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Pinterest is great for inspiration when creating interior design for the home, but it also has a lot to answer for. Because some people take their creative ideas way too far, and end up with monstrosities as you'll find below.

This list, collected by a popular Instagram account called Please Hate These Things, is yet another example of the seemingly endless world of crappy design. These particular examples come from people's homes - so at least the rest of us are spared from their crappiness.

Scroll down below to check these terrible home design ideas out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!

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I Stubbed My Toe Just Looking At This

I Stubbed My Toe Just Looking At This

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So we've seen the consequences of bad design, so what makes for good design? There are a few basic principles to stick to if you want to make sure your home design is practical, relevant and makes sense!

According to Dieter Rams, a German industrial designer who was responsible for the design of Braun’s consumer products for many years, there are 10 principles on avoiding design fails, also known as the '10 commandments.' Even though they were written long ago and technology has advanced beyond his wildest dreams, Dieter's principles still apply today!

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I’ll Take Swollen Vulvas For $600, Alex

I’ll Take Swollen Vulvas For $600, Alex

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

This sectional would go great with the phallic chandelier in a previous photo.

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Furniture designers Vitsoe have worked closely with Dieter Rams for decades, and helpfully summarize his founding principles of good design with the following explanations:

Good design is innovative The possibilities for innovation are not, by any means, exhausted. Technological development is always offering new opportunities for innovative design. But innovative design always develops in tandem with innovative technology, and can never be an end in itself.

Good design makes a product useful: A product is bought to be used. It has to satisfy certain criteria, not only functional, but also psychological and aesthetic. Good design emphasizes the usefulness of a product whilst disregarding anything that could possibly detract from it.

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Good design is aesthetic: The aesthetic quality of a product is integral to its usefulness because products we use every day affect our person and our well-being. But only well-executed objects can be beautiful.

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Someone Looked At This House And Said “Yknow What This Needs? A Rapunzel Tower And A High Dive Platform. Then It’ll Be Perfect”

Someone Looked At This House And Said “Yknow What This Needs? A Rapunzel Tower And A High Dive Platform. Then It’ll Be Perfect”

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

A pre-generated The Sims house 35 seconds after i put my sticky hands on it

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When You Want A Kitchen Island But You Also Want A Place To Do The 6 O’clock News From

When You Want A Kitchen Island But You Also Want A Place To Do The 6 O’clock News From

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Good design makes a product understandable: It clarifies the product’s structure. Better still, it can make the product talk. At best, it is self-explanatory.

Good design is unobtrusive: Products fulfilling a purpose are like tools. They are neither decorative objects nor works of art. Their design should therefore be both neutral and restrained, to leave room for the user’s self-expression.

Good design is honest: It does not make a product more innovative, powerful or valuable than it really is. It does not attempt to manipulate the consumer with promises that cannot be kept.

Good design is thorough down to the last detail: Nothing must be arbitrary or left to chance. Care and accuracy in the design process show respect towards the user.

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Good design is environmentally-friendly: Design makes an important contribution to the preservation of the environment. It conserves resources and minimizes physical and visual pollution throughout the lifecycle of the product.

Good design is as little design as possible: Less, but better – because it concentrates on the essential aspects, and the products are not burdened with non-essentials. Back to purity, back to simplicity.

So three you have it, pretty simple right? If you are tasked with designing something and want to avoid the hilarious mistakes found in this list, check these principles off first and you should succeed!

#8

Congratulations On Your Leather Penis Island Legs

Congratulations On Your Leather Penis Island Legs

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#9

Feel Like You Could Put A Nice Dent In The National Debt By Auctioning Off Access To Those 13 Comments. I Need To Know

Feel Like You Could Put A Nice Dent In The National Debt By Auctioning Off Access To Those 13 Comments. I Need To Know

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

Can someone please explain to me why in the world would ANYONE think it’s a good idea to put a power point in a sink.

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#10

Takes 1 Decorative Painting Class At Michaels

Takes 1 Decorative Painting Class At Michaels

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

I like it! Interesting how the living room looks like in this house.

