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From intergalactic fame to big Internet name, George Takei has become a crusader against hate on social media - and resistance is futile.

While George carved out most of his legacy as Hikaru Sulu in the original Star Trek series, he's found a new life at 79 years-old as one of the most 'liked' people on Facebook, with over 10 million fans hanging off his every post. He's supremely witty, and is never short on scathing comebacks when Internet trolls attack.

George is also an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ rights and racial equality. As both a gay man and a Japanese-American growing up during World War II, he's seen his fair share of discrimination, and he fights against it fiercely. He recently launched a Care2 petition asking people to stand up for Muslims in the US aimed at the incoming president, Donald Trump, and is less than 3000 supporters away from achieving his goal of 160,000.

Live long and prosper, George! (h/t)

More info: Facebook, Twitter

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Lynette Schurman
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do you care so much about other humans sexual preferences? How is it hurting you?

Gigg
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8 years ago

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yeah, in some countries it is called as marriage... hope it will not be everywhere

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    Laura Lagonigro
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am sure Eddie is still stuck at "semi-colon" wondering if it's some a**l reference...

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

    A very intelligent reply from Takei, which I'm sure was totally lost on the idiot.

    #3

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    Master Markus
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Christ, that girl needs to work on her printing!

    Death Metal Kitty
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would argue that she needs to work on her basic thinking skills.

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    Tiffany Waltari
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can barely read what she wrote, how old is this teenager? How did she get through school if her teachers couldn't read her handwriting?? Must've been home schooled.

    Inherent Vice
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isle_of_Man

    John Perkins
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hear it's raining men there...

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

    Is girl illiterate or just a complete homophonic moron… or both? 🤨

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    #4

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    Leah Cim
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my god! You're nasty! 😅😅😅😅

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

    The best comeback of all times :D makes me laugh every time!

    Gwen Walker
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think he's gonna need Dermaline Gel for that burn! well said Mr. Sulu!

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

    'seven likes' okay. that deserved waaaaayyy more likes

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    eddiebravo , George Takei Report

    Jeanne Deaux
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh mama, I laughed so hard at this one. A chance that my tea wasn't spilled everywhere.

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

    He's awesome. Wish I could turn everything into a laugh...

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    #6

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    Stille20
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "eww" is not a political or moral statement

    Rachel Eve Lundell
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honey, just because you're straight doesnt mean that everyone else is

    Jessica Russian Sifontes
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That woman is so ridiculous. No one is asking her to become a lesbian, what LBGT+ people want is to be respected for their decisions, not force others into the same decisions they make. I don't have to marry another woman to respect that two women or two men can love one another and want to have a legal bond between them. Love is love.

    Too Lazy To Care 🐼
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't be with a woman like her either.

    Superluminal1
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Different strokes for different folks.

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

    "a women", huh? Conservative edumakashun strikes again.

    Orsi Tamás
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being with A WOMAN or being with WOMEN..... Because THAT IS the right thing ;)

    Jake Lutick
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why eeeww? I support everyone's choices unless they are racist or homophobic.

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    jareddimples , George Takei Report

    Prince-Nux
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, if a transgender man identified as gay, and chose to conceive a child, a man would then be able to have a baby! 💙💗💟💗💙

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

    Actually, a transgendered person has aready given birth to a child.

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    Eli Lonn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please God bring on the Mpreg...

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

    Get a surrogate mom to birth hapa babies for you & Brad :)

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

    Get a surrogate mom to birth hapa babies for you & Brad

    Meike Henneman
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    8 years ago

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    Since when can't guys have babies???? That's completely ridiculous.

    Talise Snyder
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guys do not have ovaries, nor do they have a uterus...

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    Squiddosnazz
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was annoyed by the incorrect your/you're before I scrolled down

    Juli-Ann Anderson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the comparison of likes...that really is the beauty of this!

    Marysia Jawłowska
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    technically speaking that is not trolling. Spamming at best.

    Kat Blak
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't we all love grammar nazis especially when they come from Trek actors...sigh...

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    #9

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

    I snorted at this one. Fart jokes always get me...

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

    HAHA same here! They can never be disgusting or old

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    Long Joan Silver
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BAHAHA this guy, George, is a freaking genius! On ya, man!

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

    OMG! I laughed so hard that I dropped my phone. Damn it, George, you're killing me!

    Kat Blak
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm gonna say this to anyone who I hear gossipping about me

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

    George!! Never knew you were so clever,: we laughed out loud for real. What's really cool is you respond with understanding for their ignorance and you are not mean spirited. Love you!

    Pedro Becker
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if for proven incompetence, I guess you can... XD

    Talise Snyder
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how George's profile pic in this tweet is him sipping a cup of tea; it fits the tweet very well. I can just imagine him sipping and then saying...

    Puddin Tane
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, please do! Because he's as gtoss as they get!

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

    I think this was Donald's google search

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    Korra Nat
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "...you shall not sow your field with two kinds of seed, nor wear a garment upon you of two kinds of material mixed together." Wow

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

    Lol! Guess I've sinned so many times wearing leather and cotton together, aye? Yay! LOL

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    Master Markus
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't cut your hair according to the Bible either, or touch a menstruating woman, or anything she's touched. There are a LOT of stupid rules in the Bible. But then the Christians will be all "those don't count because Jesus" even though he never said that the Old Laws don't count (The citations are numerous, check this link if you want to know: https://danielmiessler.com/blog/no-jesus-did-not-soften-the-old-testament-in-fact-he-did-the-opposite-and-heres-what-that-means/#gs.vd3Je5E )

    Stille20
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well played! Using the bible as your argument is always a bad idea.

