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Hey, my name is Adam, I'm 35 and I'm a Polish social media manager in Berlin. I've been drawing funny comics for a couple of years now, which helped me deal with my depression.

My protagonist is my alter ego, Depression Chicken. Chicken is a fluffy, yellow creature who often has a bad day and feels misunderstood by society. He is single and trying to work on his self-confidence. He is accompanied by Birdfish, his best friend, who often has good advice for him, and by the cute Axolotl, with whom he can have a lot of fun.

Can you relate to my silly stories? If you like it, check out my other posts on Bored Panda by clicking here, here, here, here and here and follow me on Instagram!

More info: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok

#1

She Cares A Lot

She Cares A Lot

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Shyla Clay
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the bluish bird might be feeling a bit anxious after all that.

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

Oh lordy, if this isn't me...

Amy Beckler
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup. Cognitive dissonance. It just sucks. Deny deny...

I think my favorite comic is one where the Chicken introduces himself as "a dark soul in a fluffy yellow body". I think this comic sums up me as a creator and the Chicken himself well. This comic isn't in the post, but you can click here to view it in one of my previous posts.

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    #2

    In Case Of Emergency, Lower Your Standards

    In Case Of Emergency, Lower Your Standards

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    Shyla Clay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't date myself either, but I do remember Sonny and Cher's TV program.

    C R T G
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a lot to unpack here.

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

    are these dots their b u t t h o l e s ?

    BamBoo Mo
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would never join an organization that would accept me as a member. GMarx

    #3

    Monday Isn't A Good Day

    Monday Isn't A Good Day

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    Shyla Clay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't tell me what kind of day to have.

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

    Is it "I won't" out of spite, for being told what to do? Or is it "I won't" as a statement of fact? I mean, I fully support both, and for myself it would be very much both...

    Amy Beckler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh well...this too shall pass...

    Jessica Lyn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish society would just agree that it is completely acceptable, not to mention much more realistic, for one to reply like fluffy yellow chicken did.... I mean, America is on the brink of a civil war, inflation is the worst it has been in 40 yrs.... And you expect me, or anyone, (other than the billionaires) to have a nice day? HA! I hope a trend starts and we all start answering in earnest lol.... We might just enjoy the comedic relief 😏

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    The artistic process behind the creation of my comics has helped me a lot in dealing with my depression. When I addressed my problems in this form, I was able to get to know myself better and accept myself better. But what impressed me the most was the feedback from the community. Many people who follow me on Instagram received my comics with great gratitude and could relate to them. This gave me the feeling that I am not alone with my problems.

    #4

    Now Repeat

    Now Repeat

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

    Well, it's not the best I can, but it's the best you're gonna get at the moment.

    Shyla Clay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or in my case, I will not fight with the boys.

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

    It is often neither necessary or desirable to do your best. Occasionally, just for fun, do your worst.

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

    Unfortunately even when you're doing the best you can today, sometimes you just feel it isn't enough

    Amy Beckler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eeech! That is a Neverending mantra!

    #5

    Don't Get Me Started

    Don't Get Me Started

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    Kaivalya Sharma
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did anyone else see the egg in his food

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

    Ill settle for the lust for life ... I don't drink coffee

    Amy Beckler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Start with those little En-joyments?

    I generally find the feedback from my community super. Most of my comics are based on very short dialogues with sharp punchlines and seem to be received by my community exactly as I intended. Apparently, there are many other Chickens in this world who understand my thoughts well and deal with similar issues.

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    #6

    Easter

    Easter

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

    It does little Chicken, it does.

    BamBoo Mo
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The view is better but it's a bit drafty at times.

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    #7

    Just In Case You Need It Today

    Just In Case You Need It Today

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

    Fluffy wolf hugs back !

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

    I would like this on a t-shirt

    So far, I only publish my comics on the internet on my profiles on Instagram and TikTok. My big dream is to write a book - a mix of a novel and a comic in which I write about my depression. It would be more personal than my Instagram content, but the Chicken would certainly not be missing there.

