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What comes to mind when you think of a dystopian universe? is it Dali-esque surrealist landscapes or is it a more realistic world like 'The Handmaidens Tale' or '1984.' Well, according to the late Brtish academic and cultural theorist Mark Fisher, we are already living in a present-day dystopian society and folks - it is very boring.

The term 'boring dystopia' was coined by Fisher in 2015 and refers to the subliminal coercion that abounds in a capitalist society. So subtle that unless you're looking, you might not realize these problems with society are actually already happening. Charlie Booker's Black Mirror is the closest fantasy depiction of this theory, with his episodes questioning how far is too far when it comes to our evolving technology and how close we are to the dystopian future.

However, for real-life examples of this theory, and social issues coming together with, it look no further than the sub-Reddit titled 'A Boring Dystopia,' which is dedicated to sharing images that are disturbingly unassuming. From the poster that reads "Sleep deprivation is your drug of choice. You might be a doer," or a bus passing by with bold black letters stating, "You don't need therapy you just need a new car," the following photos may make you question every society problem in a different light.

Scroll down below to see the Orwellian thread of signs on problems with the world!

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Peak Bureaucracy (Happened In Toronto)

Peak Bureaucracy (Happened In Toronto)

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Boring Dystopia

Boring Dystopia

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Ben Smith
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell you what...it's difficult to limit screen time for kids, but it's so very important.

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#3

I Guess We Just Have To Get Used To This

I Guess We Just Have To Get Used To This

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#4

Drink Soda To Help Fight Diabetes

Drink Soda To Help Fight Diabetes

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#5

You Must Be Noteworthy To Take A Selfie At This Spot

You Must Be Noteworthy To Take A Selfie At This Spot

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#6

Look At All That Freedom

Look At All That Freedom

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me Henry Ford "A customer can have a car painted any color he wants as long as it’s black”

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#8

Healthcare Described In One Picture

Healthcare Described In One Picture

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chi-wei shen
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Based on the ATM symbol ("bankomat" on yellow background with Raiffeisen logo) and the uniform of the paramedics it is from Croatia. The photo dates back to September 2016, and the Photographer's name is Sandra Krunic. The original title of this photo said something about American healthcare, which doesn't fit.

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#10

Boring Dystopia

Boring Dystopia

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Ben Smith
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was actually done to combat theft near a rail yard where cargo from trains was being frequently stolen. This is a fantastic example of a person using social media to twist the facts to suit their own agenda.

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#11

"How Can We Decorate Our Lobby To Look Refined While Still Being Utterly Devoid Of Character?"

"How Can We Decorate Our Lobby To Look Refined While Still Being Utterly Devoid Of Character?"

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Zenozenobee
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And people who decided this didn't think that this would make a perfect joke?

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#13

Quick Reminder That We've Been At War For 17 Years. Sure, People Are Sent To Fight And Die Every Day, But It's Just Old News, Right?

Quick Reminder That We've Been At War For 17 Years. Sure, People Are Sent To Fight And Die Every Day, But It's Just Old News, Right?

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You've always been at war. The USA is a warmongering country. Does that even surprise anyone at this point?

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#14

Kurt Cobain Was Not Diagnosed With A Mental Illness And Leave A Suicide Note For It To Be Turned Into A Fashion Trend

Kurt Cobain Was Not Diagnosed With A Mental Illness And Leave A Suicide Note For It To Be Turned Into A Fashion Trend

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#15

American Airlines Announces Pay Raises For Pilots And Flight Attendants, And Investors Balk

American Airlines Announces Pay Raises For Pilots And Flight Attendants, And Investors Balk

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Investors want to get all the money, while putting in none of the work. It's the workers' labor that creates value, which brings in the money. It makes sense they should be paid appropriately.

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#16

Mass Shootings Are Now So Frequent That President Trump Just Copies-And-Pastes His Condolences

 Mass Shootings Are Now So Frequent That President Trump Just Copies-And-Pastes His Condolences

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#17

Education For Your Kids? Not Important. Buy Our Expensive Car Instead

Education For Your Kids? Not Important. Buy Our Expensive Car Instead

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#18

Trump's Official Survey Doesn't Include Any Negative Response Options

 Trump's Official Survey Doesn't Include Any Negative Response Options

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#19

Teaching Kids To Read Via Logos

Teaching Kids To Read Via Logos

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r3dd3v1lL
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know why but to me this seems to be more vulgar and immoral than the last porn movie I watched.

