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When life gives you lemons, we all know what to do. But what if life takes away your lemons and gives you olives instead? Will you sit there and have a breakdown, or will you try and make olive oil out of it? I know the comparison sounds odd, because it is, but bear with me.

It turns out there’s this whole corner of Reddit called This Is My Life Now dedicated to sharing examples of hoomans and animals getting themselves into unusual situations and… doing a shrug and then going “I guess this is my life now.”

Created back in 2014, the subreddit is home to 879k members who come in for “the gifs or pictures of people and animals accepting their uncommon situations,” just like the description suggests. You may want to interpret it as a meme, or you may not quite get the point and it’s fine. At least we have an entertaining collection of pics of humans and animals getting themselves into (and out of!) funny situations.

#1

My Name Is Ned, Now I'm A Bed, And If I Ruffs, I Scare The Fluffs, I Cannot Move, I Just Play Dead, My Name Is Ned, And I'm A Bed

My Name Is Ned, Now I'm A Bed, And If I Ruffs, I Scare The Fluffs, I Cannot Move, I Just Play Dead, My Name Is Ned, And I'm A Bed

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troufaki13
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4 years ago

They seem very comfortable. Shh...

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    #2

    This Is My Life Now

    This Is My Life Now

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    DUN DUN (she/her)
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Too much cuteness in one pic

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    #3

    Wholesome Doggos

    Wholesome Doggos

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    (T)reacherou(S)
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This is so adorable! 🥰

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    #4

    Tigress Isn't Amused

    Tigress Isn't Amused

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    Buren
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    🤣

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    #5

    These Two Best Friend Have One Peculiar Story

    These Two Best Friend Have One Peculiar Story

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    Madeleine Flowers
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This. Entire. Post. No words.

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    #6

    Ibex On The Chimney

    Ibex On The Chimney

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    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This is a fantastic photo.

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    #7

    Dad Is Living His Best Life, Mom Is Contemplating Her Life Choices

    Dad Is Living His Best Life, Mom Is Contemplating Her Life Choices

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    Harrison Miller
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    As most relationships like this go

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    #8

    Well Done, Little Guy! Well Done!

    Well Done, Little Guy! Well Done!

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    troufaki13
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This possum is living my dream life!

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    #9

    Snow Owls Sleep Like They Just Got Back From A Night Of Heavy Drinking And Missed The Bed

    Snow Owls Sleep Like They Just Got Back From A Night Of Heavy Drinking And Missed The Bed

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    finisz
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I'm on this picture... and don't really like it...

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    #10

    I'm A Birdog Now

    I'm A Birdog Now

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    Madeleine Flowers
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    AWWWW! This needs more upvotes!

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    #11

    Sure, You Might Think You're Goth, But Unless You Dejectedly Ride The Subway With Your Raven, You May As Well Hang Up Your Black Velvet Frock Coat And Hit The Beach

    Sure, You Might Think You're Goth, But Unless You Dejectedly Ride The Subway With Your Raven, You May As Well Hang Up Your Black Velvet Frock Coat And Hit The Beach

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    (T)reacherou(S)
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Wow! 😆

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    #12

    When Your Airbnb Comes With A Cat

    When Your Airbnb Comes With A Cat

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    English Pigeon
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Aweeeeeeeeee

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    #13

    I See No Otter Way Out...

    I See No Otter Way Out...

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    (T)reacherou(S)
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Love this picture so much!

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    #14

    Licia Ronzulli, Member Of The European Parliament, Has Been Taking Her Daughter Vittoria To The Parliament Sessions When The Girl Was Just Over A Month Old

    Licia Ronzulli, Member Of The European Parliament, Has Been Taking Her Daughter Vittoria To The Parliament Sessions When The Girl Was Just Over A Month Old

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    Madeleine Flowers
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Vittoria is absolutely adorable! And that is so sweet!

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    #15

    He’s On His First Snow Adventure. Got Tired Immediately And Had To Be Carried The Rest Of The Way.

    He’s On His First Snow Adventure. Got Tired Immediately And Had To Be Carried The Rest Of The Way.

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    David Webb
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Those ears.

