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Life hacks can be cool. Designed to allow you to do things quicker and easier, they aim to give you more time to enjoy what matters most in life, like scrolling through Instagram or binging a TV show. But quite a few of these handy shortcuts fall short of their intents and purposes.

So much so that they've spawned plenty of parody tips. Like using a snake to hold your pasta. Or setting up a fake online dating profile and arranging a date with them after the two of you match just so they would clean your home. And you can find all of them on the subreddit '[Lousy] Life Hacks.'

#1

Get Your Roommate To Clean The Apartment

Get Your Roommate To Clean The Apartment

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    #2

    I Would Follow Him

    I Would Follow Him

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    Alien Ghost
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also bury a dead animal over the body so that if they do dig up the plant, they'll think that the smell was coming from the animal

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    #3

    Great Idea For Leaving Work Early

    Great Idea For Leaving Work Early

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    #4

    How To Pick Up A Duck

    How To Pick Up A Duck

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    NickTheDuck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    people, remember, consent is important when picking us up.

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    #5

    Slh: Follow Me For More Diet Tips

    Slh: Follow Me For More Diet Tips

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    gas station cola
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i like how this is clearly a screenshot of a boredpanda post with the number erased from the title caption

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    #6

    More Like $60

    More Like $60

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    Mistiekim
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plus you get the added bonus of having to clean up your kitchen and do dishes!

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    #7

    I Am Drinking Tea

    I Am Drinking Tea

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    Mistiekim
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately they may start to suspect it’s not tea when you begin slurring your words and betting people $5 that you can do a handstand on your desk.

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    #10

    Making Friends As An Adult

    Making Friends As An Adult

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    Alex and definitely not Sauron
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perfect. Anyone wanna join the friend group I’ve made? We can play dnd(I’ll be the dm) ,do some face masks, sacrifice some stuff we find outside, make snacks… etc

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    #11

    [w]ifehack

    [w]ifehack

    Couch_Licker Report

    Alex and definitely not Sauron
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you’re single and all alone you don’t even need to talk 😎

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    #12

    How To Get A Free 3D Printer

    How To Get A Free 3D Printer

    Phileap Report

    𝓚𝓮𝓲𝓽𝓱
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like that guy in Japan who went to jail for 3D printing a F*****G GUN

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    #13

    Cheese!

    Cheese!

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    #14

    Sorry If Repost

    Sorry If Repost

    HelluvaCunned Report

    #15

    I Need Your Bra For Health Stuff

    I Need Your Bra For Health Stuff

    Rokett Report

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    #17

    Pistachio Nut And A Dab Of Glue Saved The Day

    Pistachio Nut And A Dab Of Glue Saved The Day

    Iwanttoplaytoo Report

    #18

    Don't Build Your Nightstand, Just Put Your Stuff On The Box

    Don't Build Your Nightstand, Just Put Your Stuff On The Box

    Haku_The_Brat Report

    #19

    Not Very Helpful Seeing That I'm Australian, But Hopefully It'll Help You!

    Not Very Helpful Seeing That I'm Australian, But Hopefully It'll Help You!

    Sparkingmineralwater Report

    Error 404 (He/They)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do the same if you want to know if there's a tornado

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    #20

    Life Hack: Bring Zip Bags Of Powdered Milk To The Airport Since You Are Not Allowed To Bring Liquids

    Life Hack: Bring Zip Bags Of Powdered Milk To The Airport Since You Are Not Allowed To Bring Liquids

    mistameeseeks420 Report

    Wondering Alice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once took huge bag of oregano through customs without thinking. I'd picked and dried it myself, and didn't think what it looked for too long. Even when the girl at bag check held it up, I shrugged and said it was a years supply. Luckily as our entire luggage was food related, customs laughed as they checked it out.

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    #21

    Save Calories When Ordering Soda By Pressing The Diet Button On The Lid

    Save Calories When Ordering Soda By Pressing The Diet Button On The Lid

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    #22

    Those Nerd Joggers Have Been Doing It Wrong This Whole Time

    Those Nerd Joggers Have Been Doing It Wrong This Whole Time

    brokerpig Report

    #23

    Stay Thin Y’all

    Stay Thin Y’all

    cardboardtube_knight Report

    AJay
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I... have done this before. Once. But not with lays.

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    #24

    Don't Miss Out At The Zoo

    Don't Miss Out At The Zoo

    DangerousSarcasm Report

    Something
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can pet any animal you choose, but some of them only once.

