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Probably most of us have heard of the saying 'Hakuna Matata', which means 'no worries' in Swahili. The famous phrase was popularized by the Disney animated movie 'The Lion King' and inspired Paris-based photographer Thomas Subtil to create a lighthearted photo series about life without a care in the world.

It all started in 2013 when the artist traveled to Kenya and discovered a completely different, wonderful world. A world where elephants balance precariously on one leg on a tight-rope tied between two trees, where giraffes hang their washed clothes to dry and zebras fly. Subtil masterfully transformed vast African landscapes into unexpected phantasmagoria.

The artist described his photo manipulation series as "the real-life of African wild animals", well, at least how he imagines the adorable animals act when people are not watching. He uses digital art techniques in order to create imaginative realities.

Subtil also created the 'Animetro' photography art series where he imagines various wild animals discovering the Paris metro. Just like ordinary people, they wait for the metro train and try to find a place in this underground metal box. Recently, the artist published creative photos from his 'Hakuna Matata 2' and 'Colored' series.

Curious about his unique art? Scroll down the page and check out the unexpected and imaginative animal life!

More info: Facebook | youtube.com | thomassubtil.com

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Enuya
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This panda is about to realizing that it was adopted.

Russian Otaku
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want the author to explain his story on how the panda got to africa

Analyn Lahr
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now I need to know how the panda got to Africa.

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    HANS
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They said the silver lining was here somewhere!

    Some Dude
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A mouse: How's the weather up there?

    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You look a little under the weather.

    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hey Frank." "Hey Joe. What's new?" "Its raining, Frank."

    Enuya
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone here is in a bad mood...

    Denise Mirto
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the weather is different up here

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    BG Reynolds
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that we have some privacy....

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    HANS
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More than just a meerkat.

    glowworm2
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Saving the world, one Serengeti at a time. It's Super Meerkat!

    Enuya
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like to watch a TV serie about Super Meerkat. "In sunlight it's just a typical meerkat. By night, it fight for the justice on the streets... ekhem... desert! "

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    Aria FAFAT
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom said I could be anything when I grew up! So I became Superman!!

    Woltax
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    „Held der Steine“ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_EZd3lsmxudu3IQzpTzOgw

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    Meowton Mewsk
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish life was this carefree for elephants. The best animals in the kingdom.

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    Night Owl
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A "F*** you" to physics and gravity. What a graceful rebel!

    Bluebell Rizzi
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This bothers me so much :'D love it though

    larry vice
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the feel of tension and grace....well done!

    Orsolya
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    I'm sorry but I don't find this humorous at all. It looks like something an elephant would be forced to do in a circus. Actually quite a few of these pictures are like that. Others are nice, but I prefer wild animals in their natural habitat, acting normal, left alone, in peace.

    glowworm2
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are all photo manipulations. No animals were actually harmed in the making of these pictures.

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    HANS
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The force is strange with this one!

    Full Name
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't tell. Is he with the dark side or the light?

    Aria FAFAT
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THE GARGOYLE KING!!!!! (Riverdale haha, sorry, I had to)

    Enuya
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now, this looks creepy. I bet one day this zebra will try to summon The Elder Ones.

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    Bobbi Newell
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "And Sheila said to Moira that she was eating waaay too much bamboo, well you should have SEEN the way Moira flipped out..."

    Janina Prado
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then Sheila said to Moira "but I don't mean that in a bad way."

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    Mainza Munsanje
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From the back of the strippey-fast zebra to the large-slow elephant, Panda is making her rounds of her Safari kingdom.

    Analyn Lahr
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That panda must be on a safari.

    glowworm2
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Elephant Uber will always pick you up, no matter your location.

    Ronel du Plessis
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On a lazy Sunday afternoon drive... or is it ride

    Jackson Allinder
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    dat pandas fluffyness is over 9,000!!!!

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    HANS
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this how Skywalker started?

    Heet's Videos
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At the first sight I thought that the front most giraffe was weaving a hand which turned out to be another giraffe

    Monie Luvs
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the search of rainbows are we?! Lol.

    Jackson Allinder
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey get your hear out of the clouds, get back to class

    Kwj
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love to have this picture in my livingroom :D

    Mainza Munsanje
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Those giraffes, always have their heads in the clouds! Smh *facepalm*"

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    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothin' but striped butts as far as you can see - and him.

    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hard to tell where one if us starts and another ends, isn't it.

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    glowworm2
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am getting Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree vibes from this, and it's so adorable!

    Bobbi Newell
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too! "I'm just a black and white rain cloud, hovering over the Serengeti..."

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    Gwen Pollock
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sings... "I'm just a little black and white rain cloud. Hovering over the Serengeti!"

    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They said, "Air travel is the best way to see Africa." They were right.

    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Are you getting this Phil? 'Cause I'm not doing it again."

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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Graceful landing...

    Nicky Joubert
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think pennywise the clown was here

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    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack .... Did you land On the candlestick again?

    JustABobcat
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A unicorn that happens to be big-boned doing a handstand.

