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Attacking a crocodile to save a friend, getting a pink mohawk at 90 years old, getting a huge billboard ad to call out a cheater—this is just the tip of the iceberg of female awesomeness. They’re called ‘power moves’ for a reason. They resonate. They echo. They stick in your memory better than bubble gum to the pavement on a scorching summer’s day.

Scroll down to see the very best posts about women who deserve respect for their power moves, collected by the Bored Panda team. Remember to upvote your fave pics and don’t forget to share your opinion in the comments. And when you’re done with this list, you’ll definitely want to check out this (gender-neutral) article about awesome power moves.

Meanwhile, be sure to read Bored Panda’s exclusive interview with British comedy writer, aspiring pop star, and single mother Ariane Sherine, a woman of more talents than we could list. We had a chat with her about the indicators that you’re living a high-quality good life, why women shouldn’t be pressured to get married, and the challenges that women still face today in the West.

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Neerja will always be our hero. Posthumously, she was awarded 'Ashoka Chakra', India's highest peacetime gallantry award. She became first female and the youngest recipient of this award.

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London-based comedy writer and multitalented creative Ariane shared with Bored Panda what she thinks are the main things that help lead a high-quality life, no matter what gender you might be.

“I think four things are essential for a full life: being true to yourself, being kind to yourself and others, having fun, and working hard to achieve your dreams,” she shared.

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This Is 90 Year Old Suzanne Hoylaerts Of Belgium. She Passed Away After Refusing A Respirator To Combat Covid-19 Telling Her Doctors “Save It For The Youngest Who Need It Most, I’ve Already Had A Beautiful Life”

This Is 90 Year Old Suzanne Hoylaerts Of Belgium. She Passed Away After Refusing A Respirator To Combat Covid-19 Telling Her Doctors “Save It For The Youngest Who Need It Most, I’ve Already Had A Beautiful Life”

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“Also, stop caring so much what other people think (you learn this as you get older!). We know we’re on track if we’re happy. Emotional pain signals that we need to change something in our lives,” Ariane explained to us how we can gauge if we’re on the right path in life or if we should consider changing some things.

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Bored Panda wanted to get Ariane’s opinion on why some women are still pressured to get married as soon as possible, even in the West, in the 21st century. “Maybe not as soon as possible, but certainly at some point,” she said.

“I felt the pressure so badly, I went and married the wrong guy and regretted it,” Ariane opened up to us.

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

If ladies run too fast their wombs might fall out /s It’s the same with trains apparently - that was a genuine concern with the first steam engines, men worried the speed would make their wombs shoot out of their bodies!

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This Muslim Woman Took A Photo In Front Of An Anti-Muslim Protest Like A Pro

This Muslim Woman Took A Photo In Front Of An Anti-Muslim Protest Like A Pro

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

Muslims are actually pretty cool people, don't know why people gotta be so mean

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She also offered a good comeback for when a woman gets asked why she’s not married yet. “I guess the comeback depends on the person asking, but try sighing and joking, ‘I guess I’m just not over your dad!’”

According to comedy writer Ariane, there are still many challenges that women face in this day and age, even in the West. She told us that “there’s still a lot of misogyny” and the sexual assault conviction rate is “shocking.”

“In the UK, only 7% of cases get to court and convictions are only 1.7% when it’s estimated that 95% of perpetrators are guilty. There’s definitely still a lot of work to do,” she said.

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

They did a movie about this with Hilary Swank. What they didn't tell you at the end of the film, was the Kenny died 6 months after he was released in a motorcycle accident. Tragic.

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Writer and human rights advocate Elizabeth Arif-Fear previously explained to Bored Panda that women still face barriers to entry, sexist attitudes, and harassment because of their gender. This can occur in the workplace, as well as at home. For instance, there’s still the expectation that women ‘should’ be the ones to do the lion’s share of the housework, even if they work full-time jobs.

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Goldie Williams Was A Rebellious Woman Arrested For Vagrancy. ‘She Refused To Unfold Her Arms And Stop Making This Face For Her 1898 Mugshot - Omaha, Nebraska

Goldie Williams Was A Rebellious Woman Arrested For Vagrancy. ‘She Refused To Unfold Her Arms And Stop Making This Face For Her 1898 Mugshot - Omaha, Nebraska

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“If both partners are working full-time then they should be sharing the housework equally. Sadly, research shows that women still do more housework than men even when working. On a practical level, if a couple is committed to an equal level of partnership, drawing up a chore timetable can be useful, as can designating roles by working out who does what based on their likes and strengths,” Elizabeth said.

