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Trust me, cringe is addictive. Once you cringe over [insert a wish-wash subject of debate] or the anti-vaxxers and get that sweet aftertaste from the sheer absurdity, you want a second hit. ‘Cause cringe is real and everyone loves it, from me, you, to 1.2 million members of the “Cringetopia” subreddit.

And there’s an infinite source of things to recoil from in laughter and embarrassment because the world, like the people in it, and like the subreddit itself, is colorful. As the community’s description says: “In this moment, I am euphoric. Not because of any phony god's blessing. But because I am enlightened by my intelligence.” You may even get a philosophical drift on your way to the cringe journey.

So get ready to swim in the ocean of biased opinions, naive beliefs, less than logical statements, and anything in between. Be sure to upvote the cringiest posts down below and check out part 1 of this post.

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Dude Probably Begins Posts With "Females Of Reddit..."

Dude Probably Begins Posts With "Females Of Reddit..."

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Gatekeeping... A Language?

Gatekeeping... A Language?

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

It's Thursday and I thought I would go a whole week without seeing a post about a dumb American

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To find out more about this insanely popular community, Bored Panda reached out to the “Cringetopia” subreddit's moderator Fjallmadur, who was happy to share some insights.

“We started this subreddit to break away from the politics and hate that CringeAnarchy was becoming saturated with. /u/IAmMrPositive founded this subreddit and brought along me and a few other CringeAnarchy moderators who were tired of the mess that place had become,” the moderator recalled.

Fjallmadur added: “He basically made it a full-time job promoting this place in relevant subreddits and building this community from the ground up while telling people that this subreddit was going to be a place for everyone to come together, put politics aside, and just cringe at the people doing really weird and awkward stuff that they post online.” Today, it has turned into the one of the most regularly active subreddits on the entire site.

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W H I T E P E O P L E A M I R I G H T!!!

W H I T E P E O P L E A M I R I G H T!!!

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Laura Dawson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do people not realise that “skin” is literally the wrapping paper of your body. It’s nothing more than that. The pigmentation was decided by evolution as it it light or dark depending on what side of the world your ancestors lived given hotter countries have people with darker skin so the sun can’t burn them. Likewise colder countries people have lighter skin as the sun isn’t there often

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When asked what the term “Cringetopia” refers to, the moderator explained that it’s exactly what it looks like, “an amalgamation of the words 'cringe' and 'utopia.'” Moreover, “It's a place where any cringe that doesn't break our relatively lax community rules or Reddit sitewide rules is allowed.”

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The moderator of the community sees cringe as inherently subjective. “What makes one person cringe, another person may think is entirely normal,” he said and continued that “My take on it is that we've all done stupid stuff that we look back on and cringe about, and looking at these people is a good way to relive that feeling, even if it's not the exact situation that we've been in ourselves.”

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The Youth Baseball Team Had To Put These Signs Up Because Of The Amount Of Karens Acting Like Karens

The Youth Baseball Team Had To Put These Signs Up Because Of The Amount Of Karens Acting Like Karens

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Shakuhachi Master Piled On By Sjws For Being White

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News Channel Body Shaming, She Doesn't Even Look Bad

News Channel Body Shaming, She Doesn't Even Look Bad

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Fjallmadur also added that “we laugh at those folks, feel second-hand embarrassment over what we see, and share it with others, but I think that it's ultimately a way for us to empathize with the people who are being featured on this subreddit.”

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And although there are “some bad apples in the bunch,” according to the moderator, “we're not about bullying or spreading hate at all; it's all just for entertainment and understanding other people at the end of the day.”

Turns out, the subreddit has a bit of a bad rep from other communities because “they feel like we're bullying people,” but Fjallmadur stressed the fact that their community is exactly the opposite. “Our community is all-inclusive, as you can see from our wonderful mod team, and I feel like we do a pretty good job as a whole to enjoy the light-hearted picking while avoiding actually hurting anyone,” they concluded.

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A Divorcing Couple Dividing Up Their Beanie Baby Collection In Court, 1999

A Divorcing Couple Dividing Up Their Beanie Baby Collection In Court, 1999

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This Is A Classic "Ooof" Moment

This Is A Classic "Ooof" Moment

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

Using someone's picture without approval is level 1. Tagging them wrong is level 2. Tagging them grossly inappropriate to get own likes is the final level.

