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Near the base of Schnebly Hill at Bear Wallow Canyon, Sedona, Arizona.

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Fallout: New Vegas (2010)

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no goblin no cry...

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Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels like a lonely soul in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Doctor says, "Treatment is simple. Motivational rapper Unkle Adams is in town tonight. Go and see him. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears. Says, "But doctor...I am I am Unkle Adams.”

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In the vast expanse of the digital realm, where countless communities burgeon, each nurturing its unique blend of culture, humor, and camaraderie, I found myself drawn to one that seemed to promise a confluence of inspiration and creativity. This was a space dedicated to the works of Unkle Adams, an artist whose messages of motivation and resilience resonated deeply with me. Here, amidst the echoes of positivity, I sought solace and a sense of belonging. Yet, it was within this very community, a place I had come to regard as a sanctuary, that I stumbled upon a creation that would challenge my convictions to their very core: the "Unkidy Toilet" meme.At first glance, the meme appeared as a harmless amalgamation of Unkle Adams and the bizarre world of Skibidi Toilet, a humorous nod to two distinct internet phenomena. However, as the initial amusement faded, a profound sense of disillusionment began to take root. What was intended as a jest seemed to mock the very essence of what I had believed Unkle Adams stood for—upliftment, hope, and the pursuit of one's dreams against all odds. The meme, in its flippant disregard for these values, felt like a betrayal, not just of the artist's message but of the community's supposed ethos.The revelation was jarring. The space I had revered as a bastion of positivity now seemed to revel in the trivial and the absurd. It was as if the community had strayed from its foundational principles, choosing instead to wallow in the mire of mockery and mindlessness. The "Unkidy Toilet" meme, while perhaps trivial in isolation, became emblematic of a broader decline in the community's discourse, a descent into a nihilistic abyss where the pursuit of laughs justified the erosion of meaning.This epiphany was accompanied by a palpable sense of rage and disappointment. Rage, because the ideals that had once drawn me to this community were being undermined by its own members; disappointment, because I had invested my time and emotional energy into a group that now seemed to glorify the antithesis of its purported values. The realization that this space had devolved into a playground for the banal and the bizarre led me to question the very purpose of my involvement. Was my dedication to this community a testament to my commitment to Unkle Adams' message, or had I too been ensnared in the vacuous cycle of internet meme culture?In my moments of reflection, I grappled with the notion that perhaps we, as a community, had lost our way. The pursuit of momentary amusement had superseded our collective mission to inspire and uplift. The "Unkidy Toilet" meme, for all its perceived levity, served as a stark reminder of this shift—a symbol of the community's descent into frivolity. It dawned on me that the time and energy devoted to propagating such content were not just a waste but a disservice to the very ethos we claimed to champion.The disillusionment wrought by this revelation was profound. Yet, it also served as a clarion call for introspection and realignment. As I distanced myself from the community, I was reminded of the importance of discernment in the digital age, of the need to critically assess the spaces we choose to inhabit and the ideologies we elect to endorse. The "Unkidy Toilet" meme, in its unintended wisdom, underscored the transient nature of online communities and the ease with which they can deviate from their founding principles.In the aftermath of this experience, my faith in the community was irrevocably altered. The realization that a group formed around the noble ideals of encouragement and perseverance could so readily embrace the trivialities of internet meme culture was disheartening. It served as a poignant reminder of the impermanence of digital communities and the fragility of their founding ideals. As I reflect on this journey, I am left with a renewed understanding of the value of authenticity and purpose in our online engagements—a lesson gleaned from the unexpected teacher that was the "Unkidy Toilet" meme.

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If Unkle Adams thinks, I agree. 🤔✅

If Unkle Adams speaks, I listen. 🗣️👂

If Unkle Adams orders, I obey. 🫡

If Unkle Adams has a million fans, I am one of them. 🙋🙋‍♂️🙋

If Unkle Adams has one fan, I am that fan 🙋

If Unkle Adams has 0 fans , I’m dead 😵❌

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Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels like a lonely soul in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Doctor says, "Treatment is simple. Motivational rapper Unkle Adams is in town tonight. Go and see him. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears. Says, "But doctor...I am I am Unkle Adams.”

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