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Gift ideas for your child that wants a pet that aren't a pet, ranked from worst to best

Christmas is the time that most kids ask their parents for a pet, but parents rarely want to add that responsibility into their lives, knowing they'll be the ones doing most of the work.

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So if your child is demanding a pet this year, here is a list of gift ideas for your child that aren't a pet, ranked from least to most unrealistic.

1. Hasbro i-Dog

Image: amazon

This is one of the least realistic pet toy options, as it's just an iPod speaker in the shape of a dog. It can play music pretty loud though.

2. Poo-Chi

Image: Walmart

The Poo-Chi is a more realistic choice, because at least it has a bone. But still, you won't be fooling anyone with this. If you go with this one, just make sure to remind your child how nice the heart eye lights are.

3. Furby

Image: Amazon

The Furby gets placed higher up on the list because it blinks and talks and stuff, but it doesn't resemble any sort of pet your child would ever actually own.

4. FurReal Makers

Image: amazon

This toy pet is perfect if your kid is a nerd. You can argue that this way, they can build their perfect pet, a much better option than the real thing.

5. Hatchimals  

Image: amazon

Hatchimals are still not very realistic, but at least they're on the right track. These weird blue things come out of an egg, which is cool we guess. Put a few of these in your child's stocking and the sheer amount of them should be enough to hold your child off for a little longer.

6. Perfect Petzzz

Image: amazon

This is a big step in being more realistic, although this toy dog doesn't do anything but breathe. From far away, however, it makes a pretty convincing argument. Your child can basically have a dog in an eternal sleep, and what's cuter than that?

7. FurReal Friends

Image: amazon

The FurReal Friends look somewhat cartoon-ish, but they make sounds and play, which is why it's up there in terms of realism. Plus, they offer options like tigers. Your child can own a tiger, which is way better than a real dog or cat, right?

8. Little Live Pets

Image: amazon

The Little Live pets are one of the most realistic animal toys out there. It reacts to you feeding and petting it. There's not much to fault.

9. Georgie

Image: amazon

Georgie comes out on top as the best toy pet on the market. Georgie responds to your voice, can do tricks, snuggles, has "puppy behaviors," and comes with a training guide and leash. And Georgie is probably capable of more tricks than a real dog could do anyway, so it's a win win.

We hope this list of toy animal options fools your kids, or at least keeps them distracted, from wanting a real pet until next holiday season.

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Parents sue their 30-year-old son because he won't move out

One set of parents is desperate to have an empty nest. 

In Syracuse, New York, a couple is suing their 30-year-old in order to get him to move out of their house. According to News 8, the Rotondo parents say they've given their son Michael five notices over the past few months telling him to leave. They also told him that they'll help him if he does vacate.

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However, the son is saying he legally wasn't given enough notice. 

You have to admire his determination.

The court filings state the parent's reason for suing is that he doesn't pay for living with them and doesn't help out around the house.

Under this legal reasoning, my parents probably should have sued me when I was a kid.

The neighbors in the area are siding with the parents. News 8 says resident Lashea Wright stated, "It's time. He's 30. And not paying rent. You need to be independent."

The Rotondo family is going to court later this month, just before the son's 31st birthday.

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This extremely weird finger animation video is really cool and also horrifying

If you like fingers, and you like animation, you still probably won't like this.

Seed Animation Studio released a video called "Finger Machines," consisting of, you guessed it, a whole bunch of animated fingers. Somehow, it lasts for almost 2 minutes.

They put fingers everywhere. There are fingers on walls. There are fingers wrapped around poles. All the fingers have white nail polish.

None of it seems to makes sense.

But director Morgan Powell has a much deeper explanation for why we are watching these so called "finger machines."

"Soft and tactile machines are the direct opposite of what you’d expect from machines but this wasn’t it," Powell wrote in the video's description. "I realized that it was feeling something physical from watching. This (it turns out) is down to a phenomenon called synaesthesia. It was this mysterious connection to the visuals that was driving my interest … and I really like the thought of being able to hijack someone’s senses.” 

Either way, it's weird and we kind of love/hate it. 

