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Many people and businesses hate the term "influencer." Especially those individuals who attach it to themselves and start demanding rather than negotiating. However, the growth of influencer marketing often means they're still getting offers they do not want. To deter them away, people have begun to voice their disapproval both online and in real life. Whether it's a humorous post on Facebook or a stingy sign next to their establishment, one thing is clear: influencers have to adapt their strategies and communication methods in order not to lose potential customers.

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This Artist Greets All Influencers With An Offer

This Artist Greets All Influencers With An Offer

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#2

Influencer Tries To Get Accommodation For Free, They End Up Banning All Bloggers From Their Business

Influencer Tries To Get Accommodation For Free, They End Up Banning All Bloggers From Their Business

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The entitlement of some people still baffles me, I would never dare to ask anything for free, unless I was dirt poor and going to the soup kitchen or something

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#3

White Banana Beach Club Makes A Wild Suggestion To Influencers

White Banana Beach Club Makes A Wild Suggestion To Influencers

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#4

This Ice Cream Man’s Response To A Choosing Beggar Gives Me Hope For Humanity

This Ice Cream Man’s Response To A Choosing Beggar Gives Me Hope For Humanity

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Sick And Tired Of Influencers This Ice Cream Place Introduces A Special Offer

Sick And Tired Of Influencers This Ice Cream Place Introduces A Special Offer

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Influencer Claims Their Work Is Very Hard, Gets Shut Down

Influencer Claims Their Work Is Very Hard, Gets Shut Down

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James Thompson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lots of work doesn't mean that they aren't insufferable. Also, the term "influencer" makes me cringe. But at the same time, I'd like to get $500k for a single social media post.

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This Fake Guru Has 186k Followers And Always Post About How Much Money He Makes

This Fake Guru Has 186k Followers And Always Post About How Much Money He Makes

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#9

The Way They Started Their Letter Is Worth A Separate Post

The Way They Started Their Letter Is Worth A Separate Post

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#10

D Grade Reality Cook Tries To Offer Exposure To Award Winning Restaurant

D Grade Reality Cook Tries To Offer Exposure To Award Winning Restaurant

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Influencer Asks To Provided Food For 300-320 Guests For Free

Influencer Asks To Provided Food For 300-320 Guests For Free

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Katinka Min
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even I can feel the bruning insult at the suggestion to deliver tons of excellent food that was produced with much work and love, just to have it thrown away.

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#12

"I Guess I Just Lost The Biggest Opportunity Of My Life"

"I Guess I Just Lost The Biggest Opportunity Of My Life"

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes I'm sure this brand will sorely regret sending someone with 1k followers free products... The fact that they offered a discount was more than the influencer deserved

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SykesDaMan
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you need to call yourself "respected" repeatedly, I've got some bad news for you...

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Daria B
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The "you must be new to the game" part. Nope. If a company needs an influencer, they will be the ones to either seek out for these individuals and offer them a contract, or they will publish an announcement and pick from the best resumés. Yep, that's how it works. I know because my company works with influencers as well. They are hired PR people doing actual work. It might be fun, but it's work.

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Άρης Παπαδόπουλος
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Send me free stuff", "Umm honey", using then instead of than, 1k followers, Skeletor pic in profile, :F**k you"... I bet he's a Nigerian prince too.

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Analyn Lahr
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The good ones don't approach companies, the companies approach them. The really good ones are very discerning about which ones they end up promoting.

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Vicky Zar
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh the pettiness. If you think the brand isn't good, why do you want free stuff from them? Lol

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Kjorn
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

act just like a kid who ask candy by being sweet and nice and when he got a refuse it's all bitching.

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Julia Sandoval
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you have to berate people who don't want your "services", you might not be an effective "influencer".

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Paul K. Johnson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Skeletor avatar really tells me this person is highly professional.

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European other
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like the tantrum at the end when they didn't get what they wanted !

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Stannous Flouride
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, at least Skeletor would be easy to fit. Anything from size 1 to 14 would fit equally well.

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Id row
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how these spoiled a******s have a tantrum when they're told no.

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AzKhaleesi
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, then I'd take that screen shot and put it on every social media page i had WITH a link to that idiots pages. Lol

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Max L.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

a very respected influencer who use a cartoon profile photo ? what if he was unknown then.

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lemsip
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The 'influence' acts like they have schizophrenia. Starts off by praising the products and then when they don't get what they want then having a hissy fit and insults the products.

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Samantha C
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

shes a "respected influencer" but only has 1k follorwes lmfaoooooo

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Karen Klinck
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like that broad that flaunted her underwear at Chernobyl? That kind of 'respected influencer'?

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Aneese
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I keep getting the feeling that Influencers are the current equivalent to the Nigeria Prince scammers ... Scary how similar they are ...

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Julia
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I checked out after "honey"---these influencers really act like they doing us a favor by even so much as talking to us via DMs. How do you patronize someone who you are interested in doing business with?? Make it make sense.

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Redfox
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A typical narcissist. "But I am doing You a favour by bragging about YOUR product so I can get it for free and get a million likes and wear free clothes! How ungrateful you are!" >good luck<

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Aggalix
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Going to question whether this one might be doctored? Some of the message bubbles are not the same size and not in line with the others...

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John Sampson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Doesn't even know English! There is a huge difference between 'then' and 'than'. Don't rely on the spell-checker!

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Jaybird3939
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait, is she a respected influencer or not? I couldn't tell from her posts.

