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There are horrors out there that most of us can barely imagine - things that should not be and injustices that should never have happened. The pics on this mildly unsettling list, then, serve as just the teeniest tiniest tip of that iceberg of horror.

Some of these pics made our skin crawl, while others made us feel just mildly annoyed and uncomfortable. They upend our expectations of how the world should work and how people should behave in it. Ick!

#1

Imagine This Guy Sits Next To You On The Bus

Imagine This Guy Sits Next To You On The Bus

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

I wonder how many times he's been beaten on the head with a rolled up newspaper.

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    #2

    Would You Buy It?

    Would You Buy It?

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    ️ ️lefty libra️ (she/her)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    75% BABY HAI- PREGNANCY BELLY TO GIVE BIRTH TO BABY DOG SOLD SEPERATELY? NO NO NO NOOOOOOOO

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    #3

    So I've Been Ordering Pizza At This Small Local Place For Years, They Got A New Guy Last Week

    So I've Been Ordering Pizza At This Small Local Place For Years, They Got A New Guy Last Week

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    Mimi M
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of all the things on this post, this bothers me the least, and in fact, I'll take it off their hands. I don't need any thanks, it's my good deed for the day.

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    The images were gathered from a few different communities on Reddit. First among them was /r/MildlyUncomfortable. This community of roughly 3.2k Redditors collects pictures that make you uncomfortable, but only mildly. The truly shocking and nasty images would be elsewhere on NSFW communities or other websites entirely.

    #4

    I Wish I Could Unsee This So I Could Stop Thinking About It

    I Wish I Could Unsee This So I Could Stop Thinking About It

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

    Okay, I can relax now: "Your body will naturally remove objects from your eye by blinking and creating extra tears. Your eyes often push out debris—including eyelashes—while you sleep. Ever wake up with “sand” on the edge of your eyelids and a few spare eyelashes mixed in? Bingo." >>> https://gouldvision.com/blog/what-happens-when-eyelashes-get-into-your-eye/

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    #5

    Evil Clown Found In Two Bacon Slices

    Evil Clown Found In Two Bacon Slices

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    #6

    The More You Look, The More Uncomfortable You Get

    The More You Look, The More Uncomfortable You Get

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    Another similar reddit community is /r/mildlyunsettling. This 3.5k-strong subreddit has considerable overlap with /r/MildlyUncomfortable, but we find that the content on this one is a touch more unsettling and frightful!

    #7

    A "Zombie Spider" - Spider Covered In Fungus, Half-Dead, Half-Alive Which Can Crawl Around. Found In My Basement

    A "Zombie Spider" - Spider Covered In Fungus, Half-Dead, Half-Alive Which Can Crawl Around. Found In My Basement

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    #8

    S N O O T

    S N O O T

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    The things that can make an image unsettling or uncomfortable can be quite subjective, as any quick glances at either of these online communities will show. However, there are quite a few common aspects that can make images hard to stomach.

    #10

    ...the Way These Trees Line Up

    ...the Way These Trees Line Up

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    #11

    Both

    Both

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    #12

    Dont Ask Me About This

    Dont Ask Me About This

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    One is the concept of the uncanny valley. Humans tend to have a well-documented discomfort with any image that makes a credible but failed attempt at appearing human. Highly abstracted imitations of human faces like emojis or cartoon characters are fine, but androids, poorly animated 3D visages, and people wearing rubber masks can all make us feel creeped out.

    #13

    This Light Doesn't Look Right (X-Post Oddlysatisfying)

    This Light Doesn't Look Right (X-Post Oddlysatisfying)

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    #15

    I’m Very Very Aggravated

    I’m Very Very Aggravated

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    Another commonly cited example, only one of many visible phobias, is trypophobia. This is a fear of or discomfort with patterns of closely grouped holes. The scientific jury is still out on WHY so many of us have this reaction of disgust, but some theories suggest that this may be a hard-wired reaction to detect the scales of venomous reptiles or other dangerous creatures.

    #16

    This Isn't How You Use A Bookcase!

    This Isn't How You Use A Bookcase!

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

    Someone needs to visit libraries. ASAP.