    #8

    Chicken vs. Society

    Chicken vs. Society

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    Shyla Clay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can. Just don't listen to the people laughing.

    Jessica Lyn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What sucks is... as an adult, and having come to the understanding that the world is full of a*s#oles whose life purpose is to just be the biggest a*s out there, it's easy for me to dismiss them (and tell them to f-off if I need to lol).... Yet the damage was done for me at least in middle school. I was bullied really bad... I really haven't been the same since.

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

    I wish I could stand up for myself like fluffy chicken.

    Call my whatever.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well then do it. here's a tip don't give a fugde what people think. It has helped me though my life and in fact I fell better about it. But that's just me.

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    Amy Beckler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Geez! Does it have to take so many decades to achieve this wisdom?...speaking as a Wise woman...

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    #9

    Yes

    Yes

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    Tasha Love
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, "How single are you?" is a weird question.

    Amy Beckler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope! Me Nyself and I. But I am a Singular individual.

    #10

    Woundeful Day

    Woundeful Day

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

    Who took a bite out of his tail?!

    Amy Beckler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Geez. Kind of serious lack of empathy? Duh?

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

    Did they get into a fight!!! Maybe we should see the other guy Other guy- "no I'm not hurt at all"

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

    Oh, is that allowed to say aloud? Especially on -preventively censored curse- Monday morning?

    #11

    Which Chicken Are You Today?

    Which Chicken Are You Today?

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

    "You can't use they/them, what are you plural or something?" Yes, I am 9 chickens in a trenchcoat

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    Amy Beckler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many choices to be OK with-love these chickens.

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

    I woke up today and chose a pancake on the ground. Let's see what tomorrow brings.

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    #12

    Silly Jokes I Made During And About Quarantine With Corona Part 2

    Silly Jokes I Made During And About Quarantine With Corona Part 2

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

    If I got covid this would be my friend's reactions

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

    Are they speaking through rocks... Loke Buck in Iceage ? And why are they using rocks if they are in front of each other ?.? <---- confused wolf

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    #13

    Coping

    Coping

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    kristina law
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A shredder would be more my machine of choice lol

    Truice Zer0
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    coping vs copying guys, play on words

    Jessica Lyn
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone seen the movie "Office Space?". .... That copy machine would be out the window, me in hot pursuit with a bat hahahaha!

    Amy Beckler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The freaking news...I tell myself-don't go there! Don't do it!

    #14

    Silly Jokes I Made During And About Quarantine With Corona Part 5

    Silly Jokes I Made During And About Quarantine With Corona Part 5

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    Who Panda 420
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone in my house has covid now. (None serious) I was so happy to cancel all my appointments!

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    Silly Jokes I Made During And About Quarantine With Corona Part 3

    Silly Jokes I Made During And About Quarantine With Corona Part 3

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    Who Panda 420
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still going through this. I have covid and either can't taste or have a nasty smell/taste. It's my birthday in a day and I had to tell everyone not to get me a cake cuz I can't even taste it or have people over.

    Night Owl
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm so sorry, that really sucks. I hope it gets better. Sometimes it gets better on its own without any help. But if not, there are some therapy places that offer smell training or you can try to do the training on your own. Maybe it could help but it'll take time

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    Stephanie Paich
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I caught covid late last August (July of the following year as of posting this) my sense of smell is still not normal. I can't smell a lot of things at all, and nothing that I can smell smells like it used to. You wouldn't think this would bother most people, but imagine putting on clean-smelling deodorant and it smells like a bag of sour gummy worms, or walking into an ice cream shop and instead of vanilla you get punched in the face with a strong alcohol/chemical scent.

    #16

    No F*cks To Give

    No F*cks To Give

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

    But not the fücks to live! I live so I can outlive you! Nyehehe!

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

    YES!!!!!! CHICKEN, YESSS

    #17

    Life Attitude

    Life Attitude

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    Shyla Clay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate garlic, myself. It's nearly 3:00. Am I a vampire?

