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Pride Month 2022 has kicked off, and the LGBTQ+ communities are celebrating the freedom to be themselves. Which, even though it's the 21st century, is still apparently threatening to some people.

I know it sounds absurd, but take the subreddit "Are the Straights OK?" for example. Its members regularly discover posts that discriminate against minorities, and often do so in a way that resembles all those toxic cliches from 25, 75, and even a few hundred years ago.

Continue scrolling to check out what statements have recently appeared on the subreddit and fire up Bored Panda's older publication on it for more similar jibberish if you want to go down the rabbit hole even deeper.

Given all the problems they have, you might be surprised that wealth creation, according to new research from Merrill Lynch, is actually happening at a faster pace among diverse communities, including the black, Latino, and specifically, the LGBTQ+.

The study focused on "affluent households," which, according to the three reports from Merrill Lynch, means US households earning more than $125,000. Affluent gay, lesbian, and transgender households saw their net worth skyrocket by a whopping 76% since 2015. (For comparison, the average "affluent" home saw its wealth grow by 53% during this time frame.)

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Sasha
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Forget the boys, half the reason cited for those rules are the teachers. We apparently trust men less than i do my dog with a sandwich on my coffee table, but women are too emotional for presidency

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Nyx
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Of course. As long as it's not born, it's a person and they want to protect it. As soon as it's born, it's a burden and they don't care anymore.

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"As a gay financial planner, I have seen the difference in family dynamics between my hetero clients and LGBTQ+ clients," David Rae wrote in Forbes. "About one-third of LGBTQ+ respondents said family members did not support them. While I believe acceptance is improving, it is not a given."

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"LGBTQ+ Americans tend to get married later, and if they have children, they tend to have them later in life. Additionally, the cost of starting a family for LGBTQ+ individuals is usually much more expensive on average. That being said, for same-sex couples who don't have children, there is a lot more money to go around, which can make it easier to live a fabulous gay lifestyle while at the same time still building wealth."

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Better To Be Silent And Assumed A Fool Than To Speak Up And Remove All Doubt

Better To Be Silent And Assumed A Fool Than To Speak Up And Remove All Doubt

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Swimsuits

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of how nipples are censored, only if they are female... even though they are anatomically identical to male ones.

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*gasp* Women Have... Veins?! Impossible!!

*gasp* Women Have... Veins?! Impossible!!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Women with veins, how unnatural... next thing you're gonna tell me women can poop. It's crazy!

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Matt Walsh Is A Controlling A**hole And Jeffrey Combs Is An Absolute Gem

Matt Walsh Is A Controlling A**hole And Jeffrey Combs Is An Absolute Gem

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It's also important to point out that the LGBTQ+ community is still highly diverse, with members at the top and bottom of the income and wealth spectrums.

Merrill conducted an in-depth study to help understand the financial planning needs of the LGBTQ+ community. The study also explored the financial challenges that members of the LGBTQ+ community overcame. 'Diverse Viewpoints: Exploring Wealth in the LGBTQ+ Community' is just one in a series of studies that Merrill has commissioned.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This made me tear up. The poor boy. I'm glad the mother stood up for her son and left the mother-effer!

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Nope, Definitely Not Ok, It's A Freaking Blanket!

Nope, Definitely Not Ok, It's A Freaking Blanket!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ouch that would have seriously hurt. That's a lovely blanket and beautiful colours. Sorry you went through that. :(

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"There is fear throughout the LGBTQ+ community about growing old alone," Rae said. "I could easily make a joke here about the fear of looking old, but this is a serious issue for many in the LGBTQ+ community. As a group, we face many challenges as we age."

"One pertinent question is, 'Who will look after us as we age.' LGBTQ+ folks are a third more likely to be concerned about paying for long-term care costs when compared to the general public. For one thing, long-term care is extremely expensive. Also, there is pervasive discrimination within many elder care facilities, both from residents and staff. These issues can be even more problematic for the transgender community and those living with HIV. I've spoken with many gay and lesbian seniors who have essentially gone back into the closet in their retirement communities."

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Why Can't Women Just Enjoy Their Boobies? Their Super Stuffed Up Milkies? Their Honker Wonker Doinky Bonkies?

Why Can't Women Just Enjoy Their Boobies? Their Super Stuffed Up Milkies? Their Honker Wonker Doinky Bonkies?

