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Nowadays, memes are used to cover basically any and every topic, providing many people with material they can relate to. The subject of mental health is no exception. With more and more people opening up about it, memes based on mental health can be quite relevant too, showing people that they’re not going through certain matters alone; or simply providing a much-needed giggle.

Quite a few of such giggle-worthy examples are shared by the ‘Memes For Mental Health’ Instagram account, boasting a fan base of nearly 54,000 followers. Dedicated to “memes that raise awareness, make you laugh, and make you go ‘s**t dat me’”, as reads its description, the account was started in 2017 and has been continuously presenting the online community with relatable content ever since. Scroll down to find some examples of that on the list below and enjoy.

To learn more about the relationship between social media and mental health, Bored Panda got in touch with two experts, Professor at the School of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Ottawa, Ian Colman, and Professor of Communications at Syracuse University, Makana Chock, who were kind enough to share their insight on the matter. You will find their thoughts in the text below.

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Toe Beans
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Someone wrote this post about me and I don't like it

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago

    When I have a panic attack I head for the bathroom because they usually involve vomiting.

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    Gem
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    2 years ago

    Not for the faint of heart

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    ravenhorse
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    2 years ago

    Right. If a person's not depressed these days, they're not paying attention

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    PrettyJoyBird
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    2 years ago

    Same. Hate socks. Huge sensory of mine.

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    Sigh J
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    2 years ago

    Are you saying the dumb are happier?

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago

    Same. The man who raped me died in prison. I promised myself I'd never be that mean again.

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    Cat Chat
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    2 years ago

    Stupid universal pop up blocker. 😏

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    ravenhorse
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    2 years ago

    Yes, why is this? (Only after way less time)

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    donotdrinkkoolaid
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    2 years ago

    Yikes!

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    Toe Beans
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    2 years ago

    I laughed so hard I woke up my cat!

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago

    Well I was raised Catholic. So yes.

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    PrettyJoyBird
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    2 years ago

    I mean... not wrong...

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    PlatinumThe8-BitCat
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    2 years ago

    Mine already is a villain, I have many evil and disturbing thoughts

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    Helena
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    2 years ago

    Repeatedly

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    Never miss a story that brings joy to the world. Add us on Google

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    ShyWahine
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    2 years ago

    My love language…😍

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    Delta Dawn
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    2 years ago

    You’ve gone 40 years without ever having a tissue handy when you need one, that’s what

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago

    LOL you have no idea. I've survived death more times than I care to remember and I'm a GINGER. We feel no pain.

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    C C
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    2 years ago

    Me taking notes: Stayed hydrated- ✔️

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    VonBlade
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    2 years ago

    This is the only best I have.

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    pug nose curly tail
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    2 years ago

    This made me LOL

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago

    A very Goth attitude. That could have been written by Robert Smith.

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    Anya Beboop
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    2 years ago

    Packed but always appears randomly to ruin your day.

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    Cat Chat
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    Sure. Will happily accommodate anyone who needs company but would still prefer to remain background decoration. Adding, I have a cat so am an expert in non-verbal communication.

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    Angela B
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    2 years ago

    Worse is when some one starts to tell you something on a Friday, then says "We'll discuss further on Monday". Nooooo, I will get 4 hrs sleep and dry retch for the entire weekend.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago

    Mine can cause me to dry heave for hours. How am I still alive?

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    PlatinumThe8-BitCat
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    2 years ago

    Happiness comes from food, nature, pets, and video games.

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    PrettyJoyBird
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    2 years ago

    I have been awarely raised. Ditto here.

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    Lantana Howell
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    2 years ago

    Same.

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    CoMa4
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    2 years ago

    Misery loves company 🖤

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    PrettyJoyBird
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    2 years ago

    It is F-ing awesome!

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    Al Joy
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    2 years ago

    Me in December

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    Sue User
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    2 years ago

    I once skipped therapy and went for an icecream. Realised i felt much better than going to my appt.

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    ShyWahine
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    2 years ago

    After a grocery run, I get lazy and stop at McDonald’s for dinner…

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    PrettyJoyBird
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    2 years ago

    Ahem, how much time is left in our session..

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    Birgit M
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    2 years ago

    I'm a bit scared now! I don't remember creating an X account as Nap Guy....

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    2 years ago

    Most likely not covered by your insurance…

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    PlatinumThe8-BitCat
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    2 years ago

    I agree, something I’ve thought is that if the events of saw ever happened in real life I’d probably just find some way to kill my self less painfully than the trap would so I wouldn’t have to mutilate myself to survive

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago

    Fortunately for me the worst year of my life was 2020. Been a slow uphill ride since though.

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    Anon Ymous
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    2 years ago

    You just figured out the secret to the entire psychology profession

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    PrettyJoyBird
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    2 years ago

    Yikes. 🎵 hello darkness my old friend 🎶

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    Kaye
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    2 years ago

    I killed an air fern.

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    PrettyJoyBird
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    2 years ago

    Yes how can we turn my brain off thanks.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago

    Me in 2020. My anxiety cranked up to 11 and I still had to work.

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    PrettyJoyBird
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    2 years ago

    This made me smile. Totally relate.

