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Having deep empathy for others, understanding what they’re going through, and giving them the support that they need is what sets apart a caring person from someone who might be more interested in their own gain. It’s the same no matter if we’re part of the 1% or living from paycheck to paycheck.

Celebrities and the rich are no different from us when it comes to questions of altruism. You have your deeply caring stars like Keanu Reeves and Tom Hanks on one side of the spectrum and slightly less empathetic public figures on the other end. Sometimes, though, people become so fed up with just how out-of-touch some celebs and the rich are with reality, they can’t help but call them out on social media.

Bored Panda has compiled this list of the most brazen examples of the rich and stars getting called out for their behavior to show you that wealth and prestige can’t always buy you a heart. Upvote the posts that you agree with and let us know who you personally find to be the kindest vs. most out-of-touch celebs out there, dear Pandas.

To be fair, though, nobody’s saying that all rich people are 'evil' or that all celebs are egoistic. Most are decent human beings. There just happens to be a handful who aren’t as friendly and philanthropic as their fans would like. I reached out to have a chat about out-of-touch celebrities with entertainment expert Mike Sington, from LA. Mike told Bored Panda that one thing that stars should keep in mind if they want to be more relatable is to avoid showing off their riches.

"If celebrities want to be more in touch with their fans, don’t flaunt your wealth! We know you’re often wealthy, but it does nothing for our self-esteem to see constant photos of the material goods you possess, your huge houses, or exotic vacations," he said. You'll find my full interview with Mike below.

#1

Elon Musk Gets Destroyed By Facts And Logic

Elon Musk Gets Destroyed By Facts And Logic

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WilvanderHeijden
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He was the guy who reopened his factory during the pandemic and fired people who refused to come to work. That's your "good guy Elon" for you.

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    #2

    You Dense Mother F...

    You Dense Mother F...

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    Yara Balabanova
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly, how is a poor person going to invest their money if they need it for food and shelter

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    #3

    Let’s All Make A Pledge

    Let’s All Make A Pledge

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    Celebrity expert Mike noted that it's up to the wealthy to decide how much they want to help others. "You’ll find the wealthiest are often giving much of their money away because they want to, and they truly care. It’s something you don’t often hear about, because they’re doing it with the best intentions, not to impress others or promote themselves," he explained to Bored Panda that the reality is different from what we presume.

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    What's more, despite these positive acts of philanthropy, the rich often get blamed for 'not doing enough' and supposedly 'hoarding' their wealth. "People often focus on the negatives with well-known people, because it provides them with entertainment to knock someone down. I believe there’s often jealousy involved, too. It’s usually more unaccomplished people, hiding behind a screen, that look at taking down a celebrity as 'sport,' Mike said.

    #4

    "I Don’t Understand Marches"

    "I Don’t Understand Marches"

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

    I'm so glad the suffragettes aren't alive to see this

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    #5

    Defining A Hero

    Defining A Hero

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

    'A sacrifice demanded by elites.' Sums it all up

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    #6

    Starbucks Gives Sick Leave

    Starbucks Gives Sick Leave

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    River Webb
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    again, these things are basic human rights, wtf is wrong with some people?

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    Celebrity, pop culture, and entertainment expert Mike previously told me all about what stars are really like when you meet them in person. He’s met hundreds of stars during his career in Hollywood that has spanned decades, and he found that the vast majority of celebs are friendly, gracious, and kind.

    “Don’t be afraid to meet a celebrity! The majority are smart business people, and they realize their fans who watch their TV shows, stream their music, and buy tickets to movies and concerts, are paying their salaries. They want to be nice to you!” Mike told Bored Panda earlier that there’s a practical aspect to being nice to everyone as well. Though most stars are truly genuine.

    #7

    Khloe Kardashian Murdered After Posting Advertisement

    Khloe Kardashian Murdered After Posting Advertisement

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    Rabbit Carrot
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love Jameela but she forgot to mention that the Kardashians employ photoshop artists to achieve their slimline figures.

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    #8

    Extremely True

    Extremely True

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    Rabbit Carrot
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not to mention that they make it tax deductible so whatever they donate they can claim back.

