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You know the feeling. You get into an argument with someone, the two of you are going at each other back and forth, and they get you so riled up that you suddenly can't think of a good comeback until long after the fight is over.

There's actually a French term for this called l'esprit de l'escalier. It describes the feeling you get when you come up with the perfect reply after the fact.

We've all been there. It's devastating.

So let's take a moment and pay our respects to and celebrate the really good comebacks—the ultimate expressions of wit and cleverness. Taken from the appropriately titled subreddit r/MurderedByWords, here are some of the best ways people have ended their disagreements.

#2

Deutscher Patriotismus vs. American Patriotism

Deutscher Patriotismus vs. American Patriotism

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#3

"Educate Your Self"

"Educate Your Self"

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#4

That’s A Stupid Reason To Ban Transgender People

That’s A Stupid Reason To Ban Transgender People

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Anti Vaxxer Pretends To Be Educated

Anti Vaxxer Pretends To Be Educated

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

And polio, measles, pneumonia, diptheria, influenza? Oh and that pesky Bubonic Plague. A healthy gut sure worked there.

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#6

Just Try Not Being Straight For Awhile

Just Try Not Being Straight For Awhile

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

I remember this from a few weeks ago! After all, ii did say I wanted to, given its a brilliant comeback :D

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#8

This Comeback Belongs In The Hall Of Fame

This Comeback Belongs In The Hall Of Fame

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

Seems like for some people the concept of consent is a pretty hard one to grasp...

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#9

In The Interests Of Public Safety

In The Interests Of Public Safety

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Bye Bye Trash!!

Bye Bye Trash!!

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

He himself is both a boob and an ass. If he can find a like minded friend they'd make an interesting pair 😂

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#13

Honestly, You're Not Important Enough To Be Microchipped

Honestly, You're Not Important Enough To Be Microchipped

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

I ask again...why would they give us FREE microchips with our vaccinations? If they wanted to microchip us you'd better believe they're going to make us pay for it too.

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#14

"I Don’t Understand Marches"

"I Don’t Understand Marches"

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

How does Tomi still have a job? I feel like I could write a bloody book about the moronic things I've seen from her on this website alone...Did she just never learn how to think...or at the very least google...before she speaks/posts?

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#15

Your Bigotry Is Showing

Your Bigotry Is Showing

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Toujin C'Thlu
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stuff like this also shows how mentally stuck in the past conservatives are. They honestly think scenes like this will actually scare people as much it scares them.

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#16

America, F**k Yeah!

America, F**k Yeah!

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

It's sad that someone let alone a child needs to do this. This is a government and school funding issue.

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#17

Babies Are Not A Plaything

Babies Are Not A Plaything

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

Regardless of context, I think the reply was justified. As someone who can't have kids, I am sick to the back teeth of people asking me when and why we don't have kids. Mind your own business.

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#20

$10 To Clean The Bathroom?!

$10 To Clean The Bathroom?!

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

7 out of ten dollars? Smh is that really what they think? I pay around 19-21% and get a lot of it back in tax credits. Do you think it's the 'ism' that makes ppl think socialism is communism? We could always try calling it socialocracy

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#21

Let's Blame Children's Knees For Making Men Uncomfortable

Let's Blame Children's Knees For Making Men Uncomfortable

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

Do they not filter out the weirdos who apply to be teachers? Or are they just good at hiding it?

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#22

God Is A White Man

God Is A White Man

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

Funny, I've read the Bible many times, and have yet to come across the chapter and verse where God mandates that white men be in the majority. Anyone?

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#23

America Was Not Started By Protestors!

America Was Not Started By Protestors!

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#24

Who Knows What They Put In "Food" Anyway?

Who Knows What They Put In "Food" Anyway?

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

I heard he apparently was breathing air in those two weeks, so hold ur breath and I'll get back to u asap....

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Jeepers Creepers

Jeepers Creepers

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

This, right? Taking strangers pics is not very subtle! Especially this well framed, poor dude. Now I wonder about genders reversed: guy taking picture of young woman with such inference? Well if I find that creepy (which I do), then by all logic this is equally as creepy (which it is)

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

I swear, for a minute, I thought it was one of those Sprouse boys, the twins?

