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50 Acts Of Harmless Vandalism That Spread More Joy Instead Of Anger, Captured In Random Places
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The internet never fails to surprise us. One moment you’re reading a doctor’s confession, and the next, you stumble across something as oddly delightful as wholesome vandalism. Yes, you read that right, vandalism that doesn’t destroy, but instead makes you smile.
Over on r/wholesomevandalism, people are sharing funny, clever, and downright heartwarming examples of mild vandalism spotted in everyday places. From cheeky graffiti to witty sign edits, these little acts of rebellion prove that sometimes, a splash of humor is all it takes to brighten someone’s day. Scroll on to see some of the most creative finds!
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#1
Yes!
Fitz_N_Fartz 4 months ago
Agreed, but it is the anonymity of the internet that makes them 'brave'.
G A 4 months ago
When people rightly looked on the perpetrators as being subhuman for their views, not because of any of their personal characteristics.
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#2
The Best Vandalism
Alexia 4 months ago (edited)
That's a veeery good idea., I'm thinking how to put it in practice in my city. There's this extremist, far right, pro russia party putting stickers with fasc1st symbols everywhere. And the police seems helpless.
Stephanie M 4 months ago
I love that this person took the time to actually do this, we all need to act more if we see hate spreading.
#3
Struck Me Hard
Michael Largey 4 months ago
The rich consider economic justice to be more dangerous than cancer.
Chewie Baron 4 months ago
When I watch true crime shows or documentaries about people killed in the war, I always think “what if they killed someone would would’ve cured cancer or some other really bad disease?” and it makes me more angry for the person/people killed.
AllRightyNowThen 4 months ago
Then humanity might have more time to refine itself before becoming immortal. Not necessarily a bad thing IMO.
When it comes to graffiti or any form of street art, perspectives can vary wildly. What one person considers vandalism, another sees as a vibrant expression of creativity.
This duality is what makes graffiti so fascinating and often controversial. Some view it as an eyesore that defaces public spaces, while others admire the skill, thought, and social commentary behind it. Understanding this difference is key to appreciating why people risk judgment to create it.
#4
Someone Vandalized These Parked Cars
WindySwede 4 months ago
just remember that if there is dirt on the paint, there could potentially be smol scratchmarks left after this 👍
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#5
From @heart_reacts_only On Instagram
Colleen Glim 4 months ago
It really is. I can’t imagine living inside some people’s heads with all the anger
Sue User 4 months ago
I have started randomly praising people. Saw a young goth girl in Walmart. Told her she was so pretty. Saw someone in grocery story. Told him I loved his nightmare before christmas pants. Said he got them at Walmart. I laughed and explained I had just came from there. I cant stop whats happenning in news ( usa ) but maybe i can remind people how good things can be and they wont want it burned to the ground.
Gina Oxford 4 months ago
That is a very good idea, I try to do it, but fail most times. I get so wrapped up in a book I am listening too with my ear bud.
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Me Too
WindySwede 4 months ago
US disagrees! /jk Se pic before dv! maxresdefault.jpg 
(And yes, the world needs to be this way, not the pic but rather kindhearted)
To get a deeper understanding of how graffiti captures attention, we spoke with Amey Piranker, a portrait sketch artist who has been practicing for over eight years. While Amey primarily works with sketches, he has observed the evolving debate around graffiti.
“Graffiti can be controversial,” he shares. “Some count it as vandalism, while others see it as an art form that gives voice to communities.” Amey emphasizes that intention matters. Artists use public spaces to tell stories that might not be heard otherwise. This distinction between creativity and destruction is central to appreciating street art.
#7
Darn Snakes
#8
This Is Nuts!
Trophy Husband 4 months ago
That's because scrat is the common man, working hard and being constantly denied basic needs. Nature is the rich people, company owners, and governments. Seen through that lense, scrat is amazing!
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Abby Louise Rexroth 4 months ago
The hook in the handicap stall at my former workplace, at just the right angle, looked like this crazy squirrel.
From an academic angle, Professor Andrew Kulman, from the School of Visual Communication at Birmingham City University, offers insight. “The key question is whether graffiti desecrates or enriches public property,” he explains.
