babysitting Job

This Is Not A Babysitting Job

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cybermerlin2000
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Report them to the Job Centre and their base commander or whatever their highest ranking officer is

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I've Officially Dropped Out Of The Bridal Party. I'm A Size 12 With No Plans On Dropping To A Size 8 By December

I've Officially Dropped Out Of The Bridal Party. I'm A Size 12 With No Plans On Dropping To A Size 8 By December

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Male Seeking New Housemates For Free But Makes It Up With ‘Fun Cool Vibes’

Male Seeking New Housemates For Free But Makes It Up With ‘Fun Cool Vibes’

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#33

My Mom Has A Little Free Library In Her Yard. Someone Left Her This Note The Other Day With A Crossed Out Smiley Face

My Mom Has A Little Free Library In Her Yard. Someone Left Her This Note The Other Day With A Crossed Out Smiley Face

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Actual Quote From An Influencer Who Wanted Me To Address 250 Wedding Invites And Save The Date Cards. If It's "Just Writing" Surely You Can Do It Yourself

Actual Quote From An Influencer Who Wanted Me To Address 250 Wedding Invites And Save The Date Cards. If It's "Just Writing" Surely You Can Do It Yourself

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#35

Guys, She Might Cry

Guys, She Might Cry

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