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

It is creepy to take a photo of a stranger but it is more creepier to post it online. It is a totally different thing than to just share it private with a friend. And I'm not even sure if that would be a proper thing to do either.

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

And then a site like Bored Panda shares his image even further...

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

I don't understand why some people are so comfortable taking pictures of complete strangers. Even when I accidentally filmed someone when I'm photographing other things, I'll feel awkward. And doesn't it violate someone's right of being portraited.

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

can we talk about how legendary the replier's profile picture is

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

Ppl, dont do the this to others. Its invasive, disrespectfull, and selfish. Respect other peoples privacy.

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

He looks like a kid not a man and unless this stalker freak is a touch screen, I highly doubt he would notice her even if she was on fire.

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

He is probably looking at wikiHow trying to find out how to keep a creepy lady away from him

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

He looks like that kid from Disney channel. But yeah....stop being a creeper.

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

Whatever happened to...*notice cute person in public place*...*look briefly and look away from them so as not to stare and make them uncomfortable*.. *go on with your day and let them go on with their day in peace*? Looking at you Costanza...

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

I love how he is sitting on the opposite side of the bus away from his personal stalker...as far away as he can get is best :)

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

He is looking because he knows you're looking at him because he is a minor celebrity. (One of the Sprouse brothers)

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

It is wrong if a guy takes a photo of a girl, but it is right if a girl takes a photo of a guy.

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

The only way this could have been better is if the reply was from the guy!

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

Yes, but if the man was looking at her she would be complaining about him "objectifying" her and that he was raping her with his eyes.

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2 years ago

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This is Cole sprouse right??? I’d take a photo not going to lie cos that is uncanny

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#27

There's No Vaccination For That

There's No Vaccination For That

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#29

Gas Pump (Doesn't) Go Brrrrr

Gas Pump (Doesn't) Go Brrrrr

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

When I was a kid working at a gas station, if the power failed, you cranked it by hand. Lot of years ago, mind

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#33

“We Follow Biblical Rules”

“We Follow Biblical Rules”

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

The word “homosexual” wasn’t added into the Bible until 1942. Can we not hide behind religion to excuse our homophobia, thank you.

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#37

Can't Say Much, Can We?

Can't Say Much, Can We?

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Complete Slam Dunk From This Dude

Complete Slam Dunk From This Dude

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#42

That’s A Lotta Damage

That’s A Lotta Damage

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Inconvenient At Worst

Inconvenient At Worst

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

Wait until they find the truth about the nation wide conspiracy you call Santa Claus

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#44

My Dad Hasn’t Paid Child Support In Years And Posted This. I Had To Respond

My Dad Hasn’t Paid Child Support In Years And Posted This. I Had To Respond

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Murdered By Logic, As Well

Murdered By Logic, As Well

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

When it's cold it's coz the big ball in the sky is angered! If we harass our enemies perhaps it shall return! I think we angered it with the panels! *sob*

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#48

Probably Not Even The Full 30 Minutes

Probably Not Even The Full 30 Minutes

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#50

Why Are People Still On The Side Of The Billionaires?

Why Are People Still On The Side Of The Billionaires?

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#51

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Personally Replies To A Hater

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Personally Replies To A Hater

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

Thank you! Lol I love Jacinda, she reacts as any other person, repeat that again person, would. Ppl pigeonhole her by gender can go shove themselves, as they bounce off her like water off a duck's back. Great role model for young women :)

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#52

Peon's Don't Deserve Dignity

Peon's Don't Deserve Dignity

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

Meanwhile Jeff Bezos makes $2,489 per second while his warehouse workers rely on food stamps.

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#53

Tinder Convo. Murdered By Two Letters. New Record? Likely Can't Ever Be Beaten

Tinder Convo. Murdered By Two Letters. New Record? Likely Can't Ever Be Beaten

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#54

Twitter Used Guillotine! It’s A One Hit Ko!