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#11

Before You Get Hung Up On The Elephant, Let Your Mind Wander To What Kind Of Activities Require A Fully Tiled Bedroom

Before You Get Hung Up On The Elephant, Let Your Mind Wander To What Kind Of Activities Require A Fully Tiled Bedroom

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This Would Be An Amazing Very Fancy Cat House If It Wasn’t An Actual Real Life House For Tacky People

This Would Be An Amazing Very Fancy Cat House If It Wasn’t An Actual Real Life House For Tacky People

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#16

My Big Fat Totally Unassuming House

My Big Fat Totally Unassuming House

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But How Will People Know We’re Fancy Unless We Etch The Lamborghini Into The Window?

But How Will People Know We’re Fancy Unless We Etch The Lamborghini Into The Window?

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

Everything about this room is questionable. I think i'll call it the micropenis kitchen.

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#19

It’s The End Of Days

It’s The End Of Days

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Seems Super Practical

Seems Super Practical

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

No, no, no, no, no. Carpet should never ever be in the toilet or bathroom.

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Custom Af

Custom Af

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

why is there even a heat vent in the middle of the floor? aren't they supposed to be on the edge of the room?

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#25

Susan Just Could Not Say No To A Good Rug Deal

Susan Just Could Not Say No To A Good Rug Deal

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#27

You Are Killing This Styling Game

You Are Killing This Styling Game

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#28

Damn How Many Years They Wait To Make That Moana Sequel?

Damn How Many Years They Wait To Make That Moana Sequel?

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#29

If It Doesn’t Spark Joy Are You Allowed To Just Turn It Into A Window Treatment?

If It Doesn’t Spark Joy Are You Allowed To Just Turn It Into A Window Treatment?

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#30

Who Turned My Caboodle Into A Bathroom?

Who Turned My Caboodle Into A Bathroom?

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#32

Oh Thank God! Felt Like I Was Gonna Sleep Way Too Soundly Tonight

Oh Thank God! Felt Like I Was Gonna Sleep Way Too Soundly Tonight

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#34

What Is This Schizophrenic Nonsense?

What Is This Schizophrenic Nonsense?

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

Dogs playing poker while JFK fights a bull. What's so weird about that??

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Marlene Ricker
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm quite sure I would fall down those stairs but on the bright side, I would have lots of company on the way doown,.

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

I believe those are rugs from the 1960's. I remember my mother had one tucked away.

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Wyndmere
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

‘Scuse me, but I have to squash your dog‘s head, put my foot in your mouth, kick your bull, and step on your bear’s back if I go upstairs.

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

It's like a really weird dream...a basset hound, JFK and a bullfight. I actually like it.

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

A floor grate in person. The steps are unique to the owner and very psychedelic.

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Lorraine Woollands
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes I will take the house but at a reduced price so I can buy a BIG can of paint for the stairs.

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Kathy Baylis
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every kitschy picture ever painted. Is it on velvet too?

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

Nothing that a quick paint swatch wouldn't fix really

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#35

Nobody Puts Bessie In A Corner.

Nobody Puts Bessie In A Corner.

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#36

Did You Discover Dna? Otherwise, No

Did You Discover Dna? Otherwise, No

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#37

Approaching Epidemic Levels

Approaching Epidemic Levels

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

"Sir, you can get 3 words for the price of 2. Any other stuff important to you?"

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#38

That Thing Better Be A Portal To The Matrix Otherwise Wtf Are You Doing???

That Thing Better Be A Portal To The Matrix Otherwise Wtf Are You Doing???

