These 50 Pics Show How Dystopic Our Society Already Is, And Maybe They’ll Inspire You To Change Something
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)
Boring Dystopia
I Guess We Just Have To Get Used To This
Well, this is sad. But it's a description of "Better safe than sorry"
Drink Soda To Help Fight Diabetes
You Must Be Noteworthy To Take A Selfie At This Spot
Look At All That Freedom
Reminds me Henry Ford "A customer can have a car painted any color he wants as long as it’s black”
The Only Way To Live
Healthcare Described In One Picture
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.
You Get 3 Minutes
Boring Dystopia
"How Can We Decorate Our Lobby To Look Refined While Still Being Utterly Devoid Of Character?"
And people who decided this didn't think that this would make a perfect joke?
"Anti-Homeless" Bench
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?
You've always been at war. The USA is a warmongering country. Does that even surprise anyone at this point?
There's a reason why France tried as hard as possible to avoid going to war in 1940 and the Germans, who had suffered hunger because of the Allied blockade but hadn't seen war in their country, were so eager for 'revenge". In 1945, with many German cities in ruins, the Germans finally understood what war brings, not only the dead soldiers, but also the dead and displaced civilians, the devastation, the hunger and the slow rebuilding afterwards.The US, however, who hasn't had a war on it's territory since the 1860s (and remind yourself just how the Civil War is portrayed in US media compared to WW1 or 2 - those last two are "heroic", the first one is "a tragedy"), actually profited from the war - the industry which was expanded for the war now turned towards the rebuilding of other countries and the Cold War, so the US economy was booming. It's no wonder the lesson they gleamed from it is "war is good for business... and business is good".
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People forgets that America is NOT the center of the world. The troops should be sent home and let the world live it's life.
One of President Obama's campaign promises was that he would bring all the US soldiers back from Iraq and Afghanistan. Oh yeah, and he also promised to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay.
All presidents lie, that's the least we all should have learned by now.
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Well, unless we keep ourselves perpetually at war, how can we keep the defense contractor fat cats happy?
Humans have always been at war and always will be. If it's not religion or race, it will be eye color or something equally stupid. There's "us" and there's "them" and it's built into our brains. The U.S. isn't free of that, but neither is any other country. The history of war goes back as far as human history does.
THIS is the kind of thing that disgusts me. While our own citizens are sacrificing their lives for the hope of peace, we're flooding our news with that awful outfit Kim Kardashian wore at some party and what five celebrity couples broke up last night.
It’s like the House of Commons/Parliament in the UK when it comes to helping people or the Armed Forces there’s next to no one there but yet when it’s something like discussing their wages you bet the room is packed 😡.
Sad just sad. Have noticed you rarely see people wearing red shirts on Fridays anymore as well. We still do red shirt Fridays here in our house as a show of support to our troops!
I am 54. The Middle East was already fighting when I was born. The news on tv showed films from Israel/Libanon fights when I was still wearing diapers. I am so damn tired of that s**t that I don’t even hear it anymore. No matter what country who choose to try acting a ”conflict solver”.
Because all the rest of the "journalists" are busy giving Trump free ad time on the channels and in their publications. They'd rather cover that disgusting excuse of a human being than do their real jobs. Gotta hit those viewer/reader numbers somehow!
Excuse no more wars on American soil. Munitions manufacturers need conflicts
My 15 year old daughter and 16 year old son don't know a world without US at war.
Ronald Reagan called Russia the "Evil Empire" but more and more it seems like the USA is the Evil Empire. As a veteran and a patriot it saddens me to say that.
Everyone commenting about how the US is an awful, warmongering, money-hungry country should have their respective countries take over for the US in foreign aid. I'm sure the American people would gladly keep their tax dollars. Also, those countries could lead disaster relief efforts across the globe; the US would be able to follow the stories in the news and only worry about local disasters.
Sweden donates 1,4% of our GNI, No 1 in list of donors. USA donates 0,17%, No 20 in the list. FYI.
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The missing reporters are honoring Trump's requests to stop spreading FAKE NEWS
Now, if only Trump would stop spreading fake news and take the foil hat off his head, we might regain a sense of relative normalcy. Politicians need to understand that their position is one of duty, not one of celebrity where they’re able to line their pockets, one where they place their interests last, and the interests of all citizens first...not just the group that votes them into office. All their pandering, whining, and persecution complexes, is giving everyone a headache; both parties.
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Because constant reports on how you are losing on all fronts doesn't make good headlines.
Kurt Cobain Was Not Diagnosed With A Mental Illness And Leave A Suicide Note For It To Be Turned Into A Fashion Trend
American Airlines Announces Pay Raises For Pilots And Flight Attendants, And Investors Balk
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.
Mass Shootings Are Now So Frequent That President Trump Just Copies-And-Pastes His Condolences
Education For Your Kids? Not Important. Buy Our Expensive Car Instead
Trump's Official Survey Doesn't Include Any Negative Response Options
Teaching Kids To Read Via Logos
Boring Dystopia
Totally Normal And Fine
S**t Like This Just Happens Constantly Now
Liquidation Sale
not as bad as 'things to do before you die' why not 'things to do while you're still alive' much more positive.
