In a world where we're constantly being told what to do, it's often tempting to rebel against the system and stop doing as we're instructed. But as you can see from this hilarious list compiled by Bored Panda, there's another, more subtle way to fight back against the establishment. How? By following the rules as literally as possible! Don't know how? Then scroll on for some covert anti-establishment inspiration. Don't forget to vote for the funniest!

#1

You Are To Assume The Role Of A Chinese Immigrant In 1870

You Are To Assume The Role Of A Chinese Immigrant In 1870

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

Translation: My life here isn't quite good... the working environment is bad, and there's no such thing as sufficient welfare. But don't worry, only about a dozen people are severely injured everyday. I try my best to be careful. We opened a small bodega and the business is great. Even though I don't know much English, it isn't hard to understand these white people. Hopefully I'll achieve something! I'd work really hard and take care of myself... are you guys doing well? I miss you a lot, wish we can see each other again...

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#2

This Peanut Sale

This Peanut Sale

mic_harmony Report

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

Free Enterprise! Nothing in the world beats it, and organizations/governments can't squelch it.

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#3

Mortality Is Real

Mortality Is Real

n4pth4 Report

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

hahaha remind them our mortality in scary doses...

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#4

My Wife Wanted A Run-Of-The-Mill Birthday Party. I Asked Her, "So Just A Generic Party?" This Is The Result

My Wife Wanted A Run-Of-The-Mill Birthday Party. I Asked Her, "So Just A Generic Party?" This Is The Result

karaoke99 Report

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

This is awesome! Look how much work he put into a creative "uncreative" generic birthday. I'd appreciate a guy like this!

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#5

By Customer Request

By Customer Request

BEARTRAW Report

#6

My Mom Told Me To "Clean The Bathroom Like The Queen Of England Is Visiting"

My Mom Told Me To "Clean The Bathroom Like The Queen Of England Is Visiting"

glNito Report

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

Somehow I just can't picture Elizabeth sitting down to read Harry Potter. Otherwise.... ;)

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#7

Breastfeeding Request

Breastfeeding Request

masikakalysha Report

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

The sign on spanish says "if you need mom, get food please cover, thank you"

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#8

Arriva Has Banned Shorts As A Part Of Their Uniform, Offering Only Pants Or Skirts Regardless Of Weather

Arriva Has Banned Shorts As A Part Of Their Uniform, Offering Only Pants Or Skirts Regardless Of Weather

Highway2Hell Report

#9

You're Welcome, Mum

You're Welcome, Mum

TooManyHappy Report

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

lmao you done messed up now GIMP BOY!!

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#10

My Wife Asked Me To Take Some Pictures With My New Selfie Stick When Doing Stuff Throughout The Day

My Wife Asked Me To Take Some Pictures With My New Selfie Stick When Doing Stuff Throughout The Day

timelymanner85 Report

#11

Denise Ain't Fucking Around

Denise Ain't Fucking Around

scarsAndFlames Report

#12

Insert Card As Shown

Insert Card As Shown

Rambo_Brit3 Report

#13

How To Draw A Sheep

How To Draw A Sheep

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

Just imagine a whole herd of these critters moving around the hillside.

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#14

Saw This On My Facebook Feed Today

Saw This On My Facebook Feed Today

fuzzy_monkey_pie Report

#15

I'm On It

I'm On It

j0be Report

#16

Found Some Amazing Indian Writing

Found Some Amazing Indian Writing

mikedudical Report

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

This is exactly how we got to this place in time. No one is being racist, sorry. The Indian (whether he's native or not) clearly took this picture and endorsed it, else he wouldn't be standing there writing. Now, he thought this was clever enough so maybe you all should too. If everyone wasn't so busy policing each other and looking so nasty things to say to each other then this country wouldn't be as screwed up as it is now. You don't need to be butthurt over this photo...laugh.

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#17

He Chose... Wisely

He Chose... Wisely

Woodlands_Creature Report

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

"Hi , my name is Wisely." - "Carefully, nice to meet you! May I introduce you to Think Twice?"

