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Most of us have spent some time studying at a uni or a college. And while a fraction of students are fancy enough to be living outside the campus, for the rest of us it's dorms and shared living spaces. Now, student life and being broke are basically synonyms, but not having any money might not be the worst thing at this stage of young life. Limited resources awaken creative ideas and these smart college students are here to prove it.

From engineered kitchenware to inventive cooking techniques these smart people do not let the college life lower the quality of their daily lives! DIY projects can save you a lot of money, and this list of economical solutions to everyday problems and dorm room ideas is a perfect example. Whether you're a student or just trying to cut back on expenses, this life hack list will inspire you to think outside the box. Have you ever solved a problem in an ingenious DIY way? Share your pictures below, or vote on your favorite!

#1

College

College

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starla4
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one's pretty good! I only ever seem to find water fountains that hardly clear the mouth guard though. Lol

Sky
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10 years ago

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Jeez. This is just ridiculous.

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    #2

    Blizzard + Ingenuity = Win

    Blizzard + Ingenuity = Win

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    Rism
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Waow! It took Blizzard! :D

    Lisa McMurphy
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems if it's that cold to make a mini fridge, then it must be freezing inside!! An ice chest with snow chips would make more sense and a lot warmer.

    Péter Lehoczki
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But who wants to drink cold drinks in a blizzard? :O

    AmyVargo
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in Maine. I should do this.

    ShaqMartin
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the smarter of the smartest one!!

    MarthaDonaldson
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We were doing this in Wisconsin in the 1960s. Nothing new here.

    #3

    So My Son Fixed Our Shower

    So My Son Fixed Our Shower

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    YvonneBernal
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can make these into a yard sprinkler too.

    KinokoNonomura
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL my dad did that too but he use a round can! =))

    #4

    I Found The Other Phone Speakers Lacking Something, So I Made This

    I Found The Other Phone Speakers Lacking Something, So I Made This

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    Mohamed Elbahrawy
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mobile gopro;) https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10156006704835269&id=717585268

    LindaAllison
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like to hear how well this works!

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    #5

    My Friends Went To College

    My Friends Went To College

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    Cookie
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People in Asia do this at parties all the time.

    Giulia
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They'd make you pay at least a hundred bucks for something like this on Etsy :D

    FerlinEng
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my country, we does this often during a party or other occasion when we have insufficient bins at home with a big crowd.

    GlynisLailann
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least they made a trash receptacle!

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    #6

    Left Side Mirror Broken Off? No Problem

    Left Side Mirror Broken Off? No Problem

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    AngDaniels
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as he doesn't have a brush in with the law ... Ha ha ( Duh)

    Amy Miles
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once saw someone wired a babydoll's arm to the side of their car, and the arm was holding a makeup compact. It made the mirror completely adjustable, and looked like some Tim Burton s**t. It was amazing.

    #7

    Sorry, We Do Not Have A Microwave Available To Guests

    Sorry, We Do Not Have A Microwave Available To Guests

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    ShaqMartin
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    .....,and thats craziest ever

    ScottSpiro
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because white shirts look their best with steamed-in pepperoni grease!

    Rism
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh no, pls clean it up before you leave the hostel/guesthouse

    Martin
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The dickbags that do this never do

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    Craig Baker
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that hotel is gonna be pissed and they will find a new iron fee on their bill

    Jennifer Ransier
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would be Pissed if I went to iron my husbands Brooks Brothers shirt and got pizza greased over it!!!

    We_Are_Watching_You
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if the grease melts into the iron? (I'm nervous)

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

    That electrical bill that is gonna be the stuff of legends.

    RafaelGumbs
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sh!t The Struggle Is Real...lol

    NicoleMacKay
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's why you must use foil or your iron is toast.

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    #8

    I'm Not Buying Socks For Another 5 Years

    I'm Not Buying Socks For Another 5 Years

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    Sky
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just...put your shoe on, dummy....

    surrikata
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Europe, we don't wear shoes at home or when visiting someone, and, specially if the host is young, they don't offer us slippers :)

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    NigelBrown
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obviously never heard of a needle and thread

    Martin
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    10 years ago

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    ...or spend five f*****g minutes of their f*****g precious lives off their phone and use a needle and thread, and if you don't know the basic sewing of a hole you should just out a double barrelled shotgun in your mouth and pull the triggers

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    #9

    Quick And Easy Way To Make Noodles For All You College Students

    Quick And Easy Way To Make Noodles For All You College Students

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    joemama
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one brings me back. That's how I prepped my ramen noodles.

