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If you like things tidy, living with other people is hard. You have to maneuver through their dirty clothes, go on a scavenger hunt every time you need a clean plate, and work part-time as a garbage collector. But if you're unlucky enough, you might move in with an individual that's impossible to live with. No matter if you're high-maintenance or chill as a goldfish. The Internet calls these creatures 'monsters'. And rightfully so. Who else could keep a potato in their cupboard so long that it starts sprouting? Or leave so much hair on the wall of a shower that you could make a wig out of it? Bored Panda has compiled a list of pictures that show what it's like to live with a monster so scroll down, check out their insane living habits, and upvote your (least) favorite ones!

While cheesy sitcoms may have convinced you that living with roommates is the best, truth is, there's much more to it. When you are sharing your space with someone else, everyday life is full of conflicts, compromises, and setting boundaries. There are, however, things you can do to make it easier for everyone involved.

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My Wife Hung A Nice Picture And A Small Shelf While I Was On Duty. Now My Eye Is Twitching

My Wife Hung A Nice Picture And A Small Shelf While I Was On Duty. Now My Eye Is Twitching

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Clear Communication from the get-go. Even though this is one of the most important tips for any relationship, it's vital for all roommates. You'll be spending a lot of time with each other, and you'll need to respect each other's needs and preferences. Ask yourself what you know about yourself already and what you expect from the person that's living with you. Maybe you like to blast music while you study, maybe you need some peace and quiet before you go to sleep, it doesn't matter, just figure it out and communicate these needs and expectations as soon as possible.

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Why I Keep A Secret Tube Of Toothpaste From My Wife And Children

Why I Keep A Secret Tube Of Toothpaste From My Wife And Children

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

My sister does the same so I also have to keep a secret one (otherwise she'll just use mine)

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Solve problems immediately. The best way to go about it is to tackle them while they're still small. Is your roommate borrowing your stuff without asking? Or maybe they're constantly leaving a mess behind them? Address issues as soon as you notice them and it will be easier to talk about them in a calm and friendly manner.

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I Lost A Loved One Today. I'm Not Sure Which One Yet, But Whoever Cuts Cheese Cake Like This Is Dead To Me

I Lost A Loved One Today. I'm Not Sure Which One Yet, But Whoever Cuts Cheese Cake Like This Is Dead To Me

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Be respectful when you're thinking about inviting people over. Even if you're an extroverted socialite who thrives among other people, your roommate prefers spending time alone. Bringing a group of friends to your home may be disrupting, considering it's their home as well. Talk to your roommate again, inform them about your socialization needs and make sure you don't overstep any boundaries.

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My Housemate Still Hasn’t Got Rid Of His Pumpkin From Halloween

My Housemate Still Hasn’t Got Rid Of His Pumpkin From Halloween

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It's okay if you and your roommate aren't best friends. Try to be pleasant and friendly to your roommate, but respect each other's personal space. There's no need to force a close relationship, doing so might cause strain and discomfort for the both of you. Go on with your life and if you connect, you connect, and if you don't, at least you get along.

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My Wife Never Finishes A Bottle Of Shampoo Or Body Wash Before Buying A New Kind And Leaving The Old Ones

My Wife Never Finishes A Bottle Of Shampoo Or Body Wash Before Buying A New Kind And Leaving The Old Ones

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"Flatmate Made Pasta, Then Left For A Vacation." (I Sort Of Want To Cuddle It)

"Flatmate Made Pasta, Then Left For A Vacation." (I Sort Of Want To Cuddle It)

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

My flatmate was doing the same, with everything she cooked. We started putting it into her room while she was away. Sometimes even put lid of so her whole room smells like the spoiled food she left in kitchen for us, to suffer...

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I'm Starting A Fight With My Wife

I'm Starting A Fight With My Wife

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My Roommate And I Own Only Two Pots. When He Cooks, He Stores The Leftovers In The Fridge In The Pots, Instead Of Putting Them In Containers

My Roommate And I Own Only Two Pots. When He Cooks, He Stores The Leftovers In The Fridge In The Pots, Instead Of Putting Them In Containers

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My Side Of The Room vs. My Roommate's Side

My Side Of The Room vs. My Roommate's Side

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My Wife Never Fully Screws The Lids Back Onto Anything

My Wife Never Fully Screws The Lids Back Onto Anything

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

I would have to have a totally separate fridge with all separate things. This is not OK!