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Leon'
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Game is right! The vendor made a very gracious offer to discount her products and they didn't take them up on the offer. That's totally on the "influencer."

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wandile dludlu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have about 1200 followers, does it make me an influencer??? I WANT FREE STUFF NOW... GIVE ME FREE STUFF

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Susan
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ain't that good! I can excuse the use of f**k but ain't! Geez, my 8 year old granddaughter has better grammar than that.

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Sergio Serg
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, 1k followers and prob have 7-10% engagement. So, I guess this guy lost a huge opportunity of around 70-100 people seeing the post. I can literally get more exposure by standing in front of the supermarket for 12minutes like a BoysScout kid selling chocolates

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Rob Pope
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know its c**p like this that just gives humans a bad name. Honestly if you ask for something for free don't expect 100% return, or at least warn them you might have a hissy fit.

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Restaurant Believes This Influencer Has No Right To Review Their Place

Restaurant Believes This Influencer Has No Right To Review Their Place

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This Influencer Was Looking For A Personal Trainer That Would Pay Her For The 'Incredible' Opportunity Of Training Her

This Influencer Was Looking For A Personal Trainer That Would Pay Her For The 'Incredible' Opportunity Of Training Her

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My Friend Is A Photographer And He Told Me That He Usually Gets Tons Of Messages Like This One!

My Friend Is A Photographer And He Told Me That He Usually Gets Tons Of Messages Like This One!

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LuckyL
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ohh wow, such a nice and helpfull idea to have a trade (where she doesn't really have to do anything besides wearing something white...)

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Clothing Designer Is Surprised With Influencer's 'Great' Offer

Clothing Designer Is Surprised With Influencer's 'Great' Offer

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you have only 8k followers, you have no right asking for something for free and should just gratefully accept it if some company does want to work with you. Sure it's different when you have a million followers and an ad would reach a large number of people, but with 8k it's not worth it for any company

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Yelper Is Mad Because Restaurant Didn't Them Free Meal In Exchange For Potential Ig Exposure

Yelper Is Mad Because Restaurant Didn't Them Free Meal In Exchange For Potential Ig Exposure

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James Thompson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The level of self-absorbent attitude is so incredible with these people. I almost have a sort of grudging respect for the kind of chutzpah that it requires to make these sort of requests.

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Yeah I Need Exposure, But Not This Way, Also I Think The Amount Of Emojis He Used Is Scary

Yeah I Need Exposure, But Not This Way, Also I Think The Amount Of Emojis He Used Is Scary

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James Thompson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This sounds like some fort of scam more than a legit influencer (if there is such a thing). The grammatical errors and how the sender is trying to create a sense of urgency regarding the money being sent smacks of scam. Plus, it's not audacious enough to be a real thing. $10 is enough to make a quick scam worth your time but not enough that it'll be too hard to get people to pay.

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‘Influencer’ Bride With 55k Followers Tries To Get Wedding Shot For Free, Photographers Destroy Her With Sarcastic Response

‘Influencer’ Bride With 55k Followers Tries To Get Wedding Shot For Free, Photographers Destroy Her With Sarcastic Response

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Pamela24
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The cancer argument is just...ugh. Awful. And I have a problem to believe it to be true.

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Why Is It That When You Turn Down "Promotion!!!" In Exchange For Real Hard Work, These People Instantly Do A 180?

Why Is It That When You Turn Down "Promotion!!!" In Exchange For Real Hard Work, These People Instantly Do A 180?

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Likes Do Not Pay The Bills Ma'am

Likes Do Not Pay The Bills Ma'am

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Stannous Flouride
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And even a quick drawing does not take into account the years of education, training, and practice that led to the ability to create it.

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#23

"We Kindly Retract Our Wish To Work With You”

"We Kindly Retract Our Wish To Work With You”

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Katinka Min
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, at least these influencers were polite when their request was rejected.

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#24

Free Food In Exchange For Posts

Free Food In Exchange For Posts

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Traveling Blog Asks If They Can Feature A Hit Restaurant In Their Blog - Then Ask To Be Compensated For It

Traveling Blog Asks If They Can Feature A Hit Restaurant In Their Blog - Then Ask To Be Compensated For It

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Laura Worthington Of Laura's Little Bakery Is Sick Of People Asking For Freebies

Laura Worthington Of Laura's Little Bakery Is Sick Of People Asking For Freebies

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This doesn't sound like a social influencer asking for something but a company asking for something?

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#27

He Said He'd Fry My Router So This Is Goodbye

He Said He'd Fry My Router So This Is Goodbye

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James Thompson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fry his router? Where'd it say he'd do that? I'd like a bit more background on this. Especially because the person demanding free service is bragging about his 315 followers. I have somewhere around that many FB friends and I hate people and am the definition of anti social.

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For Anyone Who Wants To Know What Happened To Towie

For Anyone Who Wants To Know What Happened To Towie

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Tor Rolf Strøm
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whoa, I know violence is bad and all, but I'm feeling such a need to punch this person in the face.

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#29

New Tactic Against Influencers? He Never Responded

New Tactic Against Influencers? He Never Responded

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Bachelorette Contestant Wants Free Rent To Be "Live-In Influencer"

Bachelorette Contestant Wants Free Rent To Be "Live-In Influencer"

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Ellen
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, so because you were a contestant on one of a million reality shows, you're deserving of free housing?! Shaking my ^##** head

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