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Watching cringey stuff is painful. Our eyes are running away from it, our gut is repulsed, maybe even our muscles are involuntarily contracting. But we can't help it. Teens congratulating their classmates because they are black, a woman licking a toilet bowl in hopes of starting the 'coronavirus challenge'... For some reason, we need to see how these things play out. Even if our body is refusing to allow it.

The subreddit r/Cringetopia is a gold mine for this type of content. With 1.1 million active members constantly sharing some of the cringiest things they can find on the Internet, it's just getting bigger and bigger, too. Continue scrolling and check out what they have collected so far!

#1

It’s Actually Quite Sophisticated Stuff

It’s Actually Quite Sophisticated Stuff

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Frieder Paulus, a psychologist at the Lübeck University in Germany, told Quartz that embarrassment is social: it tells us when we have violated a social norm and makes us feel bad for doing so. But it's not clear why exactly we have the capacity to cringe or as scientists call it, feel vicarious embarrassment.

We feel others' embarrassment because we are empathetic—we imagine how someone else thinks and feels because it determines how we treat others and cooperate with one another. Feeling second-hand embarrassment might be just a byproduct of a more important trait, much like how the belly button is a symbol of the umbilical cord.

#2

Imagine The Conversation

Imagine The Conversation

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#3

Posting Buzzfeed Is Practically Cheating

Posting Buzzfeed Is Practically Cheating

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#4

Hysteria Has Always Been Everywhere

Hysteria Has Always Been Everywhere

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

Why do some people just spew garbage from their mouths about the things they do not know about? It's awful if a tornado drill image can be twisted to form such hate in people.

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#6

He's Also 1 Million Times More Useful Than She'll Ever Be

He's Also 1 Million Times More Useful Than She'll Ever Be

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#7

Rather Be Single And Homeless Than Paying Half Rent

Rather Be Single And Homeless Than Paying Half Rent

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Yikes

Yikes

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

Well her tale was: Son, I'm your grandma and you have a 6 second memory.

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#9

The Definition Of L

The Definition Of L

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Yes

Yes

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

It’s not a bad thing to be selective about what you put in your body.

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#11

Whitewashing

Whitewashing

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

Science and paying attention...might have saved that person a trip to the burn unit.

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#13

I Always Think That Too...

I Always Think That Too...

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This Would Haunt Me For The Rest Of My Life

This Would Haunt Me For The Rest Of My Life

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

It should. Even picking up a child without the parents' permission is questionable.

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#15

This Animal Crossing Shit Is Cringe But Entertaining As Hell

This Animal Crossing Shit Is Cringe But Entertaining As Hell

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Oof

Oof

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#17

Just Do The Challenge, Man

Just Do The Challenge, Man

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

I cannot even type that with my eyes open. Not without peaking at the keyboard from time to time

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#18

I Hate This Sub But This Fits Here So

I Hate This Sub But This Fits Here So

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

If you send someone an unsolicited d-pic , you deserve that message sent to everyone. Your parents, your grandparents, your employer, any friends remaining, and the rest of the world so they know what a disgusting human you are.

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#20

Saying “Ok Boomer” To A Distinguished Scientist Because You Can’t Actually Defend Yourself

Saying “Ok Boomer” To A Distinguished Scientist Because You Can’t Actually Defend Yourself

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#21

What Can I Say

What Can I Say

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#22

Disney Keeps Taking This Down

Disney Keeps Taking This Down

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#23

Honestly More Sad Than Cringe But Wtf Netflix

Honestly More Sad Than Cringe But Wtf Netflix

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#24

Nobody Cares!

Nobody Cares!

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

Wait, you mean some airhead celebrity doing nothing outweighs a human rights issue? Oh, yes. Yes it does. :/

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#26

This Aged Like Milk...

This Aged Like Milk...

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

Well, both were charismatic. They just chose to use that charisma to do horrible things. Try and use yours for good.

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#27

Stop Being Norwegian, You Racist

Stop Being Norwegian, You Racist

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#28

This Is Why I Can't Go To Anime Con

This Is Why I Can't Go To Anime Con

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#29

Accidentally Uploading A Picture Of Yourself On Your Catfish Page

Accidentally Uploading A Picture Of Yourself On Your Catfish Page

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

Well well well!! Look a bit man-ish in that last pic, Sandra!!

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#30

When Your Mom Accidentally Shares Erotica In The Family Chat

When Your Mom Accidentally Shares Erotica In The Family Chat

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Oh God...

Oh God...

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

I can't believe this. What the actual f... I really hope this isn't true and just someone trying to stir some s**t.

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#33

What Is Wrong With People?

What Is Wrong With People?

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Post Title (Required)

Post Title (Required)

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

Honestly, the Post Title (Required) is the funniest thing in this post~ I just... can’t stop laughing for some reason.

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#35

Dentists Gonna Have A Field Trip With This One

Dentists Gonna Have A Field Trip With This One

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I See A Lot Of Vegan Cringe I Here But I Think People Who Are Anti Vegan For No Reason Can Be Cringe Too

I See A Lot Of Vegan Cringe I Here But I Think People Who Are Anti Vegan For No Reason Can Be Cringe Too

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

What a douche. Eat whatever you want, don't brag or shame others about it. It's pretty simple.

