(Un)Fortunate Cookies
For the ''Things You Can't Say Out Loud'' Challenge
Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you...
...unless you are a troublesome person.
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You are a loyal friend...
...until you matter to no one.
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Listen not to vain words or empty tongue...
...they always want your attention.
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It's time to unplug...
...which is good for memory retention.
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Golden opportunities will surface...
...and then quickly sink.
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You have a reputation for being straight forward and honest...
...so much better than they think.
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You will overcome a great challenge...
...since you do so, every day.
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When fortune knocks on the door, open it...
...or else, it will go away.
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You will soon win the big prize...
...I really hope it's money.
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Our first and last love...self-love...
...what else could it be, really?
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People find it difficult to resist your persuasive manner...
...well, I really must blush.
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Many receive advice, only the wise profit by it...
...so, no rush.
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Your emotional nature is strong...
...and my strength comes in other forms.
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It is better to have a hen tomorrow than an egg today...
...this rule ignores the norms.
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What's vice today may be virtue tomorrow...
...like what? Online porn and video games?
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Success is close at hand...
...and I'm still taking names.
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You love Chinese food...
...with this one, did they even really try?
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I'm all out of cookies...
...and with that, I say, goodbye.
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Kendall, I think this is a very clever take on the challenge, and I hope you place! Very creative!
Looks like you found a clever use for them. It turned out great.
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TODAY YOU WILL BE INSPIRED - I liked the shit out of this
Oh this was so much fun and so much true in many of those fortune-cookies!
This was such a clever and cheeky fortune-cookie remix!