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Have you ever found yourself in the midst of a heated argument, feeling like a deer caught in the headlights, desperately searching for a snappy reply? But here's the thing: that clever comeback doesn't always arrive when we need it most. Instead, it often sneaks up on us when we least expect it. We've all been there, haven't we? But today, let’s pay a tribute to the champions of banter.

Introducing the subreddit r/MurderedByWords, a treasure trove for “well-constructed put-downs, comebacks, and counter-arguments”. We’ve collected some of the most brilliant ways people have ended disagreements. So buckle up and get ready to dive into the art of winning an argument with style.

#1

Transphobic Aunt Called Out By An Actual Good Twitter User Vaush

Transphobic Aunt Called Out By An Actual Good Twitter User Vaush

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A Congratulations At Least

A Congratulations At Least

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

Not to mention people need time to relax. Yes you CAN spend 2 hours a day working on a skill and make noticeable improvements over time, but if those 2 hours are the only leisure hours you have you're just going to burn out.

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The subreddit r/MurderedByWords was created back in 2016 and it didn't take much time for it to attract a significant following. Currently, they have a whopping 2.8 million members who share and admire the art of clever comebacks.

"The way we see it, a murder should (but doesn't always have to) be more than a quick response or retort. The best murders are well-constructed, thought-out responses that leave the opening argument completely without any ability to reply. In other words, their point has been totally demolished. Now, obviously, there's more than one way to murder with words, and sometimes a quick rapier thrust or stab to the heart (a short, swift reply) can be just as deadly as a drawn-out murder, and you'll frequently see both types in this sub," the moderators of the subreddit have previously told Bored Panda.

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Aussies Would Like To Have A Word

Aussies Would Like To Have A Word

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

It worries me that there are actually a few people that believe America has some super special rights the rest of the world doesn't. Sure there are countries with significantly fewer rights, but most of the western world have very similar human rights.

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While ruthless put-downs might be entertaining online, things work differently when you argue with someone face-to-face. As tension rises and responses become quite personal, you might find yourself seeking common ground rather than tearing each other down.

Arguments can happen unexpectedly in various places: between partners, friends, family members, at work, or even with strangers you've just met. When emotions run high, it's not always easy to keep yourself from losing control. Nevertheless, the wise choice would be to exercise restraint and self-control in such situations.

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One Hour Dry Burgers

One Hour Dry Burgers

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

For a smart guy (allegedly), Elon can often be an indescribable moron.

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Clever put-downs or comebacks might end an argument for good. However, have you ever found yourself re-running the same fight with your partner or family member? It sounds too familiar, right? According to Linda Blair, a chartered clinical psychologist, you don’t have to go on like this. There are many ways to stop the endless quarrel.

Blair, in her insightful piece for The Guardian, suggests six techniques to consider to bring closure to a seemingly endless argument:

  • The DIY approach - Let go of the things that bother you by realizing that the problem lies not in your partner's actions, but in how you react and get annoyed by them.
  • The digging-under approach - If you want to figure out what your argument is really about, your job is to discover the underlying difference that is causing it.
  • The ring-fencing game - You can have an argument at set times and for a set duration.
  • The balancing act - Each partner chooses a behavior they find annoying in the other and suggests a positive alternative. Then, whenever the argument comes up, both partners agree to act in the positive manner instead of arguing.
  • Fifty shades of grey - To approach your argument more calmly, agree to take a break whenever it starts. Wait for at least 20 minutes to let emotions settle down and clear your mind. Then, come together and each suggest five ways the other person could behave or react that wouldn't be upsetting. Keep talking until you find a compromise that works for both of you.
  • The debating game - Both individuals should try to see things from their partner's perspective. Take turns arguing from the other person's side, spending about 10 minutes or until you feel you've explored all perspectives. Then share with your partner what you have learned from this exercise.
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#11

On A Post Discussing Those Creepy Children's Beauty Pageants In The Us And Diddling Kids

On A Post Discussing Those Creepy Children's Beauty Pageants In The Us And Diddling Kids

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#12

Cyanide Is Biologically Natural

Cyanide Is Biologically Natural

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

Homosexuality is a fantastic way for nature to slow down population growth. Given how overpopulated some parts of the world has become I'd say we'd be better off as a species if more people were homosexual. Now if we can just get rid of b******t laws that make it hard for gays to adopt we could reduce the number of kids in the foster system too.

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#13

The Response To A Hateful Lady, Starts Out Pretty Strong, Loses Me A Bit In The Middle, And Then Ends With A Boom

The Response To A Hateful Lady, Starts Out Pretty Strong, Loses Me A Bit In The Middle, And Then Ends With A Boom

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Without Support From Mom And Dad

Without Support From Mom And Dad

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

Another one who confuses Socialism with Communism. Oh dear. 🙄 "In brief, Communism backs full control of the Government across all standards of production and other resources. Socialism exercises adaptable forms of controlling the State."

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#16

It's Not The Piece Of Plastic

It's Not The Piece Of Plastic

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#17

When Trying To Be An As**ole Misfires

When Trying To Be An As**ole Misfires

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

I bet xexxe69 was seething that he couldn't get a rise out of her, she totally murdered his arguments.

