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Growing up I've always been a fan of the macabre and darker aspects of art and literature. Edward Gorey's Gashlycrumb Tinies was that perfect blend of creepy content with a playful style that made it easy to absorb while looking at unfortunate accidents. I wanted to pay tribute to Edward Gorey and create my own ABC's of demise.

I also wanted to share this creation with my fans and released it through my clothing brand, Any Means Necessary, which has been an extension of my art through prints, books, and clothing and has allowed us to raise awareness on mental health through dark art through my 2016 and 2018 series, Inktober Illness.

You can grab the book here

More info: amnclothing.com | Instagram | Facebook | shawncossart.com | twitter.com | youtube.com

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Zoe Hoesley
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This girl is one fireeeee this girl is on fireeeeeee

Beans On Butter
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

F is for Frank who was stabbed through the eye

Ellen Woods
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was it too difficult to put the Alphabet in order?

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

The entries change positions based on how many people upvote or downvote. So they were probably entered in order but the way Bored Panda lists work is in order from most liked to least liked instead of alphabetically.

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I've been an artist as far back as I can remember, from being 5 years old drawing dinosaurs, to my teenage years drawing horror creatures. I started out with just pencils at first and then ventured into the world of acrylics and oils before I found my comfort in watercolor and digital illustration.

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    Smart blobfish
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omg i love this type of humor so much

    Courtney Christelle
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Graphic novel, Johnny the Homicidal Maniac. I think you'd like it.

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    Beans On Butter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    B is for Billy who was eaten by ghouls

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

    My name is Bethanie and this is my worst fear

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

    This is exactly why I don't babysit anymore

    Akshara Panduga
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I am next. maybe I should not have plucked all that barbie heads off

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

    this IMMEDIATELY REMINDS ME OF INVADER ZIM

    Bacony Cakes
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when you try to watch a video remotely related to children's cartoons on youtube

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

    Toxic positivity in a nutshell

    Saturn Rings
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Everything will be okay” “Stay positive” “Don’t give up” “Nothing is impossible”

    Beans On Butter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    K is for Kimmy who was shot in the head

    Zeke White
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    flowey finally took frisks advice but took it too far

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    I think the darkness is intriguing. I've always rooted for the villains and am always excited to see new creature designs as they always tend to be more interesting than the protagonists in films and comics.

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

    🤢 this is gross

    Jef Bateman
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leprosy (Hansen's disease) doesn't actually make body parts fall off. People with leprosy lose sensations, and their fingers, toes, etc. are often nibbled off by rats. I'm letting you know in case you want this alphabet book to be part of your child's educational program.

    Neva Nevičica
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone else searching for his first leter and thinking about dying this way?:D

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    Courtney Christelle
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What happens when people keep telling you to smile.

    Beans On Butter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    C is for Curt with disease in the brain

    Vera Paradiso
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    its like the people in mother the promised neverland

    Lil_Tae_29
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    I can feel this, ppl calling me cute when we do google meets, I hate it

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    The most challenging part of the creative process is taking the initial concept that I see in my mind and trying to translate it as closely as possible onto the medium I create it in. Sometimes it works, and other times it's a train wreck that if I'm lucky ends up coming out better than I had seen in my mind.

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    Beans On Butter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A is for Amber who drowned in a pool

    ali lilley
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want a poster of this. Fantastic artist.

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    Smart blobfish
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why isn't this used by kindergarten teachers? i just cant put my finger on it

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

    Nah they do use it on the special kids that is why there are so many murders

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    Beans On Butter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    J is for Johnny, who was bitten by snakes

    Ozymandias73
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The "If I fits I sits" mantra doesn't always work well.

    Bouche Clay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jennie, unlike cats, is not liquid.

    The weird one!
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and in wich jenny doesn't have a spine

    Simon T
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where did I put my bleach-

    Jennie-Lind Normand
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG, I love that it is my spelling of Jennie! It is so hard to find things with that spelling!

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    I just love creating. Taking a blank canvas and conjuring up something from nothing. It's the closest thing to being a wizard, and much like a wizard, I can wear pajamas all day while creating.

    I just finished up my first-ever 78-card tarot deck that I successfully raised almost 200k for on Kickstarter, I'm working on a new mental illness series, as well as my first-ever comic book that will one day come out. Hopefully soon. So, stay tuned!

