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Lately, Facebook groups have been gaining more and more attention from the general public with such collectives as people role-playing ants exploding on the internet. One of the groups that recently gained an influx of attention is “Terrible Art in Charity Shops,” where people share various questionable art pieces they find at charity shops or similar establishments. However, as the coronavirus pandemic forced people to stay home and wander charity shops less, the group’s activity saw a decrease until someone had a genius idea. One person decided to try and recreate the art posted on the page, prompting a new, hilarious trend that not only brought the page back to life, but also sent its activity stats skyrocketing.

Bored Panda reached out to the administrators of the group for more information and one of them, Becky Gouverneur, kindly provided some additional information.

“The group was started back in 2017 by myself and Laura (we are old school friends!)” she explained. “Laura had posted a photo she'd taken of some terrible art in a charity shop on her private Facebook page, it went crazy and got hundreds of comments, I spotted it and suggested she make a group... and it went from there!”

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Annabeth Chase
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6 years ago

If all people looked like that...

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    6 years ago

    Well done. Ahahahahaha!

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    Becky also provided some background on how the trend of recreating the art first started:

    “When lockdown began across the world, the group interactions dropped dramatically as most of the charity shops had closed. We were a bit worried about the group, which had been so active until then. Then, one day, a member called Ceri Ashton asked if she was allowed to post a 'recreation' of a post from the group. Matt and Ann (two of our key admins) mulled it over for a couple of hours. We are normally quite strict about what we let in as we don’t want the group to become swamped with all those kitsch statues of ladies dancing or awful cat plates…. The group was originally aimed at awful paintings or drawings by amateur artists (this is also something I’m really keen on as I’m an artist myself) and we try to keep true to that original vision. In the end, Matt and Ann thought 'what the hell, only a few of them will be bothered to join in so what harm can it do?' and the group had become so quiet during lockdown they thought it would provide some entertainment… little did they know! None of us expected the reaction we got!”

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    Annabeth Chase
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    6 years ago

    Upvote if this is the best one you've seen

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    Annabeth Chase
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    6 years ago

    ...wHaT dO i SaY?

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    “When it hit, the group went crazy! Everyone was up for it, people were sat at home with nothing to do and the world was full of death and awful news, this was EXACTLY what people needed to lighten the mood and we got some truly hilarious interpretations of terrible art from the group,” Gouverneur detailed why the recreations became so popular. “Ceri also ended up creating her own group (Recreate Artwork With Things You Find At Home) as well so the craze can carry on long after TAICS (Terrible Art in Charity Shops) reverts to normal life!” she explained.

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    Baroness SlightlyOdd.
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    6 years ago

    Me with my yellow towel hair and well practiced sneer!

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    Annabeth Chase
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    6 years ago

    that...that...I...I don't know what to say

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    Ray Martin
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    6 years ago

    Michael, is that you?

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    satan hears a scream
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    honestly? i'd buy the painting on the left bc it made me laugh so hard for no reason

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    Carole Knaus
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    6 years ago

    Deranged Charcuterie, Upvote ^ if you like that I made it entirely with stuff found in the kitchen! lol! Thank you!! EtsyFeb202...04ab4e.jpg EtsyFeb2020-5ed179e04ab4e.jpg

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    Annabeth Chase
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    6 years ago

    lol the cat

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    Emperor Kitten
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    6 years ago

    Honestly, I kinda love the original

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    Rex Shirazi
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    6 years ago

    i set my desktop background as this

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    Annabeth Chase
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    6 years ago

    ok...um...what exactly happened to the first one?

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    Helen McSmith
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    6 years ago (edited)

    Yaaaaargggg ....Ahoy me sharties ( s**t art fans ) Sadly this was the best pic we could get before the toilet roll nose started to droop and the Linda McCartney meatball snout at the end started to defrost and smell... And yes, I have always known that shart has a different meaning...

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    Annabeth Chase
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This is beautiful. Also, notice the small person exploring his/her (honestly can't tell) mouth

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    Tristan McGregor
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    6 years ago

    the face of the first one is what we call in the English language, "priceless"

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    尺ㄖᄃᄃㄖ.ⱠØⱠ
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    wow!

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    Cat
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    6 years ago

    I got a better one:

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    Kristina Thomas
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    The recreation is even scarier. Well done.

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    Rex Shirazi
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    6 years ago

    that was actually pretty good

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    Annabeth Chase
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    6 years ago

    OMG is the smaller cracked egg his younger sibling?!

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    Annabeth Chase
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    6 years ago

    O-o

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    bossy
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    6 years ago

    ahahahahahaha

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    Aurora Graham-Hayes
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    6 years ago

    wtf!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Marissa Wyatt
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    6 years ago

    GRU? is that you..?

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    尺ㄖᄃᄃㄖ.ⱠØⱠ
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    i love the glasses

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    Beatrix CHOI
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    is that from Mars?

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    Shauna Hicken
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    6 years ago

    Yikes.

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    Amanda Hunter
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    6 years ago

    The likeness is uncanny.

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    kennedy longworth
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    6 years ago

    The cat says get me out of here!

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    Su Fradley
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    In anticipation of some questions you may have. I am a woman, that is cocoa on my face. It is a large mushroom on my head. Other questions may not have answers. Thank you.

