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Jimmy Kimmel Pranks People Into Thinking Earthquakes Run On A Schedule

Do These People Really Think Earthquakes Run On A Schedule?
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Hmmm, can we maybe pencil in these quakes instead?

Jimmy Kimmel went out onto the street to ask people what they thought of the government's decision to schedule earthquakes every five years instead of every 12.

We're not sure what's more surprising, that people believe earthquakes have schedules, or that people seem so nonchalant about the topic of natural disasters. Either way, come on, people, let's get educated.

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Motivational Posters Decoded
"I make terrible decisions"(01 of17)
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"I'm the one making huffy, impatient noises in the Starbucks line"(02 of17)
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"I'm a terrible friend"(03 of17)
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"I've never kept a pet alive longer than 24 hours"(04 of17)
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"My definition of 'accomplishment' is putting on pants"(05 of17)
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"I was an extra on 'Law & Order'"(06 of17)
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"You would not believe how incredibly slow I run"(07 of17)
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"I can't stop screaming"(08 of17)
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"I don't have a job"(09 of17)
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"I watched all five seasons of The Wire in one sitting"(10 of17)
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"I'm one of the top three most annoying people you know"(11 of17)
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"I also don't have a job"(12 of17)
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"I've been wearing pajamas for 72 hours"(13 of17)
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"I've never finished a book"(14 of17)
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"I'm just so tired"(15 of17)
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"I have a 'fancy' pair of cargo shorts for special occasions"(16 of17)
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"I'm struggling with my own mortality"(17 of17)
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