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    #9

    Capitalist Scumbag Thinks He's A Socialist

    Capitalist Scumbag Thinks He's A Socialist

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    “In my experience, the one constant I’ve noticed is the bigger the star, the nicer the celebrity. The established stars have it down and understand the importance of the celebrity/fan relationship,” the expert explained.

    Usually, the biggest troublemakers and mavericks are those who are new to the scene and to their popularity. “You usually only have a problem with the newer, up-and-coming stars. They at times don’t get it and may think they’re too good to interact with you. This attitude often backfires, and they realize if they want longevity, it’s actually not that hard to be nice.”

    #10

    Bezos Received A Small Loan Of 300,000 From Parents And A Million Dollars From Relatives In 1995

    Bezos Received A Small Loan Of 300,000 From Parents And A Million Dollars From Relatives In 1995

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    WilvanderHeijden
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's always amusing how poor people keep defending the ultra rich who would kick them from their driveway if they laid there dying.

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    #11

    The Media Makes It To Be A Feel Good Story Over A Dystopian Nightmare

    The Media Makes It To Be A Feel Good Story Over A Dystopian Nightmare

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    #12

    Just Pulled The Lever To The Verbal Guillotine

    Just Pulled The Lever To The Verbal Guillotine

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    Ozacoter
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am a migrant in belgium. We were even told in my language classes for immigrants how we should not teach our kids our native languages "to let the kids integrate". We were literarly told to not speak in our language to our kids by the government!

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    Hollywood’s Ultimate Insider Mike added that celebrities always have to be aware of how they act. They’re _always_ in the public eye, even when they think they’re not. Because nearly everyone has a smartphone in their pocket, stars need to be more aware of the fact that they’re always ‘on display’ than ever.

    “It does take some conscious effort on the celebrity’s part to be nice, just knowing every interaction, and everything they’re doing in public can be recorded. For some celebrities, in fact, I’d say most celebrities, being nice comes naturally. It doesn’t take any special effort, because it’s who they are as a person,” Mike said.

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    #13

    Thanks, Ben

    Thanks, Ben

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    Andy Acceber
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be so glad if I never saw another Ben Shapiro tweet again.

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    #14

    Republican Logic

    Republican Logic

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    Paul K. Johnson
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right wingers don't want us to be an actual strong country. They want us to be a global bully. What makes a population strong is education and access to healthcare - things they fully oppose.

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    #15

    Irs: The Final Frontier

    Irs: The Final Frontier

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    #16

    Quarantine

    Quarantine

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    K Witmer
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ted Cruz is one of the most disgusting people on earth just seeing his face makes me sick

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    #17

    Half Truths Are All Lies

    Half Truths Are All Lies

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    K. Lange
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a good step would be to establish fix prices for standard procedures or medicine. That should still be in a profit range for the companies, but affordable for the average patient. For example for so common stuff like insulin.

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    #18

    This Chick Spews The Most Outrageous Stuff

    This Chick Spews The Most Outrageous Stuff

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    Julie C Rose
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ooh, I can answer that one - it’s because the elites didn’t lock the US down properly to begin with. May 2020 was when New Zealand went into restricted reopening because we had almost no covid left.

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    #19

    On That Day, The Burger King Pr Team Learned A Valuable Lesson About Twitter

    On That Day, The Burger King Pr Team Learned A Valuable Lesson About Twitter

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

    Sure, love pays rents and puts food on the table. Clowns

    Albino
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the other place that has the clown ;-)

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    denzoren
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you're not worth a living wage.

    Janelle Collard
    Community Member
    Premium
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, in Calif it's $15/hr.

    Lynn Morello
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Australia, the minimum wage is $16 per hour.

    backatya
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if they pay them more then you'll complain your burger costs too much

    Peter Liddle
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My first job was Burger King, joined in 2000, paid $4 per hour and was signed on as part-time. Forced to work minimum 24 hours per week instead of 16 hours (had college) and when I argued against it they fired me. I took it to the area manager who ignored me. My Aunty who worked for the local government filed an investigation into it. THEN BK banned me when I went for lunch. Fast forward one month, the manager was fired and they wanted to hire me back.. told them where to go. It was shut down a few months later.

