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It's often the stupid things that tip us over the edge. Back pain remedy ending up on the bottom shelf. Bananas being both overripe and underripe... Whether the universe has conspired against someone or they simply have to deal with other people's stupidity, it only takes so much to ruin a perfectly fine day.

Disappointed and angry, people turn to the Internet. Here, they're posting photos of the annoying things that drive them crazy, hoping that someone will share their pain. And who are we to let them down? Bored Panda has put together a list of pics to prove just how annoying everyday problems can get, so continue scrolling and upvote your (least) favorite pet peeves.

And if you're into sadomasochism, check out our earlier list of mildly infuriating pictures as well.

Interestingly, science writers Joe Palca and Flora Lichtman have even published a book, trying to explain the reasons behind our frustrations. In Annoying, they say that it's really difficult to find a universal formula for what is, well, annoying. Not every trouble is to terribly unpleasant, at least not when experienced one at a time. Rather, it is when these annoying problems are repetitive and unpredictable that they get under our skin.

A random firework might take us by surprise, it can even frighten us, but it won't instantly become annoying. Our neighbor's loud music, however, played over and over and over again, is very annoying.

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When You Spend 30 Mins Guessing Your Passwords And Decide To Reset It And This Happens

When You Spend 30 Mins Guessing Your Passwords And Decide To Reset It And This Happens

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Brandy Grote
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One Gov't website is pretty strict. Can't have your social, or date of birth. Cannot have ANY type of word more than 3 letters long in it, must be at least 10 digits, and cannot be one you've used in the last year. And you have to reset it every month (aka every time you visit the site, really.)

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Paul Garrity, however, believes he may have found the evolutionary seeds of annoyance, in the reactions to one of nature’s most annoying creatures: the fly. The associate professor of biology at Brandeis University has devoted his time to studying the fruit fly. It has an ability similar to our own to sense potentially dangerous chemicals as well as pressure and temperature changes. That skill, to perceive possible dangers, may be the origin of the annoyance we feel today, he said.

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Apparently, we can train ourselves not to get annoyed by the small funny problems. Well, at least some of the time. Have you ever noticed how childfree people get more impatient with a crying or misbehaving kid than parents do? Michael R. Cunningham, a psychologist at the University of Louisville, told The Boston Globe that, "You can leave the environment, you can change the environment, or you can do something inside yourself to change your reaction." That could mean changing behaviors, for example, doing deep breathing, counting to 10, or taking a walk every time you're stressed out. It could also mean deliberately changing your thoughts about the situation - deciding, for instance, to view it as quirky instead of annoying.

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When You’re Pouring Something And This Happens

When You’re Pouring Something And This Happens

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Forget Drinking Straws - This Is The Kind Of Plastic Use We Should Be Protesting

Forget Drinking Straws - This Is The Kind Of Plastic Use We Should Be Protesting

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nanashi
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

because when talking about littering, people usually blame consumers/end users, and never the companies/manufacturing factories who use all the plastics that only be used once and immediately trashed. I work at a manufacturing plant and the amount of single use plastic here is horrendously stupid.

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I Feel Like This Happens To Me More Often Than It Should

I Feel Like This Happens To Me More Often Than It Should

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Back Pain Remedy On The Bottom Shelf

Back Pain Remedy On The Bottom Shelf

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Destroying The Planet One Apple At A Time

Destroying The Planet One Apple At A Time

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berrybobmc
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An apple a day keeps the sea turtles away... Don't hate me. I love sea turtles. 🐢

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The Beach Near My House After The Tourist Left

The Beach Near My House After The Tourist Left

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Vlad Horobet
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When we go camping we usually carry garbage bags with us, or at least use the bags we used to get the stuff with us there, to get everything back with us home, no trash left behind.

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Beatrice Alighieri
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are several garbage bags in the picture. Maybe this was an accident, like a sudden high tide or wave that broke them open and scattered their contents? Or maybe I just don't want to believe people could be such pigs? (Sorry to actual pigs).

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Jim Price
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Take only pictures, leave only footprints." If you carried it in... CARRY IT OUT! Bring a bag and leave the site better than you found it. (Unless it was pristine when you arrived, then okay... and didn't you like finding it that way?)

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Marlinspike
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only upside is all the seagulls having a feast! And for all the seagull haters out there you can't blame them when humans leave rubbish for easy pickings.

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E FourOFour
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hummm.... I wonder why there is a garbage island floating in the pacific?

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nanashi
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

can't even tell the difference between the Styrofoam and the birds

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aurora50
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like a whole lot of full trash bags got dumped out...vandalism?

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Cassie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Probably seagulls. Full trash bags should be contained in a bin or taken with you to dispose of in a more appropriate location.

