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There is no other way to really introduce this other than just “you have to read these.”

Internet wisdom—while understandable why it has full potential to be dangerous—is often pretty profound, and if not that, relatable to a degree where you can’t help but give that particular subtle nod and smile combo of approval like Robert Redford does.

Well, Humans of Tumblr delivers that on their dedicated Instagram page, featured in a neat listicle below.

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Lydsylou (she/her)
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even if they are deep they're normally too tight to put anything in

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    So, Humans of Tumblr is an online humor brand that was launched back in 2013 with the aim of providing laughs and relief from the stresses of everyday life.

    It all started off as a small, but strong startup and has since then become an entertainment hub that features articles, memes, original content and highlights of the best things you can find online.

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

    My sober brain is more than capable 😤

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    Chihuahua Mama
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There should be fine print attached to plans saying "all plans subject to change or cancellation depending on my mood that day."

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    While it might look the part, Humans of Tumblr isn’t a source of breaking news and it doesn’t aim to be. It doesn’t talk about politics or the like. What it does, however, is it cooks up a melting pot of internet goodness that would be enlightening and would encourage knowledge and discovery through something as casual as pictures, video and memes online. Yes, memes can be educational.

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

    It is, when you don't have it.

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

    My battery is broken and never charges fully anymore. 50% max

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

    Without cookies in the cupboard there are very few reasons to get off the couch.

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    With that said, Humans of Tumblr also introduced the official Humans of Tumblr page on Instagram back in 2020. It features a selection—currently standing at over 2,000 posts—of text memes that today’s average netizen would relate to. It features everything from shower thoughts of sorts to memorable quotes from around the internet that describe what it means to be a human being nowadays.

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

    I always think at least one meal ahead.

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

    Sometimes all you need are those judgy little eyes staring into your soul questioning your life decisions along with you

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    More specifically, it’s stuff folks said and ideas about relationships and life in society, personal and collective struggles, self reflective comedy and just thoughts of how different life would be if we all had background music blasting while we live our lives.

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    The planet would be a loud place.

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

    Sums up my relationships

    Among many other things, these text memes are simply funny. And that does what Humans of Tumblr set out to be years ago—to inspire greater things.

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    Comedy is known to inspire. Think of the legendary comedian George Carlin: back when comedy was typically kept simple, Carlin, among a few others, dared to go beyond the boundaries of comfort and tackled topics that made listeners uncomfortable.

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    Why? Because comedy has a potential that shouldn’t be wasted—a potential that can encourage folks to think about issues that really matter.

    Everything from politics to social conventions is on the table here (with some exceptions, but even there the line is blurry). And not only does it make you think, but it might also bring about change by holding folks accountable and pushing for behavioral correction.

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    sara fulmer
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My nephew is 2yo and trying to do everything. He fell off the slide ladder and was right back climbing while still crying "ow I fell down"😫

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    Besides that, humor (in many forms) is a certain coping mechanism for many humans. Not only does it help us get through tough times, but it also helps us make sense of tragic or stressful events sometimes. It’s a way to deal with difficult subjects and feelings—a thing some comedians embrace on the regular.

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    Firstname Lastname
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the brain makes us forget sometimes so that we get our steps in.

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    Tobias Reaper
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if you showed up today i am proud of you even you couldn't get out of bed i am still proud of you for taking care of yourself

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    Reviewer UK01
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad went to an all blind school and his friends often had guide dogs. He always referred to people in their couplets and I prayed they'd have a really dog name for their dog, like Paul and Rover or something. To this day I have no idea which of Judy and Vi was the human (he didn't know them long enough for a change of dog)

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

    Paul? The guy who wrote a large part of the New Testament? Saint Paul? That's a DOG name? I'm not religious, but that seems odd to say Paul is a dog name. There's a lot of famous Pauls too. Like Paul Simon, award winning singer, songwriter. Paul McCartney, last surviving member of the Beatles. Paul Rudd, 2021's sexiest man alive. Paul Giamotti, acclaimed actor. And war hero of the American Revolution, Paul Revere.

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    Chihuahua Mama
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hey look, it's Daisy and Daisy's owner"

    J. Grawn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doggo made a better impression

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    If anything, comedy fosters creativity. Because humor has the power of making serious things less strict and lightens up the mood in, say, corporate settings, it encourages things like idea sharing and innovation.