Twitter Used Guillotine! It’s A One Hit Ko!

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#55

He’s Definitely Not Making Into Smash Now

He’s Definitely Not Making Into Smash Now

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

He's got a point, words aren't oppressive. It's how those words are used that's oppressive. We shouldn't be offended by the word itself, we should be offended by the fact that the person used the word.

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Amazing Observation

Amazing Observation

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

Ah, Ben Shapiro. Another lying asshole stoking the outrage machine, always and every day.

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#57

Anti-Masker vs. A Hedge

Anti-Masker vs. A Hedge

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Not Proud British
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair to the tweeter, in the UK (don't know about other countries) you do not have to wear a mask outside. Walking in the countryside less so. I've had a jogger almost fall into a ditch trying to avoid me on a country lane, and this was after I'd moved right to the side to allow him to pass. Some people just like extremes I guess.

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#58

They Have To, It's The Law

They Have To, It's The Law

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Sista of the moon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m gonna get downvoted into oblivion but i think that decriminalizing ALL drugs is a terrible idea.

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#59

I Use Capital Letters To Sound Smarter

I Use Capital Letters To Sound Smarter

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

"One rule for me, another for thee." The mantra of the modern Republican Party. Runner-up: "I will only care about something if it affects me personally."

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#61

When Did They Start Calling Us Doomers?

When Did They Start Calling Us Doomers?

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

But antimaskers and antivaxxers don't believe in math or science because they flunked it in school.

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#62

Nike Tried To Disown The Shoes Funnily Enough

Nike Tried To Disown The Shoes Funnily Enough

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

Remember, employees! An Apple™ a day keeps the suicide nets away!

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#63

Pick Me, Pick Me!

Pick Me, Pick Me!

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#64

Space Ned Flanders Responds To A Comment On A Post About A Plaque On The Moon.

Space Ned Flanders Responds To A Comment On A Post About A Plaque On The Moon.

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

Orbit??! But, but that implies spherical! Stop talking madness you crazy dude

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#65

I Used My Argument To Destroy My Argument

I Used My Argument To Destroy My Argument

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#66

Did Not Know That About The First Computer Virus

Did Not Know That About The First Computer Virus

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#67

Brandy Is Not Having It

Brandy Is Not Having It

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

I like Brandy the drink, Brandy the singer and now Brandy the sassy store owner

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#68

Why Is Tucker Carlson?

Why Is Tucker Carlson?

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Wine Is Thicker Than Blood

Wine Is Thicker Than Blood

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

Being in a bad place yourself is no excuse to hurt others, especially those who depend on you. If you're a parent falling into a toxic spiral, don't be afraid to get help for yourself & your kids before it's too late. Neither of you deserve to be in pain & there are people out there who want to help.

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#70

"In His Samarra Hometown, Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi Was Known As The Local Cleric. To The FBI, He's The Militant Leader Who Was An Iraqi Terrorist And Headed Isis."

"In His Samarra Hometown, Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi Was Known As The Local Cleric. To The FBI, He's The Militant Leader Who Was An Iraqi Terrorist And Headed Isis."

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#71

Seriously, Read Or Be Read.

Seriously, Read Or Be Read.

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

Funny how when someone actually has enough food to get them through the day they might be more motivated to find a job and better themselves. Crazy how having enough money to pay for childcare actually allowed more people to seek work. Truly a mystery how this happened.

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I Can't Make Titles

I Can't Make Titles

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

And the lack of funds is the reason why ESA has to help NASA out for the next moon landing mission (Artemis).

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#73

It's That Simple

It's That Simple

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

My English teacher would NOT allow us to refer to the book using the numerals. In essays we had to write Nineteen Eighty Four (and underline it, since you couldn't do italics in handwriting). Style guide FTW!

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[insert Mildly Interesting Title]

[insert Mildly Interesting Title]

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Poor Washed-Up Has-Been Whining About Back In The Day

Poor Washed-Up Has-Been Whining About Back In The Day

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