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There’s a fine line between designs that are jaw-droppingly original and ones that are truly awful. Unfortunately, a lot of people tend to lean heavily on the latter side of the line, so the world’s filled with design atrocities that will make you cringe. So bad they’re good? Nah. So bad they’re the worst.

The Crappy Design subreddit with more than 2.3 million members is home to the worst designs ever and we bring you the newest ones to scare your artistic friends with. Even if you know next to nothing about good design, you’ll intuitively shy away from some of these design choices. Scroll down, upvote your fave crappy designs, and let us know in the comments which ones you loved to hate the most.

When you’re done, have a look through Bored Panda’s earlier posts about the Crappy Design community here, here, and here.

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2 Butts 1 Plant

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

I needed to take a moment to realize that those are the palms of a person's hands.

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A Scene From An Indian TV Show

A Scene From An Indian TV Show

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

I mean to be honest this looks close enough. It's a movie, unless there are doctors watching nobody will know the difference

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gustavo silva
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im a doctor, and every single movie/TV show depicting anything medical gives me the creeps. Like the always recreated "take out the bullet and solve the gunshot like magic" scenes. Laugh at them all the time. Sooo... This one is also ok. It's like playing pretending with kids.

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

I can excuse the makeshift defibrillators, and even the fact that they were too lazy to tie some phone cords to them or paint them for a little believability, but.........there needs to be skin contact! Unbutton his shirt! This looks more like a dangerous ironing job than a life-saving technique.

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K. Anderson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m like at least spray paint then black so you can’t see the sponge part

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

"Our bath scrubbers are so good, they can literally bring back the dead!"

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Mme de Poppadom
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ummm... just look at any indoor business clientele. There's always that one guy....

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

I don't think that's what hospital scrubs is meant to mean!

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

Also, he still has a perfectly normal pulse at 71 bpm! 😂

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glowworm2
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't stop laughing at this one! Let's scrub him back to life!

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

"Disclaimer: sponging people with cardiac arrest might not have the desired effect" (Hans Pro translation (attempt)).

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Bert van Aalsburg
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do a lot of work in low budget theater productions. Where there is a great deal of inventiveness in getting a plausibly realistic look from alternative materials.

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

Ah, product placement! I better get my own pair of Scotch-Brite bathroom scrubbers. You'll never know when they might come in handy.

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Nadine Bamberger
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good thing they used those, real ones would've probably set that polyester shirt on fire.

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Locked In The Cellar
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Support low budget productions! They will bring forth the stars of the future.

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Terri Eisemann
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oxigen saturation, fine. Respirations, fine. Heart rhythm/rate, fine. O.K. let's shock-em.

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

Lots of sci-fi shows will repurpose common objects. Out of context, we don’t usually notice. But... this... if you know ANYTHING about what’s supposed to be happening here... YOU KNOW. I mean... you at least need bare skin and wires attached to the “paddles”.

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Russian Otaku
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is fine. Now stuff like soldiers in flagrantly cheap airsoft gear ain't

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D K
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a nurse this both entertains and enrages me at the same time! Hahaha

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Angel of India
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh boy, please don't ask, I am an indian and there are the crappiest shows ever. This is the reason I never watch T.V😶😶

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The Urban Y
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry but that's a BANGLADESHI show. Indian ones have heavy, like really heavy budgets. FYI

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The Urban Y
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry but that's a Bangadeshi show. Indian shows have heavy, like really heavy budgets. FYI

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K. Anderson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is common for tv shows & movies but most set people will paint the items of add embellishments to make it look more real

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Jutta Plötz
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just like Sci-fi gadgets use it and scraps from the hardware store with a bit o& paint and you get cheap requisites.

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Jackie Nettleton
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I took a basic first aid course which included defibrillators and I know that they are in the wrong place, I can’t imagine what an actual nurse or doctor is thinking

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Somyojit Nath
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm from India...and don't even get me going about these TV shows...

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Vincent Dickens
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's absolutely necessary for any medical professional to scrub up before work.