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Susan Gardner
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG that is so horrible and so, so sad. If no trash can, I would take mine with me and dispose of it somewhere else

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SBW71
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And that's why public events are getting less and less because of people like this

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Debra Starr Moon
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those people are disgraceful! I'd like to find where they live and do that to their living room.

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Pretty Pangolin
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's probably already trashed - I don't imagine they have better manners at home.

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Janet L
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel guilty as hell if I accidentally drop a sweet wrapper… what must these pigs’ houses look like?

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

just bc u can doesn't mean u should...... they don't care bout the planet them rude m***********s

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Lisa Patterson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

According to the initial wording on this post, one tourist did this. Lol. I think they meant TOURISTS.

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Callie Duncan
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, we get that c**p from tourists as well, in this part of Canada too. two lakes on either end of our city and they make a mess of both of them. *grumbles* I hate tourist season.

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Máyumi Kakizaki
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SO SAD!! Maybe the Beach should be kept this way, for the Next Day Visitors! If they complain, blame it on the people who came the day before!

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Jude
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's unreal and VERY disgusting! It looks like a dump site. I'm glad to say I've never seen any place even remotely this bad.

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Mairlady
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

all those pictures/video's that people send in about this happening, and it's STILL going on. It seems that people leaves their brains at home when they are on vacation.

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Micah Pettit
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not mildly infuriating, it's thoroughly so. Absolutely disgusting. I hate people.

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Marnee DeRider
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Easy enough to solve. Government works for the people. Demand that they hire a bunch of high school grads to patrol and hand out littering tickets to anyone caught littering. Do that for one or two summers, get money for the town due to paid fines, and the word gets out and people stop doing it. But we don't solve problems as a species anymore...

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Steve Cruz
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Makes one wonder why there are SENSELESS mass shootings, when an incident at this site could be easily explained.

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Celtic Pirate Queen
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whatever happened to the "camping" rule? If you brought it in, you take it out.

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Steven Meyer
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately, you can’t tell which litter was struck by tourists, and which litter was dropped by residents, litter does not Discriminate

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Mick Perger
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like the foreshore around Sydney Harbour after New Years Eve fireworks ....Grubs ....

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Serena Larsen
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ew no! They should bring a reusable bag to the beach, thats their trashcan for the trip!

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Marcellus the Third
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Err... I'd blame the local council for not gull-proofing the trash cans? The criminals are RIGHT THERE in the picture!! They obviously fished it out of the bags.

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Jean Wallace
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is way past annoying!! people are so awful too often, what in the heck is wrong with their brains!

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knittin' kitten
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Clearly people need to have a strong lesson and how to keep garbage with you. it's not that difficult to carry a bag I see plenty of garbage bags laying around and not one of them has been brought with them full. saddens me that people can do this. Smh

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Carol Emory
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happens here too. Plenty of trash cans on the beach..but tourists think it's like a restaurant and they should just leave your trash where it lays. I try to shame them into cleaning up their mess by loudly saying how I hope killing our turtles and local sea life was worth their good time. Most will clean it up. If they don't, I will call them out personally and shame them in front of their kids "Can I come over to your house and trash your yard. You seem to think it's ok..so I was just thinking your house must look like a dump too."

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Anne M Sim
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will never understand these people. How do they behave at home? Do the fairies clean up at night??

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Roy Phillips
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People simply refuse to believe they have to pick up after themselves! Take a cart into the lot, abandon it with its proper place just a jew feet away.

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Kelly
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, tourists. I think you've asked everyone where did they come from.

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petersilie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i take my stuff back with me, dont know why people leave theirs, i thought, they are too drunk and forget it?

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devi L.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Places are starting to ban tourist from certain areas and spring breaks

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Every Dang Time

Every Dang Time

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This problem is even worse with larger width cellophane tapes - I lose 105-15% of the tapes to such "tapering".

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The Image Speaks For Itself

The Image Speaks For Itself

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Text Printed All The Way To The Spine

Text Printed All The Way To The Spine

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is so annoying, either this was a mistake or this printing house sucks

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The Way My Mom Watches TV With Things Obscuring The Screen

The Way My Mom Watches TV With Things Obscuring The Screen

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These

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Neon Petra
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And when you do manage to get them out, there's a mark because of the ripped threads... (EDIT: I do use scissors, but unco me always finds some way to cut the fabric.)

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Wtf I Suppose To Say

Wtf I Suppose To Say

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Ashley Say Whaat?!?
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh man, nope! I'd be grabbing a new one and giving that one back to the cashier...

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When People Answer Amazon Product Questions That They Cannot Answer

When People Answer Amazon Product Questions That They Cannot Answer

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Demi Zwaan
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh yes, and 5 star reviews, because “the delivery was on time and the delivery man was very friendly and the box is beautiful and it says on the site that it can do so much and they can’t wait to unbox it and use it”.

