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The Academy Awards present Oscars to the best supporting actors for a reason. A lot of important things happen in the background! To highlight this, Bored Panda has compiled a list of pictures where the foreground isn't supposed to be the main focus, and they will definitely make you look twice. From savage photobombs to things that were probably supposed to stay out of the frame and more, most of these surprising images are a once-in-a-lifetime type of shots their photographers will be telling their grandchildren about. Scroll down to check them out and upvote your favorites! And while you're at it, fire up these 10+ Of The Worst Selfie Fails By People Who Forgot To Check The Background.

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Queen Elizabeth Deciding To Join In On Australian Field Hockey Player Jayde Taylor's Selfie

Queen Elizabeth Deciding To Join In On Australian Field Hockey Player Jayde Taylor's Selfie

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#4

Kid In Background Of News Report Gets Stuck In His Lifejacket

Kid In Background Of News Report Gets Stuck In His Lifejacket

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#6

The Old Lady Is A Slash Fan, But She Doesn't Know Slash Is Standing Behind Her

The Old Lady Is A Slash Fan, But She Doesn't Know Slash Is Standing Behind Her

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#8

Well That's An Impressive Photobomb

Well That's An Impressive Photobomb

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Moose Merrick
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My "friend" once stopped me from seeing a whale breaching by standing in front of it. TOBYN POUND STANLEY I KNOW IT WAS YEARS AGO BUT I'M STILL MAD

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Took A Picture Of A Man And Daughter At A Coffee Shop To Show Them What They Would Look Like In 10 Years

Took A Picture Of A Man And Daughter At A Coffee Shop To Show Them What They Would Look Like In 10 Years

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#10

Not Everyone Had A Greatest Night...

Not Everyone Had A Greatest Night...

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#11

Got A Picture With Woody In Times Square...

Got A Picture With Woody In Times Square...

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#12

We're So Happy Fiona Could Be There On Our Special Day

We're So Happy Fiona Could Be There On Our Special Day

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#13

Took A Picture With My Friends, Later Noticed The Cops In The Background

Took A Picture With My Friends, Later Noticed The Cops In The Background

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#15

My Sister Was Taking Pictures Of My Nephew At School And The Little Guy In The Back Looks Miserable

My Sister Was Taking Pictures Of My Nephew At School And The Little Guy In The Back Looks Miserable

Htxbia Report

#16

Selfie Photo Bomb... Nailed It

Selfie Photo Bomb... Nailed It

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#17

My Daughter Thought This Was Her. Bonus: My Son In The Background

My Daughter Thought This Was Her. Bonus: My Son In The Background

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#18

Cheerleading Practice

Cheerleading Practice

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#19

Tim Duncan's Accidental Photobomb

Tim Duncan's Accidental Photobomb

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#21

I'm Pretty Sure They Don't Even Know Each Other

I'm Pretty Sure They Don't Even Know Each Other

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#22

Leaning Tower Of Pisa

Leaning Tower Of Pisa

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#23

Unicorns Aren't The Only Things That Poop Rainbows...

Unicorns Aren't The Only Things That Poop Rainbows...

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#25

On Vacation In California With My Best Friend And Took A Picture With Perfect Timing

On Vacation In California With My Best Friend And Took A Picture With Perfect Timing

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#27

The Best Picture I Have Ever Taken

The Best Picture I Have Ever Taken

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

Free... free as a bird... flying along the beach... not a care in the world...Dang that kid looks fast!

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Largest Photobomb Ever?

Largest Photobomb Ever?

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Nini Meow
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The people in the background are more eager to be in the picture

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#29

Halloween 1989. That's Me On The Right. My Sister Is Behind Me And About To Have A Really Bad Day

Halloween 1989. That's Me On The Right. My Sister Is Behind Me And About To Have A Really Bad Day

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#30

That's A Cemetery In The Background

That's A Cemetery In The Background

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Talia Johnson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Weeeeell, they say quiet, but those groans and cries of 'brains' can get pretty tiresome...

