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If you’re a book person, the chances are you've stumbled across a scribbled dedication in the very front of the book after the title page. Usually rather personal, these dedications can praise a person but also tell them something nice, memorable or even funny. It’s totally up to a giver to decide the message of the dedication.

Some people have surely taken this small and symbolic thing to a whole new level and turned it into an endeavor in its own right. The results vary from genuinely hilarious to slightly weird, but it turns out that a good book dedication is a form of art in itself.

Writer and book blogger Ezioma Nwanyimma who goes by the Twitter handle @EziomaKalu has clearly taken good notice of that and wrapped up the most interesting book dedications in this viral thread. Scroll down to see what she dug up!

#1

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Ezioma_Nwanyimma Report

Jp@nda
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To your wife Marganit, who kept your ungrateful butt fed and clothed and kept your children alive while you sat there and wrote this book

AJay
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Heh. Pretty sure this is from a maths textbook "An Introduction to Algebraic Topology" by Joseph J. Rotman. Used it recently.

Katy_didnot
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

„Dedication: To my daughter Leonora without whose never-failing sympathy and encouragement this book would have been finished in half the time.“ — P.G. Wodehouse The Heart of a Goof 1929

DennyS (denzoren)
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol but with them it turned out a lot better.

Ann M Clinkscales
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amen brother! How about to my (5 fur-babies) who slowed me down during the pandemic...

Natalie Kelsey
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've always been a fan of this one

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    #2

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    Jen__Again Report

    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol at least they're honest. Belzie is still proud.

    Brooklynn Jackson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same, bro, same, except I suck at writing too

    GreatKhan
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Said the guy writing a medical book

    #3

    Book

    Ezioma_Nwanyimma Report

    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Microsoft Word is so judgemental.

    Ruby
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sniff. Finally the recognition I deserve.

    Peign Gaming
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And even after adding my last name to the Macroshaft dictionary, still having a red line.

    Catman
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do you add your name to the Microsoft dictionary?

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    Brooklynn Jackson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I needed this... I have lost count of how many times it changed my name to 'Brooklyn'. It's with 2 n's yo, deal with it!!

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

    Exactly! The ammount of times my name has been corrected from Sophia to Sofia is annoying.

    RandomHumanBean
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my friend (emme)'s name go autocorrected to meme so my thats what shes known by in my friend group now

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    To find out more about the art of writing book dedications, Bored Panda reached out to Sheila Lowe, a handwriting examiner and best-selling book author, including a series of forensic mysteries “Inkslingers Ball” (2014), “Outside the Lines” (2016), “Written Off” (2018), “Proof of Life” (2019).

    When asked what kind of significance a book dedication has, Lowe said that it really depends on what the person buying the book is looking for. “Collectors want only a signature with no personalization. Some intend to give the book as a gift. Others love to have the author write something personal, just for them,” she said and added that “like beauty, the significance is in the view of the beholder.”

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    #4

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    shiverslightly Report

    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, suck it! I've had some of those teachers in the past...specifically that one teacher in Upper six.

    enigma
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i hated creative writing at my old school because they said it had to be at least somewhat realistic...WHY.ITS CREATIVE WRITING.then again this is the school that kept saying my ADHD was a phase and id grow out of it.

    Michelle C
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s an awful teacher, then. We are to remain professional even if we dislike a student’s work!

    Ann M Clinkscales
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love it! Mr. Allen who told me that I didn't belong in the gifted-talented clases because I was ordinary. Ordinary is great! Ans, I'm a savant when ir comes to math! So, all's good now!

    Audra Sisler
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gonna puss ppl off, whatever! What the hell is wrong with some teachers? Not all! My kids tell me HORRIBLE things their teachers say and do! F*****g sick!! Always talking down on kids, making them feel dumb or not worthy! SERIOUSLY WHAT THE F**K 🤬🤬🤬 supposed to be encouraging these poor kids and instead get belittled and tore down! Real nice assholes!!!! Uugghhhh

    Alicia
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I literally lol'd at this one.

    Catte West
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mrs. Oney, 11th grade English.

