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You bring home a new table and unpack the box. You then take a look at all the bits and pieces laying on your floor. A white piece of paper catches your attention. Pfft, you think to yourself, I can do this on my own. Fast forward a few beers and headaches, and your table has become a chair. And a flimsy one at that. You admit defeat. You open the instructions manual. But after turning a few pages, you become even more frustrated: the drawings are terrible. They're more confusing than helpful. What should you do now? Take a picture of the awful guide and submit it to the subreddit r/RestOfTheF**kingOwl, of course.

Inspired by this legendary comic, its members are showing off tutorials and diagrams with a comical lack of depth. They accept YouTube videos, photos, and gifs, and have developed quite a taste for the vague and puzzling. Not to mention, they're also well-versed in satire.

Below are some of the subreddit's top posts. Enjoy!

#2

Wine Not?

Wine Not?

"If I'm reading the instructions correctly, after 3 glasses of wine the bookshelf assembles itself."

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troufaki13
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, you're reading them wrong. First time you drink 1 glass, second time two glasses, third time 3 and THEN the bookshelf will assemble itself!

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Photoshop Tutorials Be Like

Photoshop Tutorials Be Like

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

They turned the Disneyland castle into the Mont Saint Michel ! Miracle !

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#6

How To Draw Australia

How To Draw Australia

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“Now Add Bits To The Bird” - From My 5 Year Old’s School Book

“Now Add Bits To The Bird” - From My 5 Year Old’s School Book

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

They are saying what the basic shape is. From there on, it's up to your creativity.

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#11

How Old Is A Tree

How Old Is A Tree

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

This is actually the only way to accurately determine the age of a tree. Tree rings are not accurate, since there could be no rings one year and three rings another year.

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#15

Step 1: Get Tools.. Step 2: Install The Thing

Step 1: Get Tools.. Step 2: Install The Thing

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The Rest Of The Startup Money

The Rest Of The Startup Money

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

Ambition aside, having wealthy parents just makes life that much easier..

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#17

Carving A Tree Into A Bear

Carving A Tree Into A Bear

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

I dont think these were to be instructive. It's showing the steps they took, yes but it's not to instruct.

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#18

Real Helpful

Real Helpful

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

I couldn't bear that answer so I felt compelled to look it up :D here it is if anyone is interested: "enabling someone to discover or learn something for themselves. "a ‘hands-on’ or interactive heuristic approach to learning"

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#19

A Page In My IKEA Instruction Manual Told Me To Throw Out One Of The Parts

A Page In My IKEA Instruction Manual Told Me To Throw Out One Of The Parts

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How To Draw A Racoon With A Party Hat

How To Draw A Racoon With A Party Hat

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

Thanks, I have always wanted to be poorly taught how to draw a racoon with a party hat.

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#21

How To Meditate

How To Meditate

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

every time I try to become one with the universe, the universe goes lika Nah...not you

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#22

Rest Of The Bridal Updo

Rest Of The Bridal Updo

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

My problem with hairdos like that? All of my hair is about as much as her lower left quarter of hair.

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#23

My Girlfriends Soap Wrapper

My Girlfriends Soap Wrapper

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

Probably from an Asian country where folding a crane is considered a basic skill that small children are tought in school. Hence barely hinting that it can be done would suffice for most people there.

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#25

Rest Of The Pizza

Rest Of The Pizza

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Step 2: Pay Off All Debt

Step 2: Pay Off All Debt

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

If these are "baby steps"... I'd hate to see what he considers a giant leap... Pay off the national debt?!?

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

I will likely need longer legs for these baby steps then

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

It's not bad advice, but it's only going to work if you have a certain amount of disposable income. You aren't going to be able to buy a house if all your income goes on simply existing. Better advice would be to live within your means and when you do have spare cash, put some away for emergencies, so that you don't have to borrow money to cover them. That way you don't build up debt and finish up paying massive amounts of interest on it, which only serves to line the lender's pockets.

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

Two easy steps to becoming a millionaire: One, acquire $999,999.99. Two, find a penny. Boom, you’re done.

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

There are a few steps missing....Don't eat. Don't buy clothes or gas. Try turning off your utilities to save on pesky extra costs. Live with 6-7 other people in order to have money to put into retirement and paying off debt.

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

Actually wicked, because it claims prosperity is sure if you make the right choices. Therefore if someone isn't prosperous it's thier fault.

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

Step one: have parents wealthy enough to pay for your education. Step two: earn a big salary.

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

He's kidding, right? I live in the US. Steps 3 & 4 are called "here's your healthcare expenses".

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

They really only left out 2 steps: Step -1) Have both spouses get jobs paying >$40k and Step 2) Live as if you have a job paying half your actual salary.

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

As long as he doesn’t come after my avocado toast I’m cool.

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

I'm never going to have kids I'll be single forever but only adopt pets so I don't die alone

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

Why are we not paying off the house with all the other debt? Wouldn't that be easier? Also, it took me an entire year to pay off my house in ACNH, so I don't even want to imagine paying off my actual house in the future. There's no way I can live off selling seashells and weeds irl

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

I think the mentality is to go for the “easy” wins first. For example: I can take the $200 car payment and put that towards the house payment when the car is paid off. Paying off the house first is so much more time consuming that there wouldn’t be any “extra” to pay off the other debt for too long a time to be effective.