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    #25

    Dbs Listening To The Internet

    Dbs Listening To The Internet

    Blox64_120 Report

    𝓚𝓮𝓲𝓽𝓱
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sue them Edit: this was a joke please don’t roast me in the comments 😂

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    #26

    Zombie Apocalypse Life Hack

    Zombie Apocalypse Life Hack

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    #27

    It Works Only Once

    It Works Only Once

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    Bonesko
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks alot! The more people that know this the less I can rob!

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    #28

    Momma Better Rethink

    Momma Better Rethink

    HO3SEFF Report

    #29

    Correct Way To Sanitize

    Correct Way To Sanitize

    HadesHere Report

    Error 404 (He/They)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And garden. And street. And car. And entire neighborhood.

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    #30

    Gourmet Uranium

    Gourmet Uranium

    DangerousSarcasm Report

    #31

    Cut Your Tennis Balls In Half To Store More In Each Container

    Cut Your Tennis Balls In Half To Store More In Each Container

    reddit.com Report

    AJay
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a bonus, you will also never have to play tennis again

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    #32

    Thank You Simon Holland, Very Cool

    Thank You Simon Holland, Very Cool

    simoncholland Report

    #33

    Often Overlooked Spring Cleaning Tips

    Often Overlooked Spring Cleaning Tips

    LifehacksMe Report

    Jason
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't have dvd drive where can I shove the onions?

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    #34

    How To Remember The Speed Of Light

    How To Remember The Speed Of Light

    reddit.com Report

    #35

    A Perfect Cut Every Time

    A Perfect Cut Every Time

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    #36

    Hot New Skin Care Tip!

    Hot New Skin Care Tip!

    WaltsTwoCents Report

    #37

    Wireless Seatbelts Of The Future

    Wireless Seatbelts Of The Future

    FiveMoo Report

    #38

    Going Through Old Photos, Came Across This Stroke Of Genius

    Going Through Old Photos, Came Across This Stroke Of Genius

    monochromebreakfast Report

    RagDollLali
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This does not belong here, this is legit!

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    #39

    Lifehack For An All-Nighter While I Work On My Dissertation

    Lifehack For An All-Nighter While I Work On My Dissertation

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    Bonesko
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure if that's meant to inspire or depress you

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    #40

    Preheat Your Boots With Hot Tap Water Into Long English Muffin Bags While You Eat The Muffins For Breakfast

    Preheat Your Boots With Hot Tap Water Into Long English Muffin Bags While You Eat The Muffins For Breakfast

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    Alex and definitely not Sauron
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Change them inside out after putting them in your grossest boots, then give them to that sandwich stealing jerk JARED

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    #41

    All The Time

    All The Time

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    Joeshar
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also works for aubergine (eggplant)

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    #42

    Canon? Cannon

    Canon? Cannon

    DangerousSarcasm Report

    #43

    I'm Going To Save So Much Money!!

    I'm Going To Save So Much Money!!

    Blakester1059 Report

    Jason
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need to figure a way to do this with my brain

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    #44

    How To Save Money On Groceries

    How To Save Money On Groceries

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    AJay
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it wrong that now I really want to try this?

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    #45

    Instead Of Washing The Dishes

    Instead Of Washing The Dishes

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    #46

    Need I Say Any More?

    Need I Say Any More?

    StepheneyBlueBell Report

    ShaZam Beaubien
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is supposed to make the air colder than just the fan. I'm not sure how effective it is.

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    #49

    Cooking Tip From An Applebee's Master Chef

    Cooking Tip From An Applebee's Master Chef

    DangerousSarcasm Report

    Jason
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It also keeps the rats away from the food until it makes it out to your table

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    #50

    Good Weakness For A Job Interview

    Good Weakness For A Job Interview

    DangerousSarcasm Report

    #51

    Girls Can Smell Fear But This One Trick Will Turn The Tables Every Time

    Girls Can Smell Fear But This One Trick Will Turn The Tables Every Time

    DangerousSarcasm Report

    #52

    Shitty Lifehacks #391

    Shitty Lifehacks #391

    hugsshmugs Report

    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah yes, is this my antidepressant or my sedative? I don’t know, but it’s time to go to work now!

