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From the comical mishap of walking straight into a seemingly invisible glass door to the downright perplexing experience of momentarily forgetting the very word 'door' when attempting to recount the incident to a friend, it's an undeniable truth that each of us encounters moments of sheer human fallibility. 

Whether it's a dumb fail that leaves us chuckling at our own expense or a brief lapse in memory that momentarily stumps us, these occurrences remind us of our shared humanity and keep us grounded in the unpredictability of everyday life. For better or worse, nowadays, all these mishaps are all over dumb posts on the internet, and all these blunders are documented for years to come. 

So to make peace with our collective dullness of mind, we at Bored Panda have an ongoing series where we share pictures of the dumbest things ever said on the internet by people. (In case you haven't seen it, I recommend you check it out here and here and catch up.)

We hope this latest collection of dumb social media posts reassures you that nobody's perfect and allows you to look at your failures with a little less embarrassment. Or, at the very least, it provides you with an opportunity to distract yourself and forget about it!

#1

This Just Made Me Laugh, Thought I'd Share

This Just Made Me Laugh, Thought I'd Share

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We All Fail Sometimes, and Here's How to Deal With It Like a Pro

Psychotherapist Amy Morin, LCSW, who is the Editor-in-Chief of Verywell Mind and the author of the bestselling book 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, believes that failure is something we all endure and it's important to know that there are things we can do to feel better about it.

First off, embrace your emotions. Morin highlighted that failure is often accompanied by a variety of emotions, including embarrassment, anxiety, anger, sadness, and shame, just to name a few. Those feelings are uncomfortable, and many people will do anything they can to escape the discomfort they cause but according to research, allowing yourself to feel bad is actually motivating. It can help you work harder to find better solutions so that you'll improve next time, even if we’re talking about the dumbest things ever said on the internet—they can also make you feel very underwhelmed.

#3

So Silly Though

So Silly Though

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm pretty sure lots of kids books are about pirates, but I have yet to commandeer a ship, entrap a crew, hoist the jolly roger, and take to the seven seas.

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#4

Does Seem Kinda Controversial

Does Seem Kinda Controversial

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Next Level Stupid

Next Level Stupid

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lauren Boebert does not belong in Congress; this level of stupidity is scary.

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Minimizing the Discomfort Won’t Make It Go Away Completely

Next up, we should make an effort to recognize our unhealthy attempts to reduce pain. "You might be tempted to say, 'I didn't actually want that job anyway,' but minimizing your pain won't make it go away," Morin said.

"Distracting yourself or filling the void you feel with food, drugs, or alcohol won't heal your pain either. Those things will only provide you with some temporary relief."

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Not A True Catholic

Not A True Catholic

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess the Pope should take catechism classes from Ashley, as she knows so much about Catholicism.

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Building Healthy Coping Skills is Vital

After that, we can start focusing on healthy coping skills instead. "Calling a friend, practicing deep breathing, taking a bubble bath, going for a walk, or playing with your pet are just a few examples of healthy ways to deal with your pain," the psychotherapist explained. We’d also add that looking up something fun, like the shortcomings of the dumb people on the internet, might also cheer you up. 

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"Not every coping skill works for everyone, however, so it's important to find what does for you."

#11

You Know... The Other Mariah Carey

You Know... The Other Mariah Carey

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s one thing to lack knowledge, be naive or ignorant. These are merely obstacles. However, needing some warped sense of validation by correcting people you know nothing about, or even worse, mansplaining simply because they’re a woman, is a character flaw at best, a personality disorder most likely.

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They Definitely Need A Disability Advocate

They Definitely Need A Disability Advocate

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My 89 year old mom got at letter written in 12 point letters about her upcoming eye operation. She luckily had a friend who was able to read it to her. I called and asked the clinic why they didn't use larger letters, and the said their computer couldn't do that! Have anyone ever heard of such a computer?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every day of my life. "Dear person, question question, please respond by email as I'm deaf". "Dear me, please give us a call to discuss". You even have to book to get a broken hearing aid fixed by phone only. Genius, if I could hear, I wouldn't need your services.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have noticed that people generally don't pay attention when they read email, snail mail or texts longer than one sentence. Countless times I have sent written communications with 2 or 3 questions to someone just to have them write back barely answering one question.

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Amanda Ysassi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Deaf people do phone interviews all the time. They have a VP video phone. They talk to hearing people with the help of a sign language interpreter they can see with their video phone.

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Sean Sean
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This isn't weird at all, there are services that deaf people use and also devices like speech to text so deaf people can talk over phones and video calls.

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Leslie Davenport
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are video relay services for Deaf/ hard of hearing (never hearing impaired - we are not impaired or broken, needing to be fixed or tossed aside) where you can see an interpreter on the screen (cell phone, laptop, tablet, television). For those who don't sign, or at least not well, the interpreters will enunciate clearly so the caller may lipread. I don't know about other countries, but this service has been around for 15 years now. There are also other ways, not as nice to do calls, but this is the best.