“Many artists view public walls as the perfect platform for their message, particularly for social or political commentary.” Kulman notes that context and execution define perception. Graffiti can either challenge societal norms in a constructive way or appear as a mindless act of defiance. It’s not inherently negative; society simply evaluates the intention and impact.
#10
Some Pretty Cute Spray Paint In The Stairwell Of My Parking Tower On Campus
#11
This Trash Bin
#12
Jellyfish!
Auntriarch 4 months ago
My dog. He's had plenty of practice peeing down his own leg...
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Amey notes that public perception has changed significantly over the years. “Cities now often host street art tours and proudly display murals,” he says. “Graffiti is no longer just rebellious; it’s a celebrated part of cultural expression in some communities.” However, he adds, artists are often judged unfairly due to careless vandals. One poorly done tag can overshadow the thoughtful works of dozens of skilled creators. It’s an ongoing challenge to separate art from nuisance.
#13
New Zealand Getting Into The Festive Spirit
#14
Positive And Temporary. Here’s To Better Days Ahead
Lupita Nyong'heaux 4 months ago
facts. that's a sentence i never thought i'd see. imagine looking back on a pandemic year fondly...
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Apatheist Account2 4 months ago
One certainly didn't want to get everything that was around that year.
#15
I Am Grout
Responsibility is central to street art. “No true artist wants to destroy property,” Amey says. “We aim to transform blank walls into engaging, meaningful visuals. The process requires skill, creativity, and patience.” Artists must respect space while conveying their message effectively. It’s a delicate balance between freedom of expression and community responsibility. True street art encourages discussion rather than disdain.
#16
Projection
S Smith 4 months ago
I'm guessing you're practicing DARVO, accusing the victims of committing it. Shame on you.
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Found In A Carrel In My Schools Library
#18
On The Wall Of An Elementary School In Vancouver, Canada
G A 4 months ago
I'm still waiting on Trump and the nahzees to splatter when they hit the ground.....
DeoManus Argentem 4 months ago
That's a very common quote on motivational posters - I've seen in both schools and offices.
Mary Peace 4 months ago
I've seen a lot of these before, but not that one.
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“Artists often reflect societal issues through their work,” Amey continues. “From environmental concerns to political commentary, the medium gives voice to those who might otherwise go unheard.” This is why some neighborhoods embrace murals and even commission street artists. Art in public spaces can provoke thought, inspire dialogue, and add visual vibrancy to otherwise dull walls. It’s an example of how creative expression can benefit the wider community.
#19
Canadians Are Nice
DeoManus Argentem 4 months ago
At first I read this as "NKE lady" (Nike trades as $NKE) as in, "Just Do It"
#20
As Seen In My Neighborhood! :) (40 Years Ago, Klan Members Held Meetings At The Neighborhood Clubhouse.)
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 4 months ago (edited)
We have someone going around sticking a sticker that just says "Racism" to STOP signs here.
SchadenFreudian Psychology 4 months ago
I’ve considered doing that with the word “Trump.”
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A Helpful Vandaliser!
Nils Skirnir 4 months ago
Check for skimming and cash trapping devices if you go to either of these though.
chunky hoey 4 months ago
A bit helpful but it looks like there could be secret spy camera to trick you for your pin! Tesco little help.....
Yet, Amey acknowledges the challenges artists face. “It’s frustrating when people judge all graffiti by the mistakes of a few,” he explains. Spray paint can be misused, leaving random scribbles that detract from serious works.
Artists often have to work harder to prove their intentions are genuine. Public education about street art helps, as does highlighting the skill and vision behind it. Ultimately, graffiti is more than just paint on walls; it’s a form of communication. “We want to engage, provoke thought, and leave a lasting impression,” Amey says.
#22
It Really Does!
#23
Ol' Mum
#24
Some Wholesome Vandalism Found Under A Bridge
Jenna Kay 4 months ago
I have been having a really though time recently and had to change my depression meds (it's not been going well). This made me smile and feel less broken. Thank you.
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Caffeinated Ape 4 months ago
Reminds me of "If every pork chop were perfect, we wouldn't have hot dogs."
Trophy Husband 4 months ago
Yes, but remember this applies to the people reading it, and not to the bridge itself :)
Whether you love it or hate it, graffiti is here to stay. As Amey notes, “We don’t aim to destroy; we aim to create and inspire.” It can be playful, political, or emotional but above all, it’s about expression. Appreciating the nuance between art and vandalism allows communities to embrace the positive while managing the negative.
