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  • Monday 27 July 2026 - 11:42

    Every day, we swipe through maps, playlists, notifications, alarms, camera apps, and endless folders of files without giving them a second thought. They're designed to be temporary – always updating, disappearing, or being replaced. But what if someone unearthed these digital fragments thousands of years from now? What would they think they were?

    That fascinating question lies at the heart of Kleinian's work. The contemporary artist describes his practice as "Modern Archaeology," transforming familiar digital interfaces into objects that look as though they have survived centuries buried beneath the earth. Instead of polished smartphone screens, we see weathered stone, cracked concrete, rusted steel, and fractured slabs preserving snapshots of today's digital life like ancient relics.

    The illusion is remarkably convincing. Spotify playlists appear fossilized in rock. GPS navigation seems permanently embedded in broken masonry. Alarm clocks, desktop folders, camera apps, satellite maps, video games, and even AI conversations become physical artifacts with chipped edges, scratches, erosion, and mineral textures that suggest they have endured hundreds, or even thousands of years.

    Scroll down to explore some of Kleinian's remarkable "future archaeology" creations, and don't forget to vote for your favorite.

    More info: Instagram | kleinian.com | youtube.com

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  • Monday 27 July 2026 - 11:33

    Influencer Paige Lorenze took one look at a sign hanging in a local Nantucket store and decided to take things quite personally.

    Fresh off her wedding to tennis star Tommy Paul, the 28-year-old Dairy Boy founder took to social media to complain about the practices of the business known as Four Winds Craft Guild.

    The local business also hit back at her after their Instagram page was reported.

    Paige Lorenze took one look at a sign hanging in a local Nantucket store and decided to take things quite personally

    Woman in white ruffled outfit posing on Nantucket balcony at sunset

    Image credits: paigepaul/Instagram

    Four Winds Craft Guild, operating since 1948 in Nantucket, Massachusetts, was opened by the Sylvia family and has been “in the business of buying and selling authentic local arts,” according to their website.

    They specialize in selling hand-crafted baskets, purses, local artwork and carvings, according to their website.

    Nantucket store interior with no influencers sign and wicker baskets on display

    Image credits: fourwindscraftguild/Instagram

    But what Paige Lorenze took a keen interest in was the “No influencers” sign that was hanging right inside their store.

    Lorenze decided to tear into the local store’s practice of not entertaining influencers by commenting on one of their posts.

    Historic brick building in Nantucket with large wreath and cobblestone street

    Image credits: fourwindscraftguild/Instagram

    Social media comment about shopping weekly at a Nantucket store

    Social media comment defending Nantucket store's no influencers policy

    “If you call yourself a feminist but proudly put up a ‘No Influencers’ sign, it’s worth asking who you are attempting to delegitimize, and why…” she wrote in her impassioned comment.

    The 28-year-old defended the influencer industry, saying women have played a major role in shaping the creator economy and turning social media platforms into successful businesses.

    The socialite influencer said “mocking women when they become powerful in a new industry” was not new

    Screenshot of Paige Paul's lengthy rant about a Nantucket store's no influencers sign, sparking controversy.

    Image credits: paigepaul/Instagram

    “Mocking women when they become powerful in a new industry isn’t new. It’s just a strange message coming from a store that celebrates a craft with such a rich history of women shaping the island and its economy,” she said.

    She pointed out that many creators are women who have turned their online platforms into powerful business tools, helping brands connect with audiences through trust and authenticity in ways traditional advertising often cannot replicate.

    Image of tennis star's wife Paige Lorenze posing, central to the Nantucket store no influencers sign debate.

    Image credits: paigepaul/Instagram

    Screenshot of a comment supporting the Nantucket store's no influencers sign, criticizing influencers.

    Screenshot of a comment defending Nantucket store, stating they don't need influencers for business.

    “For those who don’t know, the creator economy is overwhelmingly driven by women,” she went on to say.

    “Brands have shifted billions of dollars into creator marketing because it consistently delivers something traditional advertising can’t…. trust, community, and measurable sales.”

    She ended her message by saying, “One woman with a loyal audience can successfully launch a business at a scale that would have once required corporate backing and massive advertising budgets. That’s a win. This sign isn’t.”

    Four Winds Craft Guild hit back, saying their Instagram post was reported

    Screenshot of Instagram content removal notice with a user's comment about reporting photos, related to Nantucket store influencers.

    Image credits: fourwindscraftguild/Instagram

    Although the post has since been deleted, Four Winds Craft Guild hit back by sharing an Instagram Story on Saturday.

    “Imagine being so bored with life that you spend your pastime trying to report a photo on IG that makes you feel uncomfortable,” the store’s social media account said.

    They also re-shared a picture of their “No influencers” sign to their 12.4K followers.

    Tennis star's wife and friends at Nantucket Store, Dairy Boy, with 'No Influencers' sign. They hit back after a rant.

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    Lorenze runs a business herself, being the founder of lifestyle brand Dairy Boy that sells clothing, accessories, bedding, and so on.

    “I think you’re so rewarded when you own a brand, when you just lean into who you are as an individual because no one can replicate that,” she told People last year.

    Tennis star and his wife sitting with a trophy, exposing Nantucket Store with 'No Influencers' sign.

    Image credits: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

    She started dating tennis player Tommy Paul in 2022 after making the first move by sending him a DM.

    The pair then exchanged numbers and decided to meet.

    “Tommy invited me to one of his matches,” she told Vogue this month. “And the rest is history.”

    Lorenze and Tommy Paul tied the knot this month, four years after she slid into his DMs

    Tennis star's wife and husband at a Nantucket event with a large tent in the background.

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    The couple tied the knot this month on July 14 at Old Westbury Gardens in Long Island, New York.

    “I was weak in the knees, literally,” while waiting for Lorenze to walk down the aisle.

    “It felt like my heart was going to burst out of my chest, and I couldn’t hold back tears,” he told the outlet.

    Tennis star's wife and husband dancing at a Nantucket event, amidst controversy with 'No Influencers' sign.

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    When the bride later asked Paul how he would describe the ceremony in one word, he offered: “emotional.”

    “Every piece of it: the classical music, the blessing, our vows, and being surrounded by the people who shaped our lives felt deeply personal,” Lorenze said while recalling their post-nuptials conversation.

    “Influencers should be banned from the general public,” one commented online

    A message bubble saying 'Irony truly is a tough concept, huh?', related to the Nantucket Store 'No Influencers' sign.

    A social media comment supporting the Nantucket store and its No Influencers sign policy for privacy and respect.

    A social media comment suggesting Nantucket is understated, hinting at the tennis star's wife's experience.

    A social media comment advocating for all stores to adopt a No Influencers sign policy for better boundaries.

    A social media comment expressing desire for the No Influencers sign to be adopted universally across businesses.

    A social media comment defending the Nantucket store's right to refuse influencers and protect its legacy.

    A social media comment showing support for the Nantucket store's decision regarding influencers.

    A social media user's rant about negative experiences with influencers at Giraffe Manor, ruining others' experiences.

    A social media comment suggesting the Nantucket store doesn't need help from the tennis star's wife, regarding influencers.

    A social media comment expressing approval of the Nantucket store's stance against influencers.

    A social media user's strong rant about influencers expecting freebies and giving bad reviews to businesses.

    A social media comment saying, Thank goodness! Good riddance influencers of who??, regarding the Nantucket store.

    A social media comment discussing how social influencers make people seem like idiots, pertaining to the Nantucket store.

    A social media comment supporting businesses taking control back from influencers, related to the Nantucket store.

    A social media comment simply stating, Glad someone finally said it!, regarding the Nantucket store and influencers.

    A social media comment questioning why businesses would want influencers who expect free stuff, about the Nantucket store.

    A social media comment from a tennis star's wife, exposing a Nantucket store and its 'no influencers' policy.

    A social media comment discussing the Nantucket store incident involving the tennis star's wife and its 'no influencers' policy.

    A social media comment responding to the Nantucket store controversy and the 'no influencers' sign exposed by the tennis star's wife.

    A social media comment regarding the tennis star's wife exposing the Nantucket store and its 'no influencers' sign.

    A social media comment about the Nantucket store's 'no influencers' policy, exposed by the tennis star's wife.

  • Monday 27 July 2026 - 10:39

    Deciding whether to have kids, when to have them, and how many to bring into the world is a deeply personal decision every couple gets to make for themselves. But for some reason, there are always other family members who think they should get a say in the matter. As if their lives and bodies were the ones on the line.

    That’s exactly the kind of situation one Redditor found herself in. After giving birth to her daughter, she had a hysterectomy, and she and her husband started looking into becoming foster parents. When her mother-in-law found out, she completely lost it, furious that she wouldn’t be getting any more “real” grandchildren.

    Read the full story below.

    The woman told her mother-in-law that she’d had a hysterectomy after having her daughter and was now considering fostering more kids

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    She lost it, furious that she wouldn’t be getting any more “real” grandchildren

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    Readers agreed that what the couple chose to do was none of the mother-in-law’s business

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    Later, the woman returned with an update, revealing that her MIL was acting as though nothing had ever happened

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    Readers were appalled by her behavior and by the family members who continued to side with her

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    In a final update, the woman shared how her husband had stepped in and set clear boundaries with his mother

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    Readers thought the couple was handling the situation exactly as they should

  • Monday 27 July 2026 - 10:11

    The benefits of the grandparent-grandchild relationship go beyond pancakes and sleepovers. The moments they share can create lifelong memories and strengthen family bonds. Not to mention the help grandparents often provide to busy parents. But in some cases, they might also overstep important boundaries.

    One woman, who went out with her husband and left their two girls with their grandma, came back to find the kids terrified. Grandma had been telling them that mommy was going to take them away from daddy—not because she was confused or mistaken, but because she was actively trying to tear the couple apart!

    This woman was on pretty good terms with her mother-in-law

    Image credits: Mikael Blomkvist/Pexels (not the actual photo)

    But everything changed after the lady found out the truth about her sexuality

    Grandma tried to turn the kids against their mom

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    People who read the woman’s story believe she has every right to cut off contact with her mother-in-law

  • Monday 27 July 2026 - 09:06

    Working in a hotel isn’t for the faint of heart. Along with dealing with entitled guests and overbearing employers, you might be stuck with colleagues that you can’t stand. And in one hotel, the woman in charge of the breakfast buffet decided that because she was much older than the rest of the staff, she got to call the shots.

    But eventually, justice was served. Below, you’ll find the full story of how this Boomer finally lost her job after 15 years of terrorizing her coworkers, as well as some of the reactions invested readers had to the story.

    This boomer had been making life hell for her coworkers for 15 years

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    But everything changed with the arrival of a new employee

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    Working in hospitality can be a real challenge

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    Having a job in hospitality, or any role involving lots of people interaction, is notoriously tough. To get a better sense of what it’s really like, Bored Panda spoke with the original poster (OP) of the Reddit story, who has years of experience in the industry.

    According to OP, conflicts between hotel employees are usually manageable and not as extreme as what happened with ‘Bessie the Boomer.’ “It’s just basic interpersonal conflict, personalities that don’t blend. The most professional staff can keep those issues aside and be personable,” they explain.

    The real challenges often come from dealing with guests. “They can be incredibly entitled, no matter who they are or what they do,” says OP. “Older guests, like ‘boomers,’ may have outdated expectations based on outmoded commercial models. For example, they might become genuinely outraged if a hotel is cash-free.”

    Unfortunately, this kind of behavior is becoming increasingly common. A 2022 Harvard Business Review survey revealed that 76% of frontline service workers face rude behavior every month, and 78% believe it’s more prevalent than it was five years ago.

    The survey revealed some startling examples of customer rudeness. One retail worker reported that a customer responded to a simple “Good morning” with, “I do not need you for anything. Leave me alone. If I need you, I will call you. You are here to serve, not to talk with me.” In another case, a restaurant visitor described how their sister disrespected a waitress: “She berated a waitress to the point of making her cry. Why? Because the waitress didn’t bring her salad just the way she ordered it.”

    Despite this, OP still enjoys their job, especially because it lets them observe people in their most authentic moments. “After 1 am, a strange honesty takes over,” they note. “Between alcohol, substances, stress, and lack of sleep, bluntness becomes the norm. You get to learn about people and who they are from the oddest angles.”

    No doubt, this line of work isn’t for everyone. But it certainly makes for some fascinating stories.

    People in the comments were happy that ‘Bessie the Boomer’ finally got what she deserved

  • Monday 27 July 2026 - 07:00

    Sometimes the funniest things aren’t broad, relatable observations—they’re weirdly specific ones. Think of a sign banning something so oddly precise it raises more questions than it answers, a caption that feels like it was lifted straight from one of your own (admittedly obscure) thoughts, or a comparison so bizarre it logically has no business working as well as it does.

    Those are exactly the kinds of posts celebrated on r/oddlyspecific, where hyper-specific details somehow manage to strike a surprisingly universal chord. Whether they hint at an untold backstory or capture an oddly familiar experience with uncanny precision, they’re the sort of posts that make you stop scrolling just to think, “Wait... why is this so accurate?”

    Scroll down to see some of our new favorite finds from the community—and stick around to find out what a Seattle raccoon with a spinal condition has to do with any of it.

    #1 English Can't Be Stopped🫠

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    If you’ve spent any time online recently, it’s pretty likely that you’ve encountered the internet’s latest favorite animal who’s gone from local legend to national celebrity. This time, it’s not an orphaned baby Japanese macaque clinging to an IKEA orangutan plush toy. It’s Jimothy, a raccoon with what’s likely short spine syndrome who calls Seattle home but apparently enjoys the odd vacation.

    More flattering descriptions refer to his noticeably “unusual, spindly shape” and “scamper of a Tasmanian Devil.” Less flattering ones say he looks “like a 5-year-old’s crayon rendering of a raccoon, or a lesser character from a horror film.”

    Either way, Jimothy’s “scamper” has even made it over onto Google Search. Just type in “Jimothy” or “Jimothy the raccoon,” and you’ll see him in all his animated glory.

    But what does Jimothy have to do with the oddly specific posts we’re featuring today, you might ask? It might seem like an oddly specific entry point. But maybe that is the point.

    #2 Haunted Castle

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    #3 I Feel The Anger Through The Screen

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    Because if you hadn’t gathered by now, the thing about Jimothy is that he isn’t your average trash panda (although we love those too!). He’s bizarre and unbothered, deeply chaotic, and, as NYT reporter Madison Malone Kircher says, “both cute and just a little bit freaky looking.”

    When you see Jimothy, she explains, you immediately understand he simply couldn’t be called anything else. It’s oddly specific, bestselling author Jamie Slack explains:

    “His name is Jimothy. Not Jimmy, Not Tim. Jimothy—like someone started to name him something respectable and just gave up halfway through and committed anyway.”

    And that’s a large part of why she believes he went viral in the first place—”not because raccoons are new, but because Jimothy is a name that sounds like he owes someone money.”

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    #5 That Other Post Without Censoring

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    Slack sees this as proof of what’s basically internet culture law: the weirder and more specific something is, the faster it spreads. “Generic cute animal? Fine. Raccoon with a name that sounds like a mid-level accounting temp who’s been to small claims court at least twice? Pandemonium.”

    It’s the same reason r/oddlyspecific has quietly become one of the internet’s most beloved corners, amassing over 3.8 million members. Each week, some 542,000 of them show up to share things that are, in the sub’s own words, “just way too specific”—posts so hyper-detailed that they should, by all logic, only make sense to the person who posted them.

    Sometimes it’s a caption or comment. Sometimes it’s a bizarrely detailed headline, or a tombstone “in memory of Ellen Shannon, age 26 years” that lists the very particular sequence of events that led to her demise. But many of these posts straddle the same fine line: between deeply, almost embarrassingly personal and somehow universally relatable.

    #6 Kid Tells A Story

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    #7 Let’s Start Using Wolves Now

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    #8 Wonder Where It Was Hidden

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    They’re specific, but somehow even if you’ve never had the exact experience, the vividness of the description makes it easy to picture, and that’s exactly what makes it funny. Or they describe something so precisely, down to the last unnecessary detail, that the specificity loops back around into feeling universal.

    A comparison that seems completely arbitrary at first suddenly clicks. A caption about an oddly particular habit, or a passing thought you’ve never said out loud, makes you pause and realize: I’ve done that. I’ve thought that. I just never had the words for it.

    In such cases, often the experience itself isn’t remarkable at all. Rather, what’s remarkable is that someone managed to describe it perfectly.

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    #10 The Future

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    #11 10 Years

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    But sometimes the appeal of these posts comes down to a mismatch between the detail that is included and that which is left out. These instead work by holding information back, daring you to fill in the blank yourself.

    And research backs this up: Psychologist George Loewenstein’s landmark 1994 paper on the psychology of curiosity found that it kicks in the moment we sense a “gap” between what we know and what we don’t.

    “The Holy Bible read in a condescending voice by a 14-year-old atheist” makes us wonder why the need for such a cassette ever arose in the first place.

    Something similar can be said for that unusually round raccoon, Slack says: “Everybody just wanted to know more about Jimothy. What does he want. Where is he going. Is he okay.”

    And that “instinct to collectively root for a chaotic little trash panda with grandpa name,” she argues, “is actually the most human thing we’ve done online in a while.”

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    #13 I Hate Fondant

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    Perhaps that’s one of the internet’s quiet superpowers.

    Slack says that Jimothy “has done more for national unity” than anything she’s seen “in recent memory.” And while she admits that’s a hot take, she might just have a point.

    Thriving communities like r/oddlyspecific show that it’s possible for the most specific, personal observations to find an audience—and then discover that audience is far greater than one might’ve thought. What might start as a joke that feels too niche to share can become something thousands of strangers recognize instantly.

    And what both the posts shared in this subreddit and the internet’s favorite raccoon with a spine condition prove is something Slack articulates perfectly:

    “Specificity is everything. The internet doesn’t rally around vague. It rallies around Jimothy.”

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    #16 Facts

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    #17 Found Another Specific Grave

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    #18 Bermuda Triangle!

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    #19 Killer Recipe Book

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    #20 Definitely The Perfect Teacher

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    #21 I Can See It…

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    #22 Definitely Enjoying His 2nd Daughter’s Wedding

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    #23 Cooking

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    #24 Family Secret Tho

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    #25 Thats A New One

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    #26 Wish Someone Would Do This For Me

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    #27 Interesting Example LOL

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    #28 They Don’t Know

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    #29 Facts

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    #30 Bread Soda

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    #31 Poor Grandpa

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    #32 Gotta Try Them All

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    #33 Bone Apple Feet

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    #34 Ideal Beach Boy

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    #35 Really Makes You Wonder

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    #36 I See No Flaw In This Logic

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    #37 Chicken Is Chicken

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    #38 Sickly Quality

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    #41 I Can’t Imagine

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    #42 Got Any Grapes

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    #43 An Interesting Idea

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    #44 I'd Pay More Than 50$

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    #45 Strange Exception

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    #46 She Wanted To Play A Game

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    #47 Is This Normal

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    #48 This Is A Bit Too Precise

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    #49 Seriously Only 1,010,300 …

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    #50 No Spoilers Please

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    #51 He Really Wants The Cookies

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    #54 Facts

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    #55 A Little Too Early To Be Saying That

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    #56 New Life Phase

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    #57 Gotta Catch ‘Em All

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    #59 That's A Wild Arrangement

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    #60 Yes I Can Definitely See That

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    #61 I Know A Female Country Singer Who Loves Fishing And Her Ford Van

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    #62 Homie No

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    #63 Oddly Specific 27 Year Old Brother

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    #64 A Very Specific Camper

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    #65 Sounds Silly But…

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    #66 Fact Or Stereotype!?

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    #67 Seems Like It Was Designed For A Niche Audience

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    #68 Crazy How Easy It Is For Them

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    #69 Bee Game

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    #70 She’s Onto Something

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    #71 Now I Want To Try It

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    #72 Day Off Alone At Home

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    #73 The Food Equivalent Of A Suicide Note

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    #74 Rare

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    #75 Twix Bars And Cocaine

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    #76 What An Oddly Specific Feature

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    #77 It Is Exactly What Happened

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    #78 Don't Use The Bad Fork

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    #79 This Means He Definitely Did It

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    #80 Turkish Delight Compensation

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    #81 Oddlyspecific Jim Parsons

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    #82 Drug Store Makeup

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    #83 Sound About Right…

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    #84 Spider Nightmares

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    #85 Baby Boomers

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    #86 Asian Racism Is Something Different

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    #87 Xbox But Not Xbox

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  • Monday 27 July 2026 - 07:00

    Everyone has a bad day sometimes, you spill your coffee on the way out the door, you forgot to fill up the tank of your car, maybe you ripped your favorite shirt. One netizen's tragedy is, of course, another's comedy.

    The “FML” Instagram page is a dedicated space for folks who had something bad happen to them and just need to anonymously vent. The results are often somewhat funny. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own examples in the comments down below.

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    There is actually a word for what happens when you smile a little watching someone else's day fall apart, and it comes from German. Schadenfreude combines "schaden," meaning harm, and "freude," meaning joy, and psychologists describe it as the pleasure people feel watching another person's misfortune.

    It sounds harsh written out like that, but it turns out to be one of the most universal emotions we have. Researchers have found equivalents in cultures all over the world, including a Chinese phrase that translates roughly to enjoying the troubles of others, so this is not some uniquely petty modern internet habit. Humans have been quietly enjoying each other's bad luck for a very long time.

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    Part of the explanation comes down to something called social comparison theory, an idea developed by psychologist Leon Festinger back in the 1950s. The basic concept is that people constantly measure themselves against everyone around them, often without realizing it.

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    So when you read about a stranger locking their keys in the car with the engine running, or sending a text complaining about their boss directly to their boss, your own morning suddenly looks a lot more manageable. A Forbes piece on the subject notes that this feeling tends to show up most strongly when someone else's stumble gives our own self worth a little boost, even if we would never admit that out loud.

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    There is also a physical side to all this. Some research has linked the experience of schadenfreude to activity in the brain's reward system, the same general area that lights up with things like good food or a bit of unexpected cash. That does not mean people are wired to be cruel. It means the brain treats "at least that's not me" as a small reward, and it does this automatically, often before a person has consciously registered why they are smiling.

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    Evolutionary psychologists point out that humans are intensely social creatures who are constantly tracking status and belonging, so any information that makes us feel a little more secure in our own standing gets flagged as good news, as the BBC Science Focus explainer on the topic lays out.

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    Here is the important distinction for something like an anonymous confessions page, though. The classic, slightly uncomfortable version of schadenfreude usually involves a rival or someone we already resent getting their comeuppance. That is not really what is happening when people scroll through a feed of strangers spilling soup on themselves or forgetting their own anniversary. Nobody reading those posts thinks the person deserved it.

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    The appeal is closer to recognition than judgment. It is the relief of realizing that everyone, everywhere, is constantly one distracted moment away from tripping in public, and that thought is oddly comforting rather than mean.

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    The people posting benefit from this too. Talking openly about embarrassing moments has been shown to actually make people seem more likeable rather than less. One widely cited study covered by NBC News found that visible embarrassment reads as a sign of trustworthiness and warmth, since it shows someone cares about social norms even when they have just violated one by accident. There is also a quieter benefit for the person confessing.

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    Naming an embarrassing moment out loud tends to shrink it. As one breakdown of the psychology behind this puts it, keeping cringeworthy moments bottled up tends to make them feel heavier and more isolating than they actually are, while saying them out loud, even to strangers on the internet, tends to drain a lot of that power away.

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    So really, none of this is about wishing bad things on anyone. It is about the strange comfort of shared chaos, the reminder that dignity is optional and temporary for absolutely everyone, and the fact that laughing at your own disaster with a crowd of equally disaster prone strangers feels a lot better than sitting with it alone.

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  • Monday 27 July 2026 - 05:00

    Watching someone wander through an abandoned hospital or a forgotten manor feels like watching a disaster unfold in a horror movie.

    Yet, thousands of people eagerly do it in real life. It’s called urban exploration, or urbex — a hobby where thrill-seekers step into vacant, long-forgotten buildings simply for the thrill of exploring and documenting them.

    For instance, someone found a nuclear bunker with hospital-style rooms, rows of rusting metal beds, and decaying medical instruments. Another person stumbled upon an abandoned water park with a crumbling dragon-shaped dome.

    These explorers have been sharing their incredible finds on r/Urbex, taking us into hidden corners that most people walk past every day. What makes these locations so fascinating isn’t just the peeling paint or overgrown vines… it’s what was left behind.

    Each item offers a haunting glimpse into the past, leaving us to wonder what caused people to pack up and walk away.

    #1 Abandoned Hospital. I Broke The Urbex Rule And Took Something Home

    I’m sorry I just had too 😓

    © Photo: Foreign_Variation488

    #2 Found Myself A Bunker In The Woods

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    #3 Thinking About Climbing My First Tower But Saw This Sign. Anyone Know What It Means?

    OneSquare9106:

    DO NOT. Emitters can be a lot of different strengths. If it can reach waaaaaay yonder you best not step right in front of it, unless you want to liquidate your insides.

    © Photo: Tasty_Society

    While people have explored abandoned spaces for generations, the term urban exploration only officially appeared in 1996 in Infiltration magazine.

    However, the practice goes back much further. During the late 18th and 19th centuries, the Romantic movement sparked a massive cultural fascination with fallen architecture.

    Romantic poets, such as Percy Bysshe Shelley, frequently wrote about the poetic beauty of nature reclaiming man-made monuments.

    #4 Abandoned Hotel

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    #5 Castle In The Woods

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    #6 Found Whatever The Hell This Is

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    By the Victorian era, this obsession grew so widespread that society coined a specific term for it: ruin lust. It is derived from the German word Ruinenlust, meaning a deep desire to explore ruins.

    Across Europe, visiting ivy-covered castles and crumbling monasteries also became a trendy pastime for travelers.

    This trend quickly spread across the Atlantic. In 1861, legendary American poet Walt Whitman famously wrote about his own underground adventures inside Brooklyn’s abandoned Atlantic Avenue tunnel — considered the world’s oldest subway tunnel.

    In 1920, a group of Parisian artists organized guided tours through abandoned churches and neglected city spots.

    #7 Abandoned Tiki Themed Hotel

    © Photo: tp_urbex

    #8 Walked Through A Flooded Underground Car Park To Enter This Abandoned Mall

    Main entrance was locked with a guard outside so I had to walk through the underground car park (they must've thought no one would willing to go through that lol so it wasn't locked) .
    Fortunately the water was pretty shallow so I didn't risk getting any brain eating amoeba in me from the still water. (last image) 🙂

    © Photo: Kaizerguatarnatorz

    #9 Abandoned… With Electricity?

    Question for the hive mind. This building looks totally abandoned – it’s decrepit, totally sealed off, every window is boarded. There may be one point of access through a broken basement window.
    BUT, there’s a motion-activated light outside (see 2nd pic). In your experience, does that mean someone is living there? Or just that someone’s paying the electricity bill?


    PoofDatBoiGone:

    I’ve explored abandoned places that still have the power on. Sometimes the town is paying for it, or the trust of the building, or the electric company simply doesn’t shut it off. Any idea what the building actually was/is? That could give more clues, perhaps it was a pump house and while not in active use, retains its power should it need to be used again. Lots of things to speculate on, I’d try and first figure out what it’s used for and go from there.

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    Whether through 19th-century poetry or 21st-century photos, the urge to peek behind closed doors has always been part of human nature.

    Yet despite the eerie environments, the global urbex community operates under some strict, unwritten rules. You should leave no trace behind, commit no vandalism, and take nothing but pictures.

    #10 Nuclear Bunker Explored With Surgery Room Inside

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    #11 120-Year-Old Abandoned Mine

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    #12 Abandoned School With Working Electricity

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    People are drawn to this hobby for different reasons, but for many, it comes down to a pure adrenaline rush. Part of that high naturally comes from entering strictly off-limits places. Navigating a private location under the threat of trespassing charges creates an intense level of suspense.

    Avoiding security or law enforcement requires high vigilance, quick speed, and deep trust among teammates. As Chicago-based explorer Kelly Donahue puts it: “Yes, it’s trespassing, and yes, somebody doesn’t want us in there, but our goal is always to get in and then get out without anyone knowing that we were there.”

    #13 Abandoned Waterpark In Hue, Vietnam

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    #14 Mansion I Found Rather Untouched Still

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    #15 Abandoned House In NY

    Abandoned house of a doctor and his wife where everything went wrong.

    © Photo: zachgetsguap

    For some, urban exploration is also about uncovering the stories of the past.

    When a hospital, factory, or estate shuts its doors, it leaves behind personal items, handwritten notes, and specialized equipment. These items offer an unfiltered look at daily life from decades ago.

    By documenting these forgotten sites before they are demolished or collapse, explorers serve as unofficial archivists. Their photos and write-ups preserve local heritage and capture human stories and architectural details that would otherwise vanish from public memory.

    “For me, it’s just a different way of learning about your history. Most of the places I’ve been to, I didn’t know their historical significance until after I went to take pictures,” says Tyrell Anderson of the Decay Devils.

    #16 Abandoned Hospital, Middle Of The Night, All Alone

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    #17 Found In The Basement Of An Abandoned Mansion Owned By A Mysterious Russian Dentist

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    Urban explorers share the same deep curiosity for old design and local history as architects and historians. However, urbexers don’t always agree on what should actually happen to these places next.

    Some prefer to see abandoned sites stay decayed, believing that peeling paint and rust give a building its soul and character.

    But many others advocate strongly for adaptive reuse. They want the old, neglected structures to be turned into modern apartments, community hubs, or offices.

    Studies show that adaptive reuse can help maintain cultural heritage, reduce construction costs, and breathe new economic life into surrounding neighborhoods.

    #18 Abandoned WWII Aircraft

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    #19 Plane Graveyard

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    Urban exploration has always carried inherent risks. But some experts believe that the rise of social media algorithms has pushed a new generation of explorers to chase increasingly dangerous extremes.

    Today, online feeds are filled with “rooftoppers” dangling off skyscraper cranes, daredevils leaping across subway tracks, or thrill-seekers scaling high-voltage power pylons.

    “The community has changed drastically. A lot of these kids are putting themselves at greater risk to gain credibility on social media channels. There have been an increased number of (fatalities) in the urbex community worldwide in the past few years, and that’s gone hand-in-hand with the increased desire to publish these exploits on social media,” says Bradley Garrett, author of 'Explore Everything: Place-hacking the City.'

    #20 Berlin Abandoned Metro Tunnel

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    #21 Exploring My Parents Abandoned Cabin

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    Safety begins with proper planning and never going alone.

    Experts always recommend using the buddy system and informing someone outside the group of your exact location and expected return time.

    Proper gear is equally critical — trade light clothes and sneakers for heavy-soled boots to guard against nails and glass. Wear heavy gloves, carry a primary flashlight with extra batteries, and a dust mask or respirator to protect against toxic mold and asbestos.

    Above all, know when to walk away. If a building shows signs of recent collapse or smells of heavy chemical fumes, leave immediately because no photo is worth your life.

    #22 Buran 2017 🫡

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    #23 Super Colourful Abandoned Church In Detroit Being Demolished For A Storage Facility

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    This list of ruins is as exhilarating as it is humbling. It reminds us just how temporary our modern world really is.

    No matter how towering our concrete jungles get, nature will always find a way to claim back her land quietly.

    Which of these forgotten places fascinated you the most? Would you ever be brave enough to step inside one of these decaying buildings, or do you prefer exploring from behind a screen? Tell us in the comments.

    #24 Abandoned Mailbox

    Yes, that's a giant Game Boy! Although its function is somewhat different; it is actually a mailbox! Unfortunately, this mailbox is no longer in use and is now left behind in nature, collecting dirt! Even though it is no longer emptied, many people still put their letters filled with wishes for life and sweet words to the deceased inside... A strange sight, something different for a change! I wanted to play a game, but unfortunately, it didn't work... (the last photo is me, so you can see the size of the mailbox better😜)

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    #25 Abandoned Ship

    The abandoned ship! This English ship, built in 1952, sailed its last voyage in 1996. In 1997, the ship was seized due to financial problems, and two years later, it was moved and capsized. To prevent it from sinking completely, it was moved to shallower waters. Years later, it still lies abandoned, half-submerged and rusting. It may not look that big, but standing there, it's a massive ship!

    © Photo: DashingDecay

    #26 Paris Catacombs (March 2024)

    Yeah so basically I'm fascinated by urbex but never really done it. I got a bit obsessed by the idea of going to the Paris catacombs, and given I was going to Paris anyway, thought I'd give it a go. I did a lot of research, found an entrance (manhole cover on a street), and just fucking went. I was by myself. Best decision ever.
    I met a lot of really cool people. Firstly I met a guy who was by himself and he seemed friendly, he offered to show me round so i followed him for a while (making sure to keep track of where I was on the map I got online). I'll admit I lost track some times but it's so easy to find where you are again when you see a street sign.
    He showed me some really cool places! The Cinema was my favourite, a room where all the graffiti is just film characters. Insane.
    I went into "la plage" and as I entered there was this weird like, cult religious music blasting. Like deep chanting. I went in and it was just a couple guys chilling. I shared a couple of my beers with them and we hung out for a while. Then I explored some more by myself.
    I was about to leave when I saw a little tunnel I could just about crawl through. On the map, I thought it was really short and would lead me to a shorter way out. Nope. It was a long crawl, a very round, even hole, and I ended up in an absolutely massive room I hadn't had time to visit - Marie Rose. That is a cool room. I then met some others that came through the same tunnel - they said my map was old and that tunnel wasn't on it. So anyway then I followed them around, and they showed me more stuff - including the castle room which is insane.
    I think I'm going to go back at some point. It's fascinating.

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    #27 Engineer's Home (A Mess)

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    #28 Abandoned Mansion In Leesburg, Va

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    #29 Urbex France

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    #30 Gate To Hell

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    #31 Abandoned Club Still Full Of Alcohol

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    #32 Abandoned Fast Food Restaurant

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    #33 Unedited Picture I Took Of A Forgotten Ohio Church

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    #34 Abandoned Farmhouse In The Woods

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    #35 Abandoned Resort

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    #36 NYC Tunnels

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    #37 Explored The Abandoned House, Found An Old Milling Machine In The Detach Garage

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    #38 Abandoned Casino Cruise Ship

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    #39 Local Swimming Pool Closed Because The Water Was Dangerous. Never Opened Again

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    #40 Nah Bro, There’s Still Water In My School’s Pool

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    #41 Found This Old Bunker In Northern Germany

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    #42 Weird Trespassing Sign…

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    #43 Abandoned Detroit Church

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    #44 Giant Abandoned Complex (Partially Powered)

    Just went to this giant abandoned complex today and it was wild, explored a bunch of the big main buildings and even checked out one that had power to a good 90% of it which was insane combined with the fact that barely any of it was touched. Felt like some parts of the buildings even had working heating😭

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    #45 Abandoned School. Detroit

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    #46 Abandoned Untouched Hotel In The Middle Of A Big City

    Has power and water, there’s even a router with WiFi.

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    #47 Abandoned College

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    #48 If You Were Born Before 1980, This Abandoned House Is For You!

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    #49 Found Some Cars. Are They Rare?

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    The 1st one is a jaguar etype, which looks to be a normal 2 door model (these can fetch about 100k depending on the quality and milage). the second one is a lotus eclat, which fetch anywhere from 10k to 30k in good condition. car in the far back in the second pic looks to be a jaguar xjs.

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    #50 Abandoned Radio Tower, 412 Meters Tall

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    #51 The Impressive Abandoned Castle

    The castle is slowly rotting away, but it's still very explorable!
    I had the chance to visit this place after posting on this subreddit where I explained that I was looking for people to explore with since I was alone.
    For a first time, it was fantastic.
    The place is absolutely gigantic and still very well preserved. I have a map of all the cameras to avoid, and the path to follow to reach the castle.

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    #52 Former Archives Of The Bnf In Versailles

    These abandoned buildings were built between the 1930s and 1960s to serve as annexes to the National Library of France. They housed, among other things, newspapers, periodicals, patents and duplicate collections.
    The site remained in operation until 1998, when the last collections were transferred. Since then, the buildings have been abandoned and have become a popular spot for urban explorers.
    If anyone knows more about their history or rehabilitation plans, I would be delighted to learn more.

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    #53 Abandoned Metro Station - Sk - Noisy-Le-Grand

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    #54 Found A Human Skull In A House With Power

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    #55 Abandoned Home Of An Artist

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    #56 Tweakerville Hotel

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    #57 Abandoned Funeral Home

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    #58 Abandoned Tudor Mansion

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    #59 Bruh

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    #60 Abandoned Amphitheater

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    #61 Giant Hidden Soviet Bunker Complex Near Berlin

    Yesterday me and my friends discovered a giant scale bunker on a abandoned Soviet military site we immediately entered to explore, the entrance was just a small hole just enough fit through leading to a tunnel leading down approximately 15-20 meters below the ground revealing a gigantic bunker network ranging from small rooms just high enough to enter to halls so huge that an airplane could park there. Next to one of the corridors we found a small room filled with boxes containing electronic components and other relics.

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    #62 Exploring A Massive Abandoned Hospital At Night Alone. Found The Autopsy Room Too

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    #63 Strip Club Shut Down For Some Shady Business

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    #64 Abandoned Truck In The Woods

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    #65 First Weird Experience

    Had my first weird experience at this bando a couple nights ago. While inside this early 1900s farm house, me and my friends experienced a door on the second floor of this house absolutely slam shut. It was a calm night in terms of wind and the house didn’t seem to have much a draft to it. Usually pretty skeptical about this kind of stuff given it’s the first out of 30 some places I’ve been to over the last 2 years. Definitely will be going back to check it out in the near future.

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    #66 Abandoned Supermax Prison That Used Lethal Injection

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    #67 Abandoned Clinic

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    #68 Former Home Of Nina Ricci

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    #69 Hello, I'm A Young Urban Explorer With A Passion For The Military, And I've Managed To Find Some Abandoned Military Treasures. Does Anyone Have Any Information About Them? Thank You

    GiovannyRGB:

    I'd advise you to delete your post if you want to avoid being woken up by the police tomorrow morning.
    Clearly, it's ammunition that could also interest malicious individuals, so I'd avoid posting it online...
    Especially if the crates are full.

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    #70 Abandoned Train

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    #71 An Old Factory Near Lyon, France

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    #72 Agglomeration Plant

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    #73 Old Paper Mill Facility Lost To The Evil Matcha Lake

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    #74 Abandoned Water Park

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    #75 The Abandoned Ivy Pool Mansion

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    #76 Abandoned Hospital Morgue

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    #77 Do You Bring Breathing Masks? Just Explored This Mold Infested Mansion In France

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    #78 An Abandoned Skate Park In The Woods

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    #79 Abandoned Feryy

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    #80 Clearest Still Water ☣️

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    #81 Hyperbaric Chamber In A Abandoned Hospital

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    #82 Abandoned, Not Finished Prisons

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    #83 Abandoned Soda Bottling Factory

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    #84 Hair Salon

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    #85 Maison Henry

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    #86 Abandoned Little Textile Fabric In The Vosges(88)

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    #87 Spot In The Vosges (Golbey)

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    #88 Abandoned Maglev Train In Georgia

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    #89 Hidden In NY

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    #90 Some Of My Favorite Shots From A Huge Psychiatric Center In NY

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    #91 Big Abandoned Barn

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    #92 Abandoned Country Club With Everything Left Behind

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    #93 Abandoned Fighter Jets

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  • Monday 27 July 2026 - 05:00

    Love doesn’t care about borders. You can find your soulmate anywhere on Earth and start a fantastic adventure together. However, even the most open-minded and adaptable travelers can still be shocked by the differences in background between the two of them, as well as their families.

    Has your SO’s family ever told you that you might need surgery? Or that you have to wait in the parking lot to be intentionally late to dinner? People with international and intercultural partners spilled the tea about the biggest and weirdest culture shocks they felt when they first got a taste of their loved one’s culture, and it’s a wild ride. We’re bringing you their top stories to show you just how flexible you have to be if you want to make the relationship work.

    #1

    Hispanic culture has zero version of political correctness. They are extremely blunt. "Hey you look like you got fat" isn't uncommon.

    The people have a better view of life in many ways than I grew up. Much more family focused.

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    #2

    Food.

    I grew up in a house where my dad is a good cook and we’d always have family dinner together so I thought I was in a food oriented household.

    Well a month after I started dating my husband he brings me to a big family dinner. Grandparents were there and all the aunts and uncles. Twenty people around one of those big lazy Susan tables. I was the only white person in the whole restaurant.

    They would all be chattering away in Cantonese and suddenly I’d hear my name followed by laughter and a big scoop of something landed in my bowl. Not wanting to be rude I tried to eat everything. If I was really unsure I leaned over to my boyfriend or his mom and ask what it was and their answer invariably was “it’s good, you’ll like it”

    On the drive home my boyfriend said I had been the dinner entertainment because everybody thought it was hilarious that this little blonde girl ate everything, they even ordered a few really authentic dishes just to mess with me. But I ended up impressing everyone because I didn’t bat an eye.

    He told me later that was the night he decided he was gonna marry me because I whole heartedly jumped into his culture and tried everything. I’m to a point where there are dishes I know I don’t like but if something new is in the table I always try it.

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    #3

    Being late to social gatherings is so ingrained in their culture that showing up right on time is considered rude. She has literally made me pull into a parking lot and wait so that we were at least ten minutes late to dinner at tita's house. And we were still the first ones there by far.

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    There are plenty of challenges to be found in a regular relationship with someone from a similar background. There are even more challenges when it is an international, intercultural, interfaith, or interracial marriage.

    Broadly speaking, intercultural couples experience more stress than same-culture couples. What’s more, it can take you longer to integrate into their family and background. And if you decide to have kids, they might struggle with their identity, as they grow up between different cultures.

    On top of that, there are more legal considerations to keep in mind if you come from different countries: visa requirements, international documentation, residency laws, etc., can be a real pain to get to grips with at first.

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    They can drink. Like, seriously. Holy hell. (Scandinavian, specifically Norwegian and Swedish).

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    #5

    Soo much family. She is Samoan. Every Samoan seems to be related.

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    #6

    Weddings.

    My fiance (Irish) and I (Indian) started planning our wedding. We're both wanted to go for a small wedding and we sat our parents down and told them about it. I gave my fiance a heads up to let him know that we'd have to operationally define what a small wedding would be to my parents because to them small would be like a 100 people. He didn't take me seriously at first, but when we finally got down to it and told my parents, they came up with a guest list of just their friends and my family of about a 125 people.


    As a compromise, we've finally arrived on 20 people for the wedding and my parents are throwing us a party after with whoever they want to invite. It was like a war negotiation.

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    What are the biggest culture shocks that you’ve personally experienced after you started dating your significant other and met their family? Meanwhile, what shocked your partner when you finally introduced them to your folks? What changed after you got married?

    Share your relationship and family stories, as well as any advice you have for new couples, in the comments at the very bottom of this post.

    #7

    I'd never seen someone cry tears of joy eating good pasta until I met my Italian girlfriend.

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    #8

    Back in high school I dated a Lebanese girl. We had to date in secret because her family was super strictly against her dating anyone especially a Non-Muslim and Non-Arab guy.

    Anyway eventually her cousin found out that we were having intimate relations and that information got to her dad who ended up sending her and her sister back to live with their uncle in Lebanon because "America corrupted his daughter". I never saw her again.

    © Photo: anon

    #9

    How accepted I am into their family.

    I come from an horrible home. My family is american. I was very much a true life cinderella. I was attacked by siblings and told it was my fault. If I fought back, I was punished severely I was never good enough even with the highest grades or best behavior, but my siblings barely passed school and it was celebrated with huge fanfare.

    I am now dating a Hispanic man. His family is so comforting and helpful and loving. It's crazy. The only time I got hugged in my family was when I was losing my cool over how unfair everything was. And it was always I love you all equally. No just I love you, not it was I love you all equally. His family is just hey I'm going hug love you and leave. Or I missed you. Or be careful. Or behave and a kiss blown.

    I actually had to have a talk with my SO because I'm not a big hugger. I have trauma that is stirred up by hugs from people. It's a trigger for me. Because a hug with both arms up top can very quickly be one strangling. And it has before. So I had to have him talk to his family. Because it was seriously messing with me.

    And his family was totally cool about it. They constantly offer what I assume would be mom and dad level help in a happy home. They are always asking if I'll be there for holidays. They sent me a present for Christmas even though we'd only been together for a couple months. It's insane just how accepting and loving a healthy family is. And I'm not sure if it's the healthy family relationships or if it's the culture difference. But I love it.

    #10

    How open his family is about money. I never knew how much my parents make I have no idea how much money my sister makes. But I know my sister in law makes 5k more a year than my husband because every time one of them gets a raise they call each other to gloat (no bad blood just an ongoing sibling rivalry. I think she’s gonna win honestly)

    I know what my father in law makes and every year he goes over our taxes with us so he knows down to the penny what my husband and I make.

    It’s honestly so refreshing to not have a taboo about money. It’s made me so much smarter financially. My husband and I bought a house two months before we got married and ended being house poor. We didn’t have any spending money outside food bills and mortgage. I felt no trepidation going to my mother in law and asking her to help us nail down a budget and savings plan for the next six months to help dig us out of the hole we were in.

    Some of this is cultural but some of it is just his family being very very open with each other.

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    #11

    Black British with a Jamaican family. Married to a white British guy.

    Was most shocked by funerals. When we had his nannas funeral I was shocked that people were invited and only immediate family. We did the funeral, then went to a pub and there were sandwiches, cakes, tea etc then everyone was heading home by 5.30pm.

    Jamaican and Caribbean funerals are NOTHING of the sort. People turn up because they knew the deceased person years ago. Some people don’t even make plans to go to the funeral they arrange to go to the “after”. There’s hot food served like a properly catered function in a hall or centre, there’s sound systems set up, and people dance. Also sometimes a couple old men in hats playing dominoes. There’s also usually a “nine-night” so nine nights after the person passes away you hold a big party essentially to chase away bad spirits. Lots of music, drinking, food, smoking, etc.

    I told husband about this and his face was a picture!

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    #12

    The EXTREME family closeness. I'm black, but my family isn't particularly close - we live in different states, we talk probably weekly, I don't know the daily ins and outs of their lives. My wife's family though - my god. Take a wild guess at their ethnicity. I'll give you a hint - 90% of her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins live in the same five mile radius in El Paso.

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    #13

    Their insistence on cooking things "the ~~white~~ right way." I'm Filipina, BF is white. His parents are from the PNW and insist that salmon can only be cooked the way they cook it up in Oregon/Washington/whatever. Lmao, that's stupid, there's tons of ways to cook fish and make it delicious but I don't complain. Eventually BF's dad makes us a salmon dinner. Baked salmon with no seasoning, white rice, and a slice of lemon for flavor.

    That's it. That's the only way they will eat salmon. We invited BF's mom for dinner once and told her we were making teriyaki salmon. She CANCELED LMAO.

    Luckily BF actually has functioning tastebuds and agrees that a lot of his parents food is bland AF.

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    #14

    How similar our cultures are. When we first started dating, I thought there would be a much steeper learning curve since I'm a Central Asian Jew and he's Iraqi-Canadian.

    #15

    Swearing at their parents and there parents not caring.....

    #16

    My wife is half Indian half Italian, I'm Serbian.


    For the Italian: no sense of privacy, if you place a phone call, the whole room is on the phone with you. Also, SO. MUCH. PASTA.

    Also, it would get most people but not me, because we're also loud, but they're loud.

    For the Indian: at family gatherings they expect the kids to do everything. Won't even offer a drink. Also, the hell, a meal with no meat?! Also, so quiet.

    For my wife: "Oh my god, there's so much meat! Why is no one eating and only drinking?! Why does everyone smoke?! With kids right there?! Did he really just have half a bottle of that?! What is that?! Oh my god! It tastes like rubbing alcohol! Oh, but it's so good! I need a smoke now. Oh, the food is suddenly gone! Wait, did that man just eat a loaf of bread and half a lamb?! Is he finishing that bottle?! How is he not drunk?!"

    PS he was drunk, he's just constantly drunk.

    #17

    I’m Chinese, husband is white American (some mix of Italian, Ukrainian, and English ancestry) and just the fact that he and his family don’t eat a lot of the parts of animals that are edible. He won’t eat any organ meat, which is really strange to me because I grew up eating ALL the organ meat.

    #18

    AM from up north marrying WF from the deep south. Shoes indoors.

    YOU'RE TRACKING DIRT INTO THE HOUSE.

    #19

    My girlfriend is Japanese, and it never ceases to amaze me how dedicated Japanese people are to keeping "the harmony" or whatever you want to call it. Obviously losing your temper is looked down upon harshly, but they even avoid just talking about an issue. When she's upset about something, she won't bring it up, she'd rather pretend everything is fine and actively avoids the topic. Even if we talk about something casual like a movie, as soon as it's clear we disagree on something, even something super small, she immediately shuts down any possible discussion. For me as a European, that's super weird and quite often frustrating to deal with.

    #20

    Already commented but I thought of a better answer. I'm Canadian and my partner is British. I don't find our cultures shockingly different, but it took a little while to get used to the British sense of humour.

    His family are genuinely proud of me when I make fun of them. They're like "aww your insults are getting so much better, I remember how polite you used to be when we first met you." I cannot make fun of my mom or even my sister like that. And at work we all actively make fun of our boss to his face and he just laughs along. In Canada that never would have happened. It's pretty great tbh.

    #21

    The inappropriate amount of demands for us to have children.

    #22

    White male married to Indian- the stupid pedestal all Indian women put the men of their family on. Ridiculous and outdated.

    #23

    They put Adobo on *everything.* Even lasagna.

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    #24

    She ate fried bananas, she gave me some and taste like sweet fried potatoes, its really weird.

    Shes from colombia btw.

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    #25

    When I was dating a Philippine (autocorrect says a different thing than I thought you called people from the Philippines. Hmm). Anyways I was dating this guy and it came out from his family and friends that dating a white girl is just something you do before you get married to a girl from the Philippines.

    So yah, I learned the relationship I was invested in was only ever meant to be temporary.

    I don't know if this is actually common or I had a unique experience but either way it was shocking and hurtful.

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    #26

    My wife had to deal with korean people who will frequently comment about your appearance *as a greeting*.

    My aunt meeting my SO: Hii nice to meet you! your face is so small.

    Edit:

    A lot of comments point out that small face is desirable and should be taken as a compliment. True. But I just used the nicest example. They will comment on anything about your body. And the worst part is that they always offer a solution: "you should try some surgery."

    I guess it's common to a lot of other cultures to dig at your looks pretty casually. But I think there's something uniquely bad about Koreans because they will go so far as to try and refer you to a plastic surgeon. ALL THE TIME. I just turned 30 and my mom recently told me I should try botox. Like what the hell mom.

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    #27

    When I was dating a Mexican, I'd go to his family parties and they would play the most foul mouthed rap. F tha police blasting at a 5 year olds birthday. Abuelas and abuelos up and dancing to it.

    I made a comment about how liberal his parents and grandparents must be. He said "oh they dont know English. This absolutely wouldn't fly if they knew what it was about".

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    #28

    Calling everyone an uncle or auntie when you mean "person who is older." The number of actual relatives is much smaller than the number of family members.

    [edit: I love that apparently this happens everywhere except for white middle America. I first got it from my Chinese in-laws].

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    #29

    It's not interracial in any real way, but I had a bonkers family dinner out with my wife's Maltese family one time. If you're unfamiliar, Maltese people are basically Italians who get super mad when you call them Italians.

    We were seated at the end of the long, long dining table with my wife's two aunts and uncles (her dad's brother and sister, and their spouses--all in their 60s and 70s). Dinner was served "family style" at this restaurant, and these two old, Floridian, ex-New Yorker, 2nd-generation Maltese couples ate like this: The lasagne would hit the table, the wife would dish some for the husband, some for herself, and then pass it to the other wife. The next wife would dish some for her husband, some for herself... and the pass it to my wife. Who, without *blinking* dished some for me, some for herself, and passed the tray down the table.

    Now this woman has never "served me" dinner (in a restaurant, anyway--she's a great cook at home) in her life. She's a whole, independent, modern woman who is super clear that I'm a grown-a*s man who can get his own food. But at this dinner, her-serving-me happened entirely seamlessly, as if it's just how we did it too.

    Then the veal came. Same routine. Then the spaghetti. Same. Then the pork chops. Same.

    If you're counting, we're now four entrees into dinner (and I didn't mention appetizers and salad!), and I've been dished a serving of each by my bizarrely servile wife. I'm no slouch at eating, but this is starting to get, well, silly. As I look around at the other husbands (because we're clearly In Rome here), they're stuffing in each of these... courses?... as if it was the first.

    Then the desserts started coming. It was a flan, and then a creme brulee, and then a tiramisu. I Was Served a serving of each. By the end of this I was beginning to whinge audibly. As I glommed the final bite of tiramisu, I looked up, breathing heavily, and caught an approving nod from her uncle Charlie.

    As I pushed back from the table I looked around and realized that every man in that family is literally 50 to 100 pounds overweight.

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    #30

    I’m half Spanish on my mum’s side, we never really got on with my dad’s family (which is sad, because some of his more distant relatives are amazing people), so I was raised in my mum’s culture.

    My husband’s family are lovely people, but how their family works is so strange to me. When they talk to each other, it’s how I’d interact with a work colleague I don’t see very often- polite, cheerful, but never touching on personal subjects. They seemed horribly embarrassed when we called them to announce our engagement (we live on opposite sides of the world). I was a bit offended until I got to know them better, they do care and they are warm- they just don’t express it like my family do.

    I did warn my husband about my family, but I don’t think he really understood. We are LOUD. Loud enough that if you want to talk, you shout over everyone else. There are a lot of us. We are all up in each other’s business. Our family will subsume you if they like you- he gained 5 aunts and uncles and 10 first cousins without asking for them.

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    #31

    My biggest surprise is the huge amount of Polish pride someone can have considering that they don't speak Polish or have been to Poland.

    Her biggest surprise is that we play hide the money anytime we go to a relative's house. Also, the arguments that ensue when trying to pay the restaurant bill.

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    #32

    We’re from different cultures (I’m Canadian and she’s British). A good 20% of the time I have no clue what she’s saying... like, I hear the words, but they make no sense when strung together in the way she does. Often have to break down exactly what it was she meant in simpler terms.

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    #33

    Money management. I was quite surprised that when we got married, we were supposed to give away half of the cash we received as gifts to my SO's cousins. I was then instructed that it was rude to have a savings account. If we had extra money, it should always be given to the family as gifts. Not happening.

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    #34

    I'm white that married a Mexican. The biggest thing for me was that EVERYTHING is a family affair. Like, I call my family every other week or whatever, but my husband's family does everything together. My first taste of this was when we were dating, and it took the whole family to switch out his mattress for a bigger one. I was like, you couldn't do that yourself? He looked at me funny when I said that.

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    #35

    Wife is chinese and I'm America. The number of chinese guys that will get super pissed off at a chinese girl for marrying an American man Is astonishing. Really ticks them off.

    Edit:..... I am America... not changing it.

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    #36

    His family has little to no contact with one another unless it’s a holiday. They also put their elderly in care homes. As well, they put much of their money into immediate gratification rather than saving for the future.

    His family is Afro American. I am first gen American and my family is traditional Filipino.

    We believe in family first, multiple generations live in the same home until they pass. We hire in home care for our elderly; and if (when) they need hospice care there is always money set aside to care for them.

    #37

    I am 100% Pakistani and my husband is a mix of Indigenous (Canadian) and Ukrainian.

    I find it shocking & hilarious when the parents swear, love for animals, openness about talking about intercourse, being able to be physically affectionate with one another with other family around, alcohol, being able to speak your opinions...people actually listen to you when you speak.

    #38

    Irish people really will stop talking to their family members over the slightest thing. Like cut them out of their life for decades.

