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The ability to tell the entire world what you feel or think is dizzying. 'How should I phrase this?' 'Do I include that?' 'Is this oversharing?' So many doubts are lurking around that share button.

But believe it or not, some people are immune to them. They post every thought that crosses their mind. And they can be anyone! Parents complaining about their kids, high schoolers "analyzing" political discourse, celebrities interacting with fans, or everyday folks venting about their lives; we can't keep count.

Here's a collection of tweets from people who decided to get personal online. Too personal!

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They Can Barely Manage English

They Can Barely Manage English

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Ozacoter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is really sad that the asian community was targeted because of Covid. I really dont get people. That said most people wont be able to distinguish between the Thai and Cantonese languages by hearing them just because they wont hear any difference. Just a foreign language. Same with any pair of uncommon foreign languages.

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Andrew Cohen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They weren’t targeted because of covid. They were targeted because of the lingering orange fart who spent 4 years drumming up hate and discord.

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Mazer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Virtual hugs. I pray for the day when nobody has to live in fear like that

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denzoren
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was a really sweet idea by mom but proves ineffective. She didn't anticipate the utter stupidity of the racists.

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RiaDeCaterpillar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it isn't just racists that can't tell the difference between the languages. most people can't racists are the ones who hate on you for speaking a different language in the first place

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Isabel Frost
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't differentiate between them, but I also wouldn't judge someone for speaking a different language than English, so I hope I'm okay.

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Leigh C.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think he's more referring to those lashing out at the Asian community over the pandemic.

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kjorn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

normal people who has no knowledge of asian language won't be able to make the difference. nothing to do with racism. but i get his point

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Anne Nielsen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

America is a big country. Some people have never heard Thai or Chinese spoken. I can tell Vietnamese from Chinese from Japanese, because I have friends from each background. But since t do not have Thai friends, I would not recognize it when spoken. Lack of experience does not equal racism.

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Terilee Bruyere
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is very true. I think his point is that the people who are racist would hear an "Asian foreign language" and simultaneously shove their head up their a**e while sticking their foot in their mouth. Flexible buggers, those racists are.

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Douglas Campbell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of my Spain born gran who wouldn't speak Spanish in public because she didn't want anyone to think she was Puerto Rican...because she was racist.

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Rus Kus
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One girl was attacked by an elder man because she is Asian in the beginning of all Covid chaos where I live. It was a bit scary to go outside but not much scarier then before and that thought was a scary revelation for me. The fact that one is never safe and it's always been more or less uncomfortable and potentially dangerous to look different. And I always tried to laugh it off and this got more difficult now

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Paradise
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I may be stupid for not telli lng the difference but not racist.

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Terilee Bruyere
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not stupid, just sheltered. Many of us are. One can hate while being educated and not hate while not being well taught in different cultures.

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TGalloGo
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I, unfortunately, would not be able to differentiate the difference between the two, which is sad. However, looking at the bright side, he knows 3 languages!! To have the option! A form of Chinese. Thai, and English! How many can claim the same skill?

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Holes2Heaven
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I an married for 15 years to a man who is half Vietnamese. He can pass for Hispanic, and I had to tell him to tell strangers who ask what his nationality is to tell them Spanish. This is for his protection from the crazy people. My kids can pass for full white, so no one suspects they are mixed. It's so sad that this is our current reality

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Pizza Lover
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't differentiate but I'm not a racist. It's just that I don't speak any Asian language, although I wouldn't mind learning

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Leslie Burleson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly , in the US Asian culture has become really popular . A lot of kids are learning Asian languages in school now too. When I was in school ( loooooooong time ago) we had the choice of Spanish, French or Chinese . Nobody ever took Chinese. I've always been really intimidated by learning an Asian language. They're so complex and beautiful . FYI , my dumb self too French... which has been super useful in Texas lmfao . O'well , I've learned Spanish since then

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Bizianka
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are over 6000 languages today, so if you are not exposed to these languages or not a linguist, you will hardly differentiate them. Just like I'm sure OP will not differentiate Lithuanian from Hungarian.

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Tim Pillinger
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Repeated UK story, who knows if it's true, but it's good: English man berates woman on train in Wales for talking foreign and she points out that she's speaking Welsh.

