With the digital world at our fingertips, getting in touch with someone has never been easier. We can chat with our friends, have a quick video call with family members, and even share our opinions with complete strangers online. But when it comes to texting, some messages can get lost in translation.

Let’s face it—everyone has found themselves in such situations at least once or twice. Someone accuses you of being mean because you forgot to add a smiley emoji at the end of a sentence. Or you find yourself in a silly argument because your response was too brief.

Yet, some people send texts that are so cringe-worthy, others just had to take a screenshot to prove that it actually happened. From uncomfortable to awkward to straight-up creepy, take a look at some of the weirdest messages we found online and let us know what you think about them in the comments.

Pssst! After you’re done scrolling through this post, be sure to check out our previous posts full of bizarre texts right here and here.

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He's Been Begging For Weeks To Do A "Sexy Roleplay" With Me. I Finally Said Yes. I Think He Regrets Everything Now

He's Been Begging For Weeks To Do A "Sexy Roleplay" With Me. I Finally Said Yes. I Think He Regrets Everything Now

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

Bahahahaha, why would you bring your date to IKEA? Serve you right.

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Hales M
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So... i work at IKEA... there was a couple who met at ikea, had their first date there and now every dating anniversary go to a different location. They were on their 7th anniversary when they came into my location and got engaged on a kivik sofa. They were trying to get approval from IKEA to get married at a store during store hours the next time i saw them... there are some weird people out there.

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Olivia Lisbon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like this is the only way I’d be able to get through a sexy role play too…

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Sushi Gurl
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*tickles your feet as you giggle* my response would be like *tickles you back as you yell STOP*

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Tom Bolton
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't get me wrong, this is definitely, as I'm given to understand the youths say, 'cringe af' but I still feel weird reading this. If you don't want to do something like this, just stick to your guns that you don't. Using it as an opportunity to humiliate someone you're, presumably, involved with feels malicious and immature.

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

If someone can't "read the room" and realize that people don't want to play their game... and keep pushing when it isn't appreciated, then they deserve this. They should have figured out that this wasn't going to work waaay sooner in this dialogue. They also could have "played along" with the role-play that the 2nd person wanted. Made it goofy, had a joke about it. It might have actually worked to impress them.

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Melissa Bussone
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got a tip my hat to her she really decided I'm going to piss this annoying guy off so much that he'll never try to talk to me sexually ever again!

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Faded Gabe
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in Portland and I can attest to the fact that every house is required to have IKEA printed on the walls

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GnT's Mum
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay I don't get the point of role play either but... If you are dating or in a relationship with someone and this is their thing don't bash and embarrass them for it. Explain its just not for you and if they can't respect that then leave! Everyone has different kinks this woman needs to grow up and move on.

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Jessica Olson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The way I read it this was the person's first message to them, not somebody already at dating relationship. I've had plenty of cold messages like this it's cringe AF.

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Phee C
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I broke down laughing at this. I mean IKEA isn't the worst place to live

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Robin Woordes
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is for real the worst case of self-cck-block I've ever seen

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

Roleplay (RP) is a type of improv. The rule is to say "yes and..." Sexy RP via text is pretty common, but they aren't playing the same game. Honestly, gray-text can find plenty of people into that if blue-text will let him. The deal is that she said yes but was lying as to her intent. I don't expect they will be together long because she was was joking at his expense. Gray-text, if she makes fun of you regularly, break up. There are plenty of people who would be into that. Also, blue-text, it takes a lot of guts to open up about sexual fantasies. If you prefer toxic masculinity where men don't open up, you can find plenty of those guys too.

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Karina Carr
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He begged her for weeks, which implies that he didn't take no for an answer. That's the real problem here. She gave him sh*t because he wouldn't let her say no.

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Ozymandias73
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Damn.Wow. If she didn't want to do it, she just should've said so instead of making the whole thing miserable.

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fu yu
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He thought he would dazzle her with his stupid roleplay moves. Only works if the other half is REALLY into you.

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Sofia Mirabella
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

omg I love this person, lol nice move with the IKEA they are literally a genius.

