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This post is strictly for guys, and we may just spill a few well-kept secrets, so be warned.

Okay, now that everyone else has left and only guys are here, feel free to kick back, relax, and crack open a cold one. We've got a post just for you. The subreddit r/TrollYChromosome is only for guys, and the motto is, "Quality Reddit dudes sharing quality Reddit wisdom."

You might find funny situations, laugh, relate, and in general get a grasp of what it's like to live in this world with chromosome Y. For it is not only women that have issues, men deal with double standards, societal pressures to be masculine and their own daily struggles.

#1

Resist

Resist

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Great And Holy Pangolin
Community Member
2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dear men. It is manly to read books. It is manly to wear cute clothes. It is manly to care for your kids. It is manly to relax sometimes. It is manly to do housework. It is manly to love yourself. It is manly to cry, to feel, to BE human. Allow yourself that, please. You have my permission to be human. And if you don’t want it to be manly, it doesn’t have to be. It can be a multitude of things because manliness doesn’t define you. YOU define you. That’s kind of your whole job.

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What does it mean to be a man in today's world? It's a simple question with no simple answer. What is masculinity and what does it mean to men? Many people would say that it means men being aggressive, oppressing women, dropping sexist comments... Very few people actually dig into the topic and think deeply about what masculinity actually is.

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    #2

    A Lot Of Kids I've Seen Act Way Mature Than Actual Adults

    A Lot Of Kids I've Seen Act Way Mature Than Actual Adults

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    Ranger Kanootsen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah... I'm s**t at handling rejection. I just run away and eat pizza.

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    #3

    Girls Are Always Taught How To Stay Safe, It's Not As Common To Teach Boys, And I Feel Like We Have Lots Of Young Men Here (Xpost Trollxchrosomes

    Girls Are Always Taught How To Stay Safe, It's Not As Common To Teach Boys, And I Feel Like We Have Lots Of Young Men Here (Xpost Trollxchrosomes

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    General Anaesthesia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The old "when a girl says no she's *playing* hard to get" toxic mythe.

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    David D. Gilmore tried to find an answer in his book “Manhood in the Making." He examined cultures around the world and found some universal principles of what it meant to be a man. "Gilmore’s main finding was that no matter what culture or society he surveyed, there were always three clear, distinctive, and universal principles common to all men. They are the basic ingredients of the masculinity cocktail, no matter where you go."

    #4

    A True Man Stands For Justice

    A True Man Stands For Justice

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    #5

    Exactly

    Exactly

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm straight and I like to do my hair and wear markup. I also look smashing in a black miniskirt. Does that make me gay? No it makes me sexy AF.

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    #6

    Levar Burton Is Such An Awesome Person

    Levar Burton Is Such An Awesome Person

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    The ingredients according to The Authentic Man magazine are:

    • Protect your loved ones
    • Provide for your family
    • Initiate the connections with females/reproduce
    #8

    As A Tall Guy Myself, I Want To High-Five This Troll

    As A Tall Guy Myself, I Want To High-Five This Troll

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    Jared Robinson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol this man got a business card to tell you just how hard you can go f**k off.

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

    I'm only 6'1" and I still get questions like that. XD I'm only about two inches above the average for USA males. Not that big of a difference from the average. These cards are awesome.

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    Mycroft1967
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am tall, I do not play basketball. You are short do you play miniature golf???

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

    Omg this is too funny 😂 poor guy was probably asked questions too much. Plus he has awesome humor 👍

    Mimi M
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I asked a guy on the subway how tall he was (after telling him not to hate me)... He said 6 toot 11 inches. I told him I was dissappointed b/c I'm still trying to find someone who is 7 feet and he fell short. He smiled when I called him 'Shrimpy'.

    Crescent 3
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Several years ago I worked with a very tall woman who was the superintendent of a juvenile detention center. By the time we met, she was in her 60s, but she said that when she was younger she used to have a tee shirt that read: 6'5" Yes, I did. University of Maryland

    Tee Rat
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a 5' 6" guy all my friends were much taller and the small fry jokes were strong with them. Now that we're older I always tell them when we start falling due to our advanced age I'm much closer to the ground.

    Sven Horlemann
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am 6'4, and growing up in the 80's, that was really tall. Would have loved to have that business card, ha ha.

    Crescent 3
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The question I most often get asked is about football. I'm Black, 6'1", 270 lbs., and graduated from one of THE most storied football universities in the country. People are often surprised that my scholarships were academic, not athletic.

    Roger9er
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a 6"7 guy myself I'm considering getting such business cards myself. Saves a lot of bs.(6"7 is 198 cm right? I'm198 cm lol)

    Tim Gilbert
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need a card like this! I'm 6'5" myself

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

    Love it. I went out with a guy for an age who was 6'7... and I clock in at the staggering height of 5'5. Quite the sight

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

    I spent an evening dancing with the belly button of a chap 6'7. I'm 5'

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

    I'm 6'5", taller with boots. I get "You're tall" alot. I've responded with "You're observant" for years.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was in the 6th grade, I was six feet tall. I could have used a card along these lines.