    Bender Bending Rodríguez
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To all the people that lived above the buildings that I was hustlin' in front of...

    Teresa Francis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeeeeessss 🤣🤣🤣❤❤❤❤

    Sulu Chewy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope...the fact that you were determined to prove him or her wrong... if that was not said....

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    #5

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    Ezioma_Nwanyimma Report

    Slim Bluesbender
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This ********** *********** *********!

    ThatBiBookLover
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Editor’s Note: Nick Lake is a great guy 🤣🤣🤣

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First I thought this was BP censoring at it agan, but nop. And then the editors note :D

    Pond Lady
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is soooo expletive deleted funny! I wish whoever posted this and the others included the name of the book.

    Sulu Chewy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The mere fact it was not left out shows the editor did not care of the writer's opinion of him ...Black stripes included.

    Andrea Pereira
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nick isn't that much of an editor, since didn't catch the pleonasm.

    Maria Veronica
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, it was dedicated to Nick, how is another topic

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    #6

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    whisker_lover Report

    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Toast helped in ways they can't imagine.

    Snorma Ray
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cat is also named Toast and she is indeed no help at all.

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yet Toast still had this book dedicated to them.

    Laura Carney
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL, my cat's name is Toast! she is the best, but he is correct... no help at all!

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

    Toast was underappreciated. They always credit the humans.

    Deborah Harris2
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm suspecting Toast spent most of his time sat on the writers' keyboard demanding attention, belly rubs and chin tickles as all good kittys do ❤️

    Ed Gomaz
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After reading the dedication Toast looks at his hooman and then back at the book. Then says, “it’s about a cat… that you live with…. named Toast, what the effing do you mean I was no help at all.

    tHeBoRdEsTpAnDa
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend's cat is called toast, lol

    Danish Susanne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a happy cat owner I feel sure that Toast thought he was helping

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    When it comes to writing her own book dedications, Lowe said that although every time she signs her name in a book, she wants it to be meaningful, “sometimes, writing just the right words in a dedication is harder than writing the book!”

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    “When I know the reader, or there is a special reason, what I say is important to me. For others, I sometimes have a set phrase that I use. For example, in my new book, The Last Door, I might write something airy like, ‘It’s time to open the Last Door.’ Or for Dead Letters, which takes place at an archaeological dig, ‘I hope you ‘dig’ the book.’ Silly things like that,” Lowe told us.

    #7

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    Lyaan09107721 Report

    Robin
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that's Tad Williams (Otherland)

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

    You are correct. I have the books here and checked ;-)

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    Ed Gomaz
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would be weird if his dad actually had a book dedicated to him already.

    Madison Arthur
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He might have read it, and be one who smiles in secret. He could quite possibly be laughing at the joke of dedicating the books and you just haven't taken notice.

    Cat Chat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What kind of friends does he have that nobody told the father despite the "if nobody tells him..." notation? (Sarcasm. Yes, I'm aware it's a joke -or at least hope it is!)

    Teresa Francis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love this 🤣🤣🤣🤣🥰🥰🥰🥰

    Sulu Chewy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dad has seen ... but because of dedication 1. .. .ghost

    #8

    Book

    Rachel Thomas Report

    Carole
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh is that what I gotta do to get a book dedicated to me? Write it myself? Thanks for the tip

    Parmeisan
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For his wavering support 😂

    Catie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To me: without whom this would book would have been completed two years earlier.

    Bluebus06
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plot twist: the author is James.

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    #9

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    SuhasBondre Report

    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yesss please. I'd also include like an asterisk meaning "no mom" lol

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

    I don't think I would write any if I didn't want a four hour long phone call at shortest 🤣

    TTorrest Author
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THIS. When I published my first book, I told my parents they were only allowed to read the first half LOL.

    Phryne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, if you don't mind, what is it? I'm making a list of new books & authors.

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    Lowe also recounted an encounter she had with American writer Michael Connelly when he signed a book for her years ago. “Knowing I was a newish writer at the time, he wrote in a book to me, ‘If writin’ is fightin’ I hope you go ten rounds,’ which meant a lot to me (though I’m sure he wrote the same to many writers, lol),” Lowe remembered. She later served on a faculty with him at a mystery writer’s conference.