    Night Owl
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a night owl and haven't been in a church in decades. Maybe I turned into a vampire too

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    Stephanie Paich
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The gray and purple bird is so fat and adorable I just wanna squeeze it!

    Amy Beckler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hate pretty much sucks. Slams the door on too much.

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    #18

    Pov: You're A Polish Chicken In Germany Part 5

    Pov: You're A Polish Chicken In Germany Part 5

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    meow point1
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it was Russians who had the vodka stereotype?

    Electra Complex
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    took me this long to notice the chicken b*tthole......

    #19

    Compliments

    Compliments

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

    “You’re a pile of dirty dishrags” “*Gasp* you think I’m actually worth something?”

    Amy Beckler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup. That is kind. Gotta tell myself that alot!

    #20

    Friday

    Friday

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    Amy Beckler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh geez! It is post "his name shall not be spoken" time?

    #21

    Earth Day

    Earth Day

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    Amy Beckler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh. "People"? Human beings? Ugh....well really Rich humans anyway...

    Shyla Clay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not people, Earth. They're the ones poisoning you.

    #22

    Dentist

    Dentist

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    Shyla Clay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dentistry is always worrying.

    Amy Beckler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Each! I do suffer from dentistphobia!

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    #24

    Pov: You're A Polish Chicken In Germany Part 3

    Pov: You're A Polish Chicken In Germany Part 3

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

    For a second there I thought it was talking about like fireman poles lol

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

    And repeated louder in Britain, to the point where it was a not insignificant argument in favour of Brexit.

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

    Not all brexiteers are racists. But all racists are brexiteers.

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    Amy Beckler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh well. Blame game is without borders.

    Jessica N
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take it as a compliment! Nationality known as hard workers. I use same argument in Murica when people trying to be racist re our neighbors to the south

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

    Steal or take ! Choose one !

    #25

    Silly Jokes I Made During And About Quarantine With Corona Part 4

    Silly Jokes I Made During And About Quarantine With Corona Part 4

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    Red Panda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At the beginning of the quarantine, my sister and I realized we didn't really have to change anything...

    Jessica Lyn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same lol .... Everyone else was complaining about having to be alone.... I thought it was even better than being alone because no one could try and guilt trip me on how "anti-social" I am hahahaha

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    Jackie Wacky
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    EXACTLY!!! Rest of the world, welcome to our world.

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

    INTROVERTS UNITE! Online… from the comfort of our homes…

    #26

    Pov: You're A Polish Chicken In Germany Part 1

    Pov: You're A Polish Chicken In Germany Part 1

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

    Нет, я могу говорить по-русски

    Amy Beckler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oy! I am the stupid American here...duh...embarrassed 🤪 I only speak one language

    #27

    Pov: You're A Polish Chicken In Germany Part 4

    Pov: You're A Polish Chicken In Germany Part 4

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    Amy Beckler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well...everyone is ummm...not "normal until you get the chance to know them? I don't believe people want to kill each other as a life's purpose. I guess I need to believe that.

    Jackie Wacky
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People don’t, that’s the point! Divisions between countries, races, language groups or whatever are always exploited and encouraged by those in power, to maintain their power.

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

    Or in the Netherlands... Lets not only blame the Germans (I'm Dutch btw)

    #28

    Silly Jokes I Made During And About Quarantine With Corona Part 1

    Silly Jokes I Made During And About Quarantine With Corona Part 1

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    #29

    Pov: You're A Polish Chicken In Germany Part 2

    Pov: You're A Polish Chicken In Germany Part 2

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

    The chicken is talking about a Black Forest cake (chocolate sponge with cherry filling). When translated it means “Black Forest Cherry-torte”.

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

    Asking the important questions 😍🎂

    #30

    Duck Appointment

    Duck Appointment

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    Jackie Wacky
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, I don’t get this either: maybe it means a missed appointment?

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