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    #39

    My fiance is white and English. They swear alot and i thought her sisters and her hated each other cause every fight sounds like they are extremly pissed. Fact is they just talk loud.

    #40

    My dad is white and mom is Asian. He told me one of the biggest surprises was just how spicy everything she ate was.

    #41

    White Americans seem to prefer chicken breast. That's like the driest, least flavorful part of the chicken. Especially American roided up chickens.

    Also, shoes in the house. I knew that they did it from TV, but no amount of TV could prepare me for his sister just standing on my bathmat with her shoes on.

    #42

    I don’t know if it’s Hispanic culture overall or just Mexican culture, but rubbing an egg on someone to cure them is a thing. A very weird thing that is just accepted.

    #43

    My boyfriend is half Japanese, and his very un-emotional relationship with his mother, and his father too, was a huge shock to me.

    My parents are european immigrants from the Balkans, and they're incredibly affectionate. My brother and I are affectionate with each other and will hug anytime. I hug my parents nearly every day (before the pandemic). I grew up holding hands with my cousins in public, but my boyfriend absolutely hates PDA of any kind. We've gotten into numerous arguments about physical affection in public or even at parties around our own friends.

    Naturally he thinks my relationship with my family is very weird. Because we hug...

    #44

    I'm from Ireland, and my wife is American. The first time she visited my family in Ireland, my sister's (also-American) boyfriend approached her and asked "How do you handle these people?"

    That poor jerk had moved to Ireland after knowing my sister for like a month, due to having knocked her up. It did not end up working out. Aside from my lovely niece, I guess.

    #45

    Oooh being so touchy touchy. I’m Asian and she’s Hispanic, ‘nuff said.

    Also what surprised us was the foods. There were so many things present in our opposite cultures but used in a lot of opposite ways. Like certain ingredients used savory in one culture and sweet in the other and so in. But a lot of ingredients in common.

    #46

    I'm from a small family...married a Latina woman who has 3 boys. My family wasn't close at all but my wife's is completely different. We're all very close, always hugs and kisses and talking s**t. Those "boys " are now men, all have kids of their own. And I've been with them for 20+ years and my wife and family are still going strong.

    #47

    Jello. So many kinds of Jello. Every person in the surrounding South Dakota farming community brings a different kind of Jello to social gatherings.

    #48

    How awful their cooking was. I am third generation Mexican, so we have really had some time to adopt southern cooking here. But...how do you even dry out a turkey that much? Why is your casserole so soupy? Are you sure everyone is bringing their best dish here? My wife's uncle owns a bbq restaurant, and I know 3 family members that make better bbq than he does. My wife thought she didn't like meat for almost 20 years. It was their cooking.

    #49

    Hispanic American who used to be married to a white American (didn't even claim to be Irish or German or anything). His mom really didn't season food. He asked me to teach her, and I felt uncomfortable doing so. Also why are there so many types of casseroles. They also were shocked my hair was naturally curly. Hard to believe we grew up two cities away from each other for all the weird differences.

    My current in-laws are black American. He couldn't say my mac and cheese was better than his mom's for 10 years. He still won't say it in front of her. I avoid going to church with my mother in law because it always lasts 3 hours and there is an entire 30 minutes of people catching the spirit and fainting. I wanted to faint from hunger and dehydration. They're also fascinated with my hair. I'll report back if I ever marry an Asian guy.

    Edit: As for the mac and cheese recipe, I've been doing that by instinct for years. Basically if you know how to make a roux, and you're not afraid to use something different besides medium cheddar, you can make a good mac and cheese. My secret in this case, which will surprise no one since I'm Hispanic, is Adobo. But I switch up cheeses based on my mood. Season the flour for the roux though, don't go dumping it in your cheese sauce. It's all about the seasoning.

    #50

    Yemenite Israeli family... I don't speak the language. First visit, I hear everybody screaming and ask 'What are you all fighting about' and my wife says 'oh, we're just talking'.

    #51

    Dating someone who is Native, I was not expecting him to be related to the large majority of this town. He has a lot of family, plus hes the oldest of SIX kids.

    #52

    (all is in USA)

    German-Irish here who grew up with a bunch of Italian or half-Italian friends.

    I had no idea until I dated an Italian girl how superstitious they were. Like my family says they're catholic and we'd do all the sacraments but if you looked through our house you wouldn't even know we've heard of religion. That's how NOT superstitious my family is. We probably don't even believe in the popular organized religion of our area.

    Then there's my gf and her family. There are plastic Jesus cards (the ones you'd get of a person at their wake) in every room. Crosses, painting etc. That's the religion part. The superstitious part is even crazier. Knocking on wood. Not putting shoes on a bed (it'll make you have a bad day). Cheers without eye contact. Broken mirrors bad luck. Salt over the shoulder.

    I can't believe how real it is to them.

    Also I recognize were both just different flavors of white but yeah celtic vs Mediterranean is worlds apart.

    #53

    My wife is from Taiwan. The biggest shock was the first time I met her parents. In the states, it is rude not to finish your plate as a guest, in Taiwan, if your plate is empty you get more food until you finish and there is food on your plate when you are done. Needless to say I was turning green and had to ask my wife if I could stop and she laughed.

    #54

    My (Ashkenazi) husband (Indian) was surprised at how similar our families were. Sure there were some differences but he chose to focus on the similarities. He obviously was expecting more differences.

    #55

    Dutch boyfriend eating peanut butter toast literally every morning.

    #56

    When I first started seeing my boyfriend, who is white, he used to bring me home to his parents house. Parents were home, would say hi to me, and then we’d go up to his room with the door closed for hours. It blew my mind that his parents would just let him take a girl up to his room with the door closed like that.

    Asked him about it and he was like, yeah? I’m over 18, they can’t say no.

    Meanwhile I (also over 18) have never even brought a boy to my house, let alone to my bedroom, let alone with the door closed. Turning 18 didn’t change any rules for me either, no matter if I was a legal adult I was still abiding by every one of my parents strict rules.

    Also, they eat dinner at like 5pm. Even earlier on Sunday’s. That was wild to me too.

    #57

    How old fashioned she is. Won't let me change my own child's diaper. Gets angry about it.

    #58

    The sheer ubiquity of Bud lite and Nascar.

    #59

    "Hey, Fatty!" is insulting but "¡Ey, Gordita!" is just calling out to a family member.

    #60

    To be quite honest, I don't think I ever was "shocked" by anything. I have a feeling she might have been shocked more by my culture, to be honest.

    However, one thing that I did not expect was just how receptive, welcoming, friendly, and loving her family would be. I always had this (bad??) impression that Asian cultures were more reserved or whatever. But naw, they were just so open. It was great!

    #61

    A few things (I’m white, he’s Haitian)

    1. The family drama! There is ALWAYS some kind of drama at any given moment of the day!
    2. Eating super late on holidays like Christmas or thanksgiving. I swear “my moms cooking it should be done by noon” is loosely translated to “we arnt eating until 9’oclock at night and someone still has to run to the store a couple times.
    3. Intentional tardiness. I like to be early for things and he can just dilly dally around and be okay being late for things. His mom can’t leave the house until about an hour after she has to be somewhere.
    4. The excessive pushing to get married and have kids! I attended his brothers Haitian wedding and the entire time “when you guys going to get married” “when you guys going to have kids?” I swear for the entire 6 hours.
    5. The partying! I’m cool with this part though! Everything’s a party!

    #62

    How close family stays. My husbands family gets together every Christmas. His grandfather was physicist who was able to get his wife and 4 children out before the borders truly closed in China. His 4 children all had 2-3 children, then they started having children....Christmas is now 40 people and 4 generations.

    #63

    My partner is British Pakistani, I'm just British. He's very western in his outlook, I'm still taken aback 6 years down the line when male family members won't shake my hand or greet me, or when they suggest it is my place to be fetching and carrying for him. He can do his own darn running around. Also 17 people in one 4 bedroom house, I don't understand where everyone sleeps. The food is good though!

    #64

    Well my girlfriend CAN NOT get over the marvel of the tater tot casserole. Thinks it is the most disgusting looking thing she’s ever seen.

    #65

    If you don't say hello when you enter the home or gathering then you suck and the family is mad.

    #66

    I’m British and my wife is Chinese. Not British born Chinese. She’s actually from China.

    Family is really important there. They just walk in and out of each other’s houses unannounced as if it were there own.

    The thing that shocked me the most though is how about 90% or so of men seem to smoke. Like it’s a given or something. But almost no women seem to smoke.

    #67

    Huge family events, and family actually wants to be in your life and do things all the time to a fault, my wife is from Zimbabwe and when we planned to wed, I had to go through what's called labola. Which is a shona wedding ceremony, it was all very interesting and bizarre at the same time.

    #68

    Not interracial but a cultural thing


    So my grandpa came from a long line of Scots, loud family and large gatherings. my grandma though had a much smaller English family.

    Whenever my Grandpa brought my Grandma to thanksgiving dinner everyone was loud and yelling at each other, typical family gathering. Whenever they left my Grandma broke down crying, my grandpa asked why she was crying. she thought that my Grandpa's family was Mad at her and that she had caused a rift or something. My Grandpa was shocked and just explained that that was how it was and no one was mad at each other or her.

    #69

    Wife is swedish and eats the most horrifying rotten fish (surstrømming). God, just thinking about them makes me want to vomit..

    #70

    I was shocked when I learned that my Korean girlfriend (now wife) and her family slept on the floor. It was all the more shocking because she was wildly successful.

    I lived in Korea for over 4 years and never knew that a lot of them sleep on the floor. It's a 1st world country, but they all have heated floors so they just roll out a pad and soak up the warmth.

    #71

    My boyfriend is second generation Greek and I'm the most milquetoast white American family ever. It's shocking the amount of immediate friends he makes with other Greek people- we got curbside food for takeout the other day, the chef asked him where he was from (because of his beard), turns out their both Greek and bam suddenly he gets free special food and extra drinks for us. This is not a rare occasion either!

    #72

    He basically speaks another language and has a completely different demeanour talking to his Caribbean family vs me and my white family. I have to ask what they’re saying an embarrassing amount!

    Edit: changed ‘why they’re saying’ to ‘what they’re saying’.

    #73

    Home names. Fijian Indian people have normal names, but then a completely different unrelated name that only their family use for them. Kind of like a nick name but it’s usually not based on their actual name or even anything else and only their family would use it for them. In fact most of the time no one can explain where the name came from or why they just don’t use their normal name. And almost all of them have this. I didn’t believe that it was a standard thing until I asked other Fijian Indians I knew that weren’t related to my partner. And they all went “Yeah that’s definitely a thing. Why is that weird?” It just blew my mind that almost every single person has hidden nicknames.

  • Monday 27 July 2026 - 05:00

    According to the Social Readjustment Rating Scale, divorce is the second most stressful life event, right after the death of a spouse. It can turn a person’s entire world upside down, and when one partner decides to make the process as difficult as possible, things can get even worse.

    That is why it can feel so satisfying when their behavior finally catches up with them. One Redditor asked divorce lawyers to share stories of people who tried to use the system against their ex, only to have their tactics backfire. We gathered some of the most memorable examples below. Scroll down to read them for yourself.

    #1

    Not a lawyer but "a spouse finally getting their karma in court" absolutely happened during my divorce.

    After a cr*ppy marriage filled with emotional and financial a***e, we finally separated and I filed for divorce. Ex made a lot more than I did and I wiped out my entire savings hiring a lawyer because exactly one session of mediation and it was pretty clear he had no intention of being reasonable or meeting anywhere near the middle without someone legally forcing him to.

    So I got a lawyer and he decided he didn't need one. Despite this, I walked into this thing just wanting to move on and more than willing to make major compromises in order to get it over with and get my life back, but we didn't even get that far in the discussion.

    Instead, we would schedule a meeting and instead of anything moving forward, he would just push papers around the table for 2 hours and nitpick over insignificant details. I was just watching my retainer fee drain away and at some point I became suspicious that this is exactly what he was trying to do until finally he said it out loud and word for word one day as we were walking out of my lawyer's office. He was dragging it out until I couldn't afford representation. I was in tears when I walked into my lawyer's office and told her this while feeling completely helpless.

    At this point she cackled (literally) and told me to let him. Turns out the two years he spent pushing papers around the table meant that in less than 2 months, we would have been married 10 years which meant that I was entitled to half of his pension.

    She declared that we were done with negotiations and scheduled a formal court date for a week after our 10 year anniversary. Not only did she ensure that I got far more than anything I originally offered, but also got the judge to make him pay all of my legal fees. The look on his face when he found out about the pension and realized he did it to himself was priceless.

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    #2

    Oh god. Sweet woman I grew up with married this guy. They had 2 kids. The younger one was born severely disabled. She will need care 24/7 her entire life.

    It’s rough.

    So he has an affair with a coworker and files for divorce. His idea for custody is that he gets the house and the healthy kid, and she and the disabled kid will just kind of … evaporate? His life will go on, just without any of the inconvenience.

    They go to court. This guy literally stands there and tells the judge that’s what he wants.

    Sweet baby Jesus.

    The judge ripped him a new one. Gave her custody of both kids. And the house. And the newer car. Awarded her alimony WAY above what she asked for because he added up what it would cost for her to get some respite care for the daughter, and tacked some more on just because. And it doesn’t end at 18 because her needs will not end at 18.

    The judge did everything short of turning the guy over his knee and spanking him.

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    #3

    The spouse who hid assets in a hobby collection only for the judge to be a fellow enthusiast who knew the real value. Watching the appraisal dismantle their lies in real-time was chef’s kiss.

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    #4

    Not a lawyer, but my friend's husband was dragging things out, pretending To be infirm so he could get out of sharing his retirement. My friend was being grilled about shared debt and she finally lost her temper when the lawyer said, "and aren't you divorcing him to avoid this debt?" She snapped back, "No, I'm divorcing him because he tried to sleep with my sister." The stenographer and the clerk both covered their mouths like they were trying not to laugh. The judge warned her not to bring it up again (no-fault state), but dismissed the line of questioning.

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    #5

    My sister married a total d*******g. He had a big temper and hated being told no.

    After more than a decade of a***e culminated in a broken humerus (not funny), my sister finally filed for divorce. She was a stay-at-home mom who had left college and quit her job to raise the kids since her husband made a good living in tech sales.

    The husband simply wasn't involved in his two kids' lives, but wanted to weaponize custody (and the divorce process) to punish the ex-wife.

    Judge started the custody/divorce proceedings by saying 'this state defaults to 50/50 custody unless there's any reason one parent is not fit'. Husband was pissed and so tried a hundred different ways to prove my sister wasn't a good parent. Lies about her drinking (she didn't drink), how she was negligent (she did all the cooking, cleaning, and medical care). Sister's lawyer was hitting back on every point and had documentation to prove it.

    Judge eventually snapped and said:

    > Alright, Mr. Smith. What are your children's shoe sizes? Who is their pediatrician? What are their favorite subjects in school?

    And the husband just kinda stumbled and tried to claim the then-middle-school daughter didn't have a favorite subject, to which the mother replied:

    > [Daughter]'s favorite subject is photography. It's all she talks about. She walks around all day with a camera around her neck. She's currently at a photography summer camp that you had to sign a permission slip for.

    The husband was furious and called her a "f*****g b***h" in the court room and the judge absolutely upbraided him.

    The judge assigned sister 80% custody and a *hefty* child support and alimony.

    He tried tons of shenanigans including filing to get payments reduced saying he'd been unemployed, and it got so bad that eventually his mom provided documentation to the court that he was lying and making more than a quarter million dollars / yr.

    Sister's doing fine; just finished her DNP and one kid just graduated college and the other is doing well.

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    #6

    There was a couple from the town next my hometown that got a divorce after the wife cheated. She got the house, half of his retirement, and was not very kind throughout the process. Not long after the divorce was final, like within days, his buddies took him to the casino to cheer him up and we won a jackpot, at least a few million dollars (don’t remember the exact number). She tried to take him back to court to split it but the divorce was final.

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    #7

    I’m a spouse.

    My now ex husband was an a*****e a hole that I physically stayed with for way too long. When I finally left him, and filed for divorce he refused to fill out and sign the paperwork for an additional 6 years. I eventually took a day from work and went to his mom’s house, where he was living. Blocked his truck into his driveway with my car and knocked on the door. I then refused to leave until he signed the papers.

    FF to our court date, and the mf’r was a no show.
    It was a simple divorce. All I wanted was to go back to my maiden name. I wasn’t looking for a penny from him. We had no kids. No property together. He was just continuing his a***e.

    The judge saw my distress and had a court clerk take me to an office where he then called the three numbers my husband had listed. No answer at two. So he called the work #.
    And boy was my ex pissed! Court clerk told him flat out that even though he’d disregarded the court date. That I was going to be granted my request for divorce and to go back to my maiden name.
    I could hear him swearing😀

    We went back to the courtroom. And the clerk went and spoke to the judge. An hour later I walked out a free woman.
    I didn’t hear from my ex for years. Until one day he reached out to me via FB and asked me for my copy of the divorce decree. He was supposedly lost his, and was getting remarried. I told him no. That I’d paid for it. And that he could go to the state to get his own copy.
    He finished that call the same way he finished everything. By being a trashy AF small, pathetic little boy.

    I’ve remarried an amazing man. We’ve built a great life and family.

    #8

    Not a lawyer (and NOT in the US, this took place in France)

    My dad did everything to make the divorce process extremely long because he was mad my mom asked for it. He was refusing every. Single. Deal. Around their finances. Until the judge told him it was now or he would be held in contempt (after 5 years).

    At the end of the divorce process, you have to pay justice fee. Usually it's shared between the spouses, not always equally but shared. This time though, the judge gave every fees to my dad. My mom's lawyer said he never saw that in his carreer, the judge was so pissed off she (judge was a woman) made him pay for the whole ordeal

    (My dad is like 10 time more rich than my mom).

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    #9

    Not a lawyer, but a judge I met in law school had a pretty funny divorce story to share. The issue wasn't the divorce itself, but the custody battle. Both parents wanted the other one to get full custody of their two children (a boy and girl, around 2 and 4 yo). For some weird reason, they both thought that if they didn't get custody they wouldn't have to pay alimony to the other??

    So the couple was in court, both deadset on not getting the kids so they wouldn't have to send money to their ex, and the judge was feeling stuck. Eventually the judge decided to go along with what the parents wanted and said "well, since neither of you want your kids, I'll take the boy."
    He asked the stenograph if she wanted the girl (the poor woman was horrified and refused) but the court clerk who knew the judge well intervened and declared she would take in the girl.
    It made the parents realize they were being stupid, and that they did not actually want to lose their children. After a half hour recess they had a full custody agreement.

    The judge was pretty proud about his little ruse but poor kids.

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    #10

    From my experience, it comes years later when the kids realize who the real jerk parent was.

    #11

    I'm a lawyer and with so many cases one party feels like a victim and wants to get closure. And I try to help everyone get past that because there's no closure -- the jerk will continue being a jerk and dragging it out for revenge just costs money.

    But.

    The funniest thing I see is when people want to make a deal without involving the courts and the other refuses and takes it to court themselves and finds out how good the deal was.

    Like a friend in law school, her ex and she got along and she only wanted him to help with diapers and other supplies and he got mad that she asked so often so he took her to court and had to pay A LOT.

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    #12

    I had a boss once that I suspect had a wife as cover on some of his comments around the guys...

    Anyhow he was really insecure and prevented her from working and they didn't have any kids... they retire and move to Florida

    Things are going fine and then she gets a breast cancer diagnosis.. he declares I can't deal with this and files for divorce..

    The judge had a field day with their the assets and gave her the Lion's share and she got to keep the house and extra for her medical treatment.. he's now renting in a trailer park.

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    #13

    Not a lawyer but during custody battle my spouse went to the police station to make some B.S. allegation against me. The officers there thought she was drunk and they arrested her for DUI as soon as she pulled out of the parking lot. Custody battle went a lot better after that.

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    #14

    Not a divorce lawyer and this wasn’t a divorce. A close friend of mine was in a custody/parental support hearing (forgive me if the term isn’t right) with her ex.

    She’s black and he’s white. This is relevant in that he decided to portray her as the “angry black woman” by showing up to court with a head injury he reported as having been caused by her. This was in the early aughts, and pics/videos by phone was definitely not as efficient.

    I’m at work sitting at my desk and she calls me, borrowing a stranger’s mobile to ask me to find a water polo newsletter online that features a photo of his head injury from his last water polo meet. Found it, faxed it to the court and when they went back in and he went full in on his story the judge whipped up the faxed article with “so this isn’t you with a water polo injury then?”

    She got full custody, support, the works. Wish I could’ve been there myself.

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    #15

    A friend had married a guy in the entertainment business when his daughter from a 1st marriage was 3. She did more to raise the girl than her father or mother did. When the divorce was initiated, he kept the then-16yo daughter away from my friend and told his daughter my friend no longer wanted to see her. Her lawyers said she had no custody rights and there was nothing they could do about it. They fought over everything else and he was a miserable b*****d and the court could see that. A trial was scheduled in NYC. He did not show up and his lawyers said he was unable to afford the airfare from LA. My friend’s lawyer hired a PI, who took pictures of the b*****d drinking pina coladas in Maui with his new girlfriend. When the judge learned of this, she had US Marshals arrest him in Maui and drag him back to NY, where she sentenced him to a year in jail with a hefty fine, and said she was referring his lawyers to the bar association. The lawyers had a sidebar in which judge said she’d drop the sentence and referral if they settled the case in 3 days. My friend got everything she wanted in terms of $ and property, and a 3-hour meeting alone with the stepdaughter. The ex begged her to backup his lies about her not wanting to see the girl but since changing her mind. She said if she did not come clean to his daughter, there was no settlement. So he did, and she still sees the daughter (now in her 30s) regularly and went to her wedding.

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    #16

    I knew a guy who dragged out the divorce after dozens of affairs, thought he had a stroke on a head CT so he claimed his alimony should be lower

    Then another doctor said it might be a tapeworm cyst in his brain so he claimed he could not earn money to lower his alimony.

    Then his wife committed s*****e while divorce proceedings were still pending. He then was paid $2 million over a 6 year period by an advocacy organization he was a lawyer for.

    He's also married an actress and then cheated on her with a journalist

    He's now the head of DHHS.

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    #17

    My cousin's a divorce attorney and he always says the really satisfying ones aren't the big money fights but when you help someone finally get out of a bad situation and start over on their own terms.

    #18

    I once saw a guy try to hide a massive offshore account by transferring it to a shady business partner right before the final hearing, only for that partner to ghost him and keep the entire seven-figure sum for himself. 

    Since the court had already documented the existence of the funds, the judge ruled that he still owed his exwife her fifty percent share based on the original balance, meaning he had to sell his house and liquidate his remaining assets just to pay her out while the partner he trusted vanished with the rest. 

    Seeing him realize he’d effectively paid his ex-wife to watch his own business partner rob him blind was the most glorious example of someone playing stupid games and winning the ultimate stupid prize.

    #19

    I didn't know if this is karma necessarily but it was something. Woman doesn't have much education, blue collar, but very kind and quite pretty. She meets this guy who is a born salesperson. They marry and she quits her job to stay home, raise their kids.

    He makes a ton of money climbing the corporate ladder, and she's there the whole time, full time parent, moving their family to multiple different states for his jobs and promotions, hosting clients, whatever he needs to succeed. Finally he's made VP, he's flying high, but she's older and the years of being a SAHP have definitely removed some of the glamour for her. Their kids are in high school and starting to chafe under Dad's emotional and sometimes physical a***e, and final straw is when their son started to fight back. He tells her that's it, he's done, she has 3 months to get herself and the kids into an apartment because he's leaving her for the new girlfriend who happens to be a 22ish year old s******r with a fun c*****e habit.

    We negotiate to keep her in the house pending the end of the school year but reality is hitting and even with alimony and child support the kids and her lifestyle is about to take a huge adjustment and it's not like she has a career or a degree to fall back on.

    Parties are going to sign the stipulated judgement and file it Monday. That Saturday he and his girlfriend are in a single vehicle MVA, toxicology report shows he has a whole pharmacy in his system and girlfriend ends up serving some time for the c*****e the police find on her.

    He d**s intestate, which means she, as his wife and the mother of his children, gets everything, no question. Plus he hadn't bothered to change the beneficiaries on any of his accounts, so she gets all those non-probatable assets and insurance policies, which as VP he had lots, and because he died before the kids were 18 there were immediate social security payments for them.

    I can't say I'm happy the kids lost their father but it was pretty much best case scenario for all of them: mom owns the house, kids have college paid, no lifestyle changes for the family, and no more a*****e a*****e and his d***s and nonsense.

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    #20

    I am not a lawyer, but I have a custody story that makes me happy. My friend married a woman who I was not a fan of because the first time we met she said to me, you remind me of someone I hate. Sooo... never a fan. They have a beautiful girl and then get divorced while she was young. Over time my friend married someone a lot better and made career choices that made him a good deal of money. Over time his daughter stayed with him more and more, so he wanted custody. He told his ex that he would take her, not ask for assistance and in fact throw some cash her way so when she does spend time there it goes well. She says no, and takes him to court. She was never any where as well off as he was mind you. At the end of the case, because of the daughters testimony about the mothers behaviour and how awesome of a dad he is, the judge decided to make her pay him 2k every month, full custody without any requirements for visitation. She basically lost every where possible and it was fantastic. He saved the money she gave him for her and used it to pay for college.

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    #21

    I'm going back 25 years, but there was an epic forum post. I've mentioned it before and reddit wants to say "that's not how divorce works" while forgetting there are 50 states with different laws.

    I think it was some BMW forum. Dude thought his wife was not acting normal, but overlooked it. I think the first red flag was like her car out of gas, yet he filled it last week and she worked close to home. Where was she going? He stopped by her work one day, and she wasn't there. He hired a private investigator, and caught her cheating. He paid the guy some more, and he built up a serious case of her not going to work, this other address she was always at, out to lunch with him, kissing him in the parking lot, etc. This went on for like 2 months while he was speaking with a divorce lawyer. He had started to question why she was acting weird, and out of the blue she demands a divorce. Something like "if you don't trust me, I want a divorce!" He moves out, it goes to court, she asks for half of everything, and his lawyer slapped down a 3 inch binder with all the proof of her cheating, not working, going to this guy's house, pictures of them holding hands and kissing, etc. Insert jaw drop on her part. He countered something like "take over the mortgage and you can keep the house, not a penny of anything else." No retirement fund access, no half their savings, etc. She was cooked as the kids say today, and her lawyer quickly told her to take it or it could be worse later.

    #22

    My ex and her family heard through the grapevine that I had come into a large inheritance, we are talking millions plus rights to patents that would provide ongoing income.

    The reality is that I had been the executor of an Estate of an elderly friend that actually had been a multimillionaire but gave his fortune away to charity. So, I get dragged into Family Court by my ex and her parents so that my ex can get her piece of the pie.

    No, it was not 'for the children' as my ex in-laws are quite wealthy in their own right and my ex and the kids were living together with the grandparents. These also paying for all daily expenses, as well as the legal bills for my ex (this was demonstrated during the divorce trial).

    The judge hears testimony and accepts evidence over two court dates. I provide extensive records and evidence. Also, I just happened to have lost my job in finance in the 2008 US economic downturn, that was in evidence as well. The judge said that his ruling would be received by the parties involved and their attorneys.

    Two weeks later I got the judgement, no additional funds would be awarded to my ex for child support.

    Additionally as I was now unemployed for over 6 months and it did not seem that a job that I was qualified for in the near future that my child support would be reduced to the minimum as required by law $25.00 monthly.

    I would have given my right arm to be a fly on the wall when my ex and her parents read the decision of the court.

    #23

    During my child custody hearing, when the judge declared a very modest amount for child support, my ex jumped up and protested, saying, how am I going to be able to afford to take my (new) wife out to dinner? The judge gave him Evil D***h Stare and said, oh you remarried? We need to account for that. And added 20% to the total amount.

    #24

    I work for a law firm (we typically do criminal law but did a divorce case as a favor for the boss's friend).

    Our client wanted to divorce her husband because she said that he was cheating.

    He insisted that he wasn't. She told us that he was. His law firm told us that he wasn't.

    We showed them proof that he bought lap dances at a strip club. They argued that he wasn't and that he wasn't at a strip club.

    He then (as this was happening) got a ticket for leaving a parking lot without indicating.

    That parking lot belonged to and was only used by clients of the strip club.

    And the fine (since the car was in his wife's name) came to his wife.

    Things were a bit easier after that.

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    #25

    She agreed to a payout of alimony after playing games with it for years (bringing spouse in for contempt when he was a week behind, while acting so crazy and calling his employer every day to the point where they let him go because it was too much.) It was far less than originally offered to her as a payout but she wanted a lump sum at this point because she was broke. She thought she had “won” by getting a big check and had bragged to people that she was getting a big divorce settlement. The check was purposefully made out to her attorney and she had racked up such a huge bill with her games that she got none of it. The look on her face when she realized the check was made out to the attorney and she wouldn’t see a dime was priceless. She had also demanded the house and so she got it, along with the mortgage, which ended up being foreclosed upon and constables had to get her out when she refused to leave. At the beginning of the divorce she had destroyed all of his belongings, sold his cars, and wouldn’t let him in on the date the court ordered her to allow him in to get his stuff. She stalked and harassed him relentlessly until he got a restraining order, which she continually violated and actually ended up in jail for a couple of months. She was nuts and an absolute nightmare. What goes around comes around.

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    #26

    This happened to a friend of mine. When he was 13 his mother wanted to divorce his dad. His dad ran a company and had already been positioning a semi-retirement.

    Dad has a serious conversation with the mom and decides he will walk away from their house, sign it over to her, savings account that are theirs, now hers. Retirement plan that he had along with investments, things they would have cashed out in their older years, all to her. She agreed and their lawyer met with them, signed everything and came back and announced it to their kids (my friend and his sis). Officially divorced. Everything in writing solid and legal.

    Dad took his cars (2), personal items and his company. Got an apartment near it to start. My friend and his sis lived with mom most of the time, saw dad weekly and he always paid for everything.

    By the time my friend was 23 his mom was hurting financially with a reverse mortgage being her means to live and dad had rebuilt it all for himself.


    **The mom then tried to file for divorce to get half his assets claiming the previous divorce was not real.** It was a crazy time for my friend as he and his sister realized their mom had this terrible side. His grandparents (mom's parents) his sister and himself had to have a few interventions with her to stop her bs as she was willing to go all the way with it. I believe in the discovery/ similar thing the case got tossed because there was paper work and everything done legally. Changed how they viewed both parents and my friend and his sister are much closer to the dad.

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    #27

    Not a divorce but a custody case. Young couple and exgf was very controlling throughout relationship. As in texting all day and night even when he was at work. Finally he had it and left. The moment he left she kept him from the kid completely. Two years of his kids life he missed, and the kid was two so he basically forgot his own dad.

    Dad tried regularly to see the kid by calling or texting but tried not to cross a line and get the cops called so he never showed up to the house. Finally figured out if he filed for child support he could get a custody agreement. She goes nuclear. Protective order. Goes to a DV organization and paints him as the worst person alive. We go to mediafion. She only wants him to have supervised visitation...until the kid is 18 and she wants double child sulport. Moronic. We even offer reduced custody and some supervision initially to appease her. Extra child support (not double but a bit more). No dice. All or nothing with this woman.

    After four full trial afternoons (we were scheduled for 4 hour blocks at a time and had to come back week after week), endless testimony and going through their asinine text messages....my client gets expanded visitation, minimum child support (he earned very little)...and the protective order was even dissolved. Judge chews her out.

    Really hate family law.

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    #28

    Worked as a clerk at an office. We had one go on for a couple extra weeks over a signed Rodney Dangerfield photo. Bossman had also married a former client but never got the balls up to ask for that story.

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    #29

    Cousin got divorced. She wasn't a good person. She married a guy. Guy was older and got sick. She pulls him of life support due to cost. She was days short of the required amount of time being married so she didn't get his pension.

    Customer of mine has updated me on his divorce. Some of the highlights. Been 4 years.
    Still no progress. He just keeps fighting. Dragging it out. Judge evicted him from his own house. Probably for not selling or buying out spouse. Judge gave him community service hours. Never heard of a divorce court doing this. My guess is he didn't listen to Judge and got contempt charge. The latest is he fired attorney.

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    #30

    Not a lawyer.

    My wife's daughter was in a car accident at 14. The lawyer who handled the insurance medical claims met my wife's ex a couple of times at the hospital and told my wife that when they eventually get divorced to call her and she'd handle it pro-bono.

    That happened, the lawyer handled it for free, and the ex failed to show up at the end and my wife got everything they asked for as the judge ruled against him.

    I met them shortly after and we've been married 30 years now 😄.

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    #31

    This was from the divorce of a friend of mine. Her husband was so verbally a*****e, and he fought her over everything and tried to make sure she got nothing. He made the divorce take so long.

    Anyway, he was trying to make her out to be an unfit mother, so he was calling her insane and demanded a court appointed psychiatrist to assess her. Problem he didn’t plan for was that the psychiatrist had to assess both of them. After meeting with both of them and their children the psychiatrist had a glowing assessment of my friend and a scathing assessment of the husband. They called out his a*****e behavior and manipulative actions. This all got reported to the court.

    In the end she has majority custody because he has to work more, so he pays her child support and alimony.

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    #32

    NAL and we weren't even married, but the karma on this one was real.

    Our child wasn't even two years old when I ended the relationship with my ex. Not only did he have a huge drinking problem (which I discovered while on maternity leave), but according to his best friend, he'd admitted that he "wasn't ready for the responsibility of being a parent" - at 30 years old. After the baby was born he stayed out of the house as much as possible, was always pawning the baby off on his parents when he was off and I was working, always had money for beer but none for the baby's expenses. It got to the point where my savings were about depleted, and I had to take money from family as well as a loan from my 401(k) to cover everything. Not to mention, he'd leave the baby in a diaper so long there'd be terrible rashes, and wouldn't feed or dress him properly.

    So one night I'd had enough, after he came home from work four hours late and drunk, and ended it. Long story short, things happened, he called the cops, and he ended up getting arrested (he's a cop himself lol).

    I'm guessing he realized that there was the possibility of child support, because ALL OF A SUDDEN, he was interested in our child and wanted full custody. And he tried every trick in the book. Filed for temporary emergency custody and lied to the judge to get it. Insisted that I was unstable and required a psych eval before I was able to see our child unsupervised and once I was cleared he dictated when I could have the baby. I suspect the lawyers I'd gotten knew him, because they definitely weren't fighting for me, and even gave me the wrong time for court one day when I'd called the office to double check. Switched lawyers but he still pulled c**p. He'd taken my address book and called all of my friends, family and coworkers telling them that I committed various types of fraud and was stealing their identities. Friends were followed and threatened. I lost a number of friends, and some even turned against me, passing him information. I'd moved in with friends until I got my own place, and they were the ones who told me he had a PI on me - I'd gone to spend the weekend with another friend and the PI called the ones I was staying with, asking where I was. SO MUCH MORE I won't get into. He did everything he could to try to prove that I was unfit, and to break me, and made my life an absolute hell. He and his lawyer dragged things out to where this ended up taking two and a half years; his goal was to make me run out of money.

    The karma: I was awarded custody; he was given the basic visitation. He was ordered to pay $14K of my legal fees, for which he was to set up a payment plan with my attorney - until I saw a "For Sale" sign in his window literally a week later. A lien was placed on his condo and the full amount came out of the sale, as well the 2 years' of retroactive child support that I'd been awarded. In our state, support continues until the child finishes college, so that was an additional 19 years :)

    The best part: at least a couple times a year I run into a friend of his, and they are very happy to share information with me. Early on he'd gotten into a relationship (with a former friend of mine, no less, who tried to help him take my baby), and they *really* pushed the relationship during the court case to show that he was "more stable." I've been told that she is an absolute b, he hates her, is absolutely MIS-ER-ABLE, and wants to divorce her but can't because then he'd have to give her half, and he will not do that. Meanwhile, I have a great life and am as happy as a clam :).

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    #33

    Not a lawyer, but I chose to not pursue a divorce on based on adultery because the burden of evidence (I knew I could get it, but didn’t want to waste my time/money getting it legitimately). Anyway, during the divorce process in court my lawyer slipped in that we had initially filed based off adultery when the judge was looking for the filing. My (now ex) brother in law was there as my ex’s witness and very obviously had no clue 💅 now the whole family knows.

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    #34

    We didn't make it to court but the result was just as good. My ex absolutely hated me for filing for divorce. From that moment on, everything was a fight. The golf clubs from my d**d dad, she wanted compensation. My inheritance from my d**d grandma, she wanted a share of the payments. Custody of our child "you work all the time so I read I can just take full custody"

    Well, she started asking for insane, like, constitutional rights violation stuff and her lawyer was getting sick of it. He must have gotten real tired of her nonsense because finally he just responds to my lawyer "I've told her she can't do this and she doesn't care, she's not budging."

    Needless to say, we sent a thank you for the information, we'll see you in court, and got the request to settle out of court within a week. Don't p**s off your own lawyer folks.

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    #35

    Friend of mines wife left him after she got caught having an affair with her wealthy client. She stood in front on the judge and only asked for her retirement account, agreed to weekend custody for their teenaged kids. She also took their credit card debt. Gave him the doublewide and the acre it sat on. She was ordered to pay a small amount of child support. He got off well all things considered. He was a game warden in Texas. Small town, everyone knows everyone.

    She married the wealthy guy the weekend after divorce was final. Kids did not attend. My friend was heartbroken still, and his brothers and his dad took him to the horse track/casino and all gave him like 20 bucks each to bet on the races cause he was broke. He won like 1200 and gave them all their money back. As they were leaving, walking past the slots his dad said he should make few spins on that 5$ line machine cause "you got to play big to win big" so he laughed and on the 3rd spin, won 8 million.

    She took him back to court wanting custody, same judge. Before the lawyers could even open their briefcases he looked at her and said "3 months ago you wanted nothing to do with the kids, and they wanted nothing to do with you. Only change I see now is your ex husband has 6 zeros on his bank statement instead of 3, i am not going to force 2 teenagers to live with you madam. You have child support due at the end of the month, every month till they are 21. Do not force the state to collect it, you might chip one of them fancy nails on the bunk down at the sheriff's office"

    She tried again later when he moved to a new jurisdiction and the new judge looked at her payments and earnings and raised her to the max allowed. She never tried again, and the kids haven't spoken to her in 15 years, last I know of was at her father's funeral.

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    #36

    He sued his lawyer halfway through the divorce litigation to not pay her legal fees and lost horribly. Turns out he fired her after she refused to use “salted earth” tactics in the divorce litigation and those details came out in the reasons for judgement.

    The reasons for judgement was then used in the divorce litigation. He stopped cooperating with the court and it ended with bailiffs grabbing and selling his known assets, including millions of dollars worth of real estate, to satisfy the court ordered judgement and costs.

    #37

    Friend’s mum was offered $18m by his dad to divorce. She refused the offer saying it wasn’t enough and she wanted what she believed was half the marital assets. I have no idea of this guys net worth but it was/is extreme. The problem was everything they had access to except their main family house was owned by a trust and she refused to believe that she wasn’t entitled to anything in the trust or half of its assets, which I assume was a lot more than $18m. It went to court.

    She got half the house and a few items from it, which was about $2.5m. 

    He used to go and see her in her flat and she was f*****g bitter as hell about it. I went there once and she sat the whole time smoking pot whinging to my friend about what an a*****e his dad is. He may have been an a*****e but she was a greedy, resentful c**t. He was no angel either but he had offered her $18m to leave. 

    She made her own bed and didn’t like sleeping in it.

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    Cliche' "not a lawyer," but I used to produce radio commercials for a couple few attorneys. This one husband and wife law team switched from divorce to handling injury accident cases. When I asked why they changed, they said it was because handling divorce cases was making them lose their faith in humanity.

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    Sov Cit finally getting jailed for contempt after three years and 12 billion warnings/chances by an overly patient judge.

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    Not a lawyer but I married one. We bought a house together. She put up most of the down payment and insisted the title was 60% hers and 40% mine. When we divorced, the house was underwater by about $50,000. The judge said she should pay $30,000 and I had to pay only $20,000.

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    My brother ex-wife was fighting for high alimony for herself (this is EU) because she "couldnt work" due to medical reasons especially sick spine.

    She showed up in the court in heels xD

    Judge saw that, dropped some sarcastic comment and dismissed the application 10 minutes later.

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    Met a very rich high powered lawyer in NYC because my friend knew someone who supplied his hobby garage (he rented a whole commercial space just for his hobby of building cars from scratch)

    Apparently he had a nasty divorce from his ex wife. She personally and literally drags his name through the tabloids and gets articles in the ny post about how he bought his new playboy fiancée an engagement ring worth over $100k, but allegedly won’t pay for his daughter’s medical expenses.

    He files in court that these tabloid articles damaged his career and earning potential, so the judge slashes the ex-wife’s divorce settlement based on the damages he allegedly incurred.

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    I don’t know all the details, but a childhood neighbour wanted to divorce her husband due to a***e. 

    Took years of him dragging it out and four different lawyers fired him. After he tried running up her bills by continuously emailing her lawyer, she ended up with one the firm partners taking over the case. She had a much fairer deal through court just because he pissed her much more experienced lawyer off so much he took a pay cut.

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    I had a boss who used to cheat on his wife and she finally got tired of it. He tried to nickel and dime her during the divorce using the kid as a pawn. A couple of weeks after it went through, she said she felt lucky and bought a lottery ticket.

    You know the rest....

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    I am not sure if he deserved this but let me tell you a story. Last August my area flooded. We got a couple inches in our basement but we are renters so it wasn't that bad. Was going over my prenuptial with my lawyer, it was pretty simple because all we have is debt but I wanted to get the most out of my money so I mentioned our basement. She told me the week before her client had won the house in the divorce...and then the basement flooded. His plan was to sell it and pay his legal bills so it was a mess.

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    My ex's lawyer quit during a hearing.

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    Judge ordered hair follicle d**g testing of the opposing party after a temporary custody hearing within 72 hours. Somehow the man was diagnosed with cancer and started chemo within those 72 hours, which caused every single testable hair on his entire body to fall out. As to be expected, the judge didn't love it and he didn't even get joint legal custody.

    Two years later... Different case, new couple. The opposing party wife had an affair with the aforementioned hairless deadbeat dad (our PI really did some great cinematography when capturing all the s*x in parking lots they were having on their lunch breaks). He was still hairless two years later because he legitimately had been diagnosed with cancer...and he died months later. I wouldn't call it satisfying because he had young children, but it is some real karma.

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    My ex was sure that moms always get the schools and held out for school control, refused to compromise on a school in the middle between us. That's why we couldn't mediate. She took us to court on it assuming she'd win.

    The judge understood perfectly and I control the schools now.

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    One of my friends is a lawyer and he told me about a particular case where the woman was having an affair after only 1 year of marriage (total 4 year relationship) and they had 1 kid together. The husband was heartbroken and depressed because apparently the woman threaten to not let him see his kid anymore and wanted full custody and make him pay ton of money. Little did she know that after the husband found out she was cheating he started recording (secretly) all their interactions which included one particular video of her discussing how to financially ruin him with her lover in their own house when he wasn't home. One of the tactics was accusing him for a***e.

    This man was cunning af tho, they went to divorce court and he let her spread all the lies and make false accusations.

    Then he and my friend dropped the evidence b**b and my friend told me he rarely seen a Judge so furious that she was barely controlling her rage. Needless to say the cheating wife got smoked and ended up losing custody and had to pay the husband alimony, he got the house too. I'm not sure but I believe the wife even got into trouble with the justice department for false accusations but I don't know what happened with that though.

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    Back when I was in law school, one of my profs had this client who was divorcing a piece of s**t. What her ex didn’t know is that she knew he committed financial fraud. And that she knew about his partner in fraud/bussiness partner who was helping him.

    The ex basically hid his money in anticipation of divorce and other shady dealings and courts don’t like that. So they gave her all money he hid. He didn’t go to jail though, but it was a real possibility

    And according to my prof she married a very handsome man afterwards.

    Edit: I feel like I should mention that she would have gotten a lot less money had her ex been honest.

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    One of my best friends has 2 disabled children. They will always need assistance but can live a good life, they are loving, bright, kind, and fun. They are happy and she is the one making it so they can have this quality of life.

    Her husband cheated, filed for divorce, and through his lawyer fought to pay no alimony, no child support, and minimal assistance with medical stuff. One of his arguments was that he never agreed to having a baby, and he told her to get an abortion when they did the tests for down's syndrome with their first. Also he said the second might not be his because she hardly had s*x with him due to the amount of time she had to spend with their first born. She never cheated. She didnt have time.

    Judge tore him a new one. Awarded way more child support than she had expected, plus alimony, plus changed his health insurance to include the kids, plus his car because she didnt have one and was ubering to everything, plus the house as they were living in an apartment while he and his Mistress kept the house. Mistress left him. Job hated him and managed him out. Family drifted away. He once told me, drunk, that she had ruined his life. Despite everything he couldn't see that he ruined it all on his own.

    Edit: reading comprehension fam. The ex wife is my best friend. He is not. At all.

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    Not a divorce lawyer, but my father spent 16 years dragging out his divorce process with my mother. When she finally won she won 50% of assets 12 years prior, with interest, and not taking into account his future losses. The judgment is so huge that he has been completely wiped out for the rest of his life. Can't even afford rent. We made sure he is housed now and he gets decent social security (Which she does not garnish) but still.

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    My dad was a real POS, not just to my mom and my siblings and I, but his attorneys through the divorce as well. Yes, plural. The first one dropped him. The second one…ok so day of court, she leaves the court room and she’s gone so long that the judge sends the bailiff to see where she went and bring her back. My mom tells us when she gets home how bad the court room smelled. Didn’t think much of it though.

    Anyway, few weeks later mom and dad have to meet to exchange keys or some final docs, dad tells my mom his attorney was so nervous about if he’d behave in court that she s**t her pants. That’s why she was gone for so long, trying to clean herself up, and that’s why it smelled in court. My dad thought the whole thing was funny. Real winner that one.

    She’s been free of him almost 15 years now and with a great guy.

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    I’m not a lawyer and this isn’t court karma but real life karma.

    When we divorced (over 30 years ago) my ex sold the house, tried to keep the kids, and lied about his income to pay the bare minimum in child support.

    I was a stay at home mom with little to no work experience. He told a mediator that I should just hand our children over to him and go live in a basement suite somewhere.

    My legal aid lawyer got me the federally mandated child support and not much more.

    I got a job, took some classes, got a better job, created a beautiful home for me and my kids, took them on vacations and built a really good life.

    Then I met a wonderful man, started a business and built an even better life.

    Today I live in a 2 million dollar home with my soul mate, travel and have a great relationship with my kids. I am living my best life.

    Guess where he is? Yep, living in a rented basement suite, no partner, no vacations and will have to continue to work well into his 70s.

    The kids spend time with him but they aren’t really close.

    Karma baby.

  • Sunday 26 July 2026 - 07:00

    Cats don’t have to do much to become the center of attention. One oddly timed expression, an ambitious attempt to squeeze into a box, or a completely unprovoked burst of chaos is often enough to make them the funniest creature in the room. Even when they’re simply sitting still, they somehow manage to look dramatic, offended, majestic, or deeply suspicious.

    The Facebook page 'Cute Animal Photos To De-Stress' brings together these amusing little moments, sharing everything from mischievous kittens and sleepy cuddle sessions to grown cats caught making questionable decisions. Bored Panda has featured images shared by the page in several previous collections, covering plenty of lovable animals and, naturally, more than a few rounds dedicated entirely to cats. The photos offer a simple reminder that sometimes a brief encounter with a delightfully strange animal is all it takes to make the day feel a little lighter.

    Scroll down to enjoy another dose of feline comedy, and upvote the photos that made you smile the most. Be sure to let us know in the comments which cat captured your mood or reminded you of one you know.

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  • Sunday 26 July 2026 - 06:00

    Everybody wants to feel seen. The question is how you get there, and most of us never stop to actually look at our own patterns. Maybe you chase a gold star at work. Maybe you check on everyone else before it even crosses your mind to check on yourself. Maybe you’d rather not admit how much other people’s opinions actually get to you – but they do, just a bit.

    Validation isn’t a bad word. It’s a basic human need, just like sleep and coffee. What changes from person to person is the delivery method. Some of us need an audience. Some people are wired to compete. Others just want to feel like someone actually gets it – and when that happens, it’s enough.

    This quiz digs into 27 questions and uses your answers to map out your real validation style. Not the version you’d like to think you have. The one you actually live out, day to day.

    No judgment here, only a clearer picture of yourself. Ready to find out which type you are? Go ahead and take the quiz below.

    🚀 💡 Want more or looking for something else? Head over to the Bored Panda Quizzes and explore our full collection of quizzes and trivia designed to test your knowledge, reveal hidden insights, and spark your curiosity. 💡 🚀

     

  • Sunday 26 July 2026 - 04:00

    Ah, Gen X humor. It’s its own particular brand. Drawing on life growing up in the ’70s, ’80s or ’90s, Gen X memes capture the big hair, bikes, mixtapes, and questionable parenting of it all. These latchkey kids drank from garden hoses, didn’t wear helmets, and rode in the back of pickup trucks.

    And somehow, despite all that, they made it to adulthood to share in these hilarious memes. If you’re one of them (and even if you’re not), stick around for a roundup of some of our favorite memes from Gen X Humor over on Instagram. Get ready to have a few core memories unlocked because together, they’re basically a highlight reel of your childhood: chaotic, unsupervised, and somehow better for it.

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    Less famous than the baby boomers before them and the millennials after them, Generation X, or Gen X, is sometimes referred to as the “forgotten generation,” “slacker generation,” or the “forgotten middle child.” To be clear, they’re the folks born between 1965 and 1980—but if those dates don’t mean much to you, Forbes contributor Angela Woo paints a clearer picture.

    She explains that a large number of Gen Xers grew up as latchkey kids—coming home to an empty house because both parents worked, or because their parents had split up. On the tech side, Woo points out that this generation watched ATMs become mainstream, entered the workforce right around the dot-com era, carried around those massive suitcase-sized cell phones, and hit adulthood right as the internet started becoming a normal part of daily life.

    Globally, many Gen Xers also lived through major political shifts. They saw the Berlin Wall come down, the Cold War end, communism collapse, and apartheid end in South Africa—all this, Woo explains, “to a backdrop of grunge and disillusionment.”

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    Nowadays, even though many from this generation are at the height of their careers, with homes and families of their own, Woo notes that they’re still overlooked in mainstream conversation: “We’ve watched the culture interest shift from boomers to millennials like we’re a flyover state.”

    Sure, Woo was talking about this in terms of marketing conversation, where she argues Gen Xers have “faded into near obscurity,” but the Pew Research Center also said as much in 2014 when they dubbed Gen X America’s “neglected ‘middle child.’”

    Sandwiched between the far larger baby boomer and millennial generations, Pew explained, “Gen Xers are a low-slung, straight-line bridge between two noisy behemoths.”

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    And that same pattern plays out online too. Because while anyone who’s ever spent some time online has probably seen the phrase “OK boomer” or heard about how “cringy” millennials are, here too, Business Insider’s Andrew Lloyd explains, Gen X has “largely been left to their own devices.”

    It’s fitting, really. The same generation raised to fend for itself is now doing exactly that on the internet. They’re carving out corners to revel in jokes inspired by their collective experience—and their particular brand of wry comedy, Lloyd explains, “is quietly thriving online.”

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    One such corner is the Instagram page whose memes we’re sharing here today: Gen X Humor. The page delivers exactly what its name promises—entertaining its 119K followers with memes that are frighteningly accurate and just as funny. Through a mix of text-only and text-and-image formats, the page nails what it was actually like growing up in the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s.

    It showcases the kind of humor Lloyd describes when he talks about how Gen Xers “make light of their independent childhoods where they roamed unsupervised, highlight their resilience and sarcasm, and share memories of firm parenting methods.”

    And if, as Business Insider contributor Rebecca Knight puts it, for this generation, “cynicism is a love language,” it’s precisely this language Gen X Humor speaks fluently.

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    As Karen Morgan, a touring comedian and Gen Xer born in 1965, explained to Business Insider, Gen X comedy lands because it’s “keenly observational and nostalgic,” with a tone that’s often sarcastic and self-deprecating. The jokes don’t just romanticize the past or recycle nostalgia. They often acknowledge that growing up as a Gen Xer could be chaotic, confusing, or even unsafe. But they’re told with enough distance and self-awareness to make people laugh instead of wince.

    And that’s part of why these Gen X memes hit so close to home for their audience. They don’t rely on internet trends or niche modern-day references but rather on shared lived experience. If you remember making mixtapes, memorizing phone numbers, or being told simply to “be back before dark,” the joke usually lands before you’ve finished reading it.

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    In this sense, while the subject matter of the meme or joke can vary, one theme keeps surfacing: pride in how and when this generation grew up—kids who were, as Morgan puts it, left to fend for themselves at early ages, with “very little supervision and coddling” from their parents. And while Morgan acknowledges that some younger generations might find the idea of this kind of upbringing “alien and unfunny” (to put it mildly), she sees it differently.

    Rather, she says, “Our feral childhoods made us strong, independent people with a good sense of humor.”

    And maybe that’s the real throughline here. Gen X didn’t get the cultural spotlight boomers and millennials have enjoyed, but they never seemed to mind. They’re still doing what they’ve always done: finding the humor in life and sharing it. This time, one meme at a time. And like Lloyd says, “they don’t care if you don’t get the joke.”

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  • Sunday 26 July 2026 - 04:00

    Every now and then, life hands people a problem that didn’t come with an instruction manual.

    For example, someone was at a total loss after leaving a metal pot on a plastic trash can, only for the sun to melt a chunk right out of it. Another person had a nightmare roommate who left behind a solid block of dried concrete under the bed on his way out.

    But before pulling out their credit cards to spend hundreds of dollars on replacements, these people turned to Reddit for a Hail Mary fix.

    Some users offered surprisingly practical step-by-step solutions, while others cracked jokes to help make light of a hopeless situation. After all, when dozens of people tell you something can’t be fixed, it either helps you accept defeat or gives you the drive to prove them wrong.

    Scroll through the list… you might just learn a genius trick to save an item you can’t let go of.

    #1 Lg 60” TV Turning Blue – Fixed It Myself For £30 Instead Of Replacing It

    My LG 60UM7100PLB started developing a blue tint. At first I only really noticed it when taking photos and the TV was in the background, but once I saw it, I couldn’t unsee it. The TV is built into a media wall with a cutout made specifically for a 60 inch screen. I planned to replace it, only to realise that hardly anyone even makes 60 inch TVs anymore. To make things worse, every repair shop I contacted quoted almost the same price as buying a new TV. After doing some digging, I found out this is a pretty common issue with these models. Apparently the backlight LEDs degrade over time due to substandard components used by the manufacturer, which causes the blue tint. So I decided to have a go at fixing it myself. I ordered replacement backlights from eBay for £30 (about $40) and followed a few YouTube tutorials. All in, it took me about two hours — and it actually worked. Picture is back to normal and I’m absolutely over the moon.

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    #2 Hot Pot Melted Into Trashcan. How Do I Get It Out?

    Earlier today, my mom put a hot pan onto the trashcan. It's now melted into the top and I haven't been able to find a solution that would fix this very rare issue. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

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    Put a sign on it that says ONLY THE WORTHY CAN LIFT THIS POT. Then wait.

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    #3 Glass Table Top Stuck To Floor

    MIL has had this glass table top under the bed in the main bedroom for years, it’s an alternate larger top for a table in the house. Quite heavy. It’s been there now so long we believe it may have almost ‘suctioned’ to the floor. Any suggestions on how to remove it? Yes we know to remove the stuff on it first (painting the room)

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    Floss it. No really

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    It’s no secret that the number one reason people try to fix something themselves is to save money. Calling a professional for a basic plumbing leak can cost anywhere between $150 and $800 in the US.

