47 Text Message Moments So Funny People Had No Choice But To Post Them Online

Once upon a time, a text message had one job. A quick way to say "On my way" or "In a meeting, talk later."

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But now, there's a constant stream of emojis, GIFs, and hilariousmemeson our phones. It's like a whole new language.

At the same time, screenshotting and postingfunnyconversations has become its own genre of online entertainment.

And that's exactly what we have for you here — screenshots of the most hilarious messages that people have shared on theinternet.

Get ready for accidental texts that started entirely new and funny conversations, group chats with complete strangers, and clever exchanges carried entirely through emojis.

Bored Pandaalso spoke to Alex Borgella, Associate Professor of Psychology at Fort Lewis College, to understand more about humor.

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When text messaging first took off in the early 1990s, there were limits — like just 160 characters for an SMS. We learned to use shorter words and symbols to get more meaning into fewer characters. Those habits stuck even after our phones got smarter.

Today, there are more mobile subscriptions than people on the planet and more than 5.8 billion people use mobile phonesworldwide.

Texting isn't a side feature of communication anymore, it is communication.

A recentsurveyfound that about two in five people (40%) use SMS and text messages most often to stay in touch with family and friends.

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But what really makes a text funny? Most of the time, it's the unexpected stuff.

Alex Borgella, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychology at Fort LewisCollege, tells us that a useful starting point to understand this is benign violation theory.

"Humor tends to arise when something violates our expectations, but does so in a way that feels psychologically safe. Awkward texts break conversational norms, often dramatically, yet the reader is at a comfortable distance with no social consequence (at least not immediately)."

"That distance might matter. In person, awkwardness can trigger empathy, embarrassment, or even stress because we are co-present. Our nervous systems are built to track social threat in real time. In text, we observe the violation without being implicated in it. That psychological distance amplifies the 'benign' side of the equation. We can enjoy the incongruity of the situation without managing the emotional cost," he adds.

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We all thought predictive text and autocorrect would speed up our typing, but instead — at least most of the time — they help us embarrass ourselves in hilarious ways.

How many of us have sent "duck" instead of what we actually wanted to type?

Emojis and GIFs usually do the heavy lifting too, letting us say a lot without writing a single word.

"There is also a cognitive element. Text strips away tone, facial cues, and timing, usually making misinterpretation more likely. The brain loves resolving incongruity. When we finally 'get' why something went wrong, the resolution itself can produce amusement. The lag between message and interpretation sometimes intensifies that effect," says Dr Borgella.

Basically, funny texts are the ones that break the rules a bit — sending a serious message and ending it with a funny GIF. Or when the messages just show the quirks of real life — a grandparent sending a text in all caps or someone sending LOL in the middle of a serious conversation.

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Humor, and sharing humor online, creates a sense of connection and we all enjoy that kind of shared understanding.

"Humor is deeply social. There's loads of psychological research suggesting laughter signals shared understanding and shared norms. When people circulate screenshots, they are often inviting others to agree with our take on them," says Dr Borgella.

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Philosophers and thinkers have long studied why we laugh. Aristotle and Plato noted that humor often comes from feeling a little superior — watching someone else's mistake can trigger amusement.

Sigmund Freud took it further, arguing that humor is a release of tension, a way to let off "psychic energy." What he basically meant was that we all have thoughts or impulses we can't say out loud. Like the awkward, embarrassing, or even slightly taboo stuff.

Jokes let us express some of that energy safely. And today, funny texts take that a step further.

"Laughing together at a screenshot can reinforce in-group norms about what counts as appropriate, cringe, or absurd. It's like a small act of norm policing disguised as play," Dr. Borgella says.

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Dr Borgella believes that content that evokes high-arousal emotions, whether positive or negative, is more likely to be shared.

"Awkward or absurd text exchanges often trigger surprise and amusement simultaneously, which is a potent combination."

"Relatability is another key ingredient. Text messages capture everyday social friction. When people see a viral exchange, they often think, 'That could be me.' That universality lowers the barrier to sharing," he says.

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Sharing a viral text can communicate taste, social savvy, or moral positioning.

"If a screenshot shows someone violating a widely held norm, sharing it can subtly signal that the sharer recognizes and rejects that violation. Again, here humor becomes a social tool rather than mere entertainment," says Dr. Borgella.