    #10

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    Ezioma_Nwanyimma Report

    nobodyever
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “I got a shout out from the book!” “ cool you know the author in person right?” “No.”

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

    That's exactly how i was when i saw that one

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    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like this one, I might use it if I ever write a book.

    #11

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    Ezioma_Nwanyimma Report

    Brooklynn Jackson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If she was a better person than you are, she would be a person except she's a dog, and if the author said she was a better dog than the author was, it would imply that the author was a dog (I see the dilemma you went through trying to write that, author)

    Cat Chat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most dogs are (better people in general, that is, not necessarily better than the author).

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    #12

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    tobiathanMP Report

    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Momofuku Ando is a hero to so many people. I myself have been saved by him on occasion.

    CapoQuinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know which Trilogy this is from! The Bone Witch Trilogy!

    enigma
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And i thank him as well,for spicy beef flavors of noodles,for i would not have recovered from my nose being plugged up for a long time when i was sick with covid

    Robert T
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, good old Quickie Ando. ;-)

    Cat Chat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, it sustained me (and many, I have no doubt) through college.

    Julianne Robichaud
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No but that trilogy, all three books are somehow dedicated to ramen. Love you Rin Chupeco ❤❤❤

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    Sadly, it seems like writing a book dedication was way more popular in the past than it is today. Lowe says she can only guess why it is like that. “What comes to mind is that with mass media bombarding us all the time, the world has become far less personal and people may pay less attention to that which is. Many people use electronic devices to read on, so that puts the kibosh on a written note,” she explained.

    #13

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    FandomHist Report

    Penny Tent (she/her)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stupid Fred, always owing people money but never paying back! ;)

    OwenHasADHD
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quick question: Do you know who Freddie Mercury was?

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

    RIP Freddie Mercury ♥️🌹

    GenX in OBX
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s ‘Find’ and it would find a word in a Microsoft doc.

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    Cat Chat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better to die tragically still owing money than just dying tragically, I guess.

    Teresa Francis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So glad you got to know him personally 🥰🥰🥰🥰 He was an Icon

    Sulu Chewy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good on you Fred in ensuring they remember you ... no I do not know the dude.

    Mia Sancto
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My guess is that this book was written by Brian May lol

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    #14

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    Ezioma_Nwanyimma Report

    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always remember the pizza, it brings us strength.

    Spoons
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is in Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard! It's the second book in the Red Queen series. I definitely recommend it!

    Annalina Bruner
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    3 years ago

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    Grace Smith
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pfftt Hahahaha!! Sounds like something Percy Jackson would say

    Kriss Ambers
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The second Red Queen book! I'm reading it for the first time, I only have a few chapters left!

    Brooklynn Jackson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have that exact same symbol above the 'ACKNOWLOEDGEMENTS' thingy. It is from a charm bracelet I had years ago (yes, it's a thing of pride, those things are surprisingly easy to lose)

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    #15

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    oliviacruthirds Report

    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They won it fair and square. Those who were angry should have tweeted. Lol

    Zachary Gillette
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did the family enter the contest? Then f*ck 'em.

    Moreover, “often, too, readers buy books online rather than in person, so don’t have an opportunity to meet the author. For that purpose, I have printed bookplates that I sign and send to readers who request them,” Lowe said. She also added that with handwriting being less prevalent, not everyone can read a note written in cursive.

    #16

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    oliviacruthirds Report

    rspanther
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I'm curious, what the book was about?

    der sebbl
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was enough room but not enough buoyancy

    Buskachi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The real point is that if she would have stayed in the ******* lifeboat he would have had the door to himself. Stay in the lifeboat if the boat is sinking!

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

    Room or not, I'm kinda tired of hearing about it... There are better films out there guys.

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

    There was enough room! Move over!

    Lisa H
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    IT!!! WAS!!! NOT!!! STEADY!!! Enough room is COMPLETELY irrelevant since the door wasn't going to hold the weight of both of them BECAUSE THEY TRIED THAT.

