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When Snapchat was released, it opened up a floodgate for a little thing we call sexting. With it's "promise" of deleting whatever you send within a few seconds of the recipient opening it up, it felt like our generation finally found a way to send those x-rated pics without all of the consequences (example A: Anthony Weiner). But it wasn't to be, as people found creative ways to save Snapchat pics and, of course, paste them online for all to see. So, spare yourself the embarassment (and regret), it's time for Snapchat sexting to end. Here are the best uses for Snapchat that fall outside of the dirt.
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Showcase Your Not-So-Great Drawing Skills
Hey, we know you like to get your Picasso on in your free time. Why not share some of your digital creations? If they suck (which they most likely will), at least you can feel safe that it will vanish in a few seconds.
Or live on like these ones did.
Send a Fake Version of the Real Thing, and Put it Anywhere
Want to send a picture of your Johnson? Well, don't. Fight it. Do the next best thing and send a drawing of male genitalia, plastered anywhere you so choose. It's just better that way.
Meet Snapchat Strangers on Twitter and Reddit
Snapchat doesn't have a feature that lets users meet strangers, so people took to Twitter to craft their own way to do just that. Of course, this means more hashtags. Use #SnapChatNames to discover creepers new friends to Snapchat with. Also, you can head to the Snapchat subredditto meet new Snapchatters.
Or, just Snapchat with people you know. That works, too.
Send Regretable Pictures of Your Face
Who needs that sexy stuff? Send something funny. If it leaks, your face might not even be recognizable. At least you can hope it won't be.
Think of Creative Ways to Show Your Friends How Hungover You Are
Had a good time the night before? Let your pals know not by snapping a pic of the naked stranger you're in bed with, but with a creative picture of your breakfast instead.
React to the Important News of the Day
C'mon CNN, what about the pandas?! Instead of putting your phone down your pants, point it to the headlines.
Become Your Favorite Comic Hero
Can't wait for Halloween? Use your drawing skills to become your favorite comic book hero. Either way, you'd still be a better Batman than Ben Affleck.
Live Vicariously Through Your Animals
Don't feel like you're cool enough? Then give your pets some Snapchat swag. They might pull it off better, anyway.
Make Inanimate Objects Cool
If you have a bunch of trash laying around because every day feels like a lazy Sunday, then use them to create little characters, like the person above did with the Pepsi can. Once you do that, you can send it to your friends (if you have any, that is).
Make Rihanna Proud
This is the only place where this could be possible, or even border line acceptable. Too bad for this guy that this got leaked, so in the words of Walter White: "tread lightly" when getting your RiRI on.
Scare off Your Friends
You can probably think of a better way to use your life, but if you're going to be creepy, might as well do it on Snapchat.
Show Off How Cultured You Think You Are
When posting something like this on Instagram or Facebook might amount to a multitude of embarassment, on Snapchat, that uncool picture you thought was cool won't be seen by hundreds of people. You hope.
Be... Subtly Racist?
At least you can use the drawing feature to be creative with your sterotypes. #sigh
Show Your Friends How You'll Be Dead Sooner Than They Will
Smoking isn't something to be proud of in this day and age, so if you're going to "show off" your bad habits, do it in private.
Let Everyone See How You're Out and About Even if You're Actually Still Inside
What's better than sexting? Going out and actually doing something. Living life. So show all your friends that you're all dressed up and out in the world... even if you're still in the house.