#25
If They Don’t Deserve You, Leave Them
Tha Monkey 4 months ago
Same. Most don't hate or even dislike me, just find me "hard to love". ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Godzilla
WindySwede 4 months ago
Prefer zilla over some who claims slaves are totally ok to have. Ladies are owned by husbands or fathers and you pay the owner if you hurt the lady. You should be s****d if you use clothes with mixed fabrics (linnen wool), also if you do not respect the sabbat. And many more things.
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Gary’s Support Continues!
Dusty's mom 4 months ago
Mosquitos like Gary. Chiggers like Gary. Fleas like Gary. Houseflies like Gary. Aphids like Gary. Boll weevils like Gary. Please stay away from me Gary.
Crazyspicychef 4 months ago
"I get my philosophies off of men's room walls."-Rodney Dangerfield
These posts show that mild vandalism can sometimes be clever, creative, and spot-on. Which one of these caught your eye the most? Share it with a friend!
#28
In An Underpass In Kassel, Germany
sturmwesen 4 months ago
way better than the soccer grafittis and scribbles here. They don't even use more than one color... just grab one and write in what looks like my writing on blackboards. the topics are bad quotes, soccer and wieners
sturmwesen 4 months ago
why not?it's common through music and pop culture
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I think that speaks volumes about the German people that the graffiti is in English and Arabic. I couldn't image a German person spraying graffiti on a wall, it's against the rules.
Load More Replies... Teutonic Disaster 4 months ago
What's shocking is, that's probably one of nicest spots in that city. It's ugly as hell.
Mary Peace 4 months ago
Next to the unicorn: "You spend most of your life inside your head. Make it a nice place to be."
Nicole Weymann 4 months ago (edited)
English looks/sounds "cooler" to kids (being online a lot they are way more fluent in English than we ever were back in the olden days), and corporate speech shares that opinion. At the risk of soundig "cringe" (another one our kids have adopted) our "Treffen" have become Meetings, our "Personalabteilung" gor rebranded to "HR", and we now have Benefits, Communitys (yes, plural with -y instead of -ies) and lots n lotsa Events with Catering . 🤷
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Found In Oulu, Finland, On The Side Of A Shop
Colleen Glim 4 months ago
Please do! Trans kids are already struggling in ways the rest of us don’t really understand. They need love and support like any other kid. Not hate and discrimination
JayhawkJoey 4 months ago (edited)
Their su!c!de rates are enough proof of the pain and discrimination they endure. Breaks my heart.
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Lukas (he/him, it/its) 4 months ago
Please, please do. It's so rare we get support from the people around us. I'm hardly a "kid" anymore but f**k... support would be nice
Tha Monkey 4 months ago
Upvote to counteract negative nelly. My "kid" is 27 y/o, and I still support them. Virtual hugs to you!!
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Mobey Drunk 4 months ago
I recently got a T-shirt along that line. "Respect trans folks or I'll identify as a f*****g problem".
Chilli 4 months ago
Respect trans folks or your pronouns will be was/were
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kaycee14 4 months ago
Graffiti in Finland is in English? Can people who see this actually read it? Honest question, not snark.
Pebs 4 months ago
Most people in Finland can understand English very well.
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Inservio Smurf 4 months ago
Protecting children from their youthful misapprehensions is part of parenting. Enabling psychosis is not protection, it is the abdication of duty. If your child believes he is superman and you let him jump off the roof, YOU killed that child.
Plentyofoomph 4 months ago
Sounds like you've definitely got an agenda there...
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queer isn't a swear or slur, why're you censoring it?
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Jaya 4 months ago
Tell me you have no knowledge about this subject without telling me you have no knowledge about this subject.
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Chilli 4 months ago
In place of a brain you have a copy of the 2001 box office flop Jason X.
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Hood Motivation💪💪
#31
There Are Always Going To Be Enough Seats At The Table For All Of Us
Zig Zag Wanderer 4 months ago
Why do you have a bear with you? Is it forcing you to write this, and you're begging for help?
#32
*Clap Clap*
Dan 4 months ago (edited)
Did you blow Bubbles as a kid? Cuz hes back in town and asking about you.
