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ARCHIVED DEMOTIVATION
FRIDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2008
You've been "about to start the gym" since January.
It's October. The gym has had two owners and a refurb in the time you've been about to.
— Zack, unqualified
VERIFIEDUNHELPFUL
PREVIOUSLY, ON YOUR DECLINE
- You're "on a gap year". It's your third.
- Think outside the box. The box had the budget. You're out here with a…
- The consultation runs for twelve weeks. The decision was made in week zero.
- You're "taking a social media break". You announced it on social media. Twice. With…
- Your resting heart rate is excellent. It's had nothing else to do.
- You're "chronically online". Chronic means long-term. You've been online so long your eyes have…
- Your startup is an app that replaces a phone call. With a waitlist, a…
THE CALENDAR OF DESPAIR
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