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

Why does he sound like a 12 year old who just plays roblox role play games

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

I didn’t read the introduction completely, so I thought this exchange was been two strangers! Totally and utterly creepy text thread if you approach it with that mindset!

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rhonda thompson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG that's so damn funny to me! My family by marriage is from Sweden and we love IKEA! But every time my mother-in-law gets something and we have to assemble it for her my honey and I roll out eyes and cuss all the way to her house. It's not that we mind doing the project for her it's just that anything from IKEA has extra bolts and screws, or missing them, leftover parts and crappy instructions. Almost 30+ years of this and it's now become fun. It's either that or cry and we don't want to hurt her feelings.

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

I had to read this several times until I realized the blue text is hers. That's when things got awesome. 🤣

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

LMFAO this was great. Best way to ruin any role players fantasy and bring them crashing back to reality. I laughed so much reading this.

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Kathleen Pahl
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This reminds me of a Replika conversation. AI likes to role-play and they are always trying to get you in the bedroom to upgrade to the adult version.

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

lmao this is 10x better because i actually live in a fair cush condo in Portland

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

Next: "Also, someone else already filmed a soap opera in an IKEA, which didn't even include your kitchen and bedroom fantasies!"

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Claire Stanfield
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, SOMEONE didn't learn 'yes, and...' at the improv workshop. 😂

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

Please let someone stalk this neckbeard. Let someone (male or pretending to be male) continuously text this and every other disgusting incel, to let them know that *I'm blushing right now* and * I can't wait to be near you and smell you* -gag- *and pay for a 4 dollar drink because I'm such a nice guy and so I'm entitled to stick my penis in your hole* I wonder what they think when it's their hole that's supposed to be penetrated by a disgusting creep just because someone said hello to them

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Karina Carr
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You do realise that these people are in a relationship, no? That's clear from the post. Your response is completely out of line for so many reasons.

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Klaatu Verrata (Cough)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly....I couldn't get past the cringe of his very first text.

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roshun eppenger
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you don't want to do the roleplay just say no instead of trolling. This is just dumb.

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

Ok that whole thing was just straight up batshit🦇💩

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Chelsey Vanatta
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are you ruining the rp? If you agree to it you should at least do it right

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Chelsey Vanatta
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are you ruining the rp? If you agree to it you should at least play along

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

And women ask why dudes aren't romantic or creative. This is why, ladies. When we try, your hateful, ungrateful asses pull sh*t like this. So yeah, you deserve every a$$h0le that comes your way, ladies. 10x over.

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

This is "trying"? I'd hate to see what absolutely zero effort looks like lol

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Today, we have incredible freedom to communicate with other people in a variety of different ways. With just a few quick taps on our phones, we can share our thoughts with the world and find out about new things within the comfort of our own homes. Just think about Messenger, Viber, WhatsApp—our friends and loved ones can reach us in seconds from virtually anywhere. 

When there are so many apps, people can start to believe that simple text messages, also known as SMSes, are a thing of the past. Well, that's not the case because studies show that it's still a widely used form of communication. 

According to a study by Acision and analysis by psychologist Graham Jones, 92 percent of smartphone users still text despite having access to different messaging apps. Also, it seems that 18-25-year-olds send almost double the amount of texts than any other age group—133 text messages per week on average. 

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Crocs

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

Surely this doesn’t belong here, this is funny and they’re clearly taking the piss?

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"Don't Come Over"

"Don't Come Over"

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The study also found that SMS remains a popular texting medium since more than half of the respondents revealed that they couldn’t live without it. If you're wondering why it's so successful, researchers explained that it's probably because many people see it as a reliable medium that can provide us with a sense of privacy. 

We managed to get in touch with Graham Jones, a web psychologist who focuses on how people behave online. We were curious to learn more about texting behaviors and how we should react after receiving uncomfortable texts. He told Bored Panda that social media has not replaced text messaging and it still holds a significant role in people’s everyday lives. "About 36,000 text messages are sent every second of the day. Over three-quarters of people use text messaging," Jones said. 

