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Talking to The National (the publisher, not the band), Elaine Wallace, senior lecturer in marketing at the National University of Ireland Galway (so many nationals!), said there's a lot of research showing that people like to receive likes and are motivated to seek them. "People engage in all sorts of practices to get them, and it keeps them coming back," Wallace explained.

But the negative psychological effect of the desire to collect likes has been freely admitted for many years by both Facebook and Instagram. In 2016, Instagram's then chief executive, Kevin Systrom, for example, told The Wall Street Journal: "We need to have a place where you feel free to post whatever you want without the nagging fear of, did someone like that or not?"

Years later, however, there's no such place in sight. People still go above and beyond for internet points, trying to impress folks they don't even know. And when I say beyond, I mean burning fellow plane passengers with a high-powered laser and giving up a child after you learn you can't include them in your videos.

To show how desperate some of us are for temporary online fame, we invite you to take a look at the recent posts we found on the subreddit r/justforsocialmedia. But if you scroll through the list and think that's it, fire up our earlier publication on this community. Sadly, there's way more.

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Give Your Grandson A Cake *they* Want

Give Your Grandson A Cake *they* Want

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

Honestly only people with the mentality of a 4 year old would like trump! Poor kid

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Booty Shots At Auschwitz!!!!

Booty Shots At Auschwitz!!!!

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

Absolutely tasteless and downright offensive to all the victims of Auschwitz, the holocaust and their families. Have some respect!

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

My great great family members died in a concentration camp so f**k you

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

I'm sorry so so sorry. As a Black American,I can empathize losing a family member to legalized hatred and murder. Peace to you and your family.✌🏾

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

Unbelievable. I am firmly against doxxing and understand why BP blurred the names, but because this person so proudly posted it herself (with proud friends helping her pose) and acted so anti-Semitic and rude when someone objected, employers deserve to know the identity of these young women so they won't accidentally include such venomous people in their workforce.

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

BP didn't . Google the image - it's blurred everywhere. Which is a pity. These people need something to happen to them to teach them respect.

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

The fact that she said her German ancestors are better than people of Jewish religion makes me wanna vomit, what a vile waste of space

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

...and then the lowest notch was taken down even further.

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

This fcking makes me angry. Disgusting scum, is what they are.

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

So would mine! I had grandfathers and great grandfathers on the French, the German and US side, and partly Jewish, all forced into the war against their will for "their" country. All hated fighting against each other, but they had no choice. We are still ONE family. So sad this had to happen.

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

why would you blur their username, they deserve any bullying they get

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

Complete asshats, and no one needs to see their sad Cellulite butts.

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

Yeah! I am not at all into body-shaming - but with an ass like that, I'd cover it up!

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

Based on the comment, they are just racist pieces of trash…

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

I have been there a few years ago, was crying when a saw the shoes and luggage...

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

You didn't become famous, you just proved that you are the 'unneeded piece of ****'.

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

Your cellulite doesn't belong to Auschwitz dolls, it's offensive enough on its own. I hate it when people compare covid certificates to concentration camps and disrespect what happened to all these people in any possible way, what's wrong with you, it's disgusting.

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

i don't know how auschwitz is set up in that they have security as i have never been there but if there is then they should approach people doing these things, delete their images or threaten with a form of vandalism. (not sure how that would work but it could be a deterrent.)

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

Booty shots are stupid anyway but this is so many degrees of offensive.

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

apparently you also get neonazis going there to salute etc. They need to just have actual security guards. Preferably trained by mossad.

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

Security has been going up the last few years. You can spend a few nights in jail with a 1000€ fine if you get caught.

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

I love their stances though - perfect position to land the perfect kick

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

I doubt these asses are German. All Germans I know are more than just ashamed of that past. Besides, I've never seen German girls dressed in... diaper-jeans. This looks like a crowd of non-European tourists to me. I'd hate to know they are American, but I am afraid they are. This makes me ashamed, more so than the fact that my grandfather was a German soldier...

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

I'm thankful i don't have godlike powers because half of the population would be dead. This message is infuriating.

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

Wtaf! Somebody who has resources should prosecute these idiots!

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

This irritates me to an extent where I want to commit vehicular manslaughter

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

Do they not know that German is just a nationality? German Jewish people exist too. Good grief what a horrendous piece of s**t.

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

A lot of people don't know, unfortunately especially in the US. So embarrassed and so sorry!

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

I just want each of these unfortunately spoiled little girls,who are just without any idea of exactly what they have done here, to know, that now, any future employer of any merit,who might have made a decision to hire one of them, based on ability, education,whatnot, will stop dead at the sight of that and probably promptly set their CV/resume on fire and then sage cleanse the surrounding areas.