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All hail Ariana Grande, queen of squinting

Ariana Grande is always squinting. She squints in interviews. She squints in late night segments. She squints whenever she needs to look at something. 

Sometimes she wears glasses, and yet she still squints.

Ariana, what's going on?

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When Ariana appeared on The Tonight Show in 2015, she squinted up a storm during a "Wheel of Musical Impressions" game with Jimmy Fallon. In fact, she was squinting so much that her eyes were just... closed.

Were the lights too bright? Was the game overwhelming? Was the screen she was looking at actually a Rorschach test?

Needless to say, all of her fans immediately noticed. Just like me, they wanted to know what was up.

To be fair, Ariana seems to be aware of the whole phenomenon. When she debuted her own emoji, called "Arimoji," she included one from that eye-conic interview.

https://t.co/9lOCBMUh7B pic.twitter.com/WJRQHg5ByE

— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) October 12, 2017

I appreciate that acknowledgement. But this does not explain why the pop star can't see. 

Here are some more examples. Optometrists, avert your eyes.

@ArianaGrande on HMT backstage squinting pic.twitter.com/YZXcIgLVc9

— SolidArianaGrande (@ArianaSolid) October 7, 2016

@ArianaGrande you were literally squinting hahaha lmao my love pic.twitter.com/fIIaAMs5cC

— kyle (@controlIa) February 5, 2017

@ArianaGrande queen of squinting pic.twitter.com/0mpckboEax

— Sar💧 (@sunrisevariana) October 16, 2016

@ArianaGrande why you always gotta be squinting 😭😫😂💛 pic.twitter.com/hXDknb5knI

— hazim (@whenyouready) October 10, 2016

@ArianaGrande you invented squinting pic.twitter.com/iePtdHj7q9

— Joann (@grandemakeup) October 10, 2016

She's even squinted with glasses on. She squints so much that fans now call her the "queen of squinting."

Someone has to stop this.

@ArianaGrande ur wearing glasses but still squinting.... why pic.twitter.com/B8QdP62e80

— Ash 💧 (@ArisSisterhood) April 19, 2017

@ArianaGrande praying to see again. LMAO QUEEN OF SQUINTING pic.twitter.com/HIVhSBOMmZ

— Han 💕 (@lLOVEMlNYOONGl_) October 21, 2017

QUEEN OF SQUINTING !!

— al ♕ (@kiwiftagb) October 12, 2017

“Queen Of Squinting” coming out 06.20.18 💜 @ArianaGrande pic.twitter.com/yJOXyDjLlu

— michael 💧 (@grandeguapa) May 2, 2018

Just recently, Ariana Grande had another squinting episode on The Tonight Show. During a "Musical Genre Challenge" segment, she literally had to jog up to the teleprompter to understand what was happening.

Ariana!

I came up with a few theories as to why Ariana Grande is constantly squinting. 

It is a personal branding choice that surpasses our understanding.

It is a personal branding choice that raises awareness of our worsening eyesight.

Ariana Grande does not know what contacts are.

Ariana Grande has old contacts that no longer work.

Ariana Grande has dry eyes. She forgets her contact solution every day.

Ariana Grande is method acting for a secret role. She has been doing this for years.

Ariana Grande does wear glasses, but they're invisible, and therefore do not work.

Ariana, I hope you're able to see soon. At the very least, I hope you can carry Advil with you, because I assume you have a headache 100 percent of the time.

Oh, the life of a pop star.

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Sneaky squirrels make a home, and a fire hazard, out of a car's engine

A car engine probably isn't the best spot for a home, but try telling that to squirrels.

Gabe Awrey shared a photo of his friend's car engine bay last week, which was filled entirely with pinecones and other bits and pieces gathered by squirrels over an unidentified period of time.

It's rather disturbing.

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Do squirrels not know about fire hazards? In their defense, it does seem like a cozy place to live. And since it obviously took a long time for the car's owner to discover the stash, the squirrels picked a good hiding spot. 

Maybe the squirrels were just moving and didn't have time to hire a van?

Either way, now might be a good time to check and see if your car is housing any wild animals' homes.