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    Cat Chat
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    What color is that? Asking for a friend. 😉

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    CoMa4
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    2 years ago

    Thanks, it’s fake 😉

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    CoMa4
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    True pumpkin spice sadness is when pumpkin spice season is over. 😩

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    Olivia Aspen
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    2 years ago

    Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit.

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    Snorkeldorf
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    2 years ago

    Ordered my lunch from a local deli one day at work. Many businesses in the area with employees from all over the world. When I placed the order I was also completing something on the computer and hesitated a moment when they asked for a name. Got there, went to the counter and said "Picking up an order for Sue." Guy looked confused and said......"Uhhhhh.....what's the order?" It was a tuna melt on wheat. Guy handed me the bag and "Azul" was written on it in black marker. Close enough. Good sandwich.

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    Elizabeth Brown
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    2 years ago

    I have people in my life that kind of enter panic mode themselves when I have a panic attack. Telling my to stop crying is, in fact, not helping

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago

    LSD maybe?

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    BrownTabby
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    2 years ago

    The hell are you guys eating that dishes only take 5 minutes?

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    Andrei Marentette
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    2 years ago

    SUFFOCATION, NO BREATING

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    BrownTabby
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    2 years ago

    My party trick is knowing how to translate the American names of all the SSRIs into the generic names we use in New Zealand.

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    VonBlade
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    2 years ago

    Smile and wave boys, smile and wave.

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    PrettyJoyBird
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    Same

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    Stephanie Did It
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    2 years ago

    And why should I do it? Because I can

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    MushroomHead22
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    2 years ago

    mcflurry machines aren't broken (we all know this now) so she just likes to get her pipes cleaned for 6 hours every night.

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    Pensive_Panda
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    2 years ago

    I am going to have to borrow your explanation.....

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    CoMa4
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    2 years ago

    Down the drain. Right we’re I left them! 🫠

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    Bored something
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    2 years ago

    Brunner.

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    Mark
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    2 years ago

    The seagull is suddenly joined by an Australian magpie

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    PrettyJoyBird
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    2 years ago

    I feel seen.

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    Lantana Howell
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    2 years ago

    Sad but true.

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    CoMa4
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    2 years ago

    Don’t need to go to college to figure that out. 🥹🤣

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    CoMa4
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    2 years ago

    I dated an ogre with a jackass friend! Not doing that ever again! 🤣

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    sturmwesen
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    2 years ago (edited)

    Brings me to a book I read. Panic attacks can start because you had too much coffein in a similar situation and your brain is like " wait... there was a high puls last time we were here. There has to be a reason, better prepare and do it again" and then " wait..this is panic"

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    Elizabeth Brown
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    2 years ago

    Followed by being dreadfully bored wishing for something to focus on again...

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    CoMa4
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    2 years ago

    Here’s the mail, it never fails… 💙

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    This happens to me at Costco. THERE'S JUST TOO MUCH STUFF AND TOO MANY PEOPLE

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    Anon Ymous
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    2 years ago

    They aren't wrong 😅🏳️‍🌈

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    CoMa4
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    2 years ago

    Yes to both please. Thank you.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago

    WTF? Not cool in any way? Some people need their meds.

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    VonBlade
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    2 years ago

    It's not about having a will to live, it's about not having a will to destroy yourself. Bathe in apathy.

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    CoMa4
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    2 years ago

    Crazy, right?! 🤨

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    CoMa4
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    2 years ago

    Happy birthday! Thank you. You too… 🧐😐🫠

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    CoMa4
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    2 years ago

    Instantly worries about everything 😬

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    CoMa4
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    2 years ago

    It takes a lot to look this unstable 🤪

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    Cat Chat
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    2 years ago

    Yep, that'll make all the difference when the mother of those bear cubs comes back around the corner 😉

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    PrettyJoyBird
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    2 years ago

    Aw yes 🫴🏽🫲🏼🫶🏾👥️

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    Cat Chat
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    2 years ago

    And I thank all the Pandas who provide me with my daily dose of laughter. 🫡👏

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    PrettyJoyBird
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    2 years ago

    Bored Panda and Memes for me. Oh and tik toks of animals.

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    ThatGayMonkey
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    2 years ago

    cmao

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    CoMa4
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    2 years ago

    I know what you mean 🤪

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    VonBlade
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    2 years ago

    Hey Judge, read that charge sheet a little bit slower.

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    CoMa4
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    2 years ago

    I gave a f**k once. It was terrible.

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    CoMa4
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    2 years ago

    How you do’in??

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    CoMa4
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    2 years ago

    After all I’ve done to you?! 😬

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    Dark Pearl
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    2 years ago

    HONK!

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    CoMa4
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    2 years ago

    Sorry I’m sorry. Sorry. I’m sorry.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    I just want to remind everyone that Bored Panda censors the words "k n o b" and "b u t t" and "c r a p". But this, this is fine.

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    CoMa4
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    2 years ago

    Because they love to light you on fire, just to see you burn.

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    PrettyJoyBird
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    2 years ago

    Jughead 😢

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    U_dontwanttoknowme
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    2 years ago

    Must be autocorrect...

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