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

    IT WASN'T STEADY ENOUGH BECAUSE THEY BOTH TRIED AND IT ALMOST WENT UNDER WITH THE SHIP

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

    Enough about the stupid door! Had they both been on it they would have sunk too far into the water and died of hypothermia!

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    #17

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    ThreadByDawn Report

    bottomless.abyss.of.bordem
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To both groups: SHUT THE HELL UP in the theater!

    3 Owls In A Coat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even when I scream in the theatre, it’s because I’m having an awesome time and I’m so wrapped up in it :) I love horror (although I don’t always laugh at it, sometimes getting scared and screaming is fun!)

    Peeka_Mimi
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yay that's me!!

    Phryne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm still the only person I've ever met who thinks "Cujo" was a comedy...

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    #18

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    Engefu1 Report

    Ed Gomaz
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ll just write about how I would do it.

    Didn'tlikemyoldname
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Completely random, but did anyone notice their internet/cellular speed is 18.3 KILOBYTES PER SECOND!?!??!?!??!?!

    #19

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    kilimandcaro Report

    Min
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't know why you got a downvote. Have an UP to counteract it!

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    GoddessOfChaos
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The 7 husbands of Evelyn Hugo, incredible book!

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

    *kicks the down voter and sics Bouche on them*

    Mrs S
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    Premium
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yay, Lilah!

    Teresa Francis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes go Lilah 🥰🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤

    Jen Hart
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    3 years ago

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    "sweetheart" 🤨

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    #20

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    AndsSouvenir Report

    ELIJAH MARPEL-ZARATE
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Couldn't she come back after they exchanged the soul stone?

    Juliette Deroulede
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gonna dedicate my next book to Spider-Man. He deserves it.

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    #21

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    Kiki_7386 Report

    Penny Tent (she/her)
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And now she’s got a cool thing to brag about to her friends!

    GoldfishCrackers
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was this book written by early Niles?

    Moon Cheese
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did Niles and Frasier finish that book after all? 🧐

    Cat Chat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have to wonder... did it work?

    Xenon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And we won't mention that b***h (you know who),

    Rival Hydra
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t worry, everyone’s jealous of you now!

    #22

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    ThorekJanelle Report

    Artsy Bookworm
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG I read this book. It's a beautiful book. Bit slow moving at first, but it's amazing

    #23

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    oliviacruthirds Report

    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only that guy reads this book and realizes it's him.

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

    Well, he'll have time to, since he won't be working any extra hours at Kmart.

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    bottomless.abyss.of.bordem
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This guy's not reading books. He's too busy confiscating kids' frisbees and footballs.

    Beachbum
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh Kmart, I miss my Kmart. was so close, and now it just sits vacant, along with the wonderful Pizza hut.... what ever happened to the good ole days

    Leesa DeAndrea
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But the guy at the Kmart was right though.

    Cat Chat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But, he didn't really help you create the book, now, did he?

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    #24

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    oliviacruthirds Report

    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Suck it to everyone that turned him down!

    Superninjatiger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless the book sold really bad, then they made the right decision.

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    GoddessOfChaos
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love how this is a screenshot from another BP post lmao

    Alex S
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The call is coming from inside the house!

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    Candy Rude
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha I love the page to the left that starts the "dedication"

    SealOfDisapproval
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, it's shaped like a wineglass, so another dedication there, maybe...?

    Steven LongName
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's some really important symbolism here. cummings arranged the names of the shape of an urn!

    Natalie Kelsey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love his work. Yay for supportive moms

    Stannous Flouride
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder how many of those editors that rejected him are included in anthologies of American literature or poetry or are someone whose name anyone remembers.

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    #25

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    _garr Report

    RJ
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I need to find out which book this is, go out and buy a copy. Respect gets respect.

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

    🎶 She works hard for the money, so hard for it, Honey, so you better treat her right! 🎶

    Eastendbird
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most of us, at one time or another!

    Cpt. Robert Christian
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyday I work. Every single day.

    Natalie Kelsey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, someone dedicated a book to me!

