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Reading is an excellent activity that not nearly enough people engage in regularly, but you should always be aware of what you're reading and where you're reading it. Here's a list of hilarious and awkward photos that will show you why situational awareness is key when reading in public!

If you've snapped a photo of a commuter or stranger reading a bizarre book in public, we'd love to see it. And whether or not you have, you can vote for your favorites, too!

#1

How To Be Black

How To Be Black

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jessieQ129
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think they're all doing a stand-up job!

edgellsophie
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great Way To Success Life See One Time Here Good Legal Government Deal .. http://cort.as/Mpi1

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MikeHansen
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Read the sequel....... How To Be White.... While Being Black. And coming out in the fall of 2015!!!!! How To Be White.... While Being Whi

MarySeymour
Community Member
10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a satire, so...what's the big deal?

captaingrumpy
Community Member
10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are all trying to work out what it is.

gaz
Community Member
10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I figure they should already know how.

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    #2

    You Can Start By Hiding That Book

    You Can Start By Hiding That Book

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    Chung Mai Thanh
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    respect his right to practice instantaneously

    Cristi
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perhaps this is his strategy to have women approach him on the subway?

    Pika_Chew
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Step 1: Dont read this book on the subway

    gaz
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't really need a book.

    Myloh Loh
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just revising.. like right before he enters the exam hall.

    MylohLoh
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just revising.. like before the exams..

    peri
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're doing it wrong.

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    #3

    That's Why You Should Always Check What's On The Other Side

    That's Why You Should Always Check What's On The Other Side

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    MorganO'Brien-Bledsoe
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awesome pic but nothing weird about WHAT he's reading just where he's holding it.

    bdick
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    black lives matter? take a long walk off a short pier.

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    HanneJuhl
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    meanwhile in the mental hospital

    Bent-Philipp Hamdorf
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could easily steal her ehhhhm ....................... book.

    #4

    Fell Asleep While Reading A Magazine

    Fell Asleep While Reading A Magazine

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    Mike Hansen
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dang she's good looking!!!! Didn't she go home with me last night? Looks familiar!!! LOL

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    #6

    Never Eat Alone

    Never Eat Alone

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    AnnaMcHugh
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the chess board says everything...

    EmilyBixler
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait a minute... if he's alone, who took the picture...?

    MegaAlex
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is both sad and funny

    JoshGibson
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that a lotion bottle in the background?

    #7

    Dat Face

    Dat Face

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    MikeHansen
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't know whales could read!!!! Learn something new every day!!! LOL. Actually looks like my ex wife! Lora, you reading this?

    RebeccaAdkinson
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    10 years ago

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    Why would this woman wear a bikini? Sigh.

    ClaraLudwig
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because she's a woman on the beach on a warm, sunny day, maybe?! -Why do people like you still roam the earth? *facepalm*

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    #8

    50 Shades Of Grey

    50 Shades Of Grey

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    LucasWaterworth
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I missed that first glance, not sure if you pointing it out is a good thing.

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    Nickie
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Big deal, it's a dude with a hard on! Y'all sound like 12 yr old virgins who haven't seen a c**k before! If he had it out or was rubbing on someone, sure, outrage! But giving the poor guy s**t for someone like that ain't fair. I'm sure most of you have gotten turned on in public. Grow up.

    Fluffy
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    most awkward bus ride of all time

    stargirl
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omg, that is just disgusting

    gaz
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    times up for this reader.

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    #9

    Memoirs Of A Geisha

    Memoirs Of A Geisha

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    #10

    That's What She Said

    That's What She Said

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    NinaSarria
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hhaahahha i read that too in public,and i got a lot of disgusted stares!

    gaz
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    D**k is a 1999 comedy film.

    RegiLim
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beware of what you read...in public...lol

    #11

    First World Anarchist

    First World Anarchist

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    lemonhead
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he was on another post, like people that do the stuff that your not supposed to do...idk im bad @ this

    Skirmantė
    BoredPanda Staff
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-first-world-anarchists-rebels/ good memory, lemonhead ;)

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    gaz
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a book about men and how women view them.

    jessieQ129
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really bad. Must be even worse in person.

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    #12

    The Irony Is Strong With This One

    The Irony Is Strong With This One

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    Kai Freeman
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He broke the fast, gotta eat at some point

    AnnaMcHugh
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe his sub's a healthy one. You can get them...

    JaneWarner
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What does it being dark have to do with eating a sub while reading about fasting, MaNu?

    MaNu
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    apparently outside its dark so theres nothing ironic about it sorry... get ur s**t straight

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    #13

    Only To Be Read In Public Places

    Only To Be Read In Public Places

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

    I think he's using his penis as a tripod.

    Fluffy
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    not to mention his giant ego to match

    Cristi
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The book teaches meditation for huge penises?

    Mike Hansen
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks so serious too!!!!! LOL.

    gaz
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You only read it if you want it.

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    #14

    The Alpha Dog

    The Alpha Dog

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    MorganO'Brien-Bledsoe
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No one should read this book anywhere anyone else can see them.

    ManonKusters
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you have got to be s******g me... I hope he's trying to find a date for his dog....

    Julie Dotson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Despite his appearance, this was a very loving and dedicated man!! Henry Collins III aka Madyson was my boyfriend at the time he was killed in Jan 2014 in NO Louisiana. He is greatly missed jh2-5892d7...8e56be.jpg jh2-5892d7e8e56be.jpg

    Mike Vasiljevs
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cannot believe people are so judgemental, how about the title "Why men love bitches"?

    captaingrumpy
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really sends out an intelligence signal. doesn't he.

    Julie Dotson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He was very intelligent and was a great student at St. Louis university. Please see my above comment. 601175_101...a9c024.jpg 601175_10151444103078828_1167747507_n-5892d7aa9c024.jpg

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    Potato Otatop
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How to get a dumb person to read

    Julie Dotson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He was far from dumb. Don't judge a book (or a person) by their cover.

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    guess
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I looked it up... horrible title, but it seems like it only has sort-of horrible content: http://www.amazon.com/AlphaDog-Get-The-B***h-Wan

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    #15

    The Faces People Make While Reading 50 Shades Of Grey

    The Faces People Make While Reading 50 Shades Of Grey

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    duches77
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With his hand bandaged, it makes me wonder if he was trying a few of the techniques in the book last night.

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    #17

    "use Your Head Better" (swedish)

    "use Your Head Better" (swedish)

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    #18

    Looks Like It's Working!

    Looks Like It's Working!

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    #19

    Moon Walk Girl

    Moon Walk Girl

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    #20

    The Mess With Ehud Olmert (hebrew)

    The Mess With Ehud Olmert (hebrew)

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    #21

    For Women Only

    For Women Only

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