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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!

#1

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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#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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#28

Be Happy

Be Happy

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Chyppa Homer
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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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Naima Ivansdóttir
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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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#40

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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#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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#51

Over 2 Million People Watched "Top 10 Teen Life Sentence Reactions" For Their Entertainment

Over 2 Million People Watched "Top 10 Teen Life Sentence Reactions" For Their Entertainment

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

Sadly enough, curiosity at the misfortune of others is part of life. In this case it’s some sort of guilt free entertainment because all the convicts were murderers and surely deserved that harsh punishment.

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#52

4 Ways Sexual Harassment Can Cost Us

4 Ways Sexual Harassment Can Cost Us

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

This looks like it's aimed at management that ignores workers' bad conduct, because they happen to be good at their job or they just don't think it's a big deal. It makes sense the campaign would tackle the issue from this angle, as this is the only way to get through to these people. Still s****y, but I get it.

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#53

Protect The Dear Leader, Report Fake News

Protect The Dear Leader, Report Fake News

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#54

Hey Human, Wan't Cold And Clean Water? Subscribe For Just $1.99 A Month

Hey Human, Wan't Cold And Clean Water? Subscribe For Just $1.99 A Month

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Boring Dystopia

Boring Dystopia

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

Correction: Cali: "Can you guys fight this fire? We can't pay you much and you won't be able to become a firefighter later. But it's completely voluntary." *People* in *Prison*: Yeah whatever we'll do it. Cali: We'll make sure you guys get credit on Twitter. PiP: Wouldn't it be dumb if people complained about that? Cali: Yeah that would be dumb, thanks guys.

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#56

Remember, Your Job Is W H O Y O U A R E

Remember, Your Job Is W H O Y O U A R E

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

And it makes for s****y conversation when meeting people. "What do you do?" Zzzzzzzz. I'd much rather know what someone's hobby is or what they do to bring joy into their lives. Even if it's sports or religion, it's better than hearing about what one does to fund their fun.

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#58

A Breath Of Fresh Air At The Airport

A Breath Of Fresh Air At The Airport

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#59

This Student Loan Payment Site That Looks Like A Mobile Game...

This Student Loan Payment Site That Looks Like A Mobile Game...

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

This is a legitimate thing. This is Givling. By playing a trivia game and watching ads

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#60

Get Drunk, Go Shopping, Kill Yourself

Get Drunk, Go Shopping, Kill Yourself

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#61

Stories That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity. The First Two Are Ads

Stories That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity. The First Two Are Ads

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

well one is called the hope detector, and the other is good odds??? it sounds nice?

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H A P P I N E S S

H A P P I N E S S

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Boring Dystopia

Boring Dystopia

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

The British Army is one of the very few Armies in the World that still recruits child soldiers. The UK is one of only 19 countries worldwide to recruit 16-year-olds. Other countries that do so include North Korea, Iran and Syria. No other EU or Nato member state recruits 16-year-olds. Some 2,250 minors were recruited into the armed forces in the past 12 months. The army alone enlisted 1,000 16-year-olds. This makes 16-year-olds the single biggest age group entering the army. The army states that it uses the recruitment of minors as “an opportunity to mitigate standard entry shortfalls, particularly for the infantry”. This is worrying because the infantry has the highest fatality and injury rate of any branch of the armed forces. Child Soldiers International has found that soldiers who enlisted at 16 were twice as likely to die in Afghanistan as those who enlisted aged 18 or above

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#65

Found In The Chicago Tribune: "Brand Disputes Make Couples Unhappy"

Found In The Chicago Tribune: "Brand Disputes Make Couples Unhappy"

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

Ridicolous. I don't care what brand whiskey my wife buys. As long as she's buying whiskey, I'm good.

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#66

The More You Consume The Happier You’ll Be

The More You Consume The Happier You’ll Be

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Boring Dystopia

Boring Dystopia

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

This is not important all. In France, the nursery rythm and kid songs we teach to our kids are mostly creepy AF and it doesn't make them serial killers. There is nothing to get upset here. This isn't dystopian at all, it's just people trying to get attention with a story that is probably not even true.

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The Cash For Gold Business Is Getting Into The Dystopian Market

The Cash For Gold Business Is Getting Into The Dystopian Market

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

That`s normal? Every shop that buys gold advertises that it includes gold teeth. At least here in Germany.

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#69

Now Kids Can Play And Learn About Consumerism

Now Kids Can Play And Learn About Consumerism

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

This kind of toys has been around since forever. It's not about consumerism, its about learning to add and cost of things.

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Mcdonalds Targeting Kids

Mcdonalds Targeting Kids

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

McD's has been targeting kids since they opened. Their spokesman is a creepy clown after all.

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#71

Our Excessive Working Hours Prevent Our Employees Proper Amounts Of Sleep! Aren't We Quirky?

Our Excessive Working Hours Prevent Our Employees Proper Amounts Of Sleep! Aren't We Quirky?

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

Oh shut up. Bakers have since the invention of the job being an external one have to rise early AF. They start early - they stop early. If they don't get enough sleep, that's not on their employer.

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#72

Start 'Em Young

Start 'Em Young

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

yes, start m young. teach them to shop, to select produce, to cook. Wait.. that's just all part of raising your kids ffs

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