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February 11, 2015

Best Fossil Fuel Break Up Lines

A meme featuring a woman in floral pajamas with text "WE'RE NEVER GETTING BACK TOGETHER LIKE EVER" and "#DIVEST" hashtag, referencing relationship breakup themes.

As we’ve been learning, breaking up with fossil fuels isn’t as hard as Big Oil wants us to think.

To help you get out of the relationships you don’t want anymore – we came up with 7 of the best fossil fuel break up lines to help you this Global Divestment Day.

Enjoy! #fossilfuelbreakuplines (Share your own on social media if you want!)

1) Is it hot in here or is this relationship (to fossil fuels) suffocating me?

Lisa Simpson looking unimpressed or skeptical with a blank stare, sitting indoors with pink walls and furniture visible in the background. A classic reaction image from The Simpsons animated series.

2) Its not you.. It’s me… I don’t want to perpetuate climate destruction.

A woman with long dark hair in a light-colored blouse stands in a dimly lit setting with blurred lights behind her. Text reads "It's not you!" suggesting a scene from a film or show.

3) We’re just at different points in our lives. You want to keep on burning carbon, and I just don’t.

A man in a suit and glasses appears to be speaking, with text overlay reading "WE'RE NOT FRIENDS." The image has a dark background and appears to be from a TV show or interview setting.

4) I need to find myself and I just can’t do that with you controlling our economy.

A cartoon animation showing hands exchanging or reaching for a brown wallet or purse against a blue background, suggesting a transaction or payment being made.

5) I’m tired of trying to warm that coal-d heart of yours baby, this oil-d song and dance just isn’t working anymore.

6) There’s just no room in this big blue world for tar-crossed lovers these days, I need something new.

A person stands on a rocky jetty at dusk, photographing the scenic coastal view. Mountains rise in the distance across calm waters, while a blue boat is moored nearby under an overcast sky.

7) You keep telling me you’re going beyond petroleum but where’s the real change, I need substance, not just pretty words.

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