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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!

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    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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    #9

    “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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    Lara Verne
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tried to turn into beautiful swan, but it didn't work! I'm still human!

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    s. vitkovitsky
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Non-origami people could turn it into a ... whatever those things are called that you put your fingers in and switch it back and forth, so different numbers/ letters show up.

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

    I remember making those, then when a bit older I started origami. Some of the procedures are the same.

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

    That is so easy to make, I make cranes in my spare time

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

    leave it to the Japanese - they find a use for everything. this is great

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

    Is the wrapper or the girl supposed to turn into a beautiful swan?

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

    It's not hard to find instructions for making a crane, either.

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

    If you flip the wrapper over, I wonder if there are fold lines as indicated in the instructions?

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    #25

    Rest Of The Pizza

    Rest Of The Pizza

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    Thanks Assassin’s Creed Odyssey!

    Thanks Assassin’s Creed Odyssey!

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    #31

    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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    #32

    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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    #37

    It’s That Easy

    It’s That Easy

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    #38

    "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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    #41

    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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    #44

    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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    #45

    How To Become A Billionare 101

    How To Become A Billionare 101

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    Ah Yes Of Course, Lemme Just Do That Real Quick

    Ah Yes Of Course, Lemme Just Do That Real Quick

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

    I never understood how to prove that two triangles are equall nor did I understand the practical use for this. So I guess I'll go get a PhD now to get a closure

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    #47

    Guys Just Believe And You Can Be Rich!

    Guys Just Believe And You Can Be Rich!

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

    Potter's fields and Hart Island are full of people who believed in themselves and took the steps to be successful in their passions.

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    #49

    My Kid's "How To Draw Batman" Shirt

    My Kid's "How To Draw Batman" Shirt

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    #51

    The Instructions For A Wooden Puzzle

    The Instructions For A Wooden Puzzle

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    Rest Of The Student Debt Crisis

    Rest Of The Student Debt Crisis

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

    Guys, the subreddit for "Turning Point USA" is a parody and not serious. https://www.reddit.com/r/turningpointusa/

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    #54

    How To Model The Rest Of The Face

    How To Model The Rest Of The Face

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    I Realize This Outs Me As An Idiot Who Can’t Change Her Own Wiper Blades. Thankful For My Helpful Husband Though...

    I Realize This Outs Me As An Idiot Who Can’t Change Her Own Wiper Blades. Thankful For My Helpful Husband Though...

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

    I have smashed a windscreen by allowing the wiper arm to ping back without a blade on the arm. I now pay Halfords a couple of quid to do it.

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    #56

    Picture Of These Instructions In My Learn To Code Html Class

    Picture Of These Instructions In My Learn To Code Html Class

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    Marcellus the Third
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually wrong: You don't throw and catch them all separately; you catch the first before you throw the third.

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    #57

    Jesus Christ! My Child Is Sitting There Crying, I Don’t Know How To Do It. Why Did I Get This For Xmas

    Jesus Christ! My Child Is Sitting There Crying, I Don’t Know How To Do It. Why Did I Get This For Xmas

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    How To Fold A Paper Airplane

    How To Fold A Paper Airplane

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    How To Paint Danny Devito

    How To Paint Danny Devito

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    #61

    Let Me Just Make A Millie Real Quick

    Let Me Just Make A Millie Real Quick

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

    How do you get people to pay $4,000 for a JPEG of your cat? Well, that’s just marketing.

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    #63

    Step 1: Remove Drawer. Step 2: Buildthecoffeetable. Step 3: Put Drawer Back In. Step 4: Table!

    Step 1: Remove Drawer. Step 2: Buildthecoffeetable. Step 3: Put Drawer Back In. Step 4: Table!

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

    This one is not that bad. It is only four main parts to "assemble" and then put the drawer back in.

    #64

    What Happened To Step 3?

    What Happened To Step 3?

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    Rest Of The Gem-Egg

    Rest Of The Gem-Egg

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    #67

    Hmmm Yes Add Textures And Final Details

    Hmmm Yes Add Textures And Final Details

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