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#18

Self-Made Success Story

Self-Made Success Story

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

Bought our first house, was gifted our first house. It's sort of close.

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#19

Your Personal Life Is Your Own, You Don't Owe Anyone An Answer

Your Personal Life Is Your Own, You Don't Owe Anyone An Answer

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

If I saw a gap I a resume I’d ask about it because you never know when they took that time to do something amazing that would help with the role you are looking to fill. A missing year? Did they travel? Learn a new skill? Become stronger in themselves? I once interviewed someone who didn’t put down education he did because it was not in my country, everything counts and makes you the person you are. The gaps count in all sorts of ways, some bad, some amazingly good.

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#21

Breed Some Friends

Breed Some Friends

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

Sadness and confusion? Have you met my cats? They are a delight! And my niblings and godchildren are lovely too!

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#22

Brutal Takedown With An Incredibly Accurate Burn

Brutal Takedown With An Incredibly Accurate Burn

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#24

It’s Okay Jesse

It’s Okay Jesse

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

The country is at a place where two parents who love each other also love their children? That sounds fantastic!

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#26

Red State vs. Blue State Problems

Red State vs. Blue State Problems

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#27

People In Glass Houses Shouldn‘T Throw Stones

People In Glass Houses Shouldn‘T Throw Stones

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#29

Seriously? Ireland?!

Seriously? Ireland?!

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

Imperialism is a hell of a drug, but nothing compared to the Krokodil that runs amok in the Russian political and military high echelons

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#30

Idk If Repost But

Idk If Repost But

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

If these are the Vietnamese ones, my friend (who is from there) says they are rice patty rats and totally different to what westerners perceive as a rat, and they taste good. I want to try them still so bad

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#31

Apparently Stars Are The Work Of The Devil

Apparently Stars Are The Work Of The Devil

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

I mean, he was never going to fail there. Rolled a natural 20 on his charisma check.

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#32

Largest Landowner Gets Owned

Largest Landowner Gets Owned

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#33

Twitter Is Amazing... Random Person Explaining An Astronaut How Space Works

Twitter Is Amazing... Random Person Explaining An Astronaut How Space Works

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#34

In Response To Putting Down American Olympic Champions

In Response To Putting Down American Olympic Champions

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

I’m a Brit so I have no idea who these people are (except Biden. I know he’s the president of America).

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#35

Tate Exposed As A Submissive Beta

Tate Exposed As A Submissive Beta

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#36

Yes, She Deserves Better

Yes, She Deserves Better

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

I hate the caste system so much! In the past it wasn’t rigid so you could do intercaste marriage but then all this corruption made it rigid

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#37

Science V Politics V Religion

Science V Politics V Religion

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#39

Is It Possible To M**der Future Children With Words?

Is It Possible To M**der Future Children With Words?

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#40

What's Your Excuse?

What's Your Excuse?

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

Not everyone can just become a talented sculptor. I tried it at art school, and sucked at it. My wife, on the other hand, exhibited (and sold) her sculptures in art galleries.

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#41

Education Is Important

Education Is Important

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

Plus digital copies of assignments exist. You can't use a digital condom though.

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#42

This Is What You're Getting Upset About?

This Is What You're Getting Upset About?

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

I have an Italian friend and he told me a rather interesting story once. The most famous depiction of Christ is based on the salvator mundi by da vinci 15th-16th century painting of his and that is the origin of how why he was always painted white moving forward but the fun little spice to this is that da vinci used to get his lover to pose for him. So basically everyone's been kneeling in front of a the picture of a gay renaissance Italian model asking for forgiveness. Fox News will have a f***ing fit.

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#43

Boss Makes A Dollar, I Make A Dime

Boss Makes A Dollar, I Make A Dime

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#45

It's In Her Title

It's In Her Title

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

What do you want to bet this man thinks women can control their periods and/or that they don't have them in the summer months?

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#46

Muh Freedums!!1

Muh Freedums!!1

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

Does the freedom to be arrested count as freedom? Cause technically....

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#48

"My Name Is Andrew, And I'm A Misogynist"

"My Name Is Andrew, And I'm A Misogynist"

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#49

Gonna Need To Check To Nearest Hospital For That Burn

Gonna Need To Check To Nearest Hospital For That Burn

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

Well I would say if you're over 25 and is still dating Leonardo DiCaprio that could be a problem. /s

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#51

Elon, None Of Us Are Surprised

Elon, None Of Us Are Surprised

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

This should be higher, this one I feel is a lot better than some of the ones on this list.

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#52

That’s A Fire [sauce] Burn

That’s A Fire [sauce] Burn

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#53

The Entitlement Is Over 9,000!

The Entitlement Is Over 9,000!

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#54

M**der With Receipts

M**der With Receipts

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

No don't go to Facebook! There are people there that would DEFINITELY believe him!

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#55

Two Flies With One Stone

Two Flies With One Stone

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

Imagine if he was offering cash. You take the money, stow it away where he can't get it back. Have him sign a piece of paper stating the money is now legally yours. Then you take off your mask and proceeds to hack and cough for the entire flight until he asks you to put it back on again!