"Finally, the format definitely also matters. Screenshots feel authentic. That sense of 'this really happened' increases engagement, even if we rationally know some are staged."

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Humor isn't just entertaining, it has various social and psychological perks also.

Studiesshow that most of us value a sense of humor in friendships and romantic relationships.

Laughter creates connection, releases tension, improves our mood and reduces stress levels.

It's why a funny text can break the ice or even keep a conversation alive.

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Just like every other language that humans have created, even the texting lingo keeps evolving.

I remember sending the same laughing emoji for years but now my Gen Z friends tell me it's cringe. Even typing LOL can make some people roll their eyes these days.

A recentsurveyof 18- to 28-year-olds shows just how important texting habits can be.

Many Gen Zers say slow replies annoy them, and seeing a message with only "LOL" is a big turn-off. In fact, 58% have even thought about ending a relationship over bad texting etiquette.

The poll also found that 56% of Gen Zers have judged someone based on their emojis.

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Internet culture has accelerated (and democratized) humor production, Dr. Borgella notes.

"Historically, jokes flowed from designated comedians or media producers. Now humor is participatory. Anyone can remix, screenshot, caption, or meme."

He says this participatory structure might amplify what psychologists call affiliative humor, which strengthens social ties.

"Memes and text screenshots circulate rapidly, kind of like a form of currency, forming micro-communities around inside jokes."

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"In a sense, internet humor has made visible something psychologists have long argued: humor is not just about punchlines," says Dr. Borgella.

"It is about norms, identity, emotion regulation, and group boundaries. The medium has changed, but the underlying psychological machinery remains beautifully, mischievously human."

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Of course, texting humor has its challenges. Trying too hard almost never works. Copying a joke from the internet or overthinking a line often ends in cringe.

What works best is being playful and spontaneous — leaning into your own sense of humor and not taking yourself too seriously.

Because who knows… maybe one day your texts will be the ones everyone's screenshotting and laughing at online.

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47 Text Message Moments So Funny People Had No Choice But To Post Them Online

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Eric Dane's Death at 53: What Is Life Expectancy with ALS?

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  • Eric Dane died on Thursday, Feb. 19, his family confirmed to PEOPLE

  • Dane, who was 53, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in April 2025

  • The life expectancy for many is three to five years after diagnosis; however, some can live longer, according to multiple medical outlets

Eric Danedied on Thursday, Feb. 19, nearly one year after being diagnosed withamyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS).

His family shared ina statementwith PEOPLE that Dane died surrounded by his loved ones. "Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight," read the statement.

ALS is a progressive "nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord," according to theMayo Clinic. The condition, also called Lou Gehrig's disease (after the famous baseball player who died of ALS in 1941), causes loss of muscle control and impacts one's ability to "move, speak, eat and breathe."

The condition typically worsens over time, and there is currently no cure.

While each patient's journey is different, many with ALS will live three to five years after being diagnosed, per theMuscular Dystrophy Association. However, about 30% live for over five years, and 10-20% for more than a decade. "Survival beyond 20 years is possible but rare," the MDA said.

TheMayo Clinicnoted that for many, the life expectancy could be 14 to 18 months, adding that the leading cause of death among those with ALS is breathing failure.

Various factors are also considered for life expectancy, such as sex and age. Younger males have "more favorable survival rates," per the MDA.

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About 5,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with ALS each year, according to theCleveland Clinic. While there is no cure, treatments can help slow the impact of the disease.

In April 2025, Dane exclusively told PEOPLE thathe had been diagnosed with ALS. In the months after, he served as a lead advocate in spreading awareness and pushing for extensive research.

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During a virtual panel late last year forI AM ALS— whichmarked his last public appearance— theGrey's Anatomystar opened up aboutwhy it was "imperative"for him to share his experience with ALS.

"I make sure that people are aware of what ALS is and what it's about, and more importantly, what we can do to combat it and improve the landscape, because it's so rocky and littered with hurdles and bureaucracy and all this other nonsense that we're trying to sift through so we can get to a place where we go, start working on solution," Dane said at the time.

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Dane was also adamant about not giving up on his own journey and helping provide resources for others.

"I havetwo daughters at home," he said, referencing his daughters Billie, 15, and Georgia, 14. "I want to see them, you know, graduate college, and get married and maybe have grandkids. You know, I want to be there for all that. So I'm going to fight to the last breath on this one."

