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Things happen. In life or at work, nobody is immune to failure. But let’s be honest, any workplace bears a very high probability of occupational mishaps, no matter what kind of job it may be. In a sense, it’s part of the definition of ‘being on duty.'

So this time, we’re looking at some of the funniest cases that illustrate how failing to perform one’s duties right actually looks in pictures. And thanks to the subreddit You Had One Job, we’ve got a seemingly endless fountain of occupation-related hilarity. Created 8 years ago, the subreddit is 421k-strong in members and aims at capturing posts that show what it means to hear “You Had One Job!” from your coworker, client, or boss.

Colleagues and customers unite, because this time, no one who failed at bringing the bare minimum to their single job is getting away without being busted. Psst! More funny ‘one job’ posts, aka you wish you'd done it properly but it’s too late now, are waiting in our previous posts here, here, and here.

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Literally Your Last Job

Literally Your Last Job

In 2016, a suicide bomber with explosives in his laptop boarded a Daallo Airlines flight, intending to destroy the aircraft. Twenty minutes after takeoff, the explosives detonated, blasting a hole in the plane, and instantly sucking the bomber out. He was the only fatality

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Raine Soo
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If only karma were always this precise.

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    #2

    That Wasn't Supposed To Happen

    That Wasn't Supposed To Happen

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

    The doggo knows a double negative when he sees one..

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    #3

    No Wonder I Was Struggling...

    No Wonder I Was Struggling...

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

    Step 1: Complete puzzle. Step 2: Flip puzzle over. Step 3: Summon Bob Ross to paint an even better landscape scene.

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    Failing at whatever it is you’re doing is nerve-wracking. At that point, you may think you are the one making all the mistakes every time, and perfectionists are the ones who suffer the most because of it.

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    Failing poses a threat to our power and confidence, and this, in turn, creates just more stress. Add hectic schedules and never-ending commitments, and you get a toxic brew of low self-esteem. But what if we learn to deal with breakdowns and failures?

    Dede Henley, an author and leadership strategist, suggests applying productive reasoning when it comes to occupational and professional failures. The first step is to self-reflect about “what you are holding as the 'truth,' what you don’t know enough about, and what your part in the breakdown may be,” she explained in an opinion piece for Forbes.

    Sharing it with your team workers in a way that means you take accountability for your actions is a productive way to go about it.

    #4

    Got The Christmas Lights Up. They're... Candles. Yeah. Really

    Got The Christmas Lights Up. They're... Candles. Yeah. Really

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    #5

    I Am So Confused

    I Am So Confused

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    Sleazy Weaver
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Triplets!!

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    #6

    Apparently, Mermaids Have Butts

    Apparently, Mermaids Have Butts

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    Cip IESAN
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would like to see the other side of the statue, maybe she has some other secrets.

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    Secondly, Dede suggests allowing your team to “reflect on what they’re holding as the truth that you collectively don’t know about.” In this way, the “collective group can engage in double-loop learning,” which is likely to bring fruitful results and valuable lessons out of the failures.

    And third, don’t forget to apply the newly learned knowledge. This, of course, doesn’t mean that your part of the job is over. On the contrary, the critical part in solving the work failure is owning your part in what happened and “reflecting critically on your performance.” “A big part of handling a failure better is not blaming others for it,” Dede concluded.

    #7

    Posted The Sign, Boss ...

    Posted The Sign, Boss ...

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    Kelly Hoover
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a sure way to enforce social distancing LOL

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    #8

    Visible Confusion

    Visible Confusion

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    #9

    That's One Short Cord

    That's One Short Cord

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    Jay Tesst
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Client: We need that image now DTP-person: Yeah but it's just circles and a short cord Client: Nobody will notice, publish it! DTP-person: Okay....

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    #10

    It Was Almost Fine

    It Was Almost Fine

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    CH1990
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Took me way too long to realise what was wrong here haha

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    #11

    Finished Labeling The Package, Boss

    Finished Labeling The Package, Boss

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    #12

    Figured Out The Clan's Age Boss!

    Figured Out The Clan's Age Boss!

    Ming the Clam, the world's oldest animal at 507, was killed by researchers trying to tell how old it was

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    #13

    Safety First

    Safety First

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    #14

    To Fend Off Covid

    To Fend Off Covid

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    #15

    I’m Pretty Sure That’s An Avocado!

