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More than anything else, my phone is filled with screenshots of funny pictures and jokes that I love sharing with friends — and revisiting whenever I need a laugh.

Anything I see online that hits the right combo of funny, odd and relatable becomes screenshot worthy.

It can be a random picture of a weird-looking animal or a photo of when someone accidentally left the bread in the oven for too long — the dumbest pictures juxtaposed with the most hilarious captions.

This kind of humor has found a huge space online, where screenshots stand on their own as punchlines.

Bored Panda has compiled a list of the funniest ones that don’t need no context — the randomness of the picture with the cleverness of the text is exactly what makes these kinds of memes so irresistible.

#1

Adult Field Trips Should Be A Thing

Funny screenshot with a nostalgic caption about enjoying a day off work to learn how an 1800s watermill works.

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    Gliding Kitties

    Funny screenshot of a speculative evolution meme showing cats gliding like flying squirrels with a playful slap gesture.

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    Stephanie Did It
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please! Start the research! Here's my life savings

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    If you, just like us, are a meme connoisseur, then it’ll be pretty easy for you to picture the famous Doge memes — the Shiba Inu dog with the sideways look and Comic Sans text like “much wow” “very excite” that became one of the internet’s most iconic meme faces.

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    While these classics still make us laugh even today, screenshot memes have evolved so much more and become unpredictable over time.

    #5

    It's Important To See Things From A Different Angle

    Screenshot of a nighttime animal photo with a fox tilting its head, capturing one of the funniest screenshots people took.

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    Nicole Weymann
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "animals". No need to call me names, buddy. Also: I'm not sure frowning works any better and people still do it. 🤷

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    In an era of endless feed on your phone and low attention span, online jokes have adapted to match the mood of the new generations. They spread quickly and remix constantly.

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    The screenshots also mold ordinary images into odd, sometimes nonsensical, narratives — think Skibidi Toilet memes or the new Shrek edits.

    The humor in these images does not follow any logic, and that’s what makes them relatable to the younger generations — they mirror the chaos of the world and the digital space.

    #7

    The Humble Reminders Life Gives Us

    Person chopping onion on a wooden board with a humorous caption about garlic and onion smell in funny screenshots.

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    Kim Kermes
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rub your hands on the stainless steel sink or faucet.

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    #8

    That's The Little Hole I Miss The Most

    Illustration showing a person lying underground with a headphone jack and plug near each other, funny screenshot.

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    #9

    Cheating On My Essay By Combining And Paraphrasing My Sources Until My Professor Won’t Think It’s Plagiarism

    Young man contemplating in a dorm room with a funny screenshot about cheating on an exam by memorizing content beforehand.

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That trick got me all the way through highschool and university!

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    Screenshot memes show what’s trending, what people find funny, or how we’re all feeling. They’re a super easy way to connect with others online.

    They also take everyday life, even the most frustrating or awkward parts, and turn it into something funny or entertaining.

    A study found that memes that make people laugh get shared the most, more than cute, gross, or angry ones.

    #10

    At Least He Doesn’t Have To Learn A New Language To Talk To Other Flies After It Arrives

    A funny screenshot showing a fly on a plane vent with a humorous caption about its upcoming trip from Houston to London.

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    That explains a lot…
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor fly, he may not have to learn a new language, but nobody will understand his accent...

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    #12

    Boomers Feared Robot Uprisings. Millennials Fear Robot Weddings

    Man wearing a cap outdoors with a humorous screenshot about future boomer attitudes and AI chatbot marriage.

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    Memes also get remade and remixed so much that they have the power to make us forget what the original picture or idea meant, we just retain the meme instead.

    “Internet memes are one of the clearest manifestations of the fact there is such a thing as digital culture,” says Paolo Gerbaudo, director of the Centre for Digital Culture at Kings College London. “Memes are sort of a ready-made language with many kinds of stereotypes, symbols, situations. A palette that people can use, much like emojis, in a way, to convey a certain content.”

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    #13

    Peacock

    Passenger on a plane brings a whole peacock, highlighting one of the funniest screenshots people took in a travel setting.

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    Kitty Litter
    Community Member
    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ever heard a peacock call?? I want to believe there's no way that pic is real. If that bird sang everyone on that plane is now deaf.

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    #14

    Because You Have L A M P

    Funny screenshot of a bug flying inside a house with a caption about bugs preferring the whole outside to indoors

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    Douglas Gold
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "We've come to ask you about your insect spray's extended warranty..."

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    These screenshots capture chaos and randomness in ways simple jokes just can’t.

    Whether it’s a cat judging your life decisions or a GPS leading you on a wild goose chase, memes remind us that the internet’s sense of humor is somehow relatable across cultures and countries.

    #16

    We All Were Told That There Will Be Treasure At The Ends Of A Rainbow

    Rainbow appearing to end at The Beer Store with humorous text about leprechauns hiding something good, funny screenshot moment.