"We are heartbroken by the passing of our friend Eric Dane—a fierce advocate, a generous spirit, and a true champion in the movement to end ALS," a spokesperson for IAM ALS said in a statement to PEOPLE late Thursday.

"Eric used his platform not for attention, but for action," the statement continued. "From the moment he joined I AM ALS, he showed up with courage and conviction, asking how he could use his superpowers to help the movement grow. It was an honor to brainstorm with him, to walk alongside him in the halls of Congress on behalf of our community, amplify the urgent need for ACT for ALS and research funding, and drive toward treatments and, ultimately, a cure. He understood that ALS is not just a diagnosis; it is a call to action for families, for answers, and for change."

Dane's impact "will live on in the research being funded, the policies being advanced, and the community he helped grow by his honesty, his bravery, and his belief in a better future for anyone struggling with this diagnosis," the statement concluded.

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Cherished teacher mourned following deadly crash with driver who was being pursued by ICE

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The kindergarten and first grade students in Linda Davis' classes sobbed and shed tears after being told their teacher, who greeted them most mornings with an infectious smile, wouldn't be coming back.

Associated Press Flowers left in memory of Linda Davis lie by the roadway Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at the site outside Savannah, Ga., where Davis was killed in a crash. (AP Photo/Russ Bynum) A school staff member holds a banner memorializing teacher Linda Davis at Herman W. Hesse K-8 School just outside Savannah, Ga., Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Russ Bynum) he exterior of Herman W. Hesse K-8 school just outside Savannah, Ga., is shown on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Russ Bynum)

Immigration Enforcement Fatal Crash

Davis, 52, was killed during her morning commute Monday, less than a half mile (0.8 kilometers) from the school where she taught students with special needs. Local and federal authorities say a Guatemalan man crashed his pickup truck into Davis' car as he was fleeing a traffic stop by immigration officers.

"It was extremely difficult to tell 5 and 6 year olds that the teacher they loved and cherished will not be returning to see them," said Alonna McMullen, principal of Herman W. Hesse K-8 School in Savannah's southside suburbs. "To see the looks on their faces, it broke my heart."

Teachers at Hesse were trying Thursday to create a normal routine for the students, but their grief remained fresh.

Many on their drives to and from school every day pass the crash site where a cross made from red roses and several bouquets of flowers have been left in the median. A paper sign on the ground reads: "Rest In Peace & Power, Dr. Davis."

Students in Davis' two special education classes drew pictures of her to help deal with news of her death. And faculty crafted banners in her memory to display at the school's home basketball game Thursday.

'A vacuum of compounded grief'

Davis began teaching at Hesse in September after the school year had begun. Her upbeat personality and her dedication to helping students with special needs thrive soon endeared her to fellow teachers and students alike.

"Even the most difficult students, she knew how to make them shine," McMullen told reporters.

Davis had been teaching in the Savannah area since 2022. Outside of work, she was raising four children of her own and was guardian to a fifth, according to her sister, Felicia Jackson.

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"The preventable, sudden, and violent loss of her presence and love has created a vacuum of compounded grief so vast it feels as though it fills the Mariana Trench," Jackson said in a social media post.

Standing nearly 6 feet tall, Davis "filled her house with laughter and music," Jackson said, recalling how her sister loved singing Disney songs and show tunes with her children "at the tops of their lungs."

"That was Linda: fully alive, engaged, and loving," Jackson wrote.

Local officials question whether ICE pursuit was necessary

Federal immigration officers have faced increased scrutiny for their aggressive tactics during the Trump administration's nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration, especially since they shot and killed Renee Good and Alex Prettiin Minneapolis.

Savannah Mayor Van Johnson and Chester Ellis, chairman of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, have questioned whether the pursuit that ended in Davis' death was necessary.

A spokesperson for U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement, Lindsay Williams, said the fleeing driver had no criminal history but was in the U.S. illegally.

Security camera video from outside the school Monday morning shows a red pickup truck speeding past the school, followed several seconds later by two law enforcement vehicles with flashing lights.

Authorities identified the driver of the truck as Oscar Vasquez Lopez, 38. He suffered minor injuries, according to police, and has been jailed on charges including vehicular homicide and driving without a valid license.

