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Beauty might be a 511 billion-dollar industry, but there’s no putting a price tag on goofing off in front of the camera. The internet can’t be all about professional photoshoots, top-tier model pics, and carefully edited images—it needs to be about fun and humor, too! That’s exactly what the members of the r/PrettyGirlsUglyFaces subreddit understand. The online community, founded way back in 2012, has nearly 90k members who know that the incredible photos you see while scrolling through social media are well-curated and represent an edited version of reality. The fact is that the beautiful women you see featured online can make you laugh with their incredibly funny expressions in a heartbeat if they choose to look derpy and use an unflattering camera angle. And they’re competing to see who can make the ‘ugliest’ faces.

In an in-depth interview with the founder of r/PrettyGirlsUglyFaces, redditor Sinkingfast, Bored Panda learned all about the friendly and diligent community, how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the entirely communit-driven subreddit, as well as why we tend to focus so much on appearances in the modern world.

"The community itself has stayed consistent and loyal. We get a lot of users who see positive reception to their posts and come back as repeat posters. Creating a safe and fun environment to post weird pics in judgment-free was always the goal and I'd like to think we've maintained it, especially with the help of our loyal user base. Our community is great. I want people to be comfortable enough to share and have fun. The subreddit really belongs to the users and wouldn't exist without them." Read on for their other insights, as well as for our follow-up interview about beauty with historian Dr. Jane Nicholas from St. Jerome’s University at the University of Waterloo.

As you scroll down, upvote the photos that got a smile and a giggle from you. When you’re done, check out Bored Panda’s previous articles about the subreddit here, here, and here. And a small heads-up before you ask: there’s a male version of the subreddit called r/HandsomeGuysUglyFaces right here.

#1

Muppet Vibes

Muppet Vibes

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5 years ago

"Muppet Vibes" lol

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    #2

    Never Even Imagined My Chin Could Recede Like This

    Never Even Imagined My Chin Could Recede Like This

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    Equine_Ravenclaw_Directioner
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Lol! But you are stunning :3

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    #3

    Shaved My Head So I Could Go Full Thumb

    Shaved My Head So I Could Go Full Thumb

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    Sarah
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Mission accomplished!

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    #4

    My Monday, Wednesday, And Friday Face

    My Monday, Wednesday, And Friday Face

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    Kamilla Juel Sørensen
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Female Jim Carrey, but still pretty :D

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    #5

    Get You A Girl Who Can Do Both

    Get You A Girl Who Can Do Both

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    ThatOneCrazyFanGirl
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    5 years ago

    that face on the right tho-

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    #6

    I Love You

    I Love You

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    ITS ME AGAIN
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    lol

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    #7

    It’s A Skill

    It’s A Skill

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    Mariam Najar
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I am jealous of the haairrr

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    #8

    Ya Ever Wanted To Get Down N’ Dirty With Winston Churchill

    Ya Ever Wanted To Get Down N’ Dirty With Winston Churchill

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    Aurelia!
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I'm telling y'all, social media is FAB.RI.CA.TED.

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    #9

    In Light Of All The Recent Coronavirus Hysteria, I Thought Now Would Be An Excellent Time To Share My Sneeze Collage

    In Light Of All The Recent Coronavirus Hysteria, I Thought Now Would Be An Excellent Time To Share My Sneeze Collage

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    spirit wolf
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Wow!! I am genuinely impressed. I might take on this fine noble task myself now that pollen season is approaching and I find myself lacking in self entertaining ideas.

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    #10

    My Boyfriend Says This Is The Only Face Of Mine That Truly Scares Him

    My Boyfriend Says This Is The Only Face Of Mine That Truly Scares Him

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    Mariam Najar
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    My friend does this and it's truly frightening

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    #11

    Good Morning From Sweden

    Good Morning From Sweden

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    Troux
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    You have a cute sister, sir.

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    #12

    Slayer In The Streets, Slug In The Sheets

    Slayer In The Streets, Slug In The Sheets

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    Jill
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    The caption is priceless!

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    #13

    Trying To Take A Cute Selfie vs. Accidentally Opening The Front Camera

    Trying To Take A Cute Selfie vs. Accidentally Opening The Front Camera

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    Just a Snowball
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    haha thats how i feel on zoom

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    #14

    Me And My Redneck Brother

    Me And My Redneck Brother

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    A kitchen sink
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    The one on the right looks like Dawko in a wig

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    #15

    Taken The Same Day. I’ve Found My People!

    Taken The Same Day. I’ve Found My People!

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    Sarah
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Second pic, you do look like an alien trying to pass as a human. (First pic you look like a lovely woman, btw.)

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    #16

    They Say Beauty Knows No Pain. Apparently Ugly Does Because I Gave Myself A Serious Headache Taking The Second Pic

    They Say Beauty Knows No Pain. Apparently Ugly Does Because I Gave Myself A Serious Headache Taking The Second Pic

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    Ross Keim
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I’m sorry but I had to laugh at this one, I just kept thinking what if that was my partners O face, could I keep a straight face and it was a resounding no and could just see myself getting punched

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    #17

    Me On Instagram vs. Me Scrolling Reddit In Bed

    Me On Instagram vs. Me Scrolling Reddit In Bed

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    Equine_Ravenclaw_Directioner
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Sameee sis!