Plastic, As God Made It
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?
Gun Show This Weekend
It's been documented that after a mass/school shooting, gun sales actually go up. How sick is that?
Teachers Gifted Supplies For Their Classrooms ...on A Talk Show
Late Stage Capitalism
Shouldn't the simple fact that you're out of blood, solve ALL your problems ? Including housing ? Just a tought
Be Happy
Yeah, if you don't smile, an exec will immediately bolt from his office and grin at the door for you :D
Life Is Beautiful
Jaywalkers Under Surveillance In Shenzhen Soon To Be Punished Via Text Messages
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.
Google Helps Its Sponsors Before Its Users
They Love It!
I Withdrew Some Cash And The Receipt Has The Most Dystopian Bloody Thing On It
I'm Sure The Sermen Drew Some Comparison With Following "False Prophets"
I don't think this challenge honor the Christ... Poor Him, it must be tiredsome to be loved by idiots.
Watch Live
Boring Dystopia
It’s Really Hard Watching Other People Live Out Your Dreams
You Don't Need Therapy
The Fortune In These Fortune Cookies
Bleeding You Dry
Giving your blood is a good thing, having no choice but selling your blood sucks
Aligned With The Holiday Spirit
And? This can be a police parking lot, military base, impound lot, a mint etc.
You've Heard Of Elf On The Shelf, Now Get Ready For
How America Ends
The Important News
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
Golden Fistbump
This Escorting Website Features A Live-Updated Student Debt Clock
Happiness Within Reach
Back To School Shopping
Facebook Served Me An Ad Inside Of A Private Chat
Their Main Concern Isn't Population Changes, It's Diaper Sales
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Ok, I've seen a lot of comments on this post about how "America is the worst country". You think we LIKE having mass shootings every two minutes? You think we like having a president who puts immigrant kids in concentration camps? You think we like leading the charts in obesity? No. We don't especially like any of that. So please stop acting like the entirety of America is shooting each other in the head. Because we aren't. Only a few are.
If you don't like the state of things in the USA, get off your a*s and make sure that you are registered to vote. If not, go register! Do your homework on candidates, and cast an informed ballot in November. If you don't vote, you don't count.
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What I've learned in life, is that, the Earth is doomed. Whether humanity nukes itself or global warming kills us by 2100 with excess carbon dioxide, I've learned to just accept the time I have. Yes, I recycle and don't use plastic bags, I'm not a savage. But I've learned to appreciate and love life, before the world dies. And fight it anyway... you never know. Sorry for being negative.
This is the first post where I HAD to read through all the comments just to get the rest of the story.
These are just awful. I guess an up vote means they are awful-er than the others. But I wanted to down vote them. So sad.
I bookmarked this under Republicans. If you don't agree, please reconsider what Republican values, and their political platform really supports. Forgive me for stating the obvious, (to most readers I hope), but virtually everything they do is in support of big business, nothing more nothing less.
Bored Panda's showing their political bias a lot with this one......alienating half of your clientele should never be on the agenda, if you want to keep in business.
900 % of this post is nothing but political b******t- as i said repeatedly - eat s**t and die
I hear and read americans complains about their country, but I've been there once 10 years ago. It's a wonderful country. It have some problems but if i look at the big picture, USA is a huge amazing place where everything is possible. Americans that complain about this country, please come to live in my country for a while and then tell me what do you think about USA.
People complained when Obama was president, was that a fashion?
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Load More Replies... Ok, I've seen a lot of comments on this post about how "America is the worst country". You think we LIKE having mass shootings every two minutes? You think we like having a president who puts immigrant kids in concentration camps? You think we like leading the charts in obesity? No. We don't especially like any of that. So please stop acting like the entirety of America is shooting each other in the head. Because we aren't. Only a few are.
If you don't like the state of things in the USA, get off your a*s and make sure that you are registered to vote. If not, go register! Do your homework on candidates, and cast an informed ballot in November. If you don't vote, you don't count.
Load More Replies... What I've learned in life, is that, the Earth is doomed. Whether humanity nukes itself or global warming kills us by 2100 with excess carbon dioxide, I've learned to just accept the time I have. Yes, I recycle and don't use plastic bags, I'm not a savage. But I've learned to appreciate and love life, before the world dies. And fight it anyway... you never know. Sorry for being negative.
This is the first post where I HAD to read through all the comments just to get the rest of the story.
These are just awful. I guess an up vote means they are awful-er than the others. But I wanted to down vote them. So sad.
I bookmarked this under Republicans. If you don't agree, please reconsider what Republican values, and their political platform really supports. Forgive me for stating the obvious, (to most readers I hope), but virtually everything they do is in support of big business, nothing more nothing less.
Bored Panda's showing their political bias a lot with this one......alienating half of your clientele should never be on the agenda, if you want to keep in business.
900 % of this post is nothing but political b******t- as i said repeatedly - eat s**t and die
I hear and read americans complains about their country, but I've been there once 10 years ago. It's a wonderful country. It have some problems but if i look at the big picture, USA is a huge amazing place where everything is possible. Americans that complain about this country, please come to live in my country for a while and then tell me what do you think about USA.
People complained when Obama was president, was that a fashion?
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