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Joan Cornella is a rather well-known artist on social media, and this time around, we are on the topic of demotivational posters.  These posters, typically featuring a bleak or ironic twist on traditional motivational sayings, serve as a humorous reminder of life's absurdities.

They're a favorite among those who appreciate humor that is dark yet still relatable when it comes to the everyday life of a normal person. And hey, whether these illustrations bring a laugh or a contemplative frown, these demotivational posters certainly leave an impression...

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MontanaMariner
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do just enough to cover for my lazy supervisor, so that he doesn't get fussed at my higher ups and I in turn get fussed at by him. That "just enough" adds 10-15% to my paychecks because I get paid based on efficiency rating. The little bit more work puts me in a hire earnings percentage bracket. I make almost as much as he does, with fewer responsibilities and, some how, a smaller work load. Malicious compliance is working out for me.

WindySwede
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And be indispensable to avoid promotion.

SonicAlchemy
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Definitely applies to kitchen life. "Oh, you already finished your prep list and organized the walk-in? Let's go ahead and pull everything off these shelves and give it a nice wipe down while we have the time." Oh, god damn it..

Mickeynsync
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The most outrageous thing. And if you don't work hard for a single day, you get in trouble. But the lazy workers never get in trouble.

WordiGirl
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is me, basically, at all my jobs ever. Now, I'm about to get laid off again. Praying for a better position that puts me in a better financial situation without having to work two jobs, seven days, plus side gigs and freelancing with hardly any money to show for it all. 🙏

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    #2

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    MontanaMariner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Accurate. I'd say my life feels like I'm always falling down stairs, but I've never actually left the basement.

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

    Hard to get your life together without a neck

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    Aaishi
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Moreover......it's actually so relaxing to pour out the s**t with tears...and sleep stress-free 😴 💤

    WordiGirl
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I try to do this sometimes but the tears won't flow. 🥺

    Missi Boness
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bosses tend not to like it when you leave work to go do this.

    wayne whitson
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Truer Words Have Never Been Spoken.

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

    Or as some author (I dont' remember who) wrote. Don't do today what you can make someone else do tomorrow.

    Phyzzi
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or as dispair.com once had on a demotivational poster: "Hard work and planning may pay off in the long run but laziness pays off now"

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    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a good one for meditators!

    Kevin the Manager
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    100% THIS! I need a t-shirt with this on it! Spread the good word!

    David McKendrick
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't put off till tomorrow something you can put off till next month.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To many appears to have sold their souls already..

    MontanaMariner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If a kidney will clear my student loans, I'll sell it, because 'Murica!

    BrownTabby
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those who have Disney+ can watch a doco about the real organ black market. :(

    John Willemsen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too bad we don't sell things *in* the market but *on* the market :/

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    Ricardo Ferreira
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just received my ticket to Hell. Worth it.

    Connie Miller-Fender
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a (R) BKA...I find this hilarious. Although I can assure you she falls in 3.. 2...1

    Kevin the Manager
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm just falling to my left at a great speeeeeeed...

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    MontanaMariner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For a few years, I was having seizures while asleep. After a few, the doc said there is a chance a seizure could mess with my heart and kill me. Instead of being scared and doing the bargaining thing, I thought to myself, "finally." Now I'm on meds, no more seizures🤞and I love waking up to my pups wagging tail.

    Caliban Taylor
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m being very forward for anyone willing: how does one get checked for that? Insurance won’t cover a sleep study and the scans only show what’s happening right then, but she seems to only be having these neurological storms during early sleep phases. We document and report and the docs don’t care. It’s just more and more referrals. For years. I don’t want to wake up to an empty shell.

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    Jacob Bissey
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maxim 35: That which does not kill me has made a tactical error.

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    Travelling Stranger
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    one buddhist teacher said hope is organized/planned suffering (by hoping on sth one inflicts the fruit of suffering through disappointment one's hopes failed to materialize)

    BrownTabby
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve seen activists saying hope is an important motivator for making the world a better place so I file Buddhism in the same category as other religions* and keep it moving. * https://annlitts.medium.com/my-dear-religion-is-like-a-penis-d0bddc60633c#:~:text=30-,%E2%80%9CMy%20dear%2C%20religion%20is%20like%20a%20penis.,%E2%80%9D%20%E2%80%94%20attributed%20to%20Maggie%20Smith.

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    day light
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    since I have a lot of issues, I actually cope by being pessimistic so I'm always surprised by good news instead of having hope that's constantly crushed... it really helps

    Rabbitzan Drakague
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True.. I am disappointed everyday for various reasons.

    Laura Williams
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One life motto I love expect nothing you will never be disappointed.

    Michael Walker
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope is the 1st step toward change

    The Original Bruno
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    1 year ago

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    The perfect response to President Clinton.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me *walking to the freezer to ge two more Lussekatter*

    David McKendrick
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you think nobody cares whether you are alive or dead, try missing two mortgage payments.

