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Cardboard Khomeini

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February 7th, 2012 6:19 PM

For the 33rd anniversary of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini's homecoming from exile in 1979, the Iranian government re-enacted his arrival with a cardboard effigy …that looked just like him.

Needless to say, instant lulz ensued.

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Cats Morph Into Croissants

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February 7th, 2012 5:49 PM

Curled-up cats reminded YouTuber xGCGGCCGCx of a certain buttery pastry, so he used morphing software to make a video of them transforming into croissants.

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Galo Sengen

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February 7th, 2012 5:00 PM

This 2011 rap music video was inspired by the “Gyaruo,” a Japanese male youth culture which is characterized by the dark tanned skin, dyed blond hair and appreciation for dance music.

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Dramatic Interpretations of Facebook

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February 7th, 2012 4:00 PM

Comedy troupe NavySealsofComedy re-enacts an argument that took place in the comments of a middle schooler's Facebook photo page, turning it even more absurd.

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