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Some days, real life feels less like a modern society and more like a glitchy simulation slowly losing its settings. The strange, the soulless, and the absurd blend together so perfectly it feels like we’ve woken up inside a dystopian novel, only with no thrilling plot, just quietly unsettling everyday moments.

That’s the idea behind the sub-Reddit titled 'A Boring Dystopia,' where people share snapshots of life that are mundane, bizarre, and a little bleak. These posts are subtle, funny, and sad all at once, capturing the weird reality of a world that sometimes feels like it’s lost its script.

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    #2

    U.S. Healthcare System

    Tweet discussing the sad and uninspiring dystopia of healthcare and travel insurance struggles for US citizens abroad.

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    Brittania Kelli
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've lived in the UK for 20 years and as a cancer survivor couldn't ever move back to the US. I take 7 medications a day. Because I would die without some of them all my prescriptions are free of NHS charges. In the US I would have to pay hundreds a month to survive.

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    #3

    I Already Didn't Like Texas, This Is Too Much

    Text post about a third grade teacher reprimanded for teaching legal and constitutional rights, reflecting a uninspiring dystopia.

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    Tamra
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The little goblin Stephen Miller has outright stated that children in the US will be "taught to love America, taught to be patriots". That should concern everyone. This is the most destructive presidential administration we've ever had, and we're only one year into the madness.

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    It’s starting to feel like we’re living in a quiet, slow-moving dystopia. Climate change is already reshaping our world, from rising temperatures and extreme weather events to melting glaciers and disappearing wildlife. The changes we see in the environment are just the tip of the iceberg, as the ripple effects extend far beyond the natural world and start impacting societies in profound ways. Everyday life, politics, and economies are all subtly, or not so subtly, being reshaped by the escalating climate crisis, creating a world that often feels surreal and precarious.

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    #4

    Yes, Let’s

    Images of American billionaires Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Warren Buffett with text about normalizing calling billionaires oligarchs.

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    Owen
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure if Bill Gates belongs in that picture. Considering all the time and vast amount of money he has spent on giving back to the poor, and building hospitals and schools over the world. He's the only one out of them I respect.

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    #5

    At Least It's Something That Will Still Be Relevant Outside Of School

    California will teach teens about workers' rights as employers continue violating them, highlighting a sad uninspiring dystopia.

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    Earonn -
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, shouldn't you teach them about that anyway? As part of their normal curriculum?

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    The World Bank warns that by 2030, climate change could drive as many as 100 million additional people into poverty. This isn’t just about numbers; it translates to families struggling with food and water insecurity, communities facing socio-economic fragility, and populations increasingly vulnerable to political instability. The effects of climate change compound existing inequalities, making the most marginalized even more at risk. From rural farmers losing crops to urban residents grappling with heat waves and water shortages, the human cost of climate change is rapidly becoming one of the most pressing social issues of our time.

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    #7

    The Horror

    Tweet questioning if a headline on powerful men burning the world down fits the sad and uninspiring dystopia keyword.

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    Earonn -
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably shows us how all the "Great Men" (and women, no differences here) who led their countries or empires into ruin were really like. Gosh, to think how many people die because of a few rich fvcks with hamsterpenis neurosis.

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    #8

    Ink Costs More Than Blood

    Social media post highlights frustration with technology, reflecting the uninspiring dystopia of modern life challenges.

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    martin734
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the customer's fault for choosing online ink. My HP printer works perfectly well with ink bought from my local supermarket and no subscription required.

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    #9

    Americans, Are You Okay?

    Tweet about the bottom 60% of U.S. households struggling to afford a minimal quality of life in a sad dystopian reality.

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    Earonn -
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    USA, you used to be the utopia, where "everyone was rich" (of course not, but you had in general such a higher standard of living, to us it looked rich). Maybe you want to think about general strikes? Or how about a nice revolution, French style?

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    Climate change also poses serious challenges to peace and security, especially in regions already struggling with instability. Changes in rainfall, rising seas, and shrinking natural resources can spark competition, force people to migrate, and put pressure on fragile livelihoods, increasing the risk of social unrest. In areas already affected by conflict, these climate-driven stresses can worsen or extend violence, making efforts to achieve long-term stability and peace far more difficult. Conversely, ongoing conflicts can hinder climate action, as infrastructure, energy systems, and agricultural resources are disrupted or destroyed, delaying adaptation and mitigation efforts.

