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Being a teenager can be pretty awesome. You're not a kid anymore, but you're also not an adult yet. There are still no crushing responsibilities, but you have heaps of free time to do silly (and sometimes questionable) things. In fact, when The New York Times asked 18 young people what's best about being a teenager, they said it's the freedom, independence, and being able to have fun with friends.

So today, we have for you the best memes about what being an adolescent is really like, courtesy of the online community r/teenagers. The teens will surely find some relatable content below. And those of us who are a bit older might find that we have more in common with the youngsters than we thought, even if we have fully developed frontal lobes.

#1

She Do Be Spittin Facts Doe

A humorous meme about gaming, highlighting calming games like Animal Crossing and Minecraft.

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War Thunder can be calming... (Who TF am I kidding)

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    #2

    Mom Instincts Be Like

    Funny meme about a mom hearing "whatever" but not "yeah" after calling from the kitchen, capturing teenage humor.

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    Marianne
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    That's because she wants you to come to her when she calls. ;)

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    #3

    This Is So True Lmao

    Funny meme about guys introducing themselves with humorous social media interaction.

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    Kenz Matt
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Actually, this is true.

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    #4

    I Feel Attacked

    Tweet humorously reliving teenage email habits, using exclamation points and periods for tone balance.

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    Francis
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    i feel called out!

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    #5

    Students Dont Rlly Need Sad Books

    Funny meme about recommending a book that made someone cry, featuring an organic chemistry textbook.

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    james stevenson
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Yeah, a real tearjerker

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    #6

    Strict Parents

    Funny meme about strict parents and unintended lessons from teenage phase.

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    Murdock Schlegel
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    no, thats too easy. kids need rules and boundries. what you are talking about here is mistreatment or abuse and not teaching kids how to apply rules to.show some respect to other people on the same planet. its a huge difference a lot of young parents dont get. no, yout kid is not in the spectrum or has ads, you just raised him to be an egoistic as......le, cause you are to lazy or "open minded" to stand up against your own childs tantrums.

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    #7

    If This Ain’t The Truth :/

    Funny meme about teenagers discussing politics and important topics, highlighting generational differences.

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    DragonsFox
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I actually have quite a few students who are far more informed about politics than I am.

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    #8

    Teachers Am I Right?

    Cute comic meme on teenage phase with a pink blob seeking and regretting asking for help.

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    A Jones
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    "I have paid attention, but I didn't understand."

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    #9

    Best Way To Make A Class Quiet Down

    A teacher writing "Thano" on a whiteboard as part of a funny meme about endgame spoilers in a classroom setting.

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    Chris Brillhart
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I once worked overnights at a school for the deaf and blind. I was responsible for making sure a group of about 16 blind high school boys were ready for school in the morning. That was my go-to threat for a week straight until they took a dorm trip to see the movie. I woke everyone up that first Monday morning with "if you aren't out of bed by 6:30, I will be spoiling Endgame." We didn't have any troubles that week. I miss those boys.

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    #10

    My Teacher Has No Chill

    Funny meme about mitosis with a humorous sequence of a man's surprised expressions in four panels.

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    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I mean, it's good. I would definitely remember it lol

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    #11

    I Even Do This At Work. :(

    Funny meme about breaking down class time into smaller segments, reminiscent of teenage phase thinking.

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    BitchinintheBurgh'
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    That's like one tv show and a bathroom break!

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    #12

    Come On, You Know Its True

    "Funny meme comparing weird teens in real life versus Netflix, capturing teenage phase humor."

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    CheaderMan
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    "I'm a weirdo. I don't fit in. And I don't want to fit in. Have you ever seen me without this stupid hat on? That's weird."

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    #13

    Ugh, This Always Happens

    School bathroom chaos captured in a series of funny memes reflecting teenage phase challenges.

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    Spannermonkey
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Because yesterday when it was 42°C (108°F) INSIDE the classroom you wouldn't let us drink during class so I got so dehydrated that I ended up with a UTI-sort-of-thing and today I have to pee every 7 minutes. Any more questions? . . . (I went to school in the early '80s)

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    #14

    School Is Boring

    Funny meme about math class distraction with a surprised facial expression.

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    Lydia Callista Ventresca
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Teachers are always writing on the board and erasing it at the speed of lightening.