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Dre Mosley
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These same people think every Hispanic is a Mexican and don't realize that Puerto Ricans are US citizens.

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Dann999
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup, they couldn't even tell the difference between mathematic formula and Arabic writing.

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Obediah Tucker
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's sad that you would feel/be targeted for speaking Mandarin... but just because someone can't tell the difference doesn't mean they are racist. Can you tell the difference between Swedish and Finnish? I wouldn't assume you are racist if you couldn't.

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athornedrose
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Racists can't tell when my family is speaking Italian and not Spanish, so I get called Mexican and Latinx slurs. They're definitely not going to know the difference between Thai and mandarin

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Tara Leigh
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Speaking any language anywhere should never be an issue. If you speak a language that you think others around you don’t understand to talk about them and insult them or say crude things about them, that is wrong.

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Karolína T.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some women refuse to add feminine ending to their surnames and use male (family) name in fiction that the "world" will appreciate their advancement in gender equality. Silly when imagine everyone on the world know about minor eu language and name creation system.

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Dorothy Cloud
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, sad as that is, no they probably can't differentiate between them.

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Kanga9ine
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same racists think they are speaking Spanish if they add an O to the end of every word and yell it. I'm embarrassed having people like your mom even having to worry about. I hope she doesn't think we all think alike. I tried to ask a question In Greek when I was there. Did pretty sell did the girls behind the counter in a pharmacy laughed as I left. I guess farming sounds pretty funny in any language and I had a killer sore throat.

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Miss Frankfurter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes. Those particular folks have a great deal of trouble with English. They especially have trouble with the word "acceptance". In my previous job I worked in a hospital that was in a huge Asian multicultural community. If you had racism issues this is definitely not the place for you! We, patients and staff, had a lot of fun together when learning words, short sentences, and culture. Great laughs. But also, so sadly, the different approaches to death, care in the immediate time proceeding and after death. Many times we did not understand different things. But we RESPECTED IT AND DID EVERYTHING TO THE LETTER. Acceptance and respect. I dont understand why that is so difficult.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A good friend of mine is Thai and we waited tables together, the number of people who though she was Chinese was unbelievable. They would just assume. People would say the rudest things to her all the time... It was a breakfast and lunch place so it's not like alcohol had any part in it. Even if she was Chinese, it's still so offensive just assume somebody is from a certain country, if you're generally curious it's better to just ask politely then make assumptions.

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Skulduggery Pheasant
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I could differentiate between most European languages (definitely written, sometimes spoken). I'd struggle with Eastern European languages though.

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Brandy Grote
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would ask them what they are speaking, as politely as possible. I love Asian languages, and the Thai I've heard is beautiful. I would love to learn it!

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Donna Leske
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

gotta love older moms, they have an innocent way of looking at problems

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Mark Johansen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This might make more sense if we knew what country they were in.

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Lyn Moffett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I totally agree with Andrew Cohen. Mr Puff (Trump) is soooo full of hate that the ugly moron cannot see straight. I have no idea how he blinded enough people to put him in such a position of power.He should be held responsible for a lot of people who died because of Covid as he told them it didn't exist, pity HE didn't inject himself with the bleach.

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Pungent Sauce
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Briefly living in TN (US) I had to translate deep southern ‘English’ to my very northern girlfriend. I honestly don’t know who I was more disappointed in, and am glad neither are in my life anymore.

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Run Forest
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let's not forget, the Asian hate we saw came from African Americans.

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It's prejudiced to cal! people you have never met or spoken to racists, Mom!

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No, paradoxically that's one area where hate doesn't discriminate. Although at the other pole, love comes stronger to those who offer their friends Thai sticks more than Mandarin Oranges.

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I Love That Life Makes Sense For Him Now

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Love By Algorithm

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you like this pneumatic jack hammer, you also might be interesting in this ergonomic crochet hook set.

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Wait! You Guys Got A Tutorial?!

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8. Poor grammar. A comma here and there is nothing but if you don't know the difference between "your" and "you're", it's time to learn. Communication, including writing, is an important part of professional life.

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The Internet is public. Remember that when you're posting from your personal account.

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This One Hit Home

This One Hit Home

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes. I thank my lucky stars every day I live in a place where the former is the majority

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It's Truly A Blessing

It's Truly A Blessing

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I might hold a gander reveal party then release the geese on my foes...