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    Virgil Blue
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Who's a God boy? You are!

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    Zac
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    6 years ago (edited)

    When you can’t meet someone... why not use skype?

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    Dorothy Parker
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    6 years ago

    Great expression!

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    Aurora Graham-Hayes
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    lol

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    PKMN Trainer Link
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    I like the first one

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    Annabeth Chase
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Lol, does anyone else just end up curling their lip like that for no reason?

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    Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Hah hah, this is great! I love how they even have the token lens flare!

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    AJA MASON
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This is not that bad

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    Christy Arington
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    6 years ago

    This is lovely work.

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    Cynthia Vanaria
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    OUTSTANDING! I adore those earrings! That was really inspired!

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    Annabeth Chase
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    I like food more than flowers. Yes. A very good swap

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    尺ㄖᄃᄃㄖ.ⱠØⱠ
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    all face are creepy

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    Annabeth Chase
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This...this is beautiful

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    ZooMom
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    That dog is the back is the perfect little surprise hahaha

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    Jessica Cole
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    6 years ago

    Seriously... Like wtf

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    Annabeth Chase
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    I is turtle.

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    Susan Mansi
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    What did you do to your poor dog! Ha ha ha ha!

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    Virgil Blue
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Better than the Cats movie in both versions.

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    NavyDave
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This reminds me of the movie Cats.

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    Annabeth Chase
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Me trying to laugh and realizing I sound like a maniac

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    Lulu Zeldis
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! omg i love this but like wtf

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    Perry Edward Matthew Franz
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    The artist’s original model on the right.

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    Annabeth Chase
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    make sure all is fair in court

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    尺ㄖᄃᄃㄖ.ⱠØⱠ
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    ehm... cool but... the eyes... ok...

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    Annabeth Chase
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    6 years ago

    The new cow over there

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    hobbitly
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Hahaha Andre Hazes hier XD

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    Tylernol
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    I don't always recreate paintings, but when I do, its with pizza

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    Virgil Blue
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Bear DSM?

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    Annabeth Chase
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    6 years ago (edited)

    Moby D**k? ...um....what exactly happened...?

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    Indecisive
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Thats actully a pretty cool painting

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    Kristina Thomas
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Waaaaaait, the PAINTING is the original? That makes sense, but earlier in the post it was on the right side like it was the remake. I was impressed. Haha

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    Julie Merrill
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    6 years ago

    cool idea!

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    scrappyrat
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This should be way higher up just for getting the manic expression and crayoned makeup so spot on.

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    Tweelia Tweelia
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    6 years ago

    The highlights are perfect! Love it!

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    Annabeth Chase
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    6 years ago

    Cat on its wedding day?

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    Tadeusz Misztela
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    6 years ago

    Nasty habit

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    YoyoSthlm
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Is it just me or is there some kind of ghost shadow in the first picture??

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    Julie Merrill
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    6 years ago

    so creepy- good job!

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    Kristina Thomas
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    6 years ago

    Nailed the facial expression.

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    Annabeth Chase
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    6 years ago

    The first is me in quarantine

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    Julie Merrill
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    6 years ago

    I like both!

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    Virgil Blue
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Quartersmart, the little known cousin of Pennywise

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    尺ㄖᄃᄃㄖ.ⱠØⱠ
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    a good exemple of ghost-dog

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    Zoe's Mom
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    the Vacuum!! hehehe

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    Xavier Portillo
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    6 years ago

    That Jesus looks like he's so! over dying for humanities sins.

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    Kristina Thomas
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    6 years ago

    The idea of the painting is good. It's a shame the artist makes things look so awkward. Good remake! Hahaha

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    Sasha Titus
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    6 years ago

    Oh jeez I think this is my fave!

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    Annabeth Chase
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    6 years ago

    Peace and prosperity to you too Sister

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    Jenufa Harris
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    6 years ago

    so little effort it made me laugh more than any of them

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    scrappyrat
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    I'm just impressed that she has that kind of eye control. Brava!

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    Faramir10
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    6 years ago

    Cute dog (on the left).

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    AJA MASON
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    6 years ago

    why

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    Annabeth Chase
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    6 years ago

    Yes, that's how I feel about asparagus too.

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    StillBrian'smom
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    6 years ago

    Best redo for this Terrible Worst Ever art

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    Annabeth Chase
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    6 years ago

    This is what Ariel looks like when she gets up

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    AJA MASON
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    what

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    尺ㄖᄃᄃㄖ.ⱠØⱠ
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    thooty thomas!

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    Su Fradley
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    6 years ago

    Wriggly prop!

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    Annabeth Chase
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    6 years ago

    ...how did he get his eyes like that?

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    Lana Raven
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    6 years ago

    She looks like Lady Gaga in one of her distinguished outfits

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    YoyoSthlm
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    6 years ago

    Diana?

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    David Torgerson
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    6 years ago

    Actually this is pretty good

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    Laura Roberts
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    6 years ago

    Person looks like a new Simpson's character

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    Annabeth Chase
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Lol, notice the lady's face...oops I meant the moon (I guess she has a face after all)

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    Boop
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    s m u r f

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