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Posted on Aug 28, 2015

11 Photos That Prove Popular Proverbs Completely Wrong

These photos will surely make you think twice about using proverbs--or should I say lies?

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11 Photos That Prove Popular Proverbs Completely Wrong

1. "Real men wear pink"

2. "No man is an island."

3. "A watched pot never boils"

4. "You can't have your cake and eat it too."

5. "You can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs."

6. "There's no such thing as free lunch."

7. "The grass is always greener on the other side."

8. "You can't always get what you want."

9. "Too many cooks spoil the broth."

10. "Good things come to those who wait."

11. "You are what you eat."

11 Photos That Prove Popular Proverbs Completely Wrong

1. "Real men wear pink"

2. "No man is an island."

3. "A watched pot never boils"

4. "You can't have your cake and eat it too."

5. "You can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs."

6. "There's no such thing as free lunch."

7. "The grass is always greener on the other side."

8. "You can't always get what you want."

9. "Too many cooks spoil the broth."

10. "Good things come to those who wait."

11. "You are what you eat."

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