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While we may imagine a dystopian future of thought police, killer robots, and nuclear fallout, the real future predictions are much more boring. Instead of being brutally brainwashed and enslaved by fascist, authoritarian regimes, we have willingly enslaved ourselves. By allowing the top 1% to get exponentially richer, we drown in a sea of debts, tech, advertising, endless wars, environmental destruction, addictions, depression... the list goes on.

Brilliant, isn't it? But it's ok; there's always Facebook to scroll through (Bored Panda too, obvs), Netflix to watch, chemical-laden meals to consume, manufactured outrages over a mermaid's skin color to comment on. Who's got time for thoughtful resistance in this sick, sad world? Even those that think they are resisting by electing bigoted billionaires, bankers and Eton toffs to represent them are simply playing into their hands, as their dishonest, scaremongering claptrap divides us ever further over political, racial and gender lines!

Sometimes we need to take a step back and see the forest for the trees. This list, compiled by Bored Panda, contains some pretty terrifying examples of present-day dystopian society, things that make you realize that beyond all the distractions of trying to survive and thrive in the rat race, something's not quite right with this world.

So if you didn't find the sinister scenes of mindless automatons chanting “send her back” chilling enough, scroll down below to get a reality check on the spookily Orwellian society we are allowing to be constructed, and let's see if we can fix our near future in the comments! If you want to see even more proof of our dystopian world, be sure to check out our previous list!

#1

Immigrants

Immigrants

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The term 'boring dystopia was coined by the late academic and cultural theorist Mark Fisher in 2015. He used it to refer to the "bland, mildly coercive signs that abound in late-stage capitalist society, which foster a vague sense of isolation or unease."

He started a Facebook group that documented these signs as a way to develop consciousness about the world around us. "It was understood from the start to be a consciousness-raising exercise, encouraging people to perceive the actual state of Britain rather than the PR state," Fisher said in an interview with Vice. "Which is surprisingly hard, because there's this mixture of Silicon Valley ideology, PR and advertising which distracts us from our own aesthetic poverty, and the reality of what we have. Which is just all these crap robots…"

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    #2

    This Is Caleb. Caleb Has A Degree In Zoology And Asks His Customers What Their Favorite Animal Is. He Gives Them Facts While Completing Their Orders!

    This Is Caleb. Caleb Has A Degree In Zoology And Asks His Customers What Their Favorite Animal Is. He Gives Them Facts While Completing Their Orders!

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    Koalamonster
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's both very cute and very depressing all at once.

    Lil Bare
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe after this sb hires him to do what he is trained for :)

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    Slinkman
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Caleb, i hope you get to do your dreamjob one day. Keep your head up!

    C.S.
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a bs in molecular biology but I cant get a job in it because I can't afford to take a pay less internship just to get my foot in the door. College is a lie.

    Ed Kocialski
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many years ago (Before the internet) my brother got a BS in chemistry from Rensselaer. He'd had good grades, but couldn't find a job. He was either overqualified, or underqualified. One interviewer finally told him that he needed at least an MS to be considered. So he went back to school. I don't know how long ago you graduated, But if you want to work in that field, find a way to afford it and go back to school.

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    Jo Choto
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Caleb made the rookie error of not getting 10 years professional work experience in, while completing his degree and holding down two part time minimum wage jobs...

    Monika Soffronow
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He also made the additional mistake of not doing due research before choosing his parents. They are obviously not high-level professionals in his chosen field of study. Another case of BCS. Before Conception Sloppiness.

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    Amy Pattie
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t really see this as sad, it sounds like the beginning of an epic story. Keep it up Caleb, things will happen if you keep at it!

    John Bullock
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right on, Amy. Caleb knew going in that Zoology wasn't at the top in terms of job prospects, so I've no doubt seeing this post that he's got the heart and wisdom to see a bright future and the resolve to make it happen. Praying Caleb will build on his uniquely strong foundation of people skills and scientific knowledge. In the meantime, he's further developing his character and sharing his passion in a way that is inspiring others- including me!

