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lukethedrifter
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heyzeus wrote:A thankless job is one you do even though you won't receive any recognition or appreciation for it.

What's the word for a job where not only do you receive no thanks, but you are actively [expletive] upon at every turn for your troubles?
parenting?

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lukethedrifter wrote:
heyzeus wrote:A thankless job is one you do even though you won't receive any recognition or appreciation for it.

What's the word for a job where not only do you receive no thanks, but you are actively [expletive] upon at every turn for your troubles?
parenting?
I was going to say... Although thankfully its only between 7-10 years.

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could have sworn that the captcha i just typed too log into a work-related page was heyFU

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Why do newborn diapers have sesame street characters on them?

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AWvsCBsteeeerike3 wrote:Why do newborn diapers have sesame street characters on them?
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I went out to my truck at lunch to find this...

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I wonder if this was a gift from the pastry fairy, or if someone was using my tailgate as a picnic table today....

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When the pastry fairy delivers strudel, you accept the charges.

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Did you eat it?

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stlouie_lipp wrote:Did you eat it?

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Unfortunately, no, I have no idea how long it was sitting there....

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I refuse to go along with Starbucks' pretentious names for sizes. I always say "medium" and find it both annoying and amusing when the barista feels compelled to confirm my order with their stupid name for that size - grande, I think.

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