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“Recording the slow collapse of humanity”—that’s how the Inhumans of Late Capitalism Facebook page explains its mission in life. The page documents just how bizarrely inhumane and immoral life in modern capitalist societies can be by collecting depressingly hilarious pictures from all over the internet.

Scroll down for some of the very best images from Inhumans of Late Capitalism that show the bizarre reality we live in, upvote your fave pics, and let us know what you think in the comments below. And be sure to visit their Facebook page for more awesome content.

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Kaisu
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep this is true. No one can earn a billion dollars by working, but you can earn a billion dollars by making money off of other people

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    Kaisu
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'm hungry help me" this is so sad and f****d up

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    The Inhumans of Late Capitalism page (not to be confused with the Humans of Late Capitalism social media accounts which is a similar but entirely different horse entirely) has over 178.6k followers, all eagerly waiting for the next juicy post making fun of our dystopian everyday lives.

    As many of you have probably realized by now, capitalism is far from a perfect system. But what’s the alternative? Does one even exist? Anyone who’s ever opened up a history book knows that communism isn’t an alternative—it’s just a more brutal dystopia that resulted in the deaths of millions of people. And don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

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    However, things might not be as grim nowadays as we think. For instance, Paul Mason writes in The Guardian that we might be entering the postcapitalist era without even noticing it. The forces driving this are information technology, the rise of the sharing economy, and new ways of working. Mason’s point of view is refreshing because he paints a bright and sunny picture of the future, instead of one where we’re all doomed and fighting global warming, zombies, and the plague on all fronts.

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    Ilona
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only appropriate response to this is a letter of resignation.

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    According to Mason, information technology has reduced the need for work, blurred the “edges between work and free time,” and “loosened the relationship between work and wages.” The amount we have to work will further diminish as automation increases. But that’ll still take a while because our way of thinking has yet to catch up with the power of robotics.

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    Mason also states that we’re “seeing the spontaneous rise of collaborative production: goods, services, and organizations are appearing that no longer respond to the dictates of the market and the managerial hierarchy. The biggest information product in the world—Wikipedia—is made by volunteers for free, abolishing the encyclopedia business and depriving the advertising industry of an estimated $3bn a year in revenue.”

    In other words, we’re seeing various new forms of work, ownership, and businesses that will (in the long run) change our society as we know it. But whether or not it’ll be a postcapitalist society or something else entirely, we’ll find out in a few decades.

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    Ilona
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oof, that's unfortunate advertising

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    T Simmons
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tree showing CODIT around heartwood indicates rot

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    Slinkman
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like a vegan wearing a real leather jacket :D

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    M.J.
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How sick is that?! Sure, make a person loose their job so you get a discount!

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    So you spend money but you are still loitering...ok

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    M.J.
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously?! Now they are stressing you... I know it's called fast food but some people (like me) eat slowly!

    James Thompson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just there to make it easier to kick out homeless people and kids. If you are eating and you go over the limit they probably won't bother you.

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    Ilona
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if an employee really is going to kick you out after 30 minutes

    John Montgomery
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was a story I believe on here where someone at a mcds did just that to an elderly couple that had been going there for years. It backfired when the local news got involved. I'm surprised they actually post a sign saying it. Makes me glad mcds is one of the fast food places my wife and I abandoned a few years ago.

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    Bee Awake
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Boycott McDonalds. Problem solved.

    Jace
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On one hand, since I’ve been in restaurants where some people just hang out, noisily, I can understand the motivation. On the other hand, fast food places historically colored their restaurant interiors with colors determined in psychological studies to irritate people. The intention was to make sure people eat and get OUT! When fast food started to get a negative cultural impression, they all changed their interiors to make them seem more “homey”. They don’t care about anything but profit and Wall Street share prices. This sign presents the policy in a less than friendly manner, and we are generally savvy enough a society to see the coldness and irony in this whole sign taken as one.

    Steph Ax
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a sign I've seen a lot, not just at McDonald's, since I've managed small restaurants in a bigger city.. it's indeed intended for homeless customers only because their demeanor and scent often make others uncomfortable and hinder their experience. It's usually the closing manager (the low paid supervisors) who have to uncomfortably ask them to leave, which sometimes leads to needing to call the police when they don't. No one in the establishment enjoys these experiences...

    Brandi VanSteenwyk
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That wouldn't work in small towns. McD's is often the morning meeting place for the retirees and veterans.

    Melissa Nunya
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They do this in Seattle so homeless don't buy one order of fries and stay all sat

    Daniel R.
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is meant for homeless people who just use the restroom and linger around in the dining area, making kids and others uncomfortable. At least that's my guess. Sad in every way.

    it's me again
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What happens if I'm there longer? Gonna toss me out on my a*s? >:(

    netwitch tatjana
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still a good decision I've never been at McDonalds in my life

    Trash Panda
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We love having the opportunity to sell you a product with zero nutritional value but we want you to shovel it in, and hustle on outta here.

    1337
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But many restaurants do have time slots. Even fancy places. You book a table and you have 1 hour or so to eat, then it's reserved for other people.

    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's even worse in sit-down restaurants. They want you to hurryupandleave so they can seat new customers. I have actually been asked to leave because it is "the lunch rush."

    Nevits Yibble
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obviously indicates a local issue, likely one that's causing problems for legitimate customers. Might also be security related. Some of these stores exist in high crime areas.

