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If you ever went “oh, a man wrote this” (and I couldn’t count the number of times I have!) while reading a piece of prose, this subreddit community is just for you. “Men Writing Women” is a hugely popular subreddit founded by Meg Vondriska, an advertising social strategist on the East Coast of America, who’s had enough of male authors depicting female characters in an unrealistic, often very sexualized and gendered manner.

“The more I started to notice it in the books I was reading, the more I was frustrated and wanted to talk about it,” she told the press. Today, the subreddit is fully dedicated to sharing samples of “how men who create films, books, TV, and graphic novels characterize women,” and no longer buying into it.

Let’s see what examples the community has busted so far, and after you’re done, be sure to check out part 1 of the article right here.

More info: Twitter | Instagram | MegVondriska.com

#1

Who Knew Ladies Were Like Capri Suns!

Who Knew Ladies Were Like Capri Suns!

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

There's also a wee label, much like the sign here sticker on a document. The man gets to keep this and wear it.

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#2

Oh How The Turn Tables

Oh How The Turn Tables

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#3

“110 Pounds Soaking Wet, With A Heavy Chest And An Ass That Would Get Any Man's Attention”

“110 Pounds Soaking Wet, With A Heavy Chest And An Ass That Would Get Any Man's Attention”

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

“Can you ask the waiter for our bill?” “Don’t worry, my ass will do it”

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Previously, we spoke to the creator of the “Men Write Women” Twitter page, Meghan Vondriska, about her project that finally busts the sexist depictions of women by male authors. "Women just want to be written as human. That's it. There isn't some wild scientific equation to writing women, and it isn't difficult. Write them as human, with complex feelings, not as body parts that happen to be put together into a feminine form," she commented.

Meghan created this Twitter account in order “to craft a consistent narrative and to build a community that wasn’t hidden behind anonymity,” she said referring to the origins of her project.

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Monster Hunter Memoirs: Grunge By Larry Correia And John Ringo. "Narrow Hips That Showed She Was A Virgin" Uh... Excuse Me? I Don't Think You D**k Is Special Enough To Widen Hips

Monster Hunter Memoirs: Grunge By Larry Correia And John Ringo. "Narrow Hips That Showed She Was A Virgin" Uh... Excuse Me? I Don't Think You D**k Is Special Enough To Widen Hips

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

Yes because everyone knows having sex changes your bone structure.

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#5

Should Have Put This Up Sooner

Should Have Put This Up Sooner

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

A throbbing jazz cafe sounds like a busy place where you probably have to wait ages for your coffee whilst listening to someone doing terrible amateur scat.

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#6

I Am Losing My Mind At This Passage

I Am Losing My Mind At This Passage

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Having said that, Meghan believes that there are excellent male writers who can indeed write women. "Terry Pratchett is wonderful, and I've yet to see a submission from Michael Crichton." Meghan added that she’s a Pratchett fan.

"Pay attention to what you're reading, and who you're reading. You have to make sure your bookshelf isn't made up of just men. Add in some spice—some female authors, some nonbinary authors, authors of color. And lastly, just because you were assigned a book in high school, doesn't mean its good!"

#7

Vintage Wonder Woman Is Something Else

Vintage Wonder Woman Is Something Else

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#8

Not A Description Per Se But I Feel Like It Definitely Has The Spirit Of This Sub

Not A Description Per Se But I Feel Like It Definitely Has The Spirit Of This Sub

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#9

Is-... Is She A Gecko?

Is-... Is She A Gecko?

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

Haha I can't stop picturing this gorgeous woman stumbling around hacking and half blind because she's got her eyelashes stuck in her mouth again while batting them at the no doubt unparalleled super manly main character. Haha oh man, it hurts. I can't stop laughing

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#10

These Examples Of Bad Writing From The Latest New Yorker Issue Killed Me

These Examples Of Bad Writing From The Latest New Yorker Issue Killed Me

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#11

“Occasional Vaginal Discharge” You Mean That Thing That Everyone With A Vagina Gets And Is Completely Natural All Of The Time?

“Occasional Vaginal Discharge” You Mean That Thing That Everyone With A Vagina Gets And Is Completely Natural All Of The Time?