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    Ozymandias73
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's got no strings, to PLEASE HOLD HER DOWN!

    Beans On Butter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    M is for Marie who burned to a crisp

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    Beans On Butter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    N is for Nick who was pummeled by fists

    A. K. Andersson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think Nick might be doing it wrong

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    Beans On Butter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    D is for Daniel derailed on a train

    Akshara Panduga
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OOPS MY HAND SLIPPED said Dave to Dave

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

    I'm starting to regret reading this post . . .

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    Chance Wilson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    look closely at the grenade hand u can see a small skull :>

    Beans On Butter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    P is for Pat who swallowed some glass

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

    Just la dee da. Then boom. Then shock. Then absolute terror in the kids skull

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    Smart blobfish
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i never realized that this could happen when you teleport

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

    It can happen. You might want to teleport through a wall, but it just might malfunction and then get you stuck in the wall to suffocate :D

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

    Failed noclipping be like

    CATMONSTER2018
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reminds me of "Henry Stickmin" Teleporter memes. :)

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

    Lol this is what I feel like when I walk outside

    lily s weakland
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that Miskito looks like the ones from the original Jumanji

    Beans On Butter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Y is for Yessy who fell from a plane

    Ozymandias73
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No idea how she could've got that.

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

    Nope ... too much gore. 😑

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    Beans On Butter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Z is for Zack who simply went insane

    Bouche Clay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Braiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiins.

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    Smart blobfish
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i love this but is it actually possible?

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

    Yep! If you go high enough or go low enough on earth or in space, there is a slight possiblity you may implode :D

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    Beans On Butter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I is for Isaac who lost his front brakes

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    Smart blobfish
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    she ran with them. kids dont do this lol

    Danelle LeGault
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your mom told you not to run with them, Sara

    lily s weakland
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    kids this is why we do not run with scissors

    Giovanna Flores
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember I cut myself with scissors once

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

    What is sad about this is that ppl actually do this

    Beans On Butter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    S is for Stevie who was shot with a bow

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

    Very Wilhelm Busch like

    Petra, princess of Brigid
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was genocide Jack! (asking for more danganronpa friends)

    Dmitri Johnson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    but sarha is not a dude and jack only goes after cute guys and pepol who hurt komru

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

    the problem might be that the pentagram isn't perfect, can't tell from this angle

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

    Honestly I want to try this

    Bacony Cakes
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what you get for being useless, you mute balloon-blowing freak.

    bill marsano
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Terrific art. The captions need polishing, though. Nevertheless, this can be turned into propfit and maybe even a little bit of fame.

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    Theoretical Empiricist
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, it's a pretty common problem. Always have someone else go over your math before playing with uranium.

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

    Oh yeah I remember Uri he’s from AoT

    Beans On Butter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    U is for Urich who was trampled by hooves

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

    Uranium fever has done and got her down.

    Ozymandias73
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He found it at the convenience store next to the Plutonium. ;) iykyk

    Xander Gonzalez
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my dads name is uri and he is a scientist

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

    It looks like the people who like have their eyes bleed in Stranger Things because of Vecna.

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

    ooo that's a really good illustration! I like it! :D

    Beans On Butter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    H is for Heather who was sealed in a tomb

    Anita Ledford
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I Love these! It's like the Addams Family ABC book!

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

    I do not get it..... may someone help

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

    Hemorrhaging is when someone bleeds out of a part of their body when a blood vessel has been ruptured. A bit like a womans period, but deadlier :D

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    Horten Ho-229
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All these creative ways and then Olivia just blew up

    Beans On Butter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    O is for Olive who lived life too fast

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

    Quoth the Raven "Nevermore."

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

    "But why does Ryan's heart not stop beating?! Why does it not stop!?"

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    Orange Boi
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it would be better if they were put in order but still funny tho

    Tobias the Tiger
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe the only way you can organize posts on this site while keeping the ability to upvote individual ones is to have them organized by their number of upvotes, unfortunately.

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    Shelley DuVal
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Easiest way to find out if you have bowel cancer...

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

    Welp, now I know not to vibrate

    Solid Pileo
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Vanessa Vibrated Violently..... This would make a great adult movie title and plot.....

    Beans On Butter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    V is for Vanessa who fell off a roof