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Stole This From A Discord Server I’m In. Other Kin On Tumblr

Stole This From A Discord Server I’m In. Other Kin On Tumblr

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Notice At An Anime Convention

Notice At An Anime Convention

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The Meme Itself Isn't Cringe. I Mean The Article Part

The Meme Itself Isn't Cringe. I Mean The Article Part

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Sum Guy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahahahaha... it's like this story when they banned some dude from speaking his own language because a word sounded like n****r. (and yes, I'm black from africa and have zero whiteness in me, I can say n****r)

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Lisa Still Hasn't Enightened Them

Lisa Still Hasn't Enightened Them

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Paul Davis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a secret plot to get people to accept trans fats in their cookies

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A [friggin] Child

A [friggin] Child

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Lauren Caswell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How. Omg i hate people so much sometimes, its so hard to be tolerant when people are so harmful

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Airsoft

Airsoft

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Vanta Black
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I fought for this country. And by that I mean I yell at minorites when I go to Walmart. Look at this smoke canister! It's Trump colour! 'Murica!"

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Alternative Medicine At It's Best

Alternative Medicine At It's Best

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Sum Guy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't urine something the body gets rid off because it is toxic to the body

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Female Dating Strategy Man... They're Calling This Fragile Masculinity, Not Knowing That He Was Knowingly Doing That To Make Fun Of His Own Height

Female Dating Strategy Man... They're Calling This Fragile Masculinity, Not Knowing That He Was Knowingly Doing That To Make Fun Of His Own Height

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Sum Guy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or, just like tall guy reporters and even women have to spread their legs to be around the same height as someone they are interviewing. It just looks better on Tv and doesn't distract from anything if the frame is centered

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#27

Gen Z Army For Ever

Gen Z Army For Ever

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

Do they need the doctor's appointment after picking up that tear gas canister?

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The Virus Only Affects Women, Obviously

The Virus Only Affects Women, Obviously

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Sum Guy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Religion is a problem most of the time... believing in something is nice, but more often than not, people have different theories for everything

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What Legs???

What Legs???

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I Mean, I Understand Being Protective Of Your Daughter To A Point, But Come On...

I Mean, I Understand Being Protective Of Your Daughter To A Point, But Come On...

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Lauren Caswell
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is f****d up id just not date that girl if shes ok with that kind of extreme. I guess maybe im weird about guns coz they are uncommon as here, not even police carry them unless special circumstances, but i dont think one pointing at someone is funny it seems so unsafe. Not to mention the dude is clearly uncomfortable/not ok with it

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Boomers, Am I Right?

Boomers, Am I Right?

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If I Had To See This, So Do You

If I Had To See This, So Do You

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More Of A Sad One

More Of A Sad One

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Why… Just Why...

Why… Just Why...

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Lena Hill
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HOW DO HUMANS HAVE THIS LITTLE COMPASSION, I CANT WITH SOME PEOPLE

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Losing Weight Is Fatphobic

Losing Weight Is Fatphobic

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LC Greenwood
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh I didn't realize that! So taking care of myself has to do with you how?

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I Wonder If This Has Ever Worked

I Wonder If This Has Ever Worked

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

What is this world coming toooo?! Why did I scroll down this far?!?! Ahhh!!!

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J. F.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is an interesting movie called "Idiocracy" - meant as joke first but seems to be a scientific prediction by now

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

If you and your partner have drastically different views about having children, you may want to consider talking things out or seeing a counsellor or separating instead of fishing for likes imo...

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

If your criteria for having a baby is based on anonymous likes then you are not fit to be procreating

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Vanta Black
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just a discussion? Methinks wifey doesn't really want a baby.

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

Don't wait for the likes mate, run. If you want a baby, find someone who actually wants a baby too.

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

He's pushing her into something she doesn't want. If your idea of future differs that much you should think about separate lifes.

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

All of that embarrasment is not worth the 2 second discussion where she tells you no again.

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

You seriously think that people in a good relationship would do this?? It's horrible no matter which one you side with!

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Big J
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it's going to take 1,000,000 likes before you even start discussing to have a baby it probably means you shouldn't be having a baby.

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Thomas Turnbull
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not a great way to bring a child into the world. His wife just does not want children but he cannot see that.

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Cathryn Cade
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry, you're not grownup enough to have a child. That is all.

