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Not all heroes wear capes, and no one exemplifies this more than the brave souls at your local fast-food joint. The job itself is basically a blessing and a curse where employees try to navigate the complex world of customer service with a cheerful smile. There are the long hours, low pay, and lazy management that make it a tough and thankless experience. But at the same time, wholesome colleagues and side-splitting "special instructions" customers add to their orders work as the perfect mood booster workers didn't know they needed.

There’s not a dull day in the life of a fast-food worker, and people who proudly wear their green and yellow t-shirts know this from personal experience. We’re talking about Subway employees who work hard to provide you with a portion of the good stuff and should get the respect they most definitely deserve.

So today, we’re diving deep into the aspects of a sandwich artist's life, the good and the bad, courtesy of the 'Subway' subreddit. Although the community seems to be still growing, it provides a safe space for people to talk, share, love (and hate!) everything to do with the sandwich palace. We've gathered some of the best posts from the group, so continue scrolling to check them all out! Be sure to upvote your favorites and let us know what you think in the comments.

Psst! For more goodness from the 'Subway' subreddit, look no further than Bored Panda's earlier piece on this feature right here.

#1

Made Sense To Me, Still Makes Sense To Me

Made Sense To Me, Still Makes Sense To Me

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First Time Seeing A Sign Like This, Made Me Chuckle

First Time Seeing A Sign Like This, Made Me Chuckle

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Coming from an ex subway worker yes! I love this! It should also read "have management be f*****g nice to their staff and not have one person triple their antidepressants within three months of working there! And stop management from getting upset when they left"

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Good For You, Buddy. Good For You

Good For You, Buddy. Good For You

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yet for all your loyalty and hard work, your employer still thinks you're expendable.

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As the moderators state in the community description, the 'Subway' online group is dedicated to customers and employees of Subway, the sandwich chain. "Looking to talk about subway trains?" they ask, "You probably want r/subways", illustrating just how often Redditors mix the two forums together.

With over 26k members aka sandwich artists following the community, the group seems to be still growing. However, it already has some clear guidelines for fellow Subway enthusiasts to consider before sharing something with others. For example, posts must be strictly Subway-related, and spam is not tolerated. Redditors should also avoid revealing identifiable information, "that includes posting addresses, store numbers, or telephone numbers."

Thankfully, Subway-related memes are allowed — as long as they follow other rules. "Minimal effort, spam, and off-topic memes may be removed," the mods added.

#4

Around 1 Sub Per Minute Sounds Pretty Impressive To Me!

Around 1 Sub Per Minute Sounds Pretty Impressive To Me!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s over one sub per minute!! Those workers were quick you entitled twat!!

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#5

Saw Someone Else Post, I Hung This Up A Few Weeks Ago

Saw Someone Else Post, I Hung This Up A Few Weeks Ago

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#6

I Gave Them Extra Cookies

I Gave Them Extra Cookies

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Minimize BoredPanda tab, open Wikipedia tab, close Wikipedia tab, come back to boredpanda tab. Damn, he/she's right

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For our earlier piece on strange fast food orders that drive employees mad, we reached out to the team looking after the subreddit. One moderator, who preferred to stay anonymous, was more than happy to share their thoughts about the group.

Unfortunately, the origin of the group seems to remain a mystery. When we asked about the initial inspiration for the sub, the moderator explained that they were not yet around at that time. However, one person from their team has been present since the beginning, but he was not the original creator, who left the subreddit years ago.

#7

Today Our Regular Karen Came In Acting Kind For The First Time And Handed Us This Note When She Left

Today Our Regular Karen Came In Acting Kind For The First Time And Handed Us This Note When She Left

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can somebody please tell me what the hell that note says, I can't read it

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#8

We Followed The Special Instructions. This Is Now One Of My Favorite Customers

We Followed The Special Instructions. This Is Now One Of My Favorite Customers

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#9

Anyone Miss The Old Subway Design?

Anyone Miss The Old Subway Design?

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The moderator told Bored Panda that the community is decently active, "with customers asking opinions on sandwiches, or employees talking about their experiences." It offers a perfect space for workers to vent their frustrations, seek advice, and find comfort from fellow employees about the difficult situations they face daily.

"When employees talk about their grievances, other employees will chime in with their own, or ways to help! Employees in the sub, past and present, are generally pretty supportive of other employees," they added.

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#10

I've Put Up A Sign But It’s Gonna Be Ignored Anyway

I've Put Up A Sign But It’s Gonna Be Ignored Anyway

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's regional handwriting. My bf is from eastern Europe and writes As Ks and Hs and Ns like that. Nothing is misspelled

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#12

My Veggies In The Morning Before They Get Destroyed During The Lunch Rush

My Veggies In The Morning Before They Get Destroyed During The Lunch Rush

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Ask any food service employee, and you’ll know that some customers have a way of annoying the people who serve them to the max. Specific actions and behaviors commonly associated with patrons that sandwich artists absolutely despise range anywhere from not knowing what they want beforehand to texting on their phones while ordering and touching the glass every single day.

