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Genius designers are obviously made, not born - that's the thought that's likely to pop into your head after scrolling through the popular subreddit Crappy Design. Here you can find the most artistically deprived and esthetically sinister design fails, which will have you wondering just how on Earth any of these product design ideas were allowed to get made.

Obviously, not everyone was meant to be an artistic virtuoso, but these epic fails are so 'out there' and impractical that it's hard not to judge them while rolling on the floor laughing. Here are the bad designs that we think are the most interesting and the funniest. So scroll down, upvote your favorite funny photos and let us know if you've seen designs worse than these! And in case you're still hungry for some funny fails from backward-handed designers, check out more of Bored Panda's lists here, here, here, here, and here.

#1

The Imperial System

The Imperial System

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

The metric system makes so much more sense, why the imperial system is still used is beyond me.

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    #2

    Wow

    Wow

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

    I'm pretty sure they knew about this and just thought it would be fun to explain it all the time

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    Bored Panda reached out to Crappy Design’s community to learn a bit more about the subreddit. “The original motivation for the subreddit was to point out crappy designs. Nowadays, most subscribers probably come here for entertainment. However, it is common to have meaningful discussion here on why or why not something is crappy design,” the subreddit’s moderators explained.

    They also added that “the subreddit was created 8 years ago. Currently, there are 1.7 million subscribers with over 2 million page views per month. It is very popular.”

    While looking through the pictures, some of us are sure to be thinking that we could have done a far better job designing these things than the people who made them. The ‘Crappy Design’ subreddit's members most likely think the same.

    #3

    Rose Uh ?

    Rose Uh ?

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    Toujin C'Thlu
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once again, a case of poor color choice. That bedspread looks more like homicide evidence.

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    #4

    The Cat Just Trapped Me In The Bathroom By Opening A Drawer

    The Cat Just Trapped Me In The Bathroom By Opening A Drawer

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    According to researcher and author Don Norman, there are principles of good design which help people evaluate whether a product is a boon or a bust. For example, Norman believes all good designs are innovative and push the boundaries of what an object means to us. Naturally, well-designed objects also have to be useful, beautiful to look at, easy to understand and uncluttered in how they look.

    #5

    Sign At A Local Beach

    Sign At A Local Beach

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

    ...am i the only one who doesn't find anything wrong with dumping babies in bins on the beach? yes? ok then...

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    #6

    My School Blocked A Website Because It Was Labeled As Education

    My School Blocked A Website Because It Was Labeled As Education

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    Furthermore, Norman explains in his book ‘The Design of Everyday Things’ that good design means being honest and upfront about what the object does.

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    Also, objects should be long-lasting, environmentally friendly, and well-designed to the tiniest detail. Finally, products shouldn’t be over-designed.

    #9

    Almost Broke My Leg

    Almost Broke My Leg

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

    Oh my goodness! There are so many things wrong here. If that's in the USA, it would not pass an inspection. They could get sued.

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    #10

    Imagine Having To Wear This For Your Job

    Imagine Having To Wear This For Your Job

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    The Interaction Design Foundation explains that bad designs are overloaded with information and force the user to do more work than is necessary. Akshayta Rao writes that we all intuitively notice badly designed items but find it difficult to explain why good designs are, well, good. According to her, a well-known example of bad design would be USB cables. She’s right because we’ve all tried plugging them in the wrong way more than once. Some of us maybe even hundreds of times.

    #11

    ...to Advertise Plus Size Clothing

    ...to Advertise Plus Size Clothing

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

    That is just ridiculous advertising and certainly doesn’t entice me to want to shop there.

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    #12

    A New Park Opened In My City, Pretty Lovely, And This. Buttcleaner3000

    A New Park Opened In My City, Pretty Lovely, And This. Buttcleaner3000

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    What do you think about these principles of good and bad design? Do you agree with them? Which things in this list of crappy designs do you think are the worst offenders? Let us know!

    #13

    I Bought A Billboard To Promote My Business And They Screwed Up The Formatting

    I Bought A Billboard To Promote My Business And They Screwed Up The Formatting

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    #14

    Crystal Furniture Set That Looks Like Raw Meat

    Crystal Furniture Set That Looks Like Raw Meat

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

    The sad thing is that all that ugliness was probably also insanely expensive!

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    #15

    The Packaging Of Lol Dolls

    The Packaging Of Lol Dolls

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

    more proofs that we can stop littering, if only we stop blaming everything on the consumer and start policing the people who made these kind of c**p

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    #17

    Wow. I Laughed When I Saw This!

    Wow. I Laughed When I Saw This!