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    #10

    Ice Pepper Sprayed A 1 Year Old Baby Girl In Car Window (Cicero, Illinois)

    Social media comments revealing distrust and conflict reflecting the sad and uninspiring dystopia we’re living in.

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    Tamra
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Virtually no information coming out of the government with this current administration can be trusted. Nothing.

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    #11

    Poignant

    Shoppers in a grocery store aisle with frozen food, reflecting the sad and uninspiring dystopia we’re living in.

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    Earonn -
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The extra money for these patrols could have gone into supporting people who lost their benefits, just saying.

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    #12

    If You Ever Want To Know How Morally Bankrupt The United States Is Look No Further

    Conjoined twins struggling with college tuitions and salary issues highlighting the sad uninspiring dystopia we live in.

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    Kylie
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So are they legally considered to be one person or two? Maybe they should get that ratified.

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    The environmental toll of climate change is perhaps most striking in the Arctic. Rising global temperatures are causing Arctic sea ice to vanish at an alarming rate of nearly 13% per decade. Even more startling, the oldest and thickest ice has declined by an astounding 95% over the past three decades, drastically reshaping this fragile ecosystem. The Arctic plays a critical role in regulating the planet’s temperature, acting as Earth’s natural air conditioner. Ice reflects sunlight back into space, helping keep the planet cool, while open water absorbs heat. As the ice disappears, less sunlight is reflected, more heat is trapped, and global warming accelerates, a dangerous feedback loop that affects climates far beyond the Arctic itself.

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    #13

    I Think We Already Had A Name For That

    Screenshot of a social media post discussing Gen Z and millennial employees embracing polywork amid sad dystopian job trends.

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    James016
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that having multiple low paying jobs as companies are allowed to pay you next to nothing?

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    #14

    Oh No. How Will Pharma Ceos Afford Their Yachts?

    Tweet discussing Chinese scientists curing diabetes with stem cells versus insulin industry, reflecting dystopia and uninspiring reality.

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    Zig Zag Wanderer
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, insulin is available cheaply in most countries. I'm never sure why it isn't just smuggled into America ...

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    #15

    Republican Congresswoman Makes Strongest Case Yet For Term Limits

    Older woman in dementia care home representing sad uninspiring dystopia in current posts and news.

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    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about the demented elected official living in the White House?

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    Both the World Health Organization and the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change have highlighted the growing impact of climate change on mental health and overall well-being. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and environmental degradation are not only physical threats; they also take an emotional toll. People are experiencing heightened anxiety, depression, and feelings of grief as they confront the reality of a changing planet. The psychological strain can be profound, affecting communities, families, and individuals in ways that are often overlooked but deeply consequential.

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    #16

    Aftermath Of A Trump Rally

    Parking lot littered with trash and abandoned chairs, reflecting the sad and uninspiring dystopia we’re living in.

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    LB
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also the content of a Trump Rally

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    #17

    Wisconsin School District Says Students Can "Become Spoiled" With Free Meals

    Children at a school lunch line with cartons of milk and packaged food, reflecting sad and uninspiring dystopia reality.

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    Earonn -
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Few countries hate their children as much as the USA. But hey, they loooooooooove, love, love their rich folks!

    Julie S
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They only care about them before they are born.

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    JoRo
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cannot imagine being a grown f**cking adult and choosing to deny children food. How on earth would access to a free meal at school spoil a kid? These are no doubt the same people that claim to be 'God-fearing Christians'. It genuinely makes me sick.

    Tamra
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pro-life, my a$$. I don't want to hear from any g0ddamned Trump thumpers about how "great" our country is when we have officials fighting against FEEDING OUR CHILDREN. F*ck right off.

    Sally Moen
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Btw, this really is real, I can't remember the reason besides the ridiculousness of "spoiling children with food". Talk about cutting off your nose to spite your face!

    Sally Moen
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know! Those spoiled little kids, all well-fed enough that they aren't falling asleep in class due to low energy from hunger! How DARE they have good nutrition when billionaires need that money for even more tax cuts

    Steve
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Save the fetus, m****r the child

    My O My
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But it is so f*****g important!!!!

    [>.<]/
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being an oligarch is no fun without the suffering /s

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    LB
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to downvote all of these

    Tamra
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I understand the feeling. It's all pretty disgusting.

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    Valerie Emanuel
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The so called pro life folks only care about the fetus. Couldn't care less about children.

    Child of the Stars
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are the same people who think you'll spoil your infant by holding them too much.

    Sue User
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And i am out. Great thread BP but I am living this dumpster fire. I am up at 3 am not sleeping and this is not helping, sorry.

