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[–] [email protected] 27 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

On the one hand, it's a little insulting.
On the other, It's really adorable and funny.
I give it a pass.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Thanks :) I have a very self deprecating sense of humor, but I realize that not everyone does.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I don't like punching down

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Punching down with a heavy dose of representation?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Well, I'm clearly a DEI hire because I'm not funny. So I'd probably get cancelled for it.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago
[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

On the third hand, that dog looks like it needs a meal or two.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It's a greyhound. They always look like that.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 weeks ago

I've never heard of that breed of deer.