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#31

My Friend Caught The Bouquet. That Is Her Boyfriend In The Background

My Friend Caught The Bouquet. That Is Her Boyfriend In The Background

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Josie Jones
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know why everyone thinks he's not up to her standards? You're only saying that because he's heavy. Not everyone likes six packs or guys that are super thin. Heavy guys are cuddly, strong, happy and usually self confident.

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#32

I Was Trying To Take A Nice Photo Of My Cat When I Noticed The Neighbours Cat In The Background

I Was Trying To Take A Nice Photo Of My Cat When I Noticed The Neighbours Cat In The Background

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#33

A Lady's Hairdo In The Background Makes It Look Like Chewbacca Is Lurking

A Lady's Hairdo In The Background Makes It Look Like Chewbacca Is Lurking

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#34

My Son Has Conquered The Photobomb

My Son Has Conquered The Photobomb

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#35

Some Friends Took A Picture And Later Realized That The People In The Background Were Stuffing A Baby In A Cannon

Some Friends Took A Picture And Later Realized That The People In The Background Were Stuffing A Baby In A Cannon

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Caroline Murphy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's wrong with that? I did that to my niece last week. We live in Somerset, England.. She ended up in Scotland

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#36

Just Found This Cute Picture Of Me And My Cousin, And My Psycho Brother In The Background

Just Found This Cute Picture Of Me And My Cousin, And My Psycho Brother In The Background

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#37

Monopoly Man In Background During Equifax Senate Hearing

Monopoly Man In Background During Equifax Senate Hearing

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#39

Groom's Sister Passed Out At The Exact Moment The Judge Said "You May Kiss The Bride"

Groom's Sister Passed Out At The Exact Moment The Judge Said "You May Kiss The Bride"

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#40

I Took This Picture Trying To Get A Fun Candid Of The Bride And Groom. Best Choice Ever

I Took This Picture Trying To Get A Fun Candid Of The Bride And Groom. Best Choice Ever

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#41

Thought I Took A Great Picture Of My Dog Then I Noticed The K9 Centipede In The Background

Thought I Took A Great Picture Of My Dog Then I Noticed The K9 Centipede In The Background

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#42

My Friends Dog In The Background And Her Sons T-Shirt Match Perfectly

My Friends Dog In The Background And Her Sons T-Shirt Match Perfectly

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#44

My Brother Posted A Picture On His Birthday. Upon Seeing It I Immediately Started Laughing At Who He Captured In The Background

My Brother Posted A Picture On His Birthday. Upon Seeing It I Immediately Started Laughing At Who He Captured In The Background

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#45

Attack Of The Butterfly

Attack Of The Butterfly

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#47

It Was That Moment, He Knew He Wanted More

It Was That Moment, He Knew He Wanted More

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

Hey, aren't those my rings? The ones that disappeared last month when my house was broken into?

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#48

The Look Of A Man Who Spend $1000+ On A Seat To Try And Watch A Game Behind Hodor

The Look Of A Man Who Spend $1000+ On A Seat To Try And Watch A Game Behind Hodor

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#49

A Friend Of Mine Posted A Baby Pic Of Her At Disney... Everyone Was Wayy More Intrigued By What Was Happening In The Background

A Friend Of Mine Posted A Baby Pic Of Her At Disney... Everyone Was Wayy More Intrigued By What Was Happening In The Background

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#50

Got A New Tux Today And Decided To Get A Picture. I Accidentally Sent This To My Girlfriend

Got A New Tux Today And Decided To Get A Picture. I Accidentally Sent This To My Girlfriend

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

You look snazzy though! Just crop the photo and frame the mirror image for Father's Day? lol

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#51

When You Get The Prime Spot So The Guy At The Back Has To Propose By A Bench

When You Get The Prime Spot So The Guy At The Back Has To Propose By A Bench

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#53

I Took This Selfie Of Me And My Friend In Nyc And Only Realized The Strategically Placed Person In The Background When I Got Back (Brandon & Jac)

I Took This Selfie Of Me And My Friend In Nyc And Only Realized The Strategically Placed Person In The Background When I Got Back (Brandon & Jac)

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#55

My Mother Sent Me This Picture, Saying "Look At The Cool New Door I Just Got For The Garden!"... No Mention Of Why There Was A Ravaging Prairie Fire In The Background...