    TamásVarga
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have broken the spaghetti in half...

    ashleyducote
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The crockpot, use the crockpot! D:

    Giulia
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an Italian I can only say...WHAT?? :D

    Sky
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    10 years ago

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    At least break them up jeez. Also...they have a coffee pot and croc pot but no microwave? really?

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    #10

    Went To Visit My Son In College. This Is His Porch Furniture

    Went To Visit My Son In College. This Is His Porch Furniture

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    KimberlyShaffer
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How in the world would you come across airline seating??

    Cathy Creswell
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is in Ann Arbor. Across the street from my daughters dorm.

    Mohamed Elbahrawy
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mobile gopro ;) https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10156006704835269&id=717585268

    IweMuiser
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    10 years ago

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    What student has a porch :)

    Martin
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    10 years ago

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    ...needs some monkeys to sit on them

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    #11

    DIY Genius

    DIY Genius

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    Sara Shrader
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All fun and games til you fall off...and die with your face in those blades

    RobynScott
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!

    #12

    I'm A Practical Grill

    I'm A Practical Grill

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    KimberlyShaffer
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eww, you better hope the fire sanitizes the metal while you're at it

    Martin
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...enjoy the chromium poisoning as well.

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    NigelBrown
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As the trolley was obviously stolen let's hope justice is done and the food gives them the runs!

    SarahCurtis
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doing it wrong. You keep it on it's side, but set it on four bricks or rocks. Build the fire inside the basket, cook everything on top. This lets the ash filter out and gives the fire plenty of air. If you want to get fancy, find some boxes and use them to control wind direction and intake.

    BarryDuncan
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you've barbequed in Ipswich too?

    Ihan Toomik
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The chrome(or zinc, can't really see from here) is poisonous when burnt.

    Barbara Kowaleski
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love this one! Those carts are so handy that someone will soon start selling them. 😊😱😨

    CaroleDose
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the store is out about $160 for your cleverness. Nasty that!

    LiTomlinson
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    or you know something thats in the "awesome south africa" book to show how to make do with the things you have in order to have a braai...... its a good idea though

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    #13

    I May Have Crossed The Line Between Lifehack And Lazy

    I May Have Crossed The Line Between Lifehack And Lazy

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    ClaudioN.I.NorItu
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup, that line is very crossed... The lazy one

    Martin
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...might as well eat right out of the pot.

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    TracyTurbeville-Colafrancesco
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you actually cook these days, you can't be called lazy. Going thru the drive thru to avoid cooking is. I admit we use paper plates most meals that I cook.

    CassieWilliams
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have done this in the past with cheap, flimsy disposable plates. Just use them as a sort of cover for solid plates to cut down on the washing. (Works well when we aren't feeling well, like during allergy season when everybody feels like c**p and nobody wants to do dishes).

    captaingrumpy
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw this gross tip on TV where the youth took a dirty plate from dishwasher and put it in a plastic bag , hence , so called clean plate. If you want gastritis , food poisoning , and death , that is.

    Jeni Leigh
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our dishwasher just broke so this is very tempting to try out...

    Marten Garten
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you could roll it up an squeeze it out...the fork is so much waste of time....

    Sophie Marais
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    depends if the plate is dirty or clean ..

    CebelleAlwaysalone
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Might as well put it on the table without the plate.

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    #14

    As A Uni Student With No Money, I Give You My New Cups

    As A Uni Student With No Money, I Give You My New Cups

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    CherylBall
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you an use an iron to heat the edges to make them curl in so you won't cut your lips...

    PaulSmith
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't weird. Just ask Ricky, Julian and Bubbles

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    TippyWoo
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used a two liter bottle bottom as a cereal bowl. This works well.

    Suzanne Haigh
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But money to buy those bottled drinks originally?

    AlbaCulley
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When i lived on my own i used yogurt cups as cups lol small but it works

    GaboLaTo
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The second one is very popular here in Argentina to drink coke with fernet

    CherylBall
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you can melt the edges with an iron to make them curl in a bit and then you won't cut your lips...

    captaingrumpy
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Slice your lips to shreds on the edges.

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    #15

    Couch Fix

    Couch Fix

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    Martin
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should have channeled their even lazier inner selves and put a bucket and a toilet seat because the world is headed to Idiocracy anyway

    Samuel Jay Brown
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously can you laugh once in a while not to mention that would stink and you would have to go outside and bury it.

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    AngDaniels
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It might be quite comfortable.