    Dana Nairn
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had to look that up! Leviticus: 19. 19. "'Keep my decrees. "'Do not mate different kinds of animals. "'Do not plant your field with two kinds of seed. "'Do not wear clothing woven of two kinds of material. - Bible Offline

    Pobin Rice
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No come back to the Leviticus card

    Yugan Talovich
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This man needs to improve his English.

    Catolynium Atomica
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not picking over the exceptions, Christianity generally disregards the more nit picky laws of the Old Testament due to Christ's sacrifice

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    Gilbert Gottfried , George Takei Report

    Emiri-chan
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Both guys were being funny imo

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    sfgaynightlife , George Takei Report

    Stille20
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gays? Who doesn't enjoy brunch.. that's like "white people like nutella" or "black people like fried chicken" ... why? don't you?

    Dana Nairn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't that why we all like brunch?

    Samantha Manley
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What sort of person doesn't like brunch. It's like the perfect meal. Breakfast food & alcohol.

    Magpie
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey I like brunch! And I'm a woman

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    Master Markus
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Goddamnit, these Christian kids suck donkey balls at writing / spelling.

    Melissa huynh
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Her reasoning is equivalent to "I like pretty things because it's pretty and I like it". Idiots.

    Prabhasmyhero Vasanth
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and i support the proper spelling of 'believe' (the 2nd one )

    Nomadus Aureus
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    also, wouldn't a "true beleiv"er write the word "him" with a capital "H"?

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

    These teens against gay marriage are like poster children for the ending of hereditary religion.

    Dana Nairn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And believe. Stay in school, kids!

    Christine Mark
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She must have skipped the "I before E except after C" lesson in class....and the basic spelling parts.

    Jessica Bertram
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the proper spelling of Believe.

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    teddy_burnzz , George Takei Report

    Jace
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously. That's how I take it when anyone interested in me expresses that interest politely.

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    JustCallMeThe , George Takei Report

    Master Markus
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Takei doesn't really have the kind of voice I'd consider the "gay voice". He sounds kind of posh or distinguished but some guys sound super effeminate.

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    Superluminal1
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And why are you up all night tweeting?

    Melissa huynh
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because he woke up early; hence 8AM.

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

    Wish I thought of this..Priceless

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    Rick Hamilton
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No man should sexually assault a woman- if they do, there must be consequences- perhaps loss of citizenship or a year in jail!

    Hayley Lightcap
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Society should take sexual assault against men more seriously.

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    Jake Lutick
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Boy Scouts do it every year.

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

    it PAINS ME butI have to agree with Trump,only on the flag burning it is disrespectful and there should be at least a heavy fine..i do think there is or was though.

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    #20

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    Master Markus
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, "Princess" (or prince) can be a title for a woman in charge of a principality. Also, does this, and many other anti-gay couples comments, ever sound unappreciative of single parents as well.

    Jake Lutick
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Princess Peach does it and does it well.

    Marysia Jawłowska
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She was asking for it. I hate this phrase but, well...

    #21

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    Michael Watts
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Vulcans are Star Trek characters that look an awful lot like this kid in the photo.

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    Death Metal Kitty
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then how does he explain the presence of homosexuality or other "deviant" behaviours in the animal kingdom that God supposedly created too?

    Raghu Govind
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    May be he is picked up on a far galaxy wen Kirk was scooping for a dinosaur egg

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

    If there is a god ( lets not go into that just now ) Then god created all the gays / lesbians/ inters and all .... and ALL.

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    #22

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    anavrodriguez , George Takei Report

    Spinaap
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    8 years ago

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    Beside the point

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    #23

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    ReadyToLie , George Takei Report

    Jim
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    his name is dingus....

    Fiorella Barcelli
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Huhuhuh...huhuhuh... you said Dingus Beavis... huhuhu...huhuhuh

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    Puddin Tane
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or maybe stop going to gay clubs if he isn't gay! DUUUHHH!

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

    Or mabey you should stop ging to a gay bar...

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

    Stop going to gay clubs?? Numbnuts

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

    If he doesn't want to be hit on by gays, he shouldn't be going to gay bars. LOL!

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

    I love how he didn't even address the fact that the guy was going to gay clubs. Lol.

    #24

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    ryanoconn , George Takei Report

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

    never noticed that before,,think most look pretty good.Well turned out and well groomed..Some straight guys need lessons LOL..and I am a straight woman so

    #25

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    Superluminal1
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you say 'narcissistic personality disorder'?

    Master Markus
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And it's like, the laziest, most obvious narcissism. Normally narcissists are charming first, they don't just yell "LOOK AT HOW GREAT I AM! AREN'T I GREAT!?"

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    YoungSilvaa , George Takei Report

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

    Peoples rally needs to preefrood much a lot mores.

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    Master Markus
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Warm, wet Donald Trump hunts my nightmares.

    Nicole Regalia
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what happens when the new president is a vagina.

    Master Markus
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am personally insulted because vaginas are vastly superior to Trump in many ways.

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    Gary Geracci
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I aplpaud George to the highest halls of legality and lovingness.Love ya george!