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95 Dystopian Things That Have Somehow Become A Normal Part Of Everyday Life

Indrė Lukošiūtė and Justin Sandberg

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Every once in a while, you’ll be in a customer support chat and realize you’re talking to a bot. Then you take a step back and realize there are quite a few things like that have permeated modern society.

So we’ve collected posts and pictures that folks online thought were deeply dystopian, from faucets with screens to ads inside of fortune cookies. Get comfortable (before that becomes a subscription) as you scroll through, upvote the worst examples and be sure to share your own thoughts in the comments below.

#81 Some Will Say It's Inflation But It's Price Gauging At Its Best

A McDonald's drive-thru screen showing an order for large fries, large coke, and banana bread, a sad world we're living in.

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11points

#82 This Is What I Picked Up From The Spacex Crash In January. Now With The Recent Crash There Is Even More Out There In The Oceans

A wide view of a luxurious outdoor patio with a pool and ocean view, displaying numerous black stones on a table, representing the horrid world.

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11points

#83 “I Love Netflix Because It Doesn’t Have Ads”

Three scenes from Stranger Things, showcasing product placement in a horrid and sad world.

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11points

#84 The Changes In The Costs Of Living For The Basic Necessities In The Us Ranging From Years Of '25-'26

A graphic showing the horrid world with increasing cost of living for groceries, housing, electricity, natural gas.

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10points

#85 May I Present The (Almost) $6 Orange

Sumo citrus priced at $5.99 each at Delucchi's Market, reflecting the sad world of rising food costs.

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10points

#86 Guess I'll Be Single Forever!

A text message conversation where someone asks for $3 for insulin, illustrating a sad and horrid world situation.

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10points

#87 Til Superheroes Make $12/Hr

Wendy's hiring superheroes for crew and shift managers shows the horrid and sad world of work.

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10points

#88 My Credit Score Dropped 54 Points Because I Paid Off A Vehicle Loan

A credit summary showing a 758 FICO Score 8 with a 54 point decrease, highlighting the sad world.

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9points

#89 This Dystopian Street Sign In NYC Requests Cash For Diabetic Supplies

A sign offering cash for diabetic supplies on a street pole, reflecting the sad world of medical needs and financial struggles.

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8points

#90 The Security Line At Jfk This Afternoon

A massive crowd of people waiting in a long line at an airport, depicting the horrid and sad world.

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8points

#91 Our Art Teacher Teaches Us How To Draw Faces Using AI-Generated Images

A detailed step-by-step drawing guide showing how to draw realistic lips, highlighting the horrid world.

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8points

#92 Mta Installs Turnstile Spikes To Combat Fare Evasion

Subway turnstiles represent the horrid world, showing the daily commute and urban struggles.

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6points

#93

A car with a sticker that says 'There's nothing a little Starbucks and Disney can't fix' showcasing the horrid world.

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3points

#94

A small red shopping cart with a sign that reads CUSTOMER IN TRAINING, illustrating a sad world.

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2points

#95 This Antenna That Looks Like A Tree

An artificial tree with white blossoms, symbolizing the sad world where nature is replaced by man-made objects.

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