A bag of snacks with the text “On double dipping: if no one catches you, it never really happened” next to a hand holding a Nivea lip balm with a sticker that says “Don’t lose me again :)”
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Sometimes the world presents discreet signs that one can choose to follow along. Other times, it seems as if something closer to the entire universe conspires to present one with an undeniable direction toward an ultimate end destination, and with a wonderful measure of unsolicited advice too.

1. Just chill

A close-up of a clear sparkling water bottle highlights the text: "AS IN LIFE, CHILL FOR BEST RESULTS." Nutrition facts and part of an orange slice graphic are visible, with a blurred indoor background.
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2. This shirt knows something we don’t

A clothing care label with washing instructions and two spare buttons attached. The label humorously adds, "Do not make friends with other Dads in the park." Blue patterned fabric is partially visible.
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3. You were waiting for this one!

A hand holds a crumpled silver Dove chocolate wrapper with the message “Book the flight.” — Bri M., Michigan printed inside on a white background.
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4. This mug is very funny

Close-up of a circular label that reads: "FOR BEST RESULTS, USE OTHER SIDE." The label also says "BIRDS ON A WIRE," "©2017," and "MADE IN CHINA #4066." The image shows the text on a white background.
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5. These raisins are doing a good job raising your kids

A red Sun-Maid raisins box lies open on a wooden surface. The inner flap reads, "Do your homework first, play later," with a small sun icon below the text.
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6. Be good!

A close-up of a glass bottle with a blue cap, featuring printed text that reads "BE GOOD 05 23:57" above an illustration of three blackberries and green leaves. The background is blurred.
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7. Is this good or bad advice?

A white cloth face mask is laid flat with its inner side facing up, displaying printed care instructions and manufacturing information in black text. The mask has ear loops and is on a dark surface.
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8. We will let your conscience decide

A Tostitos bag with the text: "ON DOUBLE DIPPING: If no one catches you, it never really happened," along with a drawing of a chip dipping into sauce.
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9. If a “someone” popped up in your mind, you’re in trouble

A hand holds a blue Nivea Original Care lip balm in front of its packaging, which has a label that reads, "Don't lose me again :)" on a patterned fabric background.
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10. Make momma proud!

Close-up of a can with a barcode and recycling symbol. Below the symbol, text reads "MAKE YOUR MOTHER PROUD." The can rests on a wooden surface.
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11. Didn’t expect this from an envelope

A hand holds a yellow envelope labeled "IMPORTANT:" with instructions, including not bending or delivering to the wrong address, and humorous reminders like not forgetting your mom’s birthday and not wearing brown shoes with a navy suit.
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12. Don’t say we didn’t warn you

A street sign reads "Artist Rd" with a yellow "Dead End" sign below it. There is a traffic light showing red, and the sky is cloudy with trees in the background.
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13. Pay attention to this sign

A large yellow sign above a road reads, "IF YOU HIT THIS SIGN, YOU WILL HIT THAT BRIDGE," warning of a low clearance bridge ahead. A bridge and brick buildings are visible in the background.
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14. Just in case you were thinking about drinking it out of the bottle

A close-up of a hot sauce bottle label with a serving suggestion reading: "For better taste, enjoy with steak, pizza, fried chicken, burger, taco, fried rice, etc." The label is circled in red.
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15. Listen to your vodka!

A mirror with a sign reading, “WHEN EVERYONE STARTS LOOKING PRETTY, CALL A TAXI. DRINK RESPONSIBLY,” next to a bottle of vodka. A person is taking a photo with a camera flash.
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Meet the Writer

Matt has spent over the last 8 years as both a writer and editor, working in Seattle and Brooklyn, where he is now based. He loves escaping the tirelessly fast pace of the “Mad Apple” that is NYC by taking walks and runs through parks where he’s able to catch up on the latest tea about society from the city’s ever chatty, always hungry, occasionally maniacal, pigeons. They always have a lot to say. When he’s not taking his urban nature strolls, or dutifully combing the deepest rabbit holes of the internet to find the content that’s worth sinking your mind’s teeth into, he’s likely holed up at a dark-lit dive bar with a new book and/or some friends, or just as easily he could be on the hunt for the next addition to his steadily growing plant family.

These days Matt’s caught up in trying to provide folks as many vivid glimpses into the days long since passed as he can, through fun and engaging collections of hand-picked vintage photos.