    #16

    Bachelor Level: Engineer

    Bachelor Level: Engineer

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    CassieWilliams
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We just use scissors to cut pizza. ;)

    Martin
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    10 years ago

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    ...or just a regular old knife, it just isnt as fast as pizza whell and takes less time than building that stupid thing

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    Péter Lehoczki
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never understood these cutters, if you keep your knives sharp it is 3 cuts to slice a pizza, and easier to wash.

    Samuel Jay Brown
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another cool thing you can do is make ninja stars with can lids

    PaganMoon
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty sure they must have a knife

    KarinMorris
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    10 years ago

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    That kitchen is filthy they are going to die of food poisoning

    LotusWolff
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s the house I live in now. The previous owner were very messy, I can second that. Their pool’s water was GREEN and there were FROGS in it.

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    #17

    You Might Be A Redneck If...

    You Might Be A Redneck If...

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    ChrisDempsey
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can peel potatoes with a drill too, but it has to be done in water which is probably a little dangerous

    Sarah Grape
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    dude on my robotics team used a blowtorch from the shop to heat his pancakes once

    AndreaDragerWatkins
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm just wondering why they have 5 bottles of Karo LOL

    SybilleSchloss
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    William Bass has a great story about some gorey deaths related to the use of a drill as a mixer ;)

    Sky
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    10 years ago

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    Gracious what the heck can you be making with 5 containers of corn syrup?!

    tsiuuuh
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why have you commented on so many of these in such negative way? Loosen up a little!

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    #18

    Intuition Level: Broke College Students

    Intuition Level: Broke College Students

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    Sky
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They sell shower rings at the dollar tree!

    BiankaBessette
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah but can you use them to hang your clothes so that they gets unrinkle as you are showering?? College appart nor roooms have enough space so you have room for loooosts of drawers.... eventually... things will rinkle ;)

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    YvonneBernal
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better than shower rings.... these ALSO give you a place to hang your towels and clothes!

    Rism
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HahHahaha ridiculously me, practical yet annoying for some people

    TamraSmith
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree Sky, not so much broke as lazy.

    AnaRosario
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol! Perfect place to hang the towels too.

    GrazielaLeon
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd have used a few pieces of string, but okay

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    #19

    Living Situation: Broke College Student

    Living Situation: Broke College Student

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    EsthiSigner
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of Jack Lemmon in "The Apartment" when he was cooking for Shirley MacLaine.

    Cookie
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would cost more to re-thread the racquet when the string gets all crispy from the hot water.

    Diana Wolf
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless you got this from Salvetion Army store, in which case you could have gotten colander there for under a buck, this is VERY expensive solution

    NigelBrown
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Federer is missing a racquet!

    MarieMariposa
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    some are cool, some make me think, go to the dollar store, splurge on $5 worth of kitchen gadgets

    #20

    The College Student Struggle Is Real

    The College Student Struggle Is Real

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    Justine
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not theft if you've already paid $14000 in meal plan fees, in addition to the normal dorm fees.

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    RichardIkegami
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is she blind? There's chocolate milk right next to her!!!

    starla4
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She paid with a bit of dignity! Props to her for showing no shame! I always feel guilty getting a glass of milk to drink instead of putting it on cereal at breakfast bars. But it's there and supposedly free with the stay, so whatevs. :)

    TashaLeaver
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So did this in college with the roommate. Not a whole gallon, but enough for breakfast the next day for the two of us.

    Ngaire Taylor
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you continue to reuse the container you will eventually get yoghurt flavoured milk

    Daniel Darko
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shoulda gone for the chocolate milk.

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

    ...if you're willing to start a career in crime, at least do it over chocolate.

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    Samuel Jay Brown
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously she chose 2% milk OVER CHOCOLATE MILK!?!?!?!?

    SanjinMujkic
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    noone said you can't drink as much as you can...there is no sign that says you have to dring it NOW! :P

    BarryDuncan
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She should have just worn a thong. No one would have noticed the milk thing.

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    #21

    Being Resourceful

    Being Resourceful

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    LoisReese
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At my last job, one of the two clocks we had broke. I printed out a large red arrow and hung it up where the missing clock had been. The arrow pointed to the other clock.

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    #22

    Pretty Clever

    Pretty Clever

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    Martin
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup. Absolute DIY also seen ones that don't allow the brake/gas pedals to be moved.

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    SteveWaldner
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't a manual transmission already an anti-theft device?

    LeannaArcturus
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get what this is supposed to do??

