Graduation is just around the corner for many, and with it, the donning of the traditional cap-and-gown that is the uniform of a soon to be university graduate. But whence did this odd form of dress originate? you might ask. The graduation cap, or mortarboard, is believed to have evolved from the biretta, a hat worn by the Roman Catholic clergy.

Bored Panda has put together this list of funny graduation caps for you, soon to be former students, to help stave off the inevitable malaise that accompanies joining the workforce. Which hat do you find the funniest? Vote on your favourite, or submit your own funny graduation cap pictures! (h/t)

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Maureen Mower
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL - so true!! Just as cutthroat too!!

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Maureen Mower
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow.. the artwork alone is fantastic. She's going far in life, for sure!!

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Maureen Mower
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More totally awesome artwork... and so much truth too!!

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Maureen Mower
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LMAO... unless this is high school graduation, there isn't much "Mom" can do about it. I do admire the non-confrontational way of making the announcement though! --------------------- Kind of like telling your parents you have a fatal illness, then when they are at the height of despair, you say, "I'm just kidding - actually, I'm just pregnant." Then, you best run... FAST!!

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Maureen Mower
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL - this one is brilliant (and no, it's not a spelling mistake). This one will go far!!

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Maureen Mower
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get the reference... just not sure why "Br-Ra" is in green.

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Maureen Mower
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow - so detailed, and a sweet message to Mom as well. Very good!!

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Maureen Mower
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another example of beautiful artwork... great job!!

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Maureen Mower
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just wait until you get your first job in your chosen field of study... then you'll REALLY know how much they did NOT teach you!!

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Maureen Mower
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do hope that was an intentional spelling "mistake" ("wined" as in drank vs "whined" as in complained). If not, please tell me which college this was, so I can be sure my son never goes there!!

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Maureen Mower
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's all? It could be a LOT worse!!

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Maureen Mower
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not sure what the dinosaurs are for, but this is cute regardless.

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Maureen Mower
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL - another Pokemon fan, just like me!! ;)

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Maureen Mower
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, awesome artwork, deep thoughts, and Tigger too!! This one will go far in life!!

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Maureen Mower
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just hope the score is not your student loan balance!!

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Maureen Mower
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm guessing she is NOT a "Beauty School Dropout" then? ;)

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Maureen Mower
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Better be careful - she may have one of her dragons burn down the university, with all the administrators inside!!

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Maureen Mower
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again with the praying hands.... maybe these folks should've slowed down a bit?

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Maureen Mower
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That world gets a lot smaller when you start looking for a job!!

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