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It’s not easy to be different in a world where perfection is a “MUST,” and it’s even more daunting and difficult when you have to live having a rare disease or missing parts of your body due to an illness or an injury.

However, there is nothing more beautiful and inspiring than seeing people who have to live with issues like that, experiencing life as actively and intensely as the rest of the “healthy” population. And even having the strength to self-sarcasm and make “fun” of their condition with an incredible sense of humor!

Here you will find 58 amazing folks that show us what life is all about!

1. Specific instructions

When this Navy vet had to have his leg amputated, he decided to get a tattoo that would amuse his surgeons.

We just hope they weren’t laughing too hard during the procedure!

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2. They’re fake and they’re fabulous

How hilarious is this shirt?

A lot funnier than a double mastectomy, that’s for sure.

But this cancer survivor is still finding a reason to smile.

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SianKaan/Reddit Source: SianKaan/Reddit

3. Land shark

This man might have already lost his leg, but he certainly didn’t lose his sense of humor.

His amputation took place just a few months prior, but he quickly found a way to cope.

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4. OMG, my leg!

When a Redditor’s friend lost his leg in a motorcycle accident, he began making the best of it with pranks like this.

This is from an April Fool’s Day joke in a local park.

And we just wish we could have seen the looks on the faces of bystanders.

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5. Throne on wheels

Some of the best visual humor for those with disabilities takes place on Halloween.

This didn’t just make us smile, we’re also in awe of how badass the whole setup is!

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6. Operation: humor

When this young woman had her 15th surgery, she wore this shirt to amuse herself and the surgeon.

Sadly, the surgeon hadn’t watched enough Spongebob Squarepants to get the joke. (And if you haven’t either, here’s why it’s funny.)

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7. It makes us want to laugh and cry

We laugh at her shirt and cry for ourselves – because sometimes it feels so true.

One commenter summed up the reactions to this photo perfectly, saying: “I love how accurate this is that everyone, no matter the Country, is all, ‘Yep.'”

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8. Crip ship

“Crip” (as in “cripple”) is a word reserved for other differently-abled people (meaning you don’t get to use it if it doesn’t apply to you).

But you can still laugh at this vanity plate.

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9. T-rexin’ and flexin’

This man’s arthrogryposis means his arms are too short for most sweater sleeves.

But he managed to find his spirit animal in the T-rex, making this sweater fit (the situation, at least) perfectly.

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astaroth136/Reddit Source: astaroth136/Reddit

10. Eerie costume

When this woman had ear surgery, she took the opportunity to dress up as Van Gogh.

And she absolutely nailed it!

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11. Cancer is evil

A Redditor posted this photo of their mom, explaining that she was in her 8th week of chemotherapy when Halloween rolled around.

Her costume is absolutely perfect.

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12. Bionic limb swap

These two amputees decided to swap limbs for a little photo shoot.

They make quite the mismatched pair!

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13. What are you lookin’ at?

A Redditor spotted this patient at the VA hospital and made sure to get a picture of his shirt.

Sure, people can’t help but look when they see a person who appears different, but it’s ok to call them out on it as well.

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14. Fair warning

When his hearing disabled friend had trouble dealing with the cops during a traffic stop because he was having a hard time understanding them (and they thought his speech sounded slurred and was therefore drunk) he made sure it wouldn’t happen again.

This lovely sticker should clear up any confusion.

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15. His “better half”

They say opposites attract, right?

This guy found his new “girlfriend” at the mall and decided they just “completed” each other.

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16. Pre-chemo shenanigans

This guy decided to have a little fun with photography when he got his chemotherapy chest port put in.

Too bad it’s just Bud Light – but to each their own.

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17. Vacation tan

This amputee posted this photo saying that he was going to varnish his leg so that everyone thought he had been to the beach on vacation.

We just hope the other one matches!

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18. Hair day becomes head day

This 7-year-old wasn’t going to let alopecia stop her from celebrating her school’s “Crazy Hair Day,” so she decorated her head instead.

What a bedazzled beauty!

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19. Cancer sucks

This woman decided to go full dracula during a blood transfusion.

Cancer sure does suck.

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20. School spirit

Get it? De(a)f Leopard.

Now THAT’S a school-wide sense of humor.

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21. None for you

Aww, man! Now how is he going to eat this without breaking the rules?!

Somehow, we believe in his abilities.

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22. Lieutenant Dan reporting for duty

It’s been a while since Forrest Gump came out but who can forget the wounded soldier Lt. Dan played by Gary Sinise?

This hilarious guy can’t.

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23. Peg leg

Speaking of funny costumes, being an amputee is the perfect opportunity to live out your pirate fantasies.

Unless they involve cavorting with Johnny Depp.

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24. The gang’s all here

When a Redditor’s wife was in an accident that resulted in a severe brain injury a few months before Halloween, the couple and some friends decided to make the most of her mobility issues.

Zoinks!

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25. Kickass costume

We would totally watch this Lara Croft kick butt in a film.

The crocodile is a nice touch too.

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26. But I’m happy!

This poor guy lost an arm and then broke his other hand.

But at least he’s got the funniest t-shirt around.

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27. Swipe right

This woman became famous when multiple news outlets shared her Tinder profile.

Check out her profession and “stats.”

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via HuffPost Source: via HuffPost

28. Jimmy!

South Park was pretty much designed to offend as many people as possible.

So it wasn’t any surprise that some people failed to find their sense of humor when seeing this guy’s Jimmy costume.

But too bad, because he even did Jimmy impressions all night from behind the mask. It’s not like he was faking the handicap.

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29. South Parking

If you know Jimmy from South Park you also to know the wheelchair-bound Timmy.

Could you keep yourself from laughing if you saw this license plate while on the road?

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30. Leggo my…leg. Oh.

This guy built himself a Lego leg while waiting for his real one to be built.

While we doubt it improved his mobility, we admire the creativity.

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31. This little piggy

Well, this little piggy is never coming back from the market.

And what better way to honor its loss than with a hilarious tattoo?

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32. It’s not working!

This amputee is angling for a refund after all that false advertising.

What’s it supposed to restore if not hands? Those grow back, right?

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33. It’s all about perspective

Who’s the freak now?

The look on this guy’s face is priceless while he wears this shirt.

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34. Double duty

This veteran lost his legs in Afghanistan.

But he’s adjusting to life with a prosthetic pretty well – at least when he goes out for a drink.

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35. Say hello to Sir Nubly

A mom posted these sarcastic photos her son sent her.

It’s got to be a relief to know your kid can still maintain a sense of humor after going through an amputation.

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36. The cost of college

College is getting expensive these days.

While this grad said she wasn’t neessarily a big fan of decorated caps, she couldn’t pass up the opportunity to make the joke.

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37. Moneymaker

See, now THIS is a great way to supplement your income.

Everyone wants to know the story, so why not make them pay for the trouble of having to repeat it?

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38. Get it right. No, left!

Sadly, people have had the incorrect limb amputated by surgeons in the past.

No doubt this patient had heard a story or two and wanted to not only give his doctors a giggle but ensure that they knew which was which.

That post-op t-shirt is comedy gold as well.

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39. Long story short

When you’re sick of people staring, give them something to look at.

Now at least they have a reason to smile.

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40. Snow angel

Who said you need arms and legs to make a snow angel?

This guy is doing just fine without them.

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41. Boob jokes

Yes, people get offended when breasts are sexualized, but what can we say? This shirt is just funny.

Just don’t think you can steal third.

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