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#39

This Man Is 22

This Man Is 22

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

Get a job and buy your own toys. Maybe your family wants you to grow up.

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

lots of kid would be happy to have food for Christmas and you do this???

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cat in a tank
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh god i actually know who this is. i don't follow him anymore.

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

I remember being that age and being greatful when my parents gifted me a bin of tolietpaper, Mac n cheese and other household goods because I had moved out when I was 19.

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

First world problems. This guy needs a real crisis to kick-start his appreciation of life.

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

If you were my kid, I'd take that stuff back to the store! Who raised you to be so stuck-up?

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

What a disgusting way for a human being to act. smh....

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

Bro you have cool t-shirt for free, why can't you give thanks to your family?

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

But, you got a Rick and Morty t-s**t...you are just a little bitch!

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

I would have the urge to pick it up calmly while he is complaining and just leave saying it's going to charity where is will be appreciated far more. Calmly, while chewing off the inside of my lip.

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

awe, boo hoo. Did your family need to spoon feed you Xmas lunch since you are behaving like a baby.

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

Well, it is less than what I got as a kid and even now but I'm still thankful.

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

Last Christmas my brother gave a banana to his niece as a joke. She was super happy and thankful 'cause bananas are her favourite fruit. She was 12 at the time. Imagine if we all would be that grateful for the small things? World would be a fantastic place! (Btw, she later on got her real Christmases present that was some clothing, and was also deeply thankful for it)

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

Where is everybody's sense of humor? It is clearly a JOKE

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

I mean, that haul is very small, but you shouldn't act that ungrateful.

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

With that level of gratitude, I can't wait to see what he get's next year. A rent bill perhaps?

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

No brains, humility, gratefulness or maturity either.

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

Hey, if this idiot does not want it, I'll take it. I love Rick and Morty and Lego.

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

And do his parents and friends still have jobs and their health?

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

I received no presents at all this Christmas (2020) and both my parents are dead. DudeBro needs to bathe in a tub with roid-raging piranhas then be sprayed with salt.

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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

I hate incels like this. At his age many men had died in war, worked their butts off on multiple jobs to go to school or raise a family. His parents need to kick him out.

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

Idk about him but my birthday is in January right at the end. My parents usually split gift ideas between the two cuz it's cheaper and means they don't run out of ideas. Or he could yknow buy those things himself maybe...

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

uhh... Does he know how expensive legos are?! Even the little sets can be up to $30. That shirt looks pretty nice, too. Also, ill take that McDonalds giftcard if you dont want it. If you dont like the things you got, you can probably donate them to a charity, or thrift store. You could also regift the to someone else who might ant them. You can sell them, and buy something that you want, too.

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

That IS a pretty sad haul, though. He’s greedy and annoying, but, one shirt and a McDonald’s gift card and one Lego set is pretty sad. He needs to chill tf out, but I’d be upset too.

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

Hopefully his family sees this and his birthday present is an eviction notice. Can't imagine someone whining like this living on their own.

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

He's 22? what did he get for the parents that paid out thousands raising him. Is he still living at home?

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

'christmas haul' All I'd ever give this pos ist the url of a jobsearch engine.

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

My husband would LOVE the shirt! Got him a Pickle Rick one last year and he wears it once a week!

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I'manoob!
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would actually keep the shirt, cuz it's wearable clothes and a classic👌The legos would be cool to make art out of or something if you didn't want to make the recommended build. And the MCDONALD'S gift card is GOLD!! It equals food you 22 y.o brat!!(excuse my language)

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#40

Ok I Know Tiktok Comes Round A Lot Here But Holy Crap This Is Disgusting..

Ok I Know Tiktok Comes Round A Lot Here But Holy Crap This Is Disgusting..

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#41

Wow, So Relatable!

Wow, So Relatable!

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

Gosh. Life can be so tough sometimes. Our thoughts and prayers are with this poor young woman.

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#42

Caption: "Waited Outside Her Hotel For 46hrs Straight For This Opportunity. Worth It"

Caption: "Waited Outside Her Hotel For 46hrs Straight For This Opportunity. Worth It"

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What A Simp

What A Simp

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Domino's Or Sex?

Domino's Or Sex?

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Pamela24
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Teaching "abstinence-only" simply doesn't work. Teach the kids about safe and consensual sex and about birth control. If you really care about fewer children getting pregnant and requesting abortions, this is the only reasonable way to go. (Nothing wrong in abstinence as an idea, though.)

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#46

"Haha I'm So Quirky"

"Haha I'm So Quirky"

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I'm Stuck In A "How To Play Fortnite" Speech. This Is A College Class

I'm Stuck In A "How To Play Fortnite" Speech. This Is A College Class

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I Think He's Lost His Mind

I Think He's Lost His Mind

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#50

These Fucking Youtubers

These Fucking Youtubers

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