And guessing from the abundance of posts in the community, weird orders customers make are also at the top of the list. They are quite a common category in the group, but thankfully, they often serve as a perfect source of entertainment. Or, as the mod told us, "It’s fun to see what people get requested, and others to share theirs in the comments!"

#13

Accurate

Accurate

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait..why does the mom have to be "white"? All humans have the capability of being jerks whatever their color. That kind of thinking is not SpongeBob worthy.

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Amy T
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a feeling there are a few jerks of every color taking offense to your statement. Not very panda-ish of them.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so you think skin colour makes a difference? because that is what racism is.

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They specifically said "white" so obviously they think it does make a difference to the creator.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was working fast food as a nineteen year old and a lady made the mistake of cursing me out just as my mom walked in. I honestly thought for just a second, that there was going to be murder done. My mom walked up to me and asked me what this lady's issue was, I told her . Karen, not realizing that my mother holding absolutely no charge of the establishment, had every right to kill over my scared self, looked smugly at me as my answer was truthful, that we had run out of her desired foodstuff and that my suggestion was not acceptable. My mother looked at her and said " was she rude to you?" " Well, no, but" " let me tell you one thing, this is my DAUGHTER. My only DAUGHTER. If you speak to my DAUGHTER like that again, you will be trying to tie my shoelaces through your nose because I'm going to kick your a s s so hard, got it?" I just took off my apron and prepared to leave, expecting to be fired. Nope. I was assured my job was safe, after my boss stopped laughing!

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Kevin J. Henning
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why does it have to just be white moms?? An idiot is an idiot no matter what "color" their skin.

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Jo Sargent
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How incredibly racist of you. But God forbid someone posts a black.mother pawning her kids bike for Crack, we're the bad ones. Nice reverse racism.

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oh boo hoo go experience real discrimination before you say something like this

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Sarah Scarlett
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also 40 year old white dads, but we don't have a "Karen" name equivalent for them. Hmmmmm... I wonder why?

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1 year ago

Umm.. I am 40, and WHITE. I find this intensely offensive. (Yes, I am aware that a lot of people naturally assume all white people are privileged, and will morph someday into a Karen. While this is not true for the majority of us, it is still completely unacceptable that people spout equality and the need to battle racism.... but being able to single out only one specific race in a meme is still racist.) I have always and will always be courteous to everyone I meet, especially those working hard for a living. Subway is my FAVE treat, as we dont get to eat it often, (yes, it is a TREAT, as we too are the regular american not able to buy a house, and have crippling health debt for the next hundred years.) Believe it or not, white people can be raised by decent white people. Please BP, stop posting racist double standard memes.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honey. It is offensive. You have a right to be annoyed at the double standard. But, when you treat something as small as a meme on the internet like this, all it does is make white people look worse. This is a huge overreaction, especially when compared to everything non-white races have had to endure from white people. In short, you are valid, but not that valid.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not liking the racial reference. I've seen people of all races "lose it."

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Deb Collins
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

White? Be out of full fat Ranch dressing packets and Black women will cut you and destroy the place!

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Accalia
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

K Shannon, it is offensive. And by the technical definition, yes, it is racist. But, it is not "pretty" racist. It's a meme. Racism in the world is such a huge problem, this tiny little image on the internet is not that bad.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

nope not accurate - 40 year olds are millenials - we don't act like that, you're thinking of a certain generation or two before us.

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Justin Haskell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

About time people got their head out their a*s and protest racism directed at white. Maybe, just maybe white oppression coming to an end.

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12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Evidently i give off a Karen vibe. In reality, in super laid back. Bring me the wrong food, I'll probably eat it. Except steak... I will send it back politely if it's over done. I've only had to do that once. They let me keep it for the dogs and have me both free even though I offered to pay for both. Nice folks.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How mom-hating...white moms are the only ones who holler? Get some glasses & frequent places in barrio & ghettos. Wow, what hate.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't see what being white adds to this. Also, it wouldn't be received so popularly if it said the woman was a different race. (Truly, we could say the same about the ageism and sexism in this comment but you have to pic your battles.) This would have had the same entertainment value had it said, "Self entitled Adult" and this would not have been supporting stereotyping. RACISM PERPETUATES RACISM.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perhaps this was in an inner city branch where all of the staff and the vast majority of the customers are Black.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m always shocked at the way entitled people treat service workers, especially the “kids” (anyone under 25) How can they be so terrible to a CHILD? I challenge every decent person to stand up for that worker. would you allow your child to be treated that way?? Then get into Karen’s face & stop her cold!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I worked good service and retail in my teens and very early 20s which did not prepare me for the madness of working in healthcare where the stakes are higher and even more insane. People loose their sh*t over anything and everything constantly. It’s pure pandemonium even if the outcome is good. Talk about an industry that makes you want to drink.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People are just flying their FREAK FLAG everywhere.. it's pathetic.