    I’m Pretty Sure That’s An Avocado!

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    #16

    One Space Was All It Was Needed

    One Space Was All It Was Needed

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    #17

    I Feel So Safe

    I Feel So Safe

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    chi-wei shen
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you feel unsafe and need help you're doomed.

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    #18

    Elmo Born With Eyes On The Back Of His Head

    Elmo Born With Eyes On The Back Of His Head

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    #19

    Ah, Scohol. Those Were The Days

    Ah, Scohol. Those Were The Days

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    Raine Soo
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perhaps the person didn't finish his basic scoholing.

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    #20

    Come On Man.....

    Come On Man.....

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    Raine Soo
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would say that this was on purpose to elicit a giggle or two, especially seeing that it's 'large and sweet' for 'Big Mama'.

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    #21

    Legend Has It That It's Still Good To This Day

    Legend Has It That It's Still Good To This Day

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    Eliška Hůlková
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What beverage has milk, bubbles and apple flavour? It sounds disgusting.

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    #22

    Trick Or Trick

    Trick Or Trick

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    #23

    I Know This Year Has Sucked, But C’mon...

    I Know This Year Has Sucked, But C’mon...

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    chi-wei shen
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since 2021 didn't start well we are going to skip it altogether.

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    #24

    Installed The Sink Boss!

    Installed The Sink Boss!

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

    Makes me so so uncomfortable

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    #25

    Nope, No Problem Here

    Nope, No Problem Here

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    Jo Johannsen
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's something subtly terrifying about that.

    Janine Hunt-Jackson
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or just possibly a child with a serious disability?!

    David Herz
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Adopt an amphibian day...friendship between species in the name of evolution!

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

    Painting from memory or a photo? I need to know.

    Bruce B
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Matilda… what happened to you dear? Wait… no… please don't eat my flesh…

    Aragorn II Elessar
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s one of them portraits from that other post

    Bubbs Art
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t put faces on busses or car windows

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    #26

    My Kitkat Was Just A Bar Of Chocolate

    My Kitkat Was Just A Bar Of Chocolate

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    #27

    Yes, This Is How Reflections Work

    Yes, This Is How Reflections Work

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    #28

    Light Up The Stars, Baby!

    Light Up The Stars, Baby!

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    #29

    Ah Yes Education!

    Ah Yes Education!

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    chi-wei shen
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The nail clipper is meant to replace the teeth if you are a nail biter.

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    #30

    I Ordered A Precision Screwdriver And It Got Delivered Like This

    I Ordered A Precision Screwdriver And It Got Delivered Like This

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    #31

    That's A Tall Girl, If You Ask Me...

    That's A Tall Girl, If You Ask Me...

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    CATMONSTER2018
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If shes that tall i dont think that she should wear a skirt

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    #33

    Opened A Can Of Corn And...

    Opened A Can Of Corn And...

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    #34

    Big Ben Looks Funny

    Big Ben Looks Funny

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    #35

    “Write Congrats On Them” ( Two Cakes )

    “Write Congrats On Them” ( Two Cakes )

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    #36

    Mmm! Lung Damage!

    Mmm! Lung Damage!

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    #37

    Now What Colors Would My Kid Use To Fill This In ?...

    Now What Colors Would My Kid Use To Fill This In ?...

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    #38

    Don’t Apologize, It Happens?

    Don’t Apologize, It Happens?

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    Vanta Black
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this what's meant by "pissing away your money"?

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    #39

    Barely Noticeable

    Barely Noticeable

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    #40

    They Changed The Title After Realizing It

    They Changed The Title After Realizing It

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    #41

    Not Sure If That's How This Works

    Not Sure If That's How This Works

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    #42

    Disappointed

    Disappointed

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

    This must be the director's cut.

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    #43

    All Four Colors Lived Together In Harmony. Then Everything Changed When Green Went Rogue

    All Four Colors Lived Together In Harmony. Then Everything Changed When Green Went Rogue

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    #44

    One [friggin] Job, Traffic Cone...

    One [friggin] Job, Traffic Cone...

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

    The sorting hat from Hogwarts had to pick up a second job.

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    #45

    My Churches Anti Racism Slogan

    My Churches Anti Racism Slogan

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    Full Name
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Free racism for the first year to the first 50 people to sign up.