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    #18

    Was Worried About Privacy, So I Asked If They Could Put A Door Up To The Men's Change Room. Problem Solved

    Was Worried About Privacy, So I Asked If They Could Put A Door Up To The Men's Change Room. Problem Solved

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    #19

    Don’t Wake Anybody Up If You’re Exiting The Motel During A Fire!

    Don’t Wake Anybody Up If You’re Exiting The Motel During A Fire!

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

    Sort of like the snooze button on your alarm clock?...yes, I'll exit, just give me a couple of more minutes sleep.

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    #20

    Who Thought Of This?

    Who Thought Of This?

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    #22

    I Normally Enjoy Irony, But Not This Time

    I Normally Enjoy Irony, But Not This Time

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    #23

    My Original Post Was Removed Because Everyone Thought The Backpack Was Real. Here’s Another Angle That Shows That The Bag Is Part Of The Design And Is Blocking The Phone Number

    My Original Post Was Removed Because Everyone Thought The Backpack Was Real. Here’s Another Angle That Shows That The Bag Is Part Of The Design And Is Blocking The Phone Number

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    #24

    "I Don’t Know How Our Teachers Didn’t Notice This In The Yearbook. They Don’t Even Go To Our School."

    "I Don’t Know How Our Teachers Didn’t Notice This In The Yearbook. They Don’t Even Go To Our School."

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    #25

    The Peas Are Upside Down...

    The Peas Are Upside Down...

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    #26

    Me And My GF Were Struggling With This Maze We Got When Watching The Pikachu Movie. We Checked The Solution In The Back And They Draw Through A Wall

    Me And My GF Were Struggling With This Maze We Got When Watching The Pikachu Movie. We Checked The Solution In The Back And They Draw Through A Wall

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

    Infuriating! I hated puzzle books that were wrong as a kid, it felt like such a betrayal

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    #27

    This Pillow At My Grandparents House

    This Pillow At My Grandparents House

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

    That is probably the most inspiring quote i've come acrossed since a while.

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    #30

    Cozy Seats In Belgium

    Cozy Seats In Belgium

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

    The 'garbench' (only human pieces of trash may sit here).

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    #31

    This Bread Packaging That Makes It Look Like It Is Moldy

    This Bread Packaging That Makes It Look Like It Is Moldy

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

    This is actually a brilliant design if you are trying to protect your lunch in the work refrigerator.

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    #32

    When You Get Lost Thanks To Google Assistant

    When You Get Lost Thanks To Google Assistant

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    #33

    Reason Why You Should Be Careful In Using Such Type Of Chair. You Need To Make Sure You Got A Good Quality

    Reason Why You Should Be Careful In Using Such Type Of Chair. You Need To Make Sure You Got A Good Quality

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

    "My chair just broke, but not as much as I have..."

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    #34

    Motivational Poster At Work

    Motivational Poster At Work

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    #36

    Laughed A Latte At This

    Laughed A Latte At This

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

    I wonder if they sell the civet-digested coffee from SE Asia!

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    #37

    Totally-Nailed-It

    Totally-Nailed-It

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

    It looks like it took a lot of effort to do something that stupid, unless of course, they only need the solar power during the winter when the trees are bare...unless the trees don't get bare.

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    #38

    Went To Go To The Bathroom At A Local Restaurant And Found A Literal “Crappy Design”

    Went To Go To The Bathroom At A Local Restaurant And Found A Literal “Crappy Design”

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    #39

    Worst Placement

    Worst Placement

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    Toujin C'Thlu
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Judging by his reaction, people didn't seem to take it too seriously and think he was a pedophile.

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    #40

    Ah Thats What I Want My Toilet To Look Like. Like Someone Peed All Over It

    Ah Thats What I Want My Toilet To Look Like. Like Someone Peed All Over It

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

    WWhat kind of a toilet seat?! Alright whose the joker that created this? xD

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    #41

    “Lets Just Make Our Plates Look Like They Haven’t Been Washed In 4 Years”

    “Lets Just Make Our Plates Look Like They Haven’t Been Washed In 4 Years”

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    #43

    Accidental Comedy 

    Accidental Comedy 

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    #44

    Hungary 101

    Hungary 101

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    #45

    Not Really “Crappy” But Still

    Not Really “Crappy” But Still

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

    I can't imagine on what planet the designer thought that would be appropriate.

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    #46

    Why Is The Ocean Filling Up With Plastic?

    Why Is The Ocean Filling Up With Plastic?

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    #47

    The Way They Cut The Carpet To Make This Door Open Instead Of Just Cutting The Door. (Found In Basement Of Newly Bought House)

    The Way They Cut The Carpet To Make This Door Open Instead Of Just Cutting The Door. (Found In Basement Of Newly Bought House)

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

    Note to self: Call carpet installer BEFORE door installer.

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    #48

    How... How Are You Supposed To Sleep With A Light In Your Face?

