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Many of us are rather used to seeing signs basically everywhere we go. There are traffic signs on every corner, ads and posters on many windows, not to mention billboards, signs by churches and schools, well… you get the idea. Since we’re so used to it, we rarely pay that much attention to the aforementioned signage (except for traffic signs – please pay attention to traffic signs). But in some places, they might be worth doing a double take.
That’s because some signs, such as the ones on today’s list, might seriously surprise you. Scroll down to find some of the most unexpected, entertaining, creative and otherwise unique signs, as shared by the ‘hiphoplegends90s’ Facebook page, and see for yourself that sometimes it’s worth paying attention to more than just traffic signs. (Also, make sure to upvote your favorite of them all!)
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Riley Quinn 1 year ago
Someone took the time out to make a sign of explanation. Most wouldn't.
Pencil McGovern 1 year ago
If it was a handicapped spot, wouldn't there be markings on the curb? I don't drive so maybe I'm wrong.
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Justin Tyme 1 year ago
Do you want to hear a good time travel joke? Oh, never mind. You didn't like it.
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 year ago
Is there a chance this is a Dr. Who reference? Like one of the old ones?
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Wendell T Sasaki 1 year ago
Sign by my housde in Santa Barbara, Calif.: Nirvana Road Not a Thru Street.
Wendell T Sasaki 1 year ago
Sign by my house in Santa Barbara, Calif.: "Nirvana Road Not a Thru Street."
With close to 115k followers, the ‘hiphoplegends90s’ Facebook page is a gold mine of all sorts of signs, even though the name might not give that away. And while you might think that people don’t care that much for them, this is where you might be wrong, as a good sign can do more than just evoke an occasional inadvertent smile. In many cases, they are something that sticks in our memory, which can be quite good if you want to advertise your business, for instance.
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Riley Quinn 1 year ago
I don't have an iPad, but I do have an old iPhone and have no intention to upgrade unless it dies.
Adam Benson 1 year ago
Especially for something too big to be a phone, too small to be a computer and can do less than either of them.
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Riley Quinn 1 year ago
I live in a city, so there's always trash scattered about. Some of it is from bins that the wind and rats have spread about, but too much is from selfish a-holes who just don't care because that's someone else's job.
lustrous..xx 1 year ago (edited)
@LakotaWolf @CharlieSpringfan - also have u seen new season netflix
Shelly Graham 1 year ago
The tree above the sign looks like someone's soul was frozen in place and they're screaming! Yes I have quite the imagination!
Let’s take an outdoor ad, for instance. For the company that is using it to promote their business, the sign is definitely more than just a smile-inducing memo.
According to Forbes, creating an ad—be it on a billboard, a bus shelter, or a digital screen—can help companies to reach a wide audience, create brand awareness, and increase sales. But in order for it to be successful it has to be well-thought out – a fusion of art and science, as Forbes puts it, which would make it stand out from the rest.
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Justin Tyme 1 year ago
I have passed about ten kidney stones. Thanks so much for giving me a PTSD flashback. Women: "You don't know what it's like to give birth." I know what it is like to give birth to a baby that has a dozen sharp edges.
Auntriarch 11 months ago
My mother has done both and she reckons one stone is about as bad as four babies. You have my deepest sympathy.
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import pandas as pd 1 year ago
Ha, ha, and the glass 'door' so that you can entertain the people inside
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Riley Quinn 1 year ago
I can relate to this sign and having a baby's got nothing to do with it.
Julia Mckinney 1 year ago
It was easy for my husband and I, we just looked at names that would work for both sides of the family (glad we had girls though, no temptation to name a son William/Bill. Too many Bills on both sides of our families- we both have uncles and cousins named Bill, I also had a great-uncle named Bill.)
For outdoor advertising to be successful, there are reportedly three steps companies should take. Firstly, they should conduct thorough research on their target audience, which should then be used to guide the design, the message, and the placement. Secondly, they should measure the effectiveness of the campaign. And lastly, they should make sure to find a suitable location, which entails taking such factors as foot traffic, visibility, and demographics into consideration.
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Freya the Wanderer 1 year ago
I saw a cartoon once where the sign said "Board on baby." I leave it up to you to imagine the picture.
