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9 things that just aren’t worth the effort

Puff pastry? Folding underwear?

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Some things just aren’t worth your time, but how do you know which are and which aren’t?

Reddit users have been discussing exactly that – from posting on the internet to growing your own vegetables, what do they believe just isn’t worth the effort?

1. A comment in a haystack

“Trying to comment on a post that already has 100 comments” – KyloWrench

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“Spending the best 60 years you got, to do what you want in the last 10-20.” – sejed

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“Arguing on social media, especially about political agendas” – MischaTheJudoMan

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“Making puff pastry, just buy it” – kisspapa

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“Folding your underwear instead of throwing it all in the drawer” – Heyitsthatdude69

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“Growing your own broccoli. By the time you clear out all the worms and slugs, blanch and freeze it, let alone growing it, you should’ve just bought a bag for a dollar.” – Butwinsky

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“Making my bed. I’m just going to mess it up.” – Nojtek

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“Artichokes. Literally 1-2 hours of cooking and eating, for just 60 calories. I’ve grilled an artichoke exactly once in my lifetime.” – tiwuno

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“Completing this sente” – still-improving

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