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    #26

    Book

    Ezioma_Nwanyimma Report

    Eastendbird
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So that's every single teacher ever?

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly, no. I've worked with teachers who really weren't crazy about teaching. Examples : college professors and high school football coaches

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    #27

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    onthemainline Report

    Bad Alchemy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The source says: "We Live in the Arctic" by Constance and Bud Helmericks. 1947

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    #28

    Book

    YylenW Report

    Locke Lamora
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What book is this from? I swear I’ve seen it before. Edit: Thanks, everyone!

    Calliope Petrichor
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it was one of the Trials of Apollo books by Rick Riordan

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    Asherking
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The next book in the series says: " To my wonderful readers. Sorry about that apology for that last cliffhanger. I'll try to avoid cliffhangers in this book. Well, except for maybe a few small ones... Because I love you guys." My phone wouldn't focus on the text so I wrote it out.

    Ruby
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is pretty famous lol Rick Riordan and his evil cliff hangers

    Nightmare
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uncle rick wasnt sorry at all🙃

    Reyna Avila Ramírez-Arellano
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    AAHHHH IT'S RICK RIORDAN!!!!!!!!! I should have known he'd be on this list. Another by him is: "To the Muse Calliope. This is long overdue. Please don't hurt me." -- The Hidden Oracle

    Tired Disaster
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I could never forget this dedication......who else is ECSTATIC about the new books he has planned????

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    #29

    Book

    GarbaggioGoblin Report

    Viola Yarrow
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In google street view, you can see my dog in my house’s window

    Devin Singh
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    10+ years ago, I was in the street view for my dad's house. I'm across the street changing a flat on my car. Nowadays you can only find it on the wayback machine. I still have the screenshot saved though.

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    Kanzi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only time Google Street View was helpful

    Femke Bode
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Belgium they just solved a case of a missing person with Google Street View.

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    #30

    Book

    Ezioma_Nwanyimma Report

    Laura Mende (Human)
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brian May wrote a book??? /S

    Xenon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since its Dr May I wouldn't doubt it.

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    Peej Maybe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that's a dedication I can get behind (no, I am not sorry)

    Eastendbird
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think Brian May has authored or co-authored several books on astrophysics, most recently Cosmic Dust 3D about the life cycle of stars!! Maybe this is the dedication from that one?

    Jessica Cifelli
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well yeah, we make the rocking world go round!

    Natalie Kelsey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Two dedications to me, right in a row. I'm so touched 🥲

    Sheepdude
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    GET ON YOUR BIKES AND RIDE!

    Dekker451
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As you will get us all home tonight. Indeed, down by that red firelight. And you shall let it all hang out. Verily, you, the fat bottomed girls make this rockin' world go 'round.

    Celtic Pirate Queen
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You make the world go 'round"! (Alas, I no longer have an a$$. It was there one day, being complimented and patted upon, and then suddenly it was gone. I am now built much like a candy apple: round and luscious on top, basically a stick on the bottom).

    Grace Smith
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ones who make the rockin world go round?

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    #31

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    moxnixart Report

    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kai's theme from the third movie is also good.

    Grace Smith
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HELL F*****G YEAH DUDE!! SOUNDTRACKS LIT AS F**K

    Stephanie A Mutti
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG! For the record, Kung Fu Panda 2 is a MASTERPIECE!!! Kung Fu Panda 1 was great and all but 2 is amazing!!! Also Spiderman; Into the Spiderverse!

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    #32

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    JaneehDG Report

    Jeanne Tarver
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm planning on getting cremated so they'll be getting a mouth full of ashes.

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    Felipe Souza
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a classic Brazilian novel from Machado de Assis. Really great book, really great author

    Jennifer Sheppard
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a seriously badass dedication! I love it!

    #34

    Book

    EziomaKalu Report

    Paola Barbosa
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know why but I read that as he disliked his brothers and Kanye LOL

    Karen Clark
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ....but you probably love them. 😉

    Lynn Mazloum
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

    #35

    Book

    Jaxter09 Report

    GirlFriday
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am glad I am not the only one to hate that last episode. I loved the series, but that last episode....