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Dad jokes, ranked

Let's face it, dads have horrible jokes. But sometimes, the jokes are so horrible they're amazing.

Every once in a while, a wholesome dad joke is just good on its own. And sometimes, a dad will tell you a joke they know is terrible, but their delight in telling it somehow makes it great. Often, though, the jokes are just plain terrible and no amount of charm can save them.

SEE ALSO: This comedian's dramatic re-enactment of his son falling in nettles should win all the awards

In honor of Father's Day, we've made a ranking of dad jokes from cringeworthy to actually funny, and grouped them for your convenience. 

Prepare yourself for the journey.

The really painful jokes

These are the jokes that hurt me to read and I pray I forget them immediately.

I dreamed about drowning in an ocean made out of orange soda last night. It took me a while to work out it was just a Fanta sea.#dadjokes

— Matt Fawcett (@Fawcett_Matt) April 27, 2018

A post shared by Dad Jokes (@dadsaysjokes) on Apr 25, 2018 at 12:44pm PDT

I've decided Hershey's chocolate is too feminist for my taste. I'm switching to HisHey's. 😅#DadJokes

— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@MuslimIQ) May 3, 2018

A post shared by Dad Jokes (@dadsaysjokes) on Apr 23, 2018 at 12:49pm PDT

Do I enjoy making courthouse puns? Guilty.#dadjokes #jokeoftheday

— Bad Dad Jokes (@baddadjokes) March 8, 2017

And the absolute worst for this category is:

A post shared by Dad Jokes (@dadsaysjokes) on Apr 19, 2018 at 8:24am PDT

The jokes that are just fine:

The quips that follow weren't great, but I survived.

A post shared by Dad Jokes (@dadsaysjokes) on Apr 24, 2018 at 11:48pm PDT

I don’t often tell dad jokes, but when I do he laughs. #dadjokes

— First Jimothy (@First_Jimothy) April 27, 2018

A post shared by Dad Jokes (@dadsaysjokes) on Apr 14, 2018 at 1:30pm PDT

And the most fine for this category is:

The finest puns:

This section is just dedicated to puns, because dads love puns.

me: “Why can’t you eat wookiee meat son?” Luke: “I don’t know why?” me: “Because it’s too Chewy” Luke: *rolls eyes* “Ugh, I hate your dad jokes”

— Darth Vader (@DepressedDarth) May 2, 2018

What time did the kid go to the dentist? Tooth hurt-y

— Caleb (@keepfink221) May 3, 2018

The dad jokes that are actually very fine:

I found these jokes amusing. Honestly.

I gave all my dead batteries away today… Free of charge.#dadjokes

— Matt Fawcett (@Fawcett_Matt) May 2, 2018

A grasshopper walks into a bar The bartender said, I’m going to serve you a drink named after you. The grasshopper replies, “You have a drink named Steve?!”

— dad jokes (@dadtellsjokes) April 25, 2018

My dad: “You know how scuba divers sit on the edge of the boat and fall out backwards into the water? You know why they do that?” Me: “No, why?” Him: “If they went forward they’d fall in the boat!” I pause, look at him. He’s sitting there with the biggest grin. Such a dad joke pic.twitter.com/pollVoaQiE

— Cade Onder (@Cade_Onder) May 4, 2018

Why did the blind man fall in the well? Because he couldn't see that well.

— dad jokes (@dadtellsjokes) April 27, 2018

And, my personal favorite:

A post shared by Dad Jokes (@dadsaysjokes) on Apr 18, 2018 at 2:28pm PDT

May all the dads out there continue to refine their joke skills. 

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Man hilariously catches his rebellious dog with a pair of scissors

We thought we only had to worry about kids running with scissors. 

Redditor l1zardr0ckets shared a video of his energetic mini-Australian shepherd named Blue, who somewhow got ahold of some scissors. Blue clearly had no intention of returning them.

His human asks him what he's holding as the mischievous pup watches him carefully. When told to drop the scissors, Blue immediately runs away.

A dog running with scissors looks much cuter, but is still something you probably want to avoid.