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Argle Bargle
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ask him to strap two pumpkins to his chest for a day and see what he thinks by 5pm.

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Sebastian Richter
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So If you're walking around with a big booger hanging out your nose... Wear it like a man!

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Ah Yes, Misogynistic Christmas Cards For All!

Ah Yes, Misogynistic Christmas Cards For All!

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K- THULU
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gotta stop them from running away and screaming for help....what a fkn piece of sht!

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Argle Bargle
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Happy Hostages to you, I guess, and a Merry Misoginist to all.

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Alicia M
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't believe this wife and mother of two daughters would submit to this photo. Smdh

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Some people have a sense of humor and have the ability to find fun in self reflection.

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Kayjunmoon
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What the absolute...? I must be missing a joke or something?

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Tamra
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This kind of holiday photo has been something of a trend lately. The father holding up that sign, everyone else with mouth taped up, indicating that he finally has "peace", because he shut everyone else up. It's fairly disgusting.

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Killer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Christians (American Evangelical) hate the Muslims yet they want to turn America into Iran or Afghanistan

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Katie Lutesinger
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay, how many dead women does this guy have buried under the house?

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gridsleep
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The one before this was about people who confuse Homo Sapiens with homosexual. This entire article appears to be about people who confuse misogyny with homophobia.

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LeeAnne B
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mom allowed her daughters to be bound and silenced. I'm horrified. She can decide for herself how she wants to be seen but she should not decide that for her girls.

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censor
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ironically, about 99.99% of wars are caused by men. so... yah. If you want peace on earth, swap the bindings

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Shelby Jackson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What exactly do they think they are teaching their daughters? This is absolutely disgusting.

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Queen Boudicca
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those poor girls... I would hate for the most important man in my life to think of me that way.

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LSR
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Son of b***h passes the lotion for each one of it to put it on its skin. Else, they get the hose.

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LynzCatastrophe
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dad, many years ago, introduced my mom, myself and my sister in this order as "this is slave numer one, slave number 2, and slave number 3. Slave number 3 doesn't work as hard as slave numbers 1 and 2 (number three was little sister). Mom seemed to find it funny and so did sister. I wasn't thrilled.

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necessary cephalopod
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This genuinely chilled me. This dude is one step away from being a multiple murderer.

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dee dee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow what a turd. I hopethis woman and the kids are okay and left somewhere he cannot find them

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Phoebe Stein
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And the children too!? Woman please tell me you're filing for a divorce with this sexist moron.

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JP Purves
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't see in the photo, but their feet are probably bound.

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Kate Jones
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The shocking part isn't that guys would do this but that women would volunteer to do it and allow their daughters to do it, too. Looks like the start of a beheading video.

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Jaguarundi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This makes me wonder how he casually abuses them when it's not for a photo-op.

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Travis Fox
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can see the joke he was trying to make.. it's unfortunate they only had girls. Picture it with boys instead. I may get flack for saying it, but I think he's an idiot instead. Peace *and quiet) on earth achieved with duct tape. I'll see myself out now

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Celesta
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this woman ever wakes the hell up and decides to file for divorce, this photo is all the evidence she needs.

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Allison B
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The kids look scared to me, but the mom just looks extremely annoyed and exasperated. I mean I would be too if I lived with a creepy guy like that!

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Cara G
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This just gives off family annihilator vibes. Why on earth would the woman go along with this nonsense and allow it to be done to the children unless she is terrified of this man?

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C E
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This pisses me off soooooo much. Look at their sad little faces! Grrrrrrrrrr!

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Psycho Cat
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this supposed to be funny? Muricans like this guy shouldn't be allowed to travel anywhere or contact people from any other country...

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Cerise Hood
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think another mother pulled a stunt like this and it backfired in her face.

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The US Department of the Treasury says that gay married couples make more money than lesbian couples, and both gay and lesbian couples make more than opposite-sex married couples.

"It is pretty easy to explain how gay and lesbian married couples can make more money per year and at the same time be paid less for equal work," Rae said. "The proportion of dual-income households among gay and lesbian couples is higher than that of opposite-sex couples. You may have two lesbians earning less both because they are female and lesbian, but if both work full-time, they, on average, make more than the so-called nuclear family where the husband works and the wife stays home (don't shoot the messenger, I'm just pointing this out)."

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Cait Doesn't Get It, And Neither Do I Mate...