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#33
The Stalls In The Girls Bathroom At My School
Smeghead Tribble Down Under 4 months ago
Wow. Toilet graffiti has certainly changed since I was in high school.
Sue User 4 months ago
I have told this story before. Went to University of Maryland in early 80s. In the basement were bathroom with wooden walls. Tgere was graffiti from the 60s, talking about racism and the Vietnam War. I hope when they renovated they kept those doors , because " history".
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chunky hoey 4 months ago
Never had any of it in school. Any graffiti anywhere will be immediate suspension.
chunky hoey 4 months ago (edited)
Never had any of that in my time. Written all over anywhere will be suspended.
#34
In Charlotte, Nc Airport
Auntriarch 4 months ago
I would clutch my pearls, but I'm too pure to be wearing a pearl necklace
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#35
Do It
Nicole Weymann 4 months ago (edited)
Seems to be Deutsche Telekom. Figures. 😜
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#36
Someone Is Putting Googly Eyes On The Walls At A Children’s Hospital 😊
Natalia 4 months ago
No one said it was bad! The title says Funny and Harmless Vandalism
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#37
Let Boys Cry
Jenna Kay 4 months ago
A sad commentary on expectations. I have never thought this crazy double standard was okay. Woman can be stoic and strong, men can be kind and emotional, ... we should all be allowed to feel the full range of emotions without prejudice. I won't think less of a man who cries, or less of a woman who doesn't.
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chunky hoey 4 months ago
Boy may not cry. Because they weren't allowed to. But big boy do cry. There's nothing wrong with a bit of man tears.
#38
Helping People Quit
#39
I Found This In Brigus, Nl Today :)
Colleen Glim 4 months ago
It really does. Body can be healthiest ever but if brain isn’t healthy, life isn’t good
Sue Ellen Jensen 4 months ago
Absolutely. I've always felt if the body can get sick so can the mind.
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We All Need To Hear This From Time To Time
sturmwesen 4 months ago
"Don't k**l him, just make sure it sends the message"
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Rick Murray 4 months ago
In the words of my mom, quoting somebody else: This, too, shall pass.
#41
Aren't We All
LooseSeal's $10 Banana 4 months ago
Just roll with the punches. Good times wheel come back around.
#42
Found In A Bathroom Stall
Sue Ellen Jensen 4 months ago
I wish it didn't take me five years to figure this out with my last boyfriend. Maybe I'm too nice.
#43
Call Gramma
Colleen Glim 4 months ago
Please call gramma. Life is short. One day, you won’t be able to call gramma
Forrest Hobbs 4 months ago
Umm. Yeah. That day was more than 30 years ago...
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Auntriarch 4 months ago (edited)
My mother says, oh you don't have to come round every day. I reply, but I'm retired I can do whatever I like. But inside my head I'm thinking, I'm never going to be sorry I came round but I might be sorry if I don't. (And I don't go round literally every day)
Lady Chelsea (LadyChelseaoftheVoid) 4 months ago
please do. all my grandparents are gone now. 😥
#44
Found It At A Coffee Shop In Co
Colleen Glim 4 months ago
Naps are important. Sadly, I’m at the age where naps are almost guaranteed to be followed by nights of staring at the ceiling at 2am
#45
Saw This While Out Today And It Made My Day
Zig Zag Wanderer 4 months ago
Dune is an interesting take on this. Worth reading.
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#46
You're Good Enough!
#47
Blm
Arthur Waite 4 months ago
There's one of those along Hwy 9 in Ontario, where one of the tape bits has fallen off. Guess which one.
#48
The Hardest Forgiveness Can Be The Most Freeing. Seeing This Made My Heart Smile Today
Mommy Panda 4 months ago
Forgiving someone is not just for the other person. It is also to let go of the power someone holds over you by keeping a grudge.
Tyranamar Seuss 4 months ago
You can let go of a grudge without "forgiving." One of the most powerful things a therapist said to me was "Forgiveness is overrated." It was such an immense relief. I was feeling so much guilt that couldn't forgive. Knowing I didn't have to helped me let go. And that's the true gift.
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SchadenFreudian Psychology 4 months ago
Hard to do; but you can let it go, for your own peace of mind. You can be angry, and avoid that person, without dwelling on it constantly. You can get on with the rest of your life.
