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“You are the moose in the clearing and the moosehead on the wall. You are the rapids, the propeller, the kerosene lamp. You are the dust that coats the roadside berries. But not only that. You are the two boys with pails walking along that road, and one of them, the taller one minus the straw hat, is me.” 

Billy Collins dedicated these lines to the one and only Canada. A land filled with myth, politeness, and rivers of maple syrup cascading down into the mouths of various travelers and locals alike. One Facebook group, named Meanwhile in Canada, shares the witty, the silly, and the outright hilarious memes that define the country. 

Dear Pandarandas, please feel free to fill yer boots with this wondrous collection of funny-haha pictures, upvote your favorites, and leave some comments, because why not, eh? And if you’re craving more, here’s another article, and since we’re feeling generous, another here

#1

Sign at Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace with quote about generosity, reflecting Canadian ideals.

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I’ve got a confession to make, dear reader. I’ve never been to Canada myself. Unbelievable, I know! All the wondrous things that I am missing out on truly burden my soul with craving and desire. Especially if it’s maple syrup flavored. On pancakes. With a fire crackling in the background, its warmth hitting my back…

Enough daydreaming, let’s have a little wander into what people love most about Canada. Catherine Atton, who compiled a list of 11 things Canadians adore about their homeland, presents them to be the incredible landscapes, the wildlife, the craft breweries, the friendliness of the people, hockey, and the food. 

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    #2

    Owl in Canada carrying a child's stick horse while perched on a tree branch and flying away with it.

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    max and the expresso
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do you mean stolen? Can't you see the owl owns it?

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    #3

    Canadian humor meme listing quirks: mixed measurements, hybrid language, and varied spelling styles.

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    3 Owls In A Coat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YES. No idea what a mile is but I’m 5’9”. It’s currently -12C outside but I cooked my lasagna at 375F earlier. The word “color,” looks weird without the “u,” like it’s missing a certain je ne sais quoi 😉

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    Who could forget about poutine? Thick-cut french fries, homemade gravy and melted cheese combined into a mouthwatering treat that fills one up with happiness and salt. The secret of this dish is in the use of real cheese curds. 

    If you can’t get cheese curds, the closest possible substitution would be torn chunks of a full-fat block of mozzarella cheese. Seasons & Suppers have a lovely little recipe for this food of the gods if you’d like to try it yourself. Trust me—it’s worth it! 

    One taste of poutine and you’ll be packing your bags, buying one-way tickets, and planning your life in Canada. But hold on there, speedy! Each country has its own positives and negatives that need to be considered before one decides to uproot their life and take up a new culture. 

    #4

    Moose with Canada goose on antlers in a natural setting, capturing Canadian wildlife humor.

    In other countries, they have an elf on a shelf. In Canada, we have:

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    SCP 4666
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the plural of goose is geese shouldn't the plural of moose be meese?

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    #6

    Canadian in shorts at 3°C snow, Australian in coat at 30°C beach, humor on Celsius confusion.

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    Charlie Clissitt, who researches countries and cities around the world, compiled a list of things to know about Canada as a whole. This is the second time I’ve mentioned a list within a list… I’m getting Inception vibes, but I need to stop myself from getting distracted and give you some of this information you’re curious about, eh? 

    The country is the second largest in the world. Charlie explained that it would take you over four years to walk its coastline. To make everything a bit more manageable, Canada is divided into thirteen parts (ten ‘provinces’ and three ‘territories’). However, many cities are world-class, scoring top marks in healthcare, education, environment, infrastructure, and stability.

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    Cartoon devil character with yellow horns and a menacing expression, reflecting Canadian meme humor.

    Two Canadians die and end up in Hell. Satan decides to pay them a visit, so he walks into their room and sees them talking and laughing. Confused, he asks them why they're happy.
    They tell him, "Well, we're so sick of the cold where we're from, and this place is nice and toasty."
    Satan, annoyed, storms away and goes to Hell's boiler room, where he turns up the temperature.
    He goes back to the Canadians' room, along the way being begged by all sorts of people to put the heating back down. He enters the room to see the Canadians having a barbecue. Furiously, he asks them what they're doing.
    "Well, we can't pass up this wonderful weather without getting out the barbecue!"
    Satan realizes he's been doing the wrong thing. He goes to the boiler room and turns it down until it's at a colder temperature than ever seen on earth.
    He knows he's won now, so he goes back to the Canadians' room, only to see them jumping up and down in excitement. He shouts at them in fury, "WHY ARE YOU STILL HAPPY?!?!?!"
    They look at him and shout at the same time, "Hell froze over! That means the Leafs won!"