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    #17

    Hairy Skin Apple

    Hairy Skin Apple

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

    OK, I'm gonna say it...it reminds me of a testicle

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    #18

    I Think I’ve Hit A Snag

    I Think I’ve Hit A Snag

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

    Listen, internet...you don't have to upload a picture of every bad decision you make. It's ok to keep things to yourself.

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    #19

    This Electrical Pole Is Being Held Together By Duct Tape

    This Electrical Pole Is Being Held Together By Duct Tape

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

    The tape will be there when the rest of the pole has rotted away.

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    #21

    *unsettled By The Entire State Of Ohio*

    *unsettled By The Entire State Of Ohio*

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

    12 dollar peanut butter. I think inflation has finally crossed the line!!!

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    #22

    I Don’t Like It

    I Don’t Like It

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    #23

    Therapist: Long Grapes Don’t Exist They Can’t Hurt You Long Grapes:

    Therapist: Long Grapes Don’t Exist They Can’t Hurt You Long Grapes:

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    #24

    Double Thumb Nails!

    Double Thumb Nails!

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    Jtheslay (he/them)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually have this not lying I slammed my thumb in the car door and the nail grew back twice

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    #25

    Is... Is She Having A Stroke?

    Is... Is She Having A Stroke?

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    #26

    Sprouting Tomato

    Sprouting Tomato

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    #27

    Finger Food

    Finger Food

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

    Sorry, but it has to be said. This is just stupid.

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    #28

    Beans In A Crock

    Beans In A Crock

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

    This is a crime against the beloved baked beans!

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    #29

    Mcstubble (Patrick_4d On Instagram)

    Mcstubble (Patrick_4d On Instagram)

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    #30

    Just Look At All Those Tabs

    Just Look At All Those Tabs

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    #31

    Saw This At The Local Liquor Store. Who Does This ? They Are Big Glass Bottles !

    Saw This At The Local Liquor Store. Who Does This ? They Are Big Glass Bottles !

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

    Someone who doesn't have children or pets

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    #32

    Watch Out IKEA

    Watch Out IKEA

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    Little Miss Betty
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not uncomfortable at all, it's actually rather genius! Instead of two teeny tiny drawers or even worse, fake drawers, you get one big one. I love it.

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    #33

    *crunch*

    *crunch*

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    ️ ️lefty libra️ (she/her)
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it was probably the toenails from the hot pockets in your McStubble you were eating earlier

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    #34

    My Brother Has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

    My Brother Has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

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

    Another zebra! (I also just bent my pinky like that, and my mom, horrified, told me to stop)

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    #35

    Out Of All The Props My Grandmother Has In Her Fairy Garden, This One Sticks Out The Most. (Quite Literally)

    Out Of All The Props My Grandmother Has In Her Fairy Garden, This One Sticks Out The Most. (Quite Literally)

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

    I assume it used to have an elf/gnome/fairy mounted on the chair but it's been removed for some reason?

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    #36

    Artist:"Yeah I Totally Know What A Bunny Looks Like" - A Beatiful Piece Of Art In My Hometown

    Artist:"Yeah I Totally Know What A Bunny Looks Like" - A Beatiful Piece Of Art In My Hometown

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

    It's a hare, not a rabbit. They do kind of look like that, although it's obviously stylised.

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    #37

    These Lips

    These Lips

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

    Doesn't look real but still unsettling. Where's the unseen juice when you need it?

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    #38

    Soon You Will Be Mine

    Soon You Will Be Mine

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    #41

    This

    This

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    #42

    The Fingers On This Slippery When Wet Sign

    The Fingers On This Slippery When Wet Sign

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

    hey those are jazz hands not falling hands

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    #43

    The Bear Stare

    The Bear Stare

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

    Only YOOOUUU can prevent forest fires!

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    #44

    I’m Never Looking At Sonic The Same Way Again

    I’m Never Looking At Sonic The Same Way Again

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    #46

    Cutting A Tomato Such That No Seeds Are Visible

    Cutting A Tomato Such That No Seeds Are Visible

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    Earl Grey
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Liar! I see seeds clearly visible on the cutting board!