My Mother Sent Me This Picture, Saying "Look At The Cool New Door I Just Got For The Garden!"... No Mention Of Why There Was A Ravaging Prairie Fire In The Background...

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#56

Girlfriend Caught A Pickpocket In Action

Girlfriend Caught A Pickpocket In Action

Paperted Report

#57

Went To A Petting Zoo. Friend Got Stepped On By A Pig. I Couldn't Have Planned These Pictures If I'd Tried!

Went To A Petting Zoo. Friend Got Stepped On By A Pig. I Couldn't Have Planned These Pictures If I'd Tried!

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#58

Had A Caption Until The Lady In The Background Nailed It For Me

Had A Caption Until The Lady In The Background Nailed It For Me

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Ladies and Gentlemen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to say, but its odd to say. That I had it. Actually I consumed it, err that's wrong too. I ate it, nope. Ok, for those don't know, its a jelly snake, now read above sentences again without your mind being dirty!

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I Sent This Picture To Most Of My Family. I Just Now Noticed What My Dad Did To My Fridge In The Background... (Me And My Brother's Names Are Nick And Nate)

I Sent This Picture To Most Of My Family. I Just Now Noticed What My Dad Did To My Fridge In The Background... (Me And My Brother's Names Are Nick And Nate)

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#61

Look At How Long This Gummy Worm I Found Is!

Look At How Long This Gummy Worm I Found Is!

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#62

Senior Picture Background Fail

Senior Picture Background Fail

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#63

The Art In The Background Makes Appear Like My 1-Year-Old Daughter Is Holding Some Kind Of Melee Weapon

The Art In The Background Makes Appear Like My 1-Year-Old Daughter Is Holding Some Kind Of Melee Weapon

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#64

Tried To Look Talented In The Background Of A Family Portrait. Failed

Tried To Look Talented In The Background Of A Family Portrait. Failed

GaryGronk Report

#65

I Took A Selfie And Saw Myself 20 Years In The Future (I'm Wearing Khakis Too)

I Took A Selfie And Saw Myself 20 Years In The Future (I'm Wearing Khakis Too)

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#66

He Seams To Really Dislike Her Bag

He Seams To Really Dislike Her Bag

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#67

Canopy In The Background Makes It Look Like Dj Khaled Just Graduated

Canopy In The Background Makes It Look Like Dj Khaled Just Graduated

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Katie and Jared Coates
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was gonna make a joke.. But it was inappropriate. Aw, what the hell. Was it p*ssy-eating school?

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Her Friend To The Left Doesn't Look Fine

Her Friend To The Left Doesn't Look Fine

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#69

My Facebook Friend Met Ed O'Neill And The Guy Behind Her Can't F**king Believe It

My Facebook Friend Met Ed O'Neill And The Guy Behind Her Can't F**king Believe It

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#70

Just Hanging Out... Kids Playing In The Leaves, Smoking Some Chicken On The Green Egg, Oh And Our Dog...

Just Hanging Out... Kids Playing In The Leaves, Smoking Some Chicken On The Green Egg, Oh And Our Dog...

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

Possessed dog, zombie children rising from the grave.. Photoshop a few headstones in there, makes a great Halloween card.

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#71

When You See It...

When You See It...