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

Unfortunately, this isn't terribly shocking. People are disgusting. And unfortunately, the youth of today are often hand fed only nice history and everything else is not spoken of because its "offensive" So this is what we are left with. Trash someday in charge of everything. Yay

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

WTF, Germans are the last people that want to see this kind of behaviour, as a nation they have far more grace over this all things considered.

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

These Useless pieces of Shite Need to be Locked up for the Rest of their Pathetic Lives!!

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Nina Ari
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Although this is offensive & tasteless, there are semi-similar photos of the camp workers just joshing around, as if they were there for some innocent purpose. So I am not defending or condoning choosing to be a part of it, but it all speaks to human behavior quite loudly, doesn't it?

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

Trashy trash. At least they also think of themselves that their ar..le is all they are.

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

Tell me this went viral and tell me these assholes paid the price for this . Tasteless , f*****g uncaring assholes

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

My great great uncle almost died in Aushwitz and survived by taking food out of dead people´s pockets. And they´re disrespecting it so much doing this. Also, why would she boast her Nazi heritage? just downright stupid really

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

Well...If i ever see somebody doing that at place where a lot of my grand grand parents and family members died i'd probably kill them

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

How can you walk into a concentration camp and not feel the weight of what it represents? I was barely able to swallow.

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

I hope your employers see this and fires your asses! I wish this was a criminal offense and locks you up in one of those bunkers!

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

Yea, i hope this follows the people involved in this for more then a year to be honest.

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

Most people know how vile and disgusting these children are. And as we all know, one day their behavior will earn justice.

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

F*****g disgusting, downright offensive, and beyond cruel and ignorant. I would love to kick each on of them flat on their ugly asses.

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

Their booty shot is at a playground. Still super disgusting and idiotic.

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

People who would do such a things are basically worthless and not worthy of spending any time on Earth so let's shoot them into the sun.

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

Not a pretty face in the bunch. May be the reason these broads are jaded.

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I don't know if it's true, but I've heard that schools don't teach about the holocaust. That some people think only 1 or 2 million people died. If they don't know, you can't totally hold it against them. They have zero knowledge.

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However, even if some stunt makes a person popular on social media, chances are it's not that great. According to Pamela Rutledge, Ph.D., M.B.A., and Director of the Media Psychology Research Center and faculty in the media psychology program at Fielding Graduate University, influencers' success relies less on their content and more on their ability to maintain an emotional connection with their fans, which can change quickly.

"Social media fame is more fragile and less likely to endure compared to the celebrity of actors and musicians. It may seem like some traditional performers became famous 'overnight,' but almost all worked for many years cultivating their craft and building a resume, hoping for a break-out moment," Rutledge wrote in Psychology Today. "While traditional celebrity certainly takes advantage of social media for fan engagement, social media fame is different. It has created a new class of celebrity — influencers — that takes advantage of network connectivity, peer-to-peer communication and bandwagon behaviors, so information and influence spread faster. This works well for fame based on the ability to attract attention through zealous extroversion, appeal, and a willingness to push the envelope rather than traditional performance skills."

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Imagine ... Uggh

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Influencers Jailed In Bali For Fake Mask Video Prank, To Be Deported As 'Soon As Possible'

Influencers Jailed In Bali For Fake Mask Video Prank, To Be Deported As 'Soon As Possible'

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It’s Just A Prank Bro

It’s Just A Prank Bro

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Rutledge also pointed out that at least in the US, people love to put celebrities up on pedestals as if they were "above it all." So when they misbehave, as most do when they believe in their own superiority, us regular folk take great relish pulling them back down to earth to show them and us that they're not so special after all. It makes us feel better about ourselves. Not everyone, however, can take the fall.

"This is a tough time to tumble down from the heights. Between the social hypersensitivity to social justice issues and the knee-jerk tendency to 'cancel' people based on the behavior or word of others (often without nuance or regard to facts), there is a perfect storm for a crash ... Brands are subject to the same consumer whims that drive fan behavior but unlike celebrities who can sometimes benefit from bad press, brands don't have that luxury. They will jump ship at the first sign of any serious social transgressions. For influencers basking in sudden fame and wealth, the trajectory down from those dizzying and lucrative heights can be equally steep."

The best experiences are beyond the reach of an internet signal. Why sabotage them for imaginary temporary clout?