ICE officers pulled over Lopez to enforce an immigration judge's 2024 deportation order, Williams said, and Lopez drove away as the officers approached his vehicle. ICE said in a news release that Lopez crashed into Davis' car after making a U-turn and running a stop light.

"He is presumed innocent, and the court process will determine the outcome," said Don Plummer, a spokesman for the Georgia Public Defender Council, which has an attorney representing Lopez.

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Simone Biles Reunites with 2016 'Final Five' Olympic Teammates Laurie Hernandez and Aly Raisman for TikTok Trend

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  • Simone Biles reunited with two of her "Final Five" Olympic teammates for a TikTok video, which was shared on Tuesday, Feb. 17

  • The Olympic gymnast was joined by Laurie Hernandez and Aly Raisman for the fun social media video, which saw them putting their spin on a trend

  • The "Final Five" was a nickname for Team USA's gold medal-winning gymnasts coined at the 2016 Rio Olympics; the group also included Gabby Douglas and Madison Kocian

The girls are back in town!

Simone Biles, 28, elated fans with a recentTikTokvideo that featured a reunion with two fellow Olympian gymnasts who were part of the "Final Five" gold-medal group for Team USA at the 2016 Rio Games.

Aly Raisman, 31, andLaurie Hernandez, 25, made surprise appearances in Biles' video, which sees the trio participating in the viral "No We're Not Sorry" trend on TikTok. The trend pokes fun at friend groups and the varying — often hilarious and chaotic — personalities within them.

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The trend includes standard text for every video, starting with the first person who mouths a variation of "f--- you" to the camera. The second person comes on the screen to say, "We're so sorry!" while the final person concludes with something along the lines of, "No, we're not!"

For the gymnasts' take on the trend, set to Joan Jett's hit "I Love Rock 'n' Roll," Biles kicked things off with two middle fingers to the screen while mouthing the text on screen, "f**k you bishhh."

Raisman acted the role of the apologetic friend, who took back the bold words and actions from Biles. "We're so sorry!!" read the text on screen, as Raisman comedically pleaded for forgiveness.

The video wrapped with an amped-up, smiling Hernandez, who jumped into frame with another two middle fingers pointing to the sky, mouthing the text on screen: "HAHAHAH NO WE'RE NOT FCK U LOL."

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Fans of the gymnasts were thrilled by the reunion and expressed their joy in the comment section.

"okay this wins the 2016 trend," wrote one user on TikTok.

"Aly definitely is the one trying to stop the trouble 🤣," commented another.

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"Oh, we getting the band back together?!" a third questioned hopefully.

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"Oh this made my heart explode," wrote a fourth user.

"LA 2028 Olympics loading? 👀" wondered a fifth TikToker.

The trio made up part of the Final Five group of gold medal-winning gymnasts at the 2016 Rio Olympics, which also includedGabby Douglas, 30, andMadison Kocian, 28, who weren't present for the reunion.

Biles shared the silly new clip on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

The reunion was especially timely given the popularity of the recent 2016 trend that started after the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve. The trend saw users posting throwback photos and videos from one decade ago for a nostalgic celebration of the year 2026.

Biles and Douglas are the last two of the Final Five women who've yet to retire from competitive gymnastics.

At the 2024 Paris Games, Biles surpassed her medal count of 7, breaking the record previously held by Shannon Millerto become the most-decorated U.S. gymnast in Olympic history. She walked away with four medals,three gold and one silver.

Douglas had intentions to compete in Paris, but her Olympics bid was stymied by a late-May ankle injury. The2012 Olympic all-around championis now eying the 2028 games in Los Angeles and told PEOPLE in July 2024 that she's "looking forward to it."

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  • The Pitt's second season sees Dr. Robby and Dr. Frank Langdon, respectively portrayed by Noah Wyle and Patrick Ball, navigating their ruptured relationship

  • Robby seems to want nothing to do with Langdon after the events of season 1, and he makes that clear in the Feb. 19 episode

  • Ball previously teased the future of the two's relationship in an interview with PEOPLE, saying, "I think there is a major conversation to be had with Robby"

Did Robby finally tell Langdon what he really thinks?

The Pitt's second season sees senior attending physician Dr. Robby and senior resident Dr. Frank Langdon, respectively portrayed byNoah WyleandPatrick Ball, navigating their ruptured relationship.