    ElysiaCryer
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Prevents you from being able to shift gears, thus preventing theft :)

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    Christopher Patti
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The last time I visited family in South Africa I saw autos with locks like that. I even saw ones with a more professional locking device that was harder to break off. Since the metal part slid into a slot under the shift k**b then you locked it.

    CoreyYork
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could have problems with the car slipping out of gear too. That plus bad parking brake could amount to a rolling car.

    #23

    Fire Extinguisher

    Fire Extinguisher

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    EvieNiffler
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Got to be a joke... this is unsafe O_o

    captaingrumpy
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone else will die because of their stupidity.

    #24

    Some Say It's Redneck, I Say It's Goddamn Genius

    Some Say It's Redneck, I Say It's Goddamn Genius

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    MinaNikolic
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think these are not students

    LeannaArcturus
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually really cool. This should be a thing.

    CoLayCoLe
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    agree, this is some dope s**t! I'd honestly enjoy this wit my boys on a sat...

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    Martin
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    10 years ago

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    100% Pure White Trash

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    #25

    Parked My Car And Got Out, Then Saw This. Seems Safe To Me

    Parked My Car And Got Out, Then Saw This. Seems Safe To Me

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    Rism
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    insurance company, meh..

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    #26

    College In A Nutshell

    College In A Nutshell

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    Rism
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as you got free wifi, owh yeahh

    SusannaVesna
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn! I wish I did that in my free time! Had to sit on the floor or sofas! This would have been epic

    #27

    Cooking Eggs In The Coffee Pot

    Cooking Eggs In The Coffee Pot

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    Martin
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do they really get cooked, its just ours hot water on them and they don't boil... if t was an electric percolator coffee pot, then maybe

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    #29

    You Gotta Be Resourceful To Survive College

    You Gotta Be Resourceful To Survive College

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    Cookie
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Put it under your mattress and sleep on it.

    Martin
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...nah, thats where they keep their used condoms

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    #30

    You Might Be A Redneck, If...

    You Might Be A Redneck, If...

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    ClaudioN.I.NorItu
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually a good idea, as long as it's clean

    Martin
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...enjoy aluminium, chromium and lead poisoning. This stuff isn't made for food, and neither are shopping carts

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    #31

    The Student Loans Ran Out - Can't Wait Another Semester For A Second Bookshelf.

    The Student Loans Ran Out - Can't Wait Another Semester For A Second Bookshelf.

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    JessicaPeterson
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh the possibilities we are aware of when there is studying to be done.

    tamyraa_baggett
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This person is creative and a genius ,but one question how would you get one of the books off of it.

    Natalie Fleming
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are probually the books that you couldn't sell back because "The teacher went to another edition" but it's only been one semester. Now you are out of $1,000 because the value of the book is 0.25 cents if you sell it so you turn it into a bookcase instead.

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    Aessidhe Eclipse
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    like you can't just stack them on the floor by the bookshelf xDD

    SuhailDurani
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yo dawg, I heard you like books, so we made you bookshelves out of books so you can read more books!

    LeannaArcturus
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually a creative and fun idea if you like to read a lot of books

    #32

    College Edition: When One Is Without A Dustpan, A Modified Pizza Box Will Work Fine

    College Edition: When One Is Without A Dustpan, A Modified Pizza Box Will Work Fine

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    JessicaPeterson
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not to mention this shows a dollar bill being swept up..

    LeslieWatkins
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That one is a joke - college students don't sweep floors!

    CaroleDose
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And a truly wonderfully soft broom from Dollar Tree!

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    #33

    Brilliant Idea

    Brilliant Idea

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    Sky
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that would be WAY more expensive than just getting a grill and bumper from a junk yard!

    James Pointer
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It *wood have been free if a work working student, just need to take the time to make it. Maybe used it as their course work?

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    #34

    My Neighbors Are Testing A New Cash Flow Alternative

    My Neighbors Are Testing A New Cash Flow Alternative

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    When You Don't Have Speakers

    When You Don't Have Speakers

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    #36

    Cooking Level: Broke But Creative

    Cooking Level: Broke But Creative

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    PoojaMehra
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does it look like a lizard head?

    DianaNovikova
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can''t be too picky when you're broke )))

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    LeannaArcturus
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sish-ka-bob sticks aren't even that expensive!

    captaingrumpy
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm apparently posting too fast for the moderators to read. They must be college educated in America.

    #37

    My Razor Broke About 5 Days Ago

    My Razor Broke About 5 Days Ago

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    Samuel Jay Brown
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grow a beard and stroke it when your in a test and studying!