    Chaos&Roses
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But it's the catchphrase of the 2020's! You can pretty much sell anything to anyone if you include that phrase in the ad.

    sylvanticx
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ay! in my state that's above minimum wage by a dollar! that's better than it could be, if not good.

    Iʕ •ᴥ•ʔ
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hate to say it Burger King but your wages and “ love “ don’t make life easier . I’m going to go work at Chick-Fil-A where at leas DECENT chikin nuggets are made .

    River Webb
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    but all that love they're employees are receiving sure makes up for the loss of income!

    GeeGee
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And if they pay you more you’ll flip the burger better? If you want to earn more, do more

    Aaron Lowe
    Community Member
    4 years ago

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    They flip burgers for a living, not cure cancer.

    Logic and Reason
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The f**k’s your point moron? They make food for people and thus don’t deserve a living wage? I wonder how far you had to reach up your ass to pull out that reasoning. The world would be better off without your ignorant, shitheaded misrepresentations of the value of labor. Drop your sense of superiority, maybe read something on the issue, and stop being a fuckweasel.

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    CowboyHank
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    4 years ago

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    Minimum skills calls for minimum wage. If you think you can do better than Burger King, then do it.

    DarkAngelNic
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet you are the same person that throws a hissy fit when the Burger King is closed due to staff shortage and call people lazy for not taking fast food jobs when they realize they can do better.

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    #20

    America, F Yeah!

    America, F Yeah!

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    Kat
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And in my country, school lunches are free. Waiting for downvotes and comments about all EU countries are socialist and we pay all of our income to taxes... No, we don't. All our taxes don't go for war industry, that's all.

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    #21

    American Not Realizing Crime Is Already Illegal

    American Not Realizing Crime Is Already Illegal

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    River Webb
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    surely he could have gathered his last remaining brain cells to figure that one out?

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    #22

    Really Oprah?

    Really Oprah?

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    Ozacoter
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly. I expected that having two masters in biology and speaking 3.5 languages (not bilingual in the 4th yet) would be enough for a minimum wage job. But not. It was enough for free intenrships and nothing else.

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    #23

    Lease Your Very Own Human!

    Lease Your Very Own Human!

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

    This is very sad because giving prisoners the option of having paid jobs and learn new trades could be a great way of rehabilitating people and avoid that they become poor and resort to crime again after prison. But of course instead it just became a way of exploiting people for profit

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    #24

    That Generation Just Doesn't Have Their Priorities Straight

    That Generation Just Doesn't Have Their Priorities Straight

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    denzoren
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perfect response. Lol. Imagine trying to also blame us for not being able to sell their house. Lol. Well we don't have to imagine...they're doing it. Lol

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    #25

    'murica, F Yeah!

    'murica, F Yeah!

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    Noname
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    we have the same excuse for not rising minimum wage to the amount that people could afford the basic needs.

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    #26

    Now *that* Is Bravery

    Now *that* Is Bravery

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    troufaki13
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    STOP GIVING THESE PEOPLE ATTENTION AND RESPECT THEY DON'T DESERVE! They literally do NOTHING other than laugh with all the money their fans are giving them.

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    #27

    Public Relations

    Public Relations

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    Yara Balabanova
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, why do a nice thing if you can't brag about it.. That just makes no sense /s

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    #28

    Good Old Meghan Mccain. I Assume She’s A Staple On This Sub

    Good Old Meghan Mccain. I Assume She’s A Staple On This Sub

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    K Witmer
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The conservatives love to fear monger the media loves it too bc ya know capitalism

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    #29

    *are Stealing From Us

    *are Stealing From Us

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    Miss Cris
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They look like the typical supervilains in a superhero comic. Wait, they are.

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    #30

    Get Wrecked...

    Get Wrecked...

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    Ozacoter
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is funny how i never buy coffee outside, cook our meals from scratch and never take cabs and somehow i still managed to not have any savings.