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    Hotdogking
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And that guywho wished to live until they won will be paying them an angry visit

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    Canada is also very multicultural, with more than 20% of Canadians having been born in another country. Quite frankly, there’s enough space for all to go around. It also has two official languages, which are English and French. 

    However, there’s also the good ole Canadian slang. If someone goes to the “biffy” then they’re off to the toilet. A $1 coin is a “loonie” and a $2 coin is a “toonie.” There’s more, but I particularly like these. 

    #11

    Man using snow blower on a snowy Canadian day; text humorously describes "friends with benefits" as having such neighbors.

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

    "Hey Bill, can you just pop round and give me a quick blow!"

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    But of course, there are two sides to any coin. It gets freezing cold. Apart from the country’s west coast in British Columbia, the average temperature never exceeds zero in wintertime. Vast parts of the country can dip as low as -30°C (-22°F) or -40°C (-40°F). Also, beware the bears. There are three kinds to worry about, from least to most scary: black bears, grizzly bears and polar bears.

    Moving2Canada adds a few other things to consider. Tipping is mandatory for service staff (the standard tip is 15% of the total bill), it takes a long time to secure a job, rent and transport are expensive, it is illegal to smoke in public places, and your driving license may be invalid depending on the province or territory you decided to move to. Fun stuff. 

    #14

    Moose in a lake with canoeists in Canada, referencing "Jaws" humorously, capturing the Canadian landscape.

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

    if the meg was filmed in canada, it would start out like this, than an orca would eat it.

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    But we’re here to enjoy the funny side of things. So please, dear reader, forget about your worries in life, forget about your life in general, and enjoy the present moment being surrounded by a whole bunch of funny memes. Take a breath, let it out, and continue scrolling through, upvoting your favorites.

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    I look forward to seeing you all in the next one, and g’day! 

    #16

    Sign by a pond in Canada reads "Frog Parking Only, All Others Will Be Toad," humorously reflecting Canadian culture.

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

    I'm not sure everyone agrees to this rule. Perhaps we should take a tad poll.

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    Canadian meme about God making Canadians and dropping a hockey puck, highlighting humor and national traits.

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    3 Owls In A Coat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ”I was up in Canada watching a fight and a hockey game broke out”

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    #18

    Tweet highlighting Canadian public health priorities over personal freedoms.

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    tinu o
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The simple act of caring about others.

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    #21

    Hotel sign humorously explaining why dogs are welcome, highlighting pet-friendly Canadian hospitality.

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    Cassi Lyris
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gotta agree. Managed to save 4 doggos on my block this week. One had a microchip and I took her home to her mommo myself. Two more appear to be a bonded pair of terriers. We're taking fliers around to every trailer park in the area, because we're pretty sure they got away from an older person. And #4 is a hard case. A white bull weenie I've been trying to get off the road since July. Named her Ghost. Ghost turned out to be a couple weeks preggo. Sad I didn't manage to get her in before that, but I'm gonna help her deliver the pups. They should be due around Christmas. Sorry, I just love animals and wanted to share. Been a very big week. 🐕

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    #22

    Canadian winter meme showing snowy parking space with cars, captioned humor about parking in snow.

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    Headless Roach
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Until the gravedigger kindly asks you to move your car.

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    Tweet showcasing Canada's humor with snowplow names like "Sled Zeppelin" and "Snobi One Kenobi."

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    3 Owls In A Coat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They forgot the Abonimable Snow Plow!

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    #24

    Canadian memes with humorous animal survival tips; bear, coyote, snake, and goose.

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    Rob Chapman
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One does not need to be Canadian to experience an angry Canadian Goose. They migrate south....to California. And nest near popular coastal trails in the Bay Area. And, heaven help you if one of their babies decides to get curious and approach you....because you WILL be chased by an angry mother goose.

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    #26

    Hand holding a stick with maple syrup on snow, highlighting Canadian culture.

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    3 Owls In A Coat
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s delicious! It’s like candy mixed with a snow cone!

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    Canadian moose casting long shadows on snowy terrain, capturing a humorous perspective of Canada.

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    Paul Macdonell
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Overhead shot combined with a bright sun low in the horizon. Perfect shot.