    Alan Jay Weiner
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to ask very tall people how tall they are, but explained I wanted to find out what cars they drove - my son is also very tall and wanted suggestions for him. (He found a 2018 Nissan Leaf fits him quite well; now drives a 2023 Leaf) Btw, variation in legs, arms, or torso length, as well as weight makes what fits one person not fit another.

    Batwench
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like his sense of humour.

    Oskar vanZandt
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this a classy way to express yourself when people have been barraging you with the same mundane question forever and your first inclination is to want to tell them all to f*CK off.

    Mr.G86
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe we should have different cards to hand out, for example, if you're in a mood and don't feel like talking.

    Nancy Marine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm 6 feet tall and grew up in the 70s. I would have LOVED cards like this.

    Kat Lyle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I said the first three things to a 6'7" recently but managed to be self deprecating about it by saying "but you already know this". Also, I'm 5'4" - he was towering over me. I stopped asking the stupid weather question after tall people asked me how the grass was below.

    Miki
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2m? I know few taller guys.. and a girl. (not into sports people :p)

    Jay Cee
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stock photo, pretty funny though (I'm 6ft 3)

    Tim Douglass
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guy I went to college with had a t-shirt made that said "I'm 7' 2" and yes, I play basketball".

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine would be 'Yes I'm this short. No you can't lift me up'. Glad to say since I left school no one tries so much, but my mum (even shorter) did get lifted up and swung around the dance floor unsolicited recently.

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

    I’m above average height, and whenever someone asks me “how’s the weather up there” I say, “it’s raining” and spit on them.

    Florence O'Grady
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have two questions. 1) What is the hardest thing about being tall? 2) What is the best thing about being tall?

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

    Back in my college days (1967) a tall friend responded to "how's the weather up there" with "raining" and spit on him - I think he was really fed up with that stupid question.

    Kokichi Ouma
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Help why is this so funny 💀

    Jeff White
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The guy I "noticed" was tall also had a card. His card said basically the same thing, except his was: I am 6 foot 11 and 3/4 inches tall. No, I am not a 7 footer. Seven footers are made, so if you are not 7 foot tall, you're not in the club.

    David Leick
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *Patrick Bateman's eye twitches*

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    #9

    I Like It Here. Keep Smiling Guys

    I Like It Here. Keep Smiling Guys

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    The main reasons for these duties were that men were stronger and more expendable. The Authentic Man online magazine argues that, "The number of women directly correlated with a species’ ability to survive. A single female could carry, bear, and nurture only a limited number of children, whereas a few men were enough to conceive all of them. Put simply, the womb was more valuable than the sperm. Men were the ones who had to engage in dangerous tasks like hunting mammoths or beating up rival tribes."

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    #10

    Meirl

    Meirl

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    #11

    Saw This Post And Thought Of This Sub, If You Want I Can Delete This

    Saw This Post And Thought Of This Sub, If You Want I Can Delete This

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    #12

    For All My Fruity Drink Loving Trolls, Including My Hubby

    For All My Fruity Drink Loving Trolls, Including My Hubby

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    Times change, but many of these duties are still attributed to men. A lot of boys when growing up were taught to just "suck it up" when dealing with difficult times. It was not acceptable to cry, share emotions or in general be "weak." It is quite sad when you think about it... not to be given the same platform to feel out your emotions as women, but rather try to always "be strong".

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    #14

    Same Bro

    Same Bro

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    Luke Branwen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, this post made me soft. I'd give literally anything for that.

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    #15

    Work Title:

    Work Title:

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    The outcome of this was many men being silent when having troubles, not expressing their feelings and trying to always act tough. It is a recipe for disaster with outcomes like mental health issues, bad communication in relationships, depression, etc.

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    #16

    Wholesome Bernie

    Wholesome Bernie

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    #17

    Support Your Homies, Remember Your Worth

    Support Your Homies, Remember Your Worth

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    Black Cat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a friend whose husband told her to man up while she was giving birth. She bit him on the hand.

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    #18

    >:-(

    >:-(

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    Great And Holy Pangolin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not all bodies can do that, even if you put in the effort.

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    Luckily, times are changing and with today's fast-moving world, men are finally seen as a whole person, not just the strong ones to always lean on. Men are more open and free to express their fears, desires and bad feelings. We are shifting into a place where vulnerability and authenticity are celebrated, with strength being considered being able to openly communicate what's inside.

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    #19

    It's True

    It's True

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Toxic masculinity hurts everyone, including men. It's called "toxic" for a reason.

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    #20

    Last Week I Asked Her To Marry Me

    Last Week I Asked Her To Marry Me

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    Great And Holy Pangolin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the message that although Thor was going through a ton of grief and guilt, despite the fact that he’d been dealing with depression and subsequently weight gain, he was still worthy.

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    #21

    On A Scale From Y To 10 How Is This Bad?

    On A Scale From Y To 10 How Is This Bad?

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    Hopefully this means better mental health, relationships with family and men being able to show their softer and creative side. Keep scrolling to have a laugh, relate, and get a grasp of what it's like to be a man in today's world. Feel free to upvote your favorite posts.