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Nothing is stopping you from making your own giant McDonald's hash brown

If you're a fan of McDonald's hash browns, this video shows you how to make your own at home. Our prayers have been answered.

YouTube channel Hellthy Junk Food outlined two different ways to create your own hash brown similar to the fast food favorite. Both of them seem rather tedious, but that won't stop us. They give you all the basic ingredients, how to mush together into a dough, and how to create the classic McDonald's hash brown shape.

For the devoted fan, it's definitely worth it.

The cooks over at Hellthy Junk Food even made their own signature McDonald's bags to hold their hash browns for added effect.

As good as this sounds, I'll probably just stick with my Trader Joe's knock offs.

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Subway worker forgets to turn off intercom, accidentally entertains riders with Dan Brown's 'Inferno'

Lesson learned: Working by the subway intercom is probably not the best time to catch up on your reading.

In Toronto yesterday, Michelle discovered an elevator passenger assistance intercom at a subway station that was giving some extremely strange advice. A worker had apparently forgotten to turn off the intercom when he started listening to an audiobook of Dan Brown's Inferno, accidentally including riders on the novel too.

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At least it wasn't Fifty Shades of Grey. 

After Michelle reached out, customer service was both curious and enticed.

The elevator is reading a novel? You'll have to give me a little more context, this sounds interesting! ^KM

— TTC Customer Service (@TTChelps) May 9, 2018

I would wonder the same thing.

listen to the video! why is it talking?

— michelle (@seaofcakes) May 9, 2018

My favorite part is that the customer service worker knew it was Dan Brown's Inferno.

Um, that is Dan Brown's Inferno. I am very puzzled. Let me look into this team... ^RA🚀

— TTC Customer Service (@TTChelps) May 9, 2018

The situation was soon resolved once they found out that it was a switch accidentally left on.

Ok, I got in touch with a lead demon in the area, and it appears a ghost was taking a break near an intercom speaker and left a switch flipped - no actual possession involved. The situation should be resolved 🙃 ^RA🚀

— TTC Customer Service (@TTChelps) May 9, 2018

Now many more know have been informed about Dan Brown's famous novel.

Yep... https://t.co/28dQE7bdna ^RA🚀

— TTC Customer Service (@TTChelps) May 10, 2018

Sydney said it best.

Living in Toronto is never boring https://t.co/XAmsSdDiCJ

— Sydney Stype (@sydneystype) May 10, 2018

While playing an audiobook over an intercom seems like a somewhat amusing idea, it's probably best to keep that to your headphones. Unless you are simply desperate to have a book club. 

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Yes, you can really slip on a banana peel. Let this woman show you how.

Remember how we all thought of slipping on a banana peel as classic yet cartoonish comedic tool? Unfortunately for this woman, it became an actual thing.

Twitter user Samantha shared a video of her friend having a seemingly angry phone call on her banana phone which ends in the worst way possible. 

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y’all my friend just posted this on her story I’m deceased 😂😂😂 @bax_ashley pic.twitter.com/JPr3vzkeWK

— samantha (@costin_samantha) May 5, 2018

She throws it on the ground, tries to jump on the banana to smash it, slips and crashes to the ground at the same time.

It's an amazing use of four seconds.

It all happens so fast, but I have a few questions. What was this conversation she was so realistically having that made her so realistically angry? Why couldn't she have left it at throwing the banana to the ground? Why would anyone jump on a banana with open sandals?

You have to admire her acting skills though. I bet the person on the other line was happy karma happened.

The internet was simultaneously amazed and amused:

This the first time I actually seen someone slip on a banana peel

— Geordan (@LrdFlackoGeordy) May 6, 2018

pic.twitter.com/DaUK4eiJwd

— $$$herm (@A_HelluvaGuy) May 6, 2018

lmaooo damn so you can deadass slip on these..... pic.twitter.com/bVjczS1E9D

— IanWinters (@LoveIanWinters) May 6, 2018

And of course, someone had to post an Avengers reference.

We know who to blame.... pic.twitter.com/eM5XNxwURu

— Jaremy Rodriguez (@jaremyrdz) May 6, 2018

It's just too easy.