    And because of its nature of eliciting chuckles from unexpected circumstances, it also encourages unconventional thought patterns and problem solving.

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

    Depends if I'm in the mood to troll scammers or not

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

    Rolls across the tongue when warm but walks in high heels while cold (shock sensation of cold to a warm surface)

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    Ashlie Dearest
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only three years? I've been tired since my early teens 🥱

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    Heck, jokes, if done right, can create a positive and psychologically safe environment—and when you’re aloof and zen, your brain has more juice to focus on thinking and generating new ideas rather than how to safely navigate corridors so that Steve from HR or Tim from Accounting wouldn’t stop you to talk about … TPS reports… or something.

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    So, if you’ve come this far, I’ll bet you were inspired by all the words of wisdom featured in this listicle. So, if you want more, look no further than Humans of Tumblr. Or maybe do look further, like maybe Bored Panda’s meme section or see our previous article.

    Oh, and do-do look further into the comment section below to share your takes and thoughts and stories on anything and everything you’ve read here today.

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    Chihuahua Mama
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if what you were trying to do in the first place was to destroy evidence?

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    CD Mills
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My family calls that an Arachnoleptic Fit!

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    Nikki Sevven
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Ok, kids. We're going to visit Grandma Haighleigh and Grandpa Jaighsynne."

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    Robin DJW
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My "best place" is having a meal where I can read while I eat.

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

    I got a new tri-ply stainless steel pot today and it absolutely made my day!

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    Cathy Mcgee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And mangoes. And a bunch of other nice fruits

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

    My ex turned me into a person I no longer recognise. Still recovering from that.

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    VNES101
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Either way, the belly is involved.

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    Robin DJW
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband is from England where there are no straight roads. We now live in a city where almost all roads are straight and laid out to the cardinal points. He still cannot figure out N, S, E or W, but TBH, he does not do too well with L or R either.

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

    I read it as intoxicated children and intoxicated leggings…

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

    Every description I have ever seen has reminded me of the year I had about four or five terrible landlords in one year.

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

    Confident I don't have that kind of luck

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    Lynn Morello
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am so thankful I don't drink coffee.

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    The Funny Fox
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looking to see if we have any chocolatey things, chocolate milk, chips or smth, etc.

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    Robin DJW
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So true. So now I only watch streaming things, at home, where it's 100% during the movie.

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    Chihuahua Mama
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which never happens when someone else takes the picture *sigh*

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    Rob(erta) Roy (They/Them)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I send messages in parts so the person I'm texting doesn't think I left 😅

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    Virgin Panda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless you have to pay for medical treatment then a phone would be a blessing

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    sara fulmer
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww. 🫶 these are usually the people who are to much like yourself. I can't stay mad at ME

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    Huddo's sister
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never had a problem with that. My anxiety makes sure I am ready at least 20 mins before I need to leave.

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    Michael P (Perthaussieguy)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lets treat ourselves to paying off some credit card debt, more like

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    Virgin Panda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a friend with no kids and no money, so that'll be a nope!!

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

    TBT when I got to look in the cockpit of the plane after we landed one time and saw the pilot telling off the ground staff for dïcking us around. The head flight attendant made me go back to my seat so I couldn’t watch all the fun, but he did get on the intercom right afterwards and announce that he was embarrassed to subject us to that level of incompetence. 🤣 Airlines in my part of the world don’t mess around.

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    sara fulmer
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my son was 16yo he worked at a hands-on Science factory type kids place. He came home every day b*tchin' "they don't put anything away! They don't listen to anyone!" -best birth control ever

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    The Funny Fox
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *I'm Only Human....I'm Only I'm Only.... I'm Only Human... Human Human...*

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    Huddo's sister
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe is just there to help you delay the tantrum when you say no, until a time you can deal with it better

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    The Funny Fox
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "MR. MONKEY?!?!??! DON'T EAT HIS ESOPHAGUS MR. MONKEY!!!

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    Lynn Morello
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That way they will leave me alone?

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    Lynn Morello
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You never get what you want, what is in the picture is usually, too small, photoshopped to the hilt or just net even worth the postage.

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