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Rules are necessary to maintain order and civil interactions. They are the guidelines to follow when the inner compass is conflicted or you’re simply unsure of how to behave. And even though most of the rules for public places have become commonsensical, once every blue moon, you may face something completely unexpected. A restriction that’s so oddly specific, you can’t help but wonder what happened here to have led to such a rule.

Bizarre public place regulations are a more common phenomenon than you might think. There’s even an entire subreddit dedicated to the best of them. For instance, a request asking people to yell out not a squirrel when returning books or a ban on playing volleyball at a certain time, in a certain direction. We have put some of the most interesting examples shared by the ‘Oddly Specific Rules’ community members onto this list for you today. Scroll down to find the peculiar rules and enjoy.

#1

It Started Off So Polite

It Started Off So Polite

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Austin Sauce
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3 years ago (edited)

He got angrier as the sign was made

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    #2

    Poor Keith

    Poor Keith

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    freakingbee (they/them)
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    poor squirrel

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    #3

    ...again?

    ...again?

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    * ~ l a s a n y a ~ *
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Bear: Oops, I did it again teehee

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    #4

    What Happened?!

    What Happened?!

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    freakingbee (they/them)
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    i want to know what those "recent events" were

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    #5

    This Question From My Job Application Still Confuses Me I Have No Idea How To Respond

    This Question From My Job Application Still Confuses Me I Have No Idea How To Respond

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    TonyTee
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    “I’m under the age of 18 because I only have a Birthday once a year and it hasn’t been for 18 years yet.”

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    #6

    This Is A Big Problem In My Hometown

    This Is A Big Problem In My Hometown

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    Jesse Setliffe
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I have a few questions

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    #7

    This Sign Posted At A Tatoo Artist’s Shop

    This Sign Posted At A Tatoo Artist’s Shop

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    Karri Berkowitz
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    They should let the child/children take turns giving the tattoo

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    #8

    Gotta Feel Bad For Those Sandwich Artists

    Gotta Feel Bad For Those Sandwich Artists

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    freakingbee (they/them)
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    "haunt your own house" lmaoo

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    #9

    Classic Zoo Behavior

    Classic Zoo Behavior

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    Lauren Ward
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    But the ducks go quackers over them

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    #10

    Don't Tell Me How To Live Dangerously

    Don't Tell Me How To Live Dangerously

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    Lauren S
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    So um. My 6 year old can read now and randomly shouts out things he sees on signs. I’m not sure I want to explain this to a first grader.

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    #11

    I'm Sorry, What Now?

    I'm Sorry, What Now?

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    LavenderHippoInAJar
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    That's what the seagulls said...

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    #12

    It’s The Raccoon Choice, Not Yours

    It’s The Raccoon Choice, Not Yours

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    David
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Do not squeeze racoon to force poop. It is raccoon choice to poop on lucky people. Pig is less picky. Pig will poop on unlucky people too.

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    #13

    If There’s A Sign, There’s A Story

    If There’s A Sign, There’s A Story

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    Loverboy
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    At the hospital: "I just slipped and fell on it doc, I swear."

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    #14

    Do You Think Screaming Is Allowed Though?

    Do You Think Screaming Is Allowed Though?

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    freakingbee (they/them)
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    i scream

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    #15

    These Instructions Before The Exam

    These Instructions Before The Exam

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    freakingbee (they/them)
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    *quietly cries*

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    #16

    The Fact That This Had To Be Put Up

    The Fact That This Had To Be Put Up

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    freakingbee (they/them)
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    tiktok should be strictly prohibited most places

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    #17

    No Cussing Please

    No Cussing Please

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    freakingbee (they/them)
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited)

    dammmn . _ _____

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    #18

    Don't Act Cool

    Don't Act Cool

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    Austin Sauce
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    But I need to keep track of the visions in my eyes!