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Mike Rodrick 1 year ago
Those signs should be on the inside so parents don't kill their kids in hot cars.
Linda Riebel 1 year ago
I've never understood why people put these signs on their cars. What are we supposed to do about it? I don't believe the "save baby first in case of accident." 90% of the time the baby is not in the car.
Pencil McGovern 1 year ago
A lot of people believe that if emergency responders see the sign, they'll look for a baby when they otherwise might not. But, according to emergency responders, that's simply not true. They look for car seats and baby bottles and other signs of an actual baby. The signs really don't change the way they do things.
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Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 1 year ago
A human young, most likely who has experienced less than 2 rotations around the sun in its lifespan, is attached to the dead remains of a once alive creature, known for their height and ability to turn carbon dioxide into oxygen, aka a tree
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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 year ago
I never get tired of hiding bodies. It's like laying easter eggs for the local police.
Riley Quinn 1 year ago
No trespassing signs are ubiquitous in rural areas, but out-of-towners don't take them seriously. Most of these clueless hikers are shocked when they come upon a territorial bull or someone sitting there with a shotgun aimed at them. You were warned.
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Vasana Phong 1 year ago
I actually leave a container of kibble out during the day for the feral cats, it’s always missing or dumped, I just decided to leave a bowl of water, woke up and the water bowl was dumped in front of my step with the bowl facing upside down 🤬
Britt Parish 1 year ago
It might be a racoon. Do you live in an area with racoons?
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XanthippeⓐWulf🇨🇦️️🇬🇧 1 year ago (edited)
You have to be careful with leaving water out like this. Dogs can spread leptospirosis, giardia, salmonella this way, and also Feline Leukemia is highly contagious,. It's a sweet gesture, but be careful letting your pets drink out of random, community water bowls. Better to bring your own collapsible bowl. I have a foldable one on my keychain
Owned-by-dogs 1 year ago
Please do not let your pets drink from a community bowl, that is how diseases are spread.
One of the greatest examples of outdoor advertising—and a type of sign you would most likely pay attention to—was presented to residents of LA by creators of the iconic American animated television series, South Park. It was a big black billboard (a few of them, actually) with one message only – a hashtag and a phrase in white, saying “cancelsouthpark”.
While it might seem like it doesn’t present the passerby with enough information, that is actually the beauty of the idea – intrigued by the message, people are likely to start looking up what happened with South Park.
The ad was actually so good, it won silver in the 2019 Clio Entertainment Awards – an award given out for excellence in marketing and communications.
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Sue Denham 1 year ago
Did anyone else have "Da-dum, da-dum, da-dum . . ." going through their head when they saw this?
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TheGoodBoi 1 year ago
I approve this message. I was a mechanic for 7 years. I have a low oil pressure light on my truck because of a faulty sensor. Can I fix it? Absolutely, very easy. Do I feel like replacing it? Not really lol.
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meow point1 1 year ago
Once, I went to the computer store and there was a man there explaining that the store's wi-fi was cruddy!
The Commentator 1 year ago
Knock so hard they have to fix the door. It ought to get their attention.
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Some companies use signs and outdoor ads to not only endorse themselves but fight competition, too. A great example of that was the billboard battle between two giants of the car manufacturing world: BMW and Audi.
That one, too, started in LA, California, when Audi put up a billboard, showcasing a new model of their car and stating “Your move, BMW”. Needless to say, it didn’t take long for the latter to retaliate – placed just across the street from Audi’s billboard, BMW put one up, too, saying “Checkmate”.
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The Doom Song 1 year ago
I have the sudden urge to get a puppy and name it shark...... I live in Western Australia....
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Game Guy 1 year ago
It's an old saying you hear in racing all the time. Good, cheap, fast. Pick 2.
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Andy Frobig 1 year ago
Don't go to a repair place that doesn't have this sign. It's a mob front
Seeking to come back with a bang, Audi reportedly turned to its fans online, asking what they thought their answer should be. Eventually, the company settled on a billboard with a picture of one of their most powerful cars, saying “Your pawn is no match for our king.” But BMW’s response could arguably not be matched, as they tethered a branded blimp to Audi’s billboard with a picture of their Formula 1 car, stating “Game Over.”