    In a 2026 survey by Today’s Homeowner, 82% of US homeowners said at least one area of the home needs maintenance, and 59% are putting off repairs because they can’t afford them.

    Also, with the rising cost of living, more people are trying to repair broken items instead of replacing them with a new purchase.

    #4 Did Someone Try To Burglarize Me?

    Just saw these window this way when I was washing it. I didn’t notice these last time I came out a month ago. Did someone try to pry the window open with a crowbar?

    avalisk:

    Put some toddler toys in your yard, that way everybody knows all your good stuff is already broken

    © Photo: jchasinga

    #5 Need Some Hints On How To Fix This. It Used To Work But Recently Has Become Very Unreliable

    pew42:

    Boris Johnson please quit search answers in reddit

    © Photo: boli99

    #6 Went To Put The Glass Back In The Patio Table And It Doesn’t Fit

    I’m guessing the table is wrought iron. It and the chairs are pretty heavy. We’ve had this set for years now, always kept covered and outside during New England winters. But this year, when we went to put the glass back in, it seemed to shrink?? I took a softish bristle wire brush, then a blower, then soap and a rag to clean off where the glass sits. So it not debris in the way. It seems like the table actually did shrink. And now I’m in trouble of course. My wife likes to bring all this trash into the basement during the winter, but I hate the mess in the basement. So I won the battle, but it seems the war may be lost. Please help!


    ohmslaw54321:

    Rotate the glass 90 degrees and try again. The table might not be exactly square.

    © Photo: rumhammr

    Every time someone decides to fix a broken item, the planet also gets to celebrate a little win. It helps reduce waste, conserve natural resources, and shrinks our carbon footprint.

    According to official data, repairable goods waste in the US — such as electronics, appliances, and furniture — contributes millions of tons to landfills annually.

    In Europe, it creates 35 million tons of waste and over 260 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually.

    #7 Cracked Wall During Neighbors Remodeling

    We live in a townhouse and the neighbors next door are doing a full remodeling. We just noticed some cracks in the wall in the attic and in one of them you can actually see through. There are no bricks or anything like that and it just looks like drywall and plaster to me but I don’t have a lot of knowledge on this. We are contacting our insurance and their contractors and such but in the event they tell us to kick rocks and we have to fix it ourselves… what’s the best way to approach this? Thank you!

    State_Dea:

    That damage was caused by the ceiling settling,,, this WAS NOT caused by someone hitting it from the other side. My guess is they removed a support structure and the downward pressure pushed your wall out. Get an expert to look at this,,, RIGHT NOW unless a support system is put back in place the issue will get much worse.. even dangerous

    © Photo: sukene

    #8 Previous Owners Cut This Hole In The Tub For Accessibility. Any Ideas On How To Fix, Or At Least Get A Door Or Something On?

    CaptMeatPockets:

    Just wait 35 years and it’ll be useful for you

    © Photo: cptvere

    #9 Broke Glass While Cleaning For Move Out In 32 Hours

    While struggling to remove baby lock off a glass cabinet, I broke the glass. I’m freaking out. I move out in 32 hours and have spent hours getting this place in tip top shop to get my deposit back. Can I fix this? Is it worth it? How would I go about fixing it? Please help, I need the deposit back.

    xrmttf:

    Take off the door and take it with you to a window repair shop They should be able to cut glass and install it while you wait

    © Photo: dowoma

    To combat the throwaway culture, lawmakers in the European Union have introduced new Right-to-Repair regulations. They aim to make spare parts more affordable and repairs easier, as well as extend the lifespan of everyday products.

    “At the most basic level, we want to fix our relationship with the products we buy. This means regaining the confidence to repair products when they break and reconnecting with the ‘why’ this should be a priority,” says Ugo Vallauri, co-founder of The Restart Project in the UK.

    “We can all extend the lifespans of the products we own and appreciate the environmental impact of the materials involved in production.”

    #10 Please Help

    We are renting and currently moving out and just discovered this awful damage.

    One of the metal legs under my bed broke and was dangling and we must’ve moved the bed not knowing it was dangling and it scratched the HELL out of the floor. Gah.

    It’s laminate flooring if that helps at all.

    TeamFast77:

    The damage deposit is going to come into play here. There's no fixing those planks. They must be replaced.

    © Photo: Clear_Lawfulness_656

    #11 I Broke My Girlfriend’s Special Glass Display Cover. Is It Over?

    The other piece is one chunk if that helps.

    ac54:

    It’s a cake cover. Buy a new one.

    © Photo: SAMMYBOY4593

    #12 Found Out My Back Door Does This When It Rains (I Live In A Basement Apartment) How Can I Fix This?

    spazmcgraw:

    Tell the landlord, have them fix it.

    © Photo: ReginaBicman

    Saving money and helping the planet are great perks, but DIY fixes offer an even bigger reward. Research shows that fixing something with your own hands boosts your mood, builds confidence, and lifts your mental well-being.

    Taking a wrench to a leaky garden hose or supergluing a broken mug handle triggers your brain’s natural reward system. That sudden hit of dopamine turns a potential headache into a proud victory.

    #13 Chair Bent From Someone Sitting. How Can I Fix It?

    My chair is bent from someone heavy sitting in it. I have taken it apart and tried heating up the elbows to square it again. I tried boiling hot water, using a lighter, and a hammer. Nothing I tried made the metal budge. Any tips? I have another chair for comparison to show how it’s not square.

    triumph_over_machine:

    Have them sit in the other chair so they match.

    © Photo: pastelpaintbrush

    #14 It’s Been Folded Since 1969. How Do I Get Rid Of The Creases Without Ruining It?

    My mom suggested ironing, but I’m a little leery of trying that. Other than piling a bunch of books on top of it, are there any good suggestions?

    kspice094:

    Archivist here. Put it under a towel and gently iron it on high heat with steam, moving the iron constantly, until the creases give way. This will probably take 1-2 minutes. Remove the towel. Find something flat (like a book) that’s bigger than the print and lay that flat thing on top of the print for 48 hours.

    © Photo: omlesna

    #15 Insulation Guy Tacked Right Through This Brand New Roof. How Can I Fix This?

    Learned my lesson about going with the cheapest guy who was begging for work.

    lickitysplit56:

    Roofer Here. Temporary fix for this would be Henrys Roof Cement. You can find it in the roofing section at your home depot. It will be a blue tube with a Yellow head. Safely climb up and put a small dab around each location. Permenant fix would be to pull the affected shingles and use a hammer to smash the tabs down. Replace the few shingles affected. voila

    © Photo: ecwworldchampion

    Fixing things is also a form of active meditation. When you’re busy glued to your phone or TV, your mind constantly wanders. But when you’re forced to focus on replacing a broken seal or sanding down a rough edge, your brain shifts into total concentration.

    Studies have found that this kind of immersive focus lowers stress hormones and leaves you feeling surprisingly calm.

    #16 Demon Roommate Left Concrete Under His Bed After Being Asked To Leave

    Any cleaning tips for this? I really don't want to have to replace the whole carpet

    3HisthebestH:

    Why is no one saying take him to court? Take this a—hole to small claims. Easily 5k in your favor. Done.

    ladymorgahnna:

    Do you have a large closet with the same carpet you can patch here? Then just recarpet the closet with a new piece? I’m so sorry that someone so mean did this. The immaturity I see posted on Reddit is beyond me, sometimes.

    © Photo: Terrible-Target-4031

    #17 Fiance Sprayed Bug Spray In Oven Clock Hole, Oven Now Doesn't Work But Stove Top Does. How Do I Fix It?!

    This is the stupidest post I have ever had to make but here we are. Happened as the title says, there was a break in the clock face before but he cut a bigger opening into the clock and sprayed bug spray in the clock hole to get rid of a gnat while I was at work. The stove top burners still work but the oven won't turn on. We live with his cousins and they're expecting us to pay for a whole new oven if I can't fix it. Help me!


    OppositeSupport9498:

    Get a new fiancé.


    Flint_Westwood:

    You do not personally have the ability to fix this stove. Call a local appliance repair shop and get a quote. You will probably spend less money replacing it. Sorry for your loss.

    © Photo: GlassStain

    #18 Kid Cleaned Stainless Steel Fridge With An Abrasive Sponge

    How do I fix this? It’s really bad, the pictures don’t do it justice. Can I get it smooth again?

    Help! mbb1989:

    Polish it? Maybe use a fine grit and go in a uniform direction to at least even the pattern

    Bright-Ad4601:

    Get into magnet collecting.

    © Photo: onlytruth306

    The mental perks of fixing things also last a lifetime.

    A study by the Mayo Clinic found that people who regularly did hands-on crafts like woodworking, sewing, and manual repairs were 45% less likely to develop memory loss as they aged.

    “Our team found that persons who performed these activities at least one to two times per week had less cognitive decline than those who engaged in the same activities only two to three times per month or less,” says Yonas Geda, M.D., psychiatrist and behavioral neurologist at Mayo Clinic’s Arizona campus.

    #19 Generational Rocking Horse Slammed Down To The Floor And The Legs Snapped

    Hi there. My toddler knocked over his rocking horse and the legs snapped with the impact. This is something that we wanted to hand down for generations. Please tell me if there is a fix for this? And if so, what would it be. The position of the snap, I think, would allow for gluing and clamping.I just don't know if that would be adequate.

    Scalzoc:

    If you truly expect it to last generations, I would suggest you take to someone who repairs wood furniture professionally. Any DIY fix you do is likely to be temporary.

    © Photo: o0jeannie0o

    #20 New Oven Handle Hits Drawer

    We got a new oven to have all new appliances for selling our house. We didn’t realize till to late that the stupid spice drawer would hit this massive handle. Any thoughts on how to fix this? Or just hope no one notices?

    devandroid99:

    I would very cut out an appropriate section of the drawer to allow it to clear the handle, then glue that section to the cabinet face so it clears when opening and looks more or less closed (use a coping saw) when... closed.

    © Photo: Pharmdpositivek

    #21 How Can I Fix These Wrinkles In My New Oven?

    Used less than 5 times!

    fruitmask:

    This is one of those things that you fix by getting your money back. I don't even know wtf I'm looking at, but I'd bet my extended warranty that it's not fixable

    © Photo: National_Problem_335

    At the end of the day, a successful DIY project gives you way more than just a fixed household item. Every time you tackle a tricky repair, you learn a new skill and sharpen your problem-solving abilities.

    So, the next time something breaks in your home, embrace the mess, ask for help, and give it a go — you might just surprise yourself with what you can accomplish.

    #22 Installer Dropped The Shower Glass Door On The Corner And Chipped It. Is It Safe To Use And How To Cover It Up If Yes?

    Installer dropped the glass causing the chip as in the picture. Is it compromised? If not, any ideas on how to cover it up?

    WALLY_5000:

    Tempered glass is more prone to shatter when chipped like this. A hot shower on a cold day might be all it takes to set it off. They need to replace it.

    © Photo: No-Pomegranate3162

    #23 My Roommate Knocked A Giant Bottle Of Laundry Detergent On The Carpet. This Is After We Wiped Up As Much As We Could With Paper Towels. How Do We Fix? Help?!?!?

    keepinitoldskool:

    Water and a shop vac. Or rent one of those rug doctors, just don't add soap to it. Laundry detergent isn't such a pain in the bum to clean up because it doesn't foam up much.

    © Photo: compiledexploit

    #24 Husband Accidentally Used Harsh Cleaner On Copper Sink With 15 Years Of Patina

    My family’s lakehouse has a copper sink that’s been here for 15 years. My husband wanted to help clean up as we have been staying here for several days. He wasn’t thinking, and used a lime away cleaner. The water here is very hard, and has a lot of lime that builds on the metal here. My husband is freaking out and panicked that he beefed this up beyond repair. The patina on the sink was very dark, as you can see on the sides of the sink. My dad has never cleaned the sink to be shiny like some people have their copper sinks, and he has preferred it to be dark. Can this be fixed?

    PetriDishCocktail:

    It will get fixed... Just give it a year or two. Seriously, a sink is meant to be used. The patina is going to ebb and grow and change overtime with use.

    guff1988:

    Probably won't even take that long, there's oxygen in the water there's oxygen in the air. Copper oxides will form very quickly.

    © Photo: _jtwell

    #25 To Everyone Who Said It Wasn’t Worth Fixing And I Should Just Buy A New One

    You were probably right. Between the wheel, primer, paint, hardware and way too much time and labor, the repairs cost a little over $100. But, I was committed to fixing it and I always like having a little project to work on.

    It isn’t perfect but it wasn’t supposed to be. I had originally intended to sand it down to bare metal but after like an hour I said screw that. I knocked back most of the worst rust and then lightly sanded all the other areas for better paint adhesion. The pitting was worse than I thought but not as bad as it looks (probably)

    On the tub, 2 coats of clean metal primer (because I bought it when I thought I was going to have clean metal) 2 coats of paint and 1 coat of clear rubberized coating.

    For the other parts, I used whatever left over spray paints I had in my shed (hence the different colors)

    After all is said and done, I was pretty happy with the outcome and it’s been doing a fine job of wheelbarrowing since

    © Photo: coltd89

    #26 The 1 Stone In The Facade Of My House Is Crumbling. What Do I Do About It?

    needtopickbettername:

    That's just an unstable piece of sandstone. It happens. It's not wood. It's not sucking up water. I forget the term for it but it's just a rock that shouldn't have been used in your wall in the first place. Get a mason to remove and replace it. If you're not married to the idea of another piece of sandstone, there are many different rocks to choose from. And stop playing with it! Hair will grow on your palms.

    © Photo: vshawk2

    #27 Does Anybody Know What Would Cause This Water Jug To Do This ? This Is My 10th Jug And This Is The First Time This Has Happened

    aviwrekz:

    There is a clog in the airline... You typically would get a glugluglug after dispensing water, which I'm sure you are not. Needs to be cleaned

    © Photo: Indy500Fan16

    #28 How To Remove These Two Glasses Without Breaking One Of Them

    I accidentally put my glass inside the 1L mug not thinking too much of it. Little did I know, the two glasses got stuck to each other. I love these 2 glasses a lot and really want to separate them without having to destroy either one of them. I've tried hot/cold water and dish soap, both to no avail.

    Narrow-Height9477:

    Add a few drops of cooking oil around the rim of the wine glass. Swirl it around all the edges. Put stein into warm water while holding base of wine glass. Hold it so the base of the stein is an inch above the bottom of your pan/sink in the water bath. You want the water warm enough to expand the glass of the stein but not so hot as to thermally shock and shatter it.

    © Photo: circanvicta

    #29 This Stupid Thing Beeps Even After Changing Battery. Why?!?! Am I Supposed To Do Something More?

    wdcpdq:

    CO monitors expire. There should be a date on the back. 5 years maybe? If it’s expired, you’ll need a new one.

    © Photo: playadefaro

    #30 Room Smells Like Foul Eggs, How To Seal Hole?

    Hey everyone. I just moved and it seems when I don't open the windows for a couple hours, the rooms starts to smell like foul eggs. I suspect that it might come from the heating pipes (somehow) and id like to seal the hole in the floor off in an airtight, while still being able to remove the seal once I move out. Do you guys have any idea on how to achieve this or what other causes might there be? (I currently live in the Netherlands) Looking forward to your advice :)

    DingoBingo1654:

    Gas leak smells like foul eggs. Are you sure there is no gas leak nearby?

    © Photo: SchokoBaroni

    #31 Landlord's Table. What Can I Do? How Screwed Am I? Coin For Scale

    Philks_85:

    Slide that coin over two inches to the right, problem solved.

    © Photo: Electrical_Peace_292

    #32 My Little Sis Changed The Code Of My Suite Case And Now She Forgot, I Have To Leave In 1 Hr What To Do? And There Are No Shops Nearby!

    BS-75_actual:

    Pretty easy to hack the combination; shine a light into the number wheels or insert a sharp object, line up the gates and rotate all three simultaneously until it unlocks

    © Photo: ArgumentPristine1594

    #33 GF Was Cooking Her Dog Food And Left The Hot Skillet On My Counter/Cutting Board. We Are Renting... Anyway To Fix This?

    TwitterJackBNimble:

    Need to sand it and apply finish.

    © Photo: pawnbroker00

    #34 How Do I Go About Repairing This Door?

    My ex-stepdad broke this in one of his violent temper tantrums. He’s been gone for years, but I never learned building or repairing or anything like that. How would I go about fixing this for my mom? It’s in her room and I feel bad she’s had to keep looking at it every day.

    Anonymous:

    You replace it. its a hollow core door. You can get a slab door and remove hardware and use the old door as a template. OR you can get a whole pre-hung door and frame. remove trim and remove old frame. Install, shim and level door frame and replace door trim.

    © Photo: Agitated-Telephone62

    #35 Samsung Washer Full Of Smoke After Cycle

    Opened my 15 year old Samsung front loader after a wash cycle and found it full of smoke. Not good, obviously. Any idea what would cause this? Worth trying to fix myself? Worth paying a technician? Or time for a new washer? FWIW, this is after I had the door open for 30 seconds or so. It was initially even more smoky!

    michaelz08:

    Have you put the model number into google? Around 2016 Samsung was recalling washers for fire hazards.

    © Photo: ChainsawMassacrePGH

    #36 Would This Be Why My Clothes Take 2+ Cycles To Dry? What To Do?

    Potential_Fishing942:

    I don't know, but seems like you're on you're way to a house fire.

    © Photo: jinx771

    #37 I Stupidly Fell Over My Somewhat New Dishwasher And Dented It. Now It Won't Close. Is This Salvageable?

    SnooSquirrels8280:

    It’ll leak forever every time you use it if you do manage to close it. Get a replacement door. Hopefully you’re okay.

    © Photo: mabbzie3

    #38 Skin Tones In Particular Appearing Turquoise On TV (Ps4 Connected Through Hdmi Cable)

    Hi! From what I can tell online this is most likely due to the HDMI cord so I will try replacing it. Just wanted to check if you guys had any further suggestions to explore if this doesn't work? We don't really have the money for a new TV and even less so a new PlayStation...... :( The TV is a Samsung, unsure of model will check and update if I can find it!

    thisisAgador:

    FIXED IT! (can't edit my original post sorry) Just sharing for anyone who experiences the same issue in future - I "power cycled" the TV, which varies a bit in terms of how the internet says to do it but what I did was: Unplugged the power source while the TV was on Pressed and held down the power button on the TV for ~10 seconds Left the TV unplugged for half an hour or so Plugged it back in and turned on again - all seems fine!

    © Photo: thisisAgador

    #39 Quoted $14,000 To Fix. Is This Correct?

    Hello! I’m not entirely sure if I’m in the right sub but I’d like to know if this quote is correct. A relative of mine owns a roofing company and the contractors that he works with are telling him his workers broke a window. They stated that one of his workers dropped a tape measure and as it was falling “the wind blew it” and hit this window on the 18th floor. The building has 20 floors in total. The contractors are now quoting him $14,000 for the window but I’d like to see if the quote is correct before he forks over the money. I only have one photo of the window and I’m unable to get photos myself as I live states away. If more photos are needed I’ll try to get more from him. Thank you.

    theteedo:

    I’m a commercial glazier and replace windows in high rises often. I can’t tell from the picture but it looks like the window is glazed from the outside. If this is a case you have to setup a swing stage to access it (or use the permanent stage if the building has one). The cost of rigging a swing stage is not cheap. Then it’s the labour and materials. A hurricane rated window is going to be much more expensive than a regular heat strengthened double pane window. This is most likely triple glazed and the outer layer is laminated. Those are not cheap windows to manufacture. Now is the window into regular pressure plate and cap? Or is it a silicone capture style curtain wall? That matters a lot as the process are different and you have to use specialized materials to bond the new window to the frame. This is a two part mixed product that cures almost fully in 10-15mins. Or you use regular structural silicone and have to come back in a few days to remove the clips holding the window in, then seal those holes. I work in a different country so standards are different and I’m not sure about the costs in Florida but you would be surprised with how much a replacement can cost in a tower. Not sure if this helped but here’s some more Information anyway. If you Post more pictures I could get a better ideas on how it’s glazed.

    © Photo: Inevitable_Flower326

    #40 Just Moved In And Made A Lovely Design Change To My Heated Wood Floors!

    SKatieRo:

    Similar thing happened to me. Get some Restor-Finish. Rub it into the scratch with a rag and wipe off the excess. It will be waaaay less noticable.

    © Photo: Supreme_Junkie21

    #41 Cat Broke Toilet, Can It Be Fixed?

    My cat knocked a glass cup off the counter and apparently it hit the side of the toilet just right. Broke off a chunk. No damage to any areas that transport water or waste thankfully. Is reattaching the broken piece feasible? If so, any suggestions?

    Mtolivepickle:

    Replace the toilet. No ifs, and, buts, or maybes. That will cut you faster than you can imagine. It’s not worth it.

    © Photo: IntelligentTerm7914

    #42 My Two Year Old Put A Screw In The Power In Of My Guitar Amp

    How can I get this screw out? It’s wedged pretty far in.

    Financial_Put648:

    Tiny dab of hot glue on the end of a screwdriver. Once it dries, gently pull out. Like most things it's going to depend on how jammed in there it is, but I think that this is an easy fix. Edit: I see magnets popping up several points in this thread and I had considered that but the reason that I'm suggesting hot glue over the magnets is that as somebody who's done a lot of computer repair I never use magnetized screwdrivers out of fear of ruining a hard drive. I'm not an expert on musical instruments but I'm not trying to get a magnet near the amp if it can potentially mess something up. Now maybe that's just me being overly cautious and maybe there's no actual risk of the magnetism but that is why I recommended the hot glue was out of potential fear of the unknown.

    © Photo: AuntiLou

    #43 What Could Cause My Glasses To Come Out Of My Near-New Dishwasher Like This?

    Hi all, I bought a new Bosch 3 series dishwasher last year and I'm finding it's not really cleaning the glasses well. I've cleaned the filter but it hasn't made a difference. What could be causing this please? My wife insists on using a natural dishwashing powder but I doubt that's the issue? Any guidance would be super helpful!

    Late-Stage-Dad:

    Try using CLR on one of the glasses. If it comes clean it is calcium build up from the hard water. If it doesn't, then it's etching from using too much or the wrong kind of soap. If your dishwasher has "Crystal dry" try running a cycle without it. We have hard water, but we also have a softener. We found out we were using too much detergent (we needed about half as much) and our glasses and pyrex bowls were getting etched. Also read the manual for correct loading techniques.

    © Photo: Too_kewl_for_my_mule

    #44 We Painted Our House And I Hate It

    To make a long story short, I was having a hard time picking out colors and I was rushed for time. Our house was a pale yellow with faded blue gray shutters beforehand, so it is better, but I still hate it. I need some feedback, does it look okay? Does it look bad or good? How can I make it not look so outdated?

    Venaalex:

    I think it's really cheery. I wouldn't have done the garage doors though, can you paint those back white?

    © Photo: FutureMrs0918

    #45 Help! My Ring Is Stuck On My Index Finger And Soap/Oil Isn't Working

    My ring is stuck on my index finger and soap/water isn't working, it's starting to swell. Any advice to get it off quickly would be a lifesaver!

    No_Equivalent_4412:

    Don’t pull on it, it will make the swelling worse. Rotate only. You might need to get the ring cut off at this point though

    © Photo: Desperate-Health3504

    #46 Can Anyone Help Me With These? I’d Prefer Fixing Them Myself But I Have No Idea How

    imasaxman:

    All these comments telling you to clean are avoiding the real issue here. That's water hammer and that can occur at any pressure. But because your T&P is also leaking I'm inclined to say your PRV has failed. Get a pressure reader from home Depot and test it. It should be in the 55-65 range, give or take. If it's 80+, it's likely the PRV has failed and needs to be replaced. Most plumbing issues are only a symptom of a much bigger issue, so start to eliminate variables. Also, while you're at home Depot, grab some Clorox wipes and clean your damn sink. It's nasty.

    © Photo: pootie_too_good

    #47 I'm Renting A Very Expensive Place And Messed Up The Balcony, Can This Be Fixed Or Am I Screwed? :(

    Is there ANY way I can fix this? Or at least hide the damage enough to get back my deposit? I was using a charcoal BBQ chimney to heat up some coals, and after it was finished I laid it down on the balcony. I thought it was cement, but the chimney melted into the surface. I'm pretty handy so I'm willing to give anything a try, I just have no idea where to start. I don't even know what this surface actually is. :( Very upset with myself, and panicking a little. Pls help and thank you in advance if you can ❤️

    Puzzleheaded_Two9510:

    I could definitely fix it - at least enough to get the deposit back. I would carefully sand the high ridges until the ring was smooth. Then I would take a two-part epoxy putty (you can buy it at hardware stores) and carefully fill the groove in. While the epoxy is still pliable, use your fingertip and a little bit of rubbing alcohol and smooth it out. Once it cures in an hour or two, carefully sand it smooth. Then I would take some acrylic artist paints and a fine tipped brush, and I would paint the ring to match the table. It would require some experimenting/mixing to get the color perfect, but it could be done.

    © Photo: shyborn641

    #48 Help! Granite Countertop

    Please help :/

    AsYouAnswered:

    Blame your kids. If you don't have kids, blame the neighbour kids. If they don't have kids, blame the neighbour. You'll still have to pay a professional, but at least your partner or spouse won't be angry at you about it

    © Photo: _snowqueenoftexas

    #49 What Causes The Heating Element To Twist Like This?

    Previous-Parfait-999:

    Well, I haven’t seen this before

    I_Makes_tuff:

    I was curious so I did a little digging and this is the best response I found on another forum and here's a photo (that isn't nearly as bad): Bad mounting. Metal expands when it gets hot. This means that this ~2 Meter heating strip becomes ~25mm longer per 100 degree rise in temperature. When you have a steel tube fixed in two points and make it longer by heating it, something must give. Either the mounting must allow the expansion or the tube will bend. These steel tubes contain heat conducting ceramic sand an a resistive wire for that carries the heating current. This wire is coiled to allow for bending and expansion. However, when the bending radius is too tight, or a thermal cycling pumping effect moves the sand away, you will get a short circuit. However, since everything expands and contracts by heat the short may not become noticeable until the heater gets to a certain temperature. When designing mounting for heaters like this there may only be one rigid point. All other mounts must allow for sliding or other movement to give room to the expansion. (the clicking noises in your oven) The reason for this element to fail is probably the horizontal mounting bar in the middle. It provided too much rigidity causing the element to buckle.

    © Photo: CryptographerIcy31

    #50 Help Get These Off

    My daughter decided to draw little body less people on the couch. Pretty sure it's a faux leather of some sort. I have tried rubbing alcohol, shaving cream, and even micellar water. I tried them on other smaller spots and they're just a little lighter. Rubbing alcohol definitely worked the best but it's still very much there.

    CYPH3R_22:

    I buy the all purpose kitchen cleaner from the dollar store and a tooth brush. Works great. It’ll take you about 30 seconds and $5. Don’t brush too hard or it’ll be super clean then you’ll have to clean the rest of the seat to match lol

    © Photo: ChainNo7042

    #51 Best Long-Lasting Fix?

    Heyo, I'm a uni student and I got my bedframe secondhand. A few days ago it finally ended up snapping. Anyone got any ideas for a long-lasting fix? I really like this bed so I'd prefer not to have to replace it, plus I don't have much money lol. I've stabilized it with a few textbooks my friend isn't using in the meantime.

    CU-tony:

    Turn the frame around so the broken side is against the wall. Support with bricks, books, whatever and deal with it for a few more months until you can move out and toss that broken frame.

    © Photo: jindoe0

    #52 My Dishwasher Barely Doesn't Fit. Any Ideas On How To Make It Possible?

    I bought a new dishwasher and its like 0.3cm away from fitting perfectly. I was thinking to remove this metal side until i saw it has a seal which goes to the door. Any ideas help

    stylezLP:

    Does it have feet for levelling? Can you remove/unscrew the feet?

    © Photo: Puzzleheaded-Being75

    #53 This Water Heater Only Fills 1/4 Bathtub Before Running Cold

    bootsboys:

    Drain all the sludge out of that mofo

    © Photo: Twig_Scampi

    #54 Help! Drain Snake Snapped In Two And I Can't Get The Drain Cover Off. It's The Only Shower In The House And Guests Are Arriving Tomorrow!

    Not sure if that's even called a drain cover, but that metal piece doesn't come off easily. Do I need to use more force? Twist or pull? Will it damage the bathtub if I take it out? It has no visible screws. Google only gave me results for removing a drain "stopper" (none of which looked remotely like mine) so I wasn't sure how to proceed.

    SheWhoSweatsGl1tt3r:

    OP - I broke one of those off in my tub. I used needle nose pliers to remove the broken plastic from the drain. I also pulled up about 2 lbs of hair with it.

    © Photo: Li5y

    #55 Accidentally Set Hot Cast Iron On (Granite?) Countertop. Any Ideas On How To Fix?

    Any advice would be helpful

    onlythecrooked:

    That is a composite top. You should be able to find a composite worktop fitter to come and fix it or find what they call a 'magic man' to come and touch it up with dyes, sanding and a seale

    © Photo: TheForNoReason

    #56 My Garlic Press Is Assembled Incorrectly

    The 2 parts are assembled incorrectly and one part needs to be rotated for the press to work. To do that, I need to remove the 'screw' thing. I tried unscrewing it with a tiny allen key but it does not work. I (softly) tried to hammer it out but also cannot get I to move. Can I fix this or do I need to buy a new one?

    MisterProfGuy:

    Are you quite sure it doesn't go the flat way to press the garlic and then the nubby way to clean it?

    © Photo: erik530

    #57 Landlord Wants Me To Pay For Tile Repair

    About 10 ceramic floor tiles in my NYC apartment have been gradually loosening and cracking over the past couple years. Is this considered normal wear and tear or an issue with the installation? Landlord wants me to pay for tile replacement, although it doesn’t seem fair considering I have never done anything with the tiles other than walking on them as normal.

    Full_Recognition6230:

    Not your problem at all, as the others said it is 100% from poor instalation. Knock on it. I bet it sounds hollow. 25 year tile installer.

    © Photo: bgesaman

    #58 We Rent, The Landlord Won’t Do Anything About The Weird Peeling Countertops. What Can I I Do To Cover This While I Live Here?

    The whole counter is covered in whatever this is, it’s a nightmare to clean and if any food gets stuck on it and we try to scrape it off, more of this grey stuff comes off. It’s so stressful. Any help or ideas would be most welcome.

    No-Guarantee-6249:

    How big an area do you have to cover? Depending I'd say buy a large cutting board and mount it over that counter. I'm thinking of an under rim that would keep it from sliding around. The plastic stuff is high density polyethylene (HDPE) and there are industrial sources.

    © Photo: trulymadlybigly

    #59 My House Sweats Like Crazy During The Winter And It’s Causing Mold.. Please Help!!

    My house is BRAND new, literally finished construction in August of 2024. I live in the Midwest so of course it gets very cold in the winter. Last year, the windows of our house were sweating so badly every time the outside temp was under 30°f that water was pooling up on the windowsills and we called the construction company (we were still under new build warranty) and they told us to always have the house fan running and to turn on our ceiling fans. That worked for a time and the condensation wasn’t as bad after that. It started to warm up shortly after and we didn’t have anymore issue. Flash forward to this past week, it’s been in the negatives here. There is SO much condensation on my windows that mold is starting to grow, our curtains are freezing stuck to the glass in some rooms, and it’s attracting gnats somehow?! I don’t even know where the hell they’re coming from with the weather like this. I’m constantly cleaning and I feel so so so disgusted with all this going on, what can I do to fix it? Please help!

    engineeringmanager69:

    Had the same issue. Insulation was not enough around the window and caused the window and walls tho sweat. Had to rip out the drywall around the window and windowsill and replace with much better and thicker insulation. Have not had an issue since. Yes and trickle helps too

    © Photo: BelleSchu

    #60 Heeelppppp I Have Till Friday To Fix This

    bucobill:

    This is caused from putting tile on drywall in a wet environment. You need concrete backer boards. Then retile. Good luck.

    © Photo: rollingswirls

    #61 Bathroom Door Is Jammed By Unknown Object On The Other Side

    HELP!! I was sitting in my living room and all of the sudden I hear 3-4 huge bangs. It sounded like the house was falling down. I looked everywhere and didn’t see anything until I went in my bedroom and the bathroom door was shut. When I went to open it, the door handle moves like normal but I cannot open the door (it doesn’t budge at all). There’s no other way to get in because the tiny window attached is locked. I went outside to see if I could see what is jamming it but the blinds were closed. I’m thinking that the glass shower door fell off and somehow wedged the door shut. The hinges of the bathroom door are on the inside so I cannot go that route and I tried looking under the door but there’s less than a cm of space. Does anyone have ANY ideas on how I can get this darn door open without busting it down? I appreciate any help in advance.

    seizuriffic:

    You don't have to destroy the door in this situation. Use a pry bar to pull off the trim around the door. Cut the caulk / paint with a box knife if necessary first to prevent peeling the wall paint as you pull them off. If you do it carefully you can limit the damage. The frame for most interior doors are shimmed between the frame and the 2x4 wood framing to the sides, which will give you a little bit of room to work with. Use a hacksaw or short bladed sawsall to cut the nails holding the door frame to the 2x4s and remove the shims. Check along the top of the frame for any additional nails holding it in place. At this point the only thing holding the door is the trim on the inside of the frame. With some careful pulling and your pry bar you should be able to pull the whole door frame towards you into the hall. Depending on your flooring height you may have to lift the frame a little as you pull forward. At a minimum you should be able to pull the top into the hall enough to see what happened. Once the mess is cleared up, reverse the process to reinstall the door, being careful to square up the frame before you nail it back in. A little caulk around the trim and you should be good as new.

    © Photo: Necessary-Amount-582

    #62 Wife Took A Candlelit Bath And Melted A Hole In The Shower Shelf. Any Ideas?

    Her candle placement was less than optimal and she realized after a little while she had melted a hole into the plastic shell of the shower. I don't even know where to start. Putty/Spackle, paint, then clear coat epoxy? Any other ideas?

    Patacrow:

    I used to repair these fiberglass tubs professionally. I couldn't tell you where to get your hands on the proprietary solution WE would spray but it was very similar to a boat gel coat. Lowe's/Home depot have a similar solution in cans though. As to filling the hole, get a piece of card board put a screw in it and get it inside the hole, use a two part filler and fill it in holding the cardboard firmly against the repair, allow it to cure unscrew the screw and fill the smaller hole with more filler, sand smooth and coat with the spray can tub repair stuff from a big box hardware store

    © Photo: Fuzzybutt738

    #63 How Do I Fix Moisture Marks

    I was ironing my clothes on my wooden table and ended up causing this. Please help me fix it.

    DirtGirl32:

    Put down a brown banner bag. Iron the table through the bag . Edit: Brown Paper Bag. I such at typing.

    © Photo: Background_Topic9458

    #64 Lino Got Damaged When Putting The Washing Machine In; How Can I Fix Before My Landlord Inspection This Weekend??

    I'm in the UK if that affects the advice lol

    BikerBoy1960:

    Get a strong friend to help you move the wash machine out, onto a clean piece of cardboard. Then, using a surgically sharp linoleum knife and a straightedge, cut out the complete square which is damaged. In the space which houses the machine, trim out an identical square, remove it, swap the two, using a clear-drying adhesive and some heavy weights to keep the pieces perfectly flat. Then move the machine into place. Then, start looking for a new place to live; he’ll find it eventually…

    © Photo: MissMagrat

    #65 I Have A Gas Stove, The Fire Wont Go Out Through The Spreader

    I cleaned my stove yesterday. I used my stove appropriately after cleaning it. Today the stove wont ignite unless I remove the lid and provide a fire directly to the gas. Once I put the lid back on, the fire wont go through the spreader. Video attached. How to fix?

    Crypt0-n00b:

    Classic sign on low pressure, probably maintenance in your area. Check if not might be a valve on your end.

    © Photo: ronrori

    #66 How Do I Get This Off My Glass? I’ve Tried Everything In This Photo (Plus Mix Of Vinegar And Dawn). It Will Not Come Off

    I need help before I lose my everloving mind. I’ve sunk sooo much $$$ into DIY and commercial products and this will not come off at all. Even tried a magic sponge. I have well water

    Chumsicle:

    Razor blade scraper to knock down the scale, then give Bio-Clean Hard Water Stain Remover a shot.

    © Photo: Mods_R_Morons

    #67 Help Me Fix Apartment Floor Damage From Bed Fame

    Dopplerganager:

    Next apartment use felt feet or something.

    PiperAce24:

    Use walnuts. Rub and basically fill in the marks as the nuts break apart. YouTube it

    © Photo: Surveyor7

    #68 Locked Inside Apartment, Help

    Hello, the door knob for my front door fell off and I literally cant get out of my apartment. Is there anything I can do or should I call the firefighters ? The knob isn’t reattaching at all and nothing I try to insert fits Edit : I managed to fix it! My roommate woke up and helped me with opening the door from the inside. The knob disconnected because the outside knob got somehow pushed all the way out, leaving the inside one with nothing to latch onto. I'm not sure what my roommate did but if she hadn't been here, this could've been fixed by having someone from the outside push the knob in. I reattached the door handle again but I'll be in contact with my landlord to get it replaced.

    builtfromscratch416:

    That should slide onto the square rod sticking out of the door. Then you tighten the little screw into the hole on handle so it "grabs" rod. If there's no square rod, it has fallen out the other side. In this case. You will see a square hole. Wedge something into the square hole (flat head screwdriver, spoon handle whatever) now turn so the square hole rotates. Probably left but whatever. Easy peasy

    © Photo: Consistent_Ninja_591

    #69 Two Ceramic Pots Perfectly Got Stuck Together😭 I’ve Tried Soaking Them, Dawn, Goo Gone. Can’t Get Them Apart, There’s A Tiny Bit Of Wiggle Room. Any Tips Without Breaking Them?

    Funkdamentalist:

    Does the top one still rotate? Could be locked in by some variation in the ridges. Perhaps you need to find the correct angle. Put a tab of tape on each pot to better visualize the relative rotation and start working your way through all 360 degrees.

    © Photo: pulldownyourplants

    #70 Right On The Bus To School, Am I Cooked

    Any solutions?

    Nesman64:

    If you close it with pins, turn it inside out when you pin it so that most of the hardware will be hidden when you turn them right side out.

    © Photo: Anti_akwardtheturtle

    #71 Candle Burned Down And Damaged The Sink Countertop. I'm Renting, How Screwed Am I?

    Jimmyjames150014:

    Buy a rattle can of gloss white appliance epoxy paint. Will last at least long enough to get your deposit back

    © Photo: FunSpongeLLC

    #72 I Didn’t Realize My Planter Had A Hole At The Bottom For A Month - Help Me Save My Security Deposit!

    It's almost a foot in diameter, any chance I can salvage this?

    GarbanzoBenne:

    You can try peroxide. I've had very good luck using it to lighten or remove water spots in sanded/unfinished wood. Even though this floor is finished, the water penetrated the finish, so I expect the peroxide will be able to as well. I would just start with a little bit on a q-tip in a small area and see if it makes a difference and doesn't cause any other damage. As I mentioned, I've only done it on unfinished wood before.

    © Photo: [deleted]

    #73 Electricians Left Us Several Of These Holes After Replacing Knob And Tube

    As the title states, we hired electricians to replace our knob and tube, and they left us some significant mess. There are some spots where the lathe is cut away. They warned us there would be some holes, but I wasn't expecting this level destruction. Too late now! Is this the kind of thing I can use a mesh patch on, or does anyone have any experience or guidance repairing this?

    cheekymonkey516:

    I’ve fixed holes this size on plaster walls. Put some sort of thin solid backer into the hole. Scrap wood, fiberboard, whatever. Glue or screw it to the lathe. Mix Sheetrock mud with powdered Rock Hard. Slap it in place, let it dry, repeat until built up to level. Feather the edges over the existing plaster. Lightly sand, prime, paint. Takes a few days with dry time but it’s easy. The rock hard reinforces the loosy edges of the plaster and helps the mud set.

    © Photo: Tiny-Table7937

    #74 Why Is My Toilet Flashing Red?

    The light is flashing twice per second, turned off power twice but it just comes back, what's causing this and how to fix it?

    eternal_ttorment:

    I finally figured out that the issue is outdated firmware and that the filter needs replacement. The toilet is Geberit DuoFresh if anyone ever needs it. Thanks everyone for trying to help.

    © Photo: eternal_ttorment

    #75 Sink Just Gave In While Doing Dishes. Anyone Know How To Fix This?

    Anonymous:

    Hi OP. Plumber here. If you are somewhat handy it’s an easy fix. First, you’re going to need some material. Silicone (I prefer clear when working with stainless sinks) and metal 1/2” steel strapping(the ones with holes in it to screw through) You can find this at your local hardware store. You’ll also need 4 small screws 3/4”-1” screws (you can use longer screws but please keep in mind you have to be careful not to screw all the way or you’ll penetrate into the next cabinet space). Next you’ll need something to hold the sink right in place while you fiddle with the strapping. I usually use a piece of 2x4 to wedge it up to the counter top while I strap the sink in place. To install: clean both surfaces that will be pressed up against the countertop and sink. Clean them well. Apply silicone to the sink surface, apply liberally, this will be to seal the sink from water NOT to hold the sink. Lift the sink into place carefully lining it up to where you want it. Once you have it pressed in place quickly wedge it with the 2x4 vertically. Make sure it’s held in place well. Next install 2 straps across the underneath of the sink with metal strapping, ensuring that they are very tight. This is what’s holding your sink. Clean the silicone from the countertop/sink. Helps if you wet your finger a bit. Reconnect drain line (it’s most likely busted from the sink falling on it)

    © Photo: Hedwigisbae

    #76 Slipped And Broke The Shower Wall. I Plan On Remodeling In About A Year, Any Temporary Fixes For This Until Then So Moisture Doesn't Get Behind It?

    WNJohnnyM:

    I had that happen 10 years ago in my house. I started the remodel sooner than I wanted.

    © Photo: chinnick967

    #77 I’ve Fixed Drywall, But Never Wood, What Am I In For?

    Aftermath of a bad mental health incident, take care of yourselves y’all

    TheFishBanjo:

    That is 1970's style paneling that someone painted over. Determine thickness. Buy a sheet of paneling. Find the seam to the left. Remove the whole sheet top to bottom. You might need to lift some trim to get out from under the baseboard and door trim. Cut and nail up new paneling as a rectangle. Paint. Restore trim.

    © Photo: wallerballer88

  • Sunday 26 July 2026 - 04:00

    History is not just about significant time periods, inventions, famous figures, or events of mass destruction. In the midst of all that, there is human life: silent moments of everyday life that can tell us more about a place in time than any textbook or historian ever could.

    Many of us have seen photographs of world leaders at historical summits, gut-wrenching shots from military zones, and cool images of what ancient buildings looked like a couple of years prior. But this time, Bored Panda invites you to see photographs such as the hands of a homesteader from 1936, the space dog Chernushka, and the home of a rural switchboard operator in 1950s Sweden. They may not be of global importance, but they still say: we were here.

    #1 Russell Lee, Man At The Bar On Saturday Night, Craigville, Minnesota, September 1937. Posted The Photo Back In The Day, But It Has This Lonely Desperate Feeling Of Existential Crisis

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #2 Maison Kammerzell, Strasbourg, Alsace, 1895

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #3 Ismo Hölttö, Man With His Cat, Norway 1967. Sad Day For Me. My Cat Is Missing Second Week. Happy Hunting In Afterlife My Dear Friend

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #4 Rural Switchboard Operator With Her Cat In Örsundet, Sweden 1953

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #5 In 1940, The Marc Aurel Stein Expedition Took This Extraordinary Picture Of The Arch Of Roman Bridge Still Standing Near Mosul

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #6 Warsaw, 1946

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #7 Interior Of U-Boat 110, 1918

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #8 A Lone Woman Picketing Against Immigration Raids, Los Angeles 1937

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #9 A Wounded Canadian And A Wounded German In The Mud Of Passchendaele Sharing A Smoke. November, 1917

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #10 Baby Camel On A Camel In Western Australia, 1916

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #11 An Austro-Hungarian Soldier Descent Into The City Of Ice Underneath The Marmolada Glacier, 1916. Stunning And Otherworldly Photo

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #12 Ballard Mill, 1958

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #13 Two Men By Monumental Elephant Statues, China 1870's

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #14 The Original Waldorf-Astoria Hotel In New York. Demolished In 1929 To Serve As The Site For The Empire State Building

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #15 Inflation King, Germany 1923. Outfit Made Out Of Worthless Coins

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #16 Sam Hood, Soldiers Goodbye & Bobbie The Cat, Sydney Ww2 Period

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #17 George A. Van Biesbroeck, Astronomer At Yerkes Observatory Observing Mars When It Approached Close To The Earth In 1926, And Using The 40 Inch Refracting Telescope, The Largest Of Its Kind In The World

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #18 Man In His House In Pipe City, Oakland, 1932. Roughly 200 Men Were Allowed To Lived In Sections Of Unused Sewer Pipes By The American Concrete And Steel Pipe Company

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #19 Bandages Retrieved From The Kit Of A British Dog, 1915

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #20 Funeral Ceremony For Victor Hugo At The Arc De Triomphe, 1885

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #21 Turkish Soldier Returns From 1st Balkan War, 1912/1913

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #22 Dog Child, A North West Mounted Police Scout, And His Wife, The Only Handsome Woman, Members Of The Blackfoot Nation, Gleichen, Alberta, 1890. Interesting That He Is Holding Japanese Sword

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #23 Last Kiss Before Going Off To Korean War, USA 1950

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #24 Boy Painting A Face On The Back Of His Father’s Bald Head, 1877

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #25 Russell Lee, Hands Of Old Homesteader, Iowa 1936

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #26 Man Catches Alcohol To The Cup Pured Down From Window By Prohibition Agent, USA 1925. Great Photo

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #27 Russell Lee, "Boys On Easter Morning, 1941, Southside Chicago”

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #28 The British Concorde Fleet At London Heathrow Airport, January 21, 1986

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #29 The Esso Hibernia Under Construction, Wallsend Shipyard, 1970

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #30 Blackfoot Piegan Native Americans In Northern Montana, 1908

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #31 Marvin Koner, A Nun Watches Orphaned Children Sleep At Casa De Beneficencia Orphanage In Havana, 1940s

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #32 Irish Woman With Spinning Wheel, 19th C

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #33 Portrait Of Japanese Archer, 1910s

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #34 Manchester United vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers, 26th March 1949

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #35 Inuit Girl, Nancy Columbia, And Dog Taken At The Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Missouri, 1904

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #36 John F. Kennedy Campaigning In West Virginia, 1960

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #37 Los Angeles Courthouse. Built In 1891

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #38 Porcelain Shop, Japan 1900

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #39 Frozen Niagara Falls, 1885

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #40 Unemployed Men Outside A Soup Kitchen In Chicago, 1931

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #41 A High School Football Club In Bursa, Ottoman Empire 1910

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #42 Lunch Hour At The Raphael Weill Public School, San Francisco, California 1942

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #43 The Uzbek Republic’s Leading And Most Decorated Winegrower, Rizamat Musamukhamedov, Bred A New Grape Variety (Bayan Shirey), 1939

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #44 Glasgow, 1870

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #45 Cabbage Instead Of Roses At St. Isaac's Square, Autumn 1942

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #46 Colosseum In 1846

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #47 No Dog Biscuits Today, London 1939

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #48 Stuttgart, 1931

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #49 Valentin Khukhlayev, A Grocery Store In Krasnodonsky Sovkhoz In Kazakhstan, 1959

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #50 Kyoto, 1960

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #51 Hydraulic Press In Krupp Works At Essen, Germany 1928

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #52 Lebaudy Brothers Dirigible Over Paris, 1903

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #53 Ernest Henry Wilson, Men Laden With Tea, Sichuan Sheng, China 1908. Posted The Photo In The Past, But Found Great Article About 1917 – 1919: Expedition To Eastern Asia

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #54 Unloading Rations For Soldiers During Ww1

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #55 Oak Bridge Telephone Operators Getting Ready For A Shift Change At The Switchboard

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #56 Portrait Of Native American Couple With A Child, 1900s

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #57 Felice Beato, Temple Street In Nagasaki, 1863

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #58 Theodore Roosevelt Jr. With Eli Yale, A Hyacinth Macaw, In The White House Conservatory, 1902

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #59 Los Angeles, 1950's

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #60 Hiroo Onoda, Japanese Soldier Who Refused To Surrender Until 1974. After The War Ended Onoda Spent 29 Years Hiding Out In The Philippines Until His Former Commander Traveled From Japan To Formally Relieve Him From Duty By Order Of Emperor Shōwa

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #61 Policeman Dumping Alcohol Into The Gutter, New York 1922

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #62 A Watermelon Eating Contest In Cincinnatti, Ohio, 1915

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #63 Soviet Space Dog Chernushka Before Her Flight In 1961

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #64 Soldiers In Bunk Bed, 1915

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #65 Empire State Building During Construction With Zeppelins In The Background, 1930

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #66 Workers At A Brewery Unload Thousands Of Crates Of Beer, Getting Ready For The End Of Prohibition. April, 1933

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #67 A Korean Lady Prepares To Be Carried Through The Streets In Her Sedan Chair, 1890-1923

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #68 An Austro-Hungarian Patrol In The Carnic Alps, 16 July 1916

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #69 "Near The Forbidden City, A Simpleton Whose Job Is To Assist Brides In A Sedan Chair, Beijing, December 1948."

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #70 Kendo Practice, Japan First Half Of 20th C

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #71 Soldiers Of An Australian 4th Division Field Artillery Brigade Walk On A Duckboard Track Laid Across A Muddy, Shattered Battlefield In Chateau Wood, Near Hooge, Belgium, October 29, 1917

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #72 A View Of Castle Garth With Dog Leap Stairs, 1890s

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #73 Third Class Dining Saloon In Lusitania, 1906

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #74 James Leon Williams, When We Were Boys, 1895

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #75 Gordon Parks, Department Store, Mobile, Alabama 1956

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #76 Scene From Siemens Factory, 1900-1930

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #77 Factory Workers At The End Of Their Shift, Indiana 1946

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #78 Loading The Copper Bars Into The Ship, USA 1905. Stunning Quality And Resolution

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #79 Woman With Slabs Of Bacon Tied To Her Feet Standing In A Giant Skillet Holding An Enormous Wooden Spatula, Chehalis, Washington 1929

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #80 Mammoth And Giant Octopus Department Of Ethnology Interior Of Anthropology Building, 1893. From Portfolio Of Photographs Of The World's Fair By The Werner Company

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #81 Virna Haffer, Old Tacoma Hotel Fire, 1935

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #82 Richard Jenkins, Group Of Men With Romford & Evershed Ltd Pershorf 1885 Steam Engine, First Half Of 20th C

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #83 Bronx, 1970's

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    #84 Lewis Hine, Junkies Breaking Up Old Looms To Be Sold For Scrap-Iron And Said To Be Sent To Japan For Munitions, 1936

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #85 Baltimore In 1815

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    #86 Lobby Stairs To Waiting Room And Concourses, Chicago & North Western Railway, Chicago, 1912

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #87 Steamer J.s. Docked In New Orleans, 1919. Great Photo

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #88 A Cowboy Stands In Front Of His Cabin, Hot Springs, Arkansas 1901

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #89 American Soldiers Writing Their Names On Top Of Taj Mahal, Ww2

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #90 Anchor Men With Mauretania Chain And Anchor, 1910s. Man On The Right Is Absolute Unit Looking Like Dishonored Character

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #91 Russell Lee, People In The Bus Station. Welch, Mcdowell County, West Virginia, 1946

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #92 Star Reporter Rick Brennan Argues With Gas Station Owner Neil Shepherd Who's Refusing To Gas Russian-Made Lada Cars, Canada 1980

    © Photo: myrmekochoria

    #93 Pilots From Lafayette Escadrille With Two Mascots Lions Whiskey And Soda, 1916/1917

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  • Sunday 26 July 2026 - 00:00

    Food is supposed to be fun, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with getting a little creative in the kitchen. Right, Pandas? But every now and then, someone comes up with a dish that makes you stop, stare, and wonder, “How exactly did we get here?”

    In today’s collection, people are sharing some of the strangest, most questionable, and downright confusing dishes they've come across. From bizarre ingredient combinations to food presentations that seem to defy all logic, these creations prove that not every culinary experiment is destined for greatness. Some might be surprisingly delicious, while others look like they should come with a warning label. Keep scrolling to see the dishes that had people asking one very important question: What were they thinking?

    #1 When Somebody Attempts To Cook A Fkn Hot Dog In The Air Fryer

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    #2 Yo What Rat Pizza

    © Photo: MaxiumPotential777

    #3 What Happened That Lead To Either Of These Existing? Anyone Tried Either Of These?

    Always thought, “you know what this apple pie is missing? Beans.”

    © Photo: Slugwheat

    Let's be honest: most of us have thrown away a little food at some point. Maybe it was the last bite of a meal that had gone cold, the vegetables left behind by a picky eater, or that container of leftovers hiding at the back of the fridge until it became completely unrecognizable. Sometimes the food simply doesn't taste as good as we hoped, and sometimes we cook far more than anyone could possibly eat. No one usually intends to waste food, but those small, everyday decisions can add up to a much bigger problem when they are repeated by millions of people around the world.

    #4 They Banned Me For This

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    #5 This Sub Pmo Because A Majority Of The Posts Here Labelling Foods "Stupid" Are Just Ignorant Of Different Cultures, Anyway Heres An Oreo Spaghetti Ice Cream Beef Burger

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    #6 "Hair" Cake. The "Hair" Are Dried Seaweed

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    According to a United Nations Report, approximately 1.05 billion tonnes of food waste were generated in 2022, including inedible parts. That's roughly 132 kilograms per person and almost one-fifth of all the food available to consumers. What makes the figures especially surprising is where most of the waste happens. Around 60% of food waste takes place at the household level, while food services account for 28% and retailers for 12%. So while supermarkets and restaurants certainly play a role, a huge portion of the problem begins in our own kitchens.

    #7 Burger King Thailand’s “The Real Cheeseburger”

    It’s literally just a bun with 20 slices of cheese.

    © Photo: Maleficent-Agent-477

    #8 Just Wayyyy Too Much

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    #9 Grasshoppers In Vegemite Toast

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    Breaking those numbers down makes the scale even more difficult to comprehend. Households generated approximately 631 million tonnes of food waste in 2022. Food services contributed another 290 million tonnes, while retail accounted for around 131 million tonnes. On average, each person wastes approximately 79 kilograms of food every year. That is equivalent to at least 1 billion meals being wasted every single day. One forgotten lunch may not seem like a global crisis, but when similar moments happen in homes across the world day after day, the numbers quickly become staggering.

    #10 Johnny Dang Got Em Right

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    #11 Meal-In-A-Mould

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    #12 Breakfast Of Champions

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    And these figures become even more difficult to ignore when we consider the wider context. Food is being wasted at a time when approximately 700 million people around the world face hunger, while around one-third of the global population experiences some form of food insecurity. The reasons for food waste are often not dramatic or complicated. People buy more than they need, forget what they already have, plan meals poorly, or simply fail to use ingredients before they spoil. Sometimes, we see a special offer and think, "This is such a good deal!"—only to discover weeks later that the food is still sitting untouched in the back of the cupboard.

    #13 This Bowl Of Oxtails Looks Straight Out Of A Horror Movie

    © Photo: batukaming

    #14 Happy 4th Of July

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    #15 Heb, I Love You, But What Is This?

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    Poor storage can also cause food to spoil much faster than necessary. Other common causes include cooking portions that are too large, misunderstanding food labels, and not knowing how to use leftovers creatively. A few extra servings of rice, half a bag of vegetables, or a slightly bruised piece of fruit may seem insignificant on its own. But when these small amounts are thrown away repeatedly by households around the world, they contribute to an enormous global total.