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    #53

    We've All Been Doing Capri Suns Wrong

    We've All Been Doing Capri Suns Wrong

    HeyManItsaPogoBall Report

    𝓚𝓮𝓲𝓽𝓱
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know your not posting enough when the ‘You’re posting comment too fast. Slow down.’ Only shows up on the 52nd post

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    #54

    Why Tho

    Why Tho

    Running_somwhere Report

    A Wild Bean
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's Troom Troom, what do you expect

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    #55

    It's So Genious

    It's So Genious

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    #56

    It Could Work

    It Could Work

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    #57

    Easy

    Easy

    Motherhazelhoff Report

    #59

    This Is How My Auntie Blocks Ads From Her Computer Screen

    This Is How My Auntie Blocks Ads From Her Computer Screen

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    #60

    Solution To All Your Problems!!!

    Solution To All Your Problems!!!

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    AJay
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very therapeutic, can recommend. 100/10

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    #61

    Lifehack: Start A Fire In Your Microwave To Roast Marshmallows, It's A Lifesaver

    Lifehack: Start A Fire In Your Microwave To Roast Marshmallows, It's A Lifesaver

    DangerousSarcasm Report

    Alex and definitely not Sauron
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eat the marshmallow cold, then ignite yourself while you eat chocolate and crackers. S’mores!

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    #62

    Another Money-Making Tip They Don't Want You To Know About

    Another Money-Making Tip They Don't Want You To Know About

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    Violet Jensen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Money will be used better than the salvation army would anyway

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    #63

    Wait A Second

    Wait A Second

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    Jill Rhodry
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's actually not too bad of an idea - not the trucks running - but for camping, why not?

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    #64

    Unlimited Ice

    Unlimited Ice

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    Jared Robinson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THis reminds me of the tooth child from channel zero

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    #65

    Touch Your Dog's Wet Nose To Easily Separate Poop Bags

    Touch Your Dog's Wet Nose To Easily Separate Poop Bags

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    #66

    How To Get Fire With A Broken Lighter

    How To Get Fire With A Broken Lighter

    kajtekkk Report

    #67

    Having A Bad Day? Wear Your Sunglasses. Now You Are Having A Bad Evening!

    Having A Bad Day? Wear Your Sunglasses. Now You Are Having A Bad Evening!

    armutuzmani Report

    #68

    You Know, For Those Perfectly Terrible Bangs

    You Know, For Those Perfectly Terrible Bangs

    Brute1100 Report

    Jill Rhodry
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmm...but her fringe didn't really need a trim did it?

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    #69

    How To Get A Free VR Set

    How To Get A Free VR Set

    Apps4Life Report

    #70

    Surely A Smart Method

    Surely A Smart Method

    https://www.reddit.com/r/dankmemes/comments/ogvktj/surely_a_smart_method/ Report

    AJay
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When testing this I found a lizard to be more useful than a frog but to each their own

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    #71

    Pandemic Keeping You From The Salon? Problem Solved!!!

    Pandemic Keeping You From The Salon? Problem Solved!!!

    he-loves-me-not Report

    #72

    Just Alter The Title

    Just Alter The Title

    anon Report

    #73

    Revolutionary Way To Magnify Your Phone Screen!

    Revolutionary Way To Magnify Your Phone Screen!

    reddit.com Report

    Dr
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of these are pretty funny 😁🤣

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    #74

    If You Have A Balcony, But Don't Have A Pool, The Solution Is Simple. All Balconies Are Designed To Handle The Weight Of Both Air And Water, Because They Weigh The Same. Use Plastic Sheeting And A Hose To Make Your Own "Balcony Pool!"

    If You Have A Balcony, But Don't Have A Pool, The Solution Is Simple. All Balconies Are Designed To Handle The Weight Of Both Air And Water, Because They Weigh The Same. Use Plastic Sheeting And A Hose To Make Your Own "Balcony Pool!"

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    Jason
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you are worried about it just make sure you put the extra air under the balcony to prop it up

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    #76

    Never Be Without Duct Tape Again! Wrap Some Around An Old Plastic Card And Keep In Your Wallet

    Never Be Without Duct Tape Again! Wrap Some Around An Old Plastic Card And Keep In Your Wallet

    YoMyKneeGrows Report

    Alex and definitely not Sauron
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Robber: Hand over your credit cards! Me: *chucks this at their head and runs *

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    #77

    Nice Cable Hanger

    Nice Cable Hanger

    ebolakanker Report

    AJay
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would this be ok if the hanger was made out of a material like rubber that didn't conduct electricity?

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    #78

    Smart!!