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    #18

    Having A Flat Face Has Its Perks

    Having A Flat Face Has Its Perks

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    Eva the Egg
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I- I cant stop laughing

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    #19

    I Was Unaware Until Now That I Could Retract Into Myself. Nice Seeing You

    I Was Unaware Until Now That I Could Retract Into Myself. Nice Seeing You

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    Little Ms. Quirky
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    nice to see you too!

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    #20

    What I Look Like With A Full Face Of Make Up, Wig And Lashes vs. What I Send My Sister. Enjoy

    What I Look Like With A Full Face Of Make Up, Wig And Lashes vs. What I Send My Sister. Enjoy

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    Helen Haley
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    The pics I send my sis are well and truly awful. This must be a universal truth.

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    #21

    I'll Just Leave This Here

    I'll Just Leave This Here

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    ThatOneCrazyFanGirl
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    👁️👄👁️

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    #22

    What I Post On My Story vs. My Private Story

    What I Post On My Story vs. My Private Story

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    Malek Basata
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    noice

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    #23

    I Was Born For Social Distancing

    I Was Born For Social Distancing

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    Eva the Egg
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    *Pig noises*

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    #24

    A Fine Selection

    A Fine Selection

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    Malek Basata
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    is that you

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    #25

    Jaw Surgery Has Turned Me Into An Actual Chipmunk

    Jaw Surgery Has Turned Me Into An Actual Chipmunk

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    Sarah
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Ohhh, how painful that must be! Hope you're better now. <3

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    #26

    When You Tickle My Neck

    When You Tickle My Neck

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    Malek Basata
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited)

    relatable

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    #27

    Present, Faces My Boyfriend Hates

    Present, Faces My Boyfriend Hates

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    Hseed
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    5 years ago

    Predator, is that you?

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    #28

    Taken A Few Minutes Apart

    Taken A Few Minutes Apart

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    Eva the Egg
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Oh my god.

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    #29

    At Work vs. Relaxing At Home With Pets. He Peed On Me When I Took This Picture

    At Work vs. Relaxing At Home With Pets. He Peed On Me When I Took This Picture

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    Premium
    5 years ago

    Nothing like a little lizard piss to brighten your day! LOL

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    #30

    Always Surprised When I Look Back On This Halloween Pic...

    Always Surprised When I Look Back On This Halloween Pic...

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    Equine_Ravenclaw_Directioner
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Wow! You are stunning! And that Halloween pic is just taken perfectly with the light and all :)

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    #31

    I Feel At Home In This Sub

    I Feel At Home In This Sub

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    #32

    Me Thinkin Bout The Global Pandemic V. Me Thinkin Bout My Dystopian Alter Ego

    Me Thinkin Bout The Global Pandemic V. Me Thinkin Bout My Dystopian Alter Ego

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    Sarah
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    My, your dystopian alter ego is 20 years older!

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    #33

    Do I Win?

    Do I Win?

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    Just a Snowball
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    yes

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    #34

    The Thumb Strikes Again...

    The Thumb Strikes Again...

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    ThatOneCrazyFanGirl
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    when a crab pinches you in the butt

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    #35

    Howdy Doody

    Howdy Doody

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    Tiredpossum
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    i like the tattoo.

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    #36

    The Duality Of (Wo)man

    The Duality Of (Wo)man

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    Dan Buczynski
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Love your hair! Back in the days of my youth, I rocked the exact same cut!

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    #37

    Can’t Believe I’m Putting This On The Internet, But Here Ya Go

    Can’t Believe I’m Putting This On The Internet, But Here Ya Go

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    Tiredpossum
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I totally agree with the caption on the second picture.

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    #38

    I've Peaked

    I've Peaked

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    Sarah
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Can't ugly up that gorgeous hair, though!

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    #39

    Master Of Disguise

    Master Of Disguise

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    Kelli from Fitness Blender
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    The EARS!

    #40

    Left Is The Way I Usually Roll

    Left Is The Way I Usually Roll

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    Johanna Mueller
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    omgoodness she looks just like rachel maksy!

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    #41

    Gentlemen.... Behold!

    Gentlemen.... Behold!

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    Eva the Egg
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE

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    #42

    New Phone Who Dis?

    New Phone Who Dis?

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    Eva the Egg
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Why am i kinda impressed by this face

    #43

    My Friend Said I Look Like I Married Danny Devito And Slowly Absorbed His Essence

    My Friend Said I Look Like I Married Danny Devito And Slowly Absorbed His Essence

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    Mimi
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Upvote for the caption 😂

    #44

    Think I Can Go For Thirds?

    Think I Can Go For Thirds?