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    Never miss a story that brings joy to the world. Add us on Google

    #16

    Motherhood

    Motherhood

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    DUN DUN (she/her)
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Defeat Accepted

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    #17

    "I'm A Disney Princess Now"

    "I'm A Disney Princess Now"

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    (T)reacherou(S)
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    So tiny! ☺️

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    #18

    Looter Boy - This Dog Was Photographed After The Hurricane Hit Looting A Big Bag Of Dog Food And Embracing The Life Of Survival

    Looter Boy - This Dog Was Photographed After The Hurricane Hit Looting A Big Bag Of Dog Food And Embracing The Life Of Survival

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    Bruno Madrigal
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Animal version of Rambo?

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    #19

    Cat Accepts Duck Religon

    Cat Accepts Duck Religon

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    (T)reacherou(S)
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    The eyes! 💙

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    #20

    The Best Way To Advertise Your Garage Sale Nearby

    The Best Way To Advertise Your Garage Sale Nearby

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    troufaki13
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    He's mad because he's not getting paid enough in wet food!

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    #21

    That Puppy Life

    That Puppy Life

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    Luther von Wolfen
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

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    #22

    I'll Just Become A Couch Then

    I'll Just Become A Couch Then

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    GoodWolf
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Why is there a polar bear on the couch

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    #23

    "We're A Plant Now"

    "We're A Plant Now"

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    gay insomniac assassin panda
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    meawndrake?

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    #24

    His Baby Wears A Head-Shaping Helmet So He's Got The Whole Family Wearing Helmets Now

    His Baby Wears A Head-Shaping Helmet So He's Got The Whole Family Wearing Helmets Now

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    Evelyn Ann
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    That is lovely commiseration

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    #25

    My Lamb Doesn’t Like To Be Alone, So He Coaxed The Dog Into The Bathroom While I Was In The Shower And Butted The Door Shut... So All Three Of Us Could Be In My Tiny Bathroom... My Favorite Trip Hazards...

    My Lamb Doesn’t Like To Be Alone, So He Coaxed The Dog Into The Bathroom While I Was In The Shower And Butted The Door Shut... So All Three Of Us Could Be In My Tiny Bathroom... My Favorite Trip Hazards...

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    Rage of Aquarius
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Is your name Mary?

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    #26

    I’m Baby Jesus

    I’m Baby Jesus

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    English Pigeon
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    It looks tiny. 😂

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    #27

    College Life

    College Life

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    MarmotArchivist
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Typical college student.

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    #28

    Watchtower

    Watchtower

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    Banana Peehole
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    What a most beautiful picture

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    #29

    A Boston Terrier That Hates Getting Its Nails Clipped Is Resigned To Its Fate

    A Boston Terrier That Hates Getting Its Nails Clipped Is Resigned To Its Fate

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    MarmotArchivist
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This is the home version of those cow hammocks used for hoof care.

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    #30

    Liquid 4 Life

    Liquid 4 Life

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    Banana Peehole
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Awesome box of Cat!

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    #31

    There's Physics And There's Cat Physics

    There's Physics And There's Cat Physics

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    BasedWang12
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    got kicked outta the puurty

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    #32

    I Guess I'm A Sugar Glider Tree Now

    I Guess I'm A Sugar Glider Tree Now

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    Madeleine Flowers
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Awww!

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    #33

    I Am A Hat

    I Am A Hat

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    Beth S
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Real life depiction of "asshat"

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    #34

    This Is My Life Meow

    This Is My Life Meow

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    Harrison Miller
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    awwww, little floof

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    #35

    I Can't Move Because It's Against Animal Law, Rules Are Rules

    I Can't Move Because It's Against Animal Law, Rules Are Rules

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    Janina Prado
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I believe it's also in the Bible. "Tho shallest not disturb the slumber of thy furred family member." Or something like that. I'm paraphrasing here.

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    #36

    Too Hot Out. Turning Into A Rotisserie Chicken.

    Too Hot Out. Turning Into A Rotisserie Chicken.

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    lucygoosey0903
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Animorphs

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    #37

    We Got Bored And Our Cat Is A Heavy Sleeper, So We Helped Him Live Up To His Nickname

    We Got Bored And Our Cat Is A Heavy Sleeper, So We Helped Him Live Up To His Nickname

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    Zion joy heperi
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Cracker? Cute kitty

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    #38

    Play With Crocs Long Enough And You Become Them

    Play With Crocs Long Enough And You Become Them

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    troufaki13
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    He's practicing to be a Queen's Guard!

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    #39

    "What's England Like?"

    "What's England Like?"

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    gay insomniac assassin panda
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I do not know what to say.