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    #22

    Boom

    Boom

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never understood this. I used to sub for an exgf who was a dom at playshows. I'm OK being seen seen in public but NOT OK being recorded and posted on the web. Most places like that make you check your phone at the door these days.

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    #23

    It Ain't Gay

    It Ain't Gay

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    Ranger Kanootsen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm gay, so I can't really comment on the accuracy of this.

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    #24

    Damn I Really Wonder Why

    Damn I Really Wonder Why

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    Little Wonder
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a ute (pick up truck) someone drives around here with a big bumpersticker on the back that says "It ain't weak to speak" and I love it so much.

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    #25

    A Familiar Struggle

    A Familiar Struggle

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    lily jones
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't worry Mike Wendowski you're cooler than Karen will ever be

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    #26

    Why Is This So Accurate?

    Why Is This So Accurate?

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    lily jones
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why did I act out every one of these. I am a girl

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    #27

    Dressing How You Like

    Dressing How You Like

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    #28

    I'm An Oblivious Boy

    I'm An Oblivious Boy

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    Ranger Kanootsen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks like she wants to fall asleep in every picture

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    #29

    Didnt Know Whether This Belonged Or Not

    Didnt Know Whether This Belonged Or Not

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    Black Cat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is sad, but then the only compliments I ever get from men have been about what I look like, never anything of substance. Maybe we should all compliment each other more. But genuinely so it's meaningful.

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    #30

    When Life Starts To Get Better

    When Life Starts To Get Better

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    Ranger Kanootsen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just when my day was going great, I drove my car into a lake :(

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    #31

    When Did You Learn To Pilot?

    When Did You Learn To Pilot?

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    Great And Holy Pangolin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve always lived under the philosophy of ‘if they don’t like the real you when you reveal it in meeting them, they wouldn’t like the real you when you reveal it after being friends for a while’. It’s worth just being yourself as and when you meet someone, rather than waste the energy on someone who eventually won’t like you.

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    #32

    How Dare You, Sir!

    How Dare You, Sir!

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    Ranger Kanootsen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well I'm rubbish at tinkering so I don't even know what that means.

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    #33

    Sometimes That’s How It Is

    Sometimes That’s How It Is

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    Ranger Kanootsen
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would be me but I look like beef stroganoff so... Edit: Seems a lot of you actually really like beef stroganoff! I'm flattered!!

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    #34

    He Be Spittin Straight Facts Doe, I Know This Was Made With Mematic

    He Be Spittin Straight Facts Doe, I Know This Was Made With Mematic

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    #35

    "5'10"? Good Enough Lol" - My Body

    "5'10"? Good Enough Lol" - My Body

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    microwaved mcdonalds fries
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    5'2.5" 😭😭😭 my mom keeps telling me im gonna grow more but its been that way for like 3 years now 💀💀💀 thats ok tho i like being short it gives more gremlin energy >:3

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    #36

    Mrw I Cut The Grass Four Days Ago And It's Already Grown Back

    Mrw I Cut The Grass Four Days Ago And It's Already Grown Back

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

    Looked ut up, mrw = my reaction when. Are we all just supposed to know every abbreviation now?

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    #37

    After You Just Had A Great Conversation With A Cute Girl At A Party

    After You Just Had A Great Conversation With A Cute Girl At A Party

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    Ranger Kanootsen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where's the "I never went out in the first place" button?

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    #39

    Fellas, Is It Gay To Not Die In A Car Crash?

    Fellas, Is It Gay To Not Die In A Car Crash?

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    Great And Holy Pangolin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You may be a real man, but being 6ft tall with muscles doesn’t matter if your 6ft under and decomposing

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    #40

    Hifw My Girlfriend Is Angry At Me And I Try To Calm Her Down

    Hifw My Girlfriend Is Angry At Me And I Try To Calm Her Down

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    #41

    Being Vulnerable Is Not Fun

    Being Vulnerable Is Not Fun

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

    Two days after I moved in with my boyfriend, he cried with me when we had to put down one of the two guinea pigs I brought with me. A day later we spent an entire day to find a new companion for the left piggy. Have been married for 9 years now, being a couple for 13 years.

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    #42

    How Quickly They Forget

    How Quickly They Forget

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    #44

    Seems About Right

    Seems About Right

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

    To be fair, good haircut, like good clothes, can make you feel more confident, which might help with your life.

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    #45

    Remember Bros, Asking For Help Is A Huge Sign Of Strength And Nothing To Be Ashamed Of!

    Remember Bros, Asking For Help Is A Huge Sign Of Strength And Nothing To Be Ashamed Of!

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    #46

    *masculinity Intensifies*

    *masculinity Intensifies*

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

    Don't care if it is supposed to be for men, but fragrance free is a win !!!

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    #47

    It's True

    It's True

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

    I hid my bald spot, by shaving my head. Make my wings boneless, with honey BBQ, please...

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    #49

    Mrw Spending The Weekend With My Sons At My Separated Wife's House While She's On A Trip

    Mrw Spending The Weekend With My Sons At My Separated Wife's House While She's On A Trip

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    Jill Rhodry
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is s1ut shaming his children's mother 'quality wisdom'?

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