    How... How Are You Supposed To Sleep With A Light In Your Face?

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    #49

    Hey, Look!

    Hey, Look!

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    #51

    Never? Never???

    Never? Never???

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    #52

    Ass**** Design Defeated

    Ass**** Design Defeated

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

    And good sleeping a bit elevated so you don't get wet/cold! thank you designer haha

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    #54

    Of Course 9/11 Is The Best Thing About New York

    Of Course 9/11 Is The Best Thing About New York

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    Toujin C'Thlu
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not only was someone lazy with design, but someone actually approved this!

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    #55

    My Friend’s Apartment Has A 1/2 Bathroom On The Ground Floor. This Is The View From The Street

    My Friend’s Apartment Has A 1/2 Bathroom On The Ground Floor. This Is The View From The Street

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    #56

    This 200 Us Dollar Textbook Is Just A Printout Of The Online Version Complete With Useless Hyperlinks And Video Thumbnails

    This 200 Us Dollar Textbook Is Just A Printout Of The Online Version Complete With Useless Hyperlinks And Video Thumbnails

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    #57

    When All The Cgi Budget Is Drained

    When All The Cgi Budget Is Drained

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    #58

    I Cant Really Decide If Im Dumb For Walking On Pebbles Or If This Is Just Bad Design

    I Cant Really Decide If Im Dumb For Walking On Pebbles Or If This Is Just Bad Design

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    #60

    My Friend Got Her License Renewed And This Is Her Temporary Permit

    My Friend Got Her License Renewed And This Is Her Temporary Permit

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    #61

    This Graph In My School's Yearbook...

    This Graph In My School's Yearbook...

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    #63

    The Way That Exit Sign Lights Up A Part Of Movie Screen

    The Way That Exit Sign Lights Up A Part Of Movie Screen

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    #65

    Flushable Wipes (That Are Harmful To The Environment)

    Flushable Wipes (That Are Harmful To The Environment)

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    #66

    Wtf Google Assistant?

    Wtf Google Assistant?

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

    Or when alexa says something. You ask her what she just said. She responds with "I'm sorry. I don't know that."

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    #67

    Heat Lamp vs. Bathroom Door In My Hotel Room

    Heat Lamp vs. Bathroom Door In My Hotel Room

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    #68

    "Hey, So What Should We Put Around The Mini Golf Courses?" "How About Little Pebbles And Stones That Kids Can Kick All Over The Place?"

    "Hey, So What Should We Put Around The Mini Golf Courses?" "How About Little Pebbles And Stones That Kids Can Kick All Over The Place?"

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

    My work does this. Picking pebbles out of mini golf holes, off courses, and out of hazards is one of the most annoying parts of the job.

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    #69

    Resort Coffee Shop. When I Asked For The Wifi They Said “What Wifi”?

    Resort Coffee Shop. When I Asked For The Wifi They Said “What Wifi”?

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    Toujin C'Thlu
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope they got an explanation of why people think there's free wi-fi

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    #70

    Why Plant A Bush, When We Can Make One Out Of Wood?

    Why Plant A Bush, When We Can Make One Out Of Wood?

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    #73

    This Wristband I Got At My Work Christmas Party

    This Wristband I Got At My Work Christmas Party

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    #74

    Actually, On Second Thought, I’m Not So Hungry

    Actually, On Second Thought, I’m Not So Hungry

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    #75

    Been To This Guy’s Place Twice And Have On Multiple Occasions Fallen Victim To The Shin-Blaster 2000

    Been To This Guy’s Place Twice And Have On Multiple Occasions Fallen Victim To The Shin-Blaster 2000

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    #76

    I'm No Expert At Wielding A Sword, But Something's Off...

    I'm No Expert At Wielding A Sword, But Something's Off...

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    Jonathon Smith
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    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grabbing the blade is a legitimate technique. The bottom 3rd of medieval swords were often blunt so you could put an extra hand on if you needed. No fencing expert but I think it is called half-handing

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    #77

    I Was Looking For My Room For 5 Minutes Because My Hotel Room Was Number 606 And I Went Left

    I Was Looking For My Room For 5 Minutes Because My Hotel Room Was Number 606 And I Went Left

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    #78

    How Did This Not Raise Any Red Flags

    How Did This Not Raise Any Red Flags

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    #79

    75% Required To Pass This Practice Exam...

    75% Required To Pass This Practice Exam...

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    #80

    This Mcdonald's Menu

    This Mcdonald's Menu

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

    They stare at me while I wait for the menu to come back.... of course, they expect you to know what you want when you step up to order, even though the don't have room for people to stand around. Need more self order machines

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    #81

    This Won The Design Competition

    This Won The Design Competition

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