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#21

Totally Normal And Fine

Totally Normal And Fine

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#22

S**t Like This Just Happens Constantly Now

S**t Like This Just Happens Constantly Now

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#23

Liquidation Sale

Liquidation Sale

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stellermatt
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

not as bad as 'things to do before you die' why not 'things to do while you're still alive' much more positive.

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#24

Plastic, As God Made It

Plastic, As God Made It

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Paul K. Johnson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Didn't George Carlin say that the only reason Earth hasn't killed us is that it can't make plastic and needs us to do it?

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#25

Gun Show This Weekend

Gun Show This Weekend

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TheDivineMs.M
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's been documented that after a mass/school shooting, gun sales actually go up. How sick is that?

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Teachers Gifted Supplies For Their Classrooms ...on A Talk Show

Teachers Gifted Supplies For Their Classrooms ...on A Talk Show

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is wrong. Talk show should have donated those stuff to Pentagon. Obviously US ARMY needs more funding to defend the freedom. /sarcasm

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Pollypocket81
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So demoralizing on so many levels. Teaching... the only job where you steal supplies from home to bring into work :/

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Fbomb
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We pay sports stars and entertainers billions and we don't invest in our education system. Then we wonder when the next generation is not at all equipped for life.

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Yasmine Khan
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it's the result of "extremist capitalism". In moderation capitalism is great. In the extreme this is what we get

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Freya the Wanderer
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A country that doesn't value education is a country that in a couple generations will be supplying the world's sweatshop labor.

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Blue Banana
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The countries that supply the world's sweatshop labour value education very highly and parents make great sacrifices to ensure that their children get an education.

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Patricia Ross
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well someone has to do it. We all know the city government to whom their parents pay tax dollars certainly isn't going to do it.

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BusLady
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I worked at a school. Most of the kids were from low income families. The teachers spent money out of pocket to buy things that they and the children needed. The schools are always underfunded. But I heard them discussing the salaries of the Principal and Vice Principal, and I was shocked at how high their salaries were.

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Crystal Jing
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Vietnam, studengs buy their own supplies and books. The school doesn’t supply anything nor the teachers

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Mad Haberdasheress
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here's the thing: yes, it is sad/pathetic/deplorable/shameful that this situation exists. But every time someone - groups or individuals - step up and even attempt to help, the bitching and cynicism is immediate and overwhelming. Yes, it may be just a drop of water in the desert, but can we shelve our bitterness long enough to celebrate positive action and encourage growth in that direction?

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Vern Cox
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree with this one, where that tax money from me ended up in the pockets of a "stoopid" politician or some lazy az jerk who isn't truly in desperate need.

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Tobias Meiner
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People gift various things all the time. Some of these people are, regretfully, brash and boastful. It's not that schools receive gift _only_ from people on TV shows, as the title suggest.

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David Martin
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m not gonna argue against anything that puts supplies in the hands of school so that need them. And if something as widely public as Good Morning America is bringing attention to the issue, that can’t be a bad thing

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Underprivileged. I read this word a lot nowadays, except that I seem to recall going to a school that had dirt floors, no food programs, teachers that hit you and leaky ceiling, yet I have a master's degree. The only problem I see are entitled, privileged children with bad attitudes and even worse parents. These kids kill over sneakers and phones. My roof was made of aluminum siding. People complain about police killing criminals and being police state or something. We were afraid of our neighbors walking in and taking shoes or pots. America is like a bizarro land. Even the worst off here have access to education and nearby college. And there's food everywhere and free clothes. Free food, free clothes, free education.

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okpkpkp
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I stopped wasting my time with those "morning shows" when Jane Pauly left. 1989, I think.

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Tracey Hall
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same all over, why can't the government do it bit for education instead of others having to do it.