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    #15

    Lies. Deception

    SpongeBob meme illustrating the irony of writing an essay in one hour, with a humorous teenage perspective.

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    Lil Miss Hobbit
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    THIS

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    #16

    My Life *sigh*

    Person pointing at a blank board, humorous meme about ADHD and teenage experiences.

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    Arlene Harris
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    for me the second board reads SQUIRRELL!

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    #17

    Currently Doing An Essay

    Funny meme of a bear with varied expressions for essay sections: intro, body, and conclusion.

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    Shewhomustnotbenamed
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    conclusion is just the intro paraphrased

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    #18

    Can Relate To This

    Siblings divide chocolate with precision; kid inspects equal red drinks, evoking teenage humor.

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    Vicky Phenny
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    We did the I cut/pour, you choose method.

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    #19

    I'm In College, But This Still Applies To Me Partially

    Teenage phase meme: person watering lawn, pretending to ignore upcoming discussion about grades.

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    Johsy B
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Lawns are so stupid

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    #20

    She Tried. That’s What Matters

    Man laughing in a meme about a teacher using a 2008 meme to make class fun, evoking teenage phase humor.

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    Shewhomustnotbenamed
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    hey atleast she tryin

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    #21

    Why Does This Always Happen?

    "Funny meme about emailing teachers with long messages and receiving brief replies."

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    Shewhomustnotbenamed
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    wait you guys r getting replies-

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    #22

    Laughs In Swiss

    Teenage phase meme with an American and European perspective on alcohol.

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    Nika the Great
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    11 yo Russians-

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    #23

    I Can't Even

    Student athletes in a locker room writing on paper, focusing after workouts.

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    Firstname Lastname
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    He is working hard, on mastering his miming skills.

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    #24

    Do You Ever Just

    Funny meme of a stick figure wrapping a yellow coat around itself, depicting an internal struggle.

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    robin aldrich
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Well...There's nothing wrong with doing THAT!!!

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    #25

    At Least She’s Trying -{:)_/-

    Funny meme of a text exchange with shrug emoticons and a humorous twist by the mom.

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    ElfVibratorGlitter
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    ᕦ⁠(⁠ಠ⁠_⁠ಠ⁠)⁠ᕤ

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    #26

    Just Buy Your Own Gum

    Funny meme depicting a scene with a humorous caption about sharing gum at school.

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    InfamousBerry34
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    RICK ASTLEY YES

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    #27

    *Me At 16 Years Old

    SpongeBob sitting anxiously on a bed, capturing a humorous teenage phase memory.

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    Spannermonkey
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    The terror was real.

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    #28

    Damn That Really Hit Me Hard :(

    Two cartoon characters in water with sad expressions, illustrating a funny meme about a childhood beach farewell.

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    Notme
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Bluey and Jean Luc 😢

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    #29

    I'm Not Gonna Cry, I'm Not Gonna Cry

    Anime scene depicting humorous reaction that may make you relive your teenage phase.

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    Tiffany Wilson
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I would absolutely say yes. I broke up with the GF, not little bro.

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    #30

    She Do Be Wholesome Doe 😳

    Funny meme about grandma asking for technical support.

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    BookFanatic
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I wrote directions, notes, and drew diagrams for my poor mother. I'm still not entirely certain she even learned how to switch her VHS/DVD combo from one to the other.

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    #31

    Very Smart Indeed

    Very Smart Indeed

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    #32

    Thanks Guys

    Thanks Guys

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    Vicky Phenny
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I've gotta do my presentation before the teacher has anything to compare it to! 🤣

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    #33

    I Don’t See What’s So Good About The “Good Old Days” Bookers Talk About

    I Don’t See What’s So Good About The “Good Old Days” Bookers Talk About

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    Lara Verne
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    It's possible that working boy didn't actually grew up

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    #34

    And Then I Panic When I Realize It’s Not Her

    And Then I Panic When I Realize It’s Not Her

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    Sweet Taurus
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    When I was a teenager I saw my grandma in the store with her back to me. I went up behind her and tickled her sides. When she turned around I shouted, "Omg you're not my Grandma! I'm so sorry!" She just laughed at me and said that she would be my Grandma if I wanted. I was so embarrassed. The friend I was with said she could hear me on the other side of the store lol.

