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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.

When you’re all done looking through this post, take a gander at Bored Panda’s earlier articles about capitalism right here and here.

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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!

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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)

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

    I'm really hoping it's an art installation and not in a real classroom.

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

    It does seem horrible and obnoxiously consumerist but it helps kids connect the idea that letters are part of words and that they represent things. It's not much different from a is for apple. (It always cracks me up that in alphabet books/games, they so often give K is for King and Q is for Queen. Now how, exactly are 2-3 year old American kids expected to know about the concept of a monarchy? Kangaroo would be a lot more sensible a choice for K. Or kite. For Q, how about a quarter? /rant)

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

    What do you mean what do little kids know about the concept of a monarchy? Kids play "Castle" all the time and pretend to be kings, queens, princes, and princesses.

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

    It IS REAL!! And worse, this is only one of the sets available in the same genre. Google: Brand Name Alphabet Classroom... And CRY!!

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

    No. For the sake of the human race NO. When I was in school they were animals.

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

    How is D not for Disney? I figure this is totally their playing field.

    Fixin'Ta
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just sickening. I hope it's a joke. I would pull my kid out of that class so fast it would make the teacher's and administrators' heads spin for weeks.

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

    A long time ago there were school textbooks sponsored by big brands. There were things like "Timmy has 2 Mars candy bars and he wants to share with..". This became outlawed and the same states that hurt their population in the name of free markets were trying to preserve it.

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

    What ever happened to "A is for Apple?"

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

    What freaking school uses these? Yet another facepalm....

    Grumble O'Pug
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    jesus f**k. this should be higher. get them early.

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

    Actually I learned words by passing places like Burger King or the Monroe muffler shop by my house it is actually very helpful to use things you see often

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

    Then why not use A as in Apple, F as in Flower, M as in Mother, T as in Tree, etc.

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    Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately for some kids this identifies with what they know.I mean in the USA kids at a young age will recognize the McDonald's sign and walmart. My 12 year old when he was a toddler he loved Target because I would let him go in and get one of the toys in the front that used to be just a dollar. Now it's all like $1-$3. But if we ever passed the big Target sign he knew jt.

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

    Except coke, i learnt abt these brands not until i was 17-18 (not American) and i had such an awesome and simple joyous childhood

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

    I learned about these brands when I was a kid (American) and still had a simple and joyous childhood.

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

    USPS should not be in this rancid group.

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

    Yeah, surprised this monstrosity didn't use UGGS. I wonder what they used for z? Zenith? Or they not around any more?

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

    A is for Axiom, your home sweet home. B is for Buy n' Large, your very best friend.

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

    Of course, Walmart HAD to be on there.

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

    A is for Axiom, your home sweet home. B is for BuyNLarge, your very best friend. WALL-E's closer to the truth than you think.

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

    This is just silly - everyone knows G is for Google.

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

    This is all kids know these davys.

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

    I hope this is out of some context that is maybe a comment on advertisement.

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

    It's real, it was developed by a teacher who offers it as a free download here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Environmental-Print-Classroom-Alphabet-1257063

    Bacony Cakes
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A is for apple! Aircraft! Axolotl! Amalthea! Azerbaijan! Anchor! Albatross! Axe! Anger! Amusement! Alpine!

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

    I remember seeing something about this kind of alphabet being used to teach adults english as a second language. Not a bad idea really, since most people know what it is even when they can't read the text yet.

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

    What the heck is R? Looks like our old red phone boxes

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

    They probably know most of thos letters by now..

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

    animals are so yesterday. Half of them have gone extinct anyway...walmart is forever XD

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

    Calm down, these are words and logos that children see around them, unless they live off the grid in the woods, those people can have hysterics.

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

    There is no reason not to use neutral environmental objects and concepts for this teaching method. This is definitely intended to push consumerism, by whatever corporation or industry association that “donated” these cards to the school.

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

    HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHERE THE QUISNOS IS

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

    wHaT Are THey TeAcHInG KIdS TheSe DayS

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

    This is environmental print. Alphabet charts like this are used help younger students learn letter sounds using things most, if not all, are familiar with (ex. w, /w/, Walmart). It's not meant to push consumerism, it's just words/logos they can easily identify and see all of the time.

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

    There is no reason not to use neutral environmental objects and concepts for this teaching method. This is definitely intended to push consumerism, by whatever corporation or industry association that “donated” these cards to the school.

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

    USA are evil, definitely.

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

    No, laissez-faire capitalism is evil. Unfortunately, the culture of the USA has come to worship capitalism. The nation itself may be selfish and ignorant on the average, but not evil.

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

    B is for Buy n Large, your very best friend!

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

    The new way schools get money.

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

    Wow! Really? As if the kids aren't bombarded with commercials enough. This, to me, seems to be a teacher that's just given up.

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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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