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#18

Can't Argue With That

Can't Argue With That

othermike Report

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

And they thought they had everything covered, aye?

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#19

School District Doesn't Allow Halloween Costumes

School District Doesn't Allow Halloween Costumes

Picklwarrior Report

#21

Question Everything

Question Everything

heredami Report

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

Why are you all keeping questioning with why? There's also how, ans tons of other questions to question each other's statements, aren't there? ♥

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#22

My Dad Asked The Waitress For "One Very Small Check" I Think That She Out-Dadjoked Him In Response

My Dad Asked The Waitress For "One Very Small Check" I Think That She Out-Dadjoked Him In Response

Banana_Man15 Report

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

People with a rich imagination make the world an interesting place.

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#23

How To Cook Pork & Caramelised Chestnut Stuffing

How To Cook Pork & Caramelised Chestnut Stuffing

Panteloons Report

#24

Girlfriend Told Me To Wear A Plain Tie To Dinner Tonight

Girlfriend Told Me To Wear A Plain Tie To Dinner Tonight

RidiculousNicholas55 Report

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

Well what's wrong? Should it have been a biplane instead of a jet plane...?

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#25

Future Lawyer? Was Told He Couldn't Go Outside

Future Lawyer? Was Told He Couldn't Go Outside

rerational Report

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

more like "you can't put a foot out of the house"

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#26

Because, Screw You And Your "End User License Agreement"

Because, Screw You And Your "End User License Agreement"

FoferJ Report

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

Well done...good thing is that these EULAs usually violate so many national laws that they are void anyway.

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#27

My Wife Asked Me To Put The Cake In The Oven At 120 Degrees. Took Some Doing, But I Managed It

My Wife Asked Me To Put The Cake In The Oven At 120 Degrees. Took Some Doing, But I Managed It

iapologiseinadvance Report

#28

Hug Left Curb When Leaving

Hug Left Curb When Leaving

jmattice2 Report

#29

I Never Imagined The Golden Gate Bridge Was As Bike Friendly As It Is

I Never Imagined The Golden Gate Bridge Was As Bike Friendly As It Is

Leland_Stamper Report

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

Another case of discrimination of overweight people! (/sarcasm)

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#30

The Poor Girl Actually Stopped Walking

The Poor Girl Actually Stopped Walking

TheDrCK Report

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

Some grow to be rebels...others not.

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#31

My Dad Asked Me To Hand Him His Ginger Ale. I Don't Know What To Do

My Dad Asked Me To Hand Him His Ginger Ale. I Don't Know What To Do

Thedaveabides98 Report

#34

I Have No Words For This One

I Have No Words For This One

b3nk33n Report

#35

When You're Told To Change Ur Shirt Before Thanksgiving Dinner So You Happily Oblige

When You're Told To Change Ur Shirt Before Thanksgiving Dinner So You Happily Oblige

rebamals Report

#36

My Wife Just Told Me She Is Pregnant, And Wanted A Toasty Shower. First Dad Joke Executed

My Wife Just Told Me She Is Pregnant, And Wanted A Toasty Shower. First Dad Joke Executed

Reallyfreakingsweet Report

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

Depending on her mood of the moment, this could be a Serious Mistake.

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#37

I Noticed This Bottle At A Local Coffee Shop, And Asked The Owner About It. He Said "Health Inspector Asked 'What's This Jar?' And I Said Nothing, It's Empty, And She Said 'Everything Has To Be Labeled' So I Labeled It."

I Noticed This Bottle At A Local Coffee Shop, And Asked The Owner About It. He Said "Health Inspector Asked 'What's This Jar?' And I Said Nothing, It's Empty, And She Said 'Everything Has To Be Labeled' So I Labeled It."

DelicateLadyQueefs Report

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

bureaucrats... In the province of Québec here where everything must be... and i say MUST be in french we have inspector who goes everywhere and give penalty if it's in English. people has to put sticker in french over microwave or coffemaker where it was written in English... like people doesn't know what POWER or START mean...

