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Okay, Michael Scott.
Assie and Potato are both great contenders.
Regina George, is that you?
Well, well, well, if it isn't the consequences of my own actions...
Let's keep it moving, people. God hasn't got all day.
This has a bit of an ominous undertone.
A little bleak for a Valentine, but I'll take it!
Can't argue with that.
These coworkers are keepers.
Nothing wrong with a little compliment to start your trip!
...Okay, I guess that makes sense. :/
I used to do this to people, and I can confirm that it also brought me a laugh.
I'm glad this person specified.
I think I'm okay with Wendy's real fresh beaver, but thanks.
I understood that reference!!!!
Good one, Eggies.
Grandpa really phoned it in here.
I wasn't planning on it, but I'll still try to be extra mindful.
Vandalism and defacing property are fine if it adds humorous value.
...Okay, thanks for that, Google Maps.
Once again, thanks, Google.
If I were a thief, this would convince me!
Hey, I'm still glad you made it home safely!
From now on, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is what I will be writing when I don't know the answer to something.
I don't think the teacher intended for their "pushing" to feel like this.
"Sorry for the thing, first of all," is going to enter my vernacular now.
Considering I still wake up with night sweats thinking of this terrible sound from my fourth-grade music class, I'd take one.
How wholesome!
SOYLENT GREEN!!!
Phew. I'm sure glad I didn't bring my nuclear missiles here.
SECURITY!!! GET HIM!!!!
I hate that I laughed at this. I'm turning into such a Dad.
Relatable.
This is also my face when people tell me to smile.
Good to know!
I see what you did there.
And there.
Hey, how'd they know about my drawer???
He's not wrong.
I think Mike misunderstood the assignment...or he understood it way better than the prior two writers did, depending on how you look at it.
Might as well call them "poors" at this point.
This is a nice sentiment, I guess?
I guess we'll go ahead and trespass, then!
I see what you did there, Wal-Mart.
This is a solid use of money.
As was this.
I might have to do this with my ex's number.
I feel like they should've spent a *little* more time thinking about the design of this anti-drunk driving pencil, but maybe that's just me.
Hm. I didn't realize Dr. Pepper was a form of payment.
See #22.
Oh...uh, that's okay, I'm not that hungry.
Now the crack looks intentional!
Way to call Andy out.
Leave them alone! They're preparing for Jurassic World Rebirth!
Well, that's unlucky.
Damn, imagine being burned by Google Photos.
Super important to blur those wheels!
I didn't think my pancreas hated me until now!!!
Bags have feelings, too!
I'm glad we cleared that up.
Oh...I guess I don't want a popsicle after all.
Or this corn.
That's certainly one solution to macbooks removing their HDMI port...
The perfect size for the giant up the beanstalk!
...OK?
That's one way to advertise!
Wow, it's amazing what nine years of study can do.
And finally...good one, Netflix.
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