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    #19

    I Wonder How Many Babies Got Hit Before They Put This Up

    I Wonder How Many Babies Got Hit Before They Put This Up

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    Mad Dragon
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Probably stems from that short video of someone throwing a cheese slice onto a crying baby’s head, causing them to stop crying in surprise. Probably worked for a few seconds, but definitely not a viable long-term solution.

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    #20

    Normal Weapons Are Fine Though. Just No Nuclear

    Normal Weapons Are Fine Though. Just No Nuclear

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    G o l d f i s h
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    tacobell should also be banned, as part of rule #2...

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    #21

    Found In A Band Room

    Found In A Band Room

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    JoyfulZebra
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    But do they have a highway to hell?

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    #22

    I Always Say "The Horn Of Gondor" Louder Than Necessary

    I Always Say "The Horn Of Gondor" Louder Than Necessary

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    Austin Sauce
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Then I will applaud their farts

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    #23

    Celine..... Denied!!

    Celine..... Denied!!

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    freakingbee (they/them)
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    aw man :(

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    #24

    Aw Dang, Now I Have To Find Another Gas Station

    Aw Dang, Now I Have To Find Another Gas Station

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    Burnt Bagel
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Florida or Texas?

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    #25

    Spotted At A Local Ice Cream Store

    Spotted At A Local Ice Cream Store

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    Austin Sauce
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    The best I can do for you is Bob’s Wallaby Hut about a mile down the road

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    #26

    Where'd Y'all Go

    Where'd Y'all Go

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    Toast Ghost
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Ah darn, there goes my weekend

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    #27

    None

    None

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    freakingbee (they/them)
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    tee hee

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    #28

    Sat Test Registration Requires You To Upload A Photo Of Yourself. Apparently More Than One Person Has Uploaded A Photo Of Their Dog

    Sat Test Registration Requires You To Upload A Photo Of Yourself. Apparently More Than One Person Has Uploaded A Photo Of Their Dog

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    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    But what if you're a really smart dog? So smart you're taking the SATs? Blatant discrimination!

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    #29

    How Often Does This Happen?

    How Often Does This Happen?

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    David
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    If you are going to eat carpet please do it in the band closet

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    #30

    Peter Pan Is Banned

    Peter Pan Is Banned

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    Jesse Setliffe
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    We all float together or not at all, young man!

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    #31

    Found In A Japanese Ancient House During The Visit

    Found In A Japanese Ancient House During The Visit

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    Cat Maglev
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    the fact they had to put this up XD

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    #32

    No Poop In The Shower

    No Poop In The Shower

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    SlightlyTarnished
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    If you've every stayed in a hostel or camp ground, you understand.

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    #33

    I Like To Imagine This Was One Singular, Significant Incident For Someone

    I Like To Imagine This Was One Singular, Significant Incident For Someone

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    Loverboy
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I'd like to know what caused this.

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    #34

    Better Have Your Poop Knife Handy

    Better Have Your Poop Knife Handy

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    Mrs. Mustang
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    What do you do when you leave your tape measure at home???

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    #35

    Don't Hold Your Breath

    Don't Hold Your Breath

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    Islandchild
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    As a kid I used to float in the water face down and see how long I could hold my breath. It took a while for me to realise why it was freaking the adults out.

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    #36

    Weirdest Sticker On This Cafe's Coffee Grinder

    Weirdest Sticker On This Cafe's Coffee Grinder

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    Loverboy
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    The bones add a buttery, slightly salty taste to my coffee though :(

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    #37

    Throwing Confetti Is A No-Go

    Throwing Confetti Is A No-Go

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    jiajun xiao
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Translation: Please don't throw tissues in the urinal

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    #38

    I Guess The "Rule" Version Is Do Not Attempt To Bounce The Lip Gloss, It Will Shatter

    I Guess The "Rule" Version Is Do Not Attempt To Bounce The Lip Gloss, It Will Shatter

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    Jake B
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Glad they cleared that up.

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    #39

    This Sign In An Open Field Near The Golden Gate Bridge

    This Sign In An Open Field Near The Golden Gate Bridge

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    LavenderHippoInAJar
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    ... did they mean AM?