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#38

My Brother Got Bored Waiting At The Pharmacy

My Brother Got Bored Waiting At The Pharmacy

KateMichelle Report

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

No, but I scraped my knees when I crawled from hell

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#39

Why People Don't Obey Signs

Why People Don't Obey Signs

hugodugo Report

#40

Bus Driver Near Busy Stop Ticketed For Letting Passengers Get Off Early Due To Congestion. Reaction: Today Bus Drivers Coordinated To Do Things By The Book And Only Stop Exactly At Bus Stops; Huge Line-Up Ensues

Bus Driver Near Busy Stop Ticketed For Letting Passengers Get Off Early Due To Congestion. Reaction: Today Bus Drivers Coordinated To Do Things By The Book And Only Stop Exactly At Bus Stops; Huge Line-Up Ensues

dontlookatmynameok Report

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

Pointing out the evils of a bloated bureaucracy.

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#42

Draw Bridge

Draw Bridge

pheasant-plucker Report

#43

My Brother Had To Work, So He Asked Me To Save Him A Little Bit Of Everything

My Brother Had To Work, So He Asked Me To Save Him A Little Bit Of Everything

Seely2593 Report

#44

Mom Asked Me To Put The Toilet Paper On The Shelf

Mom Asked Me To Put The Toilet Paper On The Shelf

Gorcsewi Report

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

I hate it when people make you use up the cheap toilet paper before you get to the soft stuff.

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#46

My Parents Are On A Short Vacation And Asked Me To Stop By And "Secure The Dog". Mission Accomplished

My Parents Are On A Short Vacation And Asked Me To Stop By And "Secure The Dog". Mission Accomplished

walnoj Report

#47

This Bathroom Closure

This Bathroom Closure

mic_harmony Report

#48

My Wife Asked For A Coach Bag For Her Birthday. Let's Just Say She's Pretty Happy Today

My Wife Asked For A Coach Bag For Her Birthday. Let's Just Say She's Pretty Happy Today

armiesofants Report

#49

He Was Just Following Orders

He Was Just Following Orders

leahz_kek Report

#50

It's Not Working

It's Not Working

kingeryck Report

#51

Following The Rules

Following The Rules

jokes_on_you Report

#52

Touch Only With Your Eyes

Touch Only With Your Eyes

KevlarYarmulke Report

#53

Roommate Asked Me To Talk To Her Plants While She Was Away

Roommate Asked Me To Talk To Her Plants While She Was Away

7thEvan Report

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

At first, I thought the handwriting was in another language

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#54

When You Pause And Say "Uh" When They Ask Your Name At Starbucks

When You Pause And Say "Uh" When They Ask Your Name At Starbucks

YourMomsBoob Report

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#56

What A Smart Ass

What A Smart Ass

crunchypuddle Report

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

Can this be argued if they towed the van? It's green...

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#57

Malaysian Prince Dons Hulk Hands After Being Told He Must Wear Gloves For Handshakes With Women

Malaysian Prince Dons Hulk Hands After Being Told He Must Wear Gloves For Handshakes With Women

The Star Report

#58

It's Not Working

It's Not Working

Neontc Report

#59

Parking: Nailed It

Parking: Nailed It

tsaylor Report

#61

Is This How I'm Supposed To Do It?

Is This How I'm Supposed To Do It?

fam3asian Report

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

Wait for the creepy bubbles shown in the figure. It will do the thing

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#62

Happened To Notice My Neighbor's Car Door Open During A Massive Sleet Storm. She Told Me To Mind My Own Business Last Time We Talked

Happened To Notice My Neighbor's Car Door Open During A Massive Sleet Storm. She Told Me To Mind My Own Business Last Time We Talked

TheFuckerUpperOfShit Report

#63

My Grandmother Has Insisted For Years That "A Good Scottish Country House Just Isn't Complete Without A Wall Mounted Stag Head." My Mum Finally Caved

My Grandmother Has Insisted For Years That "A Good Scottish Country House Just Isn't Complete Without A Wall Mounted Stag Head." My Mum Finally Caved

TheFlyingPigSquadron Report

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

At least she knows that killing defenceless animals for human selfishness is wrong. Your mum is cool.