    K.R.
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Disney's Fantasia anyone?

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    Aria FAFAT
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'scuse me, is there any space in there?

    Full Name
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No shirt, no shoes, no service.

    Sarav
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of madagascar "Marty" ;)

    Debbie
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Looking for my boyfriend, 17 feet, 4 inches, cream in color with brown patches - Seen him around?"

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    Turnip and a Frog
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so funny 😂 look at those flip-flops 😂

    Susann Campbell
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gerald , are you skinny dipping again?

    Kwj
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This picture is awesome! absolutely love it.

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    glowworm2
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would watch this buddy cop movie.

    SykesDaMan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you please fly a little lower??? I'm too old for this s**t anyway!!!

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    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "How do you like this, Clyde? Don't say I drive like your grandma again."

    Binxyminxem
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The look on the gorilla's face! 😁😁😁

    irenetheavocado
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please keep tongues inside the vehicle at all times!

    Aria FAFAT
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG, Harry and Ron are Animagus's (Animagi/Animagus's) ??? I NEVER KNEW

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    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just one? The hyenas got two j-johns.

    Desiré Yen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if the porteloo is for stallions or mares, or if it's unisex😁

    glowworm2
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm waiting for the a*****e lion to arrive to tip it over!

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    Jacqueline Conway
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Naughty lion, bunking the metro fare!

    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What?? Sid said it was a limbo challenge.

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    Freya the Wanderer
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fare evasion! Naughty, naughty, naughty.

    Pretty Pangolin
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't blame him, he doesn't have pockets to carry a token.

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    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guess what people. A lot of things are going to start happening now.

    Cláudia Santos
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spider pig, spider pig... lol! Sorry but it's the first thing that comes to my mind...

    Full Name
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's wearing a big top tent. Great, now I have that circus tune in my head.

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    Night Owl
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    American flag or/and bacon ---- Superpig

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    Night Owl
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    New version of "Town Musicians of Bremen" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Town_Musicians_of_Bremen

    Rae Sloan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "oh I just can't wait to be king"

    Reilly Beryll
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “I just can’t wait to be King!!”

    Grumpy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Oh I just can't WAIT to be king!"

    Aria FAFAT
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh I just cant wait to be kiiiiiiing

    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hold it steady, Erma. I'm just about there." - "Hurry up guys. Garth's hooves are giving me a headache." - "So I suppose you think You should have stood on My back, Elle?" - "Cut it out you two. Artie is trying to land. Don't distract him, or we'll end up in a pile in the dirt." - "I thought thats what we are now." - "No, we're a tower by of living art. A natural sculpture." - "Actually, you're all just heavy." - "Are we done yet?"

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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    reminds me of https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS65c6VP570K0ZxSe7QUiBYeg01hO3PaG569nmuAg0fHLOuVt-o:

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    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *I'm sooo in love with you.* The duet sounds good tonight.

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    diane a
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmm - whos laundry is that? cant see any long johns, polo necks or very long scarves

    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Dang girl, I hate laundry day. We gotta plant some trees in this neighborhood."

    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Its Timmy's; he's still a baby."

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    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I said, 'heel'. Don't start acting up now, we're almost home. Be good, or no treats."

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    Rae Sloan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I" saw a peanut stand, heard a rubber band And seen a needle wink its eye But I be done seen about everything When I see an elephant fly"

    Enuya
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "They said I can be whoever I want, so I became a bird."

    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'm not sure this is how Icarus or Dumbo did it."

    diane a
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww - reminded me of original Disney Dumbo - with his clown hat and the little feather in his trunk so he could fly

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    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hello? Operator, connect me to the police. I want to report a flying monkey. ... No, I haven't been drinking."

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    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "All those idiots are off migrating. I say, the best view is from the top of loop #9."

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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I hope this doesn't have a looooop!"

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    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Why can't we keep them? They're so cute." - "I know, but they're a trip hazard."

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    Slune
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fashionable women in high heels going on a shopping spree.

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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Thanks for letting me come home with you, Frank." - "You can thank Eddie. He's taking Ike home, and that would have left you alone out there."

    Binxyminxem
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like th zebra is asking the giraffe "when is our train arriving?"

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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How far away is the train now, Hank?

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    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    12 km? Who are they kidding?

    diane a
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shhh - just go behind the bush

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    Bobbi Newell
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Next on our tour, we have the Noah's Ark exhibit!"

    Wyndmere
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    "Dad, dad. ... Dad, I gotta go. Will you take me?" - "I'm leading the parade, son. Can't you hold it 10 more minutes?"

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    Full Name
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rhino dad "Jolene, why couldn't you find yourself something in the equidae family? If your grandma finds out you're going out with a pachyderm she'll have a fit. You know how she is"

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    Chelle Jones
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they lived happily ever after.

    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I told you when we started dating; I'm allergic to monkeys, Thomas."

    Ona Reichart
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    I told you 2 for the last time to knock it off! Don't make me pull over...….