    Electric Ed
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "consuming food". Well, at least its still "food", not "nourishment".

    Suzanne Harris
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This sign isn't at the McDonald's by my work, but is in the one by my apartment. I always stay at least an hour at locations where this is up.

    Crystal Withem
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The one near my house has that because of the homeless issues

    Crystal Withem
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The one by my house has that because of the homeless issues

    rhyan lumilay
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me:(Tear drop in one of my eye) But I want to relish every bite! How do I supposed to enjoy every second of the meal that I ordered that you know I'm hungry and want every piece of it to be worth.

    Steve Barker
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, that's 1800 seconds, so.........

    TheKnightOwl
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never seen that once. My daughter works for McDonald's, and they often have regulars that come in for hours on end. They're friendly with the staff and have established a good relationship with those customers; this sign is a good way to kill that.

    Roxy Eastland
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this in the restaurant? Or outside it?

    Pungent Sauce
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You get to love for 1800 seconds, then kindly gtfo.

    JustAAnotherGirl
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you know that fast food restaurants used to painted bright yellow (I mean BRIGHT yellow) so people would feel uncomfortable and leave faster?

    elfin
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder how on earth they enforce this? Timers and tough doormen.

    John Montgomery
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A question I have is how can they enforce this. Can people be kicked out of a place if they aren't making a scene? If so they shouldn't.

    Jim Ellington
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's private property and they can be removed for any reason. Can I come hang out in your living room as long as I don't make a scene?

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    Carol Emory
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently this guy has never tried to feed a group of toddlers when all of them would rather be doing anything else but eating. It takes 30 minutes just to get them all to stay seated at the same table.

    Jim Ellington
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would you bring a group of toddlers anywhere, other than day care or the like, for an extended period of time?

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    pebs
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Idiots those who go there.

    Emperor Kitten
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun fact! McDs used to have benches that were designed to be uncomfortable of sat in for too long. They were slanted at a perfect angle to make your legs fall asleep, and just hard enough to get uncomfortable after a while. They replaced them about 10 years ago.

    Ale_Vidal23
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    giving a whole new meaning to "fast Food"

    bryguy
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Old man enjoying his breakfast and coffee: ... 16 year old: My manager wants you gone now.

    European other
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder why this is ? Need to move around after all that fast food ?!

    Vanities
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those homeless sure smell up the joint.

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    Slinkman
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmm it's good to set boundaries for your kids en give them a sense of responsibility. But not in the way you are proposing mr Coach-dad wich sons and daughters are probably real sad en feel no self worth because you give them the feeling they are never good enough for your approval.

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    HempFairy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This can't be real !! This CANNOT be real! (O_o)

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    Kaisu
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is probably the case where Chinese people buy shirts that say words in English without them knowing what it means, because English is considered cool. There's plenty of pictures of Chinese children wearing shirts that day obscene things

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    theproplayer 2016ender
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When youre at home all day playing games and your mom tells you to go play outside 🤡

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    M.J.
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even fortune cookies sold their soul!

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    Rowes Binley
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    do not buy from a company thats owned by a man who hoards billions! wealth should be distributed!!

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    Slinkman
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But loitering with a 30 minute time-limit is so stressfull!

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    Monday
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's wrong with a handicapped delivery guy? A job is a job, he doesn't seem to mind.

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    Slinkman
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well i'm not dying to win this one...

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    M.J.
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please tell me that is a joke or something!

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    chi-wei shen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Puccino's is well known for its often self-deprecating humour. From an advertising point of view it seems to be successful.

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    Slinkman
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you love work you will probably like it... that's how that works i think.

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    Anne
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My "dad-joke" in the elevator at work is: which floor do you live on... (law firm.. we are really more here than at home..)

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    Ripley
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alternative translation: "you should find somewhere else to eat".

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    Imagine the homeless having to sleep on a bench like this

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    Jess-a-men
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And it's an anti-homeless bench, too. That's not an armrest, it's too small for that... it's just meant to make it harder to sleep there.

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    James Thompson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Attention: you are expendable. You aren't special. There are others just like you now have a great day!

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    Honey
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    CLEARLY someone has never been to prison.

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    Bami Bal
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This church looks like it needs restoration. Hopefully, the advertising is just temporary to raise money.

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    spirit wolf
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Frozen stickers are on bananas too and it reads "limited edition". Wtf!

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    Slinkman
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can buy things that make you feel happy at the moment, buying happiness is a whole other level and not possible in my book.

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    *sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But how is this bad? They're not exploiting you for money, just trying to make sure you're ok and they're trying to make sure you have a plan on getting a safe place of your own to stay

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    CP
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kid loves those carts. I don't see anything wrong here.

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    Titas Burinskas
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is quite literally a reflection of a black mirror.

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    European other
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is common. I was told to do this type of thing when I worked in retail years ago tbh.

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    CrunChewy McSandybutt
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um, how old is this billboard? You can't touch a home in San Francisco for less than $1 million.

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    Colin Leetham
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Work yourself into an early grave! Celebrate with alcoholism! "

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    bryguy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope the glass at least turns to a frosted glass when you're in it. I want to cry in peace!

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    Slinkman
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In don't think patronizing him is what he wants. Maybe he is happy he has got a job. I respect him for it though.

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    European other
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So drinking water requires a code in this office

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    Bambi
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess they automatically ruled out anyone in a skirt as a customer..

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