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    #35

    It’s 70s Day, And This Kid Is Dressing For The 1770s

    It’s 70s Day, And This Kid Is Dressing For The 1770s

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    Nika the Great
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    He is my hero

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    #36

    Why Is This True

    Why Is This True

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    Tiffany Wilson
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    It's 8:47 am and I would still be in my first class of the day.

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    #37

    On Christmas Dinner

    On Christmas Dinner

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    Dark Pearl
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    and then you express that you aren't interested in what they're interested in and you're branded as a demon

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    #38

    Just Happened To Me

    Just Happened To Me

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    Amelia Jade
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I was the opposite. I had so much trouble parting with my kids' toys. It was heartbreaking. THEY had to convince ME that it was time. I still have all their childhood books though. I can't be convinced to part with those.

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    #39

    Show Cat

    Show Cat

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    Lil Miss Hobbit
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    show cat now

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    #40

    Ya Don't Need Dual Monitors

    Ya Don't Need Dual Monitors

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    jjdubs W
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    What about using another browser?

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    #41

    It's A Trap

    It's A Trap

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    Sky Render
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    We should be thankful if our kids don't have as hard a time of it growing up as we did! That means we're doing it right. Certainly makes more sense than getting jealous.

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    #42

    Happened Just The Other Day

    Happened Just The Other Day

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    Jane
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    It was math, WHICH IS MY FREAKING FIRST PERIOD, and we were taking a big test and all the sudden a kid from the class next to us punched a hole ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE FREAKING WALL.

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    #43

    I Have The Same Self-Esteem As Freddie From iCarly

    I Have The Same Self-Esteem As Freddie From iCarly

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    Nika the Great
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I feel ya Freddy 😔

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    #44

    *Has A Total Of 3.5 Credits By Senior Year*

    *Has A Total Of 3.5 Credits By Senior Year*

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    Corvus
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Best way to get a cool sense of humor is... trauma.

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    #45

    It Was Lit When Even The Teacher Laughs

    It Was Lit When Even The Teacher Laughs

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    Community Member
    2 years ago

    My physics teacher talking about a faulty bit of equipment "I've been trying to get it up for 2 weeks" - that was 40+ years ago and I still laugh :D

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    #46

    Can’t Hold It In

    Can’t Hold It In

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    Lil Miss Hobbit
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    My sister and I pretending to cry while laughing behind the table

    #47

    I Do Be Like That

    I Do Be Like That

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    james stevenson
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    2 years ago

    "You were right. I'll always be a villain" *evil bwahaha laughter*

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    #48

    My Mom Sent Me A Meme

    My Mom Sent Me A Meme

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    Sky Render
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    My big issue is that no chair seems to be designed to actually accommodate my butt for any meaningful length of time. The joys of having a second tailbone in action, that...

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    #49

    Just Got My Girlfriend's Name Tattooed On My Arm 😊😍

    Just Got My Girlfriend's Name Tattooed On My Arm 😊😍

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    CrazyAuntiePanda
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    ? I don't understand

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    #50

    I Just Don’t Get It

    I Just Don’t Get It

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    Francis
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    i never had acne as a teenager. but for a couple of years now my adult face thinks: yes acne is something great.. i hate it so much

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    #51

    These Kids Don’t Even Go To My School, But Someone Took The Picture From Online And Just Tossed It In The Yearbook. None Of The Teachers Noticed

    These Kids Don’t Even Go To My School, But Someone Took The Picture From Online And Just Tossed It In The Yearbook. None Of The Teachers Noticed

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    annie
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    2 years ago

    i think the more important question is... why are they shaking hands through their pants?

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    #52

    2020 Is The Real 2012

    2020 Is The Real 2012

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    #53

    Sorry Guys The Printer Was Bad

    Sorry Guys The Printer Was Bad

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    Robert A Reider Jr
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Oh youngins' not to talk down, but you have never experienced the "ditto". (check Wikipedia ) That was always a c**p shoot. Sometimes they'd have smeared handprints if the teacher had difficulty with the machine. How they worked is still a mystery to me. We never saw the mystical machine. But we heard a lot of complaints.