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    Kitty Litter
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Found the end of a rainbow once as a kid..IT WAS ALL LIES

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    #17

    Sisyphus, The Boundless

    Concrete ball resting in an empty elevator with text Sisypus got tired, one of the funniest screenshots people took.

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    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes an ancient problem requires a modern solution

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    #18

    Dripped Out To The Claw

    Ostrich wearing a purple sweater indoors with metal containers in the background in a funny screenshot.

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    According to recent data, 75% of people aged 13-36 share memes regularly, and the average millennial views 20-30 memes daily.

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    The global meme industry was $2.3 billion in 2020 but increased to $6.1 billion by 2025.

    Studies show that Instagram remains a primary hub for meme culture, with users sharing over 1 million memes daily.

    #19

    Most Of Us Are, At Best, A Few Missed Paychecks Away From Homelessness

    Man in a hoodie looking serious with a caption about relating to a homeless man's life story meme screenshot.

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    Mike Rodrick
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Given the administration we're under, expect to spiral into homelessness soon.

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    #20

    Lipstick

    Funny screenshot of a cat with lipstick kisses asking for advice after washing with cat shampoo without success.

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    Armac
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    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will get revenge for this Janice.

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    #21

    Thrown Under A Bus Every Damn Time

    Man watching his mom share a deepest secret with a relative, a funny screenshot capturing a relatable awkward moment.

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    Kim Kermes
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Turn about is fair play. See how much she likes it.

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    Screenshot humor doesn’t always need an explanation, sometimes the randomness itself is the joke.

    “Simple formats that allow people to participate without too much work are usually much more enduring than complicated nuanced memes,” says Dr Jamie Cohen, who holds a PhD in Media and Cultural Studies with a focus on memes and digital culture.

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    #22

    Sadly No Cartoons On TV To Educate Them

    Small mouse hole in a wall baseboard with text humor about how mice don’t make holes like these anymore.

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    #23

    Molten Bread

    Burnt bread glowing like molten lava on a kitchen counter, showcasing one of the funniest screenshots people took.

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    Roman Arendt
    Community Member
    17 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have you by any chance ever had some little people with hairy feet come by your house to throw some jewelry into your oven?

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    #24

    No More Mr Nice Guy

    Funny screenshot of a person using a wolf filter while lifting weights during a squat session in a gym.

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    sturmwesen
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last vet said Lou is jacked,not fat... I wonder if he secretly goes to the gym

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    #25

    How To Make Muffouts

    Overbaked muffins spilled over the tray, humorously labeled muffouts in a funny screenshot people took.

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    Lukas (he/him, it/its)
    Community Member
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    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen people do this (or something similar) with cookie dough, making little cups to put ice cream in

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    #26

    She Should Try Women

    Handwritten pros and cons list with funny caption about a partner, showcasing humorous screenshots people took.

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    #28

    Delightful

    Funny screenshot of Snickers and Twix iced coffee bottles with text about free healthcare on a store shelf.

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    Glix Drap
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just wash it down with a Monster drink afterwards for thar ultimate caffeine buzz.

    Michael None
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No one who pays taxes in any country has FREE healthcare. I fully support socialized medicine though.

    Jaime Herrera
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and people can't afford a house. Make your own d**n Snickers and or Twix coffee!

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    #30

    Looks Like The Professor From Powerpuff Girls

    Shadow of a person resembling a dog stands by a DoorDash delivery bag outside a building in a funny screenshot.

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    #31

    It's An Awkward 30 Seconds

    Funny screenshot of a person in a bright costume waiting outside after texting their friend saying they are here.

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    #32

    I Love Nature

    Funny screenshot of a colorful caterpillar on a plant with caption about nature's beauty and emojis.

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    15 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun fact, in some cultures people actually eat those! In fact they're considered a delicacy.

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    #34

    I Don’t Even Watch Movies Anymore Because I Don’t Have The Attention Span For Them

    Man in pajamas using laptop on bed with text about phone a*******n, a funny screenshot people took moment.

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

    What I do whenever I feel like I've been staring at my phone, is open Kindle and start reading/continue a book so it is productive time lol

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    #35

    Any Good Trash Recommendations?

    Trash can highlighted by sunlight in a school cafeteria with humorous caption, showcasing funny screenshots people took.

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    #36

    Naughty Tap

    Bathroom sinks with one faucet stuck in the down position, a funny screenshot capturing a restroom fail moment.

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    #37

    I'm Pretty Sure A Bayleaf Is Supposed To Evolve Into Meganium

    Woman adding a bay leaf to a pot of soup cooking in a kitchen in one of the funniest screenshots people took.

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    Nizumi
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the weirdest herbs. You can make an entire pot of something with have a dozen other herbs and spices, and it will still be "missing a little something" until you add the bay leaf. But one bay leaf too many and ICK.