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And A Family That Takes Care Of Their Elders

And A Family That Takes Care Of Their Elders

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always thought that was the whole point of the Addamses: they don't conform to societal norms of what is acceptable but their relationships are ideal, unlike the rest of suburbia. Like being authentic breeds happiness.

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Religion

Religion

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WilvanderHeijden
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because it's my religious duty to be a bigot, homophobe and sexist according to my holy book, written by bigots, homophobes and sexists ages ago.

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I Wouldn't Even Be Mad

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Spot On

Spot On

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Phil DeBlanc
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Many times while my wife was in the hospital fighting her losing battle with cancer, I would stay overnight with her. It cost me $25 every time I did. F'in US hospitals.

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This Is Important And Deserves To Be A Movement

This Is Important And Deserves To Be A Movement

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No Wait!

No Wait!

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Donkey boi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is your political affiliation so important to Americans? Are there no people that just don't like any of them? That think, I'll listen to what they say and vote for the person that seems to have the best ideas to me? Nobody that thinks, 'I agree with the Dems on that subject, but disagree with the other thing. And I like the Reps idea on this, but not on that'?

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Truly A Yearly Highlight

Truly A Yearly Highlight

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Carol Emory
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was 7, I lost a tooth. I put it under my pillow for the tooth fairy. The next morning I found a $20 bill under my pillow. I rushed in to the kitchen and said "The tooth fairy gave me 20 bucks!!" My mother looked at my Dad and said "Wow...the tooth fairy was generous!" To which my Dad responds "Probably because it was dark and the tooth fairy couldn't see what he was pulling out of his wallet."

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I’m Sure He Brewed His Own Coffee Too

I’m Sure He Brewed His Own Coffee Too

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Good Firm Handshake Should Open Up Doors..

Good Firm Handshake Should Open Up Doors..

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Connie Bonneville
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The first breakdown would be their wage. The second would be their zero benefits. The third... no pension. This. Is. Genius.

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Is It Even Real??

Is It Even Real??

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Lorraine Geater
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly!!!!!!!!!!! And what's with everyone flying off to far away places to enjoy the sun when I can't visit my parents who live 2 miles away!?

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Why Not Both...

Why Not Both...

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So What Breed Is He

So What Breed Is He

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Anne
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You prefer kids running around at Costco? I prefer them leashed and under control tbh..

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Top Notch

Top Notch

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Frances M
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And all the different flavours, plain, peppermint, spearmint, catnip, the list is admittedly short, but so good...

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Get Shrecked

Get Shrecked

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its so weird how Magic Mike is literally a movie about male strippers, yet they still managed to sexualise women/treat women as somewhat of a joke (i.e. its 'funny' but not threatening to see middle-aged women losing it over male strippers), all the while still portraying the men as dominant and strong

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The Elephant In The Room

The Elephant In The Room

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Both understandable. What's the point of calling an obese person fat? They won't magically loose weight and it will probably just make them feel bad. Complimenting a person that has lost weight is a nice thing to do.

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He Needs 8 Months Of Tips

He Needs 8 Months Of Tips

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My gf found a lost phone once, which of course was locked, and we were sitting there wondering what to do with it when it rang and it was the owner's mother. So if you lose your phone, try phoning it, as some nice person may have found it and be trying to work out how best to return in.

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100% Talk To Myself

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All Colleges Should Offer This

All Colleges Should Offer This

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A terrible reality, but glad there are people who think about what they've learned and don't just have the "too bad, but doesn't affect me" take away

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This Has Potential

This Has Potential

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More Like A Hell-Iday

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Andy Acceber
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm convinced it's a strategy of the hotels so they don't have to feed as many guests breakfast.

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No, No He Has A Point

No, No He Has A Point

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Luther von Wolfen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in Virginia. The sky is hazy because Oregon is on fire. Maybe we'll just stay in this weekend.

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It’s Never Too Late...

It’s Never Too Late...

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I Ain't No Hometown Hunk

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Andy Acceber
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's okay. I'm pretty sure in most of those films, you fall for your secretary/coworker/boss anyway. You'll be okay.

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“Could Use A 7th Bathroom But You Can’t Have It All I Suppose”

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mum does this every time we go past an estate agent when we go down to Devon or Cornwall.

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