At the end of the day, whether or not you believe that BMW was the winner of the battle, both companies had a great deal of exposure, which, as discussed above, is an excellent way to reach a wide audience and create brand awareness.
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Zoey Bear 1 year ago
Do they cover the the cost of the pole I drove into trying to stop for the break check?
Riley Quinn 1 year ago
Lost my brakes approaching road work and the hand brake was of little use. I laid on my horn and watched several workers leap to the edge as I flew by, finally coming to a stop. I got out and ran back as they were running toward me. It was like being in a movie.
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Wisteria Bookworm 1 year ago
“Good morning to you, my dear friend! Of course, a cup of coffee is always the perfect way to start the day, don’t you think? Imagine the aroma of freshly brewed coffee filling the air, its rich scent warming your senses even before the first sip. As the cup is placed in front of you, the steam rises, dancing in the soft morning light, inviting you to take that first, comforting sip. It’s as if the coffee holds the promise of a smooth, productive day ahead, gently waking up not just your body but also your mind. With each taste, the warmth seeps into your soul, and in that quiet moment, it feels like everything is possible—just you, the morning, and your cup of coffee. What could be better than sharing this calm and peaceful start with a friend by your side?” Mfs will give it away for free
LonelyLittleLeafSheep 1 year ago
Will "Please, sir, may I have some more?" get me a free refill?
Steven Meyer 1 year ago
Hey good looking are you hurt? Because that fall from heaven must've been a doozy. May I please get a cup of your glorious, wondrous, life-giving coffee?
Louisa Spoke 1 year ago
I was taught ‘good morning’ and then a comment the day and then ‘Please May I have a cup of coffee . . . ‘
Allie Herz 1 year ago
I’m pretty good friends with the clerks are my local coffee shop. I’ll take a few minutes on my way to work to chat, (it’s pretty early so they aren’t busy) and they will usually greet me with hun, or love. Sometimes I’ll bring my bunnies to say hi! They are awesome!
The Commentator 1 year ago
Enjoyable sunrise time, my fellow bipedal organism. May I have a increased temperature plant-based caffeine beverage?
But it’s not only companies that use billboards and signs to raise brand awareness. People, too, can work on their brand by using all sorts of signs, and the greatest example of that is a man whose entire brand is focused on… signs.
Yes, I’m talking about the legendary, one and only, ‘Dude With Sign’, whose face is now recognized by people all over the world, even if they have never seen him in real life. The person behind the sign—Seth Philips—has been protesting all sorts of annoying things in life on the streets of New York for years now, and it looks like many people can relate to his signs, as Seth’s Instagram account alone has racked up close to eight million followers.
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Jane Alexander 1 year ago
I knew a fellow said he was going to change his name to Leroy, 'cause nobody ever said they had to go to the Leroy.
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Ronstantin 1 year ago
Triple? I think I get two of them. What's the third one?
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Full of Giggles 1 year ago (edited)
I have 10 kids (6 adopted). I could use this sign on my farm.
TheGoodBoi 1 year ago
Those wild children. Smart phones can attract them so be careful on your walk. On some full moon nights, you can hear one screech in anger over spilt milk.
Andy Frobig 1 year ago
I see lots of signs saying "Slow down, we love our children." Well, I don't even know them
Whether you’re a company, a service provider, an influencer, a strongly opinionated person, or just someone with some free time and a marker, with just a pinch of imagination and some strategic planning you can create a sign that will make people pay attention; and once you have their attention, that’s when you can get your message across, whether the message is wishing them a good day or challenging your competition.
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Jane Alexander 1 year ago
The best sign I've seen had no words. They were fillming Arachnaphobia in our town and the bill board, painted chalk white, had only a huge 3D replica of a spider on it.
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Riley Quinn 1 year ago
Growing up, everyone had a couple chests and maybe an upright to hold all the home grown meat and produce for the winter. In a suburban basement, that many certainly would be questionable. At least a reminder to always be nice to that neighbor.
