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[–] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 15 points 6 days ago

Of course he ... or she ... or they are ... they built a universe then forgot all about it and went off to do something else

[–] Jeraxus 9 points 6 days ago

I've seen a meme like: "There's too many insect species for him not being autistic"

[–] eksb@programming.dev 5 points 6 days ago
  1. Creates people and invites them to a garden party.
  2. Clearly explains the rules. The one rule. Just one. Nice and easy.
  3. People do not follow the one rule and then try to make eye contact while lying about why they broke the rule.
  4. Leaves the party and plays with ants.
[–] noctivius@lemm.ee 4 points 6 days ago

whoever doesn't know TheOnion is a satire newsmakers.