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Fan Wears A Ryan Reynolds Shirt To Meet Hugh Jackman

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This Is How You Stand Up To Government!

This Is How You Stand Up To Government!

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

Unfortunately, I suspect the cameraperson holds more power than the young woman, amazing as she is. Without it being documented, I doubt very much that they would have "lined up" to arrest her, she wouldn't have even had time to open that booklet. Recording for posterity (aka evidence) is what made them hesitate.

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“These attitudes go beyond chores. They are a symptom of sexism. In such a relationship, both partners are not equal. No woman should be expected to work two full-time jobs—one paid and one at home—while her able-bodied husband sits back and does nothing at home,” the expert said.

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

The bible doesn't even call this a sin. Even that ubiquitous Leviticus quote only mentions men and doesn't even call it a "sin".

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Aileen Grist
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not gay and I'd kiss a member of the same sex for someone holding that phobic sign

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

If there is a supernatural being that would cause everlasting torment to people because they love someone that is not a being should be worshipping, that is a being you should be fighting to defeat.

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Haha. Our God is a mighty and just God. He doesn't cause everlasting torment, those who choose to sin go there. He is the Alpha and the Omega, what he says goes. Lucifier tried to have an uprising against God with other angels. Now he was punished severely and not allowed into Heaven but only Hell where there is brimstone and the gnashing of teeth. Btw, you can't defeat God.....

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

These people literally live in fear of everything. Must be a sad life.

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Anton Kider
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Going to hell for loving someone ? Really sad ...

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No going to Hell for disobeying God. Why be sad? Everyone lives under their own consequences.

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kjorn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

2 words: who cares? as long as they don't pull guns from their purses and go rob a bank or shoot a dog.

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

I am a Christian who supports LGBTQ+ and i don't get why people think it's a sin. God told us to love EVERYONE

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Susie Elle
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Useless to fear something you don't believe in, right *shrugs* so YES

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Thorfin Wolfsbane
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Disciple: "Jesus, should we even love gay people?" Jesus: "Yes, you should love even those who ask stupid questions".

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

It would have been perfect if after their kiss, they had turned to the idiot and said "judge not, lest ye be judged... see you in hell a*****e!"

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

Yes, I do/ we do, thanks for asking. All my cool friends will go there - and all of them are kind, amazing people - so I'll have a fantastic company.

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

Love is love regardless of the sexual orientation, this is definitely not a sin.

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H Moore
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What kind of god punishes people FOREVER for one minor thing? Forever is not a long time, it's...actually...forever. Twisted. And in any case this hell thing isn't even in that book these people go on about.

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

The sin that ticked Jesus off the most was religious self-righteousness.

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

I'd do this in front of these folk with a mate even though I'm married to a guy just to make a point really.

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

Burn in hell... yay it'll be warm and i can have endless bbqs, pick sonething scarier like mortgage payments

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Jo Firth
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not a lesbian and yet I would have kissed any woman in front of that sign just to piss the idiots off!

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

As a religious person I will tell you... I don't care about your sexuality. If you aren't hurting anyone it's none of my business. I hate when people try to use the bible to judge others, because the bible also says we are not to judge others, only ourselves.

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

It looks like Summer in Australia, we are already living in Hell some days, lets kiss all the peoples.

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

WHY is that a sin; it's two loving ADULTS. More sin has been committed by people who SEE this as a sin. Sometimes I think whoever cooked up the threat of hell commited a sin by lying. If we believe The Golden Rule, which is included in a GREAT many religions, just worded differently, we have a better reason to be kind than any fabricated threat. I don't even like to hear people tell children that if they don't BEHAVE, Santa won't bring them anything. Poor old Santa gets a bad rap from that one.

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

Makes me really sad to think that so many people believe in something as bizarre as the concept of hell, or heaven for that matter.

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

2 humans happy VS someone full of weird hate who probably thinks about homosexuality a lot.

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

A sin is a sin, I cannot figure out why same sex couples are hounded relentlessly. And I do not think loving who you love is a sin to begin with.

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

I wish I was confident enough to wear a cute summer dress like that. Also, homophobia is ridiculous.

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

I wonder how many of these men get off to lesbian p*rn? Bet they don't care that it's a "sin" then

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Wednesday
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is not a sin... Love is never a sin. Hate is though, so they might wanna check that...