    #16 Resort Buffet Offerings

    Ham and pearl onion salad topped with watermelon radish garnish *chefs kiss*

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    #17 Rice Cricket Treats. Marshmellow+butter+crickets. 😋

    High protein and much lower water consumption.

    © Photo: Few-Currency-2366

    #18 I Call It A Mountain Of Sorrow

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    Food waste also has a major environmental impact. Before food reaches our plates, it already requires land, water, energy, packaging, transportation, labor, and countless other resources. When that food is thrown away, all of those resources are wasted too. Recent data suggests that food loss and waste are responsible for around 8–10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions; almost five times the emissions associated with the aviation sector. Food production also uses the equivalent of nearly one-third of the world's agricultural land, meaning that wasted food contributes to biodiversity loss and puts additional pressure on ecosystems.

    #19 Chocolate Eclair Hotdog Anyone?

    © Photo: senex_puerilis

    #20 Didn’t Want A Whole Pizza So I’m Only Having A Hole Pizza

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    #21 Redioactive Chicken

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    The economic cost is equally staggering. The global financial toll of food loss and waste is estimated at roughly $1 trillion. And the consequences continue even after food reaches the trash. When organic waste ends up in landfills and decomposes without enough oxygen, it can release methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. So when we throw away a meal, we are not just losing the food itself. We are also wasting the water used to grow it, the energy used to transport and prepare it, and the land and resources required to produce it in the first place.

    #22 Tiramisu In Italy

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    #23 My ‘Biscoff Cheesecake’ That I Got Delivered Has No Biscuit Base And Looks Like Burned Cheese

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    #24 Chocolate Yam Pudding Came Out Looking Like Feces

    © Photo: VastLazy5701

    As Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, has described it, food waste is a global tragedy. Millions of people go hungry while food is wasted around the world, creating unnecessary costs for communities, economies, the climate, and nature. The good news is that food waste is also a problem where small changes can genuinely help. Planning meals more carefully, checking what we already have before shopping, storing food properly, freezing items before they spoil, using leftovers creatively, and serving more reasonable portions can all make a difference.

    #25 Someone Tell My Girlfriend To Stop Eating Dog Food

    Bonus points if yall can guess what's in this concoction.

    © Photo: TJL2000

    #26 Turned My Dog Into An Eggroll

    © Photo: Kiyomitsu_Yogane

    #27 My Dad's Black Eggs? That's Pepper

    Two eggs and potato salad.

    © Photo: The_Gale0

    Of course, this doesn't mean anyone should feel guilty about every single bite of food they throw away. Sometimes food genuinely goes bad, a recipe fails spectacularly, or you take one bite and realize that whatever you just cooked is simply not happening. Life is not perfectly waste-free, and nobody expects it to be. The important thing is becoming a little more aware of our habits and making better choices whenever we can. Even small changes can have a meaningful impact when millions of people make them together.

    And that brings us to today's collection. Some of the dishes featured here are genuinely funny, while others look like cooking experiments that took a very unexpected turn. Hopefully, at least a few of them were rescued before ending up in the trash! After all, cooking is all about experimenting, and not every recipe turns out perfectly. Sometimes dinner is delicious, sometimes it's merely edible, and sometimes you take one bite, stare at the plate in silence, and quietly order pizza instead. Keep scrolling, Pandas, and let us know—which of these dishes do you think deserved a second chance?

    #28 I Messed Up My Macros, Now I Eat Mac & Cheese With Chocolate Protien

    I messed up my macros this morning & tried to add some protein power to my mac. I didn’t realize it was chocolate protein & now I am left with this. It is as bad as it looks. God help me
    Edit: i ate half & threw out the rest. Tasted [bad] & required water after every gulp

    © Photo: LlamasOnTheRun

    #29 You Can Get A Blue Waffle Breakfast In Curaçao In Support Of Their World Cup Team

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    #30 Mountain Dew Cupcakes With Doritos

    © Photo: HoboToast

    #31 Too Many People Don't Seem To Understand The Point Of This Sub... Time To Lead By Example

    © Photo: Arne83

    #32 Breaded+ Chicken Wing

    A chicken wing breaded and fried over the course of about 4 hours. How many layers we dont know.

    © Photo: Bananabis420

    #33 I Made Quintuple Milk

    Yo dawg, I heard you like milk, so I put milk and milk and milk and milk in your milk so you can have milk and milk and milk and milk while you drink milk

    © Photo: electricmindshaft

    #34 Baked Beans On Cheesecake

    © Photo: ttw81

    #35 I Made This A Good While Back. Called It "Mayo Cheesy Bread". It Was Really Bad

    © Photo: Shadowbloodimpurity

    #36 This Mac And Cheese Was Fed To Me By An Evil Family

    © Photo: No_Philosopher_6833

    #37 Fresh Capitalistic Horror Beyond My Comprehension

    © Photo: PanzerSoul

    #38 Who's Taste Buds Want This? 😭

    © Photo: Ok-Corner-2032

    #39 This Is What My 6 Year Old Insisted That I Make For Her

    © Photo: LBHHF

    #40 Biscoff-Breaded Fried Chicken Breast Biscoff Ice Cream Sandwich With Biscoff Cookie, Biscoff Topping, And Smoky Maple Hot Honey On A Brioche Bun

    At Toronto's Exhibition, 2025.
    A bite or two was good but the sauce was too many things and it was too big and sweet. Hard to eat half of, let alone finish.
    $25 CAD

    © Photo: szthesquid

    #41 A Cheeseburger My Sister Got

    © Photo: FixDefiant3414

    #42 White Monster Sourdough Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich

    © Photo: lonelysingledad420

    #43 Happy 4th Of July...i Guess

    © Photo: P26601

    #44 Oatmeal Cream Pie Tacos

    © Photo: Puzzleheaded_Cup8723

    #45 Do You Guys Like My Cheerios Latte

    © Photo: Parzley777

    #46 Twinkie Weiner Sandwich

    © Photo: kitfistossmile

    #47 Anchovy-Stuffed Olives And Pepper Jelly Sandwich

    © Photo: Chompif

    #48 Get The Party Started!

    © Photo: KanyeWestistheDevil

    #49 Turn That Burger Into A Fruit Basket!

    © Photo: btopski

    #50 Leftover Macaroni Salad With Cheesey Eggs, Hot Sauce And Ranch

    © Photo: SlappyPappy99

    #51 Malaysia, The Land Of Culinary Geniuses

    © Photo: augmentedcheesus

    #52 Bro Made A Farting Gun In Baguette Form

    © Photo: Round-Mushroom-4438

    #53 "We Have Such Sights To Show You"

    © Photo: VexImmortalis

    #54 Costco Canned Chicken And Waffle Sandwich

    © Photo: Capslock91

    #55 Defeats The Purpose Of A Sandwich...just Incredibly Ridiculous

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    #56 We Have Reached Deep Ends

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    #57 I Deep Fried Some Cheezits

    © Photo: Lavaswan001

    #58 Is This The Correct Way To Make Fried Banana?

    © Photo: Manukmiber

    #59 I Saw The Ramenwhich

    © Photo: BotherAggravating462

    #60 More Food From My Boyfriend. He Calls It “The Broth”

    © Photo: SpaceCowgirl935

    #61 What Can We Call This Sandwich?

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    #62 Red, White And Ewww

    © Photo: NeuropathyandNetflix

    #63 If The Eggs Aren’t Gravel, I Ain’t Eating

    © Photo: AgentBeginning2667

    #64 I Made A Birthday Cake 🎂, However, It's A Little Bit (Unusual) 😬

    © Photo: The_DarkSide_of_me

    #65 Had The Munchies

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    #66 Rate My Stupid Food, Taco Dogs

    © Photo: Wild_Wasabi9984

    #67 To British People. We Should Run

    © Photo: chanelblouse

    #68 Tuna With Baked Beans Fried In Butter With Red Onions And Garlic, A Filling For A Sandwich

    © Photo: misoscare

  • Sunday 26 July 2026 - 00:00

    We’ve heard about relationship pranks that go a step too far. But what happens when a partner intentionally lies, and then expects you to laugh it off as a joke?

    That’s the nightmare scenario one 21-year-old woman recently found herself in. After a night out, her boyfriend’s mother sent a harrowing text saying he didn’t survive a car crash. She instantly went into panic mode.

    Sharing her story online, she said she went into shock and did something extreme. But moments later, her boyfriend walked through the door completely fine.

    When the truth finally came out, he offered no apologies and started blaming his girlfriend for being too emotional.

    As one person in the comments noted: “You couldn’t hold a candle to this guy in the drama stakes.”

    A woman received a text message from her boyfriend’s mother saying that he had passed away

    A woman covers her face with her hands, looking distressed after a cruel boyfriend prank.

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    She later realized that he was trying to cover up for his bad decisions

    Screenshot of text detailing a boyfriend's cruel prank, faking d***h and blaming his girlfriend's reaction.

    Screenshot of text revealing the girlfriend's history and struggles with s*******m, following a boyfriend's cruel prank.

    Screenshot of text explaining the boyfriend's past relationship, where his ex played mind games, impacting his reaction.

    Screenshot of text where the girlfriend describes her patient and communicative nature, despite the boyfriend's cruel prank.

    A screenshot showing text about a boyfriend out drinking and not coming home, causing girlfriend concern. Cruel prank context.

    A screenshot showing text about a girlfriend waking to missed calls from her boyfriend's mother. Cruel prank setup.

    A screenshot showing text about a girlfriend's worry and believing her boyfriend died in a crash. Girlfriend reaction to prank.

    A boyfriend looking intensely at a crying girlfriend, highlighting her reaction to a cruel prank. Relationship issues.

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    A screenshot showing text detailing the girlfriend's grief and emotional relapse after the cruel prank. Girlfriend's reaction.

    A cruel prank text, boyfriend blames girlfriend for her reaction to a terrible prank.

    Boyfriend blames girlfriend for her reaction, highlighting the cruel prank and his manipulative behavior.

    Cruel prank fallout: boyfriend blames girlfriend, escalating the situation by suggesting therapy.

    Girlfriend¹s reaction to the cruel prank, boyfriend blames her for his actions.

    Boyfriend blames girlfriend: she¹s unsure what to do after a cruel prank.

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    Emotional manipulation tactics that severely harm the victim

    In this story, the author’s boyfriend made her believe that he had passed away in a severe car crash. When she reacted emotionally and eventually got angry that he had lied, he told her she was “ruining the joke” and trying to “guilt” him.

    To deflect accountability, he turned the tables completely, labeling her natural trauma response as “manipulative.”

    These phrases are a common manipulation tactic that mental health professionals call DARVO. Coined by psychologist Dr. Jennifer Freyd in the 1990s, DARVO is a documented approach where those confronted with wrongdoing instantly Deny the act, Attack the accuser, and Reverse the roles of Victim and Offender.

    It combines elements of gaslighting and blame-shifting.

    Some experts also believe these are traits of narcissism. “By denying their actions, attacking the person confronting them, and flipping the roles of victim and offender, the narcissist effectively redirects attention away from their own actions, often causing doubt in the victim’s claims,” says Bayu Prihandito, founder of Life Architekture and certified psychology expert.

    He adds: “The psychology behind DARVO is rooted in a strong need for self-preservation and control. They will often employ this strategy to protect their ego and maintain their desired self-image at all costs.”

    When this form of manipulation takes hold, victims often end up internalizing a twisted narrative. They start to believe they are the villain of their own story and convince themselves that they somehow caused or deserved the mistreatment.

    Enduring this constant cycle of blame-shifting takes a devastating toll on mental health.

    Over time, it erodes a person’s self-worth and reality, triggering deep anxiety, depression, and relentless self-doubt. Trapped in a state of helplessness, victims can lose trust in their own judgment — and eventually, lose touch with their true sense of self.

    “The victim develops a pseudo personality that echoes and repeats the narcissist’s false self — their grandiose narrative of themselves,” says Avigail Lev, PsyD, founder of Bay Area CBT Center and CBTonline.

    A woman is crying, covering her face with her hands, looking distressed due to her boyfriend's cruel prank.

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    It’s cruel, to say the least, to blame a victim for a physiological trauma response

    Studies show that severe emotional shock (such as sudden, unexpected grief) activates the brain’s fight-or-flight response. It can cause temporary cognitive collapse and trigger old behaviors even after years of recovery.

    “Relapse doesn’t mean failure, it signals that emotional needs are not being met… Warning signs can emerge suddenly or gradually, triggered by stress, trauma, conflict, or worsening mental health conditions like depression or anxiety,” says Viviane Silva, a clinical social worker and psychotherapist.

    Expecting someone to maintain perfect emotional composure while processing traumatic grief isn’t just unrealistic — it’s medically unfounded.

    Yet, rather than offering support during a mental health crisis he directly caused, the author’s partner attempted to minimize his actions by hiding behind a classic shield: framing the entire ordeal as a “harmless prank.”

    Ask any expert or sane person, and they will tell you that a prank requires mutual enjoyment.

    It crosses an unforgivable line the moment it targets someone’s physical body, creates actual danger, or destroys property. At its core, a genuine prank is completely harmless. A healthy joke should be lighthearted, leaving the person who was tricked feeling amused rather than terrified, humiliated, or distressed.

    For anyone navigating this level of emotional distress, experts emphasize that the first step toward recovery is breaking the cycle of isolation and self-doubt.

    Victims should trust their instincts and document what occurred. Re-establishing firm personal boundaries is critical. Reaching out to trauma-informed therapists or trusted support networks also provides a safe space to process the shock.

    And when a partner repeatedly dismisses trauma responses, walking away is often the healthiest choice.

    A young woman appears sad and contemplative, lit by a streak of sunlight, reflecting on a cruel prank.

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    People in the comments chimed in with their two cents

    Reddit comment from gruntbuggly calling the boyfriend a horrible person for a cruel prank and blaming his girlfriend.

    Reddit comment from kucing5 about the boyfriend playing mind games and his reaction to a cruel prank.

    Reddit comment from robbyc777 stating, What a sick joke. You need to break things off ASAP, regarding a cruel prank.

    A comment advises a girlfriend to listen to her gut about a cruel prank and find someone with compassion.

    A comment stating that a boyfriend's cruel prank requires therapy and is undeserving of the term prank.

    A concise comment advising to dump a boyfriend who pulled a cruel prank because he is toxic.

    A comment calling a boyfriend an idiot for a cruel prank involving drunk driving and faking his d***h.

    A lengthy comment calling a boyfriend manipulative for a cruel prank and dangerous behavior like drunk driving.

    A cruel prank where a boyfriend blames his girlfriend for reacting to his manipulative behavior, causing emotional distress.

    Online discussion about a boyfriend's cruel prank and his manipulative behavior, blaming his girlfriend's reaction.

    An online comment condemning a boyfriend's cruel prank, advising the girlfriend to leave the manipulative relationship.

    A detailed comment on a boyfriend's cruel prank, highlighting his manipulative behavior and blaming the girlfriend.

    A brief comment describing a boyfriend's actions as a cruel prank and sadistic behavior towards his partner.

    A comment warning about dudes with crazy exes, implying a boyfriend's cruel prank might not be one-sided.

    A comment calling a boyfriend emotionally a*****e for pulling a cruel prank on his girlfriend.

    A detailed comment explaining a boyfriend's manipulative cruel prank and advising the girlfriend to dump him.

    A comment telling the girlfriend she will regret staying with her boyfriend after his cruel prank.

    A comment advising the girlfriend to leave her boyfriend and tell others about his cruel prank, especially his mom.

    A comment on a social media post about a boyfriend's cruel prank, advising the girlfriend to leave him.

    A comment stating a previous girlfriend was not the problem in a boyfriend's cruel prank scenario.

    A comment telling a girlfriend to leave her boyfriend after his cruel prank and manipulative behavior.

    A detailed comment explaining why a boyfriend's cruel prank and blame are manipulative and a red flag.

    A comment calling the end of a relationship for a boyfriend's cruel prank and unhinged behavior.

    A cruel prank by a boyfriend who blames girlfriend for her reaction discussed in a Reddit comment.

    A Reddit comment discussing a boyfriend's cruel prank and how he blamed girlfriend for her reaction.

    A Reddit comment about a boyfriend's cruel prank, advising the girlfriend not to be a fool.

    A Reddit comment discussing a boyfriend's cruel prank and his manipulation, blaming girlfriend.

    A Reddit comment about a boyfriend's cruel prank, advising the girlfriend to prioritize mental health.

    A Reddit comment criticizing a boyfriend's cruel prank and his blame on the girlfriend's reaction.

    Another Reddit comment advising to dump the immature boyfriend after his cruel prank and blaming the girlfriend.

    The woman came back with an update on her relationship status

    A man gesturing while talking to a woman, showing the aftermath of a boyfriend's cruel prank and her reaction.

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    She said she saw too many red flags in her boyfriend and decided to break up

    A Reddit post update about a girlfriend breaking up with her boyfriend after his cruel prank.

    A list detailing reasons for a breakup, including a boyfriend's cruel prank and blaming his girlfriend's reaction.

    A screenshot of a paragraph discussing not blaming a boyfriend for a cruel prank and taking responsibility.

    A screenshot of a paragraph detailing speaking to a boyfriend's mum after a cruel prank.

    A screenshot of a paragraph describing a meeting with a boyfriend after a cruel prank, where he became annoyed.

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    Many people in the comments supported her decision

    A screenshot of a comment calling out the boyfriend's dramatic behavior after a cruel prank.

    A screenshot of a comment praising not falling for a boyfriend's fake apology after a cruel prank.

    A cruel prank led to a girlfriend's reaction, with the boyfriend blaming her, shown by a comment advising her to walk away.

    A cruel prank by a boyfriend blamed on his girlfriend's reaction, prompting a comment questioning if he is a psychopath.

    After a cruel prank and blaming his girlfriend for her reaction, a comment advises her not to waste time on a self-centered person.

    A cruel prank by a boyfriend blaming his girlfriend's reaction, with a user expressing relief she broke up with him.

    A cruel prank by a boyfriend who blamed his girlfriend's reaction, leading to a comment warning her about a potential sociopath.

    A cruel prank where a boyfriend blames his girlfriend, prompting a user comment calling him a psychopath.

    A cruel prank by a boyfriend blaming his girlfriend; a comment advises ending the relationship due to the prank.

    A cruel prank by a boyfriend who blames his girlfriend, with a comment advising her to block him and move on.

    A cruel prank performed by a boyfriend who blames his girlfriend, revealing his true colors without remorse.

    A cruel prank by a boyfriend blaming his girlfriend, with a user describing him as a 'f**k-off boyfriend'.

    A comment offering support, telling the girlfriend she will be better off without her boyfriend after a cruel prank.

    A comment praising the girlfriend for being strong after a boyfriend's cruel prank and blaming her for reacting.

    A concise comment expressing disgust at the boyfriend's cruel prank and relief for the girlfriend.

    A user comment recalling the situation and expressing relief the girlfriend didn't stick around after the cruel prank.

    A user comment saying well handled, referencing the girlfriend's reaction to the cruel prank.

    A screenshot showing a comment asking about the reasons behind a cruel prank by a boyfriend.

    A screenshot of a comment stating the boyfriend is an idiot for his cruel prank and blaming his girlfriend.

    A screenshot of a comment advising to consider the boyfriend a mental case after his cruel prank.

    A screenshot of a comment commending the girlfriend for her reaction to a boyfriend's cruel prank.

    A screenshot of a comment wishing good luck to the original poster after a boyfriend's cruel prank.

    A comment advises the girlfriend not to get back with her boyfriend after his cruel prank.

    Someone in the comments shared their own similar experience

    A detailed comment describes a friend's experience with a boyfriend and his cruel prank.

    A comment relates a story about a husband who faked his d***h, similar to the boyfriend's prank.

    A comment compares the situation to a friend's ex-girlfriend and a boyfriend's cruel prank.

  • Sunday 26 July 2026 - 00:00

    Communication is key in really any relationship, from a friend/coworker all the way up to one’s spouse. While it seems cliché, the fact is that all too many people don’t communicate with their loved ones, which gets even harder if there are significant cultural barriers in play.

    We’ve gathered some of the most interesting posts from folks sharing what it’s like to have an intercultural relationship from across the internet. Get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and if you have any experience with this, be sure to share your story in the comments below.

    #1

    Not with a partner but just in general:
    In Ireland it’s customary to say no to anything offered to be polite. Even if you really want it. Eg:
    “Will you have a cup of tea?”
    “No, thanks”
    “Ah go on”
    “No, I’m fine”
    “Go on”
    “Ok, if it’s not too much trouble.”

    Turns out in America if you say no they just say “ok” and you never get your tea. Crazy Americans how dare they not be able to read my mind!

    © Photo: Lemonshapedrocks

    #2

    I had been dating a Dutch guy for almost a year. One day I wanted to buy a bottle of water but had no spare change with me so I asked him to borrow some. The bottle costed approximately 1.2 euros. Somehow the following week I had completely forgotten to give his money back. The next morning he wrote a very detailed message about how borrowing money without returning them shows a bad character, with his PayPal account at the end so could transfer the money.

    © Photo: elissfr

    #3

    I’m spanish and my girlfriend had a really hard time with the fact that we eat super late.

    © Photo: LuNiK7505

    #4

    I’m Brazilian and my husband is Scottish. His sense of humour is amazing. So quick and dry! But there’s no PDA at all! In Brazil is very common for couples to kiss passionately in public and are even expected to do so. I felt so rejected for a long time because he would only show me affection when we were together in a room! Scottish people love to “roast” people and you should expect to be mocked constantly and not show any resentment!! Brazilians are very agreeable but very proud and sensitive, so it’s been rather difficult to adapt hahaha
    I’m now living in Scotland and apparently the way people make friends here is by binge drinking, pub crawling (and getting kicked out) together. Eventually you’re just pals?
    In Brazil people would make conversation, ask everything about you, then maybe ask you for a coffee or some light drinking at first. I feel it’s really difficult to make friends here if you’re not into drinking until you pass out.

    © Photo: First-Macaroon

    #5

    Dating a Japanese guy felt like being in a long distance relationship even if you live together. The long working hours, lack of physical affection, privacy, etc. makes it hard to figure out if your partner even likes you as a person. Hell, we got married and have kids and sometimes I still question it, lol.

    © Photo: anon

    #6

    My boyfriend is Venezuelan and HE IS ALWAYS LATE!! My best friend is also Venezuelan (we met before I met my bf) and she used to drive me crazy with the same thing. How hard is it to just be ready when I give you a time???

    © Photo: SadFatDargon

    #7

    My ex was US born and raised but his mom was from Thailand and still had family there.

    We went on a 2 week vacation there and stayed with his aunt and uncle. We visited with lots of family members while there and they would all aggressively insist on paying for us but I guess secretly they were all annoyed that we let them pay for things.

    We spent a lot of time with his cousin and wife who were close in our age and they would pay for EVERYTHING. Like we were at a mall and I was browsing in a store and went to check out and when his cousin saw me with money in my hand he straight up RAN across the mall with his wallet in his hand to stop me from paying. We just thought they were being generous and good hosts but my ex’s mom called us from the US a few days later and told us her sister was complaining that her son had no more money and couldn’t afford to take us out all the time and we needed to give them money and pay for things.

    After we left I heard some other family members had similar things to say about us letting them pay for us and being rude and stuff and not leaving money for his aunt and uncle who hosted us. It actually hurt my feelings really badly because I thought they were being genuine when they offered to pay and didn’t realize there was an expectation that we were supposed to gift them with money after.

    © Photo: wendeelightful

    #8

    My ex is Greek, very passionate about food.
    Me/ not so much. Not at all. Food to me is just that, food to keep me going and healthy. I appreciate people who are really into it and delight in preparing it.

    He would always try and get me to eat more than I wanted to and it annoyed me to no end. I stop eating when I’m full or I’ll just graze eat through out my day. I actually had to get really firm and sometimes snappy with him about it because he was a over bearing. We eventually got on the same page. But goodness.

    © Photo: Abusty-Ballerina-

    #9

    My partner is Portuguese. Absolutely lovely family but they are LOUD. Not in a bad way, just talk about things loudly and all at once - my family is pretty conservative so was a big shock!

    © Photo: SweetPatootie97

    #10

    I’m American and my husband is Chinese. The biggest culture shock is when we went to a Chinese New Years party with other Chinese nationals living in the US and the hosts handed us red bags when we came in. I didn’t know what this was but said thanks! and moved on. Later in the night I opened these red bags, expecting a card or nice note, but they were giving out HUNDREDS of dollars! My husband was unmoved because he said this is always what they do when celebrating the new year or other big events. I’ve come to learn that money and gifts are a show of respect to the Chinese way more than they are in America. I can go to my aunts house and not bring her a gift, but if we don’t bring a gift to his aunts she says we are disrespectful.

    © Photo: raketheleavespls

    #11

    I’m from the US and married a Venezuelan and I always knew they are more family oriented then me but my god her family will just show up at our house randomly. They all live separately but will gather together and just show up. No text or calls even to my wife. Also they just walk in no knocking or anything, if the door is locked and they have to knock they think it’s rude. I don’t know why they can’t be away from each other for more the. A couple days.

    #12

    My partner is from Argentina and I'm from Guatemala. We both are native Spanish speakers and yet we have completely different words for the same thing.
    Example: pineapple in Guatemala is called "piña" and in Argentina is "ananá". "Piña" in Argentina means punching so imagine his shock when I first asked him if he liked "piñas"?

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    #13

    I'm Dutch. Once, my Dutch friend got a request to pay back 30 cents. We still laugh over it.

    #14

    My ex is Albanian and I he had an attitude like "I am the man, I will take care of you" which I wasn't used to. I went on holiday to Greece and he sent me about 200 Euros to buy him some cigarettes and said to keep the rest, which was around 80 Euros. He was ultra masculine and had an attitude of I was to be taken care of, but almost in a controlling way. He was always sweet and soft when it was just us, but anytime we were out in public, like at a coffee shop, it felt like he was putting on an act to prove himself. I left him when I realised that although he was good to me, his mother would never let him marry a non Albanian and he'd choose his mother over me lol.

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    #15

    Not really culture as much as it is class for me, but my SO is from a fairly middle class family, i come from the benefit background. The biggest shock for me was literally how my entire way of life is so far from what most people consider normal.. I thought it was normal for everyone to shout at eachother but it turns out all my family are crazy mentally ill and refuse to get help because "they shouldn't have to change who they are" even though they watched me change into a better person through medication and therapy and it just baffles me how people can just chose not to better themselves and the lives around them? My SOs family are the kindest people I have ever met, they have clean homes, cars, jobs... all the things that I hope to achieve one day.

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    #16

    From the UK, my partner is from southern US. Took him to England last year, he liked it a lot. Didn’t really understand some manners and customs, or why there are dogs at the pub, milk in the tea or why we were going for an after dinner walk in the rain. He also raised an eyebrow at my 19 yo niece drinking and smoking. My family is super lefty liberal and his is the exact opposite, my family adores him but he has been hesitant to have me meet some of his family. We will see how it goes!

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    #17

    My boyfriend is from the midwest and puts Snickers in his fruit salad.

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    #18

    Asian here dating a North American. He doesn't understand why I'm so close to my family. It's especially hard because our family immigrated to NA, which brought us even closer together. I love spending time with my family, and he likes them, but doesn't see himself visiting family often. In the future if we're still together, I would love to be able to have a meal with them at least once a week, or even just once a month. He's content going a few weeks without contacting family at all, not even his own. Never understood it, his parents are great and have grown to be better than they were during his childhood. We're learning more about each other every day, that's for sure lol.

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    #19

    I'm Ukrainian and my bf is Filipino. Biggest difference is the family size. My family is tiny tiny, just me and my mum. We don't have any family in Canada, and I'm not close/have contact with the people back home. His immediate family has about literal dozens when it comes to cousins, aunts, uncles etc.

    It's incredibly overwhelming to have so many people in your face when it comes to holidays. I had to break out of my shell more, but him and his family had to accept that I need to get out and walk around for a bit to cool off.

    #20

    My husband's family are Polish and Catholic (I'm English and Protestant) so they celebrate Christmas more on Christmas Eve than Christmas Day. Also, the Christmas dinner I went to had EIGHT courses! Apparently, that was a cut-down version and they normally have TWELVE! My parents normally feed the 5000 on Christmas but even so, they only do two courses.

    Apart from that, he won't drink or eat meat on certain days which doesn't bother me because I don't drink and I've been trying to reduce my meat intake anyway.

    The only thing I've found challenging is more due to regional differences than cultural. My husband grew up in Yorkshire and there are some words that are completely normal and acceptable to say there but are very offensive anywhere else in the country so I had to tell him not to say those words anymore.

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    #21

    My partner is Indian - if he cooks and offers me food he gets really upset and keep asking until I say yes. Apparently it’s rude to turn down offered food in India.

    When I’ve visited and stayed with his parents I’ve always said yes, it’s only an issue when I’m not hungry or he’s made something really Indian that I’m not a fan off and rather waste my calories on something else.

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    #22

    I lived in Peru for a while and stayed in a hostel for the first few days after arriving. The owner of the hostel was super helpful and, despite also owning a guide business, didn’t try to sell me anything. We hung out and he introduced me to some local rock climbers and told me about an upcoming climbing competition. I ended up becoming part of a community of amazing climbers and guides, finding roommates, and a romantic partner.

    Months later, I found out that my partner’s brother worked with the hostel owner at his guide business. It dawned on me that the guy probably had no idea I had settled in the city, partly thanks to his help. We were going to the guide business to meet the brother and I thought I might see the company owner. I’d just baked some cookies, so I brought some as a gift to say thanks for all his kindness.

    It did NOT go over well. The whole workplace fell silent. The awkwardness was palpable. My partner was furious with me.

    I guess in Peru you DO NOT bake for someone else’s man. Lesson learned.

    #23

    Don't know if this works because I'm not in it anymore. My first real adult relationship was with a Muslim man. His family was very religious, he was a practicing muslim for the most part. He grew up in Germany in a very conservative household and I grew up in California, my family is Hindu and liberal, so we had a TON of cultural differences. He was funny, brilliant and so incredibly cool and confident. I think he was really torn between wanting to be progressive and open but still afraid of disappointing his family, disobeying his religion and had trouble breaking away from his societal norms.

    Dealing with someone who was stuck in between wasn't easy and I had made many sacrifices to make our relationship work. When we met he told me he loved everything about how free, opinionated and outgoing I was. A few weeks in he told me that he liked the way I dressed but that it wasn't appropriate for me to wearing certain things in public when I was with him, so I started to dress more conservatively when we were out together. A few months in he said he was always worried that something bad would happen when I'd go out and drink with my friends and that drinking was wrong, so I stopped drinking. He told me he loved how outgoing I was but didn't think it was okay to go out to a bar/club alone with my close male friends because thats when bad things happen, so I stopped doing that. I think everything finally came to a head when I called him out on all the things he did that didn't fall under being a good muslim like smoking w**d and having s*x.

    He said something along the lines of he wanted to be with someone like me in theory and loved me but when he was in it, he felt like it was wrong and he was worried about my salvation, which sucked to hear. I think the socio-cultural and religious differences proved to be too much for us.

    Anyways, I do think intercultural relationships can work, as long as both parties and readily compromising. Which wasn't the case in my relationship.

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    #24

    My partner is also Dutch, she's from the south and her family speaks Limburgish at home, though they also speak regular Dutch and most speak German due to the border proximity.

    Honestly, the biggest shock was realizing how different Canadians were. We kinda get painted with the "polite American" banner, which is generally accurate, but little differences my SO would point out were very interesting. The other biggest has been trying to learn Dutch/Limburgish, having a really tough time of it, but her Oma from a small village in Limburg really appreciates it and even laughed at a butchered joke I made there. I was really worried they'd get annoyed or make fun of my broken Dutch, but they were actually just really happy I made an effort to try. Its a hard language to learn with only English I find.

    The biggest thing with her is how polite and sincere a lot of random Canadians are in public. Almost everyone thanks bus drivers or Uber drivers or service staff, which her whole family found weird for their first years here as in there mind "you're thanking them for doing what they're paid for. What?". When I said Dankjewel to the Tram Driver in Amsterdam, they were surprised and I believe made a comment to my SO joking in Dutch.

    There was also a big difference in "class" stuff I guess you could say. In NL, she claims they are very formal with the way they address teachers, parents, authority figures basically. In Canada, we are almost always on equal footing besides using little things like "Mr/ms" and "sir". She found the casual way I'd make jokes at my parents very jarring at first.

    The biggest shock for her was probably our slang and language at first coming to Canada. She learned most of her English from TV and books, but those don't match how Canadian teenagers speak whatsoever, it's like 60% slang.

    Her biggest shock from dating a Canadian probably comes from the fact that I'm a Newfoundlanders from a big Newfoundlanders family on both sides. Our culture is quite a bit different from hers, and is extremely inclusive most of the time (Come from away, for an extreme example. My town is an hour away from Gander). My mother immediately was hugging her, showing her around, making jokes about us together, and she said "love you both" as we left. We'd been dating for quite a bit here, but this was still hugely different to how her parents act. For reference, I think my mom hugged her then and her own mom hadn't in over a decade. She also said vocalizations of their love were strange, but my mum and dad were big about saying I love you before going to bed or getting off the phone.

    It really has been interesting and I love NL and NL food!

    EDIT: The Cheek Kissing gets me so awkward too! How are you more reserved than us but kissing everyone?! I swear I turn into a tomato whenever it happens.

    © Photo: Tyco_994

    #25

    I dated a Bolivian guy for a few months as a USA born person. Biggest shock was how they displayed affection. He wanted constant kissing and physical contact, and also expected me to buy gifts and celebrate each month anniversary. As someone who dislikes PDA and over the top displays of affection it was rough for me, and I felt like I never satisfied his desires in the relationship.

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    #26

    I'm South Asian and so is my husband, we currently have my MIL staying with us.

    After I got married, she expected my mom to call her and ask permission for me to visit... which is apparently a really old cultural thing. I laughed my a*s off all the way to my mom's house after I said no way.

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    #27

    American marrying hardcore Chinese. Almost everything from parents to money to what we perceive as “clean”; clearly wrong and incorrect Chinese medicine, how to argue, how to resolve conflict, how you have sex, what you eat. How you have and treat friends of both sexes.

    #28

    My husband is Mexican and his family does everything extremely spontaneously. My family plans vacations months in advance, even dinner at each others’ houses is at least a week ahead of time. Luckily for me he is a planner too but the rest of the family is super spontaneous. Also so much more friendly

    #29

    I’m Asian American and my boyfriend is not. I show my love through actions and I’d get upset if my needs or wants weren’t anticipated. Asians tend to be very good hosts and are always offering food, water, etc. After meeting his family, I understand that these things need to be vocalized. My communication has improved a lot and to his credit, he’s gotten better at being proactive in our relationship.

    #30

    Am British. The traditional mating dance of my people is - find someone you like and mock them mercilessly and relentlessly until one of you passes. Sincerity is reserved for weddings, funerals and the birth of children, and even then you have to make fun of the baby.

    I now live in the US. Turns out that this doesn’t go down well with many Americans much of the time. People are sometimes sincerely nice????? to people they want to see naked here????? Before marriage?????

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    #31

    Not really a partner but when I was online dating a Woman asked me to attend church with her for our first date .


    I'm Christian and a church goer but that was A LOT even for me . I think I was her first online date so she didn't realize what a big ask that was, to me that's like asking me to meet your parents on a first date.

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    #32

    I'm a swiss woman going out with a British man. The lack of quality food at supermarkets shocked me. The British way of "eating healthy" too.

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    #33

    My partner is from the American South and I'm from the Midwest. My biggest shock was learning a toboggan is a wool hat and not a sled where he's from. I found out when he said something about wearing a toboggan, and I was like, what.

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    #34

    My boyfriend and his mom are Chinese. When we visited his mother, she got a lot of food for us. I normally don't eat too much. So after I had my dinner, she was shocked I wouldn't eat anymore.

    I got another plate and stuffed myself in order to not be rude 😔. Ever since then, I've been eating more so I can prepare myself to eat at future family dinners.

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    #35

    My partner is French and I’m german.

    We compromised on having dinner around 7PM rather than 8:30 or later for him and 6 for me. Also Germans eat cold at dinner and to him it was so odd, somwe agreed to only do it half the evenings.

    I accepted to be less direct with him in feedback because he just sometimes could not handle my directness. In turn he tried to be more direct and not add fluff because I sometimes will not get what he means if he adds too much indirectness.

    I introduced him to German beds: two separate 90cm mattresses in a single 1.8m bed and both get their own covers. He thought it was super unromantic at first but now he wonders how he ever lived with one sheet in a tiny 1.40m bed with his previous girlfriend. If both are well rested both are happier!!

    I had to learn how to spend hours and hours on a table for a big holiday dinner. In Germany we put everything on the table for dinner then we eat then we are done. In France every course is eaten and then they start cooking the next one and it’ll probably be 30min. On occasions like Christmas this can take FOREVER. And I kinda hate it. I just want to be done eating and do something else. I’ve had to accept that habit and just get up During courses for a little walk to not get too bored or antsy

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    #36

    I'm a white Christian American woman and my boyfriend is an Arab Muslim Saudi man! I guess I've gotten used to eating a lot less pork (I still eat some haha) and I also like partaking in a later dinner sometimes.

    I guess a belief for me that has changed was that it opened my eyes a lot to Arab people and Muslim people in general even though I already had Muslim friends.

    Oh yeah, and in Arabic you don't pronounce Islam like "IZ-lam" you pronounce it like "Issss-lam" (like a snake S.)

    #37

    When I was living in Austria, my Slovenian ex boyfriend used to absolutely cringe at the way I wash dishes and vice versa.

    I'm British and I can't speak for all Brits but we do have a tendency to fill up the sink (or a bowl within the sink) with water and washing up liquid, wash everything in there, leave it to dry and then tip the dirty water out. Rinsing is optional (I am not a rinser)

    He honestly used to gag at this.

    I, on the other hand, was so bemused as he basically used a year's supply of water and dish soap while washing a few plate under a constantly running steam.
    (Side note: he also tipped thinks like leftover soup down the toilet - is that a thing?)

    I'll be honest though - everyone I met from the continent was absolutely outraged at the 'British method'. One French girl refused to eat off my plates.

    To this day, I don't know what's right or wrong but I absolutely love the controversy 😂.

    © Photo: harley3987

    #38

    Dating a guy from Ohio and I was shocked that pizza logs aren't a thing there...

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    #39

    We are from neighbouring European countries, me UK and him France, so there's very little difference but I can think of a few straight off. France has a weird tradition of wishing each other a happy saint's day, they literally have all the saints' names on every calendar and expect a cake or at least a phone call "bonne fête Marie/Eric/etc !".

    A well known one in France is spending 3-4 hours at the dinner table, we snack lunch in the UK, we might even eat while on the go.

    Yet again in France, it's the custom to greet people by kissing them on the cheek, some people do sloppy smackers (ugh I just tap my cheek on theirs) but if you kiss your darling children on the mouth everyone looks at you like you're a pedophile. And the French have a nasty habit of joking about small children being in love if a girl plays with a boy, "I'm not leaving those two alone ha ha ha" which I think is gross, how can anyone sexualise babies and toddlers? It's like the 70s or something.

    #40

    I had always dated men 10-20 years older than me until one day one asked me about watching the cartoon He Man growing up. I kindly replied that was before my time and realized that it really is harder to relate to people of a different generation.

  • Sunday 26 July 2026 - 00:00

    A survey of 2,000 women found that one in ten couldn't correctly identify a diagram of the female reproductive system. The results were revealing: nearly one in four misidentified the vagina, almost half (46%) couldn't properly identify the cervix, and six in ten mistook the uterus for a different body part.

    The good news? Fifty-seven percent of those surveyed admitted they don't know as much about women's anatomy as they should, and 42% said they wished they had a better understanding of their own bodies.

    To help close that knowledge gap, one person on Threads asked women to share the most valuable thing a gynecologist had ever told them that every woman should know. The responses poured in, with hundreds of women sharing advice, misconceptions, and little-known facts that deserve to be common knowledge. Here are some of the most-liked replies.

    #1

    1 in 4 pregnancies end in a miscarriage.
    The most common cause of a miscarriage is chromosomal abnormalities.
    If you have a miscarriage, it’s likely nothing you did, it’s not your fault, and you’re not alone.

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    #2

    “If it was supposed to smell like flowers then it would.”

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    #3

    If she says, “it’s just a pinch,” or “it’s just uncomfortable,” without pain management, she’s lying. It will be pain that redefines your pain scale.

    © Photo: jennifer_yount

    #4

    My gyno told me if you have PCOS or something that causes less periods, you absolutely need to get checked for uterine cancer/be aware of the signs. If our uterus doesn’t shed like it should, we’re more likely to get uterine cancer. I’m 33 and was just told this last year after almost 15 years of extremely sparse periods (I’m all good though thank goodness)

    © Photo: authorsarahmayer

    #5

    It takes more than 6 weeks to heal after having a baby

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    #6

    Our breast tissue is also located in our underarms and upper back. When you do your monthly self breast exam, check in these locations for lumps as well.

    #7

    Migraines caused by the pill mean that you are at increased risk of stroke or blood clots

    © Photo: shanham84

    #8

    Painful period are NOT normal

    © Photo: hi.nicolemoon

    #9

    “We have many pain relief options for IUD insertion…everything from a pain block with local anesthetic to putting you under. Which pathway do you feel comfortable pursuing?” -Absolute GAME CHANGER!

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    #10

    Using pantyliners daily actually traps the bacteria. Is better to use breathable cotton undies

    © Photo: diana.morocha

    #11

    You can still get pregnant even if you aren’t ovulating

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    #12

    Bleeding heavy for 7 days is not normal. I went in and turns out I have a cyst and my lining was wasaayy to thick. Finally got on the right medication and I’ve never felt better during my periods

    © Photo: floricel___

    #13

    Most women will push out a baby and you won’t even be able to tell 8 weeks later. “Stretching it out” is a myth.

    #14

    I’m a 4th year Naturopathic Medical Student. And one of my mentors gave me a great piece advice saying, “sometimes all a woman needs is a boyfriend-ectomy” … the way it’s so true though. when women leave stressful situations and relationships, their body can finally start to re-regulate again

    #15

    This is for my anemic girlies but to take iron supplements with vitamin C to help with absorption!

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    #16

    Superficial endometriosis often does not show up in imaging but can still cause catastrophic pain and bleeding, if your GYN says you don’t have it because it doesn’t show up on ultrasound or MRI fire them and see a specialist.

    #17

    Tubal ligation isn't 100% foolproof. As many as 3% of patients still get pregnant. My OB had 1 woman at age 48 and one at age 54... both had tubes tied many years before and both got pregnant anyway. Just something else to be worried about

    #18

    No matter how long you've been married/monogamous, you should always get tested for STIs

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    #19

    There is a nerve directly connecting your right ovary to the appendix. So, when you ovulate on the right, you might experience symptoms similar to the ones of appendicitis. That’s why until the 80s many young girls where operated of appendicitis when they were actually ovulating...
    Found out recently at 28, apparently I’m one of those who ovulates on the right and thankfully they didn’t wrongly remove my appendix

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    #20

    one of the causes for BV can be drying your underwear with dryer sheets, now i wash them in a separate load with just unscented laundry detergent and hang dry them or throw them in dryer without adding anything. keep it simple, no fragrances! and obviously wipe front to back

    © Photo: kflo_xo

    #21

    Herpes isn’t automatically tested for even if you say “I want a full panel” because 1. It’s so common and 2. You can’t get a positive swab unless you’re having an outbreak. Ask for a blood test, it will show positive if you’re positive and have had at least one outbreak or negative if you don’t have it.

    © Photo: ashvaughn

    #22

    That an untreated iron deficiency can lead to organ failure

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    #23

    If you're having waves of severe pain and vomiting significantly above your baseline, call your gyno immediately. could mean an urgent care or er visit. ovarian torsion is no joke and it can be intermittent, potentially not showing up on the first ultrasound if you're not currently in pain.

    #24

    Don’t pee before an ultrasound. Even if you really need to. Apparently I had to have a full bladder to do an ultrasound for endo. (I was 16, 21 now) also drink lots of water on your period. My gyno was very adamant on that lol.

    #25

    Perimenopause can start as early as 35years old

    #26

    Extremely hot baths are not good for u occasional baths and mostly showers are better for feminine hygiene.

    #27

    Take the pill without the 7 day break. You’ll never get a period, and it’s perfectly safe to do so.

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    #28

    Hormonal birth control helps prevent ovarian cancer later in life

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    #29

    You only need 4 periods a year to be fertile ( in relation to PCOS)

    #30

    Grapefruit juice can make birth control less effective

    #31

    Feel like it's pretty basic knowledge but that prenatals are great to take whether you're pregnant or not

    © Photo: meganpriebs

    #32

    I learned this working in the OB/GYN clinic!
    If you’re prone to getting BV. Those medication’s are just a Band-Aid.. your body just produces more bacteria than usual that throws off your pH. Taking probiotics daily can prevent that.

    © Photo: dymond_therealtor_nextdoor

    #33

    Wiggling your toes helps with discomfort during an exam

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    #34

    Any liquid soap contains preservatives which are usually antibacterial which can increase the chance of yeast infections due to biome imbalance. Only use bar soap, like Dove, unscented, on the external only.

    © Photo: kry.salys

    #35

    If you’re having sharp pains in your breasts stop drinking caffeinated drinks and start taking vitamin E it will clear that right up

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    #36

    Regular STD panels don’t include testing for HPV, you have to request it so you could have it but never know until you specifically request it to be included.

    © Photo: breajpotts

    #37

    Check your testosterone levels after 50.

    #38

    Raspberry tea for period pain. Two cups a day with three tea bags for each cup

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    #39

    A suspicious/malignan tumor on your breasts will feel hard, “pointy edges” with no clear start and finish

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    #40

    "the majority of the problems women's have comes from a man"...

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    #41

    Not having biological children can lead to an increased risk of breast cancer.

    © Photo: gingerl47

    #42

    Naproxen is the best this for pain radiating directly from the ovaries.

    #43

    Stop eating junk! Stop sugar and sugary things and stuff like that, don’t eat chocolate a lot and work out! Basically everything is about what you consume and how your lifestyle is, having a kitkat a day wasn’t a good idea….also, herbal tea is the best! I cannot stress this enough but herbal tea is the best, and say no to caffeine cause it’s really really bad for you…once or even four times a month is fine but that’s it

    #44

    Stop shaving and waxing. That hair is there for a reason.

    © Photo: in_zan_ity

    #45

    Breastmilk actually harms babies teeth in the long run. I learned that my daughter is 10 and we’re still dealing with some of those issues from breast-feeding.

  • Sunday 26 July 2026 - 00:00

    We’ve all, unfortunately, encountered entitled people in the wild: the person who thinks they can cut in line because they’re in a hurry, the family who insists you switch seats with them so they can sit together, the group-project slacker who thinks they deserve the “A.”

    Those are all “other” people, though. Not the ones we’ve deliberately chosen to be a part of our lives. And that’s what makes the stories we’re going to share with you today sting: These weren’t rude strangers, whom you could perhaps simply write off and move on from. These were friends. And their audacity was so astounding that it was enough to permanently alter, if not end, their friendships.

    Read on for some of the most entitled “friends” to grace the r/EntitledPeople subreddit, and let us know which ones you found most infuriating.

    #1 My Friend Said I Owe Her Half My Inheritance Because Her Family “Didn’t Have That”

    So my great-aunt passed away and left me a decent inheritance. Nothing wild, but enough to pay off my student loans and set aside a little savings. I told my friend , we’ll call her Rachel, over lunch.

    She got quiet. Then she said, “Wow. Must be nice. I bet you’ll help out your friends who weren’t so lucky growing up.”

    I laughed and said something like, “I mean, I’ll probably treat my friends to dinner more often.”

    She stared at me and said very serious:

    “No, like, actually help. We’ve known each other forever. I think it’d be fair if you split it.”

    I thought she was joking. She was not. She then brought up all the times she “covered my coffee” in college and said, “This is just the universe evening the score.”

    Needless to say, I didn’t share a dime. She blocked me on Instagram and told our mutual friends I “ghosted her after I got rich.”

    Sorry, Rachel. The only thing I’m splitting is the check, with people who actually support me.

    © Photo: Old_Wishbone5101

    Writing for Psychology Today, Forrest Talley, Ph.D., confirms something most of us blessed with a great circle of friends probably already know: healthy friendships make our lives better. We can have fun with them, share our worries with them, depend on them—and they do the same for us. But great friends do more than just bring joy into our lives. As Talley explains further, healthy friendships also boost our immune systems and may even help us live longer.

    However, as some of us might also be painfully aware, not every friendship is healthy. And if healthy relationships improve our health and aging, some researchers have posited that the opposite may also be true for our “negative social ties.”

    And, honestly, we don’t even need to analyze this research to draw the same conclusion: there are simply some people we might have once considered friends that we’d be far better off without. The ones who are constantly creating drama, the ones who drain our energy, the ones who make us feel bad about ourselves and leave us feeling anxious. And entitled friends are often guilty of all of this—and perhaps more.

    #2 Friend Tried To Invite Random People To My House To Sit In The Hot Tub

    This has been a little while ago, so I don't remember all the little details.

    Anyway, I have a hot tub. It sits outside, so it really only gets used when the weather allows.

    I also have a friend who thinks everyone should just do whatever she wants.

    We were out and about one day when she said something about possibly coming over to sit in the hot tub one evening. Which I have no problem with my friends coming over, as long as I'm home and they ask ahead of time.

    So I told her that's fine, just let me know.

    Well it turns out she had told other people, none of whom I had ever met, that I would be okay with them coming over too.

    I let her know that I definitely wasn't okay with that, and that she had no business inviting people I don't know to my house. I think she tried to say something after that, but I just told her that I wasn't going to let random people into my house.

    She seemed a bit taken aback that I wasn't on board with all of that. But seriously? What was she expecting?

    © Photo: Formal-Imagination97

    #3 Friend Wanted Me To Cancel My Kid’s Party To Attend Her Kid’s Party

    So me and my two friends (all 33f) have been a trio since middle school. Ironically, all three of our oldest children have the same exact birthday but different years. Me and Tonya have boys aged 8 and 10. Lauren has a 2 year old daughter.

    A few months ago, Tonya and I decided to plan a bowling/laser tag birthday party for our boys. We told Lauren about the party and invited her. She said she would try to make it. Cool. The party was on a weekend, not the day of their actual birthday.

    A few days before the party, Lauren FaceTimed Tonya and I to invite us to her daughter’s birthday party. It was for the same day as our boy’s party. No big deal. It’s the weekend after their birthdays so we knew the parties would eventually clash. We told her we wouldn’t be able to make it and we thought that was that.

    The day after the party, Tonya and I FaceTimed Lauren to ask how her daughter’s party went. We saw pictures online and thought the decorations came out beautifully. We were all ears just waiting on the details of baby girl’s 2nd birthday. Instead, we were met with anger. Lauren starts asking why we didn’t show up. Ummm we were at our boy’s party and she knew this. She then tells us we were supposed to cancel their party and come to her daughter’s. When I asked her why she would think we would even consider doing that she said a 2nd birthday party was more important than 8 and 10 and we should have just picked a different day.

    I’m not one to argue so I tell Lauren she’s tripping and hang up the video call. The next day I noticed she logged me out and changed the password to a streaming account we shared. Is it that serious? I guess to her it was. I haven’t talked to Lauren since.

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    Verywell Mind defines entitlement as a personality trait where someone is convinced that they are owed special treatment or recognition despite not having earned either. Entitled people often believe that the world owes them something, but they do not put in any effort in return.

    That imbalance, of taking without giving back, is what makes entitlement so corrosive in a friendship specifically. In most healthy relationships, there is an unspoken understanding that both parties will show up for each other. Sometimes you show up for me, and sometimes I show up for you. The help is reciprocal, and it’s given freely and without expectation. So there’s no need to keep score—there’s simply trust that it’ll even out eventually.

    But entitled friends go against this unspoken standard. Instead of viewing friendship as a two-way street built on mutual care, they often treat it as a source of endless favors, attention, and support, and they don’t feel obligated to return the same kindness.

    #4 Friend Thought I Was Funding Her Whole Party’s Drinks.

    I’m a bartender, a girl I’m friends with just turned 30. She invited me out but i was working and then she’s like we might swing by lol and I say cool! I’ll give you a free birthday drink maybe a few. I’m thinking she took that as i was doing that for her and her alone maybe some of her girls, depending on the group size.

    She shows up with a group of like 20 people and then expects me to hook them allll up and give them a table that needs to be reserved in advance. I was like girl what i can’t do that and she says “it’s not like I’m asking you to pay” whaaaa? Then who’s paying? My boss? You think that would go over well?

    These folks were drankinnnnn too, I’m talking a tab of like $3000 ish all together. And she thought It would be free because we are friendly.

    Also i made $75 in tips from the whole group.

    Girl bye.

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    #5 Oh, My Rich Friends. We Can't Be Friends Anymore..

    So, tonight, an acquaintance I haven't spoken to in at least 5 years calls me. "Marcus", I'll call him. Marcus did make a little chit chat, then they ask me what I'm doing for work. I say I am between full time stuff right now, but looking.

    They agree that the job market is hard, and how they are divesting themselves of a business that they've had for decades as 'the suckers aren't buying anything anymore.' I give a little laugh, because that's a weird way to refer to clients, but maybe Marcus is a little down.

    They then mention about their home in New England, and their home in the west coast in a 'highly desirable area on the beach' that they want to split the entire summer between the two locations because it's so hot in the south in the summer. I say something along the lines of "That's a heck of a problem to have" and we laugh again. That's when they drop their entitled request on me. The want someone to care for their extremely obese, nearly bed bound elderly auntie that lives with them. 7 days a week, no days off, for 3 months.

    The best part? This home is not air conditioned. They want to offer a fellow human $200.00 per week since it's 'light duty', but, they say I'd have my own room. (I own a home, so that isn't of interest to me.)

    I explained that I was going to have to pass on this amazing offer, and Marcus got really insulted. He whined and said they didn't know anyone as nice as me, and since I was a flight attendant before this, I know "the first aid and serving food stuff". Again, I declined and he was confused. I said " Would you work for $200.00 a week? Because I won't." He said he would call in a week to see if I changed my mind. Blocked him as soon as the call ended.

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    And this isn’t an accident or just a misunderstanding. It’s more than that. Because entitled friends think they are inherently owed something, they don’t believe this standard should apply to them at all. So they’re the type of friends who expect you to drop everything when they need you but don’t offer you the same favor when the tables turn. And when you go out of your way to help them, they also show you no gratitude.

    This isn’t because they didn’t notice the effort you put into doing so. It’s because, whether they realize it or not, they didn’t believe they needed to. To them, your help wasn’t a gift—it was simply what was due to them. That’s also why they can react with frustration or even anger when they’re told “no.” Since they genuinely believe they’re owed something from you, setting a perfectly reasonable boundary can lead to them feeling like you’ve wronged them.

    #6 Letting Old Friends Crash At Your House - Never Again!

    A friend I've known since 1995 or so was in town and asked if he and his wife could stay with me from Sunday thru Thursday morning. I agreed because I know them, we get along, and my two children like them. From the beginning, it was very uncomfortable; the friend(Don, to make it easier) kept making s*xual innuendos in front of my kids and his wife(Clara). Example: saying he thought he'd be sleeping in my bed. Absolutely not, and I told him more than once I didn't like him speaking like that in front of my children. Yesterday, clara went out with a friend of theirs(Alex). I work remotely and don just slept all day. When he finally got up, he asked me if Alex could spend the night at my house too! I have never met this man before and was shocked he would ask that. I immediately said no. I was thinking of my kids, who are 6m and 3f. Hell no would a stranger be allowed to spend the night! I guess they expected that I would say yes, because they began pushing, saying they know Alex and he isn't a creep or one of 'those' people, how he just needs to get away from his extremely crowded home, etc. I still said no. Don tried saying I know him and he'd never bring anyone dangerous around my kids. At that point I was ready to ask them to cut their visit short, since they couldn't respect my very solid no. Shortly after this, Don said they had decided to get a hotel for the rest of their visit. I was relieved and they left last night. Lesson- even old friends can be jerks about respecting boundaries. I've decided to cut them both off after this and feel happier for it.