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Gwyn
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are services you can use to talk to deaf people over the phone... The national relay service in the US. I'm sure an interviewer for a position like this would know about it. 🙄

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RK Barbo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But deaf people use a free relay service for phone calls.

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Brian Michael
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've done 3 phone interviews with deaf candidates at my company over 10 years. There is a service that the company pays for so this can be accomplished and not make the person drive in for a live interpreter. I feel this deaf candidate he never been told of this very accessible, very required, very free, and often talked about service with in the deaf community.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can still have phone calls with hearing impaired with the help of translator.

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Ja Le Gr
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is such a service called tty, which enables deaf people to talk over the phone, I know because I have talked to deaf people using the service. Still a bit ignorant for them to flat out ask for a phone interview, unless there's more to the conversation that we weren't privy to.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm just gonna put it out there...there are services where they will do a phone interview via video chat and there will be an ASL interpreter. I use this all the time with clients that are deaf but phone call is necessary to resolve the issue properly and timely. Most deaf people also have the type to talk phones too...so for them to send an email to schedule a phone conversation isn't exactly a dumb thing. He might not do so well at that advocate job if he's so quick to tweet that.

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Bill
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand how this is an issue given adaptive equipment?

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Keith Pedersen
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Their response shows exactly how much they really need a disability advocate

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Keith Pedersen
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a retired rehabilitation counselor and that's the stupidest response I've ever heard of. How did you respond to the email? I'm not sure they're ready for a disability advocate or have any idea what one is.

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Ambry Petersen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some of these application sites are run by computers as its easier to have the computer sort through the companies programmed qualifications and spit out a list to HR than for them to actually go through them themselves, and AI has reasoning flaws. (My brother was recently looking for work and we ran into this problem. Thankfully he found a decent job anyway.)

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Cathy Hurd
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My daughter had a friend whose parents were both deaf, they called frequently looking to speak to their daughter. Deaf people can use telephones.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Many years ago, I read about a person who applied to medical school in the U.S. The applicant was from New Mexico. Applicant was denied admission because the medical school had its quota of foreign students.

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Mary Peace
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dreadful mistake to make, but I bet someone just scan-read his letter, and sent the standard reply without thinking.

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Chico Martins
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The interviewer has brain damage. It is a inclusive law office...

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P. Mozzani
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reading is fundamental. Reading comprehension is even more so.

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Ja R
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Telecommunications Relay Service is a telephone service that allows persons with hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive telephone calls.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was a TTY operator for the phone company for years - This job applicant should know what services are available for him - yes, he can be interviewed by phone - For individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, telephone communication involves communicating by text rather than by voice, typically using a teletypewriter (TTY), also known as a TDD. (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). I find it hard to believe that as a deaf person he does not know about this service or has not used it. This story seems contrived.

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Helen Taylor
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did they mean TTY? Pretty silly if that’s not what they asked for.

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Milton Trachtenburg
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They have text phones for hearing impaired people. Hopefully, the person sending you the letter figured you had one. In any case, he or she should have had the sensitivity to ask!

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Liz Mosby
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Deaf ppl have an entire service they use to talk on the phone. So it's not that stupid.

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Mickie Shea
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sure you want to work for a company that is not deaf, but dumb.

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DetongLhamo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Proof positive that 95% of ‘people’ are stupider than you.

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LynzCatastrophe
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another hint that cover letters are a waste of time. They are very rarely read.

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Billy Bob Jones
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ive worked with a handful of deaf people. They're all awesome. I've learned ASL from them. But one of they knows they can't fire him or else the company is in trouble. He's a real D-bag.

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Nicole Normand
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are presuming this person has the special equipment to take phone calls. That's a lot of presumption.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So there are alpha/numeric phones for the deaf....are you sure you're deaf ??

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a friend say she was working with a blind woman in real estate. She went to write the woman a note, remembered she was blind so got out a thick marker to write the note. When she was done, she looked it over and just cracked herself up when she realized that no matter how big the letters, her client would not be able to see them. Beautiful people just having one of those days.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The level of stupidity in this really depends. Did you provide a phone number? Do you have a phone translator service? Did you make it clear they can't call you? I don't think this is half as dumb as everyone seems to think it is

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, you are telling us that you are deaf but don't have either a captioned phone or phone app?

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A 2016 review published in Clinical Psychology Review that looked at 46 studies examining reactions to failure found that a "more positive attributional style" was a strong factor in how resilient people were to the emotional distress caused by failure.

In other words, they saw failure as a result of something specific and external rather than something internal.