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    #31

    People shoveling snow off cars and sidewalks on a Canadian street after heavy snowfall.

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    crazy_stupid
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *In a David Attenborough voice* And here we have the lesser spotted Canadian shoveler, searching relentlessly, and in vain, for food.

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    #33

    Person posing with large animal skull labeled as a Canadian mosquito, on a rocky beach.

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    K Madd
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can see the joke, but WHAT KIND OF ANIMAL IS THAT?????

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    #34

    Meme featuring an owl with text "It's Spring!" in sunny Canada, then "Nope" in snowy conditions, capturing Canadian weather humor.

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    3 Owls In A Coat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No that’s exactly what spring looks like

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    #36

    Plate of poutine labeled "Canadian Salad," highlighting a humorous take on Canadian cuisine.

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    3 Owls In A Coat
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poutine is pure comfort food 🧡 ETA - my favourite variations are donair poutine, Philly cheesesteak poutine, and butter chicken poutine 😍

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    Canadian meme about cold weather, text says "You might be Canadian if you've ever used the phrase, 'Yeah, but it's a dry cold.'"

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    3 Owls In A Coat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omfg. I’m in Edmonton right now complaining about the -35C we had two days ago. My friends back home in BC, where it’s about 1 degree, were like “yeah but it’s a dry cold, you’ll be fine, it’s not as cold as our wet cold.”

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    #39

    Traditional sunglasses crafted from whalebones, used in Canada to shield eyes from snow glare, dating back to 1200 AD.

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    Sam Juan
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who knew Geordi LaForge was Canadian?

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    #42

    Canadian road with snow and potholes, caption humorously comparing UK and Canadian driving conditions.

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    Autistic apricot
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ll show this to my mum “☹️that’s pretty bad”

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    A groundhog holding a sign saying "I'm a rodent not a meteorologist," humorously reflecting Canada.

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    3 Owls In A Coat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought Groundhog Day started in Pennsylvania, USA?

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    #45

    Canadian-themed meme featuring a map with local city names resembling European capitals.

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    Headless Roach
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like you're already there, and flights to Toronto got so much cheaper!

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    Canadian memes depicting stereotypes of each province and territory humorously.

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    3 Owls In A Coat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I laughed way, way too hard at this 😂👏

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    #49

    SUV parked on a snowbank labeled "Parking in Canada, I found a spot!" Reflects Canadian winter humor.

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    3 Owls In A Coat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually really common to see in parking lots (in Van at least)….and somehow it’s usually a Wrangler lol

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    I’ve Seen Things
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Australia just got owned by Canada, of all countries 😂

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    Tacet
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heard that for Wales, lanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch and Buuuuuurrrrrrrggggeeeeeeeerrrrrr Kiiiinnnnggggg

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    LynzCatastrophe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was craving chocolate and it was available! Not sorry.

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    Autistic apricot
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unpopular opinion but ikea furniture isn’t that hard to put up. Also is an amazing shop and my last 2 birthdays have been walking around in there

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    3 Owls In A Coat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly it doesn’t snow that much on Vancouver Island or Vancouver (home for me). We almost never have a “white Christmas.” Not all of Canada is snowy, sadly :(

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    Jude W.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I first moved from BC (near Vancouver) to the Prairies at the beginning of October, the grass was dead and brown. When I asked why, I got funny looks and was told it always dies at this time of year. When I told them the grass stays green all year long where I'd been, though duller in winter, no one believed me.

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    Hotdogking
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    11. Don’t repeat yourself. 12. Don’t repeat yourself. 13. Always make sure to finish your....

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    Linus G.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Got a LOL out of me then a long chuckle. Thanks so much...

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    Birb
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not far, to cold for birb

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    3 Owls In A Coat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Michael’s has glitter-covered pine cones for $5 each 🙃 my aunt still bought 6, plus a few “decorative sticks”

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    Veronica Richard
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Upvoted because yes, it feels like that for the third year in a row!

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    max and the expresso
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm just upset they haven't built a round blue door bag-end style.

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    Ian Conelley
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Will you spot a goose on a moose while you're sitting aboot the hoose?

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    VM37
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now they have to do it all over again!

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    3 Owls In A Coat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Drivers in Vancouver when it snows 😝

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    Lianna Bolt
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly, this feels incredibly true. Housing prices have pretty much tripled in the last 10 years.

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