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#39

Never Has Instagram’s Pinch To Zoom Feature Been More Necessary

Never Has Instagram’s Pinch To Zoom Feature Been More Necessary

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Hmm...yes It Was Missing Something. Like The Ability To Actually See Yourself In The Mirror. But That’s Been Fixed Now, Thx

Hmm...yes It Was Missing Something. Like The Ability To Actually See Yourself In The Mirror. But That’s Been Fixed Now, Thx

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#41

The Final Ingredient To Every Dish Prepared Here Is Dust And Sadness

The Final Ingredient To Every Dish Prepared Here Is Dust And Sadness

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Carpet + Water + Baseboard Heat. What Could Go Wrong? (Alternate Caption: Talk To Me About What Kinda Stain Remover You Use, Jim. Because Clearly This Is Where All The Human Sacrifices Happen)

Carpet + Water + Baseboard Heat. What Could Go Wrong? (Alternate Caption: Talk To Me About What Kinda Stain Remover You Use, Jim. Because Clearly This Is Where All The Human Sacrifices Happen)

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

This is called the fireman's bathroom. To get dry, you have to stop, drop and roll.

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#43

Tons Of Seating...on The Starship Enterprise

Tons Of Seating...on The Starship Enterprise

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#44

No One Is Winning This The Floor Is Lava Game

No One Is Winning This The Floor Is Lava Game

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#45

How Tf Do You Sell Someone A Metal Rag Shaped As A Sink With A Straight Face? That Sales Person Deserves And Oscar

How Tf Do You Sell Someone A Metal Rag Shaped As A Sink With A Straight Face? That Sales Person Deserves And Oscar

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

THAT IS AWESOME!! The rest of the decor isn't. I would put this in a simpler, modern bathroom without all the distraction of patterns and paintings, so the sink would stand out more, but the sink itself is AWESOME!

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#46

This Better Be A Sperm Bank. Otherwise Wtf?

This Better Be A Sperm Bank. Otherwise Wtf?

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

I can put this sperm vanity in the same house, along with the pink lipped sectional sofa and the phallic chandelier. How am I doing?

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This Poor Fireplace Has A Tramp Stamp And Cankles.

This Poor Fireplace Has A Tramp Stamp And Cankles.

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

Why are the windows that shape - and they're not even symmetrical! *eye twitches*

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#48

Get The Air Mattress Out For Grandma Because She Sure As Hell Ain’t Making It Upstairs

Get The Air Mattress Out For Grandma Because She Sure As Hell Ain’t Making It Upstairs

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#49

Sir, Please Step Away From The Perler Beads Set

Sir, Please Step Away From The Perler Beads Set

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How Angry Would You Be Every Time You Walked Into This Bathroom?

How Angry Would You Be Every Time You Walked Into This Bathroom?

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

This is great, you can actually get close to the mirrors without being blocked by the sink

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#51

Just A Single Vertical Blind. This Is Obviously A Vampire. Who Likes Ducks

Just A Single Vertical Blind. This Is Obviously A Vampire. Who Likes Ducks

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#52

If We Could Channel This Level Of Dedication And Commitment Toward Worthy Causes...like Curing Disease And Abolishing Distressed Painting Techniques...we’d Really Be On To Something As A Species

If We Could Channel This Level Of Dedication And Commitment Toward Worthy Causes...like Curing Disease And Abolishing Distressed Painting Techniques...we’d Really Be On To Something As A Species

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#53

Blanche Done Blown The Whole Island Budget On Her Chandeliers

Blanche Done Blown The Whole Island Budget On Her Chandeliers

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

That's not too bad although it doesn't go with anything in the room

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#54

Might Be Time To Shut Down Pinterest

Might Be Time To Shut Down Pinterest

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

I think these would look cool but only on a beach shack.

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#55

And May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor...

And May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor...