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Jewell Martin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Black or silver would have been a better surprise. Got any spray paint? Shades of early Star Trek.

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Sarah Fox
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mmm scratchy, I guess that’s why his clothes and bed covers are on. He could get friction burn with those scrubbers.

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Andor van Reeven
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guys the doctor told him, go clean the bathroom.... now he got healed xD

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

No matter what medical show I'm watching, I always wonder why they rub the defib paddles together. Is it done in some countries? I'm a nurse, been to loads of arrests. Just wondered?

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Max L.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bollywood ! They made some super hit of... superman, using a coin op binocular. In the 70s. Also saw in the movie, the most advanced technological piece of art included in some shots, was a walkman size of a man purse.

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

How much to rend a defibrillator from the prop house? 3700 Rupees?! Really? Okay, let's break out the Scotch Brite paddles.

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Claire Armstrong
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Um no, it's pretty obvious that it's not what it's supposed to be lol

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

When doctors in movies/TV use those, they shout "CleaR!", not "CleaN".

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Jo Johannsen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey, look how much of the budget they saved. This isn't a fail! 😝

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Ray Martin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, these special paddles work best through clothing and bed-sheets.

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Grumble O'Pug
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LMAO!!! I know that as a Bollywood fan, I am content that they've improved things like continuity.

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Garth Robinson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sterile environment, but who's the lady in street garb? cordless scrubbers, err I mean defibrillators and a pretty basic looking ER? I think I'll give India a miss thank you.

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Previously, Bored Panda spoke to the Crappy Design moderators to learn more about their community.

“The original motivation for the subreddit was to point out crappy designs. Nowadays, most subscribers probably come here for entertainment,” the moderators told us that a part of their followers is there just to have fun and gawk at truly ugly design decisions.

“However, it is common to have meaningful discussion here on why or why not something is crappy design,” they pointed out that some of the members actively participate in in-depth chats.

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Idk I'm European

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those who can't afford health care in the US will be driven to suicide. So sad...

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This Captain Of The Submarine In My English Book

This Captain Of The Submarine In My English Book

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Founded back in 2011, the community has flourished over its 9-and-a-half-year existence. Just a year ago, the Crappy Design subreddit had 1.7 million members and got more than 2 million page views each month. Those are huge numbers to be fair. However, since then, the sub has gained an additional half a million new followers.

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But let’s hop back to what makes product designs good or bad. For instance, researcher Don Norman writes in his book ‘The Design of Everyday Things’ that good design is upfront and honest about what the thing does. No hidden purposes for Norman!

At the same time, he says that designs have to look beautiful and uncluttered while pushing the boundaries of what a particular object means to us. So we have to be innovative but simple while avoiding clutter and mediocrity. Quite a challenge, wouldn’t you think? No wonder there are so many bad designs out there.

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They Said You Will Be In The Front Page, But Didn't Mention What The Title Of Next Article Going To Be

They Said You Will Be In The Front Page, But Didn't Mention What The Title Of Next Article Going To Be

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People Wearing Face Masks Looking Like Monsters

People Wearing Face Masks Looking Like Monsters

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The thought of running into people who looked like that would keep me at home...permanently.

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Meanwhile, the Interaction Design Foundation stresses that bad designs are often overloaded with useless info and make us waste time to figure out what the thing does and how it works.

So if you’re designing something, make it as intuitive and simple as possible—after all, you wouldn’t want to create something messy that’s bound to end up on the Crappy Design subreddit, would you?

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They Stopped Construction On The New Burger King In My Hometown Because The Building Is Backwards. They Put A Whole Building Up Backwards!

They Stopped Construction On The New Burger King In My Hometown Because The Building Is Backwards. They Put A Whole Building Up Backwards!

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Black One Is Salt, White One Pepper

Black One Is Salt, White One Pepper

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Welcome To “The Cut” Forest Recreation Area. This Font Threw Me For A Loop. Delete If Not Allowed.

Welcome To “The Cut” Forest Recreation Area. This Font Threw Me For A Loop. Delete If Not Allowed.