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    #47

    This Smiley Cake I Found On Display At A Bakery

    This Smiley Cake I Found On Display At A Bakery

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    #48

    This Little Boy Statue

    This Little Boy Statue

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    #49

    You’re Welcome

    You’re Welcome

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    #50

    Imagine The Crunch

    Imagine The Crunch

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

    I can’t even stop at some of these. Wish I didn’t stop here to write this.

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    #51

    :(

    :(

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

    it's like the newly green baby leaves that are yet to open form their extreme scrunched up phase, except a lot more uncomfortable looking on a balloon

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    #52

    Let's Touch Toothbrushes

    Let's Touch Toothbrushes

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    #53

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

    I’m sure this model was thrilled at her first photo shoot.

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    #54

    Tiny Bugs Infesting My Giant Elephant Ear Plant

    Tiny Bugs Infesting My Giant Elephant Ear Plant

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

    Just spray with (appropriate) soap and water mixture?

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    #55

    Murky Water In Bus Camera

    Murky Water In Bus Camera

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    #56

    This Smurf Costume

    This Smurf Costume

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    #57

    The Way The Levels Of Spicy Heat Are Arranged. 😐

    The Way The Levels Of Spicy Heat Are Arranged. 😐

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    Fakus nameus
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t like spicy things I’ll select the one in the bottom it’s probably the mildest right???

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    #58

    It’s Just Wrong

    It’s Just Wrong

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

    Orange you glad I didn't say Banana?!

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    #59

    The Holes On These Converse When Stepping In Muddy Water

    The Holes On These Converse When Stepping In Muddy Water

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    #61

    This Fork That Was Never Cut

    This Fork That Was Never Cut

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

    But is there a knife that has never cut?

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    #62

    Time For A Change

    Time For A Change

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

    I thought this was a jalapeno and was onboard

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    #63

    Veiny Sidewalk?!

    Veiny Sidewalk?!

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    #64

    Joe Oliver's Face On This '92 Baseball Card

    Joe Oliver's Face On This '92 Baseball Card

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    #65

    I Think You Forgot Something

    I Think You Forgot Something

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    #66

    A Bee Crossed With Laughing Buhdda. What Vould Go Wrong?

    A Bee Crossed With Laughing Buhdda. What Vould Go Wrong?

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    #67

    Help

    Help

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

    So long as those aren't spiders, I'm ok with it.

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    #68

    Mr Clean

    Mr Clean

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

    Why do I feel that the POV is the victim he just murdered and is now burying...

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    #69

    These New Signs They Put Up In Our School

    These New Signs They Put Up In Our School

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    #70

    Something's Not Right Here

    Something's Not Right Here

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well you've made a right horses a**e out of that!

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    #71

    Can I Be Bothered Bending Down To Swap Them? Had To In The End. Couldn’t Stand It

    Can I Be Bothered Bending Down To Swap Them? Had To In The End. Couldn’t Stand It

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    Hey!
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't see a problem here. Edit: /s

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    #72

    Beardless Burger King

    Beardless Burger King

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    #73

    The Light In My Room Is Off Center

    The Light In My Room Is Off Center

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

    Like you care. Look where your bedside lamp is.

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    #75

    Had Some Time To Kill

    Had Some Time To Kill

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

    Apparently, if it's done properly, it won't cut you when you drink. I never tried. Too chicken.

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    #76

    Looks Like This Dollar Came From Hell I'm Afraid To Spend It 😨

    Looks Like This Dollar Came From Hell I'm Afraid To Spend It 😨

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    #77

    Foward Facing Googly Eyes

    Foward Facing Googly Eyes

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    #78

    This Fork Just Feels Wrong

    This Fork Just Feels Wrong

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

    Its a cake-fork and smaller than a normal fork. Nothing to worry about. 😄

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    #79

    Delicious Dog

    Delicious Dog

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    ️ ️lefty libra️ (she/her)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NOOOOOOOOOOOO IF YOU TOUCH HIM ILL MAKE YOUR PILLOWS WARM, AND THAT SHIRT WILL TURN PINK WHEN I WASH IT

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    #80

    I Was Volunteering At A Local School When Suddenly I Found This

    I Was Volunteering At A Local School When Suddenly I Found This

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