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pusheen buttercup
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do not base the decision to have a child on social media. Talk with each other and take it seriously.

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Leo Domitrix
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think he's having a hard time hearing "No, I don't want kids".

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embarrassed american
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This woman obviously does not want a baby with this man. Or... She's already starting with the bullshit for likes. I feel sorry for the kid if they have one. It will never experience privacy.

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Big J
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm married and hardly ever wear my wedding ring. I just don't wear jewelry and if someone is going to cheat they are going to do it regardless if they are wearing a wedding ring.

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Laura Dawson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a sad desperate attempt on the wife’s part to go viral. Because online attention seems to matter the most to a lot of people these days

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Javiera Gotelli
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They're made for each other, though. The idiot who asks, and the moron who does what they're asked. Poor future baby with those genes...

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

Why does he want another baby? He obviously already has one — his wife

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

Because OTHERS will raise them after they "like" it. Moron

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Wim Cossement
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is exactly why idiots like that should be denied making babies.

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Bettye McKee
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You might just need a new wife. One who doesn't deal in blackmail.

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Michael Capriola Jr.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just lowered your likes by 1 point. Someone s**t in my oatmeal and I'm taking it out on you.

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C.S. E.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a discussion you both should have had BEFORE commitment.

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François Carré
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, she really looks likes she wants a baby. 1 million likes. Come on. Give this woman some rest.

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Stannous Flouride
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because obviously the opinions of 1,000,000 strangers is a sensible family planning strategy.

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Marigen Beltran
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder why some couples don't talk about having or not having kids before marriage

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Lori T Wisconsin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, you let people who don’t know you dictate your future? So sick of attention seeking publicity stunts.

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

or you can divorce and be with someone that wants a baby as much as you how 'bout that... but no let's look stupid on the internet instead

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tw 72
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You - as a couple - need approval from an outside source (or a million of them) to have a kid? You are the exact people who should NOT have kids.

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Jane Alexander
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Where idid I come from Daddy?" "From a million votes on the internet, Sweetheart"

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CatWoman312
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awww you can’t control your wife’s body? Maybe this should have been a discussion pre-marriage

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

Couples can overcome a lot of differences,...(when there is mutual respect.) But this (having kids) is a primal/gut feeling. Not something to negotiate or settle on. One of the few situations where this applies: "When in doubt, DO do it!"...

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Alex Luiz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, 'when in doubt, don't do it' still applies here. If you don't have a baby, and then regret it, only you are sad. If you do have a baby and then regret it you will ruin somebody else's life.

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

JUST GIVE THE POOR MAN A DAMN BABY!! DID YOU NOT DISCUSS KIDS BEFORE MARRIAGE??

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Big J
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The woman has to cary the child in her body so in the end it is her choice to have one. If a baby is something he wants then divorce is a better option.

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Paul Werner
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm pretty sure you need balls to make a baby, maybe that's what the discussion is going to be about!

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Shelli Aderman
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Doesn’t look like his handwriting though... 🤔

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Aragorn II Elessar
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well I’m glad you can tell what someone’s handwriting looks like from a glance at them. Teach me your ways

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He looks like he isn't able to reproduce anyway.

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The poor guy. Desperate for a baby, and this is what his wife makes him do.

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How Dumb Do You Have To Be?

How Dumb Do You Have To Be?

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

If you're dumb enough to put a phone in a microwave while it's on, you deserve to have your phone broken.

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This Feels Really Smug

This Feels Really Smug

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Lauren Caswell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Chiropractor needs to just put a mask on the tables face hole, but still beside the point I just can't understand why people think it's not real or that masks are bad

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The Baby Would Rather Be Deaf

The Baby Would Rather Be Deaf

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

I take issue with the idea of a baby's consent here. All decisions for a baby is against their knowledge and consent. No one consents to being born. That's not problematic, that's literally how babies work. If a toddler says they don't want to change diapers ever again, letting them decide that would be abuse. Just take care of babies and don't scar them and they'll be fine. Consent is a super important topic but it really means something else when it comes to babies.

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Restore A Saved Game To Restore The Weave Of Fate, Or Persist In The Doomed World You Have Created

Restore A Saved Game To Restore The Weave Of Fate, Or Persist In The Doomed World You Have Created

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

Nikocado Avocado still has time to turn back. He's going to a dangerous place in the future.

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