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Hiding Money Inside Something That Could Easily Wind Up In The Fireplace

Hiding Money Inside Something That Could Easily Wind Up In The Fireplace

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I Can't Read The Article About Pointless Monthly Subscriptions Without Buying A Monthly Subscription

I Can't Read The Article About Pointless Monthly Subscriptions Without Buying A Monthly Subscription

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Blobfish Supra

Blobfish Supra

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

These only appear weird due to different waterpressure in the deep where they are designed to operate from. In their natural habitat it's a normal looking car. Only bloats on the surface when exposed to less pressure than they are supposed to exist in

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I’m Having An Aneurysm Just Looking At This

I’m Having An Aneurysm Just Looking At This

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Accidental Venn Diagram

Accidental Venn Diagram

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL Our values barely overlap trust, partnership, innovation, and performance. We're just a bunch of lying, backstabbing, shortsighted never do wells.

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What's The Worst That Could Happen?

What's The Worst That Could Happen?

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Finally A Deal That Suits My Acquired Taste

Finally A Deal That Suits My Acquired Taste

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No Broken Legs I Know Of

No Broken Legs I Know Of

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We Don't Need That Corner, I Guess...

We Don't Need That Corner, I Guess...

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Can Someone Tell Me What This Jacket Is Actually Made Of?

Can Someone Tell Me What This Jacket Is Actually Made Of?

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

Layer 1: 70% polyester + 30% polyurethane; Layer 2: 56% polyester + 44% viscose; Layer 3: 100% polyester.

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Complex Oral Care

Complex Oral Care

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How come no one said anything before it became a sign? Or am I the only one with my mind in the gutter?

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This "Muddy Waters" Poop Dress I Found On Depop

This "Muddy Waters" Poop Dress I Found On Depop

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In Turkey, We Have Footpaths With Embossed Yellow Tiles To Help Blind People.

In Turkey, We Have Footpaths With Embossed Yellow Tiles To Help Blind People.

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Almost Perfect

Almost Perfect

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

If those windows were centred on that fairly ugly building it would cease to be art and look like a prison.

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I Mean, Of All The Design Choices, You Chose This

I Mean, Of All The Design Choices, You Chose This

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

Ok... this is either to discourage clients to use the toilets so that you don't have to spend money cleaning them, either to not spend money cleaning the toilets because the clients won't see the difference.

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These Bathroom Stalls

These Bathroom Stalls

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

The see through glass is bad but what about the lack of space for your legs... and other parts of the body... like face. It will be sooo close... most likely pushed against the glass.

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A Leaflet I Found In Work

A Leaflet I Found In Work

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Every Day I Am Thankful To Live In The Land Of The Because Of The Brave USA Free

Every Day I Am Thankful To Live In The Land Of The Because Of The Brave USA Free

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Enjoy A Nice Massage In A Moving Car With Your Eyes Closed

Enjoy A Nice Massage In A Moving Car With Your Eyes Closed

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

I'll cause an accident, but that's okay. I'm all relaxed due to my massage.

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Went To The Park To Shoot Some Hoops Today...

Went To The Park To Shoot Some Hoops Today...

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A Solar-Powered Streetlight Under A Bridge In Hong Kong

A Solar-Powered Streetlight Under A Bridge In Hong Kong

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A Photo With Keanu Reeves

A Photo With Keanu Reeves

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I Thought She Peed Herself For A Sec

I Thought She Peed Herself For A Sec

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The Braille On The "Alarm" And "Stop" Button On This Bus Are The Same

The Braille On The "Alarm" And "Stop" Button On This Bus Are The Same

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

In all fairness, doesn't really matter which one you push, the driver will stop.

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Because Why Pave The Actual Pathway

Because Why Pave The Actual Pathway

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

Is that a stone d**k in the background? Town planners are on meth here.

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#50

This Ad Bomb That’s Guaranteed To Wake Up My Baby

This Ad Bomb That’s Guaranteed To Wake Up My Baby

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

just install "ublock origin" browser extension and almost all ads on the internet will be blocked including youtube...

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