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If you read Bored Panda, you've probably heard about the subreddit r/Cringetopia — an online community whose members torture each other with the cringiest content they can find. But if you missed it and this is the first time you're hearing about this corner of the internet, fire up our earlier publications here and here and catch up.

Nobody is too good to get a pass from these folks. Whether you're just a "prank YouTuber" using dirty tricks to clickbait viewers into watching your video, or a famous singer who is having a quarantine meltdown in a multi-million dollar home, if your behavior caused someone to suffer from second-hand embarrassment, chances are, it will earn you a feature.

While covering the subreddit, we noticed there was one group of people who consistently ended up there. Parents. And believe me when I say it, moms and dads know plenty of original tricks to make themselves the stars of r/Cringetopia. So we at Bored Panda decided to see how many we can find.

Eventually, we decided to expand our search beyond the subreddit, going through the entire internet and compiling this list for you to enjoy. Or hate. Think of it as a collaboration between us and r/Cringetopia.

#1

It’s Time To D D D D D D D D Duel

It’s Time To D D D D D D D D Duel

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#2

It's Great That My Parents Still Love Each Other After 30 Years, But I Wish My Mom Knew How Group Messaging Works

It's Great That My Parents Still Love Each Other After 30 Years, But I Wish My Mom Knew How Group Messaging Works

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We managed to get in touch with the moderators of the subreddit and one of them, Fjallmadur, was kind enough to have a little chat with us. They said that it's pretty hard to pinpoint who exactly appears on it the most.

"It really varies with what kind of content gets posted here. This subreddit definitely works on counterculture flavor of the month type of things, so if something stupid is getting popular on the rest of the internet, the users of this subreddit are probably going to criticize it," Fjallmadur told Bored Panda.

As of this article, r/Cringetopia has 1.7 million subscribers, so it's natural that the mods have plenty to do. "We have a great team that handles the subwide rule-breaking and sitewide rule-breaking content. Of course, things slip through the cracks, and people who live online get very offended if something that they disagree with comes across their monitor, but our team does the best that we can to stay in compliance with the Reddit admins," Fjallmadur explained.

With so many people belonging to the community, moms and dads have their representation too. "I'm sure there are parents here. I am a parent myself," Fjallmadur said.

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#4

Sometimes Insane Is Just A Birth Defect!

Sometimes Insane Is Just A Birth Defect!

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#5

Is This Funny Or Nah

Is This Funny Or Nah

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A few years ago, the TV channel Gold also got interested in the subject. But they wanted to hear it from the kids. So they asked over 2,000 people what their most embarrassing parent moments were.

Coming in first place with 57% was watching love scenes in films with parents. Closely behind with 48% was what often comes afterward: parents discussing the act. Number three was parents using "youth" language (think YOLO, LOL, and OMG). Next, public displays of affection between parents with 36%.

While you could make the case that parents and everything related to sex is quite terrifying when you have to experience it as their child, I think we all can agree that holding hands and a little tongue is way better than shouting and throwing plates.

#6

My Father Tracking Me While I’m On A Date

My Father Tracking Me While I’m On A Date

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

I don't get the whole parent tracking. Like, she could do whatever she wanted in the restroom of any of these places. For gods sake, stop treating daughters like they are your chattel.

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Came Across This Parent On Twitter

Came Across This Parent On Twitter

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Like Fjallmadur said in earlier interviews with Bored Panda, people recently have gotten offended and tried to incorrectly label r/Cringetopia as a right-wing, white supremacist, and anti-LGBT subreddit. "That is the furthest from the truth," the mod highlighted.

"We have a very diverse team of people from all walks of life, and we continue to discuss mod policy amongst ourselves with everyone, whether they be new mods or ones who've been here from the beginning, to decide what gets removed and what stays. Tensions nowadays are high, of course, but we are committed to providing a subreddit that breaks the walls of division and allows a place where everyone can enjoy cringy content regardless of their principles."