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

"Oh noooo, not the thing keeping my vagina clean of infections and making sex enjoyable. How awful." *sarcasm ends*

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#12

Just Saw This And It Reminded Me Of This Sub

Just Saw This And It Reminded Me Of This Sub

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

I love the mental image of a man lordly standing in front of the porcelain throne, conjuring thunderous splashings of pee while mine has to find its way through the maze of my innards. He gets to majestically drown the rubber ducks - I have to pray my liquids don't take an internal wrong turn and end up in the nose.

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#13

Vaginas Are Just Quick-Access Pockets. Santa Fe Edge By Stuart Woods

Vaginas Are Just Quick-Access Pockets. Santa Fe Edge By Stuart Woods

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#14

This Is How Women Cope With Loss According To Haruki Marukami (1q84, An International Best Seller)

This Is How Women Cope With Loss According To Haruki Marukami (1q84, An International Best Seller)

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#16

As A Woman Who Totally Is Not Donald Trump Himself

As A Woman Who Totally Is Not Donald Trump Himself

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#17

Pants So Tight You Could Read The Expiration Date Of A Credit Card

Pants So Tight You Could Read The Expiration Date Of A Credit Card

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#18

A Man Describing His Dream Woman [“The Dark Forest”, Cixin Liu]

A Man Describing His Dream Woman [“The Dark Forest”, Cixin Liu]

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#19

Book Is ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ By Ian Fleming

Book Is ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ By Ian Fleming

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

This is disturbing. Makes me wonder how many rapists are convinced that their victims "love rape"?

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

Rapists are committing acts of violence against their victims. The sexual aspect it just a weapon to accomplish it. The real problem is that the rest of society seems to think like this.

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

That makes me angry. There will be people who believe this crap and will be rough with a woman because some idiot claims that women love to be 'semi-raped'. What kind of word is that at all?!

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

Unfortunately there are many men who believe this, or pretend too so they have an excuse.

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

The whole James Bond franchise is nothing but misogynistic male fantasy fulfillment.

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

Some women like consensual non-consesual sex, but only with someone they trust, after thorough discussion, and having agreed on a safe word. There, I fixed it.

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

Never ever use these words in same sentence: "rape", "every", "woman", "love"! Never!

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Madfellow1
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would love it if every man whoever raped a woman was slowly tortured to death.

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

I feel awful for any poor woman subjected to this man's existence... If any women come within 300 feet of him, that is.

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

Fleming's writing is notoriously misogynistic. He also had weird ideas about gay men - like they can't whistle.

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Beezel Palomar
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"All women". English is not my first language but Imma say that's a pretty broad statement. ;)

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Your fellow Gay
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a victim of r@p3, this disgusts me. I hated the experience, not to mention I was only seven at the time.

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

This is like saying, "all men love to be sodomised" sure some do, but not all, and if you just assume that inclination about the wrong one you're causing serious damage.

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BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, I definitely don't like a semi-rape or any form of rape actually. If you rape me, I will bring it to court and get you arrested.

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

Even as a teenager that otherwise enjoyed the page turning adventures of the James Bond books I could tell that Ian Fleming did not like women.

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

I mean surely if they loved it, it wouldn't be rape, it would be kinky... So if it is being called semi rape then... Also wtf is semi rape, how do you half rape someone.

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DKS 001
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

uummm no .... and I really really hate the "all" stereotypes. Not all women. Not all men. Not all whites. Etc. That's just stupid lazy thinking at best. Dangerous at its worse.

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

He misunderstood CNC and RP to a point where it could get really dangerous

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

I don't think any man should ever say or write something like "All women love..." Like, no, honey, you have no idea what all women want, there isn't such thing what "all women" love because we are all different, and you are not even one of those "all women" so that at least 1 person would fit your statement. So maybe just shut the f**k up.

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

Between being taken and being semi-raped there is a difference!