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I See You Saggy Pantyhose Doubling As Sunken Bathtub Privacy Drapes

I See You Saggy Pantyhose Doubling As Sunken Bathtub Privacy Drapes

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If The Ship Is Rockin’ Don’t Come A Knockin’

If The Ship Is Rockin’ Don’t Come A Knockin’

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There’s A Special Place In Hell For A Powder Room Where The Red Vessel Sink Is The Least Offensive Thing

There’s A Special Place In Hell For A Powder Room Where The Red Vessel Sink Is The Least Offensive Thing

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Ariel And Bob Villa Got Into The Magic Mushrooms Again......also I Will Promptly Block Anyone Who Tells Me This Is Offensive To Mermaids

Ariel And Bob Villa Got Into The Magic Mushrooms Again......also I Will Promptly Block Anyone Who Tells Me This Is Offensive To Mermaids

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#60

The Club Can’t Even Handle Me Right Now

The Club Can’t Even Handle Me Right Now

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#61

Kindly F*ck Off With This Layout

Kindly F*ck Off With This Layout

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#62

...is Where The Mildew Is

...is Where The Mildew Is

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#63

Cuz It’s Custom, That’s Why

Cuz It’s Custom, That’s Why

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

I mean they make stoves without the rear portion. I have one actually.

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#64

Peggy With A Pinterest Board Strikes Again

Peggy With A Pinterest Board Strikes Again

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Train Coming?

Train Coming?

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#67

Missed A Solid Opportunity To Smear Some Faux Manure Finish On Those Tiles, If You Ask Me

Missed A Solid Opportunity To Smear Some Faux Manure Finish On Those Tiles, If You Ask Me

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Don’t Ask Me, I Don’t Have Any Answers

Don’t Ask Me, I Don’t Have Any Answers

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#69

This Kitchen Appears To Be Under The Attack Of Some Giant At-At Walkers

This Kitchen Appears To Be Under The Attack Of Some Giant At-At Walkers

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Obviously This Person Was Murdered Halfway Through This DIY Right?

Obviously This Person Was Murdered Halfway Through This DIY Right?

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

Well, the wardrobe kind of matches the vase and the sticks.

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#71

What A Creative Display For Your Nightmare Inducing Collection, Linda!

What A Creative Display For Your Nightmare Inducing Collection, Linda!

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#72

I’ll Take One Of Each Unnecessary Architectural Feature

I’ll Take One Of Each Unnecessary Architectural Feature

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#73

I Bet These People Don’t Even Think There’s Anything Wrong With This

I Bet These People Don’t Even Think There’s Anything Wrong With This

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#75

Texas. What Are You Doing?

Texas. What Are You Doing?

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Just Be Aware That This Is An Actual Thing That Exists

Just Be Aware That This Is An Actual Thing That Exists

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

I think they could have chosen better lights to suit the rustic decor better, other than that I don’t think it’s too bad.

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Somewhere In Suburbia There’s A Book Club Looking Through The Tutorial For This

Somewhere In Suburbia There’s A Book Club Looking Through The Tutorial For This

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#78

Calgon, Take Me Away...

Calgon, Take Me Away...

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#80

Bro, They Make These Things Called Walls That Could Really Solve A Lot Of Your Issues. Google It. Amazing Technology

Bro, They Make These Things Called Walls That Could Really Solve A Lot Of Your Issues. Google It. Amazing Technology

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

I think the walls are actually the problem in this space. It looks like they just shoved in a bunch of pointless walls and stairs and loft space, then slapped tomato red paint all over them.

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#81

Florida Gonna Florida

Florida Gonna Florida

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#83

If Vicki Can Get $80 For This Piece Of Garbage We Need To Get Her To Dc To Work On The Deficit Immediately

If Vicki Can Get $80 For This Piece Of Garbage We Need To Get Her To Dc To Work On The Deficit Immediately

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Kentucky Comin In For That “Texas Kinda Crazy” Title

Kentucky Comin In For That “Texas Kinda Crazy” Title

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Somehow I Think I’d Always Feel Dirty

Somehow I Think I’d Always Feel Dirty

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Let’s Write All The Appliance Names On Some Tennis Balls, Throw Them Up And Just Put The Appliances Wherever They Land

Let’s Write All The Appliance Names On Some Tennis Balls, Throw Them Up And Just Put The Appliances Wherever They Land

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People Out There Barn Door-Ing Literally Anything

People Out There Barn Door-Ing Literally Anything

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