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#72

A Car Like Mine Parked Next To Me So I Snapped A Photo. I Noticed Weeks Later That A 3rd Mountaineer Was Driving By At The Exact Moment I Took The Photo

A Car Like Mine Parked Next To Me So I Snapped A Photo. I Noticed Weeks Later That A 3rd Mountaineer Was Driving By At The Exact Moment I Took The Photo

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Daria B
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is still the beta test of this place. Car skins are to be added within the next update. ^_-

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He Probably Regrets Choosing A Medical School

He Probably Regrets Choosing A Medical School

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#74

Just Got Back From Iceland- Was Going Through My Pictures And Found The Best Photobomb Of All Time

Just Got Back From Iceland- Was Going Through My Pictures And Found The Best Photobomb Of All Time

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#75

A Few Days Ago I Had A Frankenshake, Didn't Realise The Hidden Gem As The Wife Took My Pic

A Few Days Ago I Had A Frankenshake, Didn't Realise The Hidden Gem As The Wife Took My Pic

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Took A Picture Of My Parents On A Boat With A Rope Swing. Attempted Back Flip Gone Wrong

Took A Picture Of My Parents On A Boat With A Rope Swing. Attempted Back Flip Gone Wrong

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Ladies and Gentlemen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just Photoshop a dolphin with its nose in left hand palm, and suddenly it will become a stunt gone well.

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#77

Took A Pic Of My Kid On Her New Pimped Up Bike... Didn't Pay Attention To The Graffiti In The Background

Took A Pic Of My Kid On Her New Pimped Up Bike... Didn't Pay Attention To The Graffiti In The Background

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#78

So I Went To México Over The Summer. Going Through My Pictures, I Just Noticed This Guy In The Background

So I Went To México Over The Summer. Going Through My Pictures, I Just Noticed This Guy In The Background

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#79

Pretty Much Sums It All Up

Pretty Much Sums It All Up

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Ladies and Gentlemen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It feels like she is strangling poor mouse and its eyes popping out and with that thought in mind, that smile makes it creepiest at its best!

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Sleepy Head

Sleepy Head

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#82

Drunk Guy Peeing Behind Tent At Wedding Reception

Drunk Guy Peeing Behind Tent At Wedding Reception

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#83

A Photo Of My Mother And Grandmother With My Dog Doing Her Own Business In The Background

A Photo Of My Mother And Grandmother With My Dog Doing Her Own Business In The Background

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#85

Caught My Brother Falling Skim Boarding While Taking A Picture Of My Wife And Daughter

Caught My Brother Falling Skim Boarding While Taking A Picture Of My Wife And Daughter

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#86

Took This Picture Of My Kid While At A Restaurant, I Can't Stop Laughing At The Guy In The Back

Took This Picture Of My Kid While At A Restaurant, I Can't Stop Laughing At The Guy In The Back

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#87

When Waitress Brings Someone Else Their Food When You Ordered First

When Waitress Brings Someone Else Their Food When You Ordered First

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#88

Never Know What Strangers May Be Doing In The Background When You're Taking A Picture

Never Know What Strangers May Be Doing In The Background When You're Taking A Picture

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#89

That Awkward Moment When You're Trying To Take A Selfie And A Mother Decides To Beat Her Child With Her Sandal

That Awkward Moment When You're Trying To Take A Selfie And A Mother Decides To Beat Her Child With Her Sandal

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Rama Llama
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it a thing to casually beat your kids with your shoes somewhere? I think I have heard about it multiple times before and it seems odd.

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#91

Boy In The Back Is Probably Going Through Existential Crisis

Boy In The Back Is Probably Going Through Existential Crisis

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Emma B
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's worried he's about to crash because his narcissistic brother refuses to stop driving on the highway when he wants to take a selfie!

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Took A Picture Of A Friend And Capture Something In The Background

Took A Picture Of A Friend And Capture Something In The Background

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Josiane Roy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not a pacifier. It's a mouth piece for a board game. There are a few games out there with them. The most known one is Speak Out.

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