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Article created by: Ilona Baliūnaitė

One may think a dystopia is just a trope of science fiction writing. Outlandish possibilities of human or not-so-human realities, where all that we fear becomes an inescapable fact of daily life. Again, it’s just fiction, right? Well, sometimes the present is a lot more disturbing than meets the eye. 

The “Boring Dystopia” subreddit has been sharing posts that show just how broken the matrix is, or, mayhaps, the fact that one of those is just a matter of imagination, as a completely controlled environment would not allow for this much chaos. How did we end up here? Your guess is as good as mine. How do we get out is the question we need to start asking. 

As you scroll through this list, make sure to upvote the worst of the worst that reality has to offer, and leave some comments below, and if you’re craving some more bitterness to further ruin your day, here is another article for you. Now let’s get into it.

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They're Not Wrong

Tweet highlighting dystopia and social issues, mentioning lack of water rights and no paid maternity leave in the US.

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    Exactly

    Screenshot of an online post showcasing the idea of living in a dystopia with concerns about firearm laws.

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    #3

    America Is A Joke At This Point

    Tweet by Paul Cogan highlighting US childbirth policies, showcasing a dystopia that is boring through social media posts.

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    #4

    The N95 Masks

    Screenshot of online posts highlighting a dystopia that is boring with a man hoarding N95 masks and markup criticism.

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    #5

    When A Dystopia With Hungry Children Is Painted As A Feel Good Story

    Screenshot of tweets debating a boy paying off school lunch debt, reflecting dystopia that is boring in online group posts.

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    #6

    Any Narrative Claiming Our Current Inflationary Environment Is Due To Anything Other Than Price Gouging Is Disinformation

    Tweet by Nina Turner showing Shell’s Q3 profits in 2021 and 2022, highlighting price gouging in a dystopian economic context.

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    #7

    Had I Also Given A Donation?

    Tweet from Mohamad Safa discussing frustration about taxes, reflecting themes of a boring dystopia in an online group post.

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    #8

    The Root Of Our Dysfunction

    Tweet by Robert Reich highlighting money in politics as a root of dysfunction, reflecting a dystopia that is boring.

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    bbszyjpj74
    bbszyjpj74
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So so true! Please add, "AIPAC buys off Congress. No action on Gazan genocide."

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    #9

    Celeb Charity

    Tweet about Mars bars and charity appeals exemplifying dystopia that is boring shared in an online group post.

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    #10

    What's The Cause?

    Screenshot of a tweet questioning why replacing cashiers with self checkouts to lower prices fits a dystopia theme.

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    Leolynn Cauthron
    Leolynn Cauthron
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No one ever lower prices. Not really. With self check they were hoping for a bigger profit margin. That’s all.

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    #11

    Stealing Might Be The Word For It

    Tweet by Dylan Ogline discussing staff pay cuts if wages don't keep up with inflation, highlighting dystopia that is boring online posts.

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    #12

    Just In Case You Didn't Know

    Screenshot of a tweet about electric cars, showcasing the idea of living in a boring dystopia through online posts.

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    #13

    Don't Know What To Say

    Tweet from World of Statistics showing data on homeless people in the US, showcasing the idea of a boring dystopia online group.

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    #14

    Must We Apply Whatever We've Learned?

    Screenshot of a tweet discussing society and economy, showcasing the idea of a boring dystopia in an online group.

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    #15

    A Big Sham

    Tweet discussing a rigged mortgage system used by an online group showcasing dystopia that is boring through posts.

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    #16

    The Minimum Wage Workers Called "Heroes" But

    Tweet by Neal Owusu highlighting the dystopian idea of calling minimum wage workers heroes without raising wages.

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    #17

    What Do You Do?

    Tweet discussing how being too poor to pay fines leads to jail time, showcasing the idea of living in a boring dystopia.

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    #18

    I'm A Buffalo Fan And I Hate This

    Fans at a Buffalo Bills game highlighting social issues in a dystopia that is boring with a large stadium and city backdrop.

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    #19

    This Is What We Are Here For?

    Screenshot of a tweet discussing a dystopia that is boring, highlighting social and economic issues in modern life.

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    #20

    It Shouldn't Matter

    Screenshot of a social media post discussing themes related to living in a dystopia that is boring.

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    #21

    That's How Inflation Comes

    Tweet discussing wealth inequality, highlighting billionaires adding $1 trillion while millions struggle to afford food, reflecting dystopia theme.

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    #22

    You Will Grow Nothing, And Be Happy About It

    Screenshot of social media posts discussing capitalism and lawsuits against farmers, showcasing the idea of a boring dystopia online.

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    #23

    Government Failouts

    Tweet comparing government approval of billions for CEOs with denial of Medicare for average citizens, reflecting dystopia themes.

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    #24

    That's Why No One Has Kids?

    Tweet about rising rent and stagnant paychecks highlighting the dull dystopia of modern life in an online group post.

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    #25

    How Long Until They Get Ones For Chickens?

    Cow wearing VR headset on Moscow farm to create calm environment, showcasing dystopia that is boring in daily life.

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    #26

    Nestle

    Boys working long hours on cocoa farms, highlighting dystopia that is boring through online group posts.

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    #27

    God Save Us All

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    #28

    Should They Have To Charge?

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    #29

    “ … In Case Anyone’s Wondering How Seriously We’re Taking The Climate Crisis”

    Screenshot of a social media post highlighting a dystopian and boring reality through commentary on Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase.

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    #30

    I Always Wondered How And Why "Public" Universities Got So Expensive In The U.s

    Screenshot of a Twitter post discussing education debt and selective access to higher education in a dystopian societal context.

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    Stuart
    Stuart
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Conservatives did that? Wow. Never saw that one coming. [Note: drooling sarcasm]

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    #31

    Ahhh, No Wonder The End Of Civilization Is So Boring

    Venn diagram illustrating the dull dystopia theme with overlapping circles labeled apocalypse and having to go to work




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