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#64

The Girlfriend Asked Me To Shovel A Path To The Garage

The Girlfriend Asked Me To Shovel A Path To The Garage

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

In the military that is what is known as "Good initiative, poor judgment".

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#65

Well Okay, If You Think It'll Help

Well Okay, If You Think It'll Help

camerajoe67 Report

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#66

My Wife Asked For "Laser Hair Removal" For Christmas. She Was Less Than Thrilled

My Wife Asked For "Laser Hair Removal" For Christmas. She Was Less Than Thrilled

BrokenInternets Report

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

LOL!, give him "A" for originality, and "F" for "Your Time Will Come Buster!"

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#67

It Seems That Malicious Compliance Begins Young

It Seems That Malicious Compliance Begins Young

daltasuar Report

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

technically it's right half of 4 sweets is 2 sweets well 4 halves add up to 2!!

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#68

Please Fall In Line

Please Fall In Line

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

Didn't Alicia Keys sing a song about this? "I'll keep on falling, in and out of line..."

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#69

This Is My Spot

This Is My Spot

mklieber Report

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

I think this is a picture from one of the parking abuse protests.

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#70

I Asked For The Restaurant To Go Easy On The Mustard And This Came Out

I Asked For The Restaurant To Go Easy On The Mustard And This Came Out

Tonks3 Report

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

You have to love original thinking.

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#71

Well If You Say So

Well If You Say So

tfwnoqt3141gf Report

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

Was expecting something a bit ruder involving a guy named Bill

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#72

I Was Grumpy When I Came Home From Work So I Asked My Husband For Space. He Handed Me This

I Was Grumpy When I Came Home From Work So I Asked My Husband For Space. He Handed Me This

mirventures Report

#73

So I Asked For Extra Pickles Today At Subway

So I Asked For Extra Pickles Today At Subway

reddit.com Report

#74

Ok, But I Don't Think It'll Work

Ok, But I Don't Think It'll Work

petitbleuchien Report

#75

If You Insist

If You Insist

NukeTheEwoks Report

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

Oh, that's great!! Gotta use this one text time. XDD

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#76

Whoever Runs The Overwatch Twitter Account Knows How It's Done

Whoever Runs The Overwatch Twitter Account Knows How It's Done

Mr_Vorland Report

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

Overwatch is my fav game, and the devs are amazing :)

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#77

Take It They Said. So I Did

Take It They Said. So I Did

chetdude Report

#78

Okay, Heads Up!

Okay, Heads Up!

zer0w0rries Report

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

Calling them throw pillows instead wouldn't improve anything.

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#79

Just Following Directions

Just Following Directions

watsode Report

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

The light switch panel is rolling its eyes

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#80

The Importance Of Following Instructions

The Importance Of Following Instructions

jukkz Report

#81

The Instructions Were To Bring Two Photos On A CD

The Instructions Were To Bring Two Photos On A CD

sergeyuf Report

#83

Inaccurate Instructions Are Inaccurate

Inaccurate Instructions Are Inaccurate

usagisailor Report

#84

Roommate Needed A Blank Trophy As A Prop

Roommate Needed A Blank Trophy As A Prop

Bembahda Report

#85

When You Ask For Sour Cream On The Side

When You Ask For Sour Cream On The Side

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

When you walk through a drive through you can expect some kind of retaliation

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#87

Last Night I Asked My Husband To Put Some Spaghetti On The Stove So I Could Start Dinner When I Got Home

Last Night I Asked My Husband To Put Some Spaghetti On The Stove So I Could Start Dinner When I Got Home

wendyrollins Report

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

Hey funny guy, get your own f@#$ing dinner.

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#88

I Told My Brother To Print Out A Dot-To-Dot For Our Sister. He Came Back With This

I Told My Brother To Print Out A Dot-To-Dot For Our Sister. He Came Back With This

i_give_no_cares Report

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