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

I admit these days that it doesn’t always feel like it, but love will always win, so Be Love ❤️

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Jason Boyd
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, signs like that in the middle of Sydney often get ignored!

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Mickie Shea
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, please reproduce this sin for me tire eyes a thousand fold and more. It's not only beautiful, it a natural.

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

Didn’t God say something about not judging others, or you’re essentially judging him & playing god yourself?

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

When I heard how some other Christians treat LGBTQ, I vowed that while I think it's wrong and a very serious sin, I would treat them as a Christian should and still be kind to them.

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

Aren't the ppl parading with flags and signs like that commiting a big sin too? If I remember correctly "Don't judge". So if they are not giving an f about the rules why should anyone else?

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

What are you gonna call all people who love their dogs and kiss them on the snoot? SINNER!

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Sarah R.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Bible doesn't condemn homosexuality or homosexuals, or anyone/anything LGBT.

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

As a Christian, I do believe that homosexuality is a sin. However, the Bible also says to love your enemies as be forgiving. I am NOT going to be hateful and aggressive to those of LGBTQ+ sexuality. Violence against them is ALSO a sin. Chew on that, homophobes.

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

You live YOUR life and let others live THEIRS. GTFOH w/that bs sign

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

So . . . she loves her enough to burn in Hell forever? This is a self-own.

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

I love that dude on the left i feel like he knows what's going on and is getting a kick from it.

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

What I love is no one around, other than the idiot, even cares. Everyone is just getting on with their day.

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I would rather burn in hell for infinite eternities, and then some, than pass on this sin.

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We Didn’t Know Because They Didn’t Want Us To! G Nbc

We Didn’t Know Because They Didn’t Want Us To! G Nbc

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

And of course we don't know anything about her unlike Paul Revere. What a load of crap. Once again, a woman did twice the job a man did and a man got the credit.

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“In today’s world, looking after the home and/or children is a full-time job in itself and such work needs to be shared. Families often have to rely on two incomes and women have the right to pursue professional goals—something which their spouse should encourage as part of an equal partnership,” she told us.

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

Wonder if she took him and a peach switch out behind the shed and taught him some manners?

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Mad Lass Wrestler Beating All The Boys With Her Bare Hands- They Don't Look Too Happy About It Either

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“Being financially dependent on a man is not a healthy or safe option. Spouses must be equal in opportunities and shared duties. As working patterns have shifted with the economy in the past decades, outdated sexist attitudes also need to shift. A women’s role is where she wants to be—just like a man’s.”

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According to Elizabeth, it’s not a woman’s job to pick up or look after her male relatives. “If she chooses to stay at home as the family is financially able to manage on one wage, that must be the couple’s joint decision. Even then, there must be mutual respect, sharing of responsibility, and a fair equitable division of chores.”

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

I'd also like to add...that when everyone is paying their respects you walk up to the coffin, look inside, and while walking away you press your ear and whisper, "he's dead, it's confirmed"

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

Sounds like the boyfriend had more respect for the daughter than the mother did.

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

It’s really not ok how many times this exact same scenario actually happens here in the UK, as police completely ignore bike theft. Even if you call them and say: “My stolen bike is being advertised online” they still won’t intervene.

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Rule Number One: Curtsy To The Queen Or Something. Rule Number Two: No Running At School Events I Guess

Rule Number One: Curtsy To The Queen Or Something. Rule Number Two: No Running At School Events I Guess

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

This has been used before and there were multiple posts pointing out that there were no "royal rules" about running in races at schools.

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Model And Actress Anita Ekberg, After Being Followed And Hounded By Photographers, Beat One Of Them Up. When They Threatened To Call The Cops, She Retrieved A Bow And Arrow From Her Villa And Shot Another Photographer (1960) The Last Thing A Journaliste Sees :

Model And Actress Anita Ekberg, After Being Followed And Hounded By Photographers, Beat One Of Them Up. When They Threatened To Call The Cops, She Retrieved A Bow And Arrow From Her Villa And Shot Another Photographer (1960) The Last Thing A Journaliste Sees :

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

How do you water for 20 minutes without the water overflowing? One drop at a time?

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

So is that the deaf persons way of covering your ears and screaming "I CAN'T HEAR YOU LA LA LA LA!"

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Power Move

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

Like when i asked my grandma how many times has she dropped her phone and she said "why would i drop it, i take care of my things". The look of disbelieve on me And my siblings eyes while all holding phones with cracked glass...

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