#9

I Have Several Questions

I Have Several Questions

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#10

Mom Wants To Get Her 5 Year Old Child A Tattoo

Mom Wants To Get Her 5 Year Old Child A Tattoo

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

I recall reading about a parent forcing a tattoo on his kid. The dad was jailed and must pay restitution to his son when he is released.

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#11

Great Parenting

Great Parenting

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

Decided to teach my kids early about the sexualization and dehumanization of women.

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I guess an important thing to remember is that appearing on r/Cringetopia (or on this list) doesn't automatically mean that everyone is mocking you to the core of your existence. It's just that people think you acted funny once.

Of course, it's scary. Neurologists and psychologists have proposed that the pain of social rejection is similar to the pain of physical injury, yet more memorable than the latter. No wonder we avoid it.

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But nobody's perfect. So why not just laugh at yourself?

#12

Really Bad Parenting

Really Bad Parenting

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

The problem with stupid people is that they don't know they are stupid.

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#14

My "Mother" When I Commented Facts On Her Anti-Vax Posts

My "Mother" When I Commented Facts On Her Anti-Vax Posts

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#15

Shooting A Schools Computer Because Your Daughter Is Talking To Boys...

Shooting A Schools Computer Because Your Daughter Is Talking To Boys...

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

I'm going to go out on a limb and say this dude owns more than one red hat.

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#18

Parental Love

Parental Love

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

Not my cup of tea. However, you can see the love for his kid. Cringe, maybe, good day? Most likely.

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#19

Listen To Your Parents

Listen To Your Parents

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#21

Broke Single Mother

Broke Single Mother

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

This post must be.related to the one saying "I wish we could chose our baby's father" :)))

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#22

My Mom Is Putting Up Cameras In My Room Now

My Mom Is Putting Up Cameras In My Room Now

The Reddit user talked to Bored Panda about the unusual situation: “My mother is out quite a bit, so maybe that was the reason she put up the camera. Maybe she felt that she needed to watch me while she was out, but she never told me the exact reason.” They also said that they have “already confronted” their mother “with the argument that what she's doing is illegal and an invasion of privacy. So now I've taken them down and plan to keep taking the cameras down if she puts up more.”

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#23

This Sticker

This Sticker

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#24

Eventually She Will Hate Her Parents For This

Eventually She Will Hate Her Parents For This

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

Kviiilyn. Wow. Unique. Her best friend must be Airwrecka (pronounced Erika).

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#26

I’m Sure This 10-Year-Old Kid Made His Own Informed Decision To Support Trump After Reviewing His Stances On Public Policy

I’m Sure This 10-Year-Old Kid Made His Own Informed Decision To Support Trump After Reviewing His Stances On Public Policy

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#27

Parents Of A Friend, Found On Facebook:

Parents Of A Friend, Found On Facebook:

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#28

Dad Posts This Convo He Had With My 8 Year Old Brother. Then Tags 40 People To Make Sure They All Like His Sexism. 😐

Dad Posts This Convo He Had With My 8 Year Old Brother. Then Tags 40 People To Make Sure They All Like His Sexism. 😐

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

What do you call a douche that always needs a weapon? Scared.

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

I always carry a penknife. It's not a weapon, it's a tool. The part I use most often is the can opener/screwdriver because it's great as a screwdriver or to lever things open or countless other things. I don't think a day goes by when I don't use it.

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

I'm a woman and usually have a little knife in by bag, as it simply is an useful tool (more universal and takes less space than scissors). And I'm not the only woman I know doing so.

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

Well clearly you're a man then. We all know that it's the ownership of a knife that determines your sex! /s

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

well due to patriarchy and objectification of women which causes their clothes to lack pockets to avoid "lines", it follows that if women want to carry a knife (which they should, to protect themselves against idiots like this), they would need to keep it in a fabulous purse or somesuch.

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

hmmm... I guess I'm a man because I have a swiss army knife in my pocket most of the time. Also pepper spray.

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

This asshole has no idea what we women have in our purses, since our clothes never seem to c9me with pockets big enough to hide a knife. Remember dumbass, purses are bigger than pockets. They can also be heavy enough to become the weapons themselves.