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    #7 Family Friend Demanded To Borrow My Car For A Week Because Of A Very Important Trip

    A family friend called me out of the blue, all sweet at first, asking how I was. Then she casually drops, So I need your car for about a week. I have this really important trip and I figured since you barely drive yours anyway, it would not be a big deal.

    I told her very politely that I do not lend my car to anyone. She instantly flipped telling me I was being selfish and not thinking about how important this is for her.

    For the record my barely driven car is how I get to work, run errands, and live my life. And this very important trip? A beach vacation with her boyfriend.

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    #8 My Friend Slept With My Crush And Then Got Mad That I Still Liked Him

    EDIT: We are NOT friends anymore, haven’t been for at least a year. I called her my friend because that’s what she was at the time. I did eventually grow a spine lol

    We met him at the same time and she kept calling him gross and ugly. I thought he was cute but I was too shy to do anything. We all hung out a few times and literally the same night I started flirting with him she suddenly didn’t think he was gross anymore.

    He asked her about me and told her that he thought I was cute. She told him to not even bother with me cause I thought he was ugly. No I didn’t???

    Then they slept together a few times but she kept calling him gross and ugly for some reason?

    A little while later I went to his house to watch a movie and it felt like we were just meant to be tbh.

    We started a relationship and she got MAD. She had two other guys she actually seemed to like but she needed him to like her as well. After 2ish months she got into a relationship and said we could all finally be friends since she wasn’t available anymore. That I could finally feel safe in my relationship since he had to let her go.

    THEN she told me he tried to cheat on me with her. I normally trust friends first, but the day he “cheated” he was with me lol

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    And that’s the rub that makes the actions of an entitled friend sting in a way no rude stranger ever could. There’s a big difference between a stranger who cuts you off in line and a friend who treats a boundary as an affront and your time, energy, and loyalty as something they’re entitled to.

    The stranger doesn’t know you and doesn’t owe you much more than human decency—they may have failed to notice you, but there’s no real betrayal in it. A “friend,” on the other hand, may have noticed exactly how much you give and decided that was simply the baseline.

    #9 Friend Wants Me To Make Her A Wedding Dress For The Cost Of Materials

    So I have a Degree in Fashion which some people think means I can be their personal seamstress, i'm used to this problem and I don't mind helping people out but I never work for free.

    My pregnant friend recently reached out to me and asked me if I could make her, her wedding dress and sent me pictures of the idea she had in mind, it isn't exactly a simple dress but also not the most complex i've ever done either, I told her I could for sure do that for her and it'd cost £600, she was shocked at this and told me she thought i'd do it for free and she'd just pay for materials, I pointed out how many hours this would take me to do and all the hand embroidery needed, then I explained I was doing this for a quarter of the price i'd charge other people because she's my friend.

    At this point she started to get very upset telling me I have no idea how much stress she's under with the wedding and the fact she's pregnant and how money is tight and how this should be my wedding gift to her and how great it'd look in my portfolio, I don't think i'm being unreasonable to want some money for this...but other friends are telling me it's horrible how i'm wanting to charge her for this and it's not like i'm a high end bridal shop

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    #10 My Friend Is Mad Because A Random Guy Didn't 'Serve' Her

    Few days ago I went to a dinner party with my friend. It's a Chinese restaurant with big round tables. We sat around a table with about 10 people, she found one guy there attractive (it's a friend's friend, so they didn't know each other), she wanted his attention.

    The guy was chatting with his friend, my friend waved and stopped their conversation, asked him to get some extra tableware for her. The guy called a waitress, said 'Please get some tableware for that lady'. Then he told my friend 'I ordered the waitress to bring it for you.' After that, he continued chatting with his friend.

    Then my friend started her endless complaint, he said the guy was ridiculously impolite. I asked her why?? She said the guy was too rude to not serving her, he did not go to get the tableware for her, but only sitting there and ordered the waitress. She is also angry that the guy kept chatting to his friend, as if she's not important.

    My friend always think she's very beautiful... but clearly not every man finds her attractive.

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    #11 Refusing To Pay More After Already Spending $200 To Clean My Friend’s Sofa

    A good friend of mine invited me to her birthday party, and kids were also coming. My daughter wore a red dress, and she sat with the other kids on a white sofa to watch a movie. The next day, I received a message from my friend stating that my daughter's dress had left a reddish mark on it, and she wanted me to fix it. I hired a sofa cleaner and paid $200 for the service, but my friend was still not happy with the results, and she could still see a pinkish tone somewhere. Now she wants to contact the manufacturer and obtain a solution for the issue, and if it's not under warranty, she wants me to cover the cost. I told her that if she was inviting people and kids to her party, she should protect her furniture. She disagreed by saying that her kids never make a mess.

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    Your friendship no doubt didn’t start this way. Sure, every friendship has its rough patches, but somewhere along the way, small favors slowly became expectations. A last-minute request meant you were now always available. Covering brunch once meant you would always be the one to pay. In other words, those “rough patches” turned into a pattern, where somehow you were constantly expected to give, while your so-called friend simply continued to take.

    The trouble is, this happens so gradually, you often don’t notice the imbalance at first. Not until you’ve reached the point where you’re exhausted and resentful.

    #12 Friend Wants To Use Me As Her Backup ATM

    Next month I (F) am going away on vacation with a long time friend (F). We are going to the Caribbean for five nights. It is not all inclusive so we will be responsible for paying for food, drinks and any activities.

    She asked me how much was I bringing in cash, I said $300 cash plus debit and credit cards. She told me she is going to bring $300 cash but no debit or credit cards. She said she is on a budget and $300 is her limit. I explained that comes around to only $60 per day, this is not one of the cheaper Caribbean islands so food and drink alone won’t leave her with much left over. I reminded her that she needs to factor in cabs, incidentals or any activities we may decide to do. And you never know if an emergency will come up where she will need money. She says to me “that is why I have you” and started to laugh.

    That pissed me off to no end. I tell her that we are both adults who are responsible for our own selves. It would be one thing if she lost her purse and needed money, I would float her money before she even had time to ask. But to purposely use me as her back up ATM is not going to work. I told her now that I know what she is up to, I’m not going to go along with it. If she runs out of money, she will just be out and hungry. She needs to bring her cards with her for her own good.

    She is now telling me I am too harsh and she will bring extra money but no cards. I told her to do what she wants but if there is an emergency she is on her own.

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    #13 I Paid For Everything On Vacation And Now They’re Acting Like I’m The One Who Ruined It

    I covered the Airbnb, gas, groceries, and even two dinners out — all because everyone said “we’ll pay you back when we get home.” Not a single one of them has paid me back. When I brought it up, one friend said, “You seemed cool with it at the time.” Like I was happy to spend $5.000 while everyone else lived rent-free? Now they’re acting weird, saying I’m “being dramatic” about money. But if you can’t afford the trip, don’t go. And if someone fronts the cost, the bare minimum is paying them back. I feel used.

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    #14 Coworker Told Hr I Was Being Exclusive… For Not Inviting Her To My Wedding

    This was honestly one of the weirdest work things I’ve ever dealt with.

    There’s a woman in my office I’m friendly with, but not close to. We’ve had small talk here and there, nothing deep. No lunches together. No real outside-of-work connection.

    She found out I was getting married and asked when the wedding was. Then she straight up asked if she was invited.

    I kinda laughed and said, “Oh no, it’s really small. Just close friends and family.” I didn’t think anything of it.

    She got quiet and a little cold after that, but I figured okay, maybe awkward moment, whatever.

    Fast forward a few days later, I get a meeting invite from HR.

    Turns out she filed a complaint saying I was being “exclusive” and “creating a hostile environment by leaving people out.”

    Because I didn’t invite her. To my wedding. That I’m paying for. That isn’t even work-related.

    So I had to sit in this HR meeting and explain that I’m not required to invite coworkers I barely know to my literal wedding. That it’s a personal event. That it has nothing to do with work or who’s in the office.

    HR honestly looked just as confused as I was. They basically said, “Yep, okay, thanks,” and closed the case.

    But now she acts super passive-aggressive toward me. Like side-eyes, little digs when I walk by. Still bringing it up in these weird sarcastic comments like, “Some people are so inclusive these days.”

    I can’t believe she actually thought HR could… what, make me invite her?

    Some people really do think they’re the main character.

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    So what do experts suggest when it comes to dealing with such entitled people? Once you can recognize the signs, clinical psychologist Dr. Monica Johnson recommends meeting entitled behavior with a mix of firmness and empathy.

    Firmness starts with being assertive about your needs rather than staying quiet to keep the peace. It also entails setting boundaries you’re actually willing to enforce with real consequences. Johnson also advises validating the person’s feelings without caving to their demands. Acknowledging their frustration while still holding your ground keeps the conversation from tipping into a power struggle over who’s “right.”

    #15 “Friend” Gets Mad I Don’t Want To Deal With Her Broken Monitor

    I had a “friend” renting a room in my house for a few months. Many things did not go well. At one point she asked me if I’d like a free computer monitor, but it was broken. I politely declined, but also asked why would I want a broken monitor? She just said she thought she would offer. What?? I just let it go after that, but she was really just trying to dump a broken monitor on to me so she didn’t have to deal with it.

    When she was moving out the monitor was sitting on the floor in the middle of her room and I kept waiting for her to take it, but she just kept walking past it. She announced she was taking her last load of belongings out to her car and I just knew she was going to leave the broken monitor. I just played dumb and was like, “Oh, don’t forget your monitor!”

    She said Oh it’s broken. I said, ok, but we can’t put electronics in the garbage here so you’ll have to recycle it. Then she says there’s not enough room in her car for it. There was. So I just grabbed it and said I think we can get it in your car.

    Then she completely snapped at me and said, “Ya know you can just drop these off at Best Buy!” Ok, then you can do it! How is your broken monitor my responsibility??

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    #16 Whole New Level Of Entitled From A Friend

    Received a text saying I am not a good enough friend because I can't give them as much emotional support as they need. After eleven calls in one day alone. What blew my mind was the "I'm not talking about the times you have been there for me, I'm talking about the times you haven't " referring to when I needed space to deal with the loss of a loved one. Still showed up to decorate for an entire party they planned and brought the food the day after the loss. That wasn't enough. I have never in all my adult years encountered this level of entitled from someone I knew. Dumped a friend. I'm still in shock. Thought I could pick them better!

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    #17 Friend Forgot My Birthday But Expects Me To Splurge For Hers.

    My friend forgot my birthday this year, and it was the second time she's done this. For some context, we are in our early 20s, not married and no kids yet. I'm not a big birthday person and it wasn't a milestone year, so I asked a week before my birthday if she wanted to just grab lunch as it was a Sunday. She said she had a trip planned which was understandable. I ended up having dinner with another friend. The day rolled around and not even a 'happy birthday', but she did text me numerous times to send me pictures of her getting her nails done, her drink order, etc.

    Fast forward to her birthday which is in January. She wants to go to a really fancy restaurant where prices are between $100-150 per person. And since it's a birthday, I will be required to buy a gift, too. Firstly, this took me by surprise because we never planned to celebrate together. Honestly, I'd never spend that much on one meal anyway as I just think it's kind of absurd. Especially, in this current economic climate where groceries are $$$. I also mentionedi to her a while ago that I'm on a tight budget as I'm saving towards a big purchase, alongside paying the usual bills. Not to mention, Christmas has just passed so it's been a period of spending on gifts and food.

    Here's the thing, she just recently got a raise at work. So, she's been on kind of a spending spree as a reward. Am I justified in feeling a little ticked off that she just expects me to do the same and spend an absurd amount of money in celebrating her?

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    That’s also where the empathy comes in. Johnson notes that entitlement often stems from insecurity rather than genuine ill intent, and understanding that can soften how you approach the conversation. But empathy only works alongside those boundaries, not instead of them—it should change your tone, not your limits.

    Finally, Johnson points out that managing this dynamic is genuinely draining, which is why she stresses the importance of self-care and leaning on others for support along the way. That could be a friend, a family member, or a therapist.

    But if you’d rather commiserate with strangers on the internet who get it, perhaps all you need is a subreddit like r/EntitledPeople.

    #18 Entitled Boss Fires Me, Still Wants To "Be Friends".

    It's even worse than the title tbh. I've been this family's nanny for 3+ years. Youngest child is only 6. I took 6 days off (at their insistance) because I was having a miscarriage. The day before I was due to return, I got told "We've actually managed without you so could you just work tomorrow then we don't need you any more. But we can still be friends and meet up".

    I worked that day. Picked up my stuff. Dropped off their keys. By the time I'd driven home she'd blown up my phone with messages saying "I'm upset TOO, you know!" I blocked her number. Now she's harassing my husband.

    Sorry honey. You don't get to fire someone during one of the most traumatic moments of their lives and expect them to stay friends with you. Nor will I come running back when you realise you now have no childcare.

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    #19 Entitled Friend Thinks I Should Put Off Losing Weight Since I'm Making Her Look Bad

    Hi So I (F20) am on a weight loss journey and have lost about 18 kg so far and for the first time in a long time, I actually like how I look in photos. I had not seen my friends for some time due to school and work past few months to lose weight but recently my friends and i decided to have a girls day out nothing crazy. Anyway...day off I kind of get stick in traffic and make it to the restaurant a few minutes later than everyone. Everyone was so happy and excited to see me happy and healthier except Gia(22F). Gia and I have been friends since primary school. She’s always been a bit self-centered, but I didn’t realize just how deep it went until that day.She spent the entire day being so passive aggressive saying i was trying too hard and making her feel like the fat friend now... girl, what?? Later in the night.. she pulled me aside and asked if I could slow down on the weight loss until after her birthday trip in July because I’m apparently making her look bad and that she doesn’t want to be the ugly one in the group photos. I laughed because I genuinely thought she was joking. She wasn’t. She then said that I was changing the vibe between us and that now people were paying more attention to me than her, and it made her feel some type of way She also said I used to be the relatable one and now I’m just trying too hard to be hot. I told her very calmly that I’m doing this to better myself, not to compete with her or anyone else. She got upset and yelled at me saying I was being selfish and putting looks over loyalty....I don't even know what that means. Anyway I haven’t responded to her texts since. Isn't this out of line or am I being sensitive?

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    #20 Friend Of A Friend Wanted To Exclude Me From My Friend’s Birthday Trip Over My Hair Color

    I saw an ask reddit and it reminded me of a funny story from a little while ago.

    I have a friend group that consists of me and three other girls, all of them have dark hair. We were planning a little trip for my friend who we’ll call Gina’s birthday, so it was us and then three of her other friends. Two of her friends also had dark hair except for who I’ll call Sheila.

    So I’m a natural blonde, and Sheila dyes her hair blonde. Sheila told Gina she didn’t want me coming on Gina’s birthday trip because “being blonde is my thing” I’m not even kidding, this girl legit actually disliked me for being blonde.

    And here’s the best part, the trip was to go see a Sabrina carpenter concert lol.

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    #21 'Friend' Tells Me I'm A Horrible Person, Then Asks If They Can Swim In My Pool

    Long story short, the person who was once my best friend and I had a huge falling out. Mostly over her boyfriend, who is not well liked amongst our former friend group. He is 'laid off' more often than he actually has a job, but refuses to look for a new one. He chain smokes, and is drunk before noon when left home alone. He also embarrasses her in public by talking about their s*x life.

    She knows none of us can stand him, and has even made comments to the extent that his friends and family have written him off as a lost cause.

    However I am the only one she told was a horrible friend/person when she was considering breaking up with him, and ALL of use told her she should. To be fair, I may have been a bit more blunt than the rest.

    Now I have a pool, and normally we would all meet up to swim fairly regularly, but hadn't that year due to the fall out.

    So, after 4 months of 0 contact, she texts me 'Let me know if you go swimming today.'

    The nerve of some people.

    Edit: Yes, I already realized she might be trying to reach out, but I think we can all agree that after 4 months a text that only says 'Let me know if go swimming today' and nothing else is a pretty lame attempt.

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    #22 Entitled "Friends" Asking Us To Sell My Husband's Car

    So this story happened around 7 years ago, my husband (DH - 35M) and I (31F) were dating for a year. He was invited to a wedding of his two friends from uni (for the story they will be EG-34M and EB- 33F). EG was actually my husband's roommate for a year and from what he told me they were very close and friends with his parents too. So DH asked me to be plus 1 to wedding.

    We went and it was a wedding where no money was saved. It was in the garden of an expensive hotel (like Hilton) and with full course meal, lots of drinks etc.

    We were seated to a table far away from the bride& groom,not close to family and friends tables also. DH also didn't know anyone on the table. I was a bit irked but DH is a bit naive, so we gave our gifts and danced, had over all good time.

    After wedding we learned that couple went to Maldives for a month for honeymoon.

    2 weeks after the honeymoon, EG calls my husband and asks for a loan. He tells that his father's company is not going well and due to some tax reasons his father named EG as the owner so he is a lot of debt. His wife also doesn't have any savings, they just bought her a car.

    DH tells him that he doesn't have much also, he can only spare 1000 euro but not more. EG tells him to sell his car and give them the money 😅🙃

    DH comes and asks my opinion, he says they are in bad place etc. I'm like "audacity they have 😳" and ofc explained him they shouldn't have so expensive wedding, if they have money problems. And why don't they sell their own car??

    At the end, he didn't give any money and we never heard from them again. Still puzzles me though, how can you be so entitled to ask someone to sell your car to pay your debt??

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    #23 Friend Excitedly Invited Myself And 8 Other Friends Over For Dinner Only To Ask For Us To Pay Her Back The Next Day…

    I have a new friend from my grad school who has been constantly mentioning how she wants us over for dinner so she can “cook for us” so she finally set a date. Her menu of food was pretty lackluster and most of us contributed to her hosting by bringing nice wine and tequila while leaving her one bottle as a hostess gift. The next day she sends us all a message asking if we can pitch in $10 each to cover some of the food cost and to cover the cost of her roommate’s tequila which we didn’t even know was opened.

    I reluctantly sent her the $10 as did some of my other friends even though I had a few friends think if was absolutely ridiculous to do so they completely avoided sending her anything.

    Since then I have sent her a message requesting her to let us know if she expects compensation especially if she is PURPOSEFULLY inviting us and to also let us know if we are using her roommates items which we are expected to pay for.

    I got a lukewarm response from her and now I can’t help but think she is tacky and has bad etiquette.

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    #24 Friend Invites Herself To My Romantic Getaways

    I was dating a flight attendant, Steve, who was based near a very touristic city. We had been meeting halfway and traveled to other places together for long weekends. He visited me on his time off as well. One time I visited him at his hometown and had a great time. I met his friends and liked them a lot and they seemed to like me as well. Like myself he lived very frugally with a goal to retire in a few years. He had a 2 bedroom condo and rented the guest room on Airbnb for extra income.

    When I got back my friend Savannah calls to see how my trip went. I fill her in on how much I enjoyed his town and friends and that we became much closer during my visit. I only knew Savannah in group situations and never hung out with her long enough to get a sense of her personality. My initial thought was that she was being a supportive friend.

    The next night she calls again and tells me she wants to come along with me the next time I see Steve. I tell her no, that we like our privacy. She asks about when the guest room is vacant. I tell her the only time it’s not rented out is when his kids visit.

    This is when I learn she doesn’t like taking no for an answer. She calls me a third night and asks if I can ask him to ask his friends if she can stay with them. I tell I feel like that would be a major imposition and that I won’t ask him. I did a reality check with a few coworkers to see if I was off base. They suggested she was out of bounds and not to further the friendship.

    She calls me a day or so after asking if she can stay at his friend’s places with a new angle. She starts by asking if Steve plans to visit me soon. I tell her yes and she says I should have a party so our friends can get to know him. I tell her that I might do that but don’t have definitive plans for the visit. She doubles down and tells me I should think more seriously about a party. I tell her I’ll think about it. Then she tells me that she wants the opportunity to ask him if she can visit him with me and ask him if he can ask his friends if she can stay with them. I felt she was suggesting that if I don’t ask him privately she will ask him publicly when it would be awkward for him to say no to her. I didn’t talk to her for a year after that. If she hadn’t been in my friend group I would have ended the ‘friendship’.

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    #25 Entitled Friend Drops Me Because I Didn’t Give Her My Disney Plus Login

    So this happened a few years ago and I never clocked it as entitled behaviour rip. To start out, yes I know I was naive but please go easy on a lonely girl doing online university.

    I had a friend in university (during COVID) and we would chat all the time and totally would not do our online tests together or anything (😉🫣). For the most part the friendship was equal with give and take until it came to when she mentioned a show she wanted to watch on Amazon prime video, I had an account and she didn’t have an account but I did, so I have her my login to use for that show. After a bit we didn’t talk as much as before since she graduated earlier than I did and we didn’t have classes together anymore. But after a few months of not talking much at all she asked if I still had my Disney plus account and said yes and she proceeded to ask for my login, which I said no, I already gave you my amazon prime video login for free. She said that didn’t have the show she wanted to watch and really wanted me Disney plus login, to which I said I wasn’t comfortable giving that out for free and even offered to split the cost of the account with her because mine was going to expire and I didn’t know if I wanted to renew it. Well anyways, she ghosted me completely after I didn’t giver my login rip.

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    #26 Friend Expected Me To Pay For His New GF Holiday

    A friend and I had booked a holiday, he found a GF just before and insisted she came as well. Then after I had asked about re-spliting the accommodation costs, he informed me that he expected that I would still split the entire holiday costs 50/50 as I originally agreed - which now included his GFs costs - because he wasn't going to let her pay for anything. He expected me to fork out half of his new GFs activities, food, accommodation etc and I'd never met her.

    I ended up pulling out, told him I was cancelling the accommodation (it was booked in my name only) and he got angry and told me since I was 'changing the rules' I had to still pay for half the accommodation as it was already paid for.

    The fall out was ...... interesting. I cancelled, told him that the accommodation woukd be held for him for 72 hours. He tried to get cheaper accommodation, and failed - but didn't ensure the hotel knew he was still interested. He lost the hold, I returned his money, but he had booked non-refundable flights and failed to get travel insurance (I have told him to), do was out $3200 - which he has demanded I pay him for "ruining his and his GFs holiday".

    #27 Friend Wants Me To Illustrate For Free

    A friend I took and art class with for a year or two had this colourful Idea one day to write a book and for me to be the illustrator, at the time I was not really all that busy but still gave him a strong maybe. Eventually he is at a writers block and just gives up. I assume that he wasn't all that serious about it and forgot all about it.

    Sixish months had passed since school ended when I get a text from him asking if I would like to illustrate for his book for free. Since then I had gotten into an online college course and a job, I am pretty swamped. Naturally I say "I don't know man, I am hella swamped and just do not have time for this." I really do not like saying no, so I was trying to let them off easy whilst not seeming completely uninterested in his project. He gives me a run down and I am just terribly uninterested I tell him It is a cool idea but again I am really busy.

    The next day there is a new message, it describes the character to me, like commisioning an OC to be drawn, and the most hysterical part is he expects this character to be designed, finalised, sketched, and done in two motherloving days. Which is ofc impossible. I confirm this with him, but atlas now he just wants the heads to be drawn, still very impossible and definitely not worth the price of being completely free. I explain the situation one last time yet he holds out hope.

    TLDR: Friend wants me to draw for his book for free with the idealistic budget of paying me nothing and with the deadline of two days, despite being told my life is pretty busy.

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    #28 My Friend Won’t Get License And Won’t Ever Give Me Gas Money

    I’ve had my license for a little over a year now, i got it right after i turned 16. My friend has all her drive times finished, all the practice hours and meets every requirement but WILL NOT take the test for some reason… so for the past year i’ve driven us everywhere and she never helps with gas or anything and obviously we can’t take turns driving to even it out. Whenever i mention her getting her license she gets mad, whenever i mention her helping paying for gas she gets mad. She’s my best friend so i don’t wanna stop driving us places but idk what to do because it’s expensive and annoying. Recommendations please!

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    #29 My Friend Got Mad At Me For Telling Her A Tool She Hasn’t Tried Yet Is Actually Terrible

    I (26F) work in a small office and often get stuck testing new tools my boss wants to implement in our workplace. Last week, he told me tets this AI-ish demo tool to see if it could work for our setup. I spent hours using it and it was… bad. Slow, glitchy, barely any customization, and the analytics were basically useless. I honestly can’t imagine anyone thinking it’s amazing.

    My friend, also a (26F), is a freelance designer who’s recently been obsessed with productivity tools and reels about “life-changing AI.” She came across this same tool and immediately decided it could be used to transform her workflow without trying it herself. She told me she planned to use it everywhere: her portfolio, client demos, even her CV link. I suggested she test it once before fully committing, based on my experience.

    And then she lost it. She accused me of being negative, of “crushing her motivation,” and said I always “bring down her ideas.” She acted like I personally attacked her career because I gave an honest opinion about a tool she hadn’t even used. She started giving me the silent treatment.

    So I called her to talk and sort things out. Instead of listening, she said something really mean about a recent client project I had handled. I told her she was being unfair, but she continued to escalate, bringing more people into the argument over messages and trying to shame me in front of them. At that point, I cut the call, blocked her everywhere, and shut her off.

    Now I have over 50 missed blocked calls from her.

    I still want to fix this because I don’t want to lose a friendship over something like this, but it’s exhausting to deal with something like this.

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    #30 Friend Asked Me To Watch Her Cat For A Week, She’s Across Town No Compensation And Then Laughs When I Ask To Use Her Washer

    I think I just want to vent cus I feel a little Upset but anyways y’all tell me

    So my friend, Mika and I have been friends, though not close friends, for about tow years. We met at the gym and really get along, however She often disappears when she’s in a new relationship and hence why we aren’t super close.

    Well recently she came back into my Life and hung out. During this time she asked me to come watch her cat who is 19 years old while she is out of town and to move her car. Mind you, she lives across town and I am just a recent graduate and pretty broke as I am looking for a job. Mika, has a job and is currently living on her own in a nice apartment, though I think struggling with money to pay a high rent.

    I say sure because her cat is sweet and old and I don’t want her to be alone. First she just asks about her cat and then all Of a sudden as it gets closer she then mentions she also needs to move her car during street cleaning. I get it, don’t want a ticket. Mind you, no compensation or pay, not even an offer for some gas $ to do all this and I’m like okay maybe it’s cuz she’s broke.

    She tells me to make myself at home but clean up after myself- which I am very clean. But she does say do not eat any of her food I’m like okay? Lol. I only go over for a few hours each day because I’m pretty busy myself with job searching, friends and my own cat. I also have like on call jobs. She

    I go over and see she has a washing machine and I’m like Oo it’s expensive to wash and my unit doesn’t have one so I have to take ir somewhere. So we FaceTime so she can see her cat and I say hey! Can I bring my laundry here? And she straight up laughs and says “girl I pay the water bill so no. That’s funny”. Tbh I didn’t think it was too much to ask,

    Needless to say I probably won’t ever offer to do anything like this for her ever again. If it was me, I’d offer someone gas, or food or my laundry machine if i could, guess we’re just different.

    #31 She Borrowed My Laptop To Get A Job , Now She Acts Like It’s Hers

    A couple months ago, my roommate’s laptop broke right before she started a remote job. She was freaking out, so she asked to borrow mine for just a few weeks until she could afford her own. I wasn’t using it much at the time, so I said sure. Just trying to help. it’s been over two months she’s been using my laptop every day to work, make money, hold meetings, everything. I finally told her I needed it back for my own stuff. And she hits me with, You’re not even using it for work, so why can’t I keep using it? Like what the hell? She’s literally been making money off something she borrowed, and now she’s acting like I’m wrong for wanting my own shit back. No signs of buying hers. No thank you. Just attitude. Now she’s being cold and passive aggressive like I did something to her.

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    #32 My Fling From 5 Years Ago Is Mad At Me

    I, 28F have been with my current boyfriend John (name changed) for the past three years. He has been my rock, and I hope to marry him.

    5 years ago, I had a fling with a former college mate. Funnily, he shares the same name as my current boyfriend. We went out on two dates, but he never called me after that so I assumed it fizzled. Tbh I'm very glad now that he made no attempt to contact me after the two dates.

    John the fling and I have little to no contact, however we have a few mutual friends. I recently ran into him at a wedding, and was catching up with him. He asked me if I was seeing someone, and I told him I was dating a guy with the same name as his.

    For some godforsaken reason, John the fling was highly offended by this. He said 'if you wanted to end up with a John, I was right there'. (Like people with the same name are interchangeable). I politely reminded him that he never called me back. He said that he was waiting for me to call him, and I never did, so he gave up. I could have called him, but honestly I wasn't feeling it.

    He made a few unwarranted taunts over text after that, and to protect my peace I simply blocked him. No more of that in 2026.

    My boyfriend simply found it amusing and while he has made a joke about it, we've both taken it in a positive spirit.

    PS: not that it matters, but I should clarify that the name is an extremely common name here in India.

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    #33 I’m Banned From My Friends House For Asking To Sit Next To Their Roomate On The Couch

    I live in (drum roll for stereotypes pls) Portland Oregon

    I’d come to find out that mutuals had blocked me and because nothing happened between me and these individuals I decided to ask their roomate what occurred and here’s the story

    *ahem*

    they blocked me because on one occasion, months ago, i had been in the same room as these individuals and a couple others. we were all in the living room. I had walked into the living room and noticed there was only a spot on a couch, next to an acquaintance i’d talked to a couple of times. I didn’t immediately sit down and instead asked “Hey can i sit there?”
    i was told “No” and i was pretty shocked but i just said okay and sat on the floor instead. No pushback, i didn’t make a fuss of any sort. Just sat on the floor and talked to all these people. Conversation was sweet and nothing out of the ordinary.

    Come to find out two people in that room are extremely angry that i “Didn’t respect the acquaintances boundaries” (??) and have now declared im never allowed over and i’m blocked on everything. Not being allowed over is insane because im best friends with their roomate which is why i was there in the first place. I was never ever told about this persons boundaries nor did they ever tell me about them themselves. When told “no” i sat away from this person on the hard ground while they had an entire couch to themselves. A similar incident has never happened after the fact nor was this “incident” ever brought up to me.

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    #34 Friend Forgot My Bday Two Years In A Row But Expects Me To Remember & Acknowledge Hers

    She is in her late 20’s, single & child free. I am in my early 30’s, married & have 1 toddler. We rarely hang out in person but we do text each other almost every single day and I would consider her a close friend, but after yet another forgotten birthday I’m starting to rethink my friendship with her.

    To be clear I don’t expect anything big for my birthday from any of my friends. A text message is all I’d ask, and I don’t even ask for that. I have had several friends send belated birthday texts and apologies for forgetting because they were so busy and honestly I get that and I appreciate the honesty.

    The reason why this bothers me with this friend in particular is because she expects everyone in her life to go all out for her birthday with a week long planned vacation trip, wish lists for gifts with links that she sends people, and obnoxious social media posts, and yet she can’t be bothered to send me a simply happy birthday text??

    She is the type of person to throw a housewarming party every time she moves into a new apartment, which is twice per year. She also didn’t attend my baby shower because she wanted to attend her brothers football game instead, and when I bought a house she didn’t say anything to me. Be so for real right now…. I’m so over it.

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    #35 My Entitled Friends

    My wife and I have friends (also neighbors) that have recently started to act so very entitled.

    The most recent example happened yesterday. We live in a Midwest state but our little village has an amazing fresh fish shop. It’s very well known in our larger city and constantly recognized with awards. The shop is always closed on Mondays.

    Well, last Monday we planned on fish for dinner. Completely forget the day of the week (I’m retired, it happens) and so I pull into the small parking lot for the fish shop. Big sign - CLOSED. Then I realize it’s a Monday. Ok, no big deal, we’ll do fish on Tuesday.

    At that moment our friends walk out of the store with their package of fish. I’m confused and ask “how?” The neighbor wife tells me, “we knew they were closed on Mondays but we pulled in, walked up and saw the owner inside so we knocked and walked in.”

    These people knew the business was closed, pulled into the parking lot anyway, walked up to the front door and saw the owner inside. They walked in to empty refrigerated display cases and assumed they’d be taken care of.

    When I wondered aloud if the owner would do the same for me (we shop there frequently), the neighbor wife tells me, “they’re closed.”

    Apparently not for the entitled people.

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    #36 My “Friend” Won’t Pay Me Back For Drinks Because She Has Bills To Pay

    So I was recently with a good friend of mine and one of her friends from college for the weekend. We went out to bars the first night and each took turns buying rounds for everybody, but the next morning we spent forever trying to figure out who owed what to who so I announced that we should handle our own drinks for the following night, which everyone agreed with. That went mostly to plan except one place towards the end of the night where we all ordered our drinks and then they (drunkenly) went to the bathroom right after ordering. When the bartender came up to me with the drinks and asked for payment, that was when I noticed they were gone, so I just put my card down for all of the drinks not thinking it would be a big deal. Well I spent the next few days reminding them over and over again that they each owed me $15 for these drinks, to which I was met with “yeah ok” but no actual money was sent. For context, these girls are freshly graduated from college paid for by their parents and have been paying rent for the first time in their lives for only a couple of months, while I have handled my own rent/bills for 5 years but currently am living nomadically in my van. So after about a week of hounding them for this money they finally tell me that they won’t be paying me back because they are “broke” and have to save up to pay bills at the end of the month. I try to remind them that all adults have bills to pay and that is not an excuse to not pay me back to which they remind me that I don’t have to pay rent unlike them. Right, because I live in a van they need that $30 wayyy more than me I guess

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    #37 My Entitled Friend Calls Me Creepy For Helping My Sister When She Broke Her Arm

    I(21f) live alone with my sister(15f) and she broke her arm and needs help doing certain things

    The other day when I was helping my sister bathe my friend who lives right next to me shows up to return a movie she borrowed from me. I answered the door and she started asking what I was up to. When I told her that I had been helping my sister bathe since she broke her arm she flipped out. She started calling me a creep and said that I shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near my sister.

    She stormed off and my sister asks if she was doing anything wrong since she heard the conversation. I assured her that she wasn’t. When I arrive at work the next day everyone was giving me dirty looks while talking to my friend(she also works there).

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    #38 Friend Told Me I Shouldn't Get Married Where I Wanted To If Not Everyone Could Attend

    I was planning my wedding years ago and talking to a friend about how we wanted to do it on a boat. Due to it being potentially on a boat, we were limited to the number of guests. She immediately said we were being selfish and should do it in a place that could accommodate everyone; however, it was my dream to have it on a boat and since my fiancé and I were paying for the entire thing we were fixed in our budget.

    Granted, nothing was set in stone because we were only in the beginning planning stages and we were still looking at options, but it rubbed me the wrong way because it was supposed to be about what we wanted and not her, so I ended up ghosting her as a friend.

    We ended up having the wedding on a boat, had a great time with the party going on until the sun came up the next day. So was ITAH, or was she entitled? Still annoys me 20+ years later.

    UPDATE: I do not think of this all the time or harp on it. This was actually the first time I thought of it in years. I think scrolling through posts from Entitled People made me think of it.

    #39 I Was Sick At Home, And My Friend Still Expected Me To Help Her Move

    I came down with a fever and chest congestion — the full viral cocktail. I let my friend know a few days ahead that I wouldn’t be able to help her move anymore. She didn’t respond. The morning of her move, I woke up to five missed calls and a text that said, “If you cared about me at all, you’d be here.” Mind you, I couldn’t even walk to the kitchen without coughing my lungs out. When I called to explain again, she said I was “making excuses” and accused me of always flaking. I’ve helped her with everything in the past — birthdays, breakups, errands, drama. The one time I can’t show up, suddenly I’m a bad friend? That told me everything I needed to know.

    #40 My Entitled Friend Volunteered Me To Dog Sit For Him On New Years Eve And Day

    Hello, I just need to vent and need some feedback about this situation.

    My friend messaged me yesterday asking if I could dog sit for Saturday night and Sunday night (New Years Eve), until Monday as he goes out of town to celebrate. I told him I couldn’t because I had just watched his dog for 2.5 weeks earlier in December and didn’t want my landlord to have a problem with it but I could make just one night work. He said no worries and that he definitely needs someone to watch his dog for 2 nights. I later messaged him and said “I’m sorry I couldn’t help out. I hope you found someone to watch him. Have fun this weekend!” He replied back saying “Thanks!”

    This morning, I got a text from his friend that I barely know asking what time he could drop off the dog to me. Apparently my friend had planned with him that he would watch the dog on Saturday night and I would watch Sunday night.

    Anyways, I felt stressed out after calling him and not hearing from him for 4 hours and then snapped and sent a text letting my friend know that he is selfish for assuming I could just watch his dog, misleading his friend and that he’s screwing around with plans that both his friend and I had made and leaving his responsibilities with us. I decided to end the friendship because this isn’t the first time this has happened where my friend just assumes and volunteers me to help out with things without checking with me. He replied back with letting me know he found someone else to watch the dog for tonight and totally gaslit me about how I felt.

    Was I wrong to snap and end the friendship? I don’t think I am because I don’t want someone like him in my life. He makes me feel like I’m being used and like I’m his assistant (not his friend). He asks me to help clean his house and a bunch of other odd jobs. I think he takes advantage of my helpful and kind personality. I snapped at him because my anger was building up for a while. We have had multiple conversations before about how I feel used.

    What are your thoughts? Needless to say, he kind of ruined today for me as I spent the day in conflict with him. It just ruined my mood completely.

    #41 Friend Got Angry When I Didn't Answer Her Message While I Was At Work

    I was working today from 9am to 2pm. My friend, who knew I was at work, messaged me. When I didnt respond she started getting funny. Sending messages blaming parents, me and then being petty enough to say "you know what, Im not going near that food truck ever, take a hint. I've got my own stuff to deal with on top of this." (the take a hint was without context). Why should I stop working and risk getting fired to message her back because she's going through something. So when I was eventually off work I messaged back "no, how about YOU take a hint. I'm at work, I can't message back when. I'm. Working".

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    #42 Friend Tried To Trick Me Into Babysitting

    This happened long ago, but even after 25 years I can't wrap my head around it. My husband and I were graduate students and we, like most of our friends, lived on a low budget. One of our classmates was engaged to a guy with a lot of money--think hot-shot stockbroker in the late 1990s. He was clearly training her in The Ways of the Entitled. They had a little boy together.

    We didn't see them much because we couldn't afford most of the restaurants or events they suggested. My friend, however, acted like we were just avoiding her no matter how much we reminded her the costs were out of reach for us.

    One Saturday evening, she called and started out with: "We haven't hung out in so long. How about you two come over and we'll get a pizza or something." I said we'd love to come. Then she said, "Great. And after you put [3 yr old] to bed, you can just watch a movie or something."

    I was confused and asked why we would put her son to bed. Weren't we going to hang out? She replied, "Oh, fiancé and I are going to a party in the neighborhood. We'd invite you to come along but the hosts don't even know you and that would be awkward. But we should have time to chat before we leave."

    I said I didn't want to be her free babysitter. She got annoyed and said it wasn't free because they'd get us a pizza. I said 'no thanks' and she was so shocked--"WHAT?! Now you're not coming? What are we supposed to do now?" Keep in mind it had been only about 40 seconds since I figured out she expected us to babysit.

    I imagine she spent the party complaining about the friends who were supposed to watch her kid but bailed on the the last minute.

    #43 Entitled Friend Feels She Deserves To Be Invited To My Birthday As Our Other Friends Are Going

    For my birthday I planned to go to a driving range with some friends.

    The driving range in question allows 6 people to play in a bay but 8 people can attend.

    As a result, I invited 4 of my closest friends and my girlfriend. While out with 2 of these friends I invited our other friend to tag along and explained the couldn’t play. He was fine with this as he isn’t the sporty type but I didn’t plan on inviting an 8 person as I’d feel bad explaining that they could come but wouldn’t be able to play.

    However, when one of my friends I hardly speak to found out about the driving range she got one of my friends invited to message me saying she doesn’t mind not playing.

    I don’t talk to this friend often. The last time we spoke was her asking me for car help then getting annoyed when I wouldn’t get ready at 10pm to come try to sort an issue with her car when I’m not a mechanic and was working the next day.

    Anytime we are out she feels entitled to an invite and will message us privately asking why she wasn’t invited. She has even messaged me when I’ve been out with family asking who I was with and told me she was going to argue with me if I had said some of our friends.

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    #44 Friend Acting Weird Because I Don’t Want To Drive For A 4 Hour Round Trip

    So I have friend A and friend B. Friend B lives in a city 2 hours away and she is having a leaving party as she’s moving abroad and she invited me and A.

    Me and A usually hang out and would be going to visit our friend together. Now I drive but A does not. The thing is I want to enjoy myself that day so decided not to drive to the city. I’ve been the designated driver for me and A and she never offers gas which I didn’t mind In the beginning but for long trips I have to ask her directly. She never offers.

    As I want to drink, have fun and genuinely not dread focusing on the road for 2 hours there and 2 hours back she keeps questioning why I don’t want to drive. I’ve reiterated above and now she’s being weird as if she doesn’t want to go.

    We literally could and I was hoping to take the train there. It’s not that serious. I feel like she doesn’t want to pay for a ticket and was banking on me driving there for free.

    Also another thing A is unemployed. She has been for a few months and has made it her whole personality. She’s on government assistance till she finds a job. I know it’s not enough but it’s not like she’s starving. Plus she likes to brag to me that her friend likes to buy her random things off her Amazon wish list and gushes about it to me which just disgusts me in a way because the friend seems like lovely girl who clearly feels sorry for my friend.

    What shall I do if she says she’s not going anymore? Shall I let B know? The thing is A introduced me to B so I don’t want it to be awkward

    #45 Entitled Friend Claims Me Getting Physically Fit Makes Her Depression Worst

    Hi guys, I've been a lurker in reddit for so long and I finally have the courage to post something.

    I (17,F) am unfit. Though I'm not fat (49 kg), my body is not toned and firm. I admit, I do lack the exercise and so that is why I decided that I'd work out.

    I decided to work out on late January and I could see the little progress that I made. My friend (let's call her A) noticed it too when I posted some pictures of me working out on facebook.

    A is a little on the heavier side. She's a good friend and I've known her since 6th grade. She always tried to exercise and have a healthier diet but usually, she gives up in a week or two.

    A messaged me and here it goes: (I translated the conversation we have in english .)

    A: Hey, I see you're working out. Why would you do that?

    Me: I just wanna get toned lol.

    A: Stop it.

    Me: Stop what?

    A: Stop working out!! You're making my depression worst.

    Me: I'm sorry? How is me working out make you depress?

    A: Don't act like you don't know. Stop flaunting your body and stop exercing you bitch!! If you're really my friend, you'd quit. Stop contributing to my anxiety and depression!!

    Before I could respond, she already blocked me. Well, okay then.

    Edit: So A decided to tell our mutual friends about this and now some of them had been calling me to just give her what she wants and to stop being so insensitive. I don't know what to do anymore.

    Edit 2: So I finally was able to talk to her and she told me that she no longer wants to be friends with someone like me. I apologised that I offended her and even invited her to work out with me but she said her words are final. I'm devastated to think that 5 years of friendship was gone. Thank you so much for your kind words everyone.

    #46 Stopped Being Friends With Someone And They Won’t Leave My House

    I found out one of my friends is fake and talks about me behind my back. I asked her for space and told her she made me uncomfortable, she agreed to this. Less than 24 hours later she showed up at my house and has been hanging out with my younger sister day and night non stop for a week now. I have anxiety leaving my room to use the bathroom or go to the kitchen because I end up running into her.

    I feel uncomfortable in my own home and I don’t know what to do. I asked my parents to ask her to leave but they said they didn’t want to make my sister angry and “you have no right to feel comfortable since you don’t pay rent”. I’ve asked her to leave multiple times but it doesn’t work. I don’t know what sane person would feel comfortable being in someone’s house when they know they aren’t wanted and just ended a friendship with them. I really don’t know where to go from here. I’m having trouble sleeping and doing my homework. Also she has a home and other friends she can be at, she chooses to pretty much live here.

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  • Sunday 12 July 2026 - 07:00

    Stephanie Guo finds plenty of comedy in the small interactions that fill an ordinary day. Her “Little Note Comics” revolve around relationship habits, household negotiations, affectionate teasing, and the wonderfully confusing behavior of dogs. The strips are simple and direct, with expressive characters and dialogue that gets to the joke quickly. Even when a comic leans toward something sweet, there is usually a playful observation waiting at the end to keep it from becoming overly sentimental.

    “Little Note Comics” originally grew from doodles Guo left as love notes for her partner, Julie. As readers may remember from our previous feature of her work here on Bored Panda, their relationship and the contrasting personalities within their household continue to provide much of the inspiration. That personal foundation gives the comics their warmth, while the situations remain recognizable to anyone who has shared a home with a partner, a pet, or both.

    Scroll down to see the latest “Little Note Comics,” and let us know which relationship or pet moment felt the most familiar.

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  • Sunday 12 July 2026 - 04:00

    Adopt a cat, they said. It'll be fun, they said. But those who have actually done it know that the fun part doesn't always begin the second you bring your furry friend home. It can take days, weeks, months or even years for a rescued cat to settle into their new home, and learn to trust, eat, love and play again.

    While shelter life is no paradise for any animal, adoption can also come with its fair share of trauma, anxiety and fear for cats. It's a massive and overwhelming change that's not always easy for a new pet owner to navigate. But if you stick it out, adopting Mr or Mrs Whiskers can turn out to be one of the best and most rewarding decisions of your life. Seeing them eventually glow up and gather their confidence is nothing short of amazing.

    People have been sharing the before-and-after pics of their rescued cats, and many might melt your heart. It was a really difficult task but Bored Panda has selected the most adorable photos from a thread of many for you to purr through. Don't be surprised if you feel inspired to head to your local shelter later to adopt a pet of your own.

    #1 2024 vs. 2026, Rescued From The Streets, Meet Meadow 🩵

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    Millions of cats enter shelters in the United States every single year. Sadly, some never make it out alive. According to the ASPCA, around 2.2 million cats were adopted in 2025, 362,000 were returned to their owner or the field, 376,000 were transferred to other organizations, and 277,000 were euthanized.

    There are loads of reasons cats end up in shelters across the world. Some are found on the streets as strays. Others are surrendered because their owners can't afford them, are moving, or simply can't 'handle' them. The latter, say experts, is often down to a general lack of animal care education.

    #2 2022 vs. 2026

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    #3 2023 vs. 2026 🥰

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    According to experts at Cold Nose College, cat behavioral problems, especially inappropriate urination (missing the litter box), are consistently cited as a top reason cats are relinquished. Other behavioral factors include cat-to-cat aggression, biting, and destructive scratching.

    "Just like a child, animals do not learn how to be good' all on their own. They need positive guidance and to be taught how to be a well-mannered member of a family," says Cyn Demers from the Saving Grace Humane Society. "If more people had access to training classes or basics on the pet they were getting, it would lead to more cohesive households and less animals being surrendered due to their innate nature as a different species."

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    Adopting a cat can be an incredibly rewarding experience and comes with many pros. Firstly, you’ll be saving a kitty from life in a shelter by providing them with a loving and warm home. And by adopting from a rescue centre, you’ll be assisted by trained staff who know each of the cats well enough to find the right match.

    "A shelter will always assess your lifestyle to make sure it is suited to the wellbeing and needs of the cat, and will be able to answer any questions you may have," say the experts from Royal Canin, a global pet nutrition brand.

    #7 2021 - 2026

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    #8 I Met This Kitty On The Exact Day I Found My Other Kitty, Only A Year Later. It's Just Fate

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    #9 2021vs2026

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    Adopting is often also cheaper than buying from a breeder. “Shelter cats are usually treated for parasites, examined by a vet and are very often sterilised and vaccinated before you take them home,” notes Royal Canin's team, adding that most shelters will ask for an affordable financial contribution as an adoption fee.

    They suggest asking a lot of questions before deciding on the purr-fect kitty. Find out the cat's age, what its life was like before the shelter. Staff may or may not know the answer but it's worth asking anyway. Also ask if the cat is comfortable being left alone, and whether they have any unusual behavior or if there’s anything you should be aware of.

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    You might also want to know how the cat reacts to children and/or other animals, and whether they are used to going outside. If you do have other pets at home, you may want to ask the shelter if they can help organize a meet-and-greet.

    Experts advise that you spend some time with the cat you intend to adopt, before making a final commitment. "Try to see the cat several times before adopting it and spend some time allowing it to get to know you," explains the Royal Canin site.

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    When it comes to bringing your newly adopted cat home, there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, give him or her space and a place to hide when they feel overwhelmed. The cat might not show you the immediate affection you're craving for and it's best to follow their lead by letting them come to you first. Don't smother them with love and cuddles, as hard as it may be.

    "After adoption, your new cat wants a safe place to observe the scene until they’re comfortable enough to explore," reveals the team at Rover. "Make sure these spaces are pet-safe; you don’t want them getting stuck in a wall."

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    "Your cat needs your presence to get familiar with you, but at a distance. Respect their boundaries by keeping yourself in the same room as your cat without invading their personal bubble," advises Rover. "You can read a book, stream your favorite show, or take a phone call (many cats are reassured by voices). Eventually, your adopted cat will come to understand that you are safe."

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    #20 Feb 2026 vs. Jun 2025 🐱

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    According to Rover's site, a cat will let you know when they're ready for all the love you have to offer. Dilated pupils, flattened ears, and a rapidly twitching tail are signs that the cat is still nervous. But if the cat starts rubbing up against you or puts out a playful paw, it's inviting you into its space.

    When they're ready, don't be afraid to play with them. It's great for exercise and even better for bonding.

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    #28 Don't Buy, Always Always Adopt A Street Cat

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    #35 She Was Always Being Forgotten To Be Fed By Her Owners So We Offer Her Some Food She May Like And Yeah... She Warmed Up To Us And Not Aggressive Anymore

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    #47 2024-2026 Dolly Likes To Be In A Purse, Or Your Sweater, Or On Top Of You

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    #64 Awwww 🥺 Reminds Me Of Our Little Eleven. Sweetest Little Thing 💖

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  • Sunday 12 July 2026 - 00:00

    If you’ve ever asked a pet parent to choose between you and their pet, there’s a good chance you already know how that story ends. For many people, pets aren’t “just animals”—they’re family. They’re loyal companions, emotional support systems, and the ones who stick by us through some of life’s toughest moments. Whether it’s a dog greeting you at the door after a long day or a cat curling up beside you when you need comfort most, those bonds run incredibly deep.

    That’s exactly what happened in today’s story. One woman absolutely adored her two pet cats, both of whom had helped her through some of the most difficult periods of her life. So, when she got engaged, she made it clear from the very beginning that her beloved pets would be moving in with them. But not long after the couple started living together, her fiancé gave her a shocking ultimatum: she had just four days to “get rid of” one of her cats. Keep reading to find out how the situation unfolded.

    Many pet owners share incredibly strong emotional bonds with their pets

    A bride-to-be holds her cat, while another cat walks on the couch, questioning her engagement after a fiancé ultimatum.

    Image credits: Helena Lopes / Unsplash (not the actual photo)

    A woman was left heartbroken after her fiancé demanded she rehome one of her cats before they started married life together

    Screenshot of text about a bride-to-be questioning her engagement after her fiancé issues an ultimatum about her cat.

    Screenshot of text about a bride-to-be and her cat, a long-haired boy Julius, and a short-haired girl Elena, questioning her engagement.

    Screenshot of text about a bride-to-be questioning her engagement after her fiancé issues an ultimatum about her cat, as he dislikes pets.

    Screenshot of text about a bride-to-be questioning her engagement due to fiancé's ultimatum about her cat and pet hair in a small apartment.

    A screenshot of text describing a fiancé issuing an ultimatum about his partner's cat, impacting their engagement.

    A text screenshot about a bride-to-be refusing to give up her cats, causing tension in her engagement.

    A text screenshot from a distressed bride-to-be questioning if her engagement is ending over a cat ultimatum.

    A text screenshot explaining the fiancé's intention to send the cat to a shelter, affecting the engagement.

    A man and woman discussing a cat ultimatum that's impacting their engagement, looking serious at a table.

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    A screenshot of a Reddit post where a bride-to-be questions her engagement after her fiancé issues an ultimatum about her cat.

    A screenshot of a Reddit post where a bride-to-be questions her engagement after her fiancé issues an ultimatum about her cat.

    A screenshot of a Reddit post where a bride-to-be questions her engagement after her fiancé issues an ultimatum about her cat.

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    The woman provided additional context about her fiancé and her cats

    A screenshot of a Reddit post where a bride-to-be questions her engagement after her fiancé issues an ultimatum about her cat.

    A screenshot of a Reddit post where a bride-to-be questions her engagement after her fiancé issues an ultimatum about her cat.

    A screenshot of a Reddit comment where a user questions why the engagement issue about her cat was not brought up earlier.

    Research suggests that pet ownership can lower stress levels and improve emotional well-being

    Whether someone chooses to have a pet or not is a deeply personal decision. Just like any lifestyle choice, pet ownership comes with its own set of responsibilities, challenges, and rewards. There’s the daily feeding, grooming, vet visits, and, yes, the occasional fur-covered couch. But for millions of people around the world, the positives far outweigh the inconveniences. Research has consistently shown that pets can help reduce stress and anxiety, ease feelings of loneliness, provide unconditional love and emotional support, create a calming presence at home, and even give people a greater sense of purpose. After all, there’s something incredibly comforting about knowing that no matter what kind of day you’ve had, someone is always excited to see you walk through the front door.

    Pets don’t just benefit our emotional health; they can also encourage healthier lifestyles. One study found that more than 60% of dog owners meet the recommended weekly amount of physical activity. That means they’re getting at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise every week, simply because their furry companion needs regular walks. Many owners even say their dogs motivate them to leave the house on days when they’d rather stay in bed. Those daily walks often turn into opportunities to explore parks, meet neighbors, enjoy fresh air, and build healthier routines. In many ways, dogs become the most persistent (and perhaps the cutest) personal trainers anyone could ask for.

    But here’s something even more interesting. Traditionally, pets were often viewed as companions within families that already had children. They were considered an addition to the household rather than a central part of it. Today, however, researchers are noticing a significant shift. As birth rates decline in many countries and family structures continue to change, pets are increasingly taking on much larger roles in people’s lives. It’s becoming more common to hear people refer to themselves as “dog moms” or “cat dads,” and while those labels may sound playful, they reflect a genuine emotional connection. Increasingly, pets aren’t simply living alongside families; they’re becoming an essential part of what family means.

    Several broader demographic changes help explain why this is happening. In many developed countries, marriage rates, fertility rates, and even household sizes have declined over the past few decades. At the same time, more people are living alone or spending longer periods of adulthood without partners or children. As a result, pets are often filling roles that might once have been occupied by spouses, siblings, or children. They become trusted companions, sources of emotional comfort, and loyal members of the household. While they certainly don’t replace human relationships entirely, they often help ease feelings of isolation and provide a level of companionship that’s difficult to put into words.

    Research supports just how deeply people value these relationships. According to Psychology Today, 77% of dog and cat owners say their pet is a family member “just like anyone else”. Similarly, Pew Research found that nearly all dog owners in the United States consider their canine companions to be important members of the family. In fact, in some countries, dogs now outnumber children. That statistic alone highlights just how dramatically society’s relationship with pets has evolved. For millions of households, caring for a pet isn’t viewed as a hobby or luxury; it’s simply part of everyday family life.