Ila in Maine 1 year ago
Obviously they saw this horror movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081184/
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Pernille 1 year ago
What do they have against German tourists? They are usually very nice, and cause no problems.
Display name here 1 year ago
According to my 12 year old, with-socks is the only appropriate way to wear sandals and only old, uncool people would ever wear sandals with their ugly feet on display for someone to take a picture of and post on some weird foot fetish site. I know, I don't get it either, but apparently that's how the kids roll these days. And by the time I think I get it, they'll switch it up me again just to keep me guessing.
Pencil McGovern 1 year ago
Yep, it's a thing: https://www.instyle.com/how-to-wear-socks-with-sandals-7498674
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ILoveMySon 1 year ago
I was shopping the other day and apparently they are making a come back.
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John Mosley 1 year ago
People's feet give me an ick, please cover them up even if it's a faux pas.
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Cpt. Christan "Panda Bombero" 1 year ago
Doing something like that is how you probably go from being a tourist to being a statistic and probably in a rather quick manner too.
Beth Wheeler 1 year ago
It's just really sad that a sign is needed for that. How about some respect for others and common decency people... Yeah I know it's pretty much gone down the drain with each generation.
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Probably Legal 1 year ago
Is this from something? My friend just said this in a game we were playing a while ago
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Jane Alexander 1 year ago
That's not 'nothing', that's beautiful wide open space, becoming rarer every minute in this construction mad world now
Veronica Jean 1 year ago
These signs actually serve a purpose: if you are low on gas and can't go 22 miles, you will be screwed. Saw a lot of them in Montana. "nothing next 100 miles".
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Chan Sue Lynn 1 year ago
Guys, bad news: https://www.reddit.com/r/ants/comments/178htge/bob_the_ant/
Lara Verne 1 year ago
I once saw similar sign- someone lost their red bug named Prokop. According to his owner, Prokop liked beer and watching football on TV. So if you seen Prokop, let me know and I call his owner. rumenice-p...2cd96b.jpg 
Liz Butt 1 year ago (edited)
Hi. I just sent you an email. It read. Hi there. I found your ant. He was hiding amongst a lot of other ants. I didn't recognise him at first but when I called out his name, he answered straight away. He's really sorry for scaring you and is ready to come home. Signed: a concerned citizen.
k1ddkanuck 1 year ago
Hate to break it to everyone, but that ant is Roberta. She is female. Male ants have wings, and hatch for the sole purpose of breeding with a queen from another colony. Then they die.
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Carl Roberts 1 year ago
The only important question: How many people walked into the glass before that sign was put up.
Caroline Overill 1 year ago
I assume people think it is an automatic door because it sort of looks like one
G Van Arsdale 1 year ago
I bet people were smacking their face into the glass a lot. Such a large clear door.
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marianne eliza 1 year ago
I just don't understand why anyone would use auto correct or auto complete. Just use spell check and fix your mistakes and maybe learn something too.
Riley Quinn 1 year ago
Opposite for me. My spelling is so atrocious that anything I wrote would be anyone's guess without the necessary corrections suggested by those red squiggle lines.
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Bruce Wollen 1 year ago
Washington?! I lived there most my life, both east and west, and it has one of the most stable climates in the country. New England, by comparison, can shift 60 degrees in 24 hours.
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Eunice Bentley 1 year ago
Northern Alberta, Dress for the chilly morning walk to the bus stop, Take off 2 layers at work. Leave work at 12 noon put the lightest layer back on, go for a walk after lunch, sandals are good. By the time I get home wishing I'd worn socks and shoes.
Bored Trash Panda 1 year ago
Reno, NV. Our unofficial slogan is; "If you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes". Seriously though, when I moved here in June 2010 there was snow on one of the lower hills and it was freezing.
Rigor Moreno 1 year ago
And so I thought those were girls names... :D I'll see myself out now...