Michael Largey 4 months ago
"Forgive your enemy. But remember the b*****d's name." - John F. Kennedy
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Gracie Mae 4 months ago
I can always forgive, but rest assured, I will never forget and you will never get the opportunity to do *whatever* again. Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and expecting the another person to die, or letting them live rent-free in your head!
#49
Seen On A Park Picnic Table
#50
My High School Bathroom Is Pretty Wholesome :)
#51
Hospital Bathroom Inspiration
Colleen Glim 4 months ago
I beat it too. Wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. Cancer can go die in a hole
Yrral Spavit 4 months ago
Have beat it 4 times (leukemia, prostate, skinX2). I *really* need a new hobby :P
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Michael Largey 4 months ago
Frankly I would prefer cancer to stay as far away from my d**k as possible.
#52
I Will Be Ok
#53
Found At Pike Lake, Wisconsin On An Observation Tower
#54
Wholesome Graffiti In London
DC 4 months ago
Depends. In a somewhat just society, of course, there's no reason to support it. In OUR society, with corporations exploiting people, yet making obscene revenue, evade paying taxes, yet take every publicly funded handout they lobby, while even in rich countries, wealthier than ever before, some people don't know how to eat or how to buy crucial medication, I'd say snitch in a Mom & Pop business, but not at, like, walmart or so. Large chains all can afford to be stolen from by people who can't afford the abovementioned. I'd rather rob a box of Marcumar off the pharmacy than watch Dad's blood build up clots at his mitral valve (artifical, and I wouldn't actually SEE it happening), because that can be rectified in some way. Death can't.
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XenoMurph 4 months ago
Shoplifters should steal the cheap bread and meat tho. Especially from smaller shops. The big ones can afford to lose the branded stuff maybe. But don't be greedy even if you need the food.
Roxy222uk 4 months ago (edited)
Sadly the shoplifters where I work do not steal bread and milk. They steal bottles of wine and beer, mostly. Whatever reason they’re doing it for, it isn’t to feed themselves.
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In The Handicap Stall In The Seatac Airport Women’s Bathroom
Laura Lawson 4 months ago
Seriously, you f*****g t**t-waffle, get a life. You have no f*****g clue of how many asşholes like to get drunk on planes & grope the 'pretty girl' sitting next to them. Or how many people are sèx trafficked on airplanes, forced to travel from 1 place to another so men can a*****t them over & over. And you think it's appropriate to make a joke about this?!? And your last point just makes you look even more like one of those 'it was just a joke' douches.
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All Dawgs Go To Heaven
Colleen Glim 4 months ago
Cats better go too. I want all the snuggles with all my kitties in the afterlife
Blue Bunny of Happiness 4 months ago
And bunnies, although there’ll be less snuggles and more stamping of the feet and sitting with their backs to me in disgust because they didn’t get more treats…
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#57
One Of My Favourites
Amanda the Panda 4 months ago
My heart is a muscle and it pumps blood Like a big old black steam train…
#59
I Absolutely Will!
#60
In One My College’s Bathroom Stalls :)
#61
A Beach In Vancouver
Colleen Glim 4 months ago
Support your gay whatever. It’s not something they chose. It’s what they are
#62
Helpful Information, Found In A High School
Zig Zag Wanderer 4 months ago
Permanently stuck on "poop with friends" instead of "poop alone"
#64
Saw This A Few Weeks Ago
Forrest Hobbs 4 months ago
Mmm... That looks a lot like the UK. Me? Definitely in the UK, and I'd never heard of Bob Ross until I'd started reading BP.
Em Watson 4 months ago
Dad and I used to watch him on BBC4 each evening a few years ago - we live in NE England :)
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#65
Queens, New York
#67
Work In A Cashroom. Some May Not Consider It Vandalism But Technically It Is Defacing Government Property. Also The Misspelling Made Me Chuckle
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idek 4 months ago
At my school all of the bathroom graffiti says "f you" and things like that, but there's one specific stall that has a ton of wholesome messages like "we love all genders but girls rule the world" and "you are beautiful." its really sweet but unfortunately it got painted over this year :(
idek 4 months ago
At my school all of the bathroom graffiti says "f you" and things like that, but there's one specific stall that has a ton of wholesome messages like "we love all genders but girls rule the world" and "you are beautiful." its really sweet but unfortunately it got painted over this year :(
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