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

A purse is the perfect size for a nice, shiny gun. Wonder what this horrible misogynist would say about all the women with concealed carry licenses packing heat inside their handbags.

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

What do you can it when you ask your son misogynistic questions? Child abuse

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

Sounds like some of the dumb sh.t my father would say

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

People who believe that they need to be armed to check the mail, probably shouldn't be allowed to arm themselves.

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

To be fair, I usually have a craft knife in my pocket, so I guess that makes me a man. Gender reassignment made easy

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

I'm a girl and I have several within arm's length at the moment- weaponry is not dependent on gender.

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

I am a girl and I have a pocketknife on me at all times. It comes in very handy if I break a nail or need to open a letter.

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

So... to transition, all I need to do is find a knife to put in my pocket? I should've thought of this!

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

As a second-degree black belt: if you take martial arts, not only do you eventually learn how to defend yourself in a range of scenarios(hand-to-hand defense, knife defense, gun defense…), but one of the first things you learn about is self-control.

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

Wait. I have a knife in my pocket for cutting twine on hay bales. Was I supposed to spontaneously grow a penis? I guess I need the number for the gender police so they can rectify this situation. 🤔

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

hmmmmm im pretty sure using fists instead of tools is far more manlier

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

What do I call a man with a knife in his pocket? Someone who has the weapon I can use on him and call it self defence

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

What do you call a man/woman/them/xi/etc with absolutely no sense of humor? ... A liberal!!! Ok! Let's see the responses!

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

All the best comedians and satirists are liberals. Appreciation of humor requires a modicum of intelligence, and that leaves most conservatives SOL.

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

This seems just like any dad humor. But the fact that dude tagged hella people like he was some kinda genius is weird

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

No, you see jokes are funny. This crap appeals to people with a single-digit IQ and even fewer front teeth.

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#29

I Rolled My Eyes Way Too Hard.

I Rolled My Eyes Way Too Hard.

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#30

Parents Who Do This And Then Wonder Why Their Kid's Getting Bullied At School

Parents Who Do This And Then Wonder Why Their Kid's Getting Bullied At School

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#32

My Mom Accidentally Got Hold Of My Instagram Acc And Sent This To My High School Friend. I Didn't Know This Happend Until Now

My Mom Accidentally Got Hold Of My Instagram Acc And Sent This To My High School Friend. I Didn't Know This Happend Until Now

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

The above sentence is in the Indian language "Telugu" It means "If you want you also play" and "It's good"

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#33

Think About My Child's Genitalia!

Think About My Child's Genitalia!

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#34

Responsible Parenting

Responsible Parenting

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

Holiday trees are pagan, not Christian. Bringing a live tree into your house and putting lights on it is sympathetic magic to hasten the return of Spring.

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#36

My Mom Friend Sent This To Me Today

My Mom Friend Sent This To Me Today

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

yet, somehow, they believe in the fiction that is their religious brainwashing

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#38

My 2nd Year Of College (20f) I Went To My Friends 21st Birthday And I Texted My Mom When I Arrived To Let Her Know My Phone Was Going To Be Charging Across The Room, She Had My Locations On - Less Than 20 Minutes Later The Cops Were At My Friends Door. Wasn’t Invited To Many Parties After That!

My 2nd Year Of College (20f) I Went To My Friends 21st Birthday And I Texted My Mom When I Arrived To Let Her Know My Phone Was Going To Be Charging Across The Room, She Had My Locations On - Less Than 20 Minutes Later The Cops Were At My Friends Door. Wasn’t Invited To Many Parties After That!

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#39

My Mother's Cringe Bumper Stickers. No My Flash Wasn't On It Was The Reflection Of The Sun.

My Mother's Cringe Bumper Stickers. No My Flash Wasn't On It Was The Reflection Of The Sun.

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#40

Rogue Karen Upset About Inclusion

Rogue Karen Upset About Inclusion

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

Dude all boys need to get this info. Have u seen how clueless they r about female bodies

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