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I Knew There Was Something Fishy When My Pencil Sharpened Perfectly

I Knew There Was Something Fishy When My Pencil Sharpened Perfectly

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The Only Reason Wy I Hate Glasses

The Only Reason Wy I Hate Glasses

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Pickup Trucks With High Beams On

Pickup Trucks With High Beams On

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Restaurants That Serve Cold Butter, Causing The Bread To Break When You Spread It

Restaurants That Serve Cold Butter, Causing The Bread To Break When You Spread It

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Every Night Like 2000 Times A Night, Having To Fix This

Every Night Like 2000 Times A Night, Having To Fix This

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I Couldn't Get My Grass To Grow, So I Replaced It With A Rock Bed. Six Months Later And The Grass Is Growing Better Than Ever

I Couldn't Get My Grass To Grow, So I Replaced It With A Rock Bed. Six Months Later And The Grass Is Growing Better Than Ever

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Every Goddamn Time I Try To Peel Open One Of These

Every Goddamn Time I Try To Peel Open One Of These

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Sitting Under This “Vent” All Summer Wondering Why I Wasn’t Getting Any Cooler

Sitting Under This “Vent” All Summer Wondering Why I Wasn’t Getting Any Cooler

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Middle Seat

Middle Seat

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Foxxy
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s just rude sleeping on a stranger and invading someone’s personal space. Poor guy, this is where shoulders come in handy. Continue nudging them until they get the hint.

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Ended Up Putting Pepper In My Pasta. Why Is The Pepper White And The Salt Black?!

Ended Up Putting Pepper In My Pasta. Why Is The Pepper White And The Salt Black?!

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Hello it Smee
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This reminds me of my aunt who likes to put salt in her sugar dish, worse coffee EVER!

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#31

These Bananas Are Both Overripe And Underripe

These Bananas Are Both Overripe And Underripe

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#32

When Your Keys Conspire Against You In Your Pocket

When Your Keys Conspire Against You In Your Pocket

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#33

Spent Hours Completing This Mildly Infuriating Puzzle And Now I Can't

Spent Hours Completing This Mildly Infuriating Puzzle And Now I Can't

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Wyndmere
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its planned - the company keeps 1 piece from 499 puzzles; a different piece from each box, and they have 1 extra puzzle to sell.

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Soooo, Basically Any Price

Soooo, Basically Any Price

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Ashley Say Whaat?!?
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha! That's like a store we have where I live called $5 bargain hunt. There was literally nothing there that was $5, nothing... and it was all used stuff thrown into bins. Horrible shop.

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When Your Dog Does This

When Your Dog Does This

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This 200 US Dollar Textbook Is Just A Printout Of The Online Version Complete With Useless Hyperlinks And Video Thumbnails

This 200 US Dollar Textbook Is Just A Printout Of The Online Version Complete With Useless Hyperlinks And Video Thumbnails

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hispanic! at the disco
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

200 DOLLARS? Just get the pirated online version then! Steal their money if theyre going to steal yours!

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#37

My New Nike Free Running Shoes After My First Run

My New Nike Free Running Shoes After My First Run

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With My $400$ Vip Ticket You Can’t Even See The Stage

With My $400$ Vip Ticket You Can’t Even See The Stage

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Foxxy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s just ridiculous. I would try find a way to get some if not all my money back. If I am going to pay that much for VIP tickets then I expect I should get the VIP treatment.

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Put A $5 In This Vending Machine, Kicks Out Mostly Nickels As Change. It Doesn’t Accept Nickels

Put A $5 In This Vending Machine, Kicks Out Mostly Nickels As Change. It Doesn’t Accept Nickels

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Ruining The Best Shot

Ruining The Best Shot

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Clinton Yew
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder how long will it takes for people to realize you should always give way to the professional photographer? because 1. they are professional and most importantly 2. it cost money to hired them...

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She Doesn't Eat The Part Of The Fry Her Fingers Touched

She Doesn't Eat The Part Of The Fry Her Fingers Touched

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NAS
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What? I don't even know her and I'm already irritated with her!

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#43

Pawn Shops Who Put Price Stickers Right On The Lens Of A Camera. No Way That’s Coming Off Clean

Pawn Shops Who Put Price Stickers Right On The Lens Of A Camera. No Way That’s Coming Off Clean

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Wyndmere
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WD-40, a blow dryer on high, putting water or lens cleaning solution on the label - let it soak. All will break down different types of adhesive. Dawn dish soap will remove the WD-40. Use a lens cleaning cloth to dry.

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What Is This?! A Sink For Ants?!

What Is This?! A Sink For Ants?!

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First Trillion Dollar Company

First Trillion Dollar Company

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nanashi
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Apple is more and more like a scam to me, with the more new innovations they come up with.

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