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The moment that you think you’ve got life all figured out, the universe throws you a curveball. Possibly in the form of an interesting opportunity, but (if we’re completely honest) most likely in the shape of a funny or surprising picture that makes you snort into your cup of tea. You see, despite all of humanity’s flaws, people are actually very creative and come up with some extremely bizarre things.

One place that documents the funny, creative, and sometimes plain downright weird things that humanity has done is the ‘Of Course That’s a Thing’ subreddit. A community of just over 723k people, r/ofcoursethatsathing does exactly what it says on the tin: it invites people to share pictures of things that make you think, “Of course that’s a thing.”

It’s more a feeling than a phrase, and you’ll find the very best examples of just how peculiar a world we really live in below. Remember to upvote the pics that made you go “what?” and be sure to share this list with your friends. You and I both know that they’ll enjoy some of these images! Personally, as a huge D&D nerd, I’m a big fan of the bread alignment chart, but be sure to let everyone know which one’s your #1 pic.

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The "One A Day Banana" Pack, Containing Several Bananas Of Different Ripeness So That You Can Eat Them Over Several Days. (Korea)

The "One A Day Banana" Pack, Containing Several Bananas Of Different Ripeness So That You Can Eat Them Over Several Days. (Korea)

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Pencils That Can Be Planted And Grow Into Kitchen Spices When They Become To Small To Use

Pencils That Can Be Planted And Grow Into Kitchen Spices When They Become To Small To Use

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My Mate Bought Me This For My Birthday, I Love It And Of Course It's A Thing

My Mate Bought Me This For My Birthday, I Love It And Of Course It's A Thing

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Creativity is an intrinsic part of being human. It might not always produce something that’s objectively good in aesthetic terms, but it’s still one of the things that drive us forward. Beauty, after all, is in the eye of the beholder (even if that beholder should really read up a bit more on what’s actually stylish).

National Geographic spoke to Agustín Fuentes, the author of ‘The Creative Spark: How Imagination Made Humans Exceptional,’ about art and its relationship to our evolution.

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10/10 Would Read Again

10/10 Would Read Again

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Misstaken138
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have this book! It was in the clearance section at the grocery store and I took a chance. Best $3 I've spent.

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

a question, do you feel it's written like satire or just being hardcore PC? genuinely curious

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

Why do i have the feeling that this is another satire that will become true one day?

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

Wonder how they politically justify the prince of Snowhite kissing a corps.

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

The queen pretends to be an old woman selling apples (which are poisoned). However, during the course of conversation with Snow White, she bonds with her. Forgetting that the apple in question was poisoned, she shares it with Snow White and both fall comatose to the floor. Meanwhile, the dwarfs return—with the prince. The prince is at the retreat to try and cure his impotence, and, attracted to the nubile coma victim, requests to have sex with her; at which point the dwarfs decide that the unconscious Snow White makes a perfect impotence treatment and decide to display her so that they can make more money. However, when they try to move the two women's bodies, the poisoned apple pieces become dislodged from their throats; the women awaken, angry and disgusted at what they overheard while comatose and unable to act. The queen then declares that the dwarfs are trespassers, and throws them out of her forest. She and Snow White later open a spa for women.

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

I love these stories, I always read them when I need a little chuckle.

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

I own that book! It's hilarious! Especially stories like "The Codependent Goats' Gruff" or "Goldilocks" where she tries to tranquilize the bears and fit them for radio collars, only to be eaten by the bears. It's definitely satire.

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

This book is so good - they had it in my dentist's office back when I was a kid and it's so funny

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glowworm2
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Politically correct bedtime stories are hilarious. I remember reading a bunch of them on the internet at one point, but don't recall if these were the same ones.

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

Why did I hear Ricky Gervais' voice when I read the part of Red Riding Hood, I just thought this could be in a british sketch show 😂

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

I bought this back in the 90s! Still have it. And yes, folks, it's satire, and it's hilarious.

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

Sadly many people will not understand satire and get offended

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

There's a German book from the 1970s that interprets classic Grimm's fairy tales with political theories. It's completely over the top satire and people still took it seriously.

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

These have been around for at least 20 years. I bought several copies and gave them to friends, one of whom was offended because "PC does NOT exists" as far as she was concerned.

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

Red is being kind of presumptuous. Little Red Know It All more like!

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

Raven and Potatogamers, keep your misogynist crap out of here. That's not the point of this post.

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

Oh I had this! I lent it to an ex-friend and haven't seen it since.

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

it reads like a joke .. but today's society is like that.

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

Ok, i'm all for equality and that, but this is a bit too far.

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

plot twist: this was the original version and they had to change it to let kids sleep at night

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

Can someone please tell me where I can get this? It sounds like a good read.

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

Absolutely the most polite politically correct burn ever

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

I really hope this was created as a joke to mock how ridiculous PC has become!

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

It was first published in 1994. The author is James Finn Garner, if you’re curious.

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

Red Riding Hood should not be making judgements based the wolf's social stature. This is prejudiced and hurtful to the wolf.

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

Yeah, this it sure to give any little girl nightmares. The confusion and list of questions from this one paragraph would last an hour. No thanks!!

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

Nah! I like the classes to stay the classics. If you wanna modern up a story, make something up that's original. But I guess there's not much innovation and imagination these days.

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

Good try bud. The Karen stereotype is actually more often associated with racist conservatives, however.

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I hope it is satyrical, like something a conservative cousin would give to the child of a liberal relative.