    Smart!!

    reddit.com Report

    #80

    Get Jacked Using This Simple Process Of Infinite Push UPS

    Get Jacked Using This Simple Process Of Infinite Push UPS

    571lama Report

    #81

    Don’t Buy New Socks. Use A Permanent Marker Instead

    Don’t Buy New Socks. Use A Permanent Marker Instead

    Fearless_Jellyfish79 Report

    wowbagger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also works for bald spots on your head

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    #82

    When You're Too Cheap To Buy A New Laptop You Need To Get Creative!

    When You're Too Cheap To Buy A New Laptop You Need To Get Creative!

    TheRelaxedDude5 Report

    Jason
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to just point a box fan directly into my desktop with the side off

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    #83

    Realistically, More Like 100%

    Realistically, More Like 100%

    Smalltar Report

    Jason
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Soda is about as good for your car as it is for you

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    #84

    Is This Just Me?

    Is This Just Me?

    willsal75 Report

    #85

    Tired Of Constantly Removing Or Shifting Your Mask When Snacking In Public? Why Not Take A Leaf From The Horse Book And Use Your Mask Like A Feed Bag?

    Tired Of Constantly Removing Or Shifting Your Mask When Snacking In Public? Why Not Take A Leaf From The Horse Book And Use Your Mask Like A Feed Bag?

    Demon_Prongles Report

    #86

    How To Make Your Boots Fit. Intuitive

    How To Make Your Boots Fit. Intuitive

    anon Report

    #87

    For When You Need A Quick Snack On The Go

    For When You Need A Quick Snack On The Go

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    #88

    Buy A Can Of Coldbrew At The Store And Leave It In Your Hot Car Like A Dumbass For Hot Coffee On The Go!

    Buy A Can Of Coldbrew At The Store And Leave It In Your Hot Car Like A Dumbass For Hot Coffee On The Go!

    ShaiLebOof Report

    #89

    Picklesack

    Picklesack

    cosmoro_ Report

    #90

    Use Cigarettes In Case You Run Out Of Chanukah Candles

    Use Cigarettes In Case You Run Out Of Chanukah Candles

    Wunderbaer93 Report

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

    I want to get one of these cigarette holders now!!

    #91

    Life Pro Tip! Microwave Your Spoon For 10 Seconds To Make Scooping Ice-Cream Easier!

    Life Pro Tip! Microwave Your Spoon For 10 Seconds To Make Scooping Ice-Cream Easier!

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    #92

    Forbidden Corn On The Cob

    Forbidden Corn On The Cob

    k2ap3l2fr Report

    #93

    Guess Who Isn’t Losing The Remotes Anymore???

    Guess Who Isn’t Losing The Remotes Anymore???

    Gynieinabottle Report

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    #94

    One Simple Trick To Make Airsoft Cheaters Call Their Hits

    One Simple Trick To Make Airsoft Cheaters Call Their Hits

    Romanian_Potato Report

    𝓚𝓮𝓲𝓽𝓱
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One simple trick to tell if you’re in the US or not

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    #95

    Turpentine In The "Health" Aisle At A Southern Supermarket. What Shitty Life Hack Is This Used For?

    Turpentine In The "Health" Aisle At A Southern Supermarket. What Shitty Life Hack Is This Used For?

    DigDug1169 Report

    #96

    Put Chopsticks Underneath The Fish (Probably Works With Other Food As Well) You Are Cooking So It Doesn’t Stick To The Pan Or The Paper

    Put Chopsticks Underneath The Fish (Probably Works With Other Food As Well) You Are Cooking So It Doesn’t Stick To The Pan Or The Paper

    Sardzoski Report

    #97

    Definitely Don't Just Set A Timer

    Definitely Don't Just Set A Timer

    jaketheserpent Report

    M B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually had to think about this for a min! XD

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    #99

    Why Spend 60 Dollars On A Coffee Table When You Can Spend 100 Dollars And Countless Hours Building Your Own

    Why Spend 60 Dollars On A Coffee Table When You Can Spend 100 Dollars And Countless Hours Building Your Own

    11BINF Report

    #100

    Why Waste Money

    Why Waste Money

    pazoozoo93 Report

    #101

    This Is All

    This Is All

    ClownTorturer Report

    #102

    No Power Cable For Your Computer? No Problem!

    No Power Cable For Your Computer? No Problem!

    steveabraham Report

    #103

    Quite Literally A S**tty Life Hack

    Quite Literally A S**tty Life Hack

    Phedericus Report

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    #104

    Hmmm

    Hmmm

    Tik1101 Report

    Libstak
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not an anything...Cos....context, hello?...

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