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    #31

    Fox News Everybody

    Fox News Everybody

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    Yara Balabanova
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And why are people committing fraud with food stamps? Because they are desperate

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    #32

    A Better Headline

    A Better Headline

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    #33

    Seize Their Assets

    Seize Their Assets

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    River Webb
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "feel normal" I mean who doesn't have access to a private island these days?

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    #34

    Rich Kid Profiting Off Humiliating The Unemployed

    Rich Kid Profiting Off Humiliating The Unemployed

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    #35

    Have U Tried This?

    Have U Tried This?

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    troufaki13
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    - I'm depressed. - Don't be depressed. (There, problem solved!)

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    #36

    Thank You Mr. President!

    Thank You Mr. President!

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    WilvanderHeijden
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The tangerine turd lies on average every five minutes when he speaks and even more when he whistles.

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    #37

    Nope, Too Expensive

    Nope, Too Expensive

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    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You will never get me into an uproar about my taxes being used to feed people or get medical attention to people. You want an uproar? Let's talk about my tax dollars funding politician's luxury purchases.

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    #38

    Fix The Problem, Not The Symptoms

    Fix The Problem, Not The Symptoms

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    Miss Cris
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But they want to take even more money from you, not to give you a life (and that they loose some pennies).

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    #39

    Oh, No! Anything But That!

    Oh, No! Anything But That!

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    WilvanderHeijden
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She was being sarcastic, but there are a lot of Americans who actually prefer their private insurance over a general insurance for all because "they ain't paying their good money so that one homeless f*cker can get medical care for free."

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    #40

    Broke Willy Wonka Musk

    Broke Willy Wonka Musk

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    Rabbit Carrot
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Broke ass W***y wonka. Just writing it out a) because it’s funny and b) to see how much will be censored by BoredPanda.

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    #41

    Go To Hell, At&t

    Go To Hell, At&t

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    #42

    Ellen Thegenerous

    Ellen Thegenerous

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    Rabbit Carrot
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How are these ‘perks’? 5 days off is appalling (and I’m guessing your birthday counts as one of the 5). That Ellen, so generous, such a nice lady. 🤔🙄

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    #43

    Land Of The Free

    Land Of The Free

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    K Witmer
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We destabilize so many countries including our own in the name of Christian values hatred and money

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    #44

    Oh Just Imagine

    Oh Just Imagine

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    Julie C Rose
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve read that article and “it’s f****d up that you have to wait for your parents to die” is THE ENTIRE POINT.

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    #45

    I Didnt See This On This Page Yet And It Belongs

    I Didnt See This On This Page Yet And It Belongs

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    Andy Acceber
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In other news, today researchers learned that water is wet.

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    #46

    Mmm Gold Food

    Mmm Gold Food

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

    Is that healthy? Well, when you're rich you don't have to worry about your hospital bills

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    #47

    This Can Only Go Well

    This Can Only Go Well

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

    I'm kinda split on this one. True, the world should be concerned about these rainforests and contribute to their upkeeps but not by taxing people. I vote that countries with the highest Co2 emission levels should be responsible for that.

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    #48

    They Fix It So You're Only Able To Lease The Things You Enjoy

    They Fix It So You're Only Able To Lease The Things You Enjoy

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    Ozacoter
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they show it as if there arent alternatives. Steam and GOG are a great example of how you can sell digital content without a subscription.

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    #49

    Forbes Getting Called Out For Calling Kylie Jenner A Self-Made Billionaire

    Forbes Getting Called Out For Calling Kylie Jenner A Self-Made Billionaire

    Dictionarycom Report

    Yara Balabanova
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It almost seems like most "self-made" billionaires aren't actually self-made. As if the American dream is a big lie and there are no equal opportunities at all

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    #50

    "I Have A Dream"

    "I Have A Dream"

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    WilvanderHeijden
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's strange how rich people shamelessly ask poor people for money and it seems to be acceptable for a lot of people.

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    #51

    Regret To Inform You

    Regret To Inform You

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    WilvanderHeijden
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More context please. Who is this woman and what did she say?

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    #52

    America Needs Kendal Jenner And Her Pepsi Again

    America Needs Kendal Jenner And Her Pepsi Again

    RayDoesStuff_ Report

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