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“We tend to think of these beautiful cave paintings of the big mastodons and wild oryx as art. But that’s only about 40,000 years old. We know that 85,000 years ago, in southern Africa, our ancestors were carving on ostrich eggshells. Twenty thousand years earlier than that, they were drilling holes in small shells and wearing them around their necks,” Fuentes told National Geographic.

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Brilliant

Brilliant

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

Nun-Chucks: When you need to beat the holy hell outta someone! Alternatively, Nun-Chucks: Put the fear of God into them!

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Catholics vs. Seedless Watermelons

Catholics vs. Seedless Watermelons

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

looks like seedless watermelons are a bigger community than I would expect, catholics beware

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“One hundred thousand years before that, they were crumbling ochre and rubbing it on their bodies. Five hundred thousand years before that, half a million years ago, they were making tools that were incredibly beautiful and more symmetrical and aesthetic than they had to be to do their jobs. Art is very deep in human history,” Fuentes explained that art is fundamentally a part of who we are. Then and now.

The ‘Of Course That’s a Thing’ subreddit has been around since 2013, so you know for a fact that its content is something that captures people’s attention. No doubt, sometimes, because the pictures are very errr imaginative. Otherwise, without this quality content, the subreddit wouldn’t have survived and thrived for so long. The community will also be celebrating its eighth birthday in a couple of weeks. So, if you like their stuff, think about joining the subreddit or just popping in with a quick, ‘Hi, congrats.’

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#13

I Need This Lazy Susan Fridge!

I Need This Lazy Susan Fridge!

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

The first time I saw this I thought it was stupid, but after feeling awful for having to throw away food because I just didn't see it way back in the fridge... I kind of want one. Plus I'm a klutz and always knock stuff over when trying to grab something in the fridge.

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Before joining the subreddit, though, there are a few rules that you have to be aware of. They’re all common sense things anyway, so they shouldn’t be a problem for anyone who isn’t an internet troll or a massive bigot. Obviously, there’s no place for racism, sexism, or bigotry on the r/ofcoursethatsathing subreddit.

What’s more, the subreddit moderators ask their members not to post any memes or image macros and to avoid self-promotion posts. Furthermore, all members should strive to be polite and void rudeness. “Everybody has a line; if you feel yours was crossed, this is your report option,” the moderators explain. And that’s how you keep an online community wholesome and healthy. All so that people can keep on saying, “Of course that’s a thing.”

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Organ Plushies

Organ Plushies

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Because God Forbid Your Cat’s Butthole Is Exposed!

Because God Forbid Your Cat’s Butthole Is Exposed!

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#21

The Much Awaited Sequel

The Much Awaited Sequel

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#22

Burrito Blanket

Burrito Blanket

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Misstaken138
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Had no idea they made these in adult sizes! I've only ever seen little ones for babies. Freaking hilarious!

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A Rubik's Cube That Doubles As A Treasure Chest. It Only Opens When Solved

A Rubik's Cube That Doubles As A Treasure Chest. It Only Opens When Solved

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

well that would be staying locked forever in my house. I mean, can't really pull the stickers off on this one to solve it.

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Minimalist Nativity Sets

Minimalist Nativity Sets

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

The glass/perspex one (bottom right) looks quite pretty. The printed blocks of wood made me laugh.

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#26

Portland Airport Sells Socks And Other Merchandise To Match It's Carpet

Portland Airport Sells Socks And Other Merchandise To Match It's Carpet

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#27

The Internet Is Leaking Into Real Life

The Internet Is Leaking Into Real Life

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A Punchable Enter Key

A Punchable Enter Key

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

I want a punchable "hang up" key. (Customer Service worker)

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#30

A Book To Help You Have Those Tough Talks With Your Cat

A Book To Help You Have Those Tough Talks With Your Cat

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This Place Offers A Trump Pizza—half Mexican, Half Bacon-Cheeseburger, Separated By A Wall Of Mozzarella Sticks

This Place Offers A Trump Pizza—half Mexican, Half Bacon-Cheeseburger, Separated By A Wall Of Mozzarella Sticks

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

"I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of italian voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced."

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Somebody Paid To Promote Their Dog

Somebody Paid To Promote Their Dog

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For People Who Want To Smell Cat Poop But Not Be Able To Find It

For People Who Want To Smell Cat Poop But Not Be Able To Find It

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troufaki13
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cats don't usually poop outside their litter box. But they can vomit :/

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#35

This Magnetic Cookie Dunker

This Magnetic Cookie Dunker

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The Atlantic Ocean Has Been Rated 3.9 Stars On Google Maps

The Atlantic Ocean Has Been Rated 3.9 Stars On Google Maps

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#39

That Escalated Quickly

That Escalated Quickly

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

If I saw this, I would have to go on it even if I didn't want to go up. I'm a big kid.

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Damn I Don't Know If That's Lazy Or Just Too Real Haha

Damn I Don't Know If That's Lazy Or Just Too Real Haha

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#43

A Tube To Prevent Phone Distractions During Conversation

A Tube To Prevent Phone Distractions During Conversation

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#47

Spotify's Has Lyrics To Sandstorm. In Case You Forgot Them

Spotify's Has Lyrics To Sandstorm. In Case You Forgot Them

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#49

Shower Curtain With Pockets

Shower Curtain With Pockets

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

can u not just spare 10 minutes without having to look at your device?

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A National Treasure!

A National Treasure!

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