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

Let's be honest here, for most people near, on and below the breadline, Step 1 is damn near impossible!

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TK 421
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This list is great Dave! Go ahead and lead by example by giving us all your money so we can live in this fairytale land too you jackhole!

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

WOW! That's great new information. Except, I don't even have a house.

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

What world of idiots does he live in? I know people who are living paycheck to paycheck that are in their 40's. They can't get to step one EVER!

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

What comes in between save S1000 and pay off all debt except house? Rob a bank? Blackmail a rich person? Insider trading tip that will turn S1000 into S20000? Build a time machine, go to the past & buy bitcoin when it was just starting?

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

And you'll get 10% on your investments that you can live off too.

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

at early retirement age I have $1,500 remaining to pay off a new car - now 3 years in, $400/mo condo payments due to adequate down, 7 well-fed small animals, a retirement account, and substantial savings. No brag - just fact. Students should not have to attend mandatory classes in skirt sewing or ancient history - they can do that on their own. They all need classes in "shop", and how to earn, pay bills, save, and/or invest their money.

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

I know people that follow this program religiously. I don't follow it at all. I have 2 years of expenses banked in savings and pay my debt off monthly from my hourly base income. They have empty, labelled envelopes full of hope and prayers.

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

15% for Step 4 won't cut it now so you can forget Step 5, and Step 6 is only if you have a low house payment AND only if Step 2 doesn't get totally out of control because life is like that.

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

My sister became obsessed with Dave Ramsey. She constantly offered to set me up on the 'envelope' system. I could not make her understand that after basic bills & necessities, there was nothing left to divvy up among the envelopes.

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

I've saved up much more than six months of expenses but I could not pay off a house.

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

I read this as being "Dave Barry" (the comedian) and thought this was supposed to be satire. 😂

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

This is a lot like Steve Martin's "How Not To Pay Taxes On A Million $$$" : First -- get a million $$$. Second -- when the IRS comes calling, just say "I forgot!"

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Lucky2BAlive
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Step 8. File bankruptcy to protect any assets assembled from steps 1 thru 7.

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Rissie
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No, don't bash this. It breaks down something that sounds impossible to steps that people can understand. The books explain a lot about how to go from each step to another. Step 7 seems unachievable if you're broke. But it's mainly about planning ahead. Not about six figure salaries. Not at all. I would never pay of a house btw.

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

This book might be helpful if you are doing well but it's completely unachievable if you're broke, not just step 7. If you're truly broke/poor/low income you can't pay off all your debt, you're likely barely scrapping by and building debt to get from month to month. If you're struggling to keep up with your bills you can't save 3-6 months worth of expenses for emergencies, you just hope/pray to not have an emergency severe enough to not have to worry about being prepared for it. If you're living paycheck to paycheck and struggling with that you have nothing left over to invest/gamble away, etc. This type of advice is only helpful for those that make a comfortable living but aren't rich, such as the lower middle to middle class folks, even then it could be difficult because most people live above their means and not within their means (poor people can't help but live above their means in most places) so it's not an easy solution.

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Thanks Assassin’s Creed Odyssey!

Thanks Assassin’s Creed Odyssey!

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Thanks

Thanks

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

Because it is that simple. For instance Louis XVI was depressed, and doctors said "Votre Majesté, it is just in your head" so they fixed it.

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So Easy To Follow

So Easy To Follow

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

Well, just repeat n°2 six times, then add the balls. It's obvious.

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#33

"If I Can Do It, Anybody Can"

"If I Can Do It, Anybody Can"

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

"If I can do it (with the help of my rich family), anybody can (with the help of their rich family).

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#34

Rest Of The Gingerbread House

Rest Of The Gingerbread House

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

Step 5 is just decorating, so it’s nice to be able to do it however you like.

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#36

How To Put Something On Your Wall

How To Put Something On Your Wall

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It’s That Easy

It’s That Easy

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"Add Hair And Shade"

"Add Hair And Shade"

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

Her eyes are upsettingly high up on her face. Shading on the pic is great but the eyes are driving me mad.

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#39

Oof

Oof

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

I like that Google gives stupid answers to stupid questions, or humorous answers to questions that does not have a good and well defined answer. E.g. Google once just showed the calculator showing 42 when asked what the meaning of life was (refernce to Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy). It gives it less of a big coorporation machine feel and makes it seem more human and relatable, and is a good way to apear to give an answer to an unaswerable question. If it is a friday today, then seven weeks from now it will be a friday to, that should not be that hard to figure out, hence hinting at the solution and mocking people a little is fine by me.

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#40

How To Digitally Draw A Holographic Skirt

How To Digitally Draw A Holographic Skirt

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Thanks For The Hint, Shadow Of Mordor

Thanks For The Hint, Shadow Of Mordor

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My Nephew's Drawing Book

My Nephew's Drawing Book

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

This isn’t step-by-step instructions though. This is demonstrating that even highly detailed & fully rendered art can be broken down into basic shapes.

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How Do I Get To Step 2?

How Do I Get To Step 2?

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

I think the instruction basically boils down to "fold or stuff the jacket into the indicated pocket in whichever way you like". Step 2 is just supposed to show that the content of the pocket is the jacket itself; step 3 shows that to close the pocket, you have to turn the upper part of it inside out.

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How To Become A Billionare 101

How To Become A Billionare 101

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