    CP
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are the MAGA folks that love to force births then starve the child. I wonder if people are going to be upset that I pointed this out again. MAGA are scum for perpetuating this BS.

    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 day ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spoiled? No. Developmentally stunted? YES! Growing children need proper nutrition for not just their bodies, but also their brains, to finish developing fully. Malnutrition has been documented to affect bones, muscle, growth, and mental development. Starved children fall behind academically and cannot keep up physically with their better nourished classmates. W*F do the people who are against schools providing free meals to children think is happening? Maybe their own rich brats are spoiled rotten, and it’s all their (parents’) own fault, but poor kids are FAR from it. They NEED those meals, which are, for some of them, the ONLY full, nutritious meal they will eat all day—-and only on school days. Weekends, holidays, and summer vacation mean real setbacks for them. Man, there really so many punchable faces in our government. Line them all up, folks, and let’s everyone take our best shot at punching every single one of their lights out until, they cry “Uncle!”and reverse their cruel legislation.

    Rosecrucian Roeth
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are only allowed to spoil the RICH in Murica!

    Robert T
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Instead, underperforming children will be given treats in class when they do something good. New Trumpskies Child Treats (tm) are to be delivered on the backs of their children's hard-working mothers and paid for through taxes on their second and third jobs. /s

    Norfolk and good
    Community Member
    1 day ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Being poor builds character!" Says the millionaires from their mansion while paying the help peanuts.

    Fungus John
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a theory that they do this because a child won't learn properly if they're hungry, and if they don't learn properly they will grow up to be republicans. It's how they keep their numbers up.

    Big Chungus
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remember it's pro-birth not pro-life

    Steff
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This administration, tallying early which "worker/consumers" are "net assets"

    gvizzle_ 74
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Boy, these conservatives are really something, aren't they? They're all in favor of the unborn. They will do anything for the unborn. But once you're born, you're on your own. Pro-life conservatives are obsessed with the fetus from conception to nine months. After that, they don't want to know about you. They don't want to hear from you. No nothing. No neonatal care, no day care, no head start, no school lunch, no food stamps, no welfare, no nothing. If you're preborn, you're fine; if you're preschool, you're f****d.” ― George Carlin

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, school board, so it's all about character, isn't it? Especially so in this case.

    Fransanchez
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do footballers not get spoiled.....🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 So glad I'm in Europe.....

    Anne Roberts
    Community Member
    9 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. Children are "spoiled" by eating the one healthy-ish meal they may get daily. SMH. 😡 (Please note the sarcasm)

    Scott Rackley
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This might be the most vile one on this list

    Lara Verne
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's spoil kids with bare necessity!

    CK
    Community Member
    1 day ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're kids. They wouldn't be paying for their own lunch either way. How is it "spoiling" them if it's free for their parents?

    Steff
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does it? Humans grow and make other humans to feed the wealth of others for free. If those in power want a growing work force and consumers for all the superfluous sh!t they sell to enrich themselves then the Social Contract should be they help provide for them. We need to start demanding sh!t in terms they understand

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    #18

    Those That Made Bernie Sanders Impossible, Made Luigi Mangione Inevitable

    Comment on a dystopian news segment about political figures, reflecting sad and uninspiring dystopia in society.

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    CP
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is a play on a JFK quote, “those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable."

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    Another major consequence of climate change is its devastating impact on biodiversity. Rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events are disrupting ecosystems worldwide. Many plant and animal species struggle to adapt to these rapid changes, leading to habitat loss, altered migration patterns, and in some cases, extinction. Coral reefs, rainforests, and wetlands, some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, are particularly vulnerable. The loss of biodiversity not only threatens the survival of individual species but also undermines the stability of entire ecosystems, which humans rely on for food, clean water, and a balanced climate.

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    #19

    The American Dream

    Screenshot showing James Van Der Beek selling Dawson’s Creek merch to pay cancer costs, reflecting uninspiring dystopia.

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    Luke Branwen
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the US tho, an actor can barely be considered "rich" unless it's one of the most famous A-listers. Even if they make some good money from acting, they still have next to nothing compared to the top 1%.

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    #20

    When Tax Money Is Wasted, Companies Smells The Opportunity

    Workers paving potholes with Domino's logo painted on the asphalt as a reflection of sad and uninspiring dystopia.

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    Savannah greenleaf
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I honestly don't have a problem with this one. The potholes are getting filled in at least.