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    #40

    Reevaluating His Occupational Choices Right Here

    Reevaluating His Occupational Choices Right Here

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    That sarcastic asshole
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Hahahah 🤣

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    #41

    Bill Gates Waiting In Line For A Burger Like A Normal Citizen

    Bill Gates Waiting In Line For A Burger Like A Normal Citizen

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    finisz
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Why, isn't he?

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    #42

    You're Bottles Now

    You're Bottles Now

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    Harrison Miller
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    10/10 would drink

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    #43

    “I Need A Price Check!”

    “I Need A Price Check!”

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    MarmotArchivist
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Priceless

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    #44

    Looks Like I'm One Of Them Now

    Looks Like I'm One Of Them Now

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    gay insomniac assassin panda
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    a stray cat that we call cow (for obvious reasons) used to be scared off by my mother, but now she (my mother) lets cow stay to hunt mice.

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    #45

    You Have To Either Wipe Or Walk Away Without Wiping. Both Choices Aren’t Pleasant

    You Have To Either Wipe Or Walk Away Without Wiping. Both Choices Aren’t Pleasant

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    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Easy. Walk away. I can buy new underwear.

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    #46

    So Fluffy!

    So Fluffy!

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    Elizabeth Elliot
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I can imagine the purring and kneading..

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    #47

    This Duck Couple Hit The Jackpot

    This Duck Couple Hit The Jackpot

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    Madeleine Flowers
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    BUUUUUUUT, too much bread isn't good for ducks because it doesn't have the right nutrients and can make them weak and unable to fly.

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    #48

    This Is Fine

    This Is Fine

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    Toea Muresan Iulia
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    LOOOL

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    #49

    "King Good Boy" To You, Peasants

    "King Good Boy" To You, Peasants

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    GoodWolf
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    *wags regally*

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    #50

    Guy Locks His Head In A Cage In An Attempt To Give Up Smoking. His Wife Has The Only Key And Only Opens It For Meals

    Guy Locks His Head In A Cage In An Attempt To Give Up Smoking. His Wife Has The Only Key And Only Opens It For Meals

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    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    What happens when they want to draw the bingo numbers though?

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    #51

    He’s Enjoying A Nap On A Sponge Bed With A Paper Towel Pillow And Cover

    He’s Enjoying A Nap On A Sponge Bed With A Paper Towel Pillow And Cover

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    K Witmer
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Do birds like to sleep like this?

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    #52

    Floater Baby - Mother Who Was Waiting For Rescue During The Hurricane Shared A Picture Of Her Baby Floating In A Large Plastic Container

    Floater Baby - Mother Who Was Waiting For Rescue During The Hurricane Shared A Picture Of Her Baby Floating In A Large Plastic Container

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    Libstak
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Moses 2.0

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    #53

    This Baby Tortoise Wearing A Raspberry

    This Baby Tortoise Wearing A Raspberry

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    best turtle
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    so you can put turtles in a costume

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    #54

    One Of These Things Is Not Like The Others!

    One Of These Things Is Not Like The Others!

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    Lord Mysticlaw
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    But who can resist napping with puppies??

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    #55

    I Am Pillow Now

    I Am Pillow Now

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    best turtle
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    the turtle is doing the scary look

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    #56

    I'm A Tax-Paying Citizen Taking Public Transport Now

    I'm A Tax-Paying Citizen Taking Public Transport Now

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    A.J Milne
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This is a when you see it" image

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    #57

    What Goes In Doesn’t Always Come Out

    What Goes In Doesn’t Always Come Out

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    Hazel Wasil
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    OOF!

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    #58

    This Is Fine...

    This Is Fine...

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    Madeleine Flowers
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Is the dog's name Homer by any chance?

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    #59

    "Your Master Has Arrived. Step Aside Peasants."

    "Your Master Has Arrived. Step Aside Peasants."

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    BasedWang12
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    there might be a duel because apparently that dog in the picture is the master

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    #60

    Police Duty Already?

    Police Duty Already?

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    Shelli Aderman
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    The goobest of puppers! 💕

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    #61

    I Guess I'm A Christmas Tree Now

    I Guess I'm A Christmas Tree Now

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    Kendra Miller
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Adorbs

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    #62

    When You're Not Her Favourite Child Anymore

    When You're Not Her Favourite Child Anymore

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    Hopefulhippo
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Priorities

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    #63

    Mistakes Were Made

    Mistakes Were Made

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    Zion joy heperi
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Cone of shame

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    #64

    This Alligator

    This Alligator

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    Dawn Depietro
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Not even he that hungry

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    #65

    So They Brought A Dog To My Daughter's Kindergarten...