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Hamish Nottle
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So mum it’s a long story of why I got home crying from my last shift. Wait no just look at this meme 😔

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like this situation requires a battle royale between Helicopter Mom and Karen Mom.........would s**t ton of tickets.

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Karen's are usually over 50. Also, I'm just gonna say it..they're usually Trump lovers as well. It's a whole old, entitled, and angry lifestyle.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Quit letting Trump live rent free in your head- he's gone. Not everything has to come back to him, so cringey. It's almost like an obsession with some people.

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Has This Been Done Already

Has This Been Done Already

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But the group also gives a stage for the clients to voice their opinions as well. "The main thing I see from customers in the sub are complaints about prices (which we all agree are kind of getting ridiculous nowadays), or the never-ending app glitches charging $99+ for cheese or some other item," they said.

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Little Did This Poor Guy Know, My Boss Forgot To Remove Pickles From Our UberEats

Little Did This Poor Guy Know, My Boss Forgot To Remove Pickles From Our UberEats

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who is this person and how do I become friends with them? Cos I absolutely adore pickles 💕

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*cryng Inside*

*cryng Inside*

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't disrespect people who handle your food. And walking in at closing time, making tired workers stay back for you, is disrespectful.

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The moderator also revealed that customers often criticize the fast-food restaurant chain, and they do not hold back. "Besides complaints about the app glitch posts, it would be customers blaming us for pricing, even though it is not the employees' fault. There have been a few cases of some customers harassing others in comments as well."

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Holy S**t

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But even though patrons complain about the food or the quality of the service, they still return to their favorite joints over and over again. It’s hard to argue with the fact that fast food is delicious, convenient, and comforting. This is probably the reason why 36% of American adults consume a portion on any given day.

So we hope that this post will remind you that working in Subway can be one heck of a ride, and the people who spend their time and effort to fulfill your wishes should get the respect they deserve. Continue scrolling through this list, let us know what you think in the comments, and the next time you step foot into the palace, remember to be kind and greet your hard-working sandwich artist with a smile.

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Tfw All The Chips Expire Today And You End Up Taking 134 Bags Home

Tfw All The Chips Expire Today And You End Up Taking 134 Bags Home

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NOT AN EXPIRATION DATE! Food waste like that really pisses me off. At least the employee took them home instead of wasting them.

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#25

I Actually Have People Ask Why I Have This Up

I Actually Have People Ask Why I Have This Up

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For All Of Us Out There

For All Of Us Out There

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've done it 1000 times and it really can be a pain in the a$$... and they're heavier than they look too!

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Everyday

Everyday

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Actual Footage Of Me Trying To Seperate Gluten Free Breads Infront Of A Cute Customer Before Toasting Them To Defrost

Actual Footage Of Me Trying To Seperate Gluten Free Breads Infront Of A Cute Customer Before Toasting Them To Defrost

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Thanks! I'm Not Gonna Remember That!

Thanks! I'm Not Gonna Remember That!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just out of curiosity, what's the appropriate procedure there? A written list, or just keep verbally informing the staff about the next sandwich?

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What I Came In To At Work Today... I Open The Store

What I Came In To At Work Today... I Open The Store

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I came to work and saw this, cleaned out everything as best I could while working. When my co-worker came in and I asked him to finish the dishes while I rang up customers, he went back to the backroom, came out after a few saying they were done. I finished up and went home from the graveyard shift and before the manager came in. She called and asked who did the dishes. I said my coworker finished them. She said "You do them from now on...he just rinsed them and put them away. I found tuna salad all in the scooper still." I said "Make him do it properly then...why am I getting in trouble for his crappy work ethic."

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#34

Never Seen A Subway With A Drive Thru. As Someone That Worked At A Subway, This Sounds Like Hell!

Never Seen A Subway With A Drive Thru. As Someone That Worked At A Subway, This Sounds Like Hell!

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When The Customers Won't Comprehend The Mask Rule And You're Just Trying To Do Your Job

When The Customers Won't Comprehend The Mask Rule And You're Just Trying To Do Your Job

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My assistant has the most dreadful smokers cough. She apologises to unmasked customers and assures them she is pretty sure it's not COVID. Doesn't always work, but by gosh they back up a few extra feet.

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When You Outsmart Your Customers By Exposing Your Store's Secrets

When You Outsmart Your Customers By Exposing Your Store's Secrets

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want regular mayo. They said they didn’t have regular mayo. I then pointed to the sign, where in print, it listed mayo THEN light mayo. They said that the regular mayo was only used to make the tuna salad. I said then you DO have regular mayo? And he was like ???? We do. Thank god it was a buddy behind the counter or I would have exploded. Thank you to all the sandwich artists out there: we do love you!!

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I'm 10'5/178cm

I'm 10'5/178cm

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