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My Flatmate Isn’t The Biggest Fan Of Hygiene. This Festive Potato Managed To Grow In His Cupboard

My Flatmate Isn’t The Biggest Fan Of Hygiene. This Festive Potato Managed To Grow In His Cupboard

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Holiday With New Boyfriend - He Opens Bread Like This

Holiday With New Boyfriend - He Opens Bread Like This

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The Way My Housemate Tidied These Shoes

The Way My Housemate Tidied These Shoes

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My Wife Likes To Put Her Food And Drinks On Electronics

My Wife Likes To Put Her Food And Drinks On Electronics

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

lol thats actually soooo germ ridden...but I'm guilty of doing that sometimes lol

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My Roommate Leaves Her Cat's Litter Box Scoop In Our Kitchen Sink

My Roommate Leaves Her Cat's Litter Box Scoop In Our Kitchen Sink

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My Wife Leaves Hair Stuck To The Shower Wall

My Wife Leaves Hair Stuck To The Shower Wall

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

I think a lot of women do this (since you don't want them in your drain), just clean up afterwards :D

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

I do this too but I clean it up afterwards. You don't want that going down the drain!

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

Uuf, this is also a major roommate pet peeve. On one hand, it's so disgusting to get in the shower and find hair everywhere, on the other hand, it's really uncomfortable to tell your grown-up friend "please clean up your hairs from the shower"... In short, yikes

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

She should come back and pick it up, but I do this so it doesn't go down the drain

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Stille20
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ugh, I had a roommate who did that. One time it dried and rolled out when I was peeing and I almost jumped off the toilet

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

now see I do this and after the shower I collect it for the trash can-- not clogging a drain

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Lemon Garnished Potato
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen the struggle with my own eyes. Worst part is when you slip, lean on the wall to steady yourself and then realize the hair clump is now stuck to your arm.

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

It's Art! (My daughter does the same........but the bathroom is her job).

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

We all do this. If you don't, you are just going to clog the drain.

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

Me too, better then just letting it clog the drain. I throw it out right away after though.

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

this has to be one of the bests things I've ever seen from a Panda

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

It's to save your plumbing... your welcome! If you could teach her to flush it down the toilet, that would be considerate!

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

ok thats a lot of hair i do that sometimes i'll mess with it on the wall, mark my territory, but AT LEAST I WASH IT OFF

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

I tend to do that. But usually clear it out after i'm done.

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

I'm in awe... looks like a penis pointing down as well as thumbs down.

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

it's fun to draw pictures with the hair, and this is keeping it out of the drain, so...

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

There is a good reason for this....I do it also. Once dry it is put in the bin....better than down the drain. My plumber loves this idea

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

I stick loose hair on the shower for it not to go down the drain, but when I'm done, I get the hair and throw it away.

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

And do you leave any pee drips at the base of the toilet on the floor?

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

What the f**k for? Her lazy a*s needs to clean after she showers or divorce her immediately!!

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

Now this one I can tolerate because I encourage my wife to keep her hair long! I love it long(so does she). I gladly clean the shower walls for her plus it's better than letting it clog up the drain.

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

I had a house guest like that for a couple of months. decided then. No house mates.... unless there are two bathrooms and a clause in the rental agreement they must clean up, or hire some one to clean up after then when they leave..

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

I do this too. A lot of women do this. Better here than the drain!

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

My older sister does that, and once I thought it was a bug and I screamed loud

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

Omg, tjhat almost made me burst out laughing, and I'm at the office XD That's both disgusting and a very good way to tell someone to get their sh*t together :P

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

Thoroughly brush hair before you get in the shower and it isn't an issue.

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Ang.stl
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You obviously have never been on medicine that makes your hair fall out plus just lose more than normal people do on a daily basis. My drain hates me.