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Blue Banana
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is good that a wealthy organisation donated supplies to an underprivileged school. The value of the publicity and goodwill that GMA generated for itself would be far in excess of the value of the school supplies. Not charity, but practical business operation.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Karl Marx was warning about this? Someone clearly hasn't read the manifesto. Marx said a lot of things, but this wasn't one of them. Later in life he dabbled in the stock market, and only held any form of formal job for a very brief time in his entire life. Not sure he's the go-to guy for guidance anyway.

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Michael Williams
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get ill in America with no health insurance and hope somebody starts a "Go Fund Me" page to save your a*s.

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The Cappy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get ill in America with no insurance and go to the ER. They still have to take you and treat you. And they pretty much know they're going to write it off afterward. (Speaking as a doctor who deals with that all the time)

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Jilltdcatlady
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

America! America! In Va. there is an annual Pack The Bus event. Communties park a school bus and accept donations of backpacks full of Basic school supplies for K-12. Ruled paper, pens, pencils, binders. All the tv and radio stations promote the event and the most successful counties get on tv/radio to thank the donors.

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The Cappy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So the community gets in gear and donates supplies. And you think that's bad? Because only government should be Santa Claus.

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John Ashley
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All Marx did was provide the people with another opiate that the power hungry utilized for their own benefit. Marx was also oblivious to the reality of human nature that those who hold government power (even in a socialist state) will never willingly give it up.

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I like how people can complain about anything. The schools still got their supplies. Focus on the important part

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Zenozenobee
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well the important part is that the government doesn't give a damn about eduction.

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Late Stage Capitalism

Late Stage Capitalism

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shouldn't the simple fact that you're out of blood, solve ALL your problems ? Including housing ? Just a tought

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Be Happy

Be Happy

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, if you don't smile, an exec will immediately bolt from his office and grin at the door for you :D

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#30

Jaywalkers Under Surveillance In Shenzhen Soon To Be Punished Via Text Messages

 Jaywalkers Under Surveillance In Shenzhen Soon To Be Punished Via Text Messages

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how is this surprising? did you really think they were developing this kind of technology just for your social photo tagging to be easier? come on.

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#33

I Withdrew Some Cash And The Receipt Has The Most Dystopian Bloody Thing On It

I Withdrew Some Cash And The Receipt Has The Most Dystopian Bloody Thing On It

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#34

I'm Sure The Sermen Drew Some Comparison With Following "False Prophets"

I'm Sure The Sermen Drew Some Comparison With Following "False Prophets"

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Zenozenobee
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think this challenge honor the Christ... Poor Him, it must be tiredsome to be loved by idiots.

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#37

It’s Really Hard Watching Other People Live Out Your Dreams

It’s Really Hard Watching Other People Live Out Your Dreams

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ille102
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is probably obvious to most, but the reductress is, just like the onion, a satire site :) just so you know

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#38

You Don't Need Therapy

You Don't Need Therapy

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Bleeding You Dry

Bleeding You Dry

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Zenozenobee
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Giving your blood is a good thing, having no choice but selling your blood sucks

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#41

Aligned With The Holiday Spirit

Aligned With The Holiday Spirit

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Tobias Meiner
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And? This can be a police parking lot, military base, impound lot, a mint etc.

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#42

You've Heard Of Elf On The Shelf, Now Get Ready For

You've Heard Of Elf On The Shelf, Now Get Ready For

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#44

The Important News

The Important News

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's an update. Bus probably fell from the cliff, crashed on a cemetery, and they are keeping the viewers up to date on how many victims they keep finding under the wreck. Chips look tasty though :D

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#46

This Escorting Website Features A Live-Updated Student Debt Clock

This Escorting Website Features A Live-Updated Student Debt Clock

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Happiness Within Reach

Happiness Within Reach

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#48

Back To School Shopping

Back To School Shopping

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#49

Facebook Served Me An Ad Inside Of A Private Chat

Facebook Served Me An Ad Inside Of A Private Chat

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#50

Their Main Concern Isn't Population Changes, It's Diaper Sales

Their Main Concern Isn't Population Changes, It's Diaper Sales

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