But upon watching a few times, I've discovered the truth. This video looks like a tribute to the "So no head?" Vine, and just so happened to end unfortunately.

We've all learned a lesson today. If you're going to parody a popular Vine, be wary of slippery fruit.

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Uncovered police document from the 'Satanic Panic' of the 1980s is incredibly bizarre

And we thought parents trying to decode emoji messages was bad.

Twitter user Jennifer Jordan tweeted yesterday that her sister found a police document from the 1980s describing stages and signs of satanic worship. It's insane.

Titled, "Identification, Investigation, and Understanding of Ritualistic Criminal Activity," the document says it was presented by Det. Robert Semandi of the Chicago Police Department. It was made during the "Satanic Panic," when many Americans succumbed to mass hysteria, believing that organized Satanic worship was widespread and preying on children. 

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Hoooooooly crap guys. My sister is an art teacher in FLA, and she found this AMAZING document in her supply closet pic.twitter.com/QyzAvhjm0E

— Jennifer Jordan (@jennlynnjordan) May 6, 2018

The document summarizes how to identify ritualistic activity in young people. Some of the characters of a teen involved in Satanic activity, for example, are intelligence, creativity, and boredom.

Watch out for teens like this!

Then there's more, including how to identify Satanic symbols like the "horned hand." Good to know that Spider-Man is a Satanist too.

pic.twitter.com/v1lAD3M2DE

— Jennifer Jordan (@jennlynnjordan) May 6, 2018

Also, watch out for body markings that could be Satanist, which includes both black panthers and swastikas.

There's also a section containing evil spells, like "attracting love from the opposite sex" and how "to stop someone from hating you." Maybe this is just for Jedis?

Such evil spells, like “stop someone from hating you” pic.twitter.com/i9yBqtobTS

— Jennifer Jordan (@jennlynnjordan) May 6, 2018

pic.twitter.com/QqYUrHkWYi

— Jennifer Jordan (@jennlynnjordan) May 6, 2018

Another important element of detecting a Satanist is whether or not they like hiking.

My favorite part is evil hiking pic.twitter.com/dlAWw6yIx9

— Jennifer Jordan (@jennlynnjordan) May 6, 2018

Everyone on Twitter had their favorite parts about this wild document to share, and there are plenty to choose from.

Ceremonial knives (letter openers will suffice)

— Ryan 〽arby (@ryyxma) May 6, 2018

I tried to cut my steak with a letter opener, and needless to say, it did not suffice

— Ryan 〽arby (@ryyxma) May 6, 2018

“peaks interest within groups” 😒

— Madeleine Essss (@lunarcamelco) May 6, 2018

I like how they were literally demonizing intelligence. 😂

— Sin (@SatanistSin) May 6, 2018

Is that last entry Mike Warnke? The discredited ex “Satanist” who hit it big as a Christian comedian? Flashbacks, man.

— Sutton Coleman 🌊 (@lemonyhoney) May 6, 2018

fäther may i have some sätan pic.twitter.com/zRTBACbEH8

— Pogo (@pogobeta) May 6, 2018

People also shared their own stories about their brushes with Satanism.

So I was safe when I was just a bored lonely teen living precariously through my AD&D manual and listening to punk rock music. Never knew it'd be ALPHABETS that would push me over the edge. Now I'm a #medieval historian. Please send help. Alphabets. Not even once.

— Rutger K (@AnotherAspirin) May 6, 2018

Looks at book list, Looks at bookshelf, Looks back at book list pic.twitter.com/Vh9l3Uypvg

— 𝕎����𝕝𝕝 𝕂𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕝𝕒𝕜𝕖 (@wkerslake) May 6, 2018

It reminds me of this book I bought back in the 90s and just found when moving "The Truth About Dungeons & Dragons" pic.twitter.com/klg2yOant6

— Sixtafoa (@Genni64) May 7, 2018

At least now we can all look back at this and laugh. Sort of.

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Doesn't a long list of kids dressing up as old people sound great right now?

What's better than a cute child? A cute child dressed up as an old person.

Whether it's their 100th day of school (a day in which some kids dress up like they're 100 years old) or Halloween, you have to admit there's nothing you can't enjoy about a young child looking like their elders.