    Shifting family dynamics and growing social isolation have strengthened the emotional role pets play in people’s lives

    Animal behavior researcher Enikő Kubinyi has spent years studying this growing bond between humans and their pets at ELTE Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest. In a paper published in Current Directions in Psychological Science, Kubinyi explores why these relationships have become so meaningful. She argues that the parent-child-like bond many people develop with their dogs is driven by both biology and culture. Humans have evolved with a natural instinct to nurture and care for others. At the same time, modern society has changed dramatically, with smaller families, fewer children, and increasing social isolation. Together, these biological instincts and cultural shifts have helped strengthen the emotional role pets now play in our lives.

    Kubinyi explains this idea even further, saying, “Many people now live without close family ties or regular interaction with children. For example, in recent years, nearly 90% of adults in Hungary do not spend any time caring for young children, although our species is biologically adapted to cooperative child-rearing. Yet the psychological need to nurture and connect hasn’t disappeared.” In other words, while society has changed, our emotional wiring hasn’t. People still seek meaningful connections, opportunities to care for someone, and relationships built on trust and affection. For many, pets naturally step into that space, offering companionship without judgment and affection without conditions.

    At the end of the day, pets mean different things to different people. For some, they’re loyal companions who brighten everyday life. For others, they’re emotional anchors who helped them survive grief, loneliness, anxiety, or some of life’s darkest moments. That’s why asking someone to give up a beloved pet is rarely as simple as giving away an object. It often feels more like losing a close friend or family member. While every household has to find arrangements that work for everyone, it’s also important to recognize the emotional significance pets hold in so many people’s lives. Understanding that bond is often the first step toward finding compassionate solutions.

    Coming back to this particular story, it’s easy to understand why the woman felt so heartbroken. She had made it clear from the very beginning of the relationship that her two cats would always be part of the package, and her fiancé had known about them long before they moved in together. That’s why his sudden ultimatum came as such a shock. Relationships naturally involve compromise, but many people felt this demand crossed a line—especially when it involved a pet that had been part of her life for years. Others also questioned why the issue wasn’t raised more seriously before they became engaged. Pandas, what are your thoughts? Was the fiancé being reasonable about living conditions, or was asking her to give up one of her beloved cats simply too much?

    Several commenters encouraged the woman to leave her fiancé

    A screenshot of a Reddit comment with the text DUMP HIM regarding the engagement ultimatum about her cat.

    A screenshot of a Reddit comment advising the bride-to-be on her engagement, noting her cats safety and his testing.

    A screenshot of a Reddit comment suggesting to end the engagement, emphasizing pets as family, not random animals.

    A screenshot of a Reddit comment advising the bride-to-be to dump him and board her cats temporarily, fearing for the cats safety.

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    A comment suggests a bride-to-be end her engagement due to the fiancé's ultimatum about her cat.

    A comment supports ending an engagement to avoid further control after a fiancé's cat ultimatum.

    A comment strongly advises a bride-to-be against marriage due to a fiancé's lack of respect regarding her cat.

    A comment warns a bride-to-be about her fiancé's controlling behavior and the safety of her cat.

    A Reddit comment advising a bride-to-be against sacrificing her pet cat after her fiancé issues an ultimatum.

    A Reddit comment discussing a fiancé's disrespect towards a bride-to-be over an ultimatum about her cat.

    A Reddit comment suggesting the bride-to-be's engagement should end due to her fiancé's cat ultimatum.

    A Reddit comment urging a bride-to-be to end her engagement rather than give up her beloved cat.

    A Reddit comment from a user sharing their divorce experience, warning a bride-to-be about her fiancé's cat ultimatum.

    A Reddit comment advises ending an engagement if a fiancé issues an ultimatum about a cat, prioritizing the cat's safety.

    A Reddit comment suggests preparing for a cat to 'get out' or 'have an accident' if a fiancé issues an ultimatum.

  • Sunday 12 July 2026 - 00:00

    There are so many advanced technologies that feel almost like magic. Smartphones. Airplanes. Robotic surgery. Virtual reality. Robot vacuums zooming around your local supermarket. And... 3D printing. No matter how much time goes by, we still can't get over how cool it is that you can quickly make almost any three-dimensional object that you envision from the comfort of your own home.

    We want to celebrate the brightest and most brilliant creators and hobbyists out there who have come up with some truly inspiring 3D printed designs. So, we're featuring our favorite projects and designs from the awesome '3D Printing' online community to show you what’s possible with a bit of imagination, patience, and out-of-the-box thinking.

    #1 3D Printed A Pot For My New Bonsai Tree

    My wife got me a dwarf jade bonsai for father day, unfortunately it came in a cracked pot. I decided to print the living pot to put the bonsai in. My wife painted and decorated it! What do you think?

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    #2 Tape Dispenser - Snail

    I always thought regular small dispensers looked like snails. So I made one and it turns out really cute. My wife and son really love this.

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    #3 There Is A Baby Shower Coming Up For One Of The Supervisors At A Chemistry Lab O Work At. Printed These For The Occasion

    Crochet look labware! These were long prints but I’m super happy how they turned out. PLA for all. Corks and the test tube stand are wood fiber PLA.

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    3D printing essentially involves taking a digital file and then using that info to layer various materials like plastics, composites, or bio-materials to create whatever object you want, with whatever properties you want. Size, texture, material, color, rigidity, flexibility, etc—everything is up for grabs.

    The 3D printing industry is predicted to be worth a jaw-dropping $84 billion by 2029 as the technology’s capabilities continue to soar. This continued spread of 3D printing tech makes it highly likely that you and I will, eventually, interact with products, homes, buildings, toys, prosthetics, medical models and implants made with this tech.

    To say that we’re excited for the future of this tech is underselling things.

    #4 Printed An Insect Water Station For Some Thirsty Boys In Europe, Had My First Visitor After A Few Minutes

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    #5 New Moon

    Just finished my moon nightlight. Adaptive layers, cotton white pla, ender 3. I haven't packaged the print files for distribution yet.

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    #6 I Turned My Workshop Key In To A Chainsaw

    This is the silliest thing I've ever made xD
    When I first fantasized about getting a 3D printer I always thought about all the useful things I could print with it, like replacement parts, etc. But ever since I got it, I catch myself having way to much fun making useless funny stuff :)

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    One of the coolest things about this tech is that it completely shifts timelines. If you urgently need protective medical gear (like healthcare workers did during the pandemic) or a niche replacement part for an important piece of machinery, you can, effectively, use a 3D printer to get what you need instantly instead of waiting days, weeks, or months.

    Meanwhile, companies can use this speed to iterate on prototypes and test out products incredibly quickly.

    #7 Just Finished Printing And Painting This Celtic Wolf Head. Super Happy With How The Copper Details Came Out!

    Printed this vertical on my setup to get all the clean details on the knotwork. For the finish, I went with a dark base and used a dry brushing technique to make the copper and silver elements really pop.
    What do you guys think of the look?

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    #8 In Response To The Caesar Pen Holder, I Present My Kitchen Knife Block!

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    #9 I Made A Desk Corner Lamp

    I made a large wooden one of these for my living room last year and decided making a mini one was the perfect way to learn cad.
    This is my first original design: a simple, minimalist corner desktop LED lamp. It’s designed to sit neatly in a corner and cast a soft, indirect glow on the wall. The lamp uses a cheap $7 LED strip from Amazon and prints in one piece, sitting at 10inches tall.

    © Photo: RichPhilosopher

    3D printing can be incredibly efficient, quick, economical, and even eco-friendly. The technology has come a long way over the past few decades since it was created.

    Even though the hype surrounding 3D printing has dimmed, the tech has proven to be very solid. It is practical and commercially viable in the manufacturing and automotive industries.

    It is now used in a wide range of niches, from mass manufacturing and medicine to everyday maintenance (e.g., part replacement), hobbyist DIY, and even art.

    #10 So My Teenager Wanted A Headphone Stand

    .. and he’s really into Breaking Bad at the moment. Mike is (was) his favorite character.
    Esun PLA+ Bone, P1S, 23.5 hrs.

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    #11 My Girlfriend Lives In An Apartment Where An Anonymous Neighbor Is Leaving Some Of Their 3D Printed Objects On The Stair Banisters. Here Are Some Of The Recent Ones

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    #12 My Friends Showed Me Their 7 Yr Old Son's Drawing. 2 Months Later, I Surprised Him With The Real Thing

    My friends showed me a sketch their 7 year old son, Teddy, had drawn. I immediately knew I wanted to turn this zap ray into a real thing for him, while keeping and expanding on all of the different details he had envisioned in his original concept.
    Teddy's vision was for the zap ray to transport him in and out of the TV so he can meet the characters in one of his favourite shows, Dragon Ball. So of course, he would also need a way to remotely control it (last pic).
    Two months later, this is what I surprised him with (my cat, Cosmo, for scale!).

    © Photo: xxMILKSTEAKSxx

    The ‘3D Printing’ online community has been inspiring and amusing the internet with awesome designs and projects for the past 16 years, since early 2010. It is one of the most popular 3D printing communities on the internet, with a whopping 1.1 million weekly visitors and 25k weekly contributions on the subreddit.

    The moderators of the awesome and friendly community emphasize that this is a place for everyone, amateur and veteran alike. It is a community “where makers of all skill levels and walks of life can learn about and discuss 3D printing and development of 3D printed parts and devices.”

    #13 My Doom Tda Suit

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    #14 The Scale Map Of The USA Is Complete!

    This project has been a work in progress for the better part of 9 months, I've been slowly printing each state as I have the time. Finally added Alaska today to complete the map.
    Because each one is (on average) less than 10mm thick, this whole project actually didn't use that much filament (my best estimate is 3-4kg).
    The scale of Hawaii is a little larger than it should be; the iteration of files I was using had the scaling a little off and I didn't notice until it was finished printing. Haven't decided if it's worth re-printing yet.

    © Photo: JProc5701

    #15 It’s Luigi!

    © Photo: tormunds_beard

    Earlier, Bored Panda interviewed Germany-based computer vision engineer Sricharan Chiruvolu. He was kind enough to share his thoughts on 3D printing, including its applications and upsides, with our team.

    He emphasized that 3D printing has affected the common consumer goods market, allowing for more personalized, custom-made items, whether you’re talking about phone cases or prosthetics.

    “Also, it [3D printing] helps to bring down the production cost for a few products, giving customers more access to distinctive designs,” the expert told us earlier.

    One huge upside of this technology is that it cuts the costs of creating prototypes. This way, businesses can quickly and cheaply test new products, parts, and designs.

    #16 Designed And Printed My Dog A Custom Stainless Steel Dog Collar

    © Photo: Brk_Haus

    #17 I 3D Printed A Life Sized Trex On A Sidewinder X2

    This was actually for last Halloween but I put it back up this year. Someone was saying Reddit might be interested in it. Feel free to ask any questions.
    Wife also suggested I try to get some sort of Guinness book of world record on this. I don’t know how one would do that so if anyone had any ideas let me know.

    © Photo: whelmed1

    #18 Remember The Droideka I Showed You All? This It Now

    © Photo: Safetymanual

    “It has brought about faster distribution of prototypes, thus hastening market entry for new products, while on-demand creation has also prolonged product life for many consumers,” Chiruvolu explained.

    “Through 3D printing, waste can be reduced by using only the required materials for each product; it also supports local production that could reduce transit-related emissions.”

    #19 Remembered I Have Free Will And A Printer The Other Day So... Big Breadclip

    © Photo: sgtsteelhooves

    #20 "3D Printers Are A Waste Of Money!". Oh Yeah? Well

    The bottom of my deodorant broke and there was still like a quarter of it left. So I grabbed my $50 calibers and took some measurements.
    Then I fired up my $2000/year CAD program on my $3000 computer and designed a replacement in a few minutes.
    I then used the FREE slicer that came with my $1500 3D printer and after 20 minutes, I had a 15 cent replacement.
    This saved nearly $2 in deodorant that I would have had to throw away.
    All said and done I saved I saved -$6548.15!
    Totally worth it! Engineering School really has helped me save money!

    © Photo: notwhoyouthinkmaybe

    #21 Got Sick And Tired Of Coworkers Stealing My Ketchup

    Got sick and tired of coworkers stealing my ketchup so I designed a lock to keep them out.

    © Photo: Herman0315

    “Many materials used in 3D printing are recyclable or biodegradable, thus offering green alternatives; through simplifying maintenance processes, this technology can help prolong the life of products. This helps reduce overall waste and promotes a circular economy mindset where materials are reused and repurposed rather than discarded.”

    #22 Absolutely Blown Away By Wood Pla, This Might Be My New Favorite Thing

    Made a dice tower & box for a friend and wow I'm just blown away by this filament. it's amazing how with just a little bit of work how much this passes for real wood. Model by Platcham

    © Photo: JimmySkene

    #23 I Printed A Tow Ball Cover

    © Photo: S1lentA0

    #24 Faded Girl Statue

    © Photo: anhduy2508

    Meanwhile, there’s lots of potential for 3D printing to rapidly revolutionize healthcare and medicine, too.

    “Advances in bioprinting could make it possible to 3D print organs for transplantation, and more complex medical items will be made using improved multi-material printing,” the expert told Bored Panda.

    That’s on top of the benefits for industry.

    #25 I Made Ancient Rome As A Printable Miniature. Looking For Some Feedback

    Been working on ancient city models lately and finally finished Rome.
    Trying to find the right balance between detail and printability was probably the hardest part.
    Curious what you guys think. Anything you'd change?

    © Photo: 3DEMP

    #26 Printed A Mold, Poured Food-Safe Silicone, And Made A Chocolate Bar With My Logo 🍫

    © Photo: met-Sander

    #27 Peak Laziness Achieved: I 3D Printed A Hand So I Don't Have To Use My Own

    I got tired of the grueling physical labor of raising my arm every time the sun was in my eyes, so I designed a wearable face hand. It features a fully adjustable strap and provides 100% autonomous sun shading.
    Is it stupid? Yes. Does it actually work flawlessly? Also yes.

    © Photo: Dry-Pay6654

    “Larger build volumes and faster printing rates will enable 3D printing to be a practical choice for mass manufacturing, opening up previously unheard-of possibilities in a variety of industries. Envision entire neighborhoods filled with quickly and effectively built 3D-printed homes, transforming the housing market and tackling problems like disaster relief and affordable housing,” Chiruvolu mused.

    “Furthermore, there is even more potential when artificial intelligence and 3D printing are combined. AI is able to optimize designs for material efficiency, strength, and weight, resulting in products that are not only highly functional and sustainable but also inventive.”

    #28 3D Printed Hobby Desk Storage Wall

    Finally finished printing the last few custom parts for my hobby desk storage walls. The base pieces are the Multiboard project. Really loved the way the paint racks turned out. I think dedicated bottle holder racks that are more popular in style would have been far less versatile. I'm also really happy with the gridfinity shelf that holds my small tools that get used frequently. Much more convenient to pull the small organizer off the wall, into the desk, and use the tools right there. I was worried about the weight of the large bottles of various paint liquids on top of the drawers, but those are very solid. I think the only part I'm not in love with is that I didn't have a vision of the whole thing when I started, so it's printed in a mishmash of various blues instead of a unified color theme... Oh well, maybe v2.0

    © Photo: GamerDadDCO

    #29 Painted A Fox With My Sister :)

    © Photo: FitForThrone

    #30 The Print That Got Me A Job

    I went from unemployed graduate to now working at a pretty sweet job!
    As we all know job markets are pretty rough around the world especially in the UK for new grads.
    So I started off offering 3D printing as a service as well as selling on Etsy to support myself.
    I also help out occasionally in my local community and a local property manager needed a statue for the front of his building!
    I took a 3d scan of an existing statue with my iPhone then re modelled it with nomad and fusion.
    I did basic FEA of the cut blocks at the base and adjusted the infill to be a bit stronger towards the base as the total weight sits around 30-40kg of PETG (I cannot remember the exact weight now as this was 3 months ago)
    Total print time was a bit over 1200 hours and took over 15 days of straight printing (very little failures or re-prints needed). The entire print was joined together with a mix of industrial glue (I think the name was CT something) plastic welder, filler, 3D pen and of course the mighty solder to help clean up some rough edges. The base half of the statue is screwed to the building as I just used Bambu slicer to add holes in all the blocks.
    My total spend on material was £230ish and I was paid £1000. (Yeah I was definitely underpaid but this was my first and maybe my last time doing something this big!)
    Safe to say the guy was super impressed and asked if I needed a job as to put it in his words: if you can design and print a statue, you can handle spreadsheets and talking to people.
    For anyone concerned about weather or longevity. It’s covered in thick coats of paint and clear coats to finish it off.
    To note: the manager did say he was quoted 3 months and £2.5k for plaster which is why he wanted a faster solution and turned to 3d printing.
    To anyone really concerned about longevity, property folk don’t really care and just want the job done quick and dirty as it’s not really their concern in 10-20 years time. Hence why I was lowballed at £1k🤣

    © Photo: Main-Fly-3977

    We’d love to hear your thoughts, so why not join the conversation at the bottom of this post, once you’ve upvoted your favorite pics here?

    Which of these 3D printed designs did you like the most? Have you ever used a 3D printer to create something cool?

    Share your opinions, compliments, and—if you have ‘em—photos of the 3D designs that you’re most proud of in the comments. We can’t wait to see what you’ve made and what you have to say.

    #31 Got An Mri And Printed My Own Brain

    It was really easy to do with brain2print.org. Just took 23.5h to print..

    © Photo: Maarten16

    #32 Handheld Mushroom Grow Kit I Designed

    I wanted to make a mushroom grow kit that was fun to hold. The orange "air ring" holds a swappable hygrometer to measure humidity and temperature. There's 8 air holes that are opened and closed by twisting the outer ring.

    © Photo: lebrilla

    #33 Office Chair Wheel Guards To Safe Your Cables And Pets

    After running over a cable one time too many, I decided to design some wheel guards for my office chair.
    I tried a few different design approaches such as wheel covers, but in the end, this simple ring design proved superior to all others.

    © Photo: EltonSchmidt

    #34 My Brother And I Designed Our Own 3D-Printed Metal Watch

    A few years ago, u/raceking37 and I decided to create our own digital watch. The project was inspired by a few vintage HDSP-2000 LED matrix displays that we had acquired. These displays were first introduced in the 1970s and have a really unique look, especially under a microscope (as shown in the last image). They're quite difficult to photograph with my phone, though, so they look much nicer in person than they do in these photos. The watch uses an ATTINY1616 microcontroller. The metal case of the watch is SLM 3D-printed in stainless steel.

    © Photo: Theking3737

    #35 Quick Sunday Project To Stop Lid Avalanches

    Was annoyed by the unexpected avalanches from the cupboard and designed this lid holder for the Ikea 365+ lids. It can be installed either with sticky tape or with two screws.

    © Photo: DonMahallem

    #36 Showcase My 3D Printed Chair

    Showcase my 3d print chair
    This is a 3D printed chair designed using topology optimization. The manufacturing process used six FDM printers and the chair was polished and painted carefully. I love this work because this is meaningful to my life.

    © Photo: Willing-Pianist-7549

    #37 First 3D Printed Drive-Thru Only Starbucks In The Country!

    © Photo: BabysFirstRobot

    #38 3D Printed PC Case

    After months of work, I'm delighted to be able to present the Mk01: a 3D-printed mid-tower PC case !
    A PC case for mini ITX and micro ATX motherboards, customizable, upgradeable, with a retro futuristic, minimalist and playful design!
    For ventilation and airflow, it can accommodate two 120mm fans on the front. The top and bottom are perforated for improved cooling. At the rear, you can add an 80 mm fan for extraction.
    All the pc parts fit together like a jigsaw puzzle and are screwed together. The outer parts of the pc are magnetized. You can open the pc at any time, without unscrewing, change the pc’s style without reprinting the complete case, print custom parts
    What do you think of it?

    © Photo: Dependent-Sugar-4984

    #39 This Is Exactly Why I Bought A Printer Two Months Ago

    Finished printing a heavily modified PC case I’ve been working on and wanted to share the result here since the whole thing was printed on my Bambu P1S.

    The design started from an FF04-style case, but I ended up modifying it quite a bit to fit modern hardware and my own layout ideas. It’s now housing my main gaming SFF PC, so this thing is fully functional and not just a display print. So many iterations of parts as well in the last photo lol.

    Printed in Polymaker HT PLA GF, and overall I’m really happy with how clean the panels and structural parts came out. The P1S handled the job surprisingly well considering the number of large parts involved.

    Honestly though, printing something this size really made me want a larger-format printer someday, especially something like a Prusa CORE One XL with the toolchanger/index system, just to avoid splitting parts so much and to experiment more with multi-material setups.

    Still dialing in some finishing touches, but the case is basically done now and running daily.

    © Photo: AudiblyTacit

    #40 Fully 3D Printed Life Size Horus

    5 months and 1752 individual 3d printed pieces later, I have a Horus Lupercal.
    Quick stats:
    Total tip top height: 14’ 5” | 4.4m
    Top of Horus’s head: 11’ 9” | 3.6m
    Human: 5’ 5” | 165cm
    Why not paint him before assembling? This isn’t a mini 😁. A practical was the only way to see what issues will pop up, if it can even support itself, if something will break or if I need to reinforce something. Better for something to happen now, than to waste weeks painting only to find out it all falls apart.
    He is missing his talon, but a combination of me not thinking through access and not enough floor height, I could not add it yet. Even the Worldbreaker is at a slightly higher level due to the pallets. It’s not flush in the arm. So I had to use cords to hold it for now.
    I did have to saw a portion of his leg armor off as it was interfering with his forearm. These things I couldn’t account for in theory.
    His arms and pauldrons are held in place with rods, hooks and a massive heavy duty turnbuckle. Basically the same exact set up in my space marine, but beefier.
    There is no additional support in his legs. Just straight up hollow plastic.
    I will have a more detailed post in the future regarding cost, filament, weight, waste and other technical details for this project.

    © Photo: HammerDoris40k

    #41 Y'all Know How Obama Always Says "Let Me Be Clear"?

    Aell we finally made it. An Obama that is perfectly clear
    My friend and I printed this on a Elegoo Mars 2 pro

    © Photo: Chrisrdouglas

    #42 Toyota Wanted $50 For This, So I Designed And Printed My Own For $3

    © Photo: PrintProfile12

    #43 3D Printed Bicycle Brake Levers, Because Why Not

    I'm currently developing brake levers from PA612-CF co-tested within our local DH and enduro scene. What started out as a wild idea in our friend group has seen many trail days, even a few crashes, but all prototypes are still holding up today.

    © Photo: netflickz13

    #44 Earthworm Jim With Junk City Base

    © Photo: SanDiegoSavage00

    #45 3D Printed Marching Tenor And Snare Pads

    Here are some pictures of Practice Pads I designed and 3d printed.
    Materials are PLA for the base and TPU for the pad.

    © Photo: Billdo1138

    #46 My A1 Decided To Print The Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster

    © Photo: WarDwarfons

    #47 Just Installed. Expecting Positive Early Morning Feedback From My Wife. Wish Me Luck!

    © Photo: GreazySweet

    #48 I Charged Her $100 For This

    9 plates, 2kgs filament, 80+ hrs print time. All on A1 Mini. Also about 3 failed plates.

    © Photo: Remote_Fisherman_469

    #49 My Penholder Obsession Came Back

    © Photo: ThrowAwaySalmon1337

    #50 Why Have I Overlooked Suction Cups For So Long?

    I needed something to hang my dish cloths on, so they could dry out. At first, I thought about using tape, but then I realized that I could probably attach them with suction cups so I could easily remove them when I’m cleaning… and it worked perfectly!
    I’m definitely going to consider using suction cups more often in my projects where it makes sense!

    © Photo: ctallc

    #51 You Wouldn't Print A Door?

    © Photo: neotoy

    #52 Happy New Year!

    © Photo: skatermario3

    #53 Charging Stand For Pebble Time 2

    It's so easy and quick to charge, but I thought it could use a bit of extra flair. So I designed a watch stand that doubles as a charger. The cable hides inside the charger through a cavity in the hollow stand. I had some 95A TPU that closely matched the blue silicone band, so decided to use that to make a non-slip foot!

    © Photo: acegard

    #54 I, Too, Have Designed A Simple Belt Organizer

    It's guaranteed to be hated by everyone else. Any recommendations for better fingers are welcome.

    © Photo: klevenick

  • Sunday 12 July 2026 - 00:00

    It’s rarely a bad time for a good meme, unless you are in the middle of landing a plane or just in traffic. If you’re reading this while doing any of that, please stop. Otherwise, warm up your thumb and get ready to enjoy this bounty from the internet.

    The “Xavier” Facebook page is home to both hilarious memes and unhinged replies that netizens adore, so we’ve gathered the best of both. Get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and leave your best attempt at a reply in the comments section down below.

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  • Sunday 12 July 2026 - 00:00

    We’re pretty lucky to live in a world where almost anything we need is just a few clicks away. Whether we’re looking for a flower vase in the perfect shade of blue or socks covered in tiny frogs, chances are we can find the exact item online. Still, most of what we buy is mass-produced, which makes creating something with your own hands feel especially meaningful.

    Below, we gathered some of the most beautiful crafts and DIY projects shared on the Something I Made subreddit. From impressive paintings to clothes that took hours of work to bring to life, these posts show just how much care and talent can go into putting a piece together from scratch. Check them out, and don’t forget to upvote your favorites.

    #1 I Decorated The Side Of My New Shed With Trees Made From Old Fence Boards

    © Photo: ribbitmaker

    #2 Manta Ray Ceramic Sconce I Made

    © Photo: KUSTceramics

    #3 A Prom Dress

    A Prom Dress Fabric: I tried to create something that feels like movement. somewhere between flames and petals, flowing across the body instead of just sitting on it.
    Hand-beaded entirely with glass beads on orange tulle, every line is placed to shape and guide the form.

    © Photo: Forward_Arm2323

    It makes sense why buying something ready-made feels like the easier route. Sitting down to crochet a sweater or glue together a piece of home decor takes hours of focus. 

    You could just order what you need, have it show up at your door, then spend your free time relaxing on the couch. There’s real appeal in that. Even so, picking up a hobby comes with a long list of perks that scrolling or shopping can’t really match.

    #4 Empty Bed. Original Charcoal And Pastel Art By Me

    © Photo: Rusty-willy

    #5 Painted Using Bleach (I Am Different)

    © Photo: CarloEstember13

    #6 I Made This Leather Backpack Called “Toshiro” Using A Pattern My Dad Created

    I recently finished this handmade leather backpack called Toshiro. It’s crafted from veg tan leather, hand-dyed, and lined with pigskin.
    The design comes from a pattern my dad created years ago, and I took it on as a project to build it myself and bring it to life.
    Pretty proud of how it turned out and wanted to share it here. Let me know what you think or if you’d like to see more of the process!

    © Photo: Pavelcraftleather

    According to Time magazine, there’s nothing wrong with unwinding in front of a screen every now and then. 

    What researchers who study this stuff tend to point out, though, is that hobbies work differently from passive activities like watching shows or refreshing your feed. A real hobby seems to play a meaningful part in feeling healthy and content.

    #7 I Made A Ceramic Incense Holder Where The Incense Stick Becomes The Violin Bow

    I’ve been experimenting with small ceramic objects that still feel sculptural when they’re not being used.This one is meant to hold an incense stick so the stick becomes part of the form.

    © Photo: lightcalm0

    #8 Lost My Job Last Year, Flourished With Watercolor In My Free Time!

    © Photo: kiwisorare

    #9 A Ceramic Lion Lamp I Made While Serving In Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps

    © Photo: KUSTceramics

    A 2023 study published in Nature Medicine backs this up. The researchers looked at data pulled from five large studies, covering over 93,000 people spread across 16 countries, from the U.S. and Japan to China and much of Europe.

    Every participant was at least 65 years old, and more than 6 in 10 were dealing with ongoing mental or physical health conditions.

    #10 What If Not All Unicorns Are Optimistic?

    © Photo: mojoartglass

    #11 Hand-Felted A Wool Portrait Of My Friend's 17-Year-Old Cat. Learned A Lot From This One

    © Photo: stanley1129

    #12 I Call It The “Peacocking Shawl”—crocheted W A Lot Of Blood Swears And Tears

    © Photo: psychso86

    What they found was pretty telling. Folks who spent time on hobbies said they felt healthier, happier, and more satisfied with life overall, and they had fewer signs of depression than those who didn’t. The pattern showed up in every country involved. 

    The study can’t prove that hobbies directly caused those outcomes, but the researchers noted that they involve creativity, self-expression, and mental engagement, all of which tend to go hand in hand with feeling good.

    #13 The Beads Bouquet I Made For My Mother

    Just finished my first project with beads; I wanted to make something unique and nostalgic for my mother. She loves watching the sun go up in the morning, and I've always made her flowers in various forms and materials as the years went by. I wanted to make her the most beautiful bouquet I could, and it just is so beautiful when the sun hits it right! I also made the pot with a mold and some mix2mold casting clay thingy (I'm not sure how it's called in english, even in my language lol)!
    I hope this will inspire you in your projects :)

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    #14 I Spent 6 Weeks Growing This Cluster Of Crystals From A Common Fertilizer Called Monoammonium Phosphate. Looks Like A Starburst!

    © Photo: crystalchase21

    #15 Maple Leaf Bowl I Carved From Walnut

    © Photo: Noah_RBK

    Time magazine also spoke with Daisy Fancourt, a professor of psychobiology and epidemiology at University College London, who broke down what makes a hobby different from other ways of spending your time.

    “One thing that separates a hobby from other kinds of leisure is that it involves the acquisition of skills, or learning,” she said. “Hobbies provide a sense of accumulation and growth—of stretching ourselves to improve or to meet new goals—and that can help us fulfill our needs for meaning and purpose.”

    #16 I Made This Dress For A Customer Who Is Eloping In Spain Next Month

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    #17 Tiny Flowers On Buttons

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    #18 Handmade Italian Leather Cat Coin Purse

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    Well-being research also tends to split happiness into two flavors. One is called hedonic, and it covers the quick hits of joy you get from things like a tasty snack or a good laugh. 

    The other is eudaimonic, which has more staying power and shows up when you feel genuinely accomplished or fulfilled.

    #19 A Little Free Ceramic Library

    Got ahold of an old newspaper box and painted it then filled it with leftover ceramics I’ve made over the years and never sold.

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    #20 My Cat Stayed When Everything Else Felt Gone My Recently Printed Linoprints

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    #21 A Hand Carved Jewelery Box

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    Hobbies, sometimes labeled “serious leisure pursuits” by academics, seem to fit squarely in that second category. Yazdan Mansourian, a senior lecturer and leisure researcher at Charles Sturt University in Australia, told Time that hobbies “support the more authentic dimensions of life and create conditions for self-actualization.”

    As he put it, “People are not only doing what they enjoy, but becoming who they really want to be.”

    #22 I Made Pressed Flower Frames

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    #23 I Make Little Vintage Robots

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    #24 I Renew My Old Shirt By Hand Embroidery. What Do You Think? Thank You

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    If you need a nudge to get started, the Crafty Angels blog has a handful of suggestions worth considering. Origami is a low-cost way to work on your focus and coordination, and you can build up from basic paper cranes to some pretty detailed designs over time.

    Brush pen calligraphy is another solid pick if you like the idea of making your own greeting cards or wall art, with a modern feel to the lettering. Candle making, for instance, lets you mess around with waxes, wicks, and molds to come up with your own scents and shapes at home.

    #25 You’ve Got Mail

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    #26 I'm Making Some More Cute Kitties

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    #27 I Walked In Half Of My Porch End With A Giant Suncatcher!

    © Photo: MarbleTheShoulderCat

    Hopefully some of the projects in this list gave you a spark of inspiration to try something new. It doesn’t really matter what you pick, as long as it feels like something you’d enjoy sinking time into. 

    Let us know in the comments which crafts caught your eye and what you might be tempted to try yourself.

    #28 I Made This Floral Landscape Using Clay

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    #29 I Made A Mural For My Local Park

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    #30 Handcrafted Clay Lily Of The Valley

    © Photo: emily3289

    #31 Drowning. I Used Magnifying Glasses For This Drawing. It Has Over 12,000 Tiny Faces In It

    © Photo: AnthonyChristopher

    #32 I Know It's Not Much, But Here's All My Paintings I Made In March

    © Photo: CallisCove

    #33 I Built A Custom Hand-Carved Alien-Themed Guitar From Scratch By Hand (Before → After)

    © Photo: Good_Travel_307

    #34 Butterfly Sword(S)

    © Photo: Beldaru

    #35 I Have Made A Funny Squirrel Of Wool And Selfmade Eyes

    © Photo: Puntikva

    #36 My Watercolor Pigment Cabinet! 168 Hours Later, She’s Finally Done

    © Photo: emmalian

    #37 I Made This Cutie Butter Lamb To Bring Some Levity To Our Easter Table

    © Photo: 0bamacares

    #38 Can I Post For My Partner Who Doesn’t Use Reddit? He Makes These Little Animals Sometimes And I Think They’re So Cute

    © Photo: unicornhornporn0554

    #39 I Like To Paint Waves.. Curious Which Of These You All Prefer?

    © Photo: Annual_Blackberry486

    #40 The Most Dramatic Role Of The Possum

    © Photo: mojoartglass

    #41 I Made Cherry Candles. How Do You Like Them?

    © Photo: iCANDLEIA

    #42 Finished This Needle Felted Goose Today

    © Photo: tender_creatures

    #43 My First LEGO Wreath!

    © Photo: southernfriedmexican

    #44 Optical Illusion Rug - Princess Donut

    © Photo: isthistaken_it_is

    #45 A No Soliciting Sign I Made

    © Photo: josefugly

    #46 I Made This Oil Painting And I’m Really Proud Of It

    © Photo: myriyevskyy

    #47 Stained Glass Book Ends With Lotus

    © Photo: jelly_unicorn_

    #48 Kitty Hidout

    © Photo: Key_Ad_6

    #49 I Made An Ornamental Key Head For My House Key

    Posting as im super proud of myself. Ive been wanting this ornamental key design for my house key after seeing a US based company do them.
    Could not find anyone in the UK, so as you do, decided late last year that im going to make one for myself.
    After multiple rounds of 3D modelling and moulds, ive managed to make this gold plated version that im happy with.
    The blade isnt done yet, but the hard part is definitely over!

    © Photo: creative_lost

    #50 Rishi, My Hand Sculpted Balljointed Doll

    © Photo: earwig_art

    #51 I Started Painting On Real Fallen Leaves While Recovering From Brain Surgery

    © Photo: apaintedleaf_

    #52 I Made A Stained Glass Mirror

    © Photo: assortedolives

    #53 I Turn Real Flowers Into Hairpins

    © Photo: SylliaArt

    #54 Presenting The Legendary Charles De Mills Rose, Handcrafted By Me In Full Scale With Meticulous Detail. What Do You Think Of This Project?

    © Photo: CynicOwl1

    #55 Just Saw Someone Else Posted Their Painted Hat!

    © Photo: Minimum-Amount-1894

    #56 I Made My Childhood Goldfish Out Of Beads! :d

    © Photo: Friendly-Introvert

    #57 Conch Shell Bags

    © Photo: SRB032

    #58 I Made My Daughters Prom Dress With No Sewing Experience

    © Photo: Ok_Chip_1077

    #59 Spent Weeks Making This Custom Dog Car Emblem

    © Photo: Baldein_

    #60 I Made A New Bookshelf, Designed By My Fiancée And Myself!

    A while back I posted on r/woodworking asking for feedback on a bookshelf design. Well, here it is all complete! Took longer than I would’ve liked, but I really like the result. I love unique furniture, and it makes it more special that we designed it together! Really, the idea was all hers, I just did the CAD and the building :)

    © Photo: figure--it--out

    #61 I Found A Painted Rock In The Park The Other Day And It Made Me Happy. Apparently People Hide Painted Rocks All Around The World. So I Painted Some Of My Own For Others To Find

    © Photo: jennifer_jellyfish

    #62 You Still Walk With Me. Original Wet Charcoal And Pastel Art By Me

    © Photo: Rusty-willy

    #63 Made Something For The First Time In A Decade Because I Was Told I’m Terrible At Art By Someone I Looked Up To

    © Photo: Pretty_Scars

    #64 Frog Bags With Tiny Roses

    © Photo: kaeruhoshi

    #65 Paintings Of My Cat, Noodle

    © Photo: Rich-Commercial-6373

    #66 A Wooden Piano To Store My Keys With A Latching Mechanism Inside Each Note

    © Photo: robinhartleywillows

    #67 My Little Free Library

    © Photo: Noodle-Mama

    #68 Slightly Colorblind But Here’s A Strawberry I Drew Years Ago

    © Photo: BensDrawings

    #69 I Wanted Cat Furniture I'd Actually Want To Display In My Living Room

    © Photo: Diyes

    #70 My New Craft: I Create Designs And Foil-Stamp Them Onto Pencils

    © Photo: penchishop

    #71 Even Though This Was The Most Emotional Project I've Ever Worked On, I Wanted To Share

    🫀🎨 I lost my niece to a genetic disorder this past year and I made some memorial jewelry for her mom & closest family members recently. This is my first time doing anything like this and I'm proud I was able to help my sister continue to move with her grief and make a tangible way for her to remember her by. 🦋 art: her hair with real flowers in resin

    © Photo: UnravelImaginationUT

    #72 Pigeons On A T-Shirt

    © Photo: improbablewhale

    #73 A Cardboard Fish Head And Jacket

    © Photo: Raffe1911

    #74 This Magritte's Son Of Man Lives In The Shadows — I Made This From 2,000 Wooden Tiles, Visible Only With The Light Source On. Glad How It Came

    © Photo: Sea-Imagination-6878

    #75 I Spy Themed Birthday Cake That I Decorated Today

    My 32nd birthday cake! It’s a grocery store sheet cake but I got all the decorations to make it an I Spy puzzle. Decorations are a variety of sprinkles, buttercream, pressed sugar, and hard candies.
    The items to find:
    •2 dinosaurs
    •9 pink flowers
    •6 citrus slices
    •”HAPPY”
    •”BIRTHDAY”
    •”32”
    •12 crayons
    •2 curious cats
    •4 green lego bricks
    •3 autumn leaves

    © Photo: grackled

    #76 Pleased With How This One Came Out

    My process is simple, using tape to set up each "line" and a palette knife to push the paint around within the set up area, then peel the tape. It's the endless repetition that is awfully long process that makes me question my own existence and everything else lol. Still, after about 2 to 4 months, I'm just in awe and glad to see these paintings before my eyes.

    © Photo: Emptyhandedpain-ter

    #77 Got My Heart Broken And Made A Painting

    © Photo: breanmayer16

    #78 Collage Quilt House Portrait For A Friend

    © Photo: IndicationRelevant59

    #79 Just Finished My Patchwork Sweater

    © Photo: Responsible-Papaya55

    #80 My Magnets Made From Paint Skins. Not Sure I Have Enough Yet

    © Photo: sad_poet_1378

    #81 Acrylic Paintings

    © Photo: senseance

    #82 Some Ocean Themed Clothes I Made :)

    © Photo: Indo1405

    #83 Nobody Asked For A Winged Tiger Brush Holder, But Here We Are

    © Photo: grooshenka

    #84 Funny Display I Made For My Bathroom

    © Photo: cymrugirl79

    #85 I Made This Fire Hydrant Look Like It Is Tied Into A Knot

    © Photo: pyrometal16

    #86 As Promised - Here Is The Update Of My Flower Blanket!

    © Photo: a_lisek

    #87 I Made A Journal Cover Out Of Deconstructed Jeans. It Holds Up To 6 Notebooks + My E Reader!

    © Photo: getmespaghetti

    #88 Fruit Earrings That I Made Out Of Air Dry Clay

    © Photo: VarietyObvious7768

    #89 Embroidered Fruit Brooch

    © Photo: PsychologicalArm723

    #90 Was 6 Hours And A Bloody Finger Worth It? Hell Yeah!

    © Photo: Medium-Party459

    #91 I Crocheted My Own Wedding Top

    © Photo: Imaginary_Divide3375

    #92 Forged A Silver Spoon For My New Nephew

    © Photo: TheReal_Taylor_Swift

    #93 I Turned Flat Fuse Beads Into 3D Lilies

    © Photo: Plenty-Insurance-543

    #94 I've Used The Exact Same Bookmark For Every Single Book In My Life, And Today I Finally Gave It A Frame

    © Photo: derChopsuey

    #95 I Presented My Mosaics At My First Art Fair!

    © Photo: FortressOfPotatoes

    #96 I Made A Stained Glass Bouquet Of Sunflowers

    © Photo: NaSKLI

    #97 Girly Heart Guillotine Mirror

    © Photo: spookywonton

    #98 The Chair Covers I Made For My Daughter And Son-In-Law

    © Photo: the_couch_monster

    #99 A 3ft Fuzzy Red Panda Plushie I Crocheted And Designed The Pattern For!

    © Photo: QuantumCrochet

    #100 I Made An Everlasting Wish Jar

    © Photo: Love_Child420

    #101 I Made A Little Backpack For My Beanie Lobster To Try And Make It Easier For Me To Find My Remote

    © Photo: ambahjay

    #102 This Girl Has Never Recieved Flowers So I Planned To Give This To Her. Does It Look That Bad?

    © Photo: TemporaryAd498

    #103 Acrylic Painting

    © Photo: senseance

    #104 Made These Custom Matted Frames For My Art With Shirts From Goodwill

    © Photo: MillsLeeArt

    #105 I Made A Frog Box For A Friend (There Are Also Frog Earrings Inside)

    © Photo: Inked-Wolfie-1979

    #106 My Husband And I Made Square Tube Pans, Then I Made This Cake In One!

    © Photo: oldcountrykitchen

    #107 Iud Ballista

    © Photo: Available_Buyer_7047

    #108 Handmade Home Decor Lamps

    © Photo: Level_Town_4813

    #109 Been Painting Weird Houses

    © Photo: soupkiddd

    #110 Which Dress Suits The Doll Better? Terracotta Or Pistachio?

    © Photo: PuppetStory

    #111 Mural I Painted For A Nursery

    © Photo: Freespyryt5

    #112 I Made My Own Pens (To Solve My Callus Problem)

    © Photo: ArtChillTect

    #113 I Surprised My Daughter With A Bag She Can Use For Cheer, Dance, And Choir. She's 9 And Accomplishing So Much For Age. She Is In Love!

    © Photo: hunni93

    #114 Tote Bag I Made At Our Agency Luncheon

    © Photo: ToBoldlyHoe

    #115 Giant Deviled Egg

    © Photo: astrossloth

    #116 I Made An Edible Candle. How Do You Like It?

    © Photo: iCANDLEIA

  • Saturday 11 July 2026 - 06:00

    You’ve probably never thought seriously about what you’d be doing for work two thousand years ago, mostly because rent and group chats keep you busy enough in this one. But it’s worth a minute. Ancient Rome ran on a strict division of labor, and most people there had very little say in where they landed.

    Some were built for the arena, some were built for the Senate floor, and some were quietly running an entire estate while everyone else got the credit. It wasn’t random, instead, it came down to temperament, the same way your current job probably says more about your personality than your resume does.

    This quiz looks at how you actually operate, how you handle pressure, orders, risk, and other people’s nonsense, and matches that against six real roles that existed in the Roman world.

    Go ahead and take it. Worst case, you find out you’d have made a fantastic merchant. Best case, you finally get to feel smug about something from two thousand years ago.

    🚀 💡 Want more or looking for something else? Head over to the Bored Panda Quizzes and explore our full collection of quizzes and trivia designed to test your knowledge, reveal hidden insights, and spark your curiosity. 💡 🚀

    Overview of ancient Rome, showing historic ruins and architectural remnants, evoking curiosity about jobs in antiquity.

    Image credits: Peter Holmboe

  • Saturday 11 July 2026 - 04:00

    There are times when no matter how much you'd like to hit it off with someone, it's just not happening. Even if the two of you make sense as a couple on paper, the chemistry simply isn't there, and not even Marie Curie could fix it.

    And then there are moments when attraction seems to sparkle, until they themselves snap you right out of it. To some, those sudden turn-offs—better known as "icks"—can be surprisingly powerful. So TikToker Jess (@jls_1003) asked women on the platform to describe the worst ones guys have ever given them. From the way they talked to how they kept their house, here are the ways in which men instantly ruined their chances.

    #1

    I came home from work and my very inside dog was tied to a tree outside, bc “the dog was in his way” What. He had to pack his stuff and leave my apt expeditiously. He was never contacted again.

    © Photo: Chloe Samantha

    #2

    It was actually our first date. He literally fake proposed to me in the middle of a packed and tiny restaurant right after I told him I don’t like being the center of attention with people I don’t know “cause it’s just a funny prank”. I had to tell EVERYONE it was a joke, he went to the bathroom and I walked out. The waitress came running after me with my margarita in a to go cup and I never spoke to him again.

    © Photo: Chickie PR

    If we were to take a more quantitative look at the topic, we'd see that women are more familiar with "the ick" than men (63% vs. 39%) and are more likely to have experienced it (75% vs. 57%).

    Experiencing the ick isn't an instant dealbreaker, but it's close. Data indicates that after experiencing the ick, 26% of people terminate the relationship immediately, while 42% end it a bit later.

    That leaves 32% of people who continue the relationship despite the ick. Most do not share the experience with the person who caused it (only 28% do). However, nearly everyone shares it with someone else (92%), most often with friends (80%) or family members (50%).

    #3

    One time I was doubled over in pain on my period and he told me “every other woman deals with it why can’t you? I’m no expert but I’m sure it’s not that bad”

    © Photo: maggie_quinn

    #4

    My dog absolutely HATED him. And my dog loved my husband immediately. Trust your fur babies ladies!

    #5

    I was reading a menu at dinner after only knowing eachother a couple of weeks and he tapped my menu and said “look at me while I’m talking”. WHAT TF DID YOU JUST SAY?????

    © Photo: hannah

    The most common icks for women about men are:

    1. Too feminine ("When he laid his head on my shoulder.") – 40%
    2. Publicly embarrassing ("Shazamming a song while he was in a nightclub.") – 28%
    3. Annoying speech ("Saying, 'Wow, without me?'") – 22%
    4. Fashion faux pas ("He wore jorts.") – 14%
    5. Misogynistic ("He loudly shushed another girl.") – 14%

    #6

    Spoke on tinder for a week, offered to have coffee and he agreed. When I got there he was sitting with someone. Both the other guy and I were puzzled and the Tinder guy said he wanted to meet both of us to see who he liked more. Me and the other guy both left together and are we’re besties till this day.

    #7

    He had zero soap at any sink and he had two kids 4 and 6. NO ONE was washing their hands!

    © Photo: michelehello178

    #8

    He p**ped in a hand towel and hid it under my bathroom rug instead of asking for more toilet paper

    © Photo: Jennifer F

    #9

    First date and he had me as his wallpaper

    © Photo: not.available841

    Research also shows that people who are easily disgusted by things like germs, bodily fluids, etc. (i.e., have higher disgust sensitivity) seem more sensitive to specific icks. However, this doesn't necessarily mean they experience the ick more often than others, just that they might be strongly affected by certain triggers. It's like having a sensitive smoke alarm – it might go off more easily with certain types of smoke, but not necessarily with all smoke.

    We also know that people with an inflated sense of self-importance and a need for admiration (i.e., grandiose narcissism) are more likely to experience the ick. However, how often they experience the ick isn't necessarily higher. This suggests they're very selective. They might only get the ick when they perceive very specific flaws that threaten their high self-opinion or their partner's perceived status, but they don't get the ick over every little thing.

    #10

    ALWAYS said good girl to me, like bro please stop with that. Even said it in front of my mom one time. So so embarrassed

    © Photo: Megan Larson

    #11

    He was obsessed with martial arts & anytime he saw someone wearing ADIDAS / MMA gear he’d start kicking & doing splits… in Walmart

    © Photo: saniyah

    #12

    He called my dog ugly…blocked him on everything

    According to Tinder's Year in Swipe™ 2025 report, people who are dating want more clarity, connection, and authenticity.

    "We've all got enough going on, and dating shouldn't feel like another deadline," said Melissa Hobley, Chief Marketing Officer at Tinder. "Singles are looking for a connection that feels easy, honest, and a little bit fun. They're done overthinking every message and overanalyzing every match."

    "Dating should add a spark, not more stress. You can already see that energy in what's shaping 2026 — singles are saying exactly what they want, standing for what they believe in, and leading with honesty and openness. Being emotionally available doesn't make you cringe, it makes you interesting."

    #13

    “you don’t know how lucky you are to be talking to me” goodbye

    #14

    He would say “question mark” every time he would ask a question. For example, “so what’s your favorite color? Question mark”

    © Photo: LS EVE

    #15

    He kissed me so aggressively, I was legitimately dizzy, and when I searched my mouth for cuts, I found a piece of food, I hadn’t eaten.

    © Photo: Lizzy camp

    #16

    We weren’t dating (yet) but we were talking almost daily…. He said “I can’t promise I won’t cheat on you but I’ll sure try not to do it.” Like byyyyeeeee

    © Photo: Baby_Lamb

    #17

    Tried to give me pet care advice… I’m a veterinary technician. Him… a common folk

    #18

    I went to the movies with him and there was a gentleman with special needs at the front, after walking away he broke out into laughter. I was disgusted, safe to say that was the last time I’d willingly see him

    #19

    Said he was babysitting his own kids

    © Photo: KarlyRastafari420

    #20

    He stuck his finger in my mouth everytime I yawned and ruined my yawns

    © Photo: Kensie

    #21

    He got a parking ticket on the first date and expected me to pay half of it

    #22

    wrote me a song after dating for a week. the first line was "I still remember when we first met".... a week ago?? I should hope so my guy

    © Photo: kitty

    #23

    Went on a first date with a guy who I’d known for more than 7 years. Apparently he’d always had a crush on me and after a 4 years relationship I gave him a shot since he asked for “fair chance”. Anyway, date was very awkward since he mostly didn’t talk just looked at me. But that wasn’t the ick. He asked the waiter if he could pick the table. At first I thought cute, he wants privacy. I asked out of curiosity and he goes “I gotta have full vision of who enters and leaves the place. I’m carrying, since I always gotta protect who’s with me”. Strapped. At a bar….

    © Photo: Jojo

    #24

    He laughed when his friend made a joke about me. I hated him instantly. Done.

    #25

    Meowed on the regular for no reason out of nowhere I told him some bad news I was going through and he meowed and I got up and left

    © Photo: .Reed.

    #26

    He brought me flowers, from a CEMETERY

    © Photo: Queen_N817

    #27

    Told me he was “soooo popular in highschool” he’s 26…

    #28

    He asked me "how long do those last?" referring to my 9yo German shepherd. Bonus points for him saying "oh so not that much longer" when I told him the average lifespan.

    © Photo: Nova

    #29

    Tried to play hide and go seek ON FT WITH ME and then started talking in a baby voice saying “you scwared mwe”

    #30

    We went bowling and he wore no socks. Put his feet in the rented bowling shoes

    © Photo: For giggles

    #31

    I made him some spaghetti sauce before I left for work, all he had to do was cook the pasta. he called me five times asking how to boil the noodles and then he still had to call his mom and have her walk him through it

    #32

    went to his place for the first time. he had chewed waffle on his floor

    © Photo: asmatharapia

    #33

    He said “Ouuuuh Charlette, got me all up in your web right now” mid bang and I just couldn’t ever look at him the same way again

    © Photo: IQUIT-TIKTOK

    #34

    He left [bodily fluids] streak on my fresh white sheets. And tried to say it wasn’t him. Sure the heck wasn’t me! Immediately blocked!

    #35

    pushed me down the stairs for laughing that he made his hot chocolate with water, instead of milk.

    © Photo: Home Creek Co.

    #36

    one time during an argument, i turned around and caught him flexing in the mirror

    #37

    He picked me up and his car smelled good so I asked what scent his freshener was and he points to the back seat and it's a LIT CANDLE

    #38

    He called meat (chicken, beef etc.) “flesh”. I couldn’t handle this

    © Photo: Santana

    #39

    this isn’t a petty reason at all but i was obsessed with this man and in a situationship w him for over 9 months and one day he bit his toenails in front of me bc he “didn’t have clippers” i left that same day and never saw him again

    #40

    kept telling me how poor he was. I’m not a material girl money isn’t a big deal but i would say like “oh yeah my brother got me a gift” and he goes “i could never do that i’m too poor for that” like okay???

    #41

    Had a full blown tantrum about he was breaking out because his dad used the wrong detergent for his sensitive skin… he was 27, and that’s how I found out he lived with his parents.

    #42

    He still lived with his mom and had custom made bunk beds that he shared with his older brother. after the tour he pulled out his guitar and sang to me in front of his entire family.

    #43

    He wore cowboy boots to our date, and when it came time to get down and dirty, I had to wait like what felt like 5 minutes for him to wrestle his d**n boots off, while his jeans were already at his ankles. Seeing a grown man lose a fight against cowboy boots really does something to ya.

    #44

    Told me he was in a "h*e phase". We are in our early 30s.

    © Photo: JayyP

    #45

    I went to pull out my chair on a first date and he went to go sit down in my chair.

    © Photo: yourmomshouse

    #46

    he tried to rap the lyrics of a song while making eye contact w/ me and he kept messing up the words

    #47

    Was a picky eater. Like chicken tendies and fries at an upscale restaurant picky.

    #48

    he sent me a snap of him aggressively eating a cold family size can of green beans straight from the can while smiling at the camera.

    #49

    Complained about literally everything. You are a man take care of it. Find a solution it’s not the end of the world.

    #50

    met my family for the first time and asked "so, how old is everybody?" why the hell would you ask that? the cherry on top is after they left he made a joke about how now he cant choose between me or my mom

    #51

    One time I went on a date with a guy named Daniel but preferred to be called Rick. I thought it must’ve been a middle name and THEN he signed the credit card receipt Rick Grimes. Not even joking

    © Photo: irrelevantscrolling

    #52

    When we were in a bad argument, he crashed out and started punching the air

    © Photo: Alyssa | LAS VEGAS HAIRSTYLIST

    #53

    would ask me to send fit checks then send a longggg video barking back at me and saying sorry mommy in between

    #54

    He types “wuh about you” instead of what about you, bcos instead of because. I was irritated

    #55

    Brought me an oatmeal raisin cookie from the cookie platter instead of a chocolate chip cookie because it was “healthier”.

    #56

    his rug in the living room was fake grass..

    #57

    He kept saying “remind you” instead of “mind you” I corrected him and we never spoke again.

    #58

    Said “ I was gonna get you flowers”

    #59

    Wore jelly shoes. Bright blue ones. With socks. I really wish I was joking but I’m not

    #60

    Told me he usually goes after baddies but they don’t have personality, but I have a really cool personality. Wild

    #61

    He kept falling. Like just kept falling. And was freakishly tall and skinny so it was even weirder. And he’d just sit on the floor after and give puppy eyes like a little kid. Yucked me out so quick

    #62

    he replied to a text by saying "teehee"

    #63

    the way he held his fork or spoon overhand like a small child.

    #64

    His toenail cut my achilles in our sleep and he still refuse to cut them

    © Photo: Ang

    #65

    We were in Hawaii…. And went on a snorkeling excursion. He had to use a floatie and wouldn’t swim under water…. But I was swimming and diving and I looked up and saw his skinny little legs kicking about holding onto the floatie and I absolutely could not ever sleep with that man again. It was a long plane ride home

    #66

    I told him if he was going to be disrespectful then we are done and he said “give me one time I was disrespectful” then burped

    #67

    While driving he accidentally shifted to N- freaked out and didn’t know what to do… I shifted back to drive and he asked how did I know that… like what??? lmao broke up with him the next day cause my dad would neverrrrr

    #68

    He would drink protein shakes and his breath smelled like milk all the time. One night he was laying next to me and I literally flipped the lights on and sat up and asked him to leave bc his presence was giving me anxiety

    #69

    He came to pick me up wearing a fedora. I told him I left something in my house & never came back

    © Photo: Onyxtheegoddess

    #70

    He was eating his “healthy snack” tuna… laughed at a joke and accidentally spit the tuna in my eye.