    Dodomaster Lord of chickens
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a good series, I'm just not a fan of how it doesn't fit with the Arthurian legend

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    Jeffery
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OH MY GOSH YES THAT SERIES BROKE ME

    harpling
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This! I loved the series, but that ending.... what was that?

    Jessica Ehle
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The last episode was pretty bad

    Silver
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omg i loved that series so much

    Jeanne Tarver
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whenever SciFi network had the Merlon marathon I would stock up on food and call in sick at work and stay home to watch it. That's pretty bad!

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    Question everything
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We need Season 6, someone please bring the Once and Future king back. He has to be resurrected.

    Calder DeFord
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    DANGIT!!! My family hasent seen the last two episodes and now ik imma be disappointed. Thx for the spoilers

    Calder DeFord
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    DANGIT I HAVENT SEEN IT AND NOW I KNOW IM GONNA BE DISAPPOINTED!!! MY FAMILY IS ON THE LAST TWO!

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    #36

    Book

    Ezioma_Nwanyimma Report

    Zachary Gillette
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *Puts back on Barnes and Noble shelf*

    J S
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did Eddie Vedder write something?

    #37

    Book

    Geno Report

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't only listen to "constructive criticism". I've gotten very useful information and insights from people who meant me no damn good. Your enemies will tell you truths that your friends never will.

    BigMamaDave
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer." ~ Michael Corleone

    #38

    Book

    B_H_Heidkamp Report

    El Dee
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'Transformers, adverts in disguise!'

    enigma
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thank this man as well,because transformers is one of my favorite pop culture topics of all time.Salutations to that man!

    Zach Watson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What book is this from, I swear I read this but I don't know where

    Ruth Hempsey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He did a heck of a lot worse too.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the second worst thing Reagan did to television. (The first, or course, would be "Death Valley Days".)

    #39

    Book

    theveryreverend Report

    Kate
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Google Charles Manson. The book is not dedicated to him.

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    Pittsburgh rare
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Charles Manson can't possibly be the only Charles Manson

    Cat Chat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But, not knowing who any specific author may or may not know personally, in cases like this, it's best to clarify. Otherwise, the same can be said of most names.

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    Dakota Franks
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    heh... I feel like I'm the only one who gets this

    Aunt Riarch
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why Dakota, you mean you know the one the dedication is intended for?

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    Cydney Golden
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omgosh, I can't imagine having that name.

    Alison
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Norm macdonald! Great book.

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    #40

    Book

    Ezioma_Nwanyimma Report

    bill marsano
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My favorite (maybe from ring Ladner?? I've forgotten the details) is "to Babs. With Babs know what and Babs knows why."

    Cat Chat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope you know who you (all) are!

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    #42

    Book

    Ezioma_Nwanyimma Report

    Deborah Harris2
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm hoping this is from a Childrens' book :)

    #43

    Book

    Kennedy_Reading Report

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The one who single-mindedly crossed that road and never asked why.

    My O My
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww it's dedicated to my Helga!

    XenoMurph
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do strong independent chickens taste better than boring submissive ones?

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    #44

    Book

    olantrin Report

    harpling
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tales from the Gas Station by Jack Townsend - It sounds pretty interesting. I might have to read it just to understand that disclaimer on the left.

    butt soup
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's absolutely worth the read! i have my own copy & want to get the whole series eventually. perfect balance of mystery, horror, & comedy

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    Vanessa Richardson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For anyone wondering: “ Creepypastas are horror-related legends that have been shared around the Internet. Creepypasta has since become a catch-all term for any horror content posted onto the Internet. These Internet entries are often brief, user-generated, paranormal stories intended to scare readers.” Creepypasta, the original blog, is where slender man originated!

    Ruth Hempsey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you. I do rely on good hearted people explaining esoteric stuff on BP. Almost every day.

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    #45

    Book

    VictorIsThe1 Report

    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very nice. No one is disappointed.

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    #46

    Book

    bartleby_era Report

    rspanther
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Straight or on the rocks?

    XenoMurph
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always read Hesse when I'm feeling gay, while lying on the sand.

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