    Laura Williams
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True don't think you can assign emotions to stars, space anomalies, or planets.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Said the person with Main Character Syndrome.. /s 🙃

    Mike F
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then, when you resign, watch the $hit$how!

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    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually quite liberating.

    sara fulmer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The definition of comment deleted by op

    MontanaMariner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Witness the threat of your presence." - Born of Osiris

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    Kevin the Manager
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And remember, necks are for the REAL losers!

    Michael Gilbert
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Life sucks, not very well, then you die...

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    Aaishi
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. There are things that nobody can. Accept it.

    Laura Williams
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dad joke incoming: I can because I'm a Mexi(can).

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    Why?
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't leave the DNA evidence on the keyboard!

    Wolfy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dna test are too expensive anyway.... But everyone have a camera these days

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least the microbes in my intestines make s**t work.. 😋

    MontanaMariner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My life got better when I accepted this years ago. I stopped initiating contact with most people, and haven't heard from many of them since. Oh well.

    UnamedJelly
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    every happy older person will say they started being happy when they realized taht they are irrelevant and no kne gives a sheet if your outfit is out of season or your hair looks silly or whatever your bothered about. they really don't care

    Maryland
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you have a cringe moment over something you have done, just remember that nobody else noticed or cared.

    Nykky
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thinking like this can be very freeing to some

    wayne whitson
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "If I Did a Give A 💩, You'd Be The First Person I'd Give It To"!

    sleepy-kitty1234<3
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahah1!111111111!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!111!!!!!!

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    Trans mission
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Tomorrow doesn’t look too good either”

    David Martin
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and "Yesterday is why I'm where I am Today"...

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    MontanaMariner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True story. I get a good day every few months, but don't realize until it's almost over.

    Rabbitzan Drakague
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Next year? Nah maybe next lifetime pal but there is little hope for that either..

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    Laura Williams
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always sick of it for as long as I can remember.

    Kevin the Manager
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Boss: "Kevin, it seem suspicious that you are so frequently sick during the week." Me: "Boss, I obviously have a weekend immune system..."

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    MontanaMariner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, I'd rather people not like me for being honest. I don't try to be mean, but if you want my opinion, I'll give it to you.

    infifthposition
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i hate to say it but just being honest. that is the most pick-me girl thing i’ve ever heard someone say and mean it

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    Rabbitzan Drakague
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww but I wanna be grumpy and disgruntled like everyone else I know..

    Neil
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too many people think "being yourself" is the end goal, when it's just the first step to personal growth. You have to be honest about yourself to know what needs to change. If you don't intend to improve yourself, you may as well be fake; that way, you're only hurting yourself.

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    MontanaMariner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "The lives we make never seem to get us anywhere but dead." - Soundgarden

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    Natalie Kelsey
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Laugh in bed, too. Sleep there, eat there, read a book. Bed is a cozy place, ready for anything

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    Wolfy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ive been doing it wrong all that time ?.?

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    Rabbitzan Drakague
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I forget this all of the time.. def need more reminders

    wayne whitson
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's In Luck. I Just "Left Her One"!💩💩

    day light
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    as someone with chronic constipation (I go like once a week) yeah... I feel this...

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could this help? Don't know the international name of the product, but here we can use this to help. Not a doctor, so speak to one first about it. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gum_karaya

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    MontanaMariner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless you can afford to pay bills, then you can use tax shelters, fancy accounting, and never ending bankruptcy to avoid paying bills. Who says debt isn't fun?

    Wolfy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Story of a modern human in a modern society!

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    MontanaMariner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never understood some people's positivity. What have they got to be so damn happy about? Can y'all tell I'm an introvert?

    Karen Philpott
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, you can be an introvert and still happy. Not mutually exclusive.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

    Cubone
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That speaks to a younger me

    Rabbitzan Drakague
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People have dads? That's news breaking. XD

    Kevin the Manager
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That fella's head is too small for his body, no?

    Sarah Carleton
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or your mother, either for that matter.

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    MontanaMariner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fast food marketing, Idiocracy style.

    Heather Nicole
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Welcome to "jarl's cunior"! F@(# YOU! 🤣 More people need to watch that... it's scary accurate😬

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    MontanaMariner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey coworker Dan, I don't believe you or your f@cking bullsh@t.

    Pan-cake
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    1 year ago

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    Heather Nicole
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    someone's needs to introduce her to sun screen 😳

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

    I was thinking the same! She's not trash but her skincare regimen is

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    Anjana Anil
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cuz you are trash , we're all trash

    MontanaMariner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's why I stay out of the ocean. There's plenty of trash in there already.

    day light
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just out of curiosity, what gives that away? she's literally a drawing, has wide hips and boobs, is wearing feminine swimwear... wait does her lack of belly button make her an alien lifeform? 🧐

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