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When we were children, adulthood seemed full of wonders, freedom, cake for dinner and the ability to drive. This is all very true, but growing up often means understanding that some of the real parts of adulthood are just enjoying the mundane, as incomprehensible as that might seem to younger folks.

We’ve gathered a collection of all the random hilarious and relatable things that people go through as adults. So get comfortable as you scroll, upvote your favorite posts and be sure to share your own thoughts in the comments below.

#1

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Traveling Lady Railfan
Community Member
2 years ago

I have cats. All boxes are kept.

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    Damned_Cat
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    After 60, you worry that you are going senile when suddenly the bread is on aisle 1.

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    #3

    Experiences-Being-Adult

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    Chewie Baron
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    Lightweight. Thems rookie numbers.

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    #4

    Experiences-Being-Adult

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    Wendy Hamilton
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    So can you?

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    #5

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    So annoying when you have to tip out a basket of clean clothes because you need it to take the next lot on/off the line! Not sure about the washing & drying times though. My machine the shortest 'time' listed is 44mins, but it always takes a lot longer than that and I dry on the line, so time depends on weather.

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    #6

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    isabelfulla Report

    Daria
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    i love cleaning, it's the only reliable source of dopamine i have left

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    #7

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    This reminds me of when my next door neighbour would come over to play and I would tell them we were grounded. Good thing they never asked why, because the truth was I just didn't feel like hanging around them.

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    #8

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    MargyB
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I have that conversation with myself everyday and it usually ends with, "F*&k it, I'm an adult, I can eat whatever I want!"

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    #9

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    ar_cheetos Report

    JJ
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I once left before a comedy show because the queue was too long and it was obvious we wouldn't get in in time. (We've already waited almost an hour before the queue even moved.) Friends thought I was crazy as we had bought the tickets in advance. I left and had burgers instead. Awesome burgers.

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    #10

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    Swishergirl24 Report

    Nea
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    In my case I am exhausted at night time and yet cant fall asleep!

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    #11

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    donfrijole Report

    Hannah
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I've moved to the top right. I'm extremely committed to it. Upsetting when I need more than one pan at the same time.

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    #12

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    leofzy Report

    Trillian
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I was recently guessed to be 30 (I am 49). But then I realized the person who guessed was 17 and she probably thought anyone older than 30 needs a walker.

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    #13

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    stfuayen Report

    Kenny Kulbiski
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Meal planning now includes how much clean up is involved. Baking anything from scratch is pretty much out.

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    #14

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    Kozher_FG Report

    Maisey Myles
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    My mom said she was going to “rest my eyes”

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    #15

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    Linda Lee
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    It's 8:47pm on a Friday night after a long work week. I'm in bed reading Bored Panda. I'm an adult and you can't make me go out!

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    #16

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    Wendy Hamilton
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Get a cat. They'll swipe off the counters.

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    #17

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Agreed. I got into some bad habits when I was on a med that made me crave salty and sweet foods at night. Now even when I don't have those sort of snacks in the house (and don't take the med anymore), I can't stop thinking about them around that time and my will power isn't as good as it was before that.

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    #18

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    SwaGGTheRapper Report

    Hill Branda
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Mom voice: "Every penny counts."

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    #19

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I accidentally ended up with my pillow doubling in size and taking days to dry because I decided to put it in the washing machine this week. So I have been sleeping without one for a few nights and my neck is screwed!

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    #20

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    Hannah
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    It's like they mutate into yet more bags. I have the usual eco-friendly ones (?) but somehow they always get left in the car and I have to buy one. Then that goes into said original plastic bag.

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    #21

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    Trophy Husband
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Only true if you don't have your own kids. If you have kids, you start to realize the differences between the ages. So before I had kids, everyone who was 20 years younger the four older than me looked like they were the same age. Now that my kids are grown up I can give you approximate ages for kids I see on TV or out in the mall or whatever, but only up to the age of my eldest. If you are older than her but still 20 years or more younger than me, I just call you her age.

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    #22

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    Wendy Hamilton
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Mine too.

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    #23

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    Ba-Na-Na
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    It’s how you wake up now. At 40-it’s how you’ll feel all day

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    #24

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I did this last year. Why does Aldi not have designated aisles or at least accurate labelling?

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    #25

    Experiences-Being-Adult

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    Chris DeAngelo
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    So true

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    #26

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    The Darkest Timeline
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Money goes fast when you have bills to pay

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    #27

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    Nea
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I am in my mid 30s and yesterday I lied down to sleep and realised I couldnt move my lower back to turn. First time I related to these ageing jokes . Guess good times are ahead.

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    #28

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    Bryn
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    this is one of the reasons i've started going to the gym after school - much easier to stay awake

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    #29

    Experiences-Being-Adult

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    Traveling Lady Railfan
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    When your 40 you hit the floor and slink away when you see someone approaching the front door

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    #30

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    Norma
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    and buying a new pack?! fugeddaboutit!!!

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    #31

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    María Hermida
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Only ten minutes? Amateur!

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    #32

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    Bryn
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Me as a student: Teachers know everything! They have everything planned! - me as a teacher: uhhhhhh..... game?

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    #33

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    Tara Moov
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Pretty much...

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    #34

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    onlychyld Report

    Damned_Cat
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Also, too salty.

