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[–] throwawayforratings@lemmynsfw.com 17 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's the blank stare directly upwards that's most relatable.

[–] glasslyrata@mander.xyz 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's the fact that it's not even relaxing. It's just there, in mild dread.

[–] UnicornKitty@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Good lord I do this.

[–] asukii@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I like to tell friends I've been busy recharging my brain cells lol

[–] glasslyrata@mander.xyz 4 points 1 year ago

This actually sounds like a good way to deal with it.

[–] kraken@u.fail 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

every day is a crazy day, if you're crazy 🤪

[–] Zaros@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

One would have to be insane to be sane in this world.

[–] TragicNotCute@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

How are you watching me through the internet?!

[–] kinther@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

I feel attacked

[–] FollyDolly@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago
[–] Ashhwaghandaa@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

I can’t get over how cute he looks 😂

[–] Dlb@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago
[–] Mr_nutter_butter@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Definitely had days like that recently