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    #21

    I Feel That I Should Share This

    Meme depicting US government enforcing a TikTok ban reflecting the sad and uninspiring dystopia we’re living in.

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    #22

    Babies Aren't Profitable

    Tweet about America running out of baby formula due to market control reflecting a sad and uninspiring dystopia.

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    Earonn -
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But pop them out! Birth! Give us babies! It's your duty! Bear! Bear! Bear! (in both senses....)

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    And it’s not just climate change shaping our world. It’s 2025, and while humanity has made incredible strides in technology, medicine, and connectivity, there are still areas where progress has stalled. Laws and policies in some regions continue to disadvantage women, limiting access to education, healthcare, and equal economic opportunities. Social inequalities persist, and systemic biases remain embedded in institutions, reminding us that despite advancements, the fight for equality and justice is far from over.

    #23

    Ah Yes, The Hate Dollar

    Business meeting cartoon showing corporate greed and monetizing public hate reflecting uninspiring dystopia.

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    TotallyNOTAFox
    Community Member
    1 day ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Form an activist group that claims to fight capitalism and praises socialism, produce merch to sell to the followers and ask for donations. If everything goes well, ask a socialist party for some government funds used - Well, that's how people make money from hating capitaslism here in Europe usually

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    #24

    Why Is The Birth Rate In America So Low??

    Woman working at a register while carrying a baby, illustrating the sad and uninspiring dystopia in modern life.

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    Earonn -
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I seem to remember that she was the boss of that store who was just helping out at the cash register. Still, doesn't change the fact that it's horrible how women are treated after birthing the children the state (and society) demand from them.

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    #25

    Felt Like This Belonged Here

    City clears homeless camp from public park to make way for fundraiser, highlighting sad and uninspiring dystopia realities.

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    #26

    Women=Cattle

    Mike Johnson quoted about duty to birth able-bodied workers, reflecting the sad and uninspiring dystopia we’re living in.

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    Vexed Panda
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This man's wife spends a lot of time deciding which shade of beige to paint the bedroom ceiling.

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    These posts serve as a stark reminder of the quiet dystopia unfolding around us, from environmental crises to social inequalities. They capture moments that are unsettling, absurd, or thought-provoking, forcing us to reflect on the world we live in and the direction it’s heading. Which one of these made you sit back and really think about the state of our world?

    #27

    Repo! The Genetic Opera, Coming Soon Irl

    Twitter conversation about dystopian tech abandonment with close-up of an eye featuring bionic implant reflecting circuitry.

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    Luke Branwen
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, that's why I'm always in utter dismay when I read how "Elon's Neuralink will allow paralyzed people to walk again". It's only gonna be another thing for that MF to capitalize on. Monthly subscription to your legs + ads played right inside your brain.

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    #29

    Innovation Under Capitalism Everyone

    Hand holding a pink disposable vape with a digital screen showing social media apps reflecting sad uninspiring dystopia.

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    martin734
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thankfully these disposable vapes have recently been made illegal in the UK.

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    #30

    Tldwte

    Illustration showing family and housing changes from the 1960s to 2020s depicting sad uninspiring dystopia living conditions.

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    Sally Moen
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We really are living like in the Great Depression, as folks commonly had boarders in their homes, and apt renters commonly had roommates

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    #31

    That's A Weird Way Of Saying Price Gouging

    Target store sign and McDonald's logo representing price gouging in the sad and uninspiring dystopia we’re living in.

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    Jack
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On the off chance Zig actually wants an answer: People are mad because these companies just admitted they were price gouging. They raised prices for no reason, and now they're lowering them because their attempted price gouging didn't work out. People are mad because they got jerked around. We're getting tired of that.

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    #32

    Jp Morgan New Headquarters

    Man walking alone in a large office with rows of empty desks and computers, reflecting a sad uninspiring dystopia.

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    Helena
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just looking at this picture is anxiety inducing.

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    #33

    Greatest Country On Earth

    Woman in a kitchen with numerous prescription bottles, reflecting the sad and uninspiring dystopia in healthcare costs.

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    Earonn -
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With...what - 1 in 3 people getting cancer at some point in their life?

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    #34

    Genuinely Dystopian

    Text conversation showing a social media manager by Amazon Prime Video apologizing for an accidental depressing message.

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    #35

    Unsafe Times…

    Young college student detained before Thanksgiving trip, reflecting the sad and uninspiring dystopia we’re living in today.

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    #36

    Prices Go Up Wages Stay The Same People Steal It's Not Hard To Figure Out

    Retail shopping carts in a store, highlighting the sad and uninspiring dystopia of rising retail theft and economic struggles.