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    #35

    Experiences-Being-Adult

    clifba Report

    sdorph
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Irish coffee

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    #36

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    This is why my anxiety is even worse as an adult. I hate not knowing exactly what I should be doing.

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    #37

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    Jeremy Klaxon
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    This one hit hard. Edit: I know why. I'm angry because I have to work instead of enjoying life and travelling around the world. What I *can* do instead is always the same old everyday things, therefore I'm bored.

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    #38

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Twice today I had the realisation I hadn't even gotten my washing in the machine yet. Still haven't done it. Luckily I have a 4-day weekend to get it done in!

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    #39

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    PhaseWitFact
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I always forget but my Instant Pot deliciously saves dinner in a timely manner anyway.

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    #40

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    Steve Robert
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Until your internal organs go bad

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    #41

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    Y2SHAF Report

    Terran
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Please let me be the victim of vile thievery and not just be irresponsible with money again! 🙏🏼

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    #42

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    iamsashakae Report

    Pamacious
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    We pay for WATER? That one surprised me.

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    #43

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    Kica333 Report

    Meaghan Stewart
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    If only I could pay my bills in my sleep instead of just having nightmares about it.

    #44

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    Orange Frosting
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    And then you have those parents who say that, but hit their kids in the name of discipline.

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    #45

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    Thumbe_ Report

    Nat Rich
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    Or a ten part series in one day

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    #46

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    springrooove Report

    Chewie Baron
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    More than 5 is bordering on insanity!

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    #47

    Experiences-Being-Adult

    Mariannoo Report

    Norma
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    ya'll gone make me lose my mind!!!

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    #48

    Experiences-Being-Adult

    alexdransfeldt Report

    Bryn
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    okay, but those 5-10 minute naps always have the dreams that seem to last hours.

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    #49

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    therealmabena Report

    Sara Frazer
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Yeah how is it already November??! 💀

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    #50

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    angelsiloveyou Report

    Daria
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    go drink some water, now

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    #51

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    hashjenni Report

    keyboardtek
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I owned a music electronics repair shop. As musicians are late risers, I rarely had any customers until noon. I worked 12 Pm-6PM.

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    #52

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    realenancy170
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    My grocery store finally stopped playing easy listening about 2 yrs ago. Then they played 60s-90s for about a year and I was in heaven. After a year of this they switched to electronic dance music, I'm in hell.

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    #53

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    DamiOnwah Report

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    #54

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    goodlucksofea Report

    #55

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    CatsVsHumanity Report

    keyboardtek
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Tylenol is pretty useless as a pain reliever.

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    #56

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    LindoGames_ Report

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    #57

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    arkcarlly Report

    longlivethequeen554
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Just the money will do me, oh and my own place...

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    #58

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    Saf4x Report

    nottheactualphoto
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Sometimes, instead, I will utter the name of a popular deity.

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    #59

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    dadmann_walking Report

    BossyCloud
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    And I won't do any of them because I'm an adult and make my own decisions!

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    #60

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    TheMandiEm Report

    Khavrinen
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    There are adults you actually like?

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    #61

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Nah, it's always everything. All at once...

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    #62

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    Widdershins66
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Or the energy...

    #63

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    NgwanaMopedi1 Report

    RaisedByCats
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    No its a new high score

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    #64

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    AbbyHasIssues Report

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    It was HOT here on Halloween. I was so mad when my air conditioner kicked on. WTF? It's supposed to be spooky and chilly - not sweaty.

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    #65

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    jeremywball Report

    Jenny Barton
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Curtains!

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    #66

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    FiyinTMO Report

    longlivethequeen554
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I keep trying to explain this to my kid when she complains about school!

    #67

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    TheMandiEm Report

    Jenny Mason
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    My dishwasher goes on once a day, usually after 9 pm. Nobody eats later than that in our house.

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    #68

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    holy_schnitt Report

    Daria
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    or till they do

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    #69

    Experiences-Being-Adult

    JimGaffigan Report

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    #70

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    Swishergirl24 Report

    Nea
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    And the medicines to take to address panic attacks cause panic attacks as side effect.

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    #71

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    Jenna Kay
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    My inner monologue now has several different personalities - the saver, the spender, the logical, the old woman who doesn't care, the eat healthy, the whatever makes you happy ... and they don't all get along, they like to argue. It's getting crowded in there!

    #72

    Experiences-Being-Adult

    metamakesmusic Report

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    #73

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    _supersergio Report

    nottheactualphoto
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Or when your parents don't ask you anything, because they died years ago :^/

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    #74

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    TimHerrera Report

    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Who is lucky enough to have a choice of positions they are actually capable of falling asleep in?

    #75

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    chris_girard13 Report

    Jenni Howard
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Murica

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    #76

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    Bbrxtneyy24 Report

    Jenna Kay
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    What is this "saving money" you speak of? I call BS!

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    #77

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    yenniwhite Report

    Khavrinen
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    The needle on my self-loathing meter has been stuck at maximum for decades.

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    #78

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    thefaithasaurus Report

    Kim Karlotta
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    By Tuesday evening

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    #79

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    beingbernz Report

    Hill Branda
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Nope, that's a bridge I can't cross.

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    #80

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    Cairo_Mathebula Report

    Crissy Newbury
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago

    The one that says your Nigerian Prince is waiting to hear from you.

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