14 Ways People Are Trying To Convince Themselves They’re Not Failing Cuaresma
These 40 days and 40 nights are supposed to be a way for us to make sacrifices, but somehow people always find a way to cheat the system.
The first test comes on Ash Wednesday and every Friday when you’re not supposed to eat meat.
I already ate chicken meat ? #LentFail ON THE FIRST DAY!
— Gabby (@gabrriellllla) February 10, 2016
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There’s always that one person who tries to convince you this only means red meat.
People also get overly specific with what they’re giving up.
Love this message from my sister @debjfielding about our dad. #lentfail #Lent2015 pic.twitter.com/4kzgSewFxB
— Becky Pink (@PinksCharming) March 29, 2015
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I’m giving up chips, not Doritos.
Down to a T.
Isn't Lent over yet? I could really use a beer tonight #lentfail #ThankGodIdidntgiveupwhiskey
— Jonathan Grieser (@gracerector) March 26, 2015
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Some give up alcohol, others just whisky because why not?
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Others think you’re not really failing if you know Jesus would do the same.
Sorry Jesus. #lentfail #iwastired #jesuswouldvestoppedforcoffeeiftherewasacoffeeshopinthedesert
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#jesuswouldvestoppedforcoffeeiftherewasacoffeeshopinthedesert – That last hashtag is 100% because we know for sure what Jesus would do.
And you can’t really blame yourself if food magically appears in front of your face. It’s like a sign from God.
Got pasta take away for lunch, they threw in a bread roll… I was eating my lunch happily until I remembered i gave up bread… #lentfails
— Ciara O'Halloran (@marmaladee) February 27, 2015
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Plus, es pecado tirar la comida.
Or if a vendor accidentally sells you the wrong thing. ?
Que horror soy un mounstruo por que @Rosario_nc me vendio una torta de COCHINITA 🙁 #cuaresmafail
— Nich G (@Nichvelasco) February 22, 2012
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With red meat.
And is it really your fault if the universe is working against you?
Meant to give up chocolate for #Lent. Forgot that #Lent comes IMMEDIATELY after #PancakeDay and scoffed some munchies at 8am #Lentfail
— Natalie Hunter (@NatalieCHunter) February 10, 2016
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The answer is no.
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Isn’t Christianity about forgiveness anyway?
rompi la cuaresma no me aguante con el chocolate! Perdon!
— Flor Maria (@FlorMariaAyelen) February 20, 2015
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Forgive me Lord for I’m *about* to sin.
Didn’t Jesus like bread?
Yes, most mistakes are forgiven and you have the opportunity to start fresh.
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Because temptation happens.
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But the most clever lent hack is probably this:
You can’t fail if you don’t try.