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    Unicornstar
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember being in a store in London years ago when a man started clutching his chest and slumped to the floor. The clerk behind the register vaulted over the counter and started administering CPR. He got a colleague to dial 999 and got his colleague to put the phone on speaker and hold the phone while he talked to the dispatcher. When he talked he used medical Jargon and the dispatcher asked if he was a doctor. He said just about. I have graduated from medical school and have finished an internship but there were no full time jobs for me anywhere so I am working in a shop to make ends meet. So sad to think that a bright young doctor who just saved a man's life can't be working in a hospital where he belongs.

    Foxxy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope he gets his dream job.

    Louise Stange-Wahl
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Way back in the late 60s/early 70s when I was looking for colleges, I was searching for a Marine Biology/Zoology accredited school that was reasonably priced. I had some scholarships all lined up (my best was actually from TIME Magazine when I placed first in a current events challenge. Long story short, all the schools I wanted to attend were incredibly expensive. Unfortunately, our family could not afford it, even with the scholarships. My best friend, however, did come from a family that could afford it. She picked the Marine Biology/Zoology that I was looking forward, and I was crushed. Fast Forward to late 60s early 70s. I ended up going to a technical school for computer operations, and literally had 6 jobs who wanted to hire me. My friend who had the super expensive four-years ended up working in bookkeeping for a major hotel chain. I was able to retire early. So you never know where he will follow!

    AJu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is wrong with everybody? Why are you sad for Caleb? Maybe he enjoys what he is doing? Maybe he's taking time off? What is really depressing, are the expectations society sets up "you need to get a degree, find your "dream job", earn a lot of money, buy a house, get marries bla bla" quod erat demonstrandum. Stay happy, Caleb!!

    Blue Cicada
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My M.Ed. (Master Of Education) provides the education I need to be an awesome cashier at my second job (because one can't make ends meet with a teaching job--especially if working in a school district with low-income residents).

    Dorothy Parker
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He'll get where he deserve to go. Good for him.

    JoJo G
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like your positivity, Dorothy! It’s a welcome change from some of the presumptuous and negative comments coming from other people.

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    Maureen DelaDermott
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is great! I don't know why people find it depressing. Caleb probably has student loans. I took whatever job I could get while searching for a job in my field too. When I was a waitress in my 30's, most of my coworkers were Northwestern students. College isn't cheap :)

    wusah
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn.. a lot of nasty comments. I think this is pretty cool!

    Nuria Hilligehekken
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So sad. Hope Caleb lands a good job one day

    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope they tip him well. He still has to pay off all of those student loans.

    Analyn Lahr
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He should be working at a zoo, or nature reserve or going on discovery expeditions. What's wrong with this society?

    Shira Reinberg
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It takes time to get a job sometimes. You can just have things handed to you even if you deserve it. I also had to search for quite a while after I finished my degree to get a job in my field. I worked in h&m and never blamed society for not handing me a job. Sometimes there just isn't something available when you need it, or someone else had a better resume or more experience. That's life. Sometimes you have to wait a little, it's not a big deal

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    Monica Siciliano
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Italy they would say "at least he has a job"...

    Angelia Sparrow
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel you, Caleb. I have a degree and 20 novels and 100 short stories to my name. I work in a craft store.

    Dave G.
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    perhaps caleb should have considered his potential employment opportunities before pursuing a degree in a field that is clearly not in high demand

    Dave G.
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    but of course its capitalism's fault, or trump's fault, definitely not caleb's decision to pursue a degree in a field that isn't particularly economically viable

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    Sadie Jayne
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a total waste of mind! This really hurts my heart.....

    Id row
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    According to the US bureau labor statistics, there are roughly 5,000 people with PhDs working as janitors. Choose your education wisely.

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

    I'm in middle school and I wanted to be a zoologist. really I can't

    Mark Kelly
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What? Here in Canada i have a highschool education and make twice his wage

    Stryder North
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe Caleb should have gotten a degree in something more employable....

