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I don't know if it's possible to prepare yourself for what's about to come. The "I Want to Leave" Instagram account makes you feel so uncomfortable, going through its uploads is pretty much the same as walking around in wet socks.

We're talking pineapple slices on pizza-flavor Pringles, cats blowing booger bubbles, and all that good stuff. Sounds absurd, right? Well, the lack of context doesn't help in understanding what's going on, too. Trying to figure them out is just inviting trouble.

But in a weird way, that's what attracts you to them. Like a true masochist, you just can't stop scrolling.

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According to influencer marketing agency Mediakix, meme accounts have been among the fastest-growing on Instagram. And I don't know about you, but I'd say "I Want to Leave" definitely belongs to this category. Its pictures are like templates, begging for captions.

"Home to funny images, gifs, and short videos accompanied by culturally relevant captions, meme accounts appeal to audiences of all types," Mediakix explained. "Meme account popularity has exploded in the last couple of years ... [and there are] thousands of them in hundreds of different categories."

One huge factor lies in the format. "Compared to more traditional forms of media like news articles or YouTube videos, memes require little time and effort to consume and understand," Mediakix said. "They also align well with the fast-paced nature of social media. A user can consume a meme in mere seconds and do so virtually anywhere he/she has access to the internet."

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Memes are especially good for Instagram, which is likely related to their explosive growth on the platform. Here, users don't spend a great deal of time viewing analyzing content but instead scroll quickly. The expediency and accessibility of memes adhere to this behavior — memes tend to be incredibly topical, so these bite-sized snippets continue to feel fresh to audiences.

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Unlike other social media influencers that create content within specific niches like beauty, family, or sports, Instagram meme accounts usually operate on a broader scale. As you can probably tell at this point of the list.

In this sense, they function more like celebrity accounts in that they appeal to a wider spectrum of audiences instead of, say, one type of millennial. To do so, Instagram meme channels frequently share content focused on shared experiences like widely popular TV shows that so many of us grew up watching.

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

if i were a pilot i totally would hold that in my hand while greeting the guests and tell them it's my first day at the job :D

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"Perhaps because they're frequently created on the basis of universal experiences, like waiting for your crush to text back, memes incite sharing," Mediakix wrote.

"Meme accounts generate content full of humor and nostalgia – two entities that bond people together. Frequently, Instagram users will tag friends in the comment section or share posts through direct messaging ... Top memes are so incredibly on point that they can almost seem to mirror an inside joke. This sharability increases the discoverability of Instagram meme accounts and in turn, boosts the rate at which they grow."

Whether you're a dad, cat lover, sports fan, or struggling model, there's a meme account full of humor and wry observation for you to follow. Like "I Want to Leave!"

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

Hello? I would like to tell you about our saviour, Lord Beezus Christ

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

Honest question to sunbathers: Why would she pick that spot? There must be other choices nearby.

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

I can solve this one for you. I help historic buildings get planning permission and have recommended businesses do this several times. Quite simply they need to install amenities in the ceilings and walls in order to operate as (usually) shops and rather than damage the historic fabric of the building I recommended constructing a temporary structure which will protect the gorgeous historical elements for when they move out. It has to be 100% reversible so future occupants can choose to restore it if they want.

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

Easily explained. This will be a business premises and the cost of restoring the roof would be too high. Quicker, cheaper and more cost effective to cover it.

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

That’s not a roof. It’s a ceiling. A roof is on the top of the outside of the structure.

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

Oh wow, I would prefer that ceiling over those depression room covers.

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

As a fellow American I'm glad to say you lost that bet, this was in a Moscow office building.

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

That might be the Seattle train station. They eventually took down all the gross panels and let the true beauty shine.

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

I found the original post for this, it was in Moscow, 3 years ago.

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

I hate these dropped ceilings. Think it is mostly to accommodate duct work for ACs. I could be wrong, but man, is it really worth the sacrifice? Also, the cost to maintain things like that are high and employers and schools make aesthetic a low priority. Shame because it is so soul sucking to come into a sterilized environment every day.

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LH25
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The train station in Seattle has been restored. It had a dropped tile ceiling much like that, they were taking it down last I was there. I can't find before and after pics, but there is this https://www.zgf.com/work/1084-city-of-seattle-king-street-station-renovation

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

I see these cheap, hideous panels everywhere, all in the name of saving money.

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

There are cracks in the plaster, hard to tell if big pieces have already fallen. Tiles are cheap and easy to put up, hide wires and lower heating and ac cost.

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

Gotta hide the masterpiece in the ceiling...no one will think to look there.

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

I worked in a shop that did this. Beautiful ornate ceiling and wall sconces hidden behind panels and dry walls. Guess it didn't fit the modern aesthetic they were going for.

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

I have the same thing hidden underneath an awful suspended Ceiling at my workplace. It’s an old Georgian building.

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

Ick, so glad that was hidden. And since I know this will get downvoted; look, I respect the craftmanship that goes into that kind of detail, but I personally just hate the aesthetic. Not that I'm a fan of plenum tiles either mind you. Baroque styling is just too busy, it drives my anxiety up the wall.

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

Of course not. Health business is sustainable if it keeps people somewhere in the range between sick and dead. Now you know why it mustn’t be a BUSINESS.

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

I was curious to know if this was real or photoshopped and it is in fact real. This photo was done for a Patagonia catalogue in 1995.

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