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    #38

    It’s All Fun And Games Until One Of Those Weights Falls On Your Pinky Toe While Getting Out Of Bed

    Person sleeping under a blanket with weight plates as a funny screenshot demonstrating weighted blanket humor.

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

    I prefer a weighted blanket. It's so inconvenient to be constantly peeling those weightless ones off the ceiling in the middle of the night.

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    #39

    Is This Allowed?

    Funny screenshot of a chess tip advising to use a mirror behind your opponent to cheat and see their moves.

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    Malor Brycington
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just remember, all their moves will be in reverse. Pro tip: You can fix this by placing a second mirror facing the mirror, giving you a mirror mirror image...and possibly opening a portal to the mirror world.

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    #40

    Hate When This Happens

    Blurry photo of a person with purple skin walking outside, captioned about a neighbor being purple in funny screenshots.

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    Maddy
    Community Member
    18 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and then you see a robot climb out of him into the sewer and are traumatized

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    #42

    Not The First Time

    Child crawling on the fridge at night, one of the funniest screenshots people took showing a humorous moment in a dark kitchen.

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    #43

    Sir, It Has Been A Pleasure

    Cherry tomato with a tiny hat stuck at the bottom of a bowl, illustrating a funny screenshot people took moment.

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    #44

    Low Key Looks Cool Though

    Hand holding a Heinz ketchup bottle filled with water, highlighting a funny screenshot about using ketchup as a water bottle.

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    #45

    Poor Thing

    Cat staring longingly through a glass door at food and drink outside in a funny screenshot moment.

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    #46

    Do You All Do This At Your Meat Market/Butcher Shop?

    Peanut butter packaged in trays with text humorously stating it's sold by the splat, a funny screenshot capture.

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    Brandi VanSteenwyk
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suppose that is one way to emphasize that PB is big protein.

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    #47

    The 90 Cent Bowl Makes It Better

    Instant noodles boiling in a bowl heated by candles, a funny screenshot capturing creative cooking without power.

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    George Costanza
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gonna melt right through that cheap plastic bowl.

    #48

    Now All Of Your Guy Friends Are Going To Be Hitting You Up About Your Ladder

    Tall ladder wrapped like a Christmas gift next to a decorated tree, a funny screenshot people took for holiday humor.

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    #49

    Fun Fact I Put Dry Spaghetti In My Hotdog When I Was 6

    Close-up of a hot dog with spaghetti pieces inserted, shared as a funny screenshot life hack idea.

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    #50

    Bro Opened A Portal To Heaven

    Bright phone screen at the movies disturbing others as person orders Domino's, captured in one of the funniest screenshots.

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God I hate people who do this. The one time I told the jerk to put their phone away she had the gall to get indignant and say "how dare you" like *I* was the a*****e. I spent the rest of the movie fantacising about dumping my drink on her head. I did not fork out $16 so I could watch you texting for two hours! 🤬🤬🤬

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    #51

    Must Be Pretty Light, When It Tips Over In Storm They Can Just Tilt It Back Up

    House distorted by perspective illusion with text about math width calculation, a funny screenshot people took online.

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    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My math is so bad it would have ended up being a verb.

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    #53

    Become Ungovernable

    Long receipt printout showing a funny screenshot of someone putting the entire Shrek 1 script in special instructions.

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    #54

    Now Make Eyecontact With Them While She Breaks The News

    Funny screenshot of a plush toy with a nervous expression captioned about meeting wife's parents after pregnancy news.

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    Julie S
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    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know how it happened. Honest!

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    #55

    "First Time Calculating, Kinda Nervous"

    Calculator showing incorrect answer of 21 divided by 29 with caption Bro and broken heart emoji in funny screenshots.

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    Rick Murray
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My calculator does this. There's a button to press to switch between "useful for mathematicians" and "useful for humans".

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    #56

    Do Not Recommend

    Pouring milk into coffee with text overlay illustrating a funny screenshot about unlocking the 25th hour.

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    Nicole Weymann
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bleargh 🤢 I hope they used freeze dried coffee for this stunt. No coffee bean deserves to be treated like this.

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    #59

    Running Out Of Ideas, Steve?

    Bright orange tent mounted upside down on a wall inside a building, a funny screenshot people took with humorous text.

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    L H
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Huh? Did no one else see a pair of white knickers? You lot are weirdo's!

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    #60

    So Pretty

    Man taking a funny screenshot selfie outdoors with blurred city skyline and text feeling gatekeepie visible.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a lifelong West Coaster, but I'm guessing the "joke" here is that that's the Poughkeepsie Bridge in the background that OP has blurred out, hence the use of the word "gatekeepie" because they want to keep the Poughkeepsie Bridge all to themselves(?)

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