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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

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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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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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#9

You Get 3 Minutes

You Get 3 Minutes

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

The worst is that there is a risk some customer will get upset because the service stop whe (s)he want a burger...

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

Why is this 'dystopian'?....it's actually a courtesy for both customers and employees. I would think most people understand that some people would like to watch this really cool event, once in a lifetime for some people.

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

And how long should they have been given? An hour? 30 min? I doubt they were standing back at the registers 4 min later. It was a courtesy to let everyone know that you can't get your McNUggets while the eclipse is happening.

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

This one doesn't belong on here. The totality was really cool, and yeah, if you wanted to photograph it you would need more time to prepare. And yeah, they could have just as easily made it 5 minutes, but, I mean, when I was watching it, it was really amazing and cool...for about 30 seconds. It got boring fast. And it passes fast. So yeah, a little more time would have been better, but they didn't really need 10 mins and they didn't have to do that at all. It was nice, I think.

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

Guarantee some clown will still complain to corporate about not getting his fries when he wanted them.

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

Wow, 3 whole minutes. I wonder if they dictate their bathroom breaks?

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

I’m sure the customers threw a hissy fit. This is more of a commentary on the consumers rather than the business. People act like they’re addicted to fast food and will die without it or if they have to wait more than 5 mins for an order lol

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

I like the use of the word 'Guests'. The only time I want to drive through McDonalds is as a corpse.

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

Wow.. So kind of them. Thinking so much about their employee.

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

Totality May have lasted that long, but the eclipse itself didn't.

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

How is that bad? It gave the customers the chance to watch the eclipse too.

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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

I've seen the eclipse of August 1999 in Austria and during these few minutes everyone watched, even the guests of restaurants, so not many customers would get upset.

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Michael Capriola
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"When do you want to take your vacation?" "How about the first two hours in August?"

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

Have your Solar Eclipse sunglasses ready or you Solar Eclipse box ready to go you only have 3 minutes.

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

I say we protest march starting at 1:17 and go until we have our drive-thru rights restored.

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

So generous! I doubt most employees couldn't even get outside and prepped to view the eclipse in those three minutes.

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

I want to work at mcdonalds for the next solar eclipse.. FUN

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

Really I thought they were giving them a break cause that is about how long breaks feel like ;=]]

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

before 1:17 pm, come to pick up your special eclips donuts to watch into the sun

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

And then they will be blind to the totality of the spectacle, probably not once in their lifetime.

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

The dystopian society part of this one is everyone here just accepting that it's "3 minutes." That's 4 minutes.

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

The dystopian society part of this one is everyone here just accepting that it's "3 minutes" ... It's 4 minutes.

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

You get 3 minutes off work, but we will not pay for that time. Have a nice solar eclipse

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

I'm surprised how offended people are by this notice being "only 3 minutes" .. who cares, it's definitely better that they gave some time? I know my office did not allow people time off(I mean I went anyway) and I'm sure 90% of businesses if not more did not allow free time to view.

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

At this moment i just wouldn't come to job. Maybe I'm weird but seeing a some thing which happens one time per few centuries is more important than s****y money from McDonald's

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

You'd quit your job even though totality lasts only about a minute and a half, and they'd allow you to view it?

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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

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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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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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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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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#26

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

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

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#27

Late Stage Capitalism

Late Stage Capitalism

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Chyppa Homer
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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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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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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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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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#47

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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