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    James016
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you double prices, what did you think was going to happen?

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    #37

    I Wonder Why Birthrates Are At Record Lows

    Universal Pre-K and child tax credits blocked, millennials face childcare issues worsening labor shortage in dystopia.

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    My O My
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anybody else read "labrador shortage"?

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    #38

    Suggestion To Eat Pet Food - Hunger Hack!

    Notice on a community board about donating animal food to food banks, reflecting the sad and uninspiring dystopia we’re living in.

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    Earonn -
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Germany, the image of the poor old woman who has to eat cat food was *the* symbol of a dystopian world and a total failure of society. Just sayin'

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    #39

    Futurama Jokes Write Themselves Now

    Tweet by Joe Biden discussing union support, illustrating the sad and uninspiring dystopia in current social and political context.

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    Francois
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well to be fair that is not necessary contradictionary. In a lot of countries essential workers e.g. police, fire men, etc are not allowed to strike and that does not mean they are not allowed to be in an union.

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    #40

    *Cries In Recession*

    Pink Energizer bunny holding a battery with text reflecting sad and uninspiring dystopia about gifts including batteries.

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    quentariel
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do we count a gadget with four batteries as a four gifts then?

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    #41

    Sleep Pods $675/Month

    Three people socializing inside small sleep pods in an affordable rent communal apartment, reflecting dystopia living conditions.

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    Bec
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So my old bunk bed is now an apartment?

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    #42

    This Is Fine

    Man with an American flag on his shirt attempting to stop a large water leak labeled skyrocketing childhood poverty humorously showing dystopia.

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    Corvus
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, not nothing. Raiding schools, deporting people to dеath camps abroad, shooting civlian fishing boats with no evidence, and generally being a menace to humanity.

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    #43

    It’s Giving Burger King Employees Having To Tell You “You Rule!”

    Post about Target store employees now required to smile and greet customers reflecting sad uninspiring dystopia.

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    #44

    This Used To Be A Small Child’s Play Area, Now It’s A Parking Lot For Paid Kids Strollers

    Children's motorized strollers lined up in a shopping mall, reflecting the sad and uninspiring dystopia environment.

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    Sally Moen
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, my local mall has these annoying things

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    #45

    This Man Unhinged

    Headline from Insider about DeSantis signing a law creating hurdles for undocumented workers, reflecting uninspiring dystopia.

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    Earonn -
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tbh, who wants to live in a red state? That sounds awful. Women should relocate themselves, too.

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    #46

    Want A Sandwich? Prepare To Have Your Biometrics Sold For Profit

    Sign on store window warning customers that biometric identifier information like facial recognition, eye scans, and voiceprints is collected.

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    #47

    Imagine Encouraging Consumers To Split Payments Of An Overpriced And Overhyped Brand Of Lip Balm

    Set of Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Minis displayed with packaging, illustrating consumer goods in a sad and uninspiring dystopia.

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    JoRo
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    1 day ago

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    This is actually beneficial, providing the purchaser has willpower and doesn't rack up multiple payments across different stores without appreciating all the payments add up.

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    #48

    Slop For Any Budget

    Micro meal including micro beefy burrito, crinkle-cut fries, and one donut bite highlighting sad uninspiring dystopia.

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    Bec
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually appreciate a smaller option as opposed to the traditional American excess.

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    #49

    An Ad Targeting Lonely People Desperate Enough To Meet With Strangers For The Holidays

    Hand holding smartphone showing dating app profile, highlighting sad and uninspiring dystopia in modern life.

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    Sally Moen
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand the language used here. Why is is "desperate" for folks to want to join others that host holiday meals, but not for folks that want to find a mate on dating apps? It's not in either case. It might seem weird to eat with strangers, but many a hungry person enjoys a hot meal with others at church dinners. It might seem embarrassing to some, but a lot of folks really enjoy eating dinner with others

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    #50

    Behold.. Idaho Public Libraries Require ID Now. Knowledge And Thinking Is The Enemy Apparently

    Stop sign with rules in a dystopian setting requiring ID, library card, or guardian affidavit to enter library.

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    Savannah greenleaf
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just to entered the restricted 18+ section. Not the whole library.

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    #51

    AI Alegria Coffee Ad

    Illustration of hands pouring coffee with the phrase about coffee memories reflecting the sad and uninspiring dystopia.

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    Sally Moen
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That graphic is confusing me. What is being poured, and from what?

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