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    #54

    Hm Yes Of Course

    Hm Yes Of Course

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    Bobby
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    2 years ago

    I love captain Holt. RIP Andre Braugher

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    #55

    This Hurts

    This Hurts

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    Dark Pearl
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    what a... fantastic expression there, dw

    #56

    Me In 3 Years

    Me In 3 Years

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    Hammer9779
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    2 years ago

    Playing the long game with that joke!

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    #57

    I Bought So Much Mcdonalds

    I Bought So Much Mcdonalds

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    Sky Render
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    What a difference having to pay for your housing, food and utilities makes.

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    #58

    I Was Bored

    I Was Bored

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    Bobby
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    For me(the dad) it's usually along the lines of your point is valid, but not relevant to this discussion.i would be happy to address that after we resolve this current issue. I even tell him that's my failing, but I can't carry on a conversation and stay calm if we keep adding more talking points before we address the ones already on the table

    #59

    Throwback To When My Identical Twin And I Switched Photos During Our Graduating Year

    Throwback To When My Identical Twin And I Switched Photos During Our Graduating Year

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    #60

    They Undercover Spies

    They Undercover Spies

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    ElfVibratorGlitter
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I was once pulled out of class because a fellow student was worried because I wasn't eating. School counselor basically told me she was only following up because she had to. I *obviously* didn't have an eating disorder. 😡 I'm so sorry Joellen for being a turd to you after that. You were probably the only person who cared. I had an active eating disorder until 2 years ago.

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    #61

    Someone Explain, I Actually Don't Know How

    Someone Explain, I Actually Don't Know How

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    Community Member
    2 years ago

    By sleeping in class

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    #62

    I Like This One

    I Like This One

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    2 years ago

    Yesss

    #63

    Because It Isn't Touchscreen

    Because It Isn't Touchscreen

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    james stevenson
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Yeesh! People really need to stop hating so much on boomers.

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    #64

    Take Me Back 😢

    Take Me Back 😢

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    james stevenson
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I hear it

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    #65

    Really Ms. Benson, It’s Not That Hard

    Really Ms. Benson, It’s Not That Hard

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    #66

    Me Smart I Am

    Me Smart I Am

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    Bobby
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    This statue looks like something you might see in attack on titan

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    #67

    I Think We Can All Relate To This

    I Think We Can All Relate To This

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    Mark
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    2 years ago

    "Oh, you should swing by our house, I have something to give you"

    #68

    This Is How I Wrapped My Dad’s Present. It’s A Coat

    This Is How I Wrapped My Dad’s Present. It’s A Coat

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    Erdot
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    It's actually a coat hanger.

    #69

    My Friend Is Taking Notes In Minecraft

    My Friend Is Taking Notes In Minecraft

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    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    The notes are in Hungarian, they say Csokonai (A poet) --> knights of dreams (probably a poem) --> Stands against death, Expressions with opposing meaning, construction

    #70

    I Sacrificed A Deck Of Uno To Make This

    I Sacrificed A Deck Of Uno To Make This

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    Mark
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    2 years ago

    Worth it

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    #71

    Thanks To Video Lessons We Wish Even More

    Thanks To Video Lessons We Wish Even More

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    Fire Singer
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I graduated high school in 2002 and when I was in school (back in my day you yungins!) it was FAR less stressful than what ya'll deal with now. Listening to my nieces and nephews talk about all the stuff they have to do compared to what I did is nuts. I do not envy kids nowadays.

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    #72

    The School Actually Burned Down

    The School Actually Burned Down

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    Mark
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    2 years ago

    Do you all immediately graduate with a Bachelor's degree?

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    #73

    Everytime

    Everytime

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    annie
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    2 years ago

    is she a rope 💀

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    #74

    Gotta Look Out For Each Other

    Gotta Look Out For Each Other

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    Community Member
    2 years ago

    What 👁️ 👄 👁️

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    #75

    While 1==1: Level=level +1 Print(Level)

    While 1==1: Level=level +1 Print(Level)

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    Bobby
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    The auto formatting of the title leads to code that doesn't function as intended

    #76

    Everytime With His Computer

    Everytime With His Computer

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    Spannermonkey
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    What?

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    #77

    School Hasn’t Started For Me

    School Hasn’t Started For Me

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    Corvus
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Three weeks of what?

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