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Kimmy Motley Krew
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This right here is probably my biggest pet peeve plus I have panic attacks when I see hair stuck all over shower/bath? 😖😖

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

That hand is so well-made that I can only sit and stare in dumbstruck awe.

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

Ugh, why, this is so nasty, as a girl I always try to clean my hair when it wall in the shower/sink, I can't imagine why someone wouldnt.

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My Wife Thinks It Is OK To Mix M&M's With Skittles

My Wife Thinks It Is OK To Mix M&M's With Skittles

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I Thought I Was The Only One Whose Flatmates Were Growing Potato Monsters. This One Was Growing For A Year And I Discovered It The Weekend I Moved In

I Thought I Was The Only One Whose Flatmates Were Growing Potato Monsters. This One Was Growing For A Year And I Discovered It The Weekend I Moved In

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My Wife’s Nightstand

My Wife’s Nightstand

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My Wife Bought Toilet Paper For The First Time. One Ply. I Live With A Monster

My Wife Bought Toilet Paper For The First Time. One Ply. I Live With A Monster

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My Roommates Seem To Forget This Exists

My Roommates Seem To Forget This Exists

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

Not only is this terribly lazy, it is unbelievably dangerous. Can't believe there wasn't a fire.

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I Live With A Monster. This Happens Every Single Time I Get Back Home After Being Away With Work For 2 Weeks

I Live With A Monster. This Happens Every Single Time I Get Back Home After Being Away With Work For 2 Weeks

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My Boyfriend Doesn't Throw Away Empty Toilet Paper Rolls

My Boyfriend Doesn't Throw Away Empty Toilet Paper Rolls

Instead, the top of the toilet becomes his garbage display area. I take out the garbage regularly, but I wanted to see how long this would go on for - it's been 2 weeks.

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My Wife Is A Monster

My Wife Is A Monster

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

She obviously wants to get straight to the toy at the bottom of the cereal package.

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My Roommate Puts The Empty Milk Containers Back Into The Fridge

My Roommate Puts The Empty Milk Containers Back Into The Fridge

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

Well, at least it is on one single spot, mine will left them around the house.

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The Way My Wife Leaves The Egg Shells In The Carton Instead Of Throwing Them Into The Trash

The Way My Wife Leaves The Egg Shells In The Carton Instead Of Throwing Them Into The Trash

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

I do that (while cooking. When I'm done, I put them in the trash and the remaining eggs back in the fridge)

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#34

So My Roommate Used My Tin Foil

So My Roommate Used My Tin Foil

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When My Roommates Take Out The Trash, They Don’t Put A New Lining, And Throw Trash In The Can Anyway

When My Roommates Take Out The Trash, They Don’t Put A New Lining, And Throw Trash In The Can Anyway

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I've Been Stuck In My Room Sick For 4 Days Trying To Not Give My Roommate And His Girlfriend What I Have. They've Just Been Letting The Dishes Build Up This Whole Time

I've Been Stuck In My Room Sick For 4 Days Trying To Not Give My Roommate And His Girlfriend What I Have. They've Just Been Letting The Dishes Build Up This Whole Time

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

I used to have a roommate like this. Every damn night I would clean the kitchen spotless and he and his friends would come in drunk and make messy food late at night and leave the mess!! So, I finally decided to take all of the dirty dishes and put them in his bed in the morning after he left and would remake his bed like nothing happened. A few times of this and he finally stopped! We still laugh about it now haha

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My Wife Always Opens The Microwave Before It Ends And Leaves It Like This, So I Always Have To Cancel Before Setting My Heating Time

My Wife Always Opens The Microwave Before It Ends And Leaves It Like This, So I Always Have To Cancel Before Setting My Heating Time

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

I hate the beebing sound our microwawe makes when the time is up, that's why i always stop it on the last second and then cancel the time

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How My Parents Store Their DVDs

How My Parents Store Their DVDs

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

That’s what my daughter does and she gets told every damn time not too.

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#39

My Girlfriend Opens New Water Bottles Without Finishing The Others First. Send Help, Please

My Girlfriend Opens New Water Bottles Without Finishing The Others First. Send Help, Please

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I Live With Monsters

I Live With Monsters

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