The contrast between young and old, the tiny version of our inevitable future, is what everyone deserves to see.

That's why we've compiled a list of kids dressed up as old people for your enjoyment. 

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Let's start with our classic old men:

A post shared by 🌺🌴Kendall Sadler🌴🌺 (@kenkens499) on Jan 27, 2015 at 1:21pm PST

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A post shared by Lo (@lcwilliams_) on Feb 2, 2017 at 11:07am PST

It's not a list of kids dressed up as old people if one of those kids isn't dressed as Carl from Up:

Now, let's check out the old men who put some personality into their look:

100th day of first grade! They had to dress old. He still wants locs when he's old 🤷🏿‍♀️😂 he wanted them down to his feet but nah, just nah. #100thdayofschool

A post shared by DXLYNvlogs On Youtube 🇭🇹 (@dxlyn) on Jan 31, 2018 at 6:44am PST

A post shared by Robert (Bobby) Lovell (@rlovell1414) on Feb 2, 2017 at 6:13am PST

A post shared by Sarita💋 (@my5s0ns) on Feb 2, 2017 at 6:13am PST

A post shared by CJP (@candypete23) on Feb 1, 2017 at 8:35pm PST

And of course, we have to have our little old ladies:

A post shared by Lyriq (@lyriq_genius) on Mar 15, 2018 at 8:27am PDT

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A post shared by o u r p h o t o a l b u m ❤ (@beautifullyswirled) on Feb 2, 2017 at 7:26am PST

Then there are the little old ladies with some attitude:

We'll start with my personal favorite.

A post shared by Ashley Ann Rosales (@la_chitttaaaa) on Feb 2, 2017 at 7:13am PST

Sooo Irelyn had her 100th day of school so the kids dressed like they were 100 years old...also she is smiling like that because “old people don’t have teeth” pic.twitter.com/YTsW53P6AD

— Taylor Holstrom (@Taytay_Holstrom) February 6, 2018

Someone was a bit cantankerous before her #100thdayofschool. 😅😂👵🏼

A post shared by Alexandra Skye🌿 (@5kye4lexandra) on Feb 1, 2017 at 6:30am PST

A post shared by Mandy (@mandypursley) on Feb 13, 2017 at 3:01pm PST

A post shared by Krista (@rcarterfamily) on Feb 1, 2017 at 7:01pm PST

A post shared by @nvlwood on Feb 2, 2017 at 10:32am PST

And how can we forget the elderly couples?

And finally, we have enough old people children to fill a retirement home:

A post shared by thecountrydayprimary (@thecountrydayprimary) on Jan 31, 2018 at 7:31am PST

A post shared by thecountrydayprimary (@thecountrydayprimary) on Jan 31, 2018 at 6:16am PST

Honestly, can kids dress up as old people every day?

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Ultimate 'Star Wars' fan runs Darth Vader-shaped route every May the 4th

Have you ever liked a movie franchise so much you ran multiple miles for it?

Me either.

But every year on May the 4th — aka Star Ward Day — Reddit user runwithpugs runs a 4-mile route in his neighborhood that's shaped like Darth Vader's helmet.

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If that's not dedication, I don't know what is.

I have so many questions. Did they just wake up one May 4 and ask, "How can I honor this great American franchise?" and automatically jump to running a route that's shaped like one of the iconic characters?

Either way, I'm impressed. I never thought about running in the shape of Samwise Gamgee's foot because I love Lord of the Rings, but now that seems like a nice thing to aspire to.

Naturally, the internet had a lot of Star Wars jokes: 

Comment from discussion SirBeardlington's comment from discussion "Every year on Star Wars Day, I run this 4-mile route in my neighborhood".

Comment from discussion Sean41H's comment from discussion "Every year on Star Wars Day, I run this 4-mile route in my neighborhood".

Comment from discussion ITookYourGP's comment from discussion "Every year on Star Wars Day, I run this 4-mile route in my neighborhood".

I can only dream of being so dedicated to a franchise that I workout for it. Good for you, runwithpugs.

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