    #71

    When I texted him about something bad that happened he replied with "*cuddles you*"

    #72

    The way his body pathetically whipped around when we went over a speed bump

    #73

    He had a porche but his seats were wrapped in cow print sheets with pink spots

  • Saturday 11 July 2026 - 00:00

    When you’re young and spending time with your significant other’s family, it can be difficult to fully relax and be yourself. There’s a lot of pressure to make a good impression. So it usually falls on the older generation to help their guests feel welcome.

    But one woman says she can no longer tolerate her daughter’s boyfriend at the dinner table. Reddit user w8136 explained that whenever he joins them, he grabs a full plate of food, cuts it up, pushes it around, and never takes a single bite.

    Now, she wants to stop inviting him over; however, that would really upset her daughter.

    This woman can’t stand her daughter’s boyfriend and his strange eating habits

    A happy boyfriend enjoying a dinner table habit of eating a salad with chopsticks, defending his bizarre behavior.

    Image credits: freepik (not the actual photo)

    So she wants him to stop having dinner with their family

    Daughter defends BF's bizarre dinner table habit. A screenshot of a text asking WIBTA for asking my daughter's boyfriend to stop having dinner with us?

    Daughter defends BF's bizarre dinner table habit. A screenshot describing a strange phobia of not wanting anyone to see him eat.

    Daughter defends BF's bizarre dinner table habit. A screenshot about him ordering a full meal but not eating any of it.

    Daughter defends BF's bizarre dinner table habit. A screenshot about him not eating homemade meals and scraping all the food into the trash.

    Mom explains her BF's bizarre costly dinner table habit, causing her to get enraged about wasted food.

    But her daughter won’t accept that

    Daughter defends her BF's bizarre and costly dinner table habit as her mom asks her to make him stop it.

    Image credits: freepik (not the actual photo)

    Mom tells her daughter to make her BF stop his costly dinner table habit to avoid wasting food and money.

    Daughter defends her BF's bizarre dinner table habit, saying it's rude for him not to take food in his culture.

    Mom finds her BF's costly dinner table habit rude for wasting money and food, which isn't cheap.

    A screenshot asking WIBTA for announcing a boyfriend is no longer invited to dinner table meals.

    Image credits: w8136

    People shouldn’t make themselves the center of attention at someone else’s table

    If you’re invited to dine with your significant other’s family and, upon arrival, you find out that, for one reason or another, there’s not really much you can eat, ideally, you should try to avoid it becoming the main focus of the night and just keep things on the down low.

    Better yet, you could prevent this from happening in the first place.

    According to Olivia Pollock, etiquette and hosting expert at Evite, if you have strict dietary limitations or severe dislikes, it’s perfectly fine to remind your host at least a week before the event to give them time to plan.

    A conscientious host would even ask in advance, but sometimes they are too busy, stressed, or think they already know everyone’s dietary limitations from other social gatherings.

    So, when you RSVP, feel free to remind your host that you’re vegan, kosher, or allergic to nuts. You can also offer to bring your own dish if that seems appropriate.

    However, the fact that the girl’s boyfriend isn’t making any adjustments and goes from one dinner to the next, expecting he can simply repeat the same routine, definitely gives the impression that he doesn’t respect the time and effort her mom puts into preparing the meals.

    A family enjoying a dinner table meal, highlighting a costly habit at the dinner table.

    Image credits: freepik (not the actual photo)

    Young people aren’t really thinking about table manners, though

    His behavior may be explained by his age, though. According to one survey, over half of Gen Zers think table etiquette is no longer relevant.

    Looking more specifically, the study found that 77% of Gen Z diners didn’t care if people put their elbows on the table, and 60% couldn’t care less about how someone holds their silverware.

    However, other generations aren’t as forgiving. If we look at the general population, just 32% believe table etiquette is no longer relevant.

    The results revealed that other diners are, indeed, mindful of how everyone is behaving: 48% of respondents said they’re irked by loud chewing, while 37% are annoyed by someone picking food off other people’s plates without asking, and another 37% are bothered by people using their phone at the table.

    Also, while 49% of the people surveyed said they wouldn’t date someone who had bad table manners, luckily for the guy in our story, his girlfriend seems to be on his side.

    A multi-generational family happily seated around a dinner table, suggesting a challenging dinner table habit.

    Image credits: freepik (not the actual photo)

    Those who read the woman’s post believe she, as the host, has every right to stop inviting the guy over

    A screenshot of a comment suggesting inviting a boyfriend over without a dinner table meal.

    A screenshot of a comment advising to stop inviting a boyfriend to dinners to address the dinner table habit.

    Daughter defends BF's bizarre costly dinner table habit, with a comment on cultural food practices.

    Daughter defends BF's bizarre costly dinner table habit, with a user suggesting boxing up food.

    Daughter defends BF's bizarre costly dinner table habit, with a comment questioning eating disorder signs.

    Daughter defends BF's bizarre costly dinner table habit, with a user suggesting talking about cultural differences.

    Daughter defends BF's bizarre costly dinner table habit, with a user giving advice on direct communication about food waste.

    A comment on a dinner table habit, suggesting it might be an eating disorder, not cultural implications.

    A comment about a dinner table habit, asking if freezing him out is the first recourse.

    A comment discussing a BF's dinner table habit, suggesting he has psychological issues and needs professional help.

    A comment on a boyfriend's dinner table habit, advising to talk to him as he needs serious help.

    A comment on a BF's dinner table habit, discussing Mexican/American cultural norms around food and potential eating disorder.

    Daughter defends BF's bizarre dinner table habit. A comment suggests not inviting him to dinner.

    Daughter defends BF's costly dinner table habit. A user discusses food waste across cultures.

    Daughter defends BF's dinner table habit. A short comment regarding Mexico's relevance.

    Daughter defends BF's bizarre dinner table habit. A comment advises a conversation about his phobia.

    Daughter defends BF's bizarre dinner table habit. A user suggests carrying plastic food for him.

    Mom questions daughter about BF's dinner table habit of wasting food; asks why his culture is more important.

    Mom advises talking to BF about his dinner table habit; suggests it might be an eating disorder or AFRID.

    Mom discusses BF's dinner table habit of wasting food due to phobia; suggests smaller portions or taking leftovers home.

    Mom questions daughter's role in BF's dinner table habit; suggests she is the problem for inviting him to dinner.

    Mom gives ultimatum to daughter about BF's dinner table habit; suggests it might be an eating disorder, not just cultural.

    A Reddit comment discusses a boyfriend's bizarre dinner table habit, suggesting an eating disorder and the wastefulness of food.

    A Reddit comment details a boyfriend's costly dinner table habit, emphasizing that throwing away food is worse than not taking it.

    A Reddit comment about a boyfriend's bizarre dinner table habit, advising to talk to him about potential eating disorders or germaphobia.

    A Reddit comment about a boyfriend's costly dinner table habit, recommending communication about his behavior and its impact on others.

  • Saturday 11 July 2026 - 00:00

    There is a “how the sausage is made” part of every job, but for most folks, it’s nothing interesting enough to write home (or anywhere really) about. However, hospitals are a completely different topic, a setting so laden with drama that TV writers can make tens of seasons about them.

    So we’ve gathered some fascinating posts from doctors and nurses about some of the interesting or morbid things that happen behind the scenes at a hospital. Be warned, some of them can get dark. Otherwise, settle in, upvote the ones that surprised you and be sure to share your own examples in the comments down below.

    #1

    There are often conversations (aka arguments) between MD and nurse that go unseen/unheard. Could be because we believe they are ignoring something that could cause you harm. Could be because they are asking us to do things to you that you have specifically refused or that we believe could cause harm. Could be because the doctor who you praise so much is being verbally violent towards the nurses. Could be because the doctor is trying to discharge you before you can even be home alone safely. These interactions happen every single day all day all over the country. I wish that patients knew how hard we fight sometimes to keep them safe from harm.

    #2

    RN here. Hospitals are dangerous. The bugs there are super resistant to antibiotics. Get in, get out as quick as you can. And treat the staff nicely, the staff remember.

    © Photo: cookson_marissa

    #3

    For the other diabetics - hypoglycemia is extremely dangerous in the hospital because of how thinly-spread staff are. We might only be checking in on someone once an hour, and if the patient cannot use the call light to say they’re low (or even detect that they feel low), things can turn ugly quickly. Then there’s also accounting for instances where we are giving mealtime insulin but the person does not eat everything or meal delivery is extremely delayed, doctors throwing random sliding scales at patients and hoping they work, and other significant events taking over when it’s time to give insulin.

    I personally shoot to hang around 90-110 at home, but once you’re in the hospital, I’m not going to freak out over a 175. I start to personally get concerned around 200-250 depending on the situation (established insulin use? Steroids? PO status? Need for tight control?).

    © Photo: Abatonfan

    #4

    Nurse anesthesist & anesthesiologist often play on their phone when things are well in surgery

    #5

    It's less common now that I'm working a specialized ICU but there have been many times during my career where I was giving report to the next nurse and I had to explain that there currently was no plan of care and I'm unsure why the patient is a patient.

    There are sometimes when the docs have no idea what's happening.

    Also how bad staffing is. We talk about how horrible nurse and PCA staffing is, but I've worked floors at hospitals that had a single mid level provider covering for all non ICU units over night. 1 NP for over 100 patients.

    © Photo: PaxonGoat

    #6

    Choosing to stay longer when you’re already advised to be discharged puts you at risk for an unnecessary nosocomial (i.e. hospital-acquired) infection like pneumonia.

    © Photo: anzypanzywanzymd

    #7

    CPR isn’t a miracle life saver like on TV - you’ll still probably pass away but in agony from us cracking your ribs and shoving a tube down your throat. More people should consider DNR/DNI and comfort measures. Quality vs quantity. I’ve seen more people die with quality CPR and ACLS than survive it.

    © Photo: jordanlikethealmond1

    #8

    If you come into triage for a potentially nonemergent case, you will be overlooked because someone somewhere else has a real emergency. Im looking at the ones complaining of a runny nose youve had for 2 days but havent been seen in 3 hours. Go to urgent care, not the emergency room.

    © Photo: islandsomething

    #9

    Your nurse has worked 5 hours with no bathroom break, no food, and just ugly cried in the bathroom.

    #10

    The curtains that separate patients in any area are NEVER and I mean NEVER CLEANED.

    © Photo: justmichelle0830

    #11

    I work in surgery so I think the entire environment is shrouded with mystery since most people have a general anesthetic and those that don’t get enough Versed to forget their experience


    I think what would shock a lot of people is exactly how many people are in that room- I think a lot of patients get it in their heads that it’ll be anesthesia, their surgeon and maybe 1-2 other people involved directly in surgery and then a nurse. If you’re in a teaching centre, service dependent- there can be 15 people in the room at times between anesthesia+learner(s), surgeon + learners (fellows, residents, assists, medical students), scrub nurse, 2+ circulators (plus orientating staff/nursing students), med device reps, service workers etc.



    Also the things that happen once you’re lights out can be kinda gnarly. If your surgical site is above the neck- they’re stapling the first layer of drapes to your head and face so they don’t slide off.

    We totally manhandle people when transferring and positioning but at the same time there is a lot of finesse involved and constant checking and double checking of minute details like the angle of abduction of your arms and whether or not there’s a wrinkle in the sheet you’re lying on. Those tiny things can cause you a significant injury while under anesthesia and unable to move- so we have to be very very attentive to those details on your behalf.

    © Photo: TheThrivingest

    #12

    If you’ve been boarding in the ER and suddenly get a room in the middle of the night.. it’s because the person who was in that room most likely passed away 🙊

    © Photo: cindyelise_

    #13

    How much your providers Google your symptoms and then encourage you not to Google them.
    How much malpractice actually happens and is covered up because you don't know the right questions to ask.
    How much racism in medicine exist ESPECIALLY if you are Spanish-speaking only or a black woman.
    How most times mistakes are made solely because of a providers ego and inability to take advice from the team
    I could go on and on.
    - Sincerely, a crosstrained NICU/PICU/Adult Respiratory Therapist

    © Photo: sara.stacksss

    #14

    Your OR team is probably severely sleep deprived. I have done MANY 24 Hour shifts of straight surgery back to back because of call. Your surgeon is prob the most sleep deprived if they’re on call at the hospital and we are operating on you while you’re asleep and fully reliant on us. We’ve all become accustomed to it but it’s not safe for you or us.

    #15

    When a critical patient is brought to the ED by ambulance and goes straight to a trauma room… there is a body bag already on the bed, under the stretchy fitted sheet.

    #16

    If it wasn’t documented, it wasn’t done. That’s a ding on the survey 🤪.

    #17

    Those blood pressure cuffs & oxygen monitor that goes on your finger doesn't get cleaned often 😩

    © Photo: zhanethedivine

    #18

    There’s many medical staff who don’t wash their hands after using the bathroom. I got in a debate with a doctor bc he said hand sanitizer is fine. I asked him if he would be okay with a chef taking a dump and only using hand sanitizer making his food. He said he wouldn’t be okay with it. Make it make sense? HIPAA is also violated so much and no one seems to care?

    #19

    How dirty the hospital really is.

    #20

    If you are not insanely resilient as a healthcare worker the emotional, physical, psychological stress is crushing. The moments of respite makes it manageable so you can be there for your patients and their families to aid in the care team in reaching their goals of returning to either their normal or their new normal life.

    #21

    Doctors make mistakes in surgical procedures all the time and nobody ever hears about it. They puncture things they chose the wrong spot for a tube, they forced something that shouldn’t have been forced, etc. either nobody else but doc knows, or most everybody knows what truly happened but for some reason we don’t admit it to patients that complications could have been avoided.

    © Photo: jackandcokedaddy

    #22

    That a lot of white nurses are intimidated by black patients who allude assertiveness and know the rules , if they feel threatened by you they will put a behavioral red flag on your account., that will follow you wherever you go. White nurses and white doctors do not like people ( Black People) challenging them.

    #23

    Most hospitals ignore regular scheduled cleaning of air ducts so mold grows uncontrollably and can cause hospital-acquired fungal infections due to breathing in the mold spores circulated throughout the HVAC. I know a guy who works for a commercial air duct company and he sends me pictures of the mold growth inside the units but never reveals the location. Absolutely horrendous.

    #24

    In the ER you can have a patient come in for an STD check, one with a sore throat, someone for poison Ivy, someone with a stubbed toe, someone with a broken arm, someone having a heart attack or stoke, maybe they survive, maybe they don’t. You clean them up, allow family in, then you hop into a room with impatient/disrespectful family or patient, or maybe have to deal with a child immediately after. All in a 12 hr shift. AND legally document all those events so as not to lose your job/license.

    #25

    You can come in with a minor infection/open wound and contract something much more difficult to treat , If the hospital isn’t practicing the right sterile procedures.

    #26

    Don’t be a jerk to the people who are the gatekeepers between you and your pain meds.

    #27

    We call donor services on EVERYONE THAT PASSES. I never see your drivers license to see that star

    #28

    Towels that are used to clean up all sorts of body fluids or patients with all sorts of illnesses (bacterial, viral, bleeding, throwing up, etc) of both alive and dead patients are bleached/sanitized then brought back as clean towels for others to use.
    That thought alone, made me take my own towels when hospitalized.

    © Photo: the_beehive_life

    #29

    There’s a few dietary techs that I’ve seen go to the bathroom and return to work without washing their hands so there’s that

    #30

    How tired the doctors are! I may put a smile on my face but I just worked 24 straight hours and am still about to scrub into your surgery :( A good concealer got me through my intern year but if I didn’t do my makeup i’d probably scare the patients

    #31

    I don’t work there but I was in the ER the other day and had to use a bedside commode for a urine sample and I accidentally peed on the floor, alerted the nurse and she said “ah just leave it”…. Nobody came and cleaned it up for hours, I threw paper towel down before I left and used my shoe to wipe it up but damn… no disinfectant or nothing???

    #32

    They stress out so much. I like my room calm. So I have so many nurses run in just to escape chaos and catch their breath. A kind word, a joke..makes a huge difference or just silence. Be that patient

    #33

    The amount of waste we generate. 😢

    #34

    The bedrails are not always throughly cleaned. I once had a patient empty his colostomy bag and dropped the container. It splattered everywhere. Housekeeping didn’t bother to clean the inside of the bedrails or the handles that let them down.

    #35

    First, if they say they are tested by FDA approved laboratory, don't believe them because FDA does not approve any laboratories. Second, if they say they are third-party tested without telling you which third party, chances are they are not third-party tested because if they were, trust me, they want to put it out there. And this next one is very common.
    I see it all the time. Contains clinically tested ingredients. Now keep in mind, just because an ingredient is tested does not mean it's proven to work because it can be tested and proven not to be working.

    #36

    We try to advocate for more for our patients. But in the end the doctors make the decisions.

    You wanna yell at someone about your pain, discharge, diet? Yell at the doctor.

    #37

    I hear so many housekeeping staff say they wanna become cnas and nurses because all they do is sit down.

    Then when you see housekeeping make the transition to be cnas, they quit. Same for cnas. Older cnas be talking about how they should have become nurses and just sat all day. Then they become nurses and do the same exact thing.

    Things are always greener on the other side of the pasture when you're looking at it from the outside.

    #38

    Patients get into the emergency room with loaded firearms because the hospital authorities are too cheap to install metal detectors.

    #39

    Nurses are also expected to fill in roles for other departments that are "short staffed" for example: Social work, house keeping, child life, food service, formula room, bio med, security, distribution, IS, and engineering (who gets off at 2p anyway so we generally hope nothing breaks after that).

    Because we are expected to fill these roles to make their staffing issues less troublesome for them, though the opposite can never be expected from these roles for a nurse. Examples, you will never see: a social worker, house keeper, child life specialist, formula room, bio-med, security, distribution, IS, or engineering giving meds, turning patients, feeding patients, ambulating with patients, bathing, or changing a patient.

    #40

    The pillows aren’t replaced between patients. They’re wiped down with bleach wipes and a pillow case it put on

    © Photo: angelina__jeanne

    #41

    The cafeteria and morgue are always close together. The floors in hospitals carry mortal bacteria and diseases. Nurses and staff track that stuff everywhere. Do what you will with that information, but don’t let your kids play on the floor and clean your shoes before you take them into your home.

    #42

    There are so many things I could put, many of them not appropriate. But something that always bothers me are the amount of unnecessary “serial” labs and X-rays that are done on a daily basis (sometimes multiple times a day) and the price of all of them. SD RN x 10 years ICU RN x 5 years

    #43

    You're being charged for everything we bring in that room, down to the kleenex so take it home with you. However wipe it all down & PLEASE take those damn shoes off before you get in your car. Yes car!! Housekeeping is 24/7 but a lot of them are lazy af & dont clean thoroughly. The hallways are mopped the least.

    #44

    Our charge desk is at the front nursing station and I get soooo annoyed when family members walk up to me and ask for stuff. I get that I don’t seem busy because I’m sitting, but I’ve got 70 things I’m trying to do. Please use the call bell.

    © Photo: anon

    #45

    "Sorry sir, we don't carry salt up here. No, no matter how much you raise your voice at me, how hard of a tantrum you throw, it won't make some magically appear, and I'm not about to call nutritional services to bring you up just a single packet of salt. Why don't we have salt? Because a lot of patients that are on a salt-restricted diet also have the ability to walk, and if we kept it out in the open, they'd just take it, and we're in the business of helping our patients get better, not worse. Now, if you're not salt-restricted, I can show you how to order your own food, and I would suggest that you add a seasoning kit to each order, so even if you end up *not* using salt on that specific meal, you'll have some for later in case you forget to order. Make sense? I'll see you in a bit, I'm in the middle of changing a patient's sheets, and I had to stop for 5 minutes to tell you why I don't have salt in a way that'll prevent you from arguing with a nurse."


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    Side note #1 - As far as ratios are concerned, one of the things that I love about my unit, is that it feels like between management keeping tabs on staffing, and the physical size of our specific unit, they don't have the ability to have dangerous ratios for the nurses. We have a maximum of 20 patients spread across 12 rooms. The closest I've seen us to full capacity would be 18 patients spread across 4 nurses, with a 5th coming in later in the shift. 2 of our patients are essentially residents and have been with us for months. I do know that *if* a nurse gets assigned 5 patients, it's one of those 2. Otherwise, the most I've seen is 4 patients to a nurse. Now, there have been shifts where I'm the only CNA on the floor. Whether that's because we have a surprise need for 1:1 sitters and that leaves only 1 tech on the floor, but about 2/3 of the way through a shift, the house supervisor goes to every unit and see what their staffing needs are, to make sure that if the next shift needs an additional nurse or tech, they call someone in from the float pool or offer overtime. The house soup is usually pretty good at talking to each of the techs to make sure we're not overwhelmed as well, in case the charge nurse of the unit is too busy to keep tabs on us, and they're pretty good at getting us reinforcements if we need it.

    Side note #2 - The only thing I like about our charting software is that once you get in to write a note, you literally can't do anything else. Either you're finishing the note, or you're abandoning it and typing from scratch later. Understanding this, I don't have an issue when a nurse redirects a patient to me. "Blind, can you get 22 a pitcher of water?" or "Blind, can you get 27 bed 1 a heated blanket please?" Sure, all day, every day. I also take the time to (re)educate the patient and/or family on how to use the call light, because 4 times out of 5 it's faster than someone getting up and approaching the nurses station.

    #46

    Oops just saw a mouse run across the ER floor.

    #47

    If you pass away, I’m packing you down to the morgue, wiping down the bed, calling housekeeping to clean your room and bringing in the next patient the same day.
    There not a room or bed that someone hasn’t passed away in.

    #48

    We use the blankets in the OR to wipe up blood, pee, fluids on the dirty floor. And I gladly still cuddle up with the blankets knowing this.
    Also we never have any of the supplies/ instruments we need to do surgery. There’s a lot of creative leeway because of that.

    #49

    Many times the morgue shares the back half of the walkin freezer with the kitchen (separated by a wall).

    #50

    Bed bugs are a SERIOUS problem

    #51

    Also we notice when your alarm coincides with your PRN pain relief being due.

  • Saturday 11 July 2026 - 00:00

    Most of us don't give much thought to the buildings we pass on our daily commute. But every so often, we come across one that makes us stop, stare, and marvel at its “beautiful impossibility.”

    Sometimes it’s the sheer scale or location of a structure that leaves us wondering how on earth it was built and appreciating the craftsmanship behind it. Other times, it’s simply the building’s beauty—its symmetry, color, or decorative details that have long since fallen out of favor.

    Whatever the case may be, you don’t need to know your arches from your architraves to appreciate these architectural gems. And, luckily, with online communities like the one that shared the images we’re featuring here today, you also don’t need to travel very far to admire them.

    The buildings featured in today's collection inspire a sense of wonder in all kinds of ways. Let's take a closer look at three of these architectural gems to see what makes them so extraordinary.

    #1 The Persian Art Of Aine-Kari (Using Tiny Mirror Shards In Walls And Ceiling To Make Them Shine) In The Tomb Of Shah Cheragh Built In 13th Century

    (The golden chandelier was added in 18th century.)

    © Photo: SoggyConclusion4674

    Known as a “mosque of mirrors,” the shimmering interior of the Shah Cheragh shrine in Shiraz, Iran, has captivated visitors for centuries. And even in pictures, it’s not hard to imagine why.

    In a dazzling display of the ancient Iranian craft of Ayeneh‑kari, millions of tiny pieces of mirror are carefully arranged in geometric shapes and floral patterns. They encrust the interior’s walls, domes, and ceilings. As light enters the space, countless reflections are scattered throughout, creating an otherworldly effect.

    The intricate craftsmanship showcases both remarkable artistry and centuries of cultural tradition, but it was never intended to be purely decorative.

    #2 Facade Of A Brick Townhouse In Hampstead, London, UK

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #3 The Writers Museum - Edinburgh, Scotland

    © Photo: rockystl

    Shah Cheragh is also one of Iran’s most important pilgrimage sites, housing the tombs of two brothers of Ali ibn Musa al-Rida, a descendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and here the mirrors also carry symbolic meaning and spiritual significance.

    “In Persian culture mirrors and water have long represented purity, clarity and illumination. Reflective interiors amplified natural light and reinforced spiritual ideas about enlightenment and divine presence,” Penelope Piaff explains.

    It’s one of the reasons mirror work became so common in shrines and mosques, where, she says, “the reflections create a shifting, almost celestial atmosphere, turning architecture into a poetic experience.”

    #4 El Nido De Quetzalcóatl - Naucalpan De Juárez, Mexico

    © Photo: rockystl

    #5 Staircase. Castle Of Queen Margherita Of Savoy - Gressoney-Saint-Jean, Italy - 1899

    © Photo: rockystl

    If Shah Cheragh transforms architecture into poetry through light and reflection, Panagia Soumela inspires wonder in an entirely different way—through the seemingly impossible nature of its location.

    Aptly dubbed “The ancient monastery hanging from the side of a cliff” by Joe Yogerst, writing for CNN, the Panagia Soumela Monastery is one of those architectural feats that might have you blurting out, “But how?!” Because even though the site, founded in the 4th century CE, has a pretty interesting and tumultuous history, its location is arguably even more dramatic.

    #6 Strasbourg Art Nouveau

    © Photo: ArtofTravl

    #7 Panaghia Soumela Greek Orthodox Monastery - Trabzon, Turkey

    © Photo: rockystl

    Perched on a sheer cliff face nearly 1,000 feet above a wooded river valley, you would be forgiven for thinking that the scene, as Yogerst points out, “seems generated by artificial intelligence or computer graphics rather than a real place.”

    But as the hundreds of thousands of yearly visitors who make their way to the site in Altındere Valley National Park, Trabzon, Turkey, can attest, it is in fact real—complete with chapels, courtyards, a library, living quarters, a bell tower, an aqueduct, and a stone-enclosed sacred spring.

    All were carved into and built against the mountainside over the centuries. And although the dramatic setting continues to inspire awe (and boggle minds), it wasn't chosen simply for its appearance. The remote cliffside offered both protection and seclusion, making the mountain itself an integral part of the monastery rather than simply its backdrop.

    #8 House For Sale In Brussels, Belgium

    © Photo: plopsaland

    #9 The Town Hall In Markgröningen, Built In 1441, Is One Of The Biggest Half-Timbered Houses In Germany

    © Photo: TeyvatWanderer

    #10 The Margravial Opera House In Bayreuth, Germany. It Was Built In 1744

    © Photo: TeyvatWanderer

    El Nido de Quetzalcóatl (Quetzalcóatl’s Nest), a residential complex of ten apartments located in Naucalpan, State of Mexico, serves as an interesting modern foil to the Panagia Soumela Monastery.

    While there's no question that a more than 1,600-year-old monastery is a sharp contrast to a “fantastical edifice” that takes the shape of a colossal serpent “scaled in portholes and iridescent mosaics,” the comparison is interesting because of the way each responds to its natural surroundings. In both cases, the natural landscape becomes an integral part of the architecture itself—whether out of necessity or by design.

    #11 I Love Japanese Architecture So Much, It’s Beautiful

    © Photo: International-Drag23

    #12 1933 Tudor Revival Building Housing The Historic Coach And Horses Pub In Mayfair, London, UK

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #13 Stair Hall Fresco By French Painter Paul Baudouin (1844-1931) In Maison Hannon

    A historic 1904 Art Nouveau townhouse designed by Belgian architect Jules Brunfaut (1852-1942) for the industrialist Édouard Hannonin in Brussels, Belgium

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    Designed by Mexican architect Javier Senosiain, El Nido is a striking example of organic architecture, which aims to harmonize buildings with their surroundings rather than reshape the landscape to suit them. Rather than viewing the site's ravines, caves, mature oak trees, and uneven terrain as obstacles to overcome, Senosiain allowed them to dictate the building's form.

    Inspired by Quetzalcóatl, the feathered serpent deity of Mesoamerican tradition, and shaped by the site's natural contours, the building's sweeping curves replace the straight lines of conventional architecture. The result is what Amazing Architecture describes as an "undulating body that submerges, penetrates and emerges, to return to take refuge in the inner world from which it comes."

    #14 Staircase Tower Inspired By Those At The Château De Chambord, Part Of The Late 19th-Century Neo-Renaissance Waddesdon Manor, A Country House In The Village Of Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, England

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #15 1774 Pulteney Bridge Over The River Avon Designed By Robert Adam (1728 – 1792) In The Palladian Style With Shops Across Its Full Span, Bath, England

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #16 Mosque In Djerba, A Mediterranean Island Of Tunisia

    © Photo: just_an__inchident

    But for all its cultural symbolism, sculptural qualities, and what Susana Ordovás describes as its "monstrous surrealism" and "environmental idealism," El Nido is first and foremost a place to live.

    As she notes, "many call this colourful snake home, and it's swallowed up residents and holiday-goers alike over the past 16 years"—a reminder that even the most imaginative architecture can still function as an everyday home.

    #17 Gent Belgium

    © Photo: ArtofTravl

    #18 Winter Garden Room With Stained Glass Windows In The 1908 Art Nouveau Maison Des Médecins, Charleroi, Wallonia, Belgium

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #19 Ornate Bridge Connecting Dresden's Palace And Cathedral, Germany

    © Photo: TeyvatWanderer

    The buildings discussed here couldn't be more different, yet if there's one thing they have in common, it's their ability to make us stop and stare.

    Whether through mesmerizing mosaics, gravity-defying engineering, or architecture that grows from the landscape itself, they remind us that the world's most memorable buildings are often the ones that challenge our expectations.

    Fortunately, this collection is full of "beautiful impossibilities," each with a fascinating story worth getting to know.

    #20 The Gros Horloge, A 14th-Century Astronomical Clock Installed In A Renaissance Arch Over A Street In Rouen, Normandy, France

    The Renaissance facade represents a golden sun with 24 rays on a starry blue background.

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #21 The Wedekindhaus In Hildesheim, Germany, Is One Of The Country's Most Elaborate Half-Timbered Houses

    © Photo: TeyvatWanderer

    #22 The Floor Of St. John's Co-Cathedral In Malta, A Floor Made Entirely Of Marble Tombstones Housing 400 Knights Hospitallers

    © Photo: ArtisticRide6852

    #23 Changi Airport Skytrain Tracks Next To The Rain Vortex In Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #24 The Golden Gallery Of Charlottenburg Palace In Berlin, Germany, Was Created In 1746 And Is Considered A Prime Example Of Friderician Rococo

    © Photo: TeyvatWanderer

    #25 Palais De L'isle, A 12th-Century Fortified Mansion On An Islet In The River Thiou, Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Southeastern France

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #26 1900 Art Nouveau Winter Garden Of The Ursulines Institute With A Stained-Glass Ceiling, Town Of Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver Near Mechelen, Belgium

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #27 Living Room With A Glass Roof In The Maison Losseau, An 18th-Century House Renovated In The Early 1900s In The Art Nouveau Style By Paul Saintenoy, Mons, Wallonia, Belgium

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #28 The Rococo Kaisersaal In Würzburg Residence, Germany. Its Vibrant Frescos Were Painted By The Venetian Painter Tiepolo

    © Photo: TeyvatWanderer

    #29 Evangelical Market Church - Wiesbaden, Germany

    © Photo: rockystl

    #30 Castle Eltz, Germany. Built In The 12 Century And Inhabited By The Eltz Family For Over 850 Years

    © Photo: TeyvatWanderer

    #31 Spires Of The 14th-Century Church Of Our Lady Before Týn Towering Over The Skyline Of The Old Town Of Prague In The Morning, Czech Republic

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #32 The Marksburg Above The River Rhine In Germany. The Castle Is Over 800 Years Old And Has Never Been Conquered

    © Photo: TeyvatWanderer

    #33 West-Facing Posterior Of The Neuschwanstein Castle With A Two-Storey Balcony, Schwangau, Bavaria, Germany

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #34 Stone Cottages With Slate Roofs And Thatched Roofs, Cotswolds Village Of Broadway, Worcestershire, England

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #35 The Workshop Of Master Glassmaker Clas Grüner Sterner, Also Known As The Victor Marchal House-Workshop

    Located at number 6 Rue du Lac in Ixelles, Brussels, is an emblematic example of the Art Nouveau style in Belgium

    © Photo: FOllie65

    #36 Templo In The Lake. Longxing Temple, Chengdu, China

    © Photo: Ok_Chain841

    #37 One Of My Faves From Gent Be

    © Photo: ArtofTravl

    #38 Justice Palace (Supreme Court), Vienna, Austria. Built 1881

    © Photo: Kalifornier

    #39 The Striking Interior Of The Notre-Dame Basilica In Montreal

    © Photo: intricatexplorer

    #40 Five Continents House - Antwerp, Belgium

    © Photo: rockystl

    #41 Villa Farnese - Caprarola , Italy

    © Photo: rockystl

    #42 Interior Of The Natural History Museum, London

    © Photo: StrombergsWetUtopia

    #43 Chateau De Chenonceau, With Its Gallery Spanning The River Cher, Is The Most Peculiar And Probably Most Beautiful Castle In The Loire, In France

    It was rebuilt, furnished, and transformed between 1514 and '76 by women of different temperaments, and is known as the Ladies' Castle

    © Photo: WestonWestmoreland

    #44 1774 Palladian-Style Pulteney Bridge Reflected In The River Avon, Bath, England

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #45 The Indoors Of A Castle In The Kasbah, Algiers, Ottoman/Andalusian Style

    © Photo: bigus-_-dickus

    #46 Rusticated Arched Bridge With A Three Storey Doric Columned Loggia Above On Air Street Near Piccadilly Circus, London, UK

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #47 Gyeongbokgung Palace In Snow. Seoul, South Korea

    © Photo: MunakataSennin

    #48 Chapel Of Santa Catarina, Porto, Portugal - Draped In Azulejos

    © Photo: sonderewander

    #49 Hamburg Planetarium, One Of The World's Oldest Modern Planetariums

    Housed in an Expressionist-style former water tower designed by architect Oskar Menzel(1873-1958) and built between 1912 and 1915. Hamburg Stadtpark, Winterhude, Hamburg, Germany

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #50 Half-Timbered Buildings Along The Rur River Flowing Through The Resort Town Of Monschau In The Winter, Eifel Region, Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Western Germany

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #51 Hotel And Shops In The Historic Spa Town Of Karlovy Vary In The Winter, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #52 19th-Century Neo-Gothic Mariahissen

    Once housing a now-defunct lift, and the 19th-century Dutch Renaissance Laurinska huset residential building on the edge of Södermalm Island, seen across the bay from a street in Gamla Stan, the historic old town of Stockholm, Sweden

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #53 Late Gothic Ribbed Ceiling Of St. Anne's Church In Annaberg-Buchholz, Germany

    © Photo: ArtisticRide6852

    #54 Courtyard Of The Cathedral Of Trier, Germany, With Roman, Romanesque, Gothic And Baroque Architecture Visible In One Image

    © Photo: TeyvatWanderer

    #55 The Late Gothic Choir Of St. Lorenz In Nuremberg, Germany

    © Photo: TeyvatWanderer

    #56 Casa Josep Fiol, A 1902 Modernisme Building By Architect Manuel Comas I Thos In The Eixample District, Barcelona, Spain

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #57 Inside The Courtyard Of Burg Eltz

    © Photo: justtoletyouknowit

    #58 The 19th-Century Library Decorated With Paintings By Eugène Delacroix In Palais Bourbon, The Meeting Place Of The French National Assembly, 7th Arrondissement Of Paris, France

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #59 With A Length Of 69m The Antiquarium In Munich, Germany, Is One Of The Largest Renaissance Halls Ever Created. It Was Built Between 1570 And 1571 To House A Collection Of Antique Sculptures

    © Photo: TeyvatWanderer

    #60 The Great Karnak Temple At Luxor, Egypt, The Sacred Heart Of Ancient Egypt

    © Photo: intofarlands

    #61 The Half-Timbered Town Hall Of Alsfeld, Germany. It Was Built Between 1512 And 1516

    © Photo: TeyvatWanderer

    #62 The Imposing Staircase Of Weißenstein Palace, Germany, Was Finished In 1718

    © Photo: TeyvatWanderer

    #63 19th-Century Gothic Revival Marienburg Castle, The Former Summer Residence Of The House Of Welf In Lower Saxony, Germany

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #64 View From The Balcony Of The Jaw-Dropping Concert Hall, Palau De La Música Catalana In Barcelona

    © Photo: patrickbrusil

    #65 16th-Century Gothic Church Of Saint Bavo Located On The Grote Markt In The City Of Haarlem, The Netherlands

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #66 One Of The Entrances Of The Grand Egyptian Museum, Inaugurated This Week (Giza, Egypt) As The Largest World Museum Dedicated To One Civilization

    © Photo: just_an__inchident

    #67 Schwerin Palace, Germany, A Unesco World Heritage Site Since 2024

    © Photo: TeyvatWanderer

    #68 Staircase. Hotel Bristol Palace - Genoa, Italy

    © Photo: rockystl

    #69 Tyntesfield, A Victorian Gothic Revival Country House In An Estate Near Wraxall, North Somerset, England

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #70 1910 Art Nouveau Residence By Spanish Modernisme Architect Mario Rotllant Folcarà(1880-1946) In Cárdenas, Cuba

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #71 Nordkirchen Palace In Germany

    © Photo: TeyvatWanderer

    #72 Victorian Building Housing A Corner Bookstore In Buxton, High Peak, Derbyshire, England

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #73 Moritzburg Castle, A Baroque Palace On A Symmetrical Artificial Island In Moritzburg Near Dresden, Saxony, Germany

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #74 Santuario De Nuestra Señora De Los Remedios, Cholula, Mexico

    © Photo: Amazing-Edu2023

    #75 Bucharest, Romania

    © Photo: Sea-Rope-31

    #76 The Domed And Circular Staircase Of Bruchsaal Palace, Germany

    © Photo: TeyvatWanderer

    #77 Looking Up The Main Stairwell - Art Nouveau Centre Riga Latvia

    © Photo: ArtofTravl

    #78 Basilica Of Sacré Cœur De Montmartre In The Snow, Montmartre, 18th Arrondissement Of Paris, France

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #79 Stará Plynárna, A Former 1905 Acetylene Gas Plant Now Converted Into A Restaurant & Inn In The Village Of Hřensko, Ústí Nad Labem Region, Czech Republic

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #80 Kresbach Chapel, Mieming Plateau, Tyrol, Austria

    © Photo: WonderWmn212

    #81 Church Of The Gesù, Palermo, Italy

    © Photo: Lepke2011

    #82 Grand Staircase In The Late 19th-Century Neo-Renaissance Justizpalast(Palace Of Justice), The Seat Of The Supreme Court In Vienna, Austria

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #83 Das Holstentor, Lübeck, Germany (Gothic Architecture)

    © Photo: Professor_Peace

    #84 Federal-Style House With An Extensive Porch In Ohio

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #85 1923 Belle Époque And Eclectic Hotel Atlántico On Gran Via, Madrid, Spain

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #86 Traditional Slate Tile-Clad House In Goslar, A Historic Town In Lower Saxony, Germany

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #87 Art Nouveau In Douai France

    © Photo: ArtofTravl

    #88 1879 Neo-Gothic-Style Votivkirche In Votivpark On The Ringstraße In Vienna, Austria

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #89 Grosvenor And Lansdowne Crescent Gardens Surrounded By Late 19th-Century Georgian And Regency-Style Town Houses And The 1879 Victorian Gothic Revival St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, West End Of Edinburgh, Scotland

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #90 Church Of Santa Clara, Porto, Portugal

    © Photo: sonderewander

    #91 Rare Surviving Tudor Gatehouse, Built In 1595 Atop A 13th-Century Stone Arch That Formed The Original Priory Entrance To The Priory Church Of St Bartholomew The Great, City Of London, UK

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #92 House With A Corner Turret In Ammergasse 1, University City Of Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #93 Details Of The Flamboyant Gothic-Style West Facade Of Orléans Cathedral Featuring Ornate Tracery And Crocketed Gables, Orléans, France

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #94 13th-Century Saigerturm(Saiger Tower) With A 19th-Century Upper Replacement Seen From A Cobblestone Street In The Town Of Stolberg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #95 Gothic Church In Hamburg, Germany

    © Photo: Civil_Winner_3707

    #96 1888 Residential Building On Korkeavuorenkatu 21 Designed By Swedish Architect Axel Högberg, Helsinki, Finland

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #97 Azerbaijan Carpet Museum (West Baku)

    © Photo: MrJonson84

    #98 Rotunda And Grand Staircase Of The 1915 Beaux-Arts San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #99 Peleș Castle, Sinaia, Romania

    © Photo: Sea-Rope-31

    #100 Illuminated Château Frontenac On A Rainy October Night, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #101 Asamkirche In Munich, Germany. A Dark Rococo Gem Built In 1733

    © Photo: TeyvatWanderer

    #102 1911 Kurmittelhaus(Spa Treatment Center) With Curved Gables And Roofs By The Freiburg Architect Robert Mühlbach With The Collaboration Of Alexander Ackermann In The Spa Town Of Bad Kreuznach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #103 Guwahati Airport, India

    © Photo: Srinivas_Hunter

    #104 1919 Gothic Revival St Colman's Cathedral Seen Beyond The Colorful Row Houses In The Seaport Town Of Cobh, County Cork, Ireland

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #105 Frauenkirche Seen From The Neumarkt Square On A Frosty Winter Evening After The Snow, Dresden, Saxony, Germany

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #106 High-School In Timisoara, Romania

    © Photo: Sea-Rope-31

    #107 Interior Of The Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève, Paris

    © Photo: SensitiveDivide802

    #108 The Stairs Where I Work In Bloomsbury, London

    © Photo: photonphillips

    #109 Gloucester Cathedral Cloister, Constructed Between 1351 And 1412. Perpendicular Gothic

    © Photo: drodbar1

    #110 Art Deco Wooden Escalators In The St. Anna's Pedestrian Tunnel In Antwerp. Inaugurated In 1933, They Are Among The Oldest And Last Remaining Wooden Escalators Still In Operation In The World

    © Photo: FOllie65

    #111 Staircase At The Kunstpalast Museum In Düsseldorf

    © Photo: Typys

    #112 Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome

    © Photo: NoEye452

    #113 Marble Staircase In The Eclectic And Neoclassical Palace Of Justice Inaugurated On 1883, Brussels, Belgium

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #114 Galleria Sciarra, Rome

    © Photo: Boluddhismo

    #115 St Barbara's Church, Kutná Hora, Czechia

    © Photo: Moody-Waltz-147

    #116 Federal-Style House With A Sunroom Addition In Forest Hills Gardens, Queens, New York City

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #117 Roman Pool In Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California

    © Photo: ArtisticRide6852

    #118 Granada, Spain

    © Photo: naveen713

    #119 Late 19th-Century Châteauesque-Style Château Frontenac Overlooking The Saint Lawrence River, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #120 Connecting Bridge Between The Dürkopp Werke Factories, Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #121 A-Frame Cabin On An Islet In The Middle Of Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #122 1765 Baroque-Style Sanctuary Of The Madonna Of San Luca Atop The Snowy Colle Della Guardia Hill Overlooking The Cityscape Of Bologna, Northern Italy

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #123 Starfield Library, Seoul

    © Photo: photonphillips

    #124 Art Nouveau Meets Modern Glass, Portugal

    © Photo: Party-Belt-3624

    #125 1918 Hampshire House, The Towering Wing Of The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel On The Shores Of Lake Gloriette, Which Closed In 2011. Dixville, Coös County, New Hampshire

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #126 Ornate Bay Window Of A Brownstone In Park Slope, South Brooklyn, New York City

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #127 French Renaissance-Style Alwyn Court Completed In 1909, An Apartment Building At 180 West 58th Street, Midtown Manhattan, New York City

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #128 19th-Century Bethesda Terrace In Central Park, Manhattan, New York City

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #129 Colorful San Francisco Victorian

    © Photo: Party-Belt-3624

    #130 2101 Divisadero St., San Francisco, CA

    © Photo: ArtisticRide6852

    #131 Domino Sugar Building, Brooklyn, New York

    © Photo: Northern_Lights_2

    #132 Federal-Style House In The Town Of Thomaston, Knox County, Maine

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #133 Detail On Flatiron Building, NYC

    © Photo: DrDMango

    #134 Philadelphia City Hall In The Snow, City Of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #135 1891 Richardsonian Romanesque And Renaissance Revival-Style Delmonico's Building On 56 Beaver Street, Financial District, Lower Manhattan, New York City

    © Photo: ManiaforBeatles

    #136 The 3rd Floor Of The Seattle Central Library

    © Photo: Advanced_Honey_2679

    #137 Boston City Hall

    © Photo: No-Analyst-1613

  • Saturday 11 July 2026 - 00:00

    The universe has a way of keeping everything in balance. After a bad streak, something good often follows. Even the heaviest rain ends, and eventually the sun comes out. Sooner or later, the way people treat others often comes back to them.

    Across several Reddit threads, users shared the best examples of instant karma they’ve ever witnessed. Some were incredibly satisfying, while others were unexpectedly funny. We gathered the most memorable stories here.

    #1

    This is a positive karma story. It was a few days before Christmas and I was looking for a parking spot at my nearby mall. Total nightmare.

    I was on one of the main lanes that went past a mall entrance. That lane was stop and go traffic. There was a guy trying to walk across the lane. I was surprised and mad for him when four cars in front of me refused to stop for 20 seconds and let him cross the lane.

    I stopped and motioned for him to cross. He gave me a smile and pointed to his car. He was parked in that first row of spots right by the entrance! I got a primo parking spot on one of the worst shopping days of the year, just because I had some common decency for my fellow man.

    #2

    My daughter was on hospice due to a degenerative terminal illness. We wanted to donate her organs to try and save other kids after her passing, but they said the organs and tissue were so far gone and couldn’t take them. So I called a researcher who had dedicated her career to researching and caring for kids with my daughter’s condition. I asked if she would be able to use anything from my daughter’s body to support her research and maybe save other kids that way…

    She asked about our situation and told me that the current doctors were giving up too soon—there was more we could do. She said she’d be willing to take over our care from across the country (before telehealth was a thing). Her expertise and willingness to help us doubled my daughter’s life.

    I am forever grateful. And for those curious, we did donate whatever she wanted for her research when my daughter passed away and then got our daughter’s body back to bury.

    © Photo: ashleyLNL

    #3

    This story is the quickest I ever saw karma work.

    A woman I knew was married for 20 years. One Friday her husband came home from work and told her he wants a divorce. He proceeded to pack a bag and told his wife he would be back next week for the remainder of his belongings and divorce papers. He then said, don't think you are going to get any of my money, better start looking for a job and I'm going to sell the house.

    She was in shock and had no idea there was a problem with their marriage.

    The next day, she gets a phone call from a hospital. Her husband suffered a massive stroke and was in the ICU. When she arrived at his room a young woman was there. When she saw the wife walk in, she got up, walked over to her and handed her his car keys. She looked at the wife and said, his car is parked outside the emergency department, I put his belongings in the car, I'm leaving, I didn't sign up for this. It was then the nurse walked in and told the wife, her husband had a stroke [while] with the girlfriend.

    The wife had her husband transferred to a long term care facility. She made sure he had what he needed and nothing more. She then started enjoying life with his money and doing whatever she wanted.

    © Photo: CassandraApollo

    #4

    I was working as a writer-producer on a TV show. We had a special coffee truck at the set as a treat for the cast and crew. I waited until the crew had gotten drinks, then went up and ordered a drink for myself. While I was waiting, a guy came up that I knew to be a fairly well-known journeyman actor, but we'd never met. He put in an order for a drink. Almost immediately he started fussing about how long it was taking. The barista put a drink in the pick-up window and called my name. Before I could even react, the guy grabbed my drink and took off.

    Twenty minutes later I was sitting in a casting session and the casting director brought in that guy. To audition for a role in the episode that we were in pre-production on. That I wrote and was executive producing.

    I said, "Hey, how was my coffee?".

    © Photo: CherylHeuton

    #5

    I was working at a gas station and this lady fills up a fountain drink and bee lines to the door without paying. I asked her if she was gonna pay and she flipped me off and told me [get lost] and proceeded to leave without paying. As I lookout the window all I see is her trip over the curb and fall to the ground , and the drink landed on her and drenched her. I’m extremely petty so I went outside, hit her with a Nelson Munoz “ha-ha” and told her that’s what she gets! It was hilarious.

    © Photo: Street-Yoghurt-5663

    #6

    I was sitting at a red light and this guy pulls up next to me and apparently since I own a mustang it means I wanted to race him. He's revving his engine at the light with his girlfriend or whatever she was acting like he was hot stuff and as he's showing off I see a cop pull up behind him so I nod in agreement and when the light turns green he peels off and almost immediately gets pulled over. As I drive by I look and both give me a glare as I laugh.

    © Photo: Padiern

    #7

    As I was stopping at a set of traffic lights a guy in the car next to me stuck his head out of the window to catcall me. Then he crashed into the car that had stopped in front of him.

    © Photo: Naive_Pay_7066

    #8

    I used to ride my bicycle to and from work about 1.5miles each way. One day during peak end of the day traffic leaving the parking lot I was in front of a bunch of cars waiting to turn left and a senior person where I worked zipped past all the cars behind me on his motorcycle. He stopped next to me, flipped up his helmet visor, said "Nice bike loser," then revved the engine and yeeted out into traffic.

    Almost immediately I heard the screeching of tires as he slammed the brakes and got t-boned by someone pulling out from the opposite side of traffic. He and his motorcycle went flying, it landed on top of his leg just in a smashed pile of metal and fiberglass...as I came calmly pedaling up to him on my bicycle. Fortunately for him I was an EMT and we worked at a hospital so I checked him out and he was fine other than a wrecked motorcycle and broken leg. A minute or two later the ambulance pulled up and took over and as they loaded him onto the stretcher I pointed to the pile of what used to be his motorcycle and said, "Nice bike loser," and pedaled on home.

    © Photo: Sad-Elk3268

    #9

    I saw a drunk guy throw a rock at a cop car. The window must have been bulletproof, because the rock bounced back at the guy and hit him in the family jewels. The cop took a sip of his coffee, got out and cuffed the guy.

    #10

    My mom trying to force me back outside to weed the flower beds when I came in because there were hornets. She called me a wimp, walked outside and got stung between her eyes within twenty seconds. Hahahahahaha...told ya!

    © Photo: BIGDL666

    #11

    Recently saw a video of a man screaming the n-word out the window of his massive truck, flipped the bird too, at a black woman and IMMEDIATELY crashed into a light pole. I'm pretty sure I've seen it about a dozen times and I upvote it every time.

    #12

    I was at a casino. My husband and I normally don’t play seriously - usually go and eat brunch and put aside $50-100 to spend on slots and drink free. We usually sit next/near to each other so we can hang out.

    I was about to sit down next to him at a slot where he was, and this guy literally SLIDES under me. I almost sit on his lap. I was like “wth okay”. I go around the carousel and play the one around. Hit the few hundred dollar smaller “jackpot” (think it was like $350 on $10?).

    You could tell he was one of those who watched the machines and was waiting for one of them to hit.

    This guy was MAD.

    © Photo: e-rinc

    #13

    My husband told me of a time his sister reaped instant karma. I was not in the family yet at the time of the story.

    He, his (now ex) wife, 3 kids, sister, her husband and their 4 kids and his parents were at a theme park. They were going to one of the outdoor shows. Everyone got seated and his sister says “I’m going to use the bathroom”.

    She comes back with a churro. Just for her. Nothing for her kids or anyone else. She sits down and goes to take a bite when a seagull flies over and drops directly overhead. It landed on her and the churro.

    He said they all laughed so hard at her. She was not amused.

    © Photo: stitcherfromnevada

    #14

    When I was young, my brother made a bunch of fish sticks for himself leaving me and my friend hungry. We asked if we could have some and he completely refused, laughing in our faces. So, we are sitting on a couch watching tv as he comes walking in holding a giant plate of fish sticks and ketchup. As he walks through the door he begins to say, “MmmMmmmm these look good.” But instead of finishing the word good, he trips and drops the plate. Fish sticks and ketchup go everywhere. To this day it may be the hardest I’ve ever laughed.

    #15

    I was in college and working this [trashy] sandwich shop to make money while I applied for temporary jobs/internships.

    There was this miserable server who had clearly been there too long and had “seniority” which ironically came with so much arrogance and disdain for anyone else in the restaurant. He was so negative and patronizing to everyone and would just start petty arguments or make snide remarks to make people feel small.

    One day I was telling one of the other sandwich workers that I had been in the middle of this months long internship application in Thailand and was crossing my fingers that I got it.

    This [jerk] overhears, interjects, and has the audacity to tell me something like, “keep dreaming. You’ll never get it, you can’t even make a proper sandwich fast enough.”

    Not even an hour later I got an email that I had been selected and would be heading to Thailand for a 4 month internship in a month’s time.

    I immediately went to my boss, told him the news, gave my resignation, and walked out to tell the server, “I got the job. I hope you learn how to be happy with where you’re at.” I have never seen a look of such pure shock and remorse on someone’s face, but it felt so good.

    #16

    Wholesome one:

    I was at Petco Park watching the Padres play the Diamondbacks, in the lower deck along the third base line. My son spent a lot of time running up to where the ball girl was, tossing foul balls to waiting kids. This one kid in a Diamondbacks jersey got a ball and gave it to my kid. During warmups in the bottom of the next inning, the player whose jersey the kid was wearing tossed him a ball directly.

    #17

    Child support arrears hearing. Ex was in contempt, deferred. Ex often lied under oath but hard to prove. Ex lied to Judge X who as a result gave him some leeway.

    Ex laughed about lying to the judge it in the hall. Judge’s Clerk overheard the hallway snark about the lie and reported to the Judge. Judge had bailiff bring him back in, revoked community recognizance (suspension of jail for contempt) and ordered him to jail.

    Ex immediately bailed himself out of bail (even before booked) with cash he had in hand — of an amount he testified under oath to the judge he couldn’t pay in arrears for ~6 months. That fact got back to the judge that same day.

    Judge X was against incredibly pissed and took permanent control over the case and ex received zero benefit of the doubt thereafter. Maybe not instant karma but deeply satisfying.

    #18

    This single girl in my friend group was always after guys that showed interest in other single girls in the same group. I guess she saw them as rivals, and it boosted her confidence to 'steal' a guy from them.

    She tried it again at a festival. She was flirting shamelessly with a guy that was clearly into her friend, kept touching him, trying to catch his eye and dancing close to him. She ignored his dismissive signals, until he loudly said: 'Oh my God, you attention [seeker]. Can't you find a guy who is actually interested in you?'

    Her face sank and she didn't say much for the rest of the day.

    #19

    There was a railway crossing that was in very badly in need of repairs - so bad that you had to slow down to about 10km when you crossing it so you didn't damage your car. City couldn't do anything about it because railways are federal jurisdiction.


    My husband and I were a couple of blocks away when this guy in a muscle car passed the car behind us and my car at the same time (on a double yellow line as well) 


    As the guy goes tearing off we look at each other and say 'he's not from around here and doesn't know about the crossing' 


    Sure enough when we caught up his car was wrapped around a lamp post skid marks showing he must have hit it at speed. 


    Did we wait to give the police a statement - you betcha. .

    #20

    Belligerent dude was screaming and yelling at a family guy just trying to put his boat in at a boat ramp with his wife and kids. Belligerent guy eventually punches the family guy in the face and knocks him off the dock into the water.

    Almost the instant the guy hit the water the two "fishermen" at the end of the dock slammed belligerent guy facedown into the dock and handcuffed him. Turns out they were undercover FL DNR.

    #21

    I was in a popular coffee place (think: America runs on) and the person at the counter in front of me was placing his order. And by placing his order I mean screaming at the poor woman behind the counter. He ordered a coffee, black and a med tea with cream and sugar. The employee kept asking if he wanted iced or hot tea and he kept literally screaming MEDIUM TEA WITH CREAM AND SUGAR!!! While this interaction was going on, he was handed his black coffee. As he continues to berate the poor employee about how she is a moron because she can't get an order correct, he takes the lid off of his coffee to make sure it's right. He finally finishes up his order by throwing the money at the cashier and sweeping his coffee off the counter to go to the other end to wait for the rest of his order. Well, he did not secure the lid on his coffee after checking it and spilled burning hot coffee all over both of his hands. It was the most satisfying act of karma I had ever witnessed.

