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		onesafari on June 16, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The giraffe neck evolved for sexual combat? Male giraffes evolved to impress females by fighting each other with their necks. Male humans evolved to impress females by sending them a text message about how male giraffes impress female giraffes.

qwerty456127 on June 16, 2022 [–]

AFAIK giraffes then evolved to avoid unnecessary relations with opposite sexes and just be all gay peacefully.

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