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

Oh my god. How idiotic a thing to say. I heard another "celebrity" state that woman often fantasise about rape, I, for one, never have and my heart goes out to anyone who has suffered the attack , men and women, I swear I'm beginning to think that the more recognised people become the stupider they get. It's like the infamy or renown fries what remaining brain cells they have/had

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

WTH??? Never a huge fan of anything "Bond" and this is just... Women take control pls YASS

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

Ehhhhh…I wouldn’t call it “semi-rape”, more like like “rape fantasy” but it’s basically the same thing. A lot of women like it, but only if it’s consensual 💁‍♀️

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

He got many of his ideas from inmates..so. No surprise here

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

At least this has the excuse of being written over 50 years ago.

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Mars Lander
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is just a fallacy of the times as terminology of BDSM was not widely known or used. Yes in light of the #metoo movement, I don't think this is one of those things that needs to be blown out of proportion or dwelt upon. History has shown us time and time again, as does this article proves the... shortcomings... of our fellow men.

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#20

Keeping Your Emotions In Your Nipples Since 1980 (Number Of The Beast, Robert A. Heinlein)

Keeping Your Emotions In Your Nipples Since 1980 (Number Of The Beast, Robert A. Heinlein)

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#21

Ew. Summer Knight By Jim Butcher

Ew. Summer Knight By Jim Butcher

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#22

"Not How Sex Works" From "Ritual" By David Pinner, Plus Generic Nipples

"Not How Sex Works" From "Ritual" By David Pinner, Plus Generic Nipples

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#23

[the Things They Carried By Tim O'brien] Reading A Book For English Class And Found These...

[the Things They Carried By Tim O'brien] Reading A Book For English Class And Found These...

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#24

I’m Speechless??

I’m Speechless??

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Yes, Because I Really Need To Know That The Lost 9yr Old Doesn't Have Breasts. Thanks, Stephen King

Yes, Because I Really Need To Know That The Lost 9yr Old Doesn't Have Breasts. Thanks, Stephen King

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

Not even children escape having their breasts described, even if it's to point out their lack of said breasts. Like that's something normal people deliberately observe about a child.

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#26

Every Adjective I Could Come Up With To Describe How Reading Things Makes Me Feel Pales In Comparison To This Monstrosity Of A Paragraph

Every Adjective I Could Come Up With To Describe How Reading Things Makes Me Feel Pales In Comparison To This Monstrosity Of A Paragraph

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

Wtf? Cannibalism fetish erotica? That's the only thing that makes this description make any kind of sense. And even then...I need to go look at some cute puppy pictures to forget this post ever existed.

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#27

“Women” By Charles Bukowski. I Could Highlight The Whole Book

“Women” By Charles Bukowski. I Could Highlight The Whole Book

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

I've never understood why anyone would read the second sentence of anything Bukowski wrote.

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#28

Is She Really A Woman If Her Boobs Are Not Described?

Is She Really A Woman If Her Boobs Are Not Described?

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

Ah yes, another tragic loss in the age-old Battle of the Breasts, this time to those perfidious adversaries Age and Gravity. Will this world ever emerge victorious, with all women gloriously endowed with perfect figures? Or will men have to continue the nightmare existence of crying at the sight of a woman who is clearly having a Pretty Bad Day?

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#29

Oh My.. (Shane Dawson, I Hate Myselfie)

Oh My.. (Shane Dawson, I Hate Myselfie)

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

Not only is the description ridiculous, I would think for a musical casting director, voice should matter first and looks second.

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#30

I’m Just On Page 3 Of This Book, And This Is The Detective’s First Thoughts On The Mother Of A Kidnapped Child

I’m Just On Page 3 Of This Book, And This Is The Detective’s First Thoughts On The Mother Of A Kidnapped Child

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

How ridiculous. I can cook up similar nonsense in a swift. ”Chad had massive hangover. Not just from excessive drinking but he had made a total fool of himself in front everybody. His di*c was looking pale and wrinkly and his balls were pulsing from shame.’ Or ’she took a closer look at Andrew. He was late twenties but already his hair was thinning. He was tall and and had exactly 2.2 pounds extra weight but was oddly soft and pale like bag full of dough. His stance hinted he had only ejaculated in his hand for last 14 years and his eyes indicated that he had severe mommy issues.’

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