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    #38

    DIY Hot Tub

    DIY Hot Tub

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    AmandaFudge
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The wind would still blow the fire directly in your face, even the slightest breeze.... So good luck to your eyebrows whoever tries this

    CaroleDose
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And that won't melt through the plastic bottom???

    Sky
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's in a PLASTIC inflatable pool! How stupid!

    AJDakota
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's wooden planks underneath the barrel though, would doesn't transfer heat

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    #39

    Luke's Pool

    Luke's Pool

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    Maxine Park
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Luke, you're a freakin' genius, bruv.

    #40

    Lawnmower + Washing Machine Drum = Perfect Fireplace

    Lawnmower + Washing Machine Drum = Perfect Fireplace

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    #41

    My Dad's Solution When His Iron Stopped Working

    My Dad's Solution When His Iron Stopped Working

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    jb11
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know, that is the way flat irons have worked for hundreds of years before the electric iron - you put it on the stove.

    Martin
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    10 years ago

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    Samuel Jay Brown
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please stop it this list is supposed to be like that and almost every comment you made has only received negative scores.

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    #42

    Desperate Times Calls For Desperate Measures

    Desperate Times Calls For Desperate Measures

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    Cookie
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or you could just drink from the cup.

    RandiHogsden
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They don't have a fork! That's why they are improvising

    LoisReese
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just dumb. Easy enough to drink/eat the noodles and broth right from the cup. I've done that lots of times.

    Martin
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't desperate... its laziness

    captaingrumpy
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are sooo stupid. Desperate is the right word for the person.

    TishaRodriguez
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's in a cup, just drink it... I don't see how this is resourceful, I don't know where those pens have been.

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    #43

    Dorm Room Hot Tub

    Dorm Room Hot Tub

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    LeannaArcturus
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol what! how did they drain it??

    #44

    As A College Student, You Learn To Be Resourceful. Especially When You Don't Have A Microwave

    As A College Student, You Learn To Be Resourceful. Especially When You Don't Have A Microwave

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    ShelleyWhitehead
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a microwave in the up right corner.

    Emily Lanford
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, wouldn't that blow the food all over the place?!

    DimitriDow
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is the left corner for one genius.... and by the button display it is obviously old.... mb it dont work. Lol

    ShelleyWhitehead
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You haven't seen an old microwave until you've seen the dial kind!

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    AlaskaZhang
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the underneath of the laptop can be a good heater if it's android system

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    #45

    Popcorn Fire Alarm

    Popcorn Fire Alarm

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    LunarAurora
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you can comfortably see your house burn.

    KaelynnNicole
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You actually have to pull off the label for it to pop!

    KaelynnNicole
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You actually have to pull off the cover for it to PPP at all

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    #46

    Toilet Paper Of A Broke College Student

    Toilet Paper Of A Broke College Student

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    captaingrumpy
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thieves , stolen from a public or hotel toilet.

    Martin
    Community Member
    10 years ago

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    ...and someone has to find another bathroom because their a**e is all shittay

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    TracyTurbeville-Colafrancesco
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is what happened when grad students work late when the janitors are on duty and the closet is unlocked....graduate student overtime compensation for late night research.

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    #47

    When You Don't Have Enough Money For Christmas Tree, You Can Create One From Your Hair

    When You Don't Have Enough Money For Christmas Tree, You Can Create One From Your Hair

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    Cookie
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bet that hair cost more than a tree.

    Loli
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah of course a huge tree costs more than some dye that can be washed out and a few ornaments.

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    #48

    Never Had A Toaster During Uni .. No Problem !

    Never Had A Toaster During Uni .. No Problem !

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

    It looks like it's smiling lol

    #49

    This Might Work, When You Don't Have A Candlestick

    This Might Work, When You Don't Have A Candlestick

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    Cookie
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meh, this is how people in Asia do it.

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    #50

    As A Broke College Student, I Make Do With What I've Got

    As A Broke College Student, I Make Do With What I've Got

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    AryaRaven
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you run razors over jeans, every which way, it sharpens them enough for a couple more uses.

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    #51

    Smashed Potatos With Beer Bottle

    Smashed Potatos With Beer Bottle

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    BrunoBizier
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The bottle better be empty r filled with water, otherwise...

    #52

    Lol

    Lol

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    Ronin Maguire
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More like when you cant pay the electric bill

    #53

    Glass Of Cockatil. Very Economy!

    Glass Of Cockatil. Very Economy!

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    #54

    Van Plus Free Bricks = Bbq Oven

    Van Plus Free Bricks = Bbq Oven

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