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Cpt. Christan "Panda Bombero" 1 year ago
I would proceed to leave that area by running in a low zigzagging fashion
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LillieMean 1 year ago (edited)
My life really lacks magic because I have often had to dance the door opening persuasion dance. I wave my arms, jump up and down, forward and backward. Nothing, I'm invisible to the sensors. Then someone comes along, laughs and asks, problems? and marches in through the opening doors. I've run into doors for this an embarrassing number of times. What to do, are there magic opening words? Do I need a magic wand? Clearly Harry Belafonte's Jump In The Line dance doesn't help. I'd like my existential crises to be philosophical and not physical, is that too much to ask?
A girl 1 year ago
I think the sensors are set to a particular height and mass. I'm pretty tall and, currently, chunky. No problem. When i was really thin after a thyroid issue, I'd have to do the dance too.
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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 year ago
They often don't for me. It sucks having a body temperature that is close to room temperature.
Sandy Jones 1 year ago
My son used this one when he didn't understand how a toy worked. Pure gold
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Stryker Tyger 1 year ago
Strong words from a... strong man: Captain Insano
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Khavrinen 1 year ago
It's not so much my head I'd want to put it on, but there sure are a LOT of other people who seem to need one.
JK 1 year ago
Just work in a hard hat community. Nobody would ever notice that one.
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Forget the sticker, I'll just print it in a later font on a full sheet of paper and tape that to my forehead and kick back in my recliner!
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Riley Quinn 1 year ago
True, but that realization doesn't stop me from singing "Brass in Pocket (I'm Special)".
Glen Ellyn 1 year ago
I swear that somewhere out there, there are identical twin snowflakes. But I'm not going to be the one to look for them. 🤭
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Justin Tyme 1 year ago
Why should you not trust people who write on graph paper? They are always plotting something.
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somnomania (she/her, queer) 1 year ago
this sign is about me, i'm a little slow sometimes but i get there in the end, most of the time!
BookFanatic 1 year ago
I told my coworkers a joke, and one of them just kinda stared at me. So, to brighten up your day: Two cowboys were lost in the desert and close to death. One suddenly jumps up and yells "It's a bacon tree! We're saved!" and goes running off. Suddenly there's a gunshot and he falls down dead. Turns out it wasn't a bacon tree, just a ham bush.
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Mike Rodrick 1 year ago
If it were flat, cats would have pushed everything over the edge by now. Discussion closed.
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BatPhace 1 year ago
There's one or two of these on highways by my city lol this might be outside Phoenix
Carl Roberts 1 year ago
This is near Ironwood State Prison in Blythe, California.
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Rose Doyle 1 year ago
Me looking at the hitchhiker I picked up half a mile earlier (•-•) well c**p
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Lara Verne 1 year ago
We were dealing with floods pretty recently and one of roads really ended in water, it would be nice if they put up this warning.
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Der Kommissar 1 year ago
Time traveler to bartender; Can I get a beer? Bartender; We don't serve time travelers here. A time traveler walks into a bar.
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Jrog 1 year ago (edited)
This I can understand. A common building maintenance item are toilet doors because people try to open them despite being close, especially if the thumbturn has no color indication. People assume the handles are of the self-unlocking type on the interior side of the toilet, and yank on the door without unlocking the thumbturn.
Kit Black 1 year ago
Two cheap bottles of nail polish could solve this problem
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The Shark 1 year ago
Hey, I show up no matter how miserable or sick I am... (I work outside, relax.) However I'm currently lying in my bed thinking about the sad sum of money getting up will make me, thinking I would absolutely pay that much just to not have to go to that toxic, miserable hellhole.
Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 1 year ago
I very much hope u get the opportunity to work somewhere better soon
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Margalus 1 year ago
No, you have to go straight through the intersection. The photo is taken at that angle so you can't see the road continues on
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Greg Baughman 1 year ago
$10 - He went to a different bar. $15 - He went to the jewelry shop $20 - I saw him going into church.
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Freya the Wanderer 1 year ago
But you can throw sticks, bones, flying pasties, frozen burritos, bratty kids, etc.?
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Auntriarch 1 year ago
Same thing isn't it? To be fair some of my earrings count as exercise to lift
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STress (I/me) 1 year ago
August must be long lost brother. Therefore, sisters' names are April, May and June.
Michael Largey 1 year ago
The sisters were always being followed by some strange woman named Julie, or something.
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I love August, i think everyone under 18 in the uk does especially
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