    #22

    Somebody was tailgating me as I was driving 15mph up a snow covered mountain road. This road would expand to two lanes over certain stretches of it. We came to one such place and they passed me while accelerating. They immediately lost control on the slippery surface and went right into the ditch.

    © Photo: wbrameld4

    #23

    There's an intersection I regularly took at my previous job. It's one of those deals where the left lane turns into a "left turn only" lane as soon as you go through the main intersection, but then there isn't time to move over.

    But that doesn't stop people from constantly trying because it's fewer cars in that lane at the light.

    I had so many close calls, including being run off the road a few times. It felt like people would rather sideswipe my car than just wait a few seconds for me to pass them and then safely move over.

    I did have one incident where apparently the guy was in such a hurry that he didn't wait long enough to move into my lane. He clipped my back bumper with his front bumper.

    My damage was a tiny dent and maybe some slight scuffing of the paint in a small area.

    But for him. His entire bumper was ripped off the car and lying in the street.

    I don't normally laugh at bad things happening to people. But after years of having to constantly deal with AH drivers there, it was so gratifying to finally see one of them getting what they deserved.

    #24

    Ok, not my story, but it's so good I have to retell it here.

    A good friend of mine was boating on a lake, and at the end of the day there was a huge pair of lines at the ramp to pull boats out of the water. Each side of the ramp had a car or truck with trailer backing down to put their trailer into the water; they would bring the boat or watercraft up onto the trailer, strap it on and drive up out the middle. The middle section was kept open for people to egress.

    The line on each side was over half an hour long but two guys thought they wouldn't wait, so they backed down the middle, and their friend rode up on a jet ski - and popped it right into their small trailer, and they went zipping back up the ramp flipping everybody off and laughing.

    When they hit the top of the ramp - the jet ski fell off the trailer, having not been strapped down properly. The jet ski fell and rolled over and over down the ramp, breaking the fiberglass into pieces, and ended up dumped back in the water in front of everyone. The whole place was cheering and jeering, while still the guys had to back down again in front of everyone to pick up their ruined jet ski!

    Again not my story, but such a great scene that I had to retelll it from what I heard.

    #25

    During the early days of Covid folks were doing stupid things for basics like toilet paper, bottled water and hand sanitizer to name a few.

    My daughter and I are at Costco and I see ONE case of bottled water. I am like cool, I could use that. Meanwhile, Karen also sees it and literally sprints by me with her cart to get it, nipping my ankle with her cart as she went by!

    I don’t care and I am NOT running so before I can turn away she rushed under the Costco racks to get it off the pallet and when she stood up she cracked her head open on the racking…blood gushing out really good…she definitely got done stitches out of it.

    All my daughter and I could muster was a big ol’ belly laugh at her…my kid is now 16 and still talks about that when I occasionally take her to Costco.

    #26

    Last day of 6th Grade, outside playing kickball before school let out. A kid named Dereck cut in front of me because "he was better at kickball than I was". Dereck went to kick the ball but slipped. He fell awkwardly and broke his lower leg somehow. I hope you are enjoyed your summer in a cast Dereck.

    This memory still brings me joy 30 years later.

    #27

    Oh I have a good one. We were driving across town one afternoon, rare nice day where we lived. Sun was out so everyone was trying to get out and do something. Traffic was worse than normal, and we were on a busy 4-lane road at the back of a pack of it.

    I looked in my rear view just in time to see two cars road raging each other. Trying to run one another off the road, honking, the whole nonsense. As they approached, they cut into the open lane and the second car tailgated the first one HARD. As soon as they could get side by side again, a couple of spots in front of us, the back passenger of the tailgating car climbs up and sits on the door frame, upper half out the window.

    He swings at the other car for whatever ungodly reason, and right as his arm comes back around, a police motorcycle comes between us and the car now beside us and lights them up. I will never forget the "OH [DANG]" look on that guy's face when he turned and saw the cop. Not sure what the charge was going to be, but I know my evening ended a lot better than theirs.

    #28

    I was on a small group bike ride, riding through a construction zone. What was normally two auto lanes iand a bike lane (in each direction) was cut down to one auto lane and a bike lane. We were in the bike lane, and a car that had an open lane to itself nevertheless decided to buzz us with the horn blaring while speeding through the construction zone. The car behind them was an off-duty cop who also happened to be a cycling teammate of one of the guys on our ride. He followed the bad driver home, got a picture, then came back and got a witness statement from us and also the flagman at the construction site, before calling in the offender. It was the most efficient police work I've ever seen or heard of.

    #29

    There was a regular at a coffee shop that I used to work at that no one liked serving. He was always rude, would expect everyone to know what drink he wanted, and would tell you how terrible you are at your job if he felt you were going too slow.

    He gets his order in and I'm the one making his drink (a mocha). Now, not to toot my own horn but I'm good at making coffee drinks. I had been doing it for 4 years full time and I made sure this drink was PERFECT. This guy still found a way to complain about it (something about the latte art looking "pedestrian").

    He goes to grab the drink and he grabs it from the rim with his fuzzy gloves on. Mind you, this is a very full drink and grabbing a full paper cup from a very flimsy rim is a sure fire way to get that drink a quick trip to the floor.

    I try to offer him a sleeve so he can carry it without burning his hand (he asked for it to be made extra hot) and he just waves me off saying "I know what I'm doing, girly."

    He carries it over to the table he's sitting at and, as he's sitting down, this drink spills over the very nice looking laptop he had left there.

    He tried to argue with the manager about getting a refund and his laptop paid for but he backed me up and we never saw him again.

    #30

    I pulled up to a light at a turn lane to get onto the freeway. The girl in the car next to me had her trunk open. I tried signaling to her, and she thought i was trying flirt with her, rolled her eyes, gave me a dirty look and ignored me. She sped off all crazy like i was some creep she was trying to escape, and once we got on the freeway all her stuff started flying out the trunk..I still have an evil laugh when I think about it.

    © Photo: LordSugarTits

    #31

    During school football (soccer) one of the guys was deliberately pushing me and was just being really annoying for no reason, during the match he once pushed me so hard I almost went straight into a brick wall. Just few mins after this he got kicked in the face while trying to defend.

    And I still went to check on him despite him being [a jerk] to me.

    #32

    A bully at school used to pick on all red headed people all the time for no reason other than their hair colour.

    She has 4 kids now all with different shades of red hair. She doesn’t say red though. She calls it auburn or things like strawberry blonde or magnificent copper.

    One post of her daughter in the sunlight with the caption absolute perfection just love the way the sun hits her magnificent copper hair.

    © Photo: Ms-Introvert-

    #33

    Heh.. I was on an international flight back to the US. As we approached, there was an announcement to be sure to have your passport available, like anyone didn't know that in advance. So when we landed, a guy in the row in front of me pulled his luggage down from the overhead bins, and started frantically looking through it for his passport, totally blocking the aisle. Dozens of passengers were stuck behind him, trying to deplane. I said in my calmest voice, "Pardon me, clear the aisle, we are trying to deplane." The guy roared at me "WHAT DID YOU CALL ME?" His wife (who had her passport in hand) tried to restrain him and get him out of the aisle. But no, he refused to budge and took his time.

    I was waiting in line at US Customs with gigantic suitcases full of electronics and stuff I bought in Tokyo, hoping not to get heavily taxed. The Customs Agent just waved me through. As I departed, I noticed Mr. Aisle Blocker at another station. Customs made him empty his luggage and was tearing it all apart, searching it thoroughly. I laughed and left.

    Don't deplane angry.

    #34

    Attention-seeking teenage girl wasn't getting the attention she wanted from a young man who was talking to his friends, picked up her water bottle like a club to smack the young man, but the lid wasn't on properly and when she raised it above her head she got an instant shower from a full bottle.

    #35

    Watched someone skip a queue confidently… only to realize they were in the wrong line and had to walk all the way back while everyone watched.

    #36

    My friend is a little bit insecure, I’m 28F she is 27F and I love her but she can do some weird insecure put downs at times.

    Anyway, I was meeting her friends from college while day drinking and she decided to tell them my most unflattering story of how I drank way too much in Miami and *felt* like I was going to puke. (I didn’t puke in public, I puked in the toilet eventually, I was fine when it mattered). This was a story from years ago, and I said but I didn’t actually puke anywhere, she kept saying oh no you were going to you were going to puke in the Uber and even went so far as to clamp her hand on my mouth to “demonstrate how she had to tell me to not” which did not happen, I never came close to puking in the Uber. I almost hit her when she touched my face, it was so out of pocket but I decided to be the bigger person, that her behavior was immature, from a place of insecurity and anyone I would care to even know would be able to see that.

    A few hours later, I’m pretty sober having only had some beers throughout the entire day while she was having pretty sugary cocktails. We are on our way to dinner in her friend’s car, and she projectile vomited out of nowhere all over herself and the car. I took care of her when it happened and stayed with her, however in the back of my mind I couldn’t help but feel this was total karma for being pretty mean and also my reward in a way for staying calm and cool.

    © Photo: squidpuss97

    #37

    This is a small one that happened years ago but still gives me joy. I was turning off of a one-way street. A car was stopped in the road and was honking at me to hurry up and turn because they wanted to turn onto the one-way in the opposite direction. I pointed at the one-way sign and drove off.

    In their anger, they must have not seen the police car across the street. After I turned, I watched them turn down the one-way, going the wrong way, in my rear view mirror and immediately get lit up by the police that they didn’t see. I’m smiling now thinking about it.

    #38

    Back when I played League of Legends, had a game against your typical toxic player. Everyone on both teams ended up reporting him.

    End up chatting with some of the opposing team in the post-game lobby. As we're talking, we all get a notification saying the player was banned because of our reports. We were all shocked because we had never seen a notification like that before, let alone one that happened so quick.

    #39

    We were queuing to get in a football match. Just me (female) and my 6yo (at the time) daughter. She has strong morals, just like me, but she hadnt quite mastered the "pick your battles" lesson. A massive, hench, scary looking guy cuts in front of us in line. Just blatantly does it, not even pretending to be confused or anything. My daughter says to me (quite loudly) "mom, weren't we behind those people?" I tell her yes but we're in no rush (she wants me to have a go at the guy, I whisper and say no, its not worth it, karma will get him). After about 30 more minutes of waiting in the queue, the guy gets to the front and shows his ticket. Turns out hes at the wrong door and he needs to go ALL the way around the stadium to his door lol. Kick off was soon and it was a fairly decent sized stadium so I dont know if he got to see it not.

    #40

    My son and I were in the car at a red light in the left lane. In the middle lane next to us was another vehicle who was slowly inching their way up to the line and creeping into our lane. A police car was right behind them. I looked at my son and we both knew this guy was going to make a left hand turn from the middle lane. We debated about whether or not he noticed the cop behind him.

    He didn't. As soon as that light hit green he floored it, and made that left turn in front of us. I stayed put, because I was pretty sure what was about to happen. Sure enough, that cop lit up and made that same turn in front of us. The driver didn't even make it half a block.

    I almost forgot to go, I was laughing so hard and my son was wheezing.

    #41

    When I was younger and less assertive, I worked at a place that did trainings that were required for a certain professional field. We couldn't let people in later than 15 minutes after class start time because of state requirements. Not surprisingly, this made latecomers mad on a regular basis. I was pretty used to that, but usually people were mad at the situation, and even when they were loud or swearing it wasn't usually aimed at me personally.

    I remember the first person to ever swear *at* me directly--I believe she was in danger of losing her license. She got aggressive, trying to physically intimidate me by leaning into my space (she was much taller than me) and taking steps like she was going to try and push past me to the classroom, and when I quietly but firmly held my ground, she screamed in my face and stormed out. I held it together but I was actually pretty shaken and upset.

    As soon as she slammed her way out the door, the previously only overcast skies opened, and it POURED. She was actually parked directly in front of the building, literally less than ten feet from our door, and she still got absolutely soaked. Made me feel a lot better, I gotta say.

    #42

    The guy who was driving like a jerk flew past me, cut someone off, and ran a red light. I passed him further down the road. He had been pulled over.

    #43

    A big lifted truck with a [maga] flag on it cut off a bunch of cars on the road and then I watched his wallet fly out of the bed.

    © Photo: 444MightyMouse444

    #44

    I saw a sassy young lady get a ticket for jaywalking right after she cursed and then turned her head to glare at me for stopping at the "don't walk" sign. I saw the cop across the street and she didn't. Literally happened a meter in front of us. This was in Austria where they police this type of behavior.

    #45

    In middle school there was a “fight”. more so this kid was getting picked on. we were outside in the middle of spring, it was icy. 2 kids tried to gang up on him and they tripped over each other on the ice almost immediately , in front of everybody.

    #46

    I worked at a restaurant and there was one girl who just didn’t like me for some reason. She was working a double and, on her break, went and bought fresh baked chocolate chip cookies. She came back and gave every single server one, except for me. As she grabbed the last cookie and lifted it to her lips, the cookie broke and fell onto the kitchen floor. The look on her face was so much more satisfying than any cookie she could have given me.

    #47

    New park built in my town so when it opened it was chock full of people. 2 13~ year old lads were giving me funny looks (i assume cz im 21 with a cane, thats a whole nother story) n theres a raised patch of grass (maybe 6 inches higher than the pavement) n one of them while locking eyes with me, trips on the edge of this patch of grass and literally eats dirt. I have not laughed like that in a while.

    #48

    I was on a second date, we went out dancing. He got really drunk, and he started making out with another (married) woman across the dance floor when I went to grab us drinks. I know the woman was married, because dude was the best man in her wedding.

    I was stuck there, we had taken a shuttle and it wasn’t due back for hours. By a stroke of luck, I ran into some friends that brought me back to my hometown about 20 minutes down the road.

    The next morning, I heard a great story: he and the woman went to an after party, they snuck in a bedroom to fool around, and owner of said bedroom walked and beat the absolute [hell] out of him. 3 front teeth knocked in, he needed surgery. I saw pics, it was bad.

    Can’t get more instant than that.

    #49

    I was having some huge, unavoidable costs coming my way, and I was super stressed as I was not in good financial position, at all. My ex decided to help me out by giving me some money to help me cover it (he was in a way better situation than I). Just a week later he went on a holiday, and when he was flying back, before leaving the plane he found a leather jacket and he could not find it's owner, turns out it was apparently from a previous flight. The jacket had a tag on, completely new, his size and *ridiculously* expensive, and in the pocket he found almost exactly double the amount he gave to me, in cash.

    It made me so happy. Karma does strike back!

    #50

    I was the one that received the instant karma. I was 12 and racing my neighbor around the house 3x. I was so far ahead of him, I yelled out that he was so slow I could beat him backwards. Proceeded to run backwards and fell on the driveway and broke my arm.

    #51

    Me getting at ride to my front door at 12 midnight with 2 really heavy bags. I thought I was going to be walking all night with those bags. I stuck out my thumb and I got a 30 mn ride. That was a karma kickback for a long ride and a burger I gave .I’ve since given another 30m car ride to another in need.

    #52

    A guy who jumped me from behind and slammed me to the cobblestones, fell down with me, landed under me and broke his leg. I was completely unharmed.
    Oh yeah did I mention it happened right outside the church at a funeral!?

    #53

    Happened about 30 years ago but is family lore now... a friend who was into some shady business left a bag of cash on the roof of his car. A good Samaritan honked to try and let them know... they fingered him and drove off. They laugh about it now and hope the guy picked up the bag, it had about 30k in it!

    #54

    There was this bloke waiting in the queue for the ski lift.
    A woman with one of her daughters was blocking the way a bit because she was waiting for her other daughter, who was in her twenties, and he told her to move to the side; the woman politely asked him to calm down. That annoyed him and he was firm and a bit too harsh in his response.

    Ten minutes later, he took a nasty fall on his snowboard and fractured two vertebrae...

    The bloke on the snowboard was me...

    I was on holiday and, really, there’s no point in getting stressed when people lack common courtesy at times like that.

    Anyway, I’m fine.

    #55

    Some peniswrinkle of a kid constantly harassed my ex in high school. Went out of his way to yell, swerve, scream, anything to annoy us.

    One day we pull out of a shopping plaza and PW sees us, busts a U-turn. We're turning left. This [jerk] goes flying past us, flips us off, rams right into the back of literally everyone waiting at the red light. He hit so hard, he was facing us. Five cars involved.

    I started laughing and pointing. My ex got out and helped him find his tooth. We are not the same.

    #56

    I was driving home in rush hour and the police had stopped/were directing traffic. The car behind me didn’t know why I was stopped and were honking non-stop. Lots of pedestrians. The car tried to go around me, stopped alongside me and were flipping me the bird (both people in the car) with BOTH hands. In slow rhythm. The cop blew his whistle and motioned them over to give them a ticket I’m guessing. Not sure for what, but he motioned for me to go. I drove away happy thinking “instant karma.”.

    #57

    It had snowed a lot and was out hunting. In one single spot multiple vehicles had gotten stuck. I found a tiny "dry" patch that I could park in and start winching people out. Zero cell signal and a long way from any home; bad weather no less.

    After pulling out 3 vehicles and starting on the last vehicle, a pickup pulled up behind me and asked what was going on. I told him that If I can attach my vehicle to his, it'd go faster since I would be less likely to be pulled forward into the snow and ice.

    The driver told me no and threatened violence; sure as hell he came back with an axe handle. He thankfully saw "the light" and hopped in his truck.

    The moment I finished winching out the last vehicle and started to reel in my winch cable, the SOB whipped around me yelling and flipping me off. Karma slapped him and he got stuck in the same spot as everyone else.

    All the other drivers and I just waved and drove off leaving the idiot out there.

    #58

    Coming home from the Rocky Horror Picture Show one night around 2 am we were driving down the main drag when a car full of dudes in a pick-up truck challenged us to a race. I was driving a Lynx, which was not a fast car.

    I accepted the challenge. They took off, I kept up until the speed limit at which point I stopped racing. They slowed down to get beside me as we crested a hill, threw lit fireworks at us and accelerated away.

    A cop was parked on the hill, saw all of this and pulled them over.

    We slowed down as we went by them, rolled down our windows and pointed and laughed.

    It was pretty good.

    #59

    A dude was rude to me while ordering his coffee (I was the waiter) and then he chocked on the first sip.
    Small, fast, satisfying.

    #60

    Dude at a college party I was at was making advances at a girl and she was not having it. We told him to buzz off and as he was leaving he fell down the steps to go outside.

    #61

    I was delivering 100’s of hire chairs in stacks of 10 on my back, alone in a van to an event. It was to the door only, no set up. The guy who met me at the big marquee at a local university was rude from the offset, super condescending, and expected me to set them all up for him according to his plan he’d drawn out. I explained I have to move on to my next drop we don’t do set up. He would not have it and insisted someone told him we would. Dressed in his smart shirt tucked into his thin work trousers and shitflicker shoes, he stormed up to me from the tent on my last journey from the van to to the tent, and as he reached me slipped in a puddle and fell completely on his back, DRENCHED. I just stood above him, and waited for him to get up without saying a word, no offer of a hand up 😂. He couldn’t run away quick enough.

    #62

    I was driving behind a Sheriiff’s Deputy along a rural 2 lane 45mph road that was double yellow. The deputy must’ve had their cruise set at 45mph because we were not going any faster or slower and a person in a sports car rolled up behind me driving fairly fast and they must’ve started to get impatient because they started flashing their lights and making swerves to overtake even though the road is a double yellow for many more miles to come.

    Suddenly on a short straight, the sports car shifts down a gear and is gonna “disappear” and about halfway past me he realizes there is a Deputy in front of me and hit his brakes and swerves back in line, the Deputy hits their emergency lights, get in the oncoming lane of traffic slows down to get in behind the sports car and pulls the car over. Of course, I just kept on driving normally.

    #63

    Arrived at a 4 way stop before the car across from me. I was a bit peeved when he didn’t stop and rolled through the stop sign. I didn’t realize there was a cop right behind me… he instantly put his lights on and pulled the guy over.

    #64

    Years ago I was a server, it was my first job, and it was a breakfast shift. So I had to be at work at 5:30 in the morning. So about an hour into the shift we ran out of grapefruit halves. I had a booth where one of the women was sitting on the inside of the booth and when I told her we had just sold the last hat grapefruit half she threw a fit. Now normally if that happened we would send someone out to the grocery store which was only a few blocks away but it wasn't open yet and we couldn't do anything about it. She was absolutely screaming she was so mad. I was shocked. However when I brought her cup of coffee a few minutes later just as I was sitting it in front of her the handle broke out and it landed in her lap. The person sitting next to her immediately grabbed a cup of ice water and poured it in her lap. Now she was really mad and I had to head to the kitchen because I could not keep a straight face. The weird thing it was one of those old fashioned really really thick coffee mugs and I personally had never seen one break unless it's dropped on the floor. Karma works.

    #65

    Well it happened to me one time. We were late getting home, we were seniors in high school trying to get home to my house. A friend of mine was driving her car and the guy in front of us was going really slow, but the roads were a little slippery it had been snowing but the roads were clear but slick. So we passed them and then literally within a half mile or so we went around a curve and slid up in embankment and we're stuck sideways in the car. They came around curve there and probably were laughing at us. We backed the car back off the embankment luckily and drove home.

    Luckily the car really didn't have any damage.

    #66

    Saw one recently at work. A girl had been really rude to me when I was already upset because of having a bad day and she made a comment about me being dramatic right as she walked into a guy that worked in the building (we work for a company that cleans the building not for the building itself like this guy did) and he spilled coffee all over her. Nobody really felt sorry for her or tried to help her because they had heard her being rude to me and knew why I was having a bad day (she did too. She just didnt care).

    #67

    Driving on a dual carriageway at the speed limit. Guy went past me like I was standing still. Unfortunately for him, the traffic division HQ is in that area. Lots of unmarked police cars (or there were then. A car peeled out from somewhere behind me, and about 5 miles along the road, there was the first guy in cuffs being stuff into the police car.

    #68

    These two chicks at a show bugged infront of us in the drink line that we had been in for over half an hour. They acted like they pulled it off, rolled their eyes way better than anyone at this event.

    The place was so packed and loud the bartenders didnt notice. After they got their drinks both their ID’s got swiped into the garberator. LOL.

    #69

    I had a guy in a BMW behind me in the left turn lane to get onto the highway. I could tell by the way he pulled up behind me that he was in a hurry. 

    Once the light turned green, we turned left and up a long onramp. Mr. BMW was weaving back and forth behind me like he was warming up his Indy car tires. As soon as the painted triangle between the highway and onramp appeared, he crossed over the paint and up to speed as fast as he could. 

    He passed me at 70 and must have gotten up to 90 before passing a cop that was waiting on the inside berm just past where traffic merges onto the highway. 

    Mr. BMW knew he was cooked and immediately got back over and pulled off the road. He went from 20 to 90 to zero with 10 seconds.

    Karma at her finest.

    #70

    One Monday morning, I was stuck in moderate to slow traffic on a freeway my way to work. In my rear view about 1/4 mile back, I see a very aggressive driver weaving in and out of lanes. He (as he whipped past me I saw a young white male driver) was even using the shoulder and the median to pass and get ahead.

    Shortly after he passed me, narrowly missing my right front fender, I hear the whooping of a siren. A highway patrol vehicle slipped between lanes and drivers avidly moved to the edge of their lanes to let the patrol car by. Ahead the aggressive driver was tailed and pulled over stopping on the shoulder. I could see all other drivers cheering for 1/4 mile in either direction. All of us sharing a warm glow of satisfaction I'm sure.

    #71

    Working as a waitress with a sleazy cook that wouldn’t stop being a sexist annoying [jerk]. After turning him down a dozen times, he told the owner some lies about me stealing from the register when I was closing up. Well, they were all from Greece and stuck together, so I got fired.

    As I was grabbing my purse I pictured him getting shot. Yea, I was really young and pissed. I got another job the next day. Two days later, old coworkers stopped by to say the sleaze was shot because of gambling debts to a bookie. 3 days seemed pretty instant for me.

    #72

    Had a job I quit. I was a line cook, and I was one of 3 people that 1 of us needed to be in the building for it to function. I had just clocked out on my last shift and sat at the bar, and there was this toxic slacker cook. We didn’t like each other. He was celebrating the fact I was leaving, which I was fine with, he wasn’t worth my time. I guess thought the void created by me leaving made him more indispensable. I don’t remember what he did exactly, but he was fired within 10 minutes of me clocking out on my last shift. He left the building before I did.

    He was never going to be more than a pair of hands, but he was [ruining] the morale of these two younger cooks they would need to step up. I think that was the big factor.

    #73

    On a small cross street with two lanes, one to turn left and one to go straight. Left lane is used either to turn left onto the main avenue or to dickey into an expressway that's maybe 25-30 feet in.

    Bunch of us are queued in the left lane, waiting for pedestrian clear the crosswalk. Guy goes into the straight ahead lane so he can go around all of us to enter the expressway, actually cuts me off as I'm turning.. And I watch the cruiser that was parked behind us go lights and siren at him even before I complete my turn.

    #74

    Bit of a shorter one but when I was 13 I was in line for a rollercoaster not realizing I was accidentally standing in a group of people, one of the guys told me to [get lost] then a few minutes later ended up dropping his phone and permanently losing it.

  • Saturday 11 July 2026 - 00:00

    When a home changes hands, it often needs a little work. And if the new owners are already spending the money on repairs, it might be the perfect time to update the exterior as well. Unfortunately, you can't buy good taste.

    The TikTok account 'Crime Designs' is dedicated to calling out questionable renovations. By sharing before-and-after photos—many of which are pulled from Google Street View—it shows how quickly character can disappear in the name of modernization.

    Are gray paint, sleek lines, and minimalist facades always an improvement? We'll let you decide.

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    It might be tempting to exchange the old for the new, but if it is not something people actually need, they might be better off resisting the urge.

    Holly Bowden, a real estate agent with Ray White Wilston in Brisbane, Australia, says the first thing homeowners should remember when renovating is to avoid adding anything that won't bring value to the property.

    "Recently, a client asked me if they should change their windows to aluminum; there was nothing wrong with the windows — they were beautiful — so that's not going to add value," she explains.

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    According to Bowden, home remodeling should strike a careful balance between broad appeal and individual character, even if you aren't planning an immediate sale. While risk-averse designers might push for complete depersonalization to make a house marketable, she believes keeping a touch of personality is actually a benefit.

    Bowden warns against the hyper-neutral, all-white-and-cream aesthetic, noting that it strips away color and leaves a property looking identical to every other house on the block.

    To avoid creating a cold, overly stark environment, she recommends infusing some color and personal style, or working with a skilled designer who knows how to make a space feel distinct without overdoing it.

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    Another big no-no is DIY renovations. Bowden encourages owners to use professionals when seriously upgrading a home.

    “I've seen it where people say 'I've done it myself' rather than getting a professional, then it looks botched and doesn't look great," the real estate agent adds.

    If the owners ever want to sell their house, buyers will definitely notice the poor workmanship and start to doubt the quality of the entire property.

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    Some of the transformations you see on this list might very well be the work of house flippers. Every residential area has a price ceiling, and if you want to profit when reselling a house, you need to cater to that upper limit before remodeling.

    High-end additions that might make sense for a family who plans to stay long-term—like triple-glazed windows, commercial-grade kitchens, or professional-grade appliances—rarely yield a positive return on investment in purely monetary terms.

    That's because average buyers usually do not recognize the premium cost or appreciate the added value, meaning resellers rarely recoup their expenses when they build past local market expectations.

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    When we look at who is the most active in the home remodeling market, the 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study shows that Baby Boomers accounted for the largest share of homeowners undertaking renovation projects in 2025 (54%), though this is down five percentage points from the previous year.

    Gen Xers followed at 34%, up five points year over year, while Millennials edged up from 8% to 10%.

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    Gen Z homeowners represent only 0.5% of renovators, up from 0.2% in 2024. But they are significantly more likely to renovate following a recent home purchase (63%) compared with Millennials (31%), Gen Xers (19%), and Baby Boomers (18%).

    Among Gen Z renovators, 33% cite lifestyle changes as a trigger for renovation, while 22% point to home damage.

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  • Saturday 11 July 2026 - 00:00

    Innocence is one of the rare joys children get to enjoy. Ideally, they shouldn’t experience the harsher side of life until they are old enough to understand the world around them. But of course, things aren’t always that way. 

    This ninth-grade girl, for instance, got her first taste of sexism from the mother of a boy she went up against in a math competition at school. She was left so taken aback that it became a bitter memory she carried through the next few years. 

    However, it was her graceful response through a well-thought-out revenge plot that turned things around for her, albeit a year later. 

    Innocence is one of the rare joys a child gets to enjoy

    A teenage boy in a school uniform, looking pensive, representing how sexist remarks can backfire.

    Image credits: Green odette / Pexels (not the actual photo)

    This ninth-grade girl, however, lost it early after getting her first taste of sexism during a math competition at school

    Screenshot of text: Girls shouldn't win math competitions, so my son should win. High school student, 9th grade.

    Screenshot of text: Teacher decided I should compete in a math competition, saw potential, lazy at the time.

    Screenshot of text: On the day of the competition, saw a kid (EK) boasting, reviewed everything, annoyed.

    Screenshot of text: Results came, he won, I got second place, shocked and happy, until I heard this lady (EM).

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    Text snippet about Mom's sexist remarks against a teenage girl, detailing a woman's boos when a girl came in second place.

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    A teenage girl studies intently at a desk, writing in a notebook, focused on her work despite sexist remarks.

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    Driven by utter shock and anger, she planned out her revenge plot a year in advance

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    Teenage girl reviewed a whole year, ready to prove mom's sexist remarks wrong in competition.

    Mom's sexist remarks against teenage girl fueled her to do better after hearing boy's mother boast.

    Teenage girl hoping to win despite hard exam, challenging mom's sexist remarks.

    Teenage girl observes boy smirking during announcements, defying mom's sexist remarks against her.

    Teenage girl's victory shocks boy and his mom, making her mom's sexist remarks backfire.

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    Ultimately, everything worked out in her favor

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    Children who are exposed to biases against them at a young age may experience long-term repercussions on their confidence

    The mom’s comment carries more long-term repercussions than she probably thought. According to Dr. Sal Raichbach, the child may develop a more negative view of their confidence and perceived skill level. 

    “Even if the young child has the skills/ability to succeed, he/she now questions whether using those abilities will lead to negative reactions from others (e.g., dislike, judgment, etc.) or whether he/she would be ‘an outcast,’” Dr. Raichbach tells Bored Panda. 

    Even in these progressive times, such stereotypes persist. Dr. Raichbach says that comments from family members, classmates’ reactions, peers’ teasing, media coverage, and praise given to certain individuals perpetuate these biases. 

    “Research indicates that parents’ and teachers’ expectations regarding students’ mathematical abilities are often gender-based and influence how students perceive themselves in mathematics,” Dr. Raichbach explained, noting how it ultimately creates anxiety in students, which could alter their performance in school. 

    Adults must focus on encouraging success instead of competition

    To do this, Dr. Raichbach urges teachers to compliment students on the strategies they use to solve problems, the effort they put into challenging tasks, and the curiosity they show while learning. 

    At home, Dr. Raichbach says parents should celebrate each child individually rather than compare them. 

    “Parents must understand that a child’s success is a reflection of the child’s individual strength(s) NOT a reflection of another child’s worth,” he said. “The child should never feel forced into becoming smaller so that the family does not feel uncomfortable.”

    It’s an unfortunate situation for the author, who should have never experienced such prejudice at that age. Hopefully, it does not severely affect her as she grows older, and props to her for handling the situation and “getting revenge” by doing her best to achieve success.

    The author clarified parts of her story in the comments, as readers had nothing but props for her

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    A comment asking about regionals and the original poster explaining competition levels in the Philippines, relating to sexist remarks.

    A comment about a mother's bias towards girls winning and the original poster explaining traditional gender roles in the Philippines that led to the sexist remarks.

    A comment congratulating the teenage girl for using negative experience as motivation, stating it's the best revenge against sexist remarks.

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  • Saturday 11 July 2026 - 00:00

    The internet can be chaotic, but every now and then it gives us something truly delightful: older people posting things online that are unintentionally hilarious. Whether they're sharing brutally honest opinions, misunderstanding modern technology, or simply saying exactly what's on their minds, their posts are often funnier than anything a comedian could write.

    In this collection, we've rounded up some of the funniest screenshots featuring older people and their unforgettable online thoughts. Some are wholesome, some are wonderfully blunt, and a few might have you laughing out loud. Keep scrolling to enjoy these wonderfully unfiltered posts that prove age only makes people funnier online.

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    Have you ever watched your parents or grandparents use a smartphone and found it incredibly adorable? Maybe it's the way they hold the phone a little too close to their face, carefully typing one letter at a time, or how they accidentally turn on the flashlight and have absolutely no idea how it happened. Perhaps you've laughed when they ask where the "back button" went or wonder why their photos suddenly disappeared.

    Moments like these can be both funny and endearing. But when you stop and think about it, it's actually pretty remarkable that they're using these devices at all. After all, older generations have lived through one of the biggest technological revolutions in human history. They didn't grow up with apps, touchscreens, or social media—they had to learn all of it as adults.

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    Of course, technology has brought incredible benefits. It's easier than ever to stay connected with loved ones, pay bills, shop, book appointments, and access important information online. For many older adults, learning new technology has opened doors that simply didn't exist a few decades ago. But every new opportunity also comes with new risks. Unfortunately, as more seniors embrace the internet, cybercriminals have increasingly begun seeing them as potential targets. While global digitalisation has transformed society in many positive ways, it has also created entirely new forms of fraud and deception that can be difficult for anyone to navigate.

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    The numbers are genuinely concerning. Research from the older people's charity Independent Age found that older adults who have been scammed lose an average of nearly £4,000 each. And the financial loss is only part of the story. Around 31% of people over the age of 65 said their experience of fraud negatively affected their mental health, while more than one in ten reported that it had also impacted their physical health. Being scammed can leave people feeling embarrassed, anxious, and deeply shaken. For many, it's not just about losing money—it's about losing trust, confidence, and a sense of security.

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    The scale of the problem is enormous. Banks in the UK are being urged to do more to protect older customers after research showed that approximately 1.9 million older people have fallen victim to scams. Altogether, this adds up to an astonishing £7.4 billion lost by older adults. That's not just a number—it's retirement savings, emergency funds, and years of hard work disappearing in a matter of minutes. It's also a reminder that scams don't just happen to "other people." They can happen to anyone. As scammers become more sophisticated, even tech-savvy individuals can find themselves caught off guard.

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    So why are older adults particularly vulnerable to online scams? The answer is actually quite complex. Researchers say there isn't one single reason. In a realist review, Burton and colleagues developed a theory explaining how, why, and under what circumstances older adults may become victims of financial cybercrime. Their findings identified several risk factors, including limited cybersecurity knowledge, health vulnerabilities, and reduced familiarity with rapidly changing technology. In other words, it's often not a lack of intelligence that makes someone vulnerable—it's simply that the digital world changes incredibly quickly, and keeping up with it all can be challenging.

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    Other factors can also increase the risk. Memory issues, declining confidence with technology, and social isolation can all make it easier for scammers to take advantage of someone. Researchers also point to factors such as relative wealth, fear of losing independence, and societal attitudes that may make older people too embarrassed to ask for help. Sadly, scammers understand these vulnerabilities incredibly well. They often create schemes specifically designed to exploit trust, loneliness, and fear. Some even target older adults repeatedly once they've identified them as potential victims, making the problem even more heartbreaking.

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    #20 Brisket I Made Today

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    And the effects don't end when the money is gone. In many cases, the emotional impact can be even more devastating than the financial loss itself. Crime victimisation in general can have serious psychological effects on older adults, including anxiety, depression, and even post-traumatic stress disorder. Existing health conditions and social isolation can make these effects even worse. Many victims report feelings of shame and embarrassment, with some losing entire life savings or emergency funds. For some people, the emotional damage lasts much longer than the financial loss itself.

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    #23 Bodyslaming Garbage Cans Whats The Matter Cant Fight Men?

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    #24 She Accidentally Included A Picture Of Her Daughter Sleeping In An Ad She Posted

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    But despite all these very real concerns, the internet isn't only a place of scams and frustrations for older generations. In fact, it also gives us some of the funniest and most wholesome moments imaginable. Like when your mom accidentally video calls you and spends ten minutes showing you the ceiling. Or when your dad uses Google as if it's a person and types, "Why is my printer angry?" into the search bar. Or when your grandparent signs every text message with their full name, just in case you somehow forget who sent it.

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    At the end of the day, technology can sometimes feel confusing and intimidating, especially for people who didn't grow up with it. But it can also be a source of connection, curiosity, and plenty of laughter. The screenshots in today's post are a perfect reminder that everyone experiences the internet a little differently, and sometimes those differences are downright hilarious. So, Pandas, which one of these posts made you laugh the most? And what's the funniest thing a parent or grandparent in your life has ever done online?

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  • Thursday 09 July 2026 - 12:42

    Oh, how naive we are during our childhood, thinking that life is nothing but joy, cupcakes, and rainbows! However, once we grow up, the reality monster comes knocking at the door, and we are hit with epiphanies, some good, some amusing, and some mortifying.

    The Reddit user New_Storm430 brought up one such horrifying realization when she inquired, “What’s a ‘harmless’ habit you had as a kid that turned out to be a red flag in hindsight?” Well, her question released the floodgates as people rushed forward with their answers, and some of them are quite dank and relatable. Just scroll down to check them out for yourself!

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    Getting SUPER attached to anyone I felt any hint of a connection with, to the point of it being quite creepy & unhealthy. Lost several friends over it who were not amused, to say the least.

    Every time I found someone I thought I could be friends with, I latched on with an iron grip & that person would become my “obsession” of the moment (yes, I can use that word now, even as ashamed as I am of it). I spent years trying to overcome this part of myself and deep down inside, I know the tendencies are still there, thus the reason why I now choose to remain aloof from all but a chosen few people. I never want to get that way with anyone ever again.

    I look back now and cringe hard at what I put people through growing up. I realize now it was undiagnosed ASD & abandonment/attachment issues from never quite fitting in, being excluded from my peers and moving around a lot.

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    Making sure other people liked me, but not taking time to evaluate whether I liked them.

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    "Clean Plate Club".

    Im fat [very] now. Definitely won't enforce that with my kids.

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    As you scroll through the list, you might even find that the truth behind some of these "harmless habits" is actually quite sad. To better understand why we realize these red flags as adults, Bored Panda interviewed Divya Ahire, a psychotherapist who runs a private practice and offers therapy sessions under supervision. She said, "I think a lot of us only start to understand our childhood when we’re much older."

    "When we’re kids, we don’t always have the words to explain what we’re feeling. So we act it out. Maybe we’re always busy, always quiet, always performing. At the time, it just feels normal. But later, when we’ve done some healing or had space to reflect, we might realize those "habits" were actually us trying to cope with something difficult," Divya elaborated.

    She also believes that sometimes, it takes therapy, or becoming a parent, or even just watching a movie that hits a little too close to home, to start piecing things together. According to her, that moment of realization can be a little painful, but also really powerful, as it shows us how much we’ve been carrying, often silently.

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    "I can do it myself"

    It developed into hyper independence which has had its impact on my relationships. Hard to trust someone who keeps one foot out the door.

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    Retreating to my room and hiding in fictional worlds (video games, reading) instead of talking out my emotions (from emotional childhood neglect). Now as an adult, my first instinct is to hide and self-preserve when I have an issue, and it's been a struggle to make myself open up and communicate in a healthy manner.

    I try to make it a point to go after my kids and talk to them when they're upset (after letting them cool down if needed), instead of ignoring them in their rooms and assuming everything is fine when they finally emerge later.

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    Being able to read people’s emotions and adapt very quickly. There is a difference between cognizant of the emotional experience of others and being empathetic and holding space for that, and being hypervigilant due to trauma, and erasing your whole self in the process to the point where nobody actually knows who you are. And even if you have valid points of concern, it’s buried under mountains of people, pleasing behavior and indirect surfacing of your concerns. You will forever feel like your needs are getting unmet, but that’s because since you never felt yourself worthy of having needs you create confusion and ambiguity for others. Most of all you attract people who rely on you to be in that people pleasing space. You can’t have boundaries.

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    When we asked Divya whether such habits during childhood actually point to deeper emotional or psychological struggles, she said yes and that it happens more often than we think.

    She stressed, "Children rarely say I feel anxious or I feel lonely. Instead, they might spin in circles for hours, mimic others obsessively, or retreat into their own world. It can look like play. It can even make adults smile. But sometimes, it’s a sign that a child is trying to make sense of something confusing or overwhelming."

    However, that doesn’t mean every unusual behavior is a cause for concern, as kids are wonderfully weird and imaginative, she added. Divya believes that when we start to notice patterns or when a behavior starts interfering with a child’s ability to connect or feel safe, that’s when it’s worth pausing and gently exploring what’s really going on underneath.

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    Thinking and trusting that everyone is my friend. Turns out most people really [be bad] and are opportunistic.

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    Reading. I read *alot* as a kid as a form of escapism. .

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    I couldn’t sleep until I knew everyone else was asleep.

    I know that in the 80s we weren’t commonly talking about hyper vigilance but d**n, no one wondered why I as a child didn’t feel safe falling asleep unless I thought the adults were asleep too?

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    Divya also informed us that context, such as home environment or family dynamics, is everything when interpreting these so-called “harmless” behaviors displayed by children. She claimed that a child’s behavior is never just about them, as it reflects the world they’re growing up in.

    She narrated that their relationships, their safety, their sense of belonging, and the way emotions are handled around them—all of that shows up in how they behave, play, and respond.

    "So when a child starts withdrawing, acting out, or developing intense routines, it’s not helpful to ask What’s wrong with this child. Better questions might be: What’s happening around this child, What are they adapting to, or What are they trying to survive. When we hold that kind of compassion, we’re much more likely to respond in ways that are supportive rather than shaming," Divya narrated.

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    Turning off all my emotions when my parent was screaming/raging .

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    Stealing.
    It was small things like stickers and shiny objects and stuff. I realised it was bad when I decided to steal my roommates heels. I felt really bad and I kept it back in it's place.
    I got therapy and worked on it and thankfully, I've stopped now.

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    Discussed on Reddit before but I would count the number of letters in each word in a sentence when people spoke. Started as fun, ended with me obsessively needing to do it to the point of not taking in the conversation aside from the words to store to count. I would also stack sentences in my brain if I couldn’t count quick enough.

    Luckily I was oddly smart and self aware as a teen and saw it was getting out of hand so I made myself stop. As an adult I had to stop reading g a book series as one of the characters did the same and I started to slip back into it.

    I have done other compulsive behaviours as well. I am currently going through autism diagnosis process.

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    We also conversed with Divya about whether awareness around childhood mental health has improved in recent years to help catch these early red flags more effectively. She mentioned that yes, it has, and that gives her hope.

    "I see more parents open to learning, more teachers tuned in to emotions, and more social media accounts talking about nervous systems, boundaries, and inner child work. These conversations would’ve been unheard of not too long ago. But at the same time, not everyone has the same access to this awareness," she added.

    She noted that some families are dealing with daily survival, some are silenced by stigma, and many don’t have mental health resources nearby. "Awareness is growing, which is amazing, but the real change will come when support becomes more inclusive and easier to reach. Because every child deserves to feel seen, safe, and supported. No matter where they’re growing up," Divya concluded.

    #13

    Forgetting to eat/not liking eating. I thought it was just quirky. My whole family did it.

    My parents forgot to feed us kids a few times when I was 9-11 (we were always at least middle class, they just neglected us because of a side business). When I was 10, my mom put the entire family on an extremely restrictive diet because she definitely has an undiagnosed ED, and kept telling us that anyone who doesn’t eat like us will die.
    Turns out, she forced me to have an ED. I got a diagnosis and am recovering now, in my late 20s. She’s still in denial about hers.

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    #14

    Despite knowing the answer to a question or if I'm being asked about something, my immediate response is to remain quiet because of the fear of being made fun of (I had a stutter growing up) and I was usually yelled at for getting anything wrong.

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    #15

    I was a pathological liar :-( got therapy, learned to recognize WHY I lied and how to stop. Sometimes I still feel that urge to lie, but now that I’ve got techniques to stop it and reconcile when I do lie, life is much better.

    It’s nice to have friends now. The stress of my lies being found out was a huge burden on every part of my life, it’s really good to be free from it.

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    Well, that was definitely eye-opening insight from our expert, wasn't it? I bet the next time you catch some kid involved in such a "harmless" habit, it might do good to reflect on what's really happening with the child. That's it from our end for now, dear readers, but do tell us if you were able to relate to any of these. Also, don't hesitate to share your habits with us in the comments!

    #16

    Attention seeking and approval needing.

    I didn't realize how much I was running off of the validation of other people. when I saw it, I embarked on the famous self-love journey and now I feel so much better about myself.

    edit: spelling.

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    #17

    Signing up for every extracurricular - I’m still great at starting things! Sticking with them and seeing them through is another story….

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    #18

    I used to like getting an ice cube to keep in my mouth (I ate it like a hard candy rather than chewing it)

    Years later, I found out that ice cravings can be a sign of iron deficiency anemia

    (At that point I was already getting more iron in my diet because my doctor found that I had low iron in a blood test while I was getting a cardiac catheter).

    © Photo: Al-and-Al

    #19

    Fantasizing and daydreaming. It’s all nice until I dissociate in the middle of driving and almost crash.

    © Photo: Expensive-Mine-1172

    #20

    Procrastinating on everything and then rushing to get it done at the last minute, stressing myself out everytime and beating myself up for not doing the work when I had more time. Guess what I turned out to have.

    © Photo: Dr_Identity

    #21

    Playing “the passout game”. Me and my friends and siblings would press on each other’s carotid arteries to reach unconscious. So dangerous. Also, a pre courser to high-seeking behavior.

    © Photo: BravesMaedchen

    #22

    Stimming, specifically compulsively rubbing my feet together like a cricket. Turns out I have ADHD & autism lol .

    © Photo: Softbombsalad

    #23

    I was very flexible as a kid and would constantly contort myself into strange positions because it was comfortable for me and to show off. Well, it turns out I have Ehlers Danlos, and I was just doing permanent damage to my body that I'm paying for now as an adult.

    © Photo: User

    #24

    Dermatillomania. I shredded my cuticles and lips. I think I subconsciously believed things would be better if I could make myself flawless. Unfortunately I'm almost 50 and still do it. It's soothing and stressing at the same time. It's like, everything will be ok once my lips are smooth. Lip balm stops me for a while but makes it worse long-term because it makes my lip skin easier to remove.

    © Photo: User

    #25

    Not stopping at just one snack.

    #26

    Avoiding simple tasks.

    © Photo: User

    #27

    Pulling out my eyelashes because I thought I would get wishes. It's called trichotilomania (spelling?) Apparently and now I barely have any eyelashes, eyebrows, or hair on my head.

    © Photo: catlovingbookworm

    #28

    Long story short, now my face is stuck like this.

    © Photo: Some_Stoic_Man

    #29

    Drinkimg sugary beverages instead of water.

    #30

    Playing with whatever weird animal I could find while wandering around in the woods.

    © Photo: stavago

    #31

    Going on Omegle.

    © Photo: bubblegum-rose

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  • Thursday 09 July 2026 - 12:41

    You can’t know everything. But you can definitely know more than you did yesterday.

    And if you’re looking to pick up something genuinely useful, we’ve got just the thing. These Redditors shared smart life hacks that might not be on everyone’s radar—but honestly, they should be.

    Scroll through and don’t forget to upvote the ones you’d love to try!

    Click here & follow us for more lists, facts, and stories.

    #1

    When in public, you can watch videos and listen to music easily by using a simple device called "headphones".

    © Photo: Creativered4

    #2

    Minding your own business really does reduce stress.

    © Photo: kastleofkaos

    #3

    My wife and I like to get takeout once a week or so and if the food is good I like to call the restaurant and say, “Hi, my name is [intimacy] and we just picked up an order of [intimacy] for takeout.” (Insert short pause - you can hear the tension build on the restaurant end expecting a complaint). “I just wanted you to know that was one of the best meals we’ve eaten in a long time. Please thank the chef and everyone working back of house for us.”

    I don’t know if restaurants have a secret code or some way of identifying customers but we always seem to have better interactions with them on future orders, but most importantly it lets the BOH know that we really do appreciate their hard work.

    © Photo: Aeolus_14_Umbra

    #4

    When ordering something online I will add it to my cart and then let it sit for a couple days. Many times ive been sent the "You forgot something" email and a promo code for a % off.

    © Photo: ThaddeusOfWhiterun

    #5

    When purchasing citrus fruit, select the heavy ones. They are more likely to be fresh and juicy than the lighter ones (assuming the same variety and similar size).

    © Photo: gt0163c

    #6

    On BMWs, there is this lever on the left side of the steering wheel that gives an indication if you want to turn left or right.

    © Photo: bishopredline

    #7

    When buying bagged salad, buy the bags that aren't puffed up. Look for the flattest bags. They are the freshest ones. When the salad starts to go bad, it makes the bag inflate.

    © Photo: mondrianbox

    #8

    Dental tablets - like the ones that dissolve to clean dentures - clean out water bottles incredibly well. Can be super lightweight to carry while camping/hiking/traveling too. Put all my friends onto this hack!

    © Photo: User

    #9

    "Do you want to vent or do you want advice?"

    Varrrow:

    My wife and I use the phrase "Do you want a sword or a blanket?" quite often.

    © Photo: kelcamer

    #10

    Judging by the number of people who pull up on my bumper at every light, apparently a lot of people don’t know this:

    You should pull up to the point where you can still see the bottom of the tires of the car in front of you. That gives you enough space to pull into another lane and get out of there. You never know when traffic in front of you is going to stop. There might be an accident, a stopped train, or some other issue. Make sure you can leave without problems.

    © Photo: User

    #11

    When you buy a house or rent a new apartment, get a new gmail account for its address. Then send anything house- or apartment-related to that one email so when it is time to leave or sell, you have a history of everything done or spent on.

    © Photo: CarrieNoir

    #12

    HR is not your friend. They are hired to protect the company not you. Anonymous surveys at work are also not Anonymous. The creator of the survey has access to who wrote what. You’re welcome.

    © Photo: Baaptigyaan

    #13

    Hydrogen peroxide to clean blood off all fabrics. No, it doesn’t bleach the fabric. Yes, it’s near instant and 1000% total - no scrubbing. Just saturate, wait a few, and rinse. Do it a few times if the blood is old. 

    It ALWAYS works.

    © Photo: No_Performance8733

    #14

    Hair conditioner works better than most shaving creams for shaving and it's a lot cheaper too.

    Individual-Crazy3752:

    That is 100% true. Went through hundreds of razor burns in sensitive areas and one day discovered that hair conditioner softens thick short hairs perfectly- smooth skin, much better than any overpriced shaving product.

    © Photo: Deno_Stuff

    #15

    When showing people pictures on your phone, zoom in slightly so they can't swipe to another picture on your camera roll.

    © Photo: Acceptable_Split_915

    #16

    As a dental hygienist: anything is always better than nothing.

    You do not have to brush and floss at the same time. Just at some point during the day preferred.

    Don't like string floss? Try the picks. Keep them in the shower, in the car, on your nightstand, on the couch.

    Don't like floss period? Try a waterpik (the brand is waterpik, they make water flossers. I always recommend waterpik because they are the brand with the research to back them).

    Hand held models are good for travel or if they are rechargeable, take into the shower (just fill the tank twice). I prefer models that sit on the counter because they have better pressure control and a larger tank (just fill once).

    Other options are toothpicks, proxy brushes/soft picks, rubber tip stimulators. Anything to disrupt plaque and stimulate the gums.

    Anything is ALWAYS better than nothing. A s****y brush is better than no brush. Flossing once a week is better than none a week. 👍🏼 And always always just do the best you can.

    © Photo: SamPamTYM

    #17

    People who work on windows computers. Hit the windows key and V at the same time.

    Instead of pasting, it opens up your entire clipboard. Once you enable it it will save a history of what you copy and you can pick and choose.


    Enjoy.

    © Photo: User

    #18

    Admitting when you're wrong goes a lot farther than denying.

    © Photo: BPKofficial

    #19

    Not really a hack, but library branches often have digital libraries where you can view pretty recent movies and tv shows for free from the comfort of your home or wherever.

    Accessing will vary one one branch to another. It's either via a specific website/app unique to the branch. But some branches work with the Hoopla app offering the same access.

    Though note you may need an active library card to access the digital library.

    © Photo: theonlybuster

    #20

    Politely asking for things. People just seem to assume or default to terrible service or the inability for things to happen for them. If you approach it nicely with respect and ask for what you want etc many times it's not that big of a deal to get it done.

    I've gotten VIP upgrades for concerts, free food, complimentary airport lounge passes, reservations at hard to get places, bill concessions.

    It's amazing how rudely most people in a forward facing role are treated. If you approach them and treat them with dignity and respect, often times they will happily extend a courtesy to you. They are people and if they're the right person, they can often bend the rules in a way that you wouldn't have ever gotten had you not asked in the first place.

    This also works with friends, family, partners, etc.

    © Photo: imbasicallycoffee

    #21

    Bacon in the oven. Cooks it perfectly and it doesn’t curl.

    © Photo: PercentageNonGrata

    #22

    If your brown sugar gets hard and unusable, seal it in a ziploc bag overnight with a slice of apple or bread. The sugar will absorb the moisture from the slice and be as good as new.

    © Photo: ZDarFan

    #23

    I have really sensitive ears. Most earrings irritate them other than ones made from titanium.
    So I got 14g implant grade titanium tunnels and just put the cheap earrings through them like a sleeve. It works great and now I can wear whatever earrings I want without having any reaction.

    Highly recommend for folks with sensitive ears!

    © Photo: muttermayi

    #24

    Doing the laundry/dishes and playing with your kids is one of the most reliably effective ways to arouse your wife.

    © Photo: ExternalSelf1337

    #25

    Airline neck pillows.

    The opening goes...in...the...BACK! You know, where the BACKREST is and you don't need any more support. The whole point of these things is to allow you to sleep sitting upright, without your head tilting forward and waking you.

    © Photo: stiina22

    #26

    Concert Earplugs on your keychain. The industrial circus peanut style muffles sound and are horrible.

    Spend $40 on ones that dampen db's by 20 or so and let sound pass through a tiny hole. My old a*s has had mine almost a decade now. (Don't be a dumb kid like me and start now.)

    Not only does the music still sound right, but the 15-20 db they cut off does a remarkable job of selectively blocking out the voices of those drunk a******s talking a few seats over.

    © Photo: User

    #27

    Baby powder removes sand. I continue to blow people's minds with this every single summer at the beach, and my mind is equally blown at how no one seems to know this.

    © Photo: crindy-

    #28

    If you're depressed, don't feel good, maybe had a bender or anything else, get out from underneath the blanket and take a walk around the block. You will feel 10x better after about 10 minutes of moving.

    If you're actually bed-ridden or sick sick. Don't. But if you're hungover or beating yourself up or you don't feel good, go for a stroll. You'll feel better when you get back :)

    Edit: Yes, OP doesn't mean walking cures depression. We've all had our own lives to go through, just saying I felt better after going for a walk with my dogs after going through a week straight refusing to get out of bed to pee, I built off that start. Doing better now.

    It's a positive post my dudes and take care of yourselves.

    © Photo: lokoinov2

    #29

    A wet latex glove in circling motions extracts all the pet hair embedded in your couch's upholstery into neat little balls that you can easily collect and discard.

    © Photo: User

    #30

    Paper towel in your mixed greens box. Increases shelf life