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    ThatOneCrazyFanGirl
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    d u c k

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    #45

    Blobfish Anguish

    Blobfish Anguish

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    #46

    Unfortunately I Tend To Look Like The Latter More Often...

    Unfortunately I Tend To Look Like The Latter More Often...

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    #47

    I’m Really Good At Ugly Faces. On The Left Was Before I Got A Haircut, With Minimal Makeup. I Have More Cause I Love A Good Ugly Face

    I’m Really Good At Ugly Faces. On The Left Was Before I Got A Haircut, With Minimal Makeup. I Have More Cause I Love A Good Ugly Face

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    Philly Bob Squires
    Community Member
    Premium
    5 years ago

    Great horror movie face! Cool!

    #48

    Why Have One Girlfriend When You Can Have Two

    Why Have One Girlfriend When You Can Have Two

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    Kno
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    That hair colour and hair - to slay for!!!!!!

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    #49

    Lady In The... Zoom Call? Freaky In The Sheets

    Lady In The... Zoom Call? Freaky In The Sheets

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    Jazzy Mc. Jaz
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I know someone who looks like the second one!

    #50

    The Rolls

    The Rolls

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    ThatOneCrazyFanGirl
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    r o l l s

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    #51

    Welcome To Hell

    Welcome To Hell

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    Sista of the moon
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Welcome to hotel hell. Check in is now, check out is never.

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    #52

    Swipe To See My Tinder Profile Pic

    Swipe To See My Tinder Profile Pic

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    #53

    Me After An Hour Of Morning Prep vs. Me After 10 Hours Of Sleep

    Me After An Hour Of Morning Prep vs. Me After 10 Hours Of Sleep

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    #54

    I'm A Thumb!

    I'm A Thumb!

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    #55

    Then vs. Now

    Then vs. Now

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    Ariana Brice
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    e g g

    #56

    My Girlfriend Really Cleans Up Well

    My Girlfriend Really Cleans Up Well

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    Sarah
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I don't see how this is even possible.

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    #57

    I’ve Never Been More Excited To Be In A Group I Feel At Home

    I’ve Never Been More Excited To Be In A Group I Feel At Home

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    #58

    It Physically Hurt Me To Make This Many Chins

    It Physically Hurt Me To Make This Many Chins

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    Sarah
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    And yet for some of us, it's so natural.

    #59

    Before I Go Out vs. The Day After I Go Out

    Before I Go Out vs. The Day After I Go Out

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    The Flash Added A Whole New Layer Of Ugly

    The Flash Added A Whole New Layer Of Ugly

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    #61

    I Melted

    I Melted

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    Sarah
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    LOL, omg, you did!

    #62

    Cindy Loo Who Walking In On The Grinch Hastily Closing Out All Internet Tabs

    Cindy Loo Who Walking In On The Grinch Hastily Closing Out All Internet Tabs

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    Gemstripe the RainWing
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    The caption! XD

    #63

    From Butterfly To Earthworm...

    From Butterfly To Earthworm...

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    Sarah
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    The metamorphosis that defies nature.

    #64

    The Difference Between These Two Photos Are 4 Rum And Cokes

    The Difference Between These Two Photos Are 4 Rum And Cokes

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    #65

    First Date vs. Third Date

    First Date vs. Third Date

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    Sarah
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Just add more cleavage; he'll never notice.

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    #66

    Me vs. Me When I’m Pooping

    Me vs. Me When I’m Pooping

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    ThatOneCrazyFanGirl
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    No One. Absolutely No One. ME: STAR WARS T-SHIRTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

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    #67

    A Fine Selection

    A Fine Selection

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    #68

    Instant Weight Loss

    Instant Weight Loss

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    Eva the Egg
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Beautiful skin tho!

    #69

    Is That Ugly Enough?

    Is That Ugly Enough?

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    #70

    Merry Merpmas!

    Merry Merpmas!

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    #71

    Breath Of Fresh Air vs. “What’s That God-Awful Smell In The Air?!”

    Breath Of Fresh Air vs. “What’s That God-Awful Smell In The Air?!”

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    Eva the Egg
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    "OmG Is tHaT ThE GiRl wHo dIsSeD YOu oN InStAgRaM?!"

    #72

    Me In Disguise

    Me In Disguise

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    James016
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    In disguise as an extra from Life of Brian

    #73

    A Fine Selection

    A Fine Selection

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    #74

    This Is My Favorite Sub

    This Is My Favorite Sub

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    #75

    Witness My True Form

    Witness My True Form

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    #76

    It Is What It Is

    It Is What It Is

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    leia's emotional cupcake
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    the m&ms!!!!

    #77

    Hello Beautiful People

    Hello Beautiful People

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    #78

    My Sister's Shape-Shifting Superpowers

    My Sister's Shape-Shifting Superpowers

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    #79

    Hey You Guys

    Hey You Guys

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    Eva the Egg
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    THIS... THIS SCARES THE LIVING HELL OUR OF ME.