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    #46

    Restored The Sculpture Boss

    Restored The Sculpture Boss

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    Full Name
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need more proof. I'm calling shenanigans.

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    #47

    Hit Yourself You Will

    Hit Yourself You Will

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    #48

    I Can See/Hear You

    I Can See/Hear You

    harceps Report

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

    Evolution.. it's not for everyone..

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    #49

    Left: How It Should Be Right: How They Did It

    Left: How It Should Be Right: How They Did It

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    #50

    I Found A Use By Date Sticker In My Burger...

    I Found A Use By Date Sticker In My Burger...

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    #51

    Yes I Would Love Some Online Rings

    Yes I Would Love Some Online Rings

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    #52

    Ah Yes, My Favorite Chemical

    Ah Yes, My Favorite Chemical

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    Lord Mysticlaw
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We don't know what chemicals there are, but we know they cause cancer.

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    #53

    Found This While Shopping For Christmas Presents

    Found This While Shopping For Christmas Presents

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    #54

    This Skeleton My Sister Bought

    This Skeleton My Sister Bought

    ZojFe__ Report

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

    Look at the little skull face in the 3rd row of teeth! Um, what?

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    #55

    Good Cheese

    Good Cheese

    Dexter2005-69 Report

    Steve Barnett
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, technically you did say 'on' not 'in'.

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    #56

    There Was An Attempt To Write Welcome In The Floor Using Stone Inlay

    There Was An Attempt To Write Welcome In The Floor Using Stone Inlay

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    #57

    This Door Handle Protector

    This Door Handle Protector

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    #58

    Ah, Yes. O P T I O N S

    Ah, Yes. O P T I O N S

    Chiaoats Report

    Mohsie Supposie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing wrong with this apart from the picture quality. It is a 3-position switch with the centre position for OFF, and ON on either side. For example, Forward and Reverse, and other millions of examples.

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    #59

    Saw This Today Lmao

    Saw This Today Lmao

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    #60

    Concordia University Of Michigan Merch

    Concordia University Of Michigan Merch

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    #61

    Drinking On The Job?

    Drinking On The Job?

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    Steve Barnett
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would say that it might've been intended for the pub/bar market, where they're dispensed upside down. However, the label at the top is the same as the others.

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    #62

    I Just Wanted Gas

    I Just Wanted Gas

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    Sleazy Weaver
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't that for motorcycles? Or filling a gas can?

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    #63

    Umm, I Think It Goes On This Way?

    Umm, I Think It Goes On This Way?

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    #64

    Ah Yes, Skateboard

    Ah Yes, Skateboard

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    #66

    I Mean They Tried

    I Mean They Tried

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    #67

    Ceilings In My Highschool Be Like

    Ceilings In My Highschool Be Like

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    rgr8
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does that high school look like a prison

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    #68

    That Better Be One Flat Hot Dog...

    That Better Be One Flat Hot Dog...

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    #69

    Lifesaver!

    Lifesaver!

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    Mohsie Supposie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some cars do have foot-operated parking brakes.

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    #70

    What Happened Here ?

    What Happened Here ?

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

    Asphalt rut where all the vehicles brake. The line used to be straight.

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    #71

    Well I Like My Bus To Pots Aswell

    Well I Like My Bus To Pots Aswell

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    #72

    He Was “Just A Little” Drunk When Painting

    He Was “Just A Little” Drunk When Painting

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    Mz Phit
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Expressionist Crosswalk: now available on Itunes!

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    #73

    And A First Grade Education Apparently

    And A First Grade Education Apparently

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

    It literally says create your own messages, gibber all you want ;)

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    #74

    I'm No Colour Expert But...

    I'm No Colour Expert But...

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    #75

    Just A Click

    Just A Click

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    #76

    My Daughter Could Not Wait For Her Dog Toy To Bark...chinese

    My Daughter Could Not Wait For Her Dog Toy To Bark...chinese

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    CATMONSTER2018
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I genuinely feel like it was unnecessary to include "Chinese" in the title

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    #77

    Well Then

    Well Then

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

    yeah force a woman to carry that fetus she never wanted with all the "fun" of pregnancy, risk of losing job, then later painful labour and finally you are free from it. 9months is just a blink of an eye, right? /sarcasm. EDIT: ok i just saw the fail lol but I'm just gonna keep my original words so ppl can laugh at my ass not seeing the joke

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