Langdon was ousted from the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center in the show's first season after he was caught stealing drugs. Now that he's back in the ER following a brief stint in rehab, he has been attempting to reconcile with his boss.

Robby, however, wants nothing to do with him, and he makes that clear in the Feb. 19 episode.

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The two have a tense encounter while heading to the roof to escort a new patient who was transported to the hospital via helicopter. They look at each other during their elevator ride, but otherwise remain in silence.

Robby and Langdon engage in small talk while walking to the roof, with Langdon noting, "I picked a hell of a day to come back, huh?" He then asks for an update on Robby's former stepson, and receives a curt answer.

"Okay, I'm just going to say it," Langdon shouts over the noise of the incoming helicopter. "I'm sorry. I betrayed your trust. I betrayed our patient's trust. And I'm really f---ing sorry. It'll never happen again, I swear."

Robby briefly looks away before telling the resident, "I'm really glad you got the help that you need." He proceeds to drop a devastating kicker: "But I don't know if I want you working in my ER."

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The conversation ends with the patient being unloaded from the aircraft and ushered into the hospital.

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What does this mean for Robby and Langdon? Will the two ever make up? Langdon has already made amends withcharge nurse Dana Evansand the patient he stole from, but will he be able to regain Robby's trust?

While Langdon's apology could've been delivered at a better time, given the chaos of the moment, he has made multiple attempts to talk to Robby throughout the season. Robby, in return, has simply banned the doctor to work in triage, away from the main team.

Ball, 36, teased thefuture of Langdon and Robby's relationshipin an interview with PEOPLE ahead of the season 2 premiere.

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"There's a lot of damage that has been left in his wake, and I think there's a lot of shame that he carries surrounding that," the actor said of his character.

"I think there is a major conversation to be had with Robby," Ball adds, "and I hope we get to have it."

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So, there's still hope that the two medical professionals will kiss and make up before the end of the season. That is, if Robby's emotional unavailability doesn't kill him first.

New episodes ofThe Pittseason 2 air Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO Max.

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'90s Rock Band Announces Comeback With New Song Off Their Upcoming 12th Album

After a year full ofanniversaries, surprise shows, drummer dos-si-dos, andgardening accidents, theFoo Fightersare back in full force withYour Favorite Toy.

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Foo Fighters will release their 12th full-length studio album on April 24, via Roswell Records/RCA. To get fans excited, they shared the title track, a fuzzed-out garage rocker that takes the rock-and-roll attitude and drives it into the red.

The band—Dave Grohl,Nate Mendel,Chris Shiflett,Pat Smear,Rami Jaffeeand new drummerIlan Rubin—sound raw and unrestrained on the song, which sees Grohl sing, "Get back / Hear that, boy? / Someone threw away your favorite toy for good / For good."

"'Your Favorite Toy' really was the key that unlocked the tone and energetic direction of the new album," says Dave Grohl in a press release. "We stumbled upon it after experimenting with different sounds and dynamics for over a year, and the day it took shape, I knew that we had to follow its lead. It was the fuse to the powder keg of songs we wound up recording for this record. It feels new."

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Your Favorite Toywill include "Asking For A Friend," the song they released inOctober2025, along with ten other tracks. "Today's Song," released in July with a message about "unbridled joy and devastating heartbreak," is not included in the initial tracklist.

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Foo Fighters' new album heralds their massive 2026 Take Cover world tour. After playing festivals Welcome to Rockville and Bottlerocket Napa Valley, the band will head overseas in June, playing a handful of European dates before returning to North America in August. InNovember, the band will head down toAustralia and New Zealand, continuing the tour well into 2027.

Related: Iconic '90s Rock Band Announces 2026 Tour Update

This tour will be the band's first major outing with new drummer Illan Rubin, whojoined Foo Fighters in Julyafter the band parted ways withJosh Freese. Freese, who is still speculating overthe cause of his dismissal, didn't waste any time finding work: he rejoinedNine Inch Nails, taking over for Ilan Rubin in a strange rock n' roll drummer-swap.

Your Favorite Toyarrives on April 24.You can preorder it here.

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"Caught In The Echo""Of All People""Window""Your Favorite Toy""If You Only Knew""Spit Shine""Unconditional""Child Actor""Amen, Caveman""Asking For A Friend"

Related: Ex-Foo Fighters Drummer Reflects on 'Mystery' Firing: 'I've Got a Lot to Say'

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