    So They Brought A Dog To My Daughter's Kindergarten...

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    best turtle
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    the dog looks so concerned

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    #66

    Recently Got Specs And No One Told Me This

    Recently Got Specs And No One Told Me This

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    Laura Mende (Human)
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Try wearing a mask... Sooooo much fun. Not.

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    #67

    Recycle

    Recycle

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    Rage of Aquarius
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Let them eat cake!

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    #68

    "I Guess I'm Part Of My Human's Crew Now"

    "I Guess I'm Part Of My Human's Crew Now"

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    Rage of Aquarius
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Cute!

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    #69

    This Is Duke. Duke Tried To Go Through The Cat Door

    This Is Duke. Duke Tried To Go Through The Cat Door

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    finisz
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Yeah....dogs are less liquid, than cats.

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    #70

    Guess I'm Your Pottery Supervisor

    Guess I'm Your Pottery Supervisor

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    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    Unchained Melody plays in the background.

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    #71

    Guess I'm Stuck Now

    Guess I'm Stuck Now

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    Madeleine Flowers
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    To infinity, and beyond!!!

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    #72

    This Guy Bench-Pressing A Goose At L.A. Park

    This Guy Bench-Pressing A Goose At L.A. Park

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    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    "Bro, do you even lift goose tho?

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    #73

    Well...

    Well...

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    Greymom
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This scared the neck out of me until I realized they were stuffies!😅

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    #74

    “Do You Like My Hat?”

    “Do You Like My Hat?”

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    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Is that a Norwegian Blue?

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    #75

    I Guess I Don't Need Ten Fingers

    I Guess I Don't Need Ten Fingers

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    A.J Milne
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Bruh, that panther is flirty as hell

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    #76

    Just Some Dude Casually Chilling On The Ocean Floor Surrounded By Sharks

    Just Some Dude Casually Chilling On The Ocean Floor Surrounded By Sharks

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    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    The shark below him just farted.

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    #77

    I'm Soup Now

    I'm Soup Now

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    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Fatal attraction.

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    #78

    When He Really Wants To Be Part Of The Conversation

    When He Really Wants To Be Part Of The Conversation

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    dream of delusion
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    “so, how about that weath— ACK!”

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    #79

    Better Get Used To Working With A Cat-Arm Now

    Better Get Used To Working With A Cat-Arm Now

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    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    What a beautiful little kitty!

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    #80

    I Am Chicken

    I Am Chicken

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    Dawn Depietro
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I feel like chicken tonight like chicken tonight! Lol

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    #81

    I Bought It To Go On Hikes. She Hates Me

    I Bought It To Go On Hikes. She Hates Me

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    Russell Romick
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Why would you buy a human to go on hikes? And why would you strap one to your back?

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    #82

    A Bed Made Of Glass

    A Bed Made Of Glass

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    finisz
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I always knew, that cats are in fact liquid.

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    #83

    "Halp, Plz"

    "Halp, Plz"

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    MiniMaus
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    How did he even get there?

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    #84

    Fashion. Look It Up

    Fashion. Look It Up

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    Lord Mysticlaw
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    How to turn your birb into a tortoise

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    #85

    Having An Alcoholic Dog

    Having An Alcoholic Dog

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    Kira Okah
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    We had to be careful at county fairs with my kidhood dog - people would leave their cups of beer on the ground and in reach of dogs, and my dog would try (and fail, we didn't let her) to drink em.

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    #86

    Becoming The Human Stand

    Becoming The Human Stand

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    troufaki13
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    You're a cat-tree now!

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    #87

    I Didn't Sign Up For This

    I Didn't Sign Up For This

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    Rage of Aquarius
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Haha. Younger siblings are always trouble.

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    #88

    "Become A Dad They Said, It'll Be Fun They Said..."

    "Become A Dad They Said, It'll Be Fun They Said..."

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    Anirban Chakraborty
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Well they didn't say fun for whome

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    #89

    50% Bath Sink - 50% Carrot Stew

    50% Bath Sink - 50% Carrot Stew

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    snarkiest hot head
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    aww......... my heart!

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    #90

    Trash Boye

    Trash Boye

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    Samantha Mitchell
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Isn't it on the wrong way if he was trying to get into the trash?

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