    Barbara Ceder
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great but should be a doctor or something as good.

    Shirley Heyn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And. . . at minimum wage, it'll take him how long to pay off that student loan?

    Rhon
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husbands cousin has a degree in marine biology, he took over his fathers fruit shop and has run the business for nearly 30 yrs.

    Bacony
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...I'm a tour guide on the Jungle Cruise ride Skipper Dan is the name And I'm doin' 34 shows every day And every time it's the same Look at those hippos, they're wigglin' their ears Just like they've done for the last 50 years Now I'm laughin' at my own jokes but I'm cryin' inside Cause I'm workin' on the Jungle Cruise ride...

    Clara The Idiot
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If anyone is anything but an absolute darling towards Caleb I will hunt you down and destroy you xx

    Anna Haney
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you Caleb, for all that is good, get him out of there and into the carreer that he has a degree for!

    Jon Wong
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hi caleb, my favorite animal is hmmm, human.

    Louise Brigance
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sincerely hope you get to use that degree some day to truly to remarkable things to save our planet and our animals.

    Mary Myers
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why the jobs numbers are up - this guy has a degree but has to work 2 or 3 P/T jobs to make ends meet.

    Dian Parama Kosala
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    because its Zoology.. unless we accept that we are the animals..

    Sofia Moulakaki
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's wrong with everyone? Maybe he like also this job! I am a barista and I love my job, cut these bs stereotypes!!

    Donna Reynolds
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someday he will meet a customer and they will fulfill his career dreams.

    Joyce Berman
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What kind of jobs does an undergraduate degree in zoology lead to? I really don't know.

    Anet Arteacher
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cleaned hotel rooms after I got my bachelors in arts. That was in 1984. You don’t get everything you want right away you don’t even get the job you want right away. I then went on to become a teacher and if you picked the right state it’s a great job and pays wonderfully well. Come to New York State. You will get a living wage, a pension and health care.

    enjoyinglife
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and this is why you should go to a vo-tech before college so you will have a backup plan to pay all those loans when you can't find a job in your degree

    Nomadus Aureus
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *Looks at brand new bachelor's degree in wildlife biology. Laughs nervously.*

    jevais
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same thing here in Switzerland. If you have degrees from other countries you must redo your diplomas. Yet those who have USA diplomats don’t need to redo their degrees here!

    David Breden
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My fave animal is chicken, coated in breadcrumbs with 5 secret spices lol

    Lola Bunz
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This makes me very angry. Mainly because I've been Caleb. I am Caleb. And Caleb is such a cute guy

    moeless
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A degree does not guarantee a good job in one's preferred field. Ask me how I know. No, don't.

    Chrissa P
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some one give this young man a job taking care of the animals.

    Bobert Robertson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A few weeks ago everyone on here was commenting on how zoos are terrible places and they should be shut down. Now everybody is hoping for this guy to get a job at a zoo.... pick a side! Personally, I love the zoo and hope this guy finds a job at one

    Maomi Neven du Mont
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks like such a friendly guy. I would trust him with my beloved cat at any time! <3

    Neo Conderson
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...and this is dystopic how, exactly? Are you saying he's being oppressed by "the man"? He can't find a job? How many jobs in zoology are there in this country anyway? Shall we go "make" more of them so he can be employed in his specialty? You think he's the only one not doing what he was educated to do? I'll bet less than 50% of college grads are working in their chosen major. *I'm* not...

    Charley CharleyEx
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A degree in philosophy would probably pay better than zoology. Bugs aren't in real hot demand on Wall Street.

    yerawitchSam13
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why should he major in something that he doesn't want to do? College is hard enough studying what you do want to study. It'd be even worse doing s**t that you're not interested in. And I don't know if you are aware of this, but there are thousands of more animals than insects.

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    John Bullock
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One sign you are suffering from myopic dystopian syndrome is referencing someone's thoughtful and inspiring post on Reddit on a dark list on BP.