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    #40

    You Could Get Double-Towed

    You Could Get Double-Towed

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    LavenderHippoInAJar
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I mean, 2am-10am is a subset of any time

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    #41

    Do Not Smell The Flavor

    Do Not Smell The Flavor

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    David
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I totally trust the in depth research that obviously went into that warning.

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    #42

    But... Why

    But... Why

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    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Before or after flushing?

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    #43

    Absolutely No Trumpets

    Absolutely No Trumpets

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    Basil (they/them)
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Saxophones are ok tho, right?

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    #44

    Guess I’m Not The Only Patient Who Suffers From Sticky Fingers

    Guess I’m Not The Only Patient Who Suffers From Sticky Fingers

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    Kimberly Puchniarz
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    They must have had an old friend of mine as a patient. She used to empty everything in the room into her purse. She took one of those very bright hot lights used for gynecological exams and accidentally burned down her house!! Karma?

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    #45

    Ummmm Ok Then

    Ummmm Ok Then

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    Lauren S
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I read that as “arms” three times before I realized…

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    #46

    This Toilet Is Special

    This Toilet Is Special

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    LavenderHippoInAJar
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    The underlines really make this even better

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    #47

    At Least The Spelling Is Flawless

    At Least The Spelling Is Flawless

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    LeeAnne B
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Or fish. For the love of all that is good in the world.

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    #48

    Hands Only

    Hands Only

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    freakingbee (they/them)
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    what about hand satanizing?

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    #49

    Some A**hole Probably Blasted An Attendent

    Some A**hole Probably Blasted An Attendent

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    Loverboy
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Probably not, someone more than likely just got water or similar all over the glass.

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    #50

    From A Local Ketchup Packaging

    From A Local Ketchup Packaging

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    BigSteveT
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Those countries prohibit the import of poisonous foods. Thank Odin I live in 'merica. Fk yeah!

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    #51

    No Title Needed

    No Title Needed

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    Jake B
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    You’ll get cold feet

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    #52

    Sober People Stay Away

    Sober People Stay Away

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    Der Kommissar
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Now I know where I'm going on vacation

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    #53

    Buying Bread? You Need Real Dough

    Buying Bread? You Need Real Dough

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    Loverboy
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    This isn't really strange, a lot of places prefer cash to credit cards since credit card companies will charge sometimes.

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    #54

    Please Do Cocaine In The Bathroom

    Please Do Cocaine In The Bathroom

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    OmBoyGanesh
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Isn’t that what bathrooms are for?

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    #55

    Gets Better If You Know Thai

    Gets Better If You Know Thai

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    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Thai: Do not step on sink. (from the reddit link under the photo).

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    #56

    Dont Be A S*itter

    Dont Be A S*itter

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    The happy frog
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I recon it’s that one person who announces when they’re going to poo in the chat

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    #57

    This Really Specific Sign

    This Really Specific Sign

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    John Topper
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Please use either hand to purchase a better camera.

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    #58

    Yes Sir

    Yes Sir

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    Lulu John
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Oddly specific

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    #59

    Well, There Goes My Weekend

    Well, There Goes My Weekend

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    Brenda
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    😆 🤣 😂

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    #60

    I'd Love To See The Reason Behind This One

    I'd Love To See The Reason Behind This One

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    C.O. Shea
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Because small children gnaw on and ingest things that kill them.

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    #61

    Well, Ok Then

    Well, Ok Then

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    Der Kommissar
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    ya dirty perv

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    #62

    Found In Chicago School Of Art Institute Dorms

    Found In Chicago School Of Art Institute Dorms

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    KayLo
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited)

    This doesn’t seem that crazy to me, allergies can be so dangerous. I had a coworker who had an anaphylactic reaction to a honeydew melon, epi for the win.

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    #63

    Brrrr

    Brrrr

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    Austin Sauce
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited)

    This ice cream sign is double dipped

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    #64

    Wonder What Happened Here

    Wonder What Happened Here

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    in.love.with.taylor.swift
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    repeat

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