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#56

Nature Is Beautiful

Nature Is Beautiful

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

My aunt regretted waiting until her wedding night. Apparently after 2 years of dating and 1 year engaged with him saying the whole time he wanted to wait until they married to make it special... he was impotent, and not just had a little trouble getting it up, but abject failure and as useless as rubber lips on a woodpecker. He "forgot" to mention it to her. Always try before you buy ;-)

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#57

It's In Zambia, According To... (Checks Notes)... Elon Musk!

It's In Zambia, According To... (Checks Notes)... Elon Musk!

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

Elon ... you had so much potential, you could've done some real good to this planet, but instead you chose douchebaggery. Shame.

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#58

Maybe Stop Tweeting

Maybe Stop Tweeting

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

Ororo does not deserve this disrespect of being associated with that user. 😔

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#59

No, That Can't Be It

No, That Can't Be It

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#60

Absolute Savagery On The "Woke" Battlefront

Absolute Savagery On The "Woke" Battlefront

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

Ah yes, 100% of Europeans agreeing on one thing. Definitely something that happens.

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#61

And You Will Know My Name Is The Lord

And You Will Know My Name Is The Lord

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#62

Anything But That!

Anything But That!

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#63

We're Like A Family Here

We're Like A Family Here

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

Reminds me of a tweet I saw… Janel Comeau @VeryBadLlama landlord: the cost of rent has gone up businesses: that's a natural part of doing business suppliers: the cost of materials has gone up businesses: that's a natural part of doing business worker: the cost of my labor has gone up businesses: listen here you little s**t

#64

Those In Glass Houses

Those In Glass Houses

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President And Coo Of Mma, A Marketing Trade Association, Explains To Elon Why Advertisers Are Leaving And It’s Not Activist Pressure

President And Coo Of Mma, A Marketing Trade Association, Explains To Elon Why Advertisers Are Leaving And It’s Not Activist Pressure

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

It seems to me that free speech would also include advertisers deciding NOT to advertise...

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#66

An Inspiration To Us All

An Inspiration To Us All

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

It’s a good idea. Once property prices rise (and they always do eventually) the co owners can sell for a profit and invest in something for themselves. It worked for someone I knew about 40 years ago. Defo worth a try.

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#67

Comments On Local News Article About Millennials Staying Close To Home

Comments On Local News Article About Millennials Staying Close To Home

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#68

Fanboys Will Fan

Fanboys Will Fan

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

I don't understand the apple superiority people. All that's different is the OS and subsequently which apps are available and where you download them from. If you prefer using apple then that's fine, but not acknowledging that there are dozens of other brands on the market that offer the same features is just dumb.

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It's Almost As If

It's Almost As If

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

But how can they build cöck shaped rocket ships if they pay their workers properly?

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#71

Fifa Totally Supports Footballer Coming Out

Fifa Totally Supports Footballer Coming Out

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

The problem I have with this is: LET THEM CHANGE IF THEY'RE TRYING TO! They don't have to stay bad forever!

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#72

Love Seeing These People Get Dogged On

Love Seeing These People Get Dogged On

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

Disney got so broke from the conservative's boycott that they posted the 4th consecutive yearly revenue increase, exceeded the 2023Q1 growth forecast by 50 million and had a long-term stock value increase of 16%

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#73

All Women Are Italian Women

All Women Are Italian Women

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#74

A Muslim Walks Into A Post Office

A Muslim Walks Into A Post Office

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

Really telling that even mentioning a Muslim holiday makes you woke to these weirdos

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#75

To Be Fair, They Aren't Really Good Food

To Be Fair, They Aren't Really Good Food

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

Isn't a failing on the chain's end if they can't attract a customer base?

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#76

I Only Share With My Friends, Not Random Stranger Kids

I Only Share With My Friends, Not Random Stranger Kids

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

I'm still waiting for someone to just give me free LSD when I'm walking down the street.

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#77

This Is What I Get For Trying To Facilitate A Bond Between My Dad And My Boyfriend

This Is What I Get For Trying To Facilitate A Bond Between My Dad And My Boyfriend

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#78

“To Quote The Once Great Kanye West…”

“To Quote The Once Great Kanye West…”

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

Why in my mind, Shaq's post had another loooooow voice??? How could this ever be???

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#79

How Many Times Grrmartin Can Be M**dered?

How Many Times Grrmartin Can Be M**dered?

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#80

The M**der-To-Word Ratio In This One Is Off The Churts

The M**der-To-Word Ratio In This One Is Off The Churts

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#81

Not That Kind, The Other Kind

Not That Kind, The Other Kind

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#82

Yum!

Yum!

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

Are we sure this guy's not a parody account? I mean every single tweet he puts out is incredibly dumb.

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#83

Does This Count As A M**der?

Does This Count As A M**der?

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

Can we normalize dads showing affection to their kids please? Whether you kiss your kid when he's 3 or 23, it's the same thing.

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#84

Linkedin Has Become A Cesspit