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Burning People With A High Powered Laser And Getting Yourself Banned From An Airport For Clout

Burning People With A High Powered Laser And Getting Yourself Banned From An Airport For Clout

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

Sounds like assault or possibly terrorism, as its a weapon on a plane, to me

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Couple Gives A Child Up After Learning They Can’t Include Them In Their Videos

Couple Gives A Child Up After Learning They Can’t Include Them In Their Videos

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Tiktok Must Be Stopped

Tiktok Must Be Stopped

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Imagine Going To Jail For A Tiktok

Imagine Going To Jail For A Tiktok

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

Tell me you're not very bright, without telling me, you're not very bright.

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Wcgw Pretending To Have The Coronavirus

Wcgw Pretending To Have The Coronavirus

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A Guy Sprayed Gorilla Glue On His Hair Cause He Didnt Believe The Gorilla Glue Woman Was Telling The Truth

A Guy Sprayed Gorilla Glue On His Hair Cause He Didnt Believe The Gorilla Glue Woman Was Telling The Truth

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

Exactly like people who don't believe the virus is serious and end up in the hospital or dead

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Great Way To Ruin Your Life And Other People’s Lives

Great Way To Ruin Your Life And Other People’s Lives

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Paul C.
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If all those wanting to try this, could get together somewhere away from the rest of us, I could sell tickets.

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When You Use Your Nanas Death As An Excuse To Show Off Your Tattoos

When You Use Your Nanas Death As An Excuse To Show Off Your Tattoos

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Wasting All That Food Just For A Photo

Wasting All That Food Just For A Photo

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

No I heard he gave it all away to the homeless, but they wouldn't touch it. Something about too much meat balls.

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Wow, So Quirky

Wow, So Quirky

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

As you scroll down, it becomes clearer that there are an unbelievable amount of stupid people amongst us.

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Harassing People While Shopping Is Classified As A "Prank"

Harassing People While Shopping Is Classified As A "Prank"

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

Note how the big brave "prankster" picks on the older guy. I tell you what, try it with me and get a free punch in the mouth.

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She Knew She Would Get A Reaction With Her Funeral Dress

She Knew She Would Get A Reaction With Her Funeral Dress

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

'I don't give a fk about what people may think.' No, that's the exact opposite of the truth because why else would you be posting it online?

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Hot Glued A Toilet Onto Your Head

Hot Glued A Toilet Onto Your Head

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Brain Dead For Social Media

Brain Dead For Social Media

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

That's the issue with adults that put this garbage on social media. They don't have any idea that they are influence younger children who can't think for themselves.

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Imagine Going To Supermarkets Just To Destroy Food

Imagine Going To Supermarkets Just To Destroy Food

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

Oh, I know, people world-wide are struggling for food, so I will destroy some. Unbelievable.

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I Hate People Like This

I Hate People Like This

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

He should be made to buy everything and donate it to people that need it

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Let Me Film A Tiktok Infront Of My Dying Friend

Let Me Film A Tiktok Infront Of My Dying Friend

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All I Can Think Is Ants... Ants Everywhere

All I Can Think Is Ants... Ants Everywhere

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The Lie Was Obvious, But That Didn’t Stop The Likes

The Lie Was Obvious, But That Didn’t Stop The Likes

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

This is definitely not fake. My cat just told me she was there and saw it happen.

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Don't Warn Him Or Scare Off The Bear, Just Film

Don't Warn Him Or Scare Off The Bear, Just Film

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

There's another bear filming behind the trees saying 'This is going to look great on TikTok."

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Disturbing Everybody's Shopping Experience

Disturbing Everybody's Shopping Experience

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When Daddy Didn’t Give You Enough Attention When You Were Young

When Daddy Didn’t Give You Enough Attention When You Were Young

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

oh well, once you get a fine and an arrest you won't be given a visa for france ever again

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Creating A Mess In A Store For Literally No Reason

Creating A Mess In A Store For Literally No Reason

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Disney Employee Posts Videos Breaking Rules At Disneyworld, Is Promptly Fired And Banned From Disneyworld

Disney Employee Posts Videos Breaking Rules At Disneyworld, Is Promptly Fired And Banned From Disneyworld

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

I wasn´t aware that "wide open" is the same as "unlocked". If only there was a word for when doors are not open, but not locked. Hmm, please, help, I cannot think of one on my own.

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Texas Mother Poses As 13-Year-Old Daughter And Attends Her Class For Social Media Attention - Gets Arrested

Texas Mother Poses As 13-Year-Old Daughter And Attends Her Class For Social Media Attention - Gets Arrested

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

I thought she was trying to show that the security was not good in the school no? At least that's how it was presented at some news i saw unless it's a different person

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