    Andy Johnson
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    6 years ago

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    What if they said: 'Fried Chicken"?

    Tamara Neimet
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    6 years ago

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    He's handsome, too. Hot, smart, hardworking... I'd date him.

    Leo H
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    6 years ago

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    Maybe Caleb should have used his brain to Google his chance of actually getting a job with this degree. Don't blame the school....blame the kids who takes gender studies as a major

    Christopher Lee
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, I think you'll find that if you manage to read all the way through the very short article, Caleb studied zoology.

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    Wil Vanderheijden
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    6 years ago

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    This is several years old. If you need to collect facts from over 6 years old to proof your statement, it might be that your statement is flawed.

    BlahBlah
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    6 years ago

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    "Mine is beef. Go on, Caleb" : )D

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    #3

    Real Problem

    Real Problem

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    "Boring Dystopia was partly about the fact that no one can care about stuff any more," said Fisher. "It's not that they don't care, but in a city like London, or any intensely pressured urban metropolis—add to that the pressures of capitalist cyberspace and people just feel like they perpetually have no time."

    "Our resources for caring are depleted, and that has aesthetic consequences."

    #4

    Charity

    Charity

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    Wil Vanderheijden
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Saddest part is that a lot of celebs even get paid to promote a charity.

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    #5

    Put The Blame Where It Belongs

    Put The Blame Where It Belongs

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    Kathie Leonetti
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's not forget the politicians and celebrities who fly all over who have huge SUVs .

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    The Facebook group was short-lived, with Fisher quickly becoming disillusioned with Facebook itself. "For me the point at which the group started to go downhill was when it became like every other Facebook group. It was just recirculating 'content' and sending links, keeping people inside what I would call capitalist cyberspace instead of looking outside at their own environment. It felt like it was reinforcing the condition it was intended to displace," he explained.

    "It didn't work at that scale, and you could feel that it wasn't the right place for it… It was just an experiment, and Facebook probably wasn't the right platform. I didn't want it to be diluted."

    #6

    A Child Can’t Stay On The Transplant List, Solely Because He’s Homeless

    A Child Can’t Stay On The Transplant List, Solely Because He’s Homeless

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    #7

    Calling An Ambulance In USA

    Calling An Ambulance In USA

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    giovanna
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is just RIDICULOUS. I really, honestly don't understand how come the American people are not crazy mad in the streets protesting about that. Like, protesting all the time.

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    After Fisher's tragic death in 2017 at the age of 48, his work remains as his legacy and is as important and relevant as it's ever been. His 2009 book Capitalist Realism is a must-read for anyone wanting to understand the modern world, and his 'Boring Dystopia' group lives on mainly in the subreddit r/ABoringDystopia.

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    What do you think? Are we truly living in a boring dystopia? Scroll down below to see the rest of the examples for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!

    #8

    Stealing An Education

    Stealing An Education

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    #9

    Need Books? Donate Plasma!

    Need Books? Donate Plasma!

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    Bill
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are supposed to sell plasma for beer at that age. This isn't right

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    #10

    I Had To Pay $39.35 To Hold My Baby After He Was Born

    I Had To Pay $39.35 To Hold My Baby After He Was Born

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    #11

    Anything Different Would Simply Be Un-American

    Anything Different Would Simply Be Un-American

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    Beverly
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is one thing we can do: Get out and vote. Vote for the senators and representatives who aren't afraid to push for single-payer, universal health care. And if someone calls you a socialist, tell them to look at Japan, which a) is hardly socialist, b) has the world's longest life expectancy, and c) has a well-established universal health care system.

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    #12

    Health Care

    Health Care

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    Tamara Neimet
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't have to wait for it. Come to Ukraine, we are constantly crowdfunding some sick child's care.

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    #13

    Watch This Advert Or Choke To Death

    Watch This Advert Or Choke To Death

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    María Hermida
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you need to watch a video before trying to do something to help, it doesn't matter whether there are ads or not; the person will probably die anyway. That's the reason why everybody should learn some very basic first aid skills, like the Hemilich Maneuver, at school, instead of soooo much useless rubbish.