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Trillian
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok and I don‘t get that a grown woman wouldn‘t know „what to do with herself“ just bc her man is away for 2 (!) days?? Are you a toddler?

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However, in many places around the world people from the LGBTQ+ community still have to hide and even flee persecution for simply being who they are.

"Among 84 million people who are currently forcibly displaced worldwide, LGBTQ+ persons are particularly vulnerable and marginalized," the UN said in a statement in May. "Fleeing persecution and socio-economic exclusion, they often reside in countries that do not provide strong human rights protections or actively discriminate based on sexual orientation and gender identity."

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are also the incels that tell women they will treat them like princesses, not like those Alpha Chads.

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I Genuinely Find This Hilarious Especially Knowing The Original Creator Was Being 100% Serious

I Genuinely Find This Hilarious Especially Knowing The Original Creator Was Being 100% Serious

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"The structural vulnerabilities that LGBTQ+ persons face are intensified by their situation as migrants, asylum seekers, refugees, or internally displaced persons," the statement continued.

"Persecution from State and non-State actors, as well as socio-economic exclusion fueled by stigma, discrimination, armed conflict, natural disasters, and climate change force many persons of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) to flee their homes in search of a safe environment, where they can live authentically and fully exercise their rights."

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Women Are Such Mysterious Creatures, They Never Say What They Want

Women Are Such Mysterious Creatures, They Never Say What They Want

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happened several months ago so I blocked him after he kept trying to get me to date him. Now he somehow reached out to me on Skype and offline school will start in 2 days so now I have no choice but to see him in person

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That- That's Not What Loyal Is-

That- That's Not What Loyal Is-

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About Ice Cream

About Ice Cream

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, if she bites it it means a) she's got teeth of titanium and b) she's a frickin animal - I mean, who bites ice cream? (I... may have missed the point)

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When You Think It Can’t Get Worse You Notice The Glove…

When You Think It Can’t Get Worse You Notice The Glove…

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Both clearly having a laugh. Probably work on/own the farm and this is how they handle pregnant livestock so they're making a joke of it while letting family & friends know they are expecting. I think it a-moo-sing anyway.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am not often lost for words but.... . . ..but what a cockwomble, twatbadger of a person I cannot call him a man

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At Least He End It There

At Least He End It There

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, please end it! Good riddance. My God, I'm getting more disgusted by the minute reading this list 🤬🤬🤬

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Found Some Vintage Anti-Suffrage Posters That Show How Afraid People Were Of Women Voting

Found Some Vintage Anti-Suffrage Posters That Show How Afraid People Were Of Women Voting

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So basically they were afraid of ending up in women's shoes. Aha.

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Not Only Did People Get Mad About The Trailer, This Post Got Reported A Lot

Not Only Did People Get Mad About The Trailer, This Post Got Reported A Lot

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't really tell from the poststamp sized picture, but I take it the long haired groom is a woman, too?

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Ah, Poor Babies…

Ah, Poor Babies…

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think I can type " for fks sake.." for every post in this list....

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How Do You Even... What

How Do You Even... What

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Yeah, Don't Have Sex Before Marriage

Yeah, Don't Have Sex Before Marriage

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This Sign Above A Children's Toilet

This Sign Above A Children's Toilet

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Are They Serious?

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Definitely Not Ok

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're a bit more than weird buddy. A bit more than weird.

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I've Lost So Much Respect For This Elon Musk Guy

I've Lost So Much Respect For This Elon Musk Guy

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Elon Musk and Putin have a lot in common. Like how could anyone have ever believed they were halfways decent? Y‘all need to have your a*****e radar checked.

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Honey,that Sounds Like A You Problem

Honey,that Sounds Like A You Problem

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's sad that men are brought up to be so homophobic, that they don't even dare marry a guy in a video game. Meanwhile they go out with the boys, get drunk, f*ck each other on a dare and don't consider it gay at all.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Racist and Sexist all in one! And Homophobic! That has to be a new record!

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This Is At A Kid’s Stationary Shop

This Is At A Kid’s Stationary Shop

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I May Be A Sex Repulsed Ace But Once A Week Seems A Bit Much When Your Partner Dosn't Feel Sexual Attraction

I May Be A Sex Repulsed Ace But Once A Week Seems A Bit Much When Your Partner Dosn't Feel Sexual Attraction

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Instagram Explore Page Memes = Misogynist Memes

Instagram Explore Page Memes = Misogynist Memes

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