#14

I Can't Stop Laughing At This. I Have No Words

I Can't Stop Laughing At This. I Have No Words

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Was At My Kid’s School For A Costume Parade. One Dad Misunderstood In The Best Way Possible

Was At My Kid’s School For A Costume Parade. One Dad Misunderstood In The Best Way Possible

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Unpopular Opinion: We Should Make Crime Illegal

Unpopular Opinion: We Should Make Crime Illegal

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"When you find yourself thinking that you're a hopeless cause or that there’s no use in trying again, reframe your thoughts," Morin suggested.

"Remind yourself of more realistic thoughts about failure such as: a) failure is a sign that I'm challenging myself to do something difficult; b) I can handle failure; c) I can learn from my failures."

However, you will probably need to repeat a phrase or affirmation more than once in order to ward off negative thoughts or to reinforce to yourself that you can bounce back. But you will bounce back! Even the people from these dumb social media posts did, and that accounts to something.

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That's The UK Parliament

That's The UK Parliament

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Gotta Be Prepared To Deal With Any Unwanted Terminator

Gotta Be Prepared To Deal With Any Unwanted Terminator

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30 Years Later I Still Cringe

30 Years Later I Still Cringe

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If you've spent most of your life avoiding failure, it can feel really scary when it finally catches you off-guard. However, facing your fears can really improve your quality of life. Practice stepping outside your comfort zone, and over time, you'll learn that messing up isn't as bad as you thought!

Just take a look at the dumbest things ever said on the internet documented on this list—to some, they might seem like failures, but at most, they’re happy little accidents that, in the end, make us laugh heartily.

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The Wrong People Have Money

The Wrong People Have Money

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No Lie, Masks Will Help Out The Listerine Sales

No Lie, Masks Will Help Out The Listerine Sales

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#30

How Anyone In Government Could Be So Clueless

How Anyone In Government Could Be So Clueless

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I Did Not Order A Concrete Driveway Or Any Other Type Of Driveway. When The Person That Laid It Came Back To See If I Was Happy With The Job, He Realized It Was The Wrong Address

I Did Not Order A Concrete Driveway Or Any Other Type Of Driveway. When The Person That Laid It Came Back To See If I Was Happy With The Job, He Realized It Was The Wrong Address

I now have a free concrete driveway.

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#33

My Team Said We Were Dressing As Dominoes

My Team Said We Were Dressing As Dominoes

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#34

My Sister Went To Paris And Saw Sean Connery Taking Pictures With All These People. She Muscled Her Way In And Asked For A Photo, All Pleased

My Sister Went To Paris And Saw Sean Connery Taking Pictures With All These People. She Muscled Her Way In And Asked For A Photo, All Pleased

It wasn't Sean Connery. This man had been taking pictures with his family.

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Next You’re Going To Tell Me Jason Momoa Can’t Breathe Underwater

Next You’re Going To Tell Me Jason Momoa Can’t Breathe Underwater

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

but hes aqua man!? Next thing your gonna tell me he cant control fish!

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Kids Got To Learn

Kids Got To Learn

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think "they" can make you do anything if you didn't want to.

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#39

And I Thought Americans Only Knew American Geography

And I Thought Americans Only Knew American Geography

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#40

Plot Twist: He’s The Only One There

Plot Twist: He’s The Only One There

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#41

A Customer Called Asking If We Were Practicing Social Distancing With Her Sandwiches. I Told Her We Are, But To Be Honest Guys I'm Running Out Of Space

A Customer Called Asking If We Were Practicing Social Distancing With Her Sandwiches. I Told Her We Are, But To Be Honest Guys I'm Running Out Of Space

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you're that concerned about social distancing; you shouldn't be ordering sandwiches...

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#42

When Your Friend Cancels Cause She's Having "Lady Problems" But U A Feminist & Know There Are A Lot Of Lady Problems

When Your Friend Cancels Cause She's Having "Lady Problems" But U A Feminist & Know There Are A Lot Of Lady Problems

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#43

Y'all Need Jesus

Y'all Need Jesus

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#44

“I’ve Wasted Days Of My Life Washing Up”. Me Too, Tom, Me Too

“I’ve Wasted Days Of My Life Washing Up”. Me Too, Tom, Me Too

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never once pulled on the handle to determine if fake drawer was indeed fake???

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#46

You Have To Remove The Protective Coating. Please Can Someone Shut Down The Internet

You Have To Remove The Protective Coating. Please Can Someone Shut Down The Internet

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

one time they printed remove label all over the label and people complained about the weird logo . . .

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Diesel In A Prius

Diesel In A Prius

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LMAO. Is this meant to be a public service announcement? Thanks, I guess.

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#48

I Have Been Buying Bay Leaves When There's A Bay Tree Outside My Front Door. I've Lived Here For Over A Year

 I Have Been Buying Bay Leaves When There's A Bay Tree Outside My Front Door. I've Lived Here For Over A Year

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The Cult Will Cult

The Cult Will Cult

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don’t educate yourselves bc then we won’t be able to control you. Like what?

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