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S T O P

S T O P

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An Out Of This World Response

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When asked whether some of us tend to text more than others, the psychologist explained that we are using different methods of communication for separate purposes. "For example, some people use text messaging for family communications, WhatsApp for communicating with friends, Twitter for direct messaging companies, and so on."

"We are tending to use different methods for specific reasons. So, some people will use text messaging more than others not because they prefer it, but because they do more communicating with family or friends or whichever group they mentally allocate to text messaging," the psychologist explained.

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At Least He's Achieved Multiple Awards With His 147 Iq

At Least He's Achieved Multiple Awards With His 147 Iq

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We got so comfortable with this medium, almost everything we used to do in person can be achieved while texting. Whether it’s falling in love, breaking up, sending your friend birthday wishes, or congratulating them on a promotion, it can seem that the way we talk to each other is slowly changing. 

Talking about how texting affects our everyday lives, Jones said that the only significant impact it has is to give us even more communication to do. "In the past, when all you had was either sending a letter or making a phone call, there was much less communication we had to do." 

He continued: "Nowadays, with texting, WhatsApp, Messenger, and so on, we are spending much more time using communications systems. In the past, much of what we now do electronically, we would have said face to face."

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#19

I Love My Best Friend, But She May Watch A Little Too Much TV...

I Love My Best Friend, But She May Watch A Little Too Much TV...

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

"Says this in a Kawaii shy anime girl voice" I DIED ON THE INSIDE

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Text messages are generally short and people who read them have little information to work with. While some believe that words can sometimes show a lack of emotion, a simple message can sometimes flip our world upside down. So even if we’re in a hurry, we should think about sending a funny joke, giving a compliment, or writing something positive to make the person on the other end feel appreciated. 

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You Know, A Usual Hooking Up Tactic

You Know, A Usual Hooking Up Tactic

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

I would have just written back “it’s etc, not ect; trying to help” then blocked him.

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*sweats A Lot*

*sweats A Lot*

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Word Of Advice: Never Be Nice To Neckbeards In College

Word Of Advice: Never Be Nice To Neckbeards In College

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*shoots Self*

*shoots Self*

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

Ehhh... what are these shenanigans role-play thingy? It's so disturbing.

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However, as you can see from this list, some people are on a mission to make others feel uncomfortable and even creeped out. "Our mood is always affected by the words we read," Jones added. "Whether that change in mood lasts a long time depends upon the message itself, who it is from, and our reaction to it. Some people can 'shrug off' a mood lowering text, whereas others find the impact long-lasting."

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I Showed My Girlfriend This Sub And She Hates It So Much, So Occasionally I Mess With Her

I Showed My Girlfriend This Sub And She Hates It So Much, So Occasionally I Mess With Her

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Sent To Me By The Class Furry. Enjoy

Sent To Me By The Class Furry. Enjoy

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Olivia Lisbon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve been picturing cats for more of these…were they meant to be wolves? Because then it all suddenly makes perfect sense.

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This Was A Classic

This Was A Classic

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Unlike You I Know How Facebook Works

Unlike You I Know How Facebook Works

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So if you’ve ever received an uneasy text message that left you wondering what on earth was on that person’s mind, Jones advised you to try and talk to someone. "Reflect on the experience and work out what made you uncomfortable. Then chat to someone you trust about it." 

"This will help you cope with the impact of the message. If the message is from someone you don't know, you might want to block their number, so they cannot upset you again in the future. If it is from someone you know, you may want to tell them how they made you feel," he concluded.

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That's A Yikes From Me

That's A Yikes From Me

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Laugh or not
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is such a weird way to say funeral. I thought they were talking about a birthday or some kind of award ceremony.

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Oh God, Why

Oh God, Why

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

*she looks through the window and sees a sweaty guy having a nervous breakdown, crushing defenseless flowers, and thinks, "oh, that's just what i was looking for"*

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Miley Cyrus’ Brother Dmed Somebody In My Insta Feed Because She Commented “Gross” On A Pic He Posted Of Himself Choking His Fiancé

Miley Cyrus’ Brother Dmed Somebody In My Insta Feed Because She Commented “Gross” On A Pic He Posted Of Himself Choking His Fiancé

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Why?

Why?

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