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    #14

    Only In America Would A Restaurant Display On The Wall That They Don’t Pay Their Staff Enough To Live On

    Only In America Would A Restaurant Display On The Wall That They Don’t Pay Their Staff Enough To Live On

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    nanashi
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always wonder why they made it that it's the customer's job to make sure if the workers/servers are paid or not. does this system works?

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    #15

    Public Relations

    Public Relations

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    Miklós Nagy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And people working in the media industry earn way more than any manual laborer or most of the engineers, scientists, medical doctors...

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    #16

    Remember The Panama Papers?

    Remember The Panama Papers?

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    #17

    "Today My Client Was Excited To Push The Elevator Buttons On The Way To Her First Deportation Hearing"

    "Today My Client Was Excited To Push The Elevator Buttons On The Way To Her First Deportation Hearing"

    LivingRaccoon Report

    Koalamonster
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My niece is 5. I cannot imagine her having to represent herself in any legal matters. I'm 30, and I can't imagine representing myself in any legal matters.

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    #18

    I Don't Like This Episode Of Black Mirror

    I Don't Like This Episode Of Black Mirror

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    Anne
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well.. we are too far in killing bees and the environment.. so.. we will need to do both at the same time. There is no planet B.

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    #19

    Capitalism In A Nutshell

    Capitalism In A Nutshell

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, give money to the folks who least need it.

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    #20

    Good Article. No Surprises. “It’s Not About Wanting A Pay Raise Or Extra Income, It’s Just About Wanting A Livable Wage”

    Good Article. No Surprises. “It’s Not About Wanting A Pay Raise Or Extra Income, It’s Just About Wanting A Livable Wage”

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    Daniel Morgan
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And yet Trump has the audacity to say how amazing the country is doing and how everyone is wealthier than ever. Prick.

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    #21

    Both Are In The Wrong But Look At How The Pictures Are Depicted

    Both Are In The Wrong But Look At How The Pictures Are Depicted

    Choreutic Report

    Wil Vanderheijden
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The blindfold of Lady Justice is eaten by the moths and she turns out to be a racist, conservative b!tch.

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    #22

    Not A Bad Plan

    Not A Bad Plan

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    Koalamonster
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knew a girl who got Hep C from her ex-boyfriend. Her insurance would not pay to fix it unless she was very very ill. As far as I know she still has it. Had she gone to jail she would have been treated and it wouldn't be an issue anymore.

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    #23

    It's All About Priorities

    It's All About Priorities

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    #24

    Bathroom Sticker

    Bathroom Sticker

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    #25

    Teeth Are A Luxury Only Paying Customers Are Allowed

    Teeth Are A Luxury Only Paying Customers Are Allowed

    ItsDanSheehan Report

    Koalamonster
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still have all of my teeth- one of them just stays in my drawer now.

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    #26

    Ambulances For 3k? Lets Just Call An Uber

    Ambulances For 3k? Lets Just Call An Uber

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    Luis Milian
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    in the US, the cost for an ambulance to take you to the ER is as expensive as buying a new car.

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    #27

    Positive News

    Positive News

    worldbankhater Report

    Magic567
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    same with bored panda thou- bring on the downvotes!

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    #28

    This Feels Straight Out Of 1984...

    This Feels Straight Out Of 1984...

    NeverwuzBoi Report

    #29

    This Is How Expensive It Is To Attempt Suicide In The US

    This Is How Expensive It Is To Attempt Suicide In The US

    alcumist Report

    Care
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope they're doing better now. Debt definitely doesn't help depression.

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    #30

    Open Office

    Open Office

    sweis Report

    Miklós Nagy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The 90s when people were angry about their well paid, stable jobs and about their peaceful life...

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    #31

    His Gofundme Goal Was Only $750

    His Gofundme Goal Was Only $750

    KoolaidKooler Report

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    #32

    China Be Like

    China Be Like

    coolstuffcheap Report

    #33

    This Is Just Sad

    This Is Just Sad

    mountaindynamic Report

    ADHORTATOR
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Germany, you are not allowed to have an office without windows...

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    #34

    Well Ok Then

    Well Ok Then

    0wangutan Report

    Oathbraker
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perpetuity? Wow, that's nice of them. /s Seriously, how do they still win millions of dollars by selling overpriced stuff and treating their customers like this? How?

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    #35

    Quite The Town Character

    Quite The Town Character

    zerbey Report

    Annanana
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Got his inspiration from an O'Henry short story

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    #36

    Oh..

    Oh..

    khodor2012 Report

    Carol Emory
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And this is the generation we are raising. Kids being nannied by computers, video games and digital assistance. I can't imagine what personal interaction is going to be like for these kids when they become adults.

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    #37

    Actors Dressed As Homeless

    Actors Dressed As Homeless

    lilyhuggins Report

    Pseudo Puppy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They also move the general public from public film locations and replace them with actors who play the "general public". It's about having control over what is being filmed. The demographic of those being moved to accommodate a public film location, is not the issue at hand.

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    #38

    Really Makes You Think...

    Really Makes You Think...

    make-that-monet Report

    Christina Sersif
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Prisons are nothing more than a corporation. Someone is getting paid and it’s absolutely disgusting. You clearly don’t see them as people at this point

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    #39

    Equality Award

    Equality Award

    KellenOnWheels Report

    Anne
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone know what the blurred word is? poop? procreate?

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    #40

    Breaking: Billion Dollar Company Does Bare Minimum

    Breaking: Billion Dollar Company Does Bare Minimum

    cnn Report

    ADHORTATOR
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wow... I can stay home sick two days without a sick certificate...

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    #41

    A 6 Year Old Having To Even Think About This Is Tragic

    A 6 Year Old Having To Even Think About This Is Tragic

    cazminda Report

    Si
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s appalling. Like something a child in a war zone might say.

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    #42

    When You Raise Money To Keep Those Without Money Out

    When You Raise Money To Keep Those Without Money Out

    Lieandcomplain Report

    #43

    And They Wonder Why Pirating Is On The Rise Again

    And They Wonder Why Pirating Is On The Rise Again

    MatthewDMerrill Report

    Koalamonster
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I have a hard time buying things digitally. You don't own any of the music or movies, you own a license to watch/ listen to that media. Sure there are still license agreements with physical copies of media- but as long as I have something that can read the disc I don't have to worry about it.

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    #44

    This Is (Not) How You Increase Employee Morale

    This Is (Not) How You Increase Employee Morale

    PhenomenalPancake Report

    María Hermida
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This employer should be sent to a work camp in North Korea, or to a factory I'm China. Forever.

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    #45

    This

    This

    Punkko Report

    #46

    "Hey Siri, I'm Getting Pulled Over"

    "Hey Siri, I'm Getting Pulled Over"

    Heerokazen Report

    Wil Vanderheijden
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In America a broken taillight could kill you, if you're black. At least the jury would have another piece of evidence to dismiss.

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    #47

    Kids Can Pick Themselves Up At School. Work Won't Do Itself

    Kids Can Pick Themselves Up At School. Work Won't Do Itself

    countGockula Report

    Pseudo Puppy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "commitment" may not be the issue here at all. 2 key points: 1. employer must be clear on the expectations of their staff, and hire accordingly. 2. employees must be clear on the expectations of their job, and behave accordingly. (if the boss agreed to let them go home 30mins early, 3 times a week, the boss needs to honour that agreement, or renegotiate with the appropriate notice). Besides, there are MANY solutions to this, that has nothing to do with how "committed" a person is to a job. eg shorter lunch breaks on the days she needs to leave early / longer days on the other days when she doesn't need to collect her kids / other staff can pick up overtime to cover the extra 30mins / ensure she completes her required tasks within her day, regardless of the length of the day. Often, it's about *productivity* while working, vs the hours working. (from a manager who fought to keep my VERY productive staff, who needed some compromises due to outside commitments)

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    #48

    Mass Shootings Are Becoming So Common There Now An Event On Snapchat

    Mass Shootings Are Becoming So Common There Now An Event On Snapchat

    Athanasuis Report

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    #49

    Global Warming Is Exciting!

    Global Warming Is Exciting!

    RSpeers Report

    #50

    British Army Recruitment Ads...

    British Army Recruitment Ads...

    joe1up , Army Jobs Report

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

    It’s clever marketing. Playing on both the famous World War recruitment poster and the negative stereotypes of modern young people.

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    #51

    It Would Actually Be Cheaper To Give Home To The Homeless

    It Would Actually Be Cheaper To Give Home To The Homeless

    wweek Report

    Wil Vanderheijden
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could fight the cause or you could fight the symptoms. Oregon officials are obviously unaware of the fact that fighting the symptoms will never solve the problem.

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    #52

    More Depressed Workaholics

    More Depressed Workaholics

    RyanMUFC Report

    María Hermida
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You have a heart attack, a cancer or a stroke before the age of 40. Then we discard you like a used tissue. But we don't care, because there are hundreds of doers queueing to replace you" this should be the second part of the ad.

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    #53

    Imagine Covering The Stars With Advertisements

    Imagine Covering The Stars With Advertisements

    Futurism Report

    #54

    Fair And Balanced

    Fair And Balanced

    donaldjtrump.com Report

    Magic567
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just want someone who actually gives a s**t about not only their country but about the world and the future!

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    #55

    Monopoly, A Game Originally Made As A Commentary Of Landlords And Property Costs, Now Openly Mocks Millennials For Their Collective Poverty. Nice

    Monopoly, A Game Originally Made As A Commentary Of Landlords And Property Costs, Now Openly Mocks Millennials For Their Collective Poverty. Nice

    wiseal Report

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    #56

    Buy A "Video Game System" Instead Of Unionizing Please

    Buy A "Video Game System" Instead Of Unionizing Please

    EoinHiggins_ Report

    Bathsheba
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With a strong union, you might actually be able to afford both.

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    #57

    Can't Afford Housing? Be Homeless!

    Can't Afford Housing? Be Homeless!

    amhchi Report

    Katharine Lancaster
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did that as a mom when I was 28 years old. It was awesome. No. No it wasn’t. It f*****g sucked. It took 5 months to save up enough money to get a place. It wouldn’t have taken so long, but day care is expensive when you don’t have any family to help you. Or to be more specific, your family doesn’t really give a s**t about you or your child. (I’m not being an a*s here. I was actually told this.)

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    #58

    "Using Alcohol To Cope With Crushing Poverty-Now With Friends!"

    "Using Alcohol To Cope With Crushing Poverty-Now With Friends!"

    Dick_Joustingly Report

    Hans
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We are constantly ridiculed, and we like it...

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    #59

    Comcast Truth

    Comcast Truth

    sr0me Report

    Hans
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mathemathically, I would argue that we have a slight problem here. Linguistically, too. But hey, legally everything is fine, and that is what counts in life, doesn't it?

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    #60

    Seen At An Elementary School...

    Seen At An Elementary School...

    RidleyOReilly Report

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    #61

    It's A "Moral Responsibility"

    It's A "Moral Responsibility"

    Gizmodo Report

    Annanana
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the FBI is looking for you for something that involves DNA samples, i have no problem with them having your DNA

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    #62

    "Why Is A Donut Shop In Charge Of Opening A Train Station?"

    "Why Is A Donut Shop In Charge Of Opening A Train Station?"

    Andrew121215 , NJTRANSIT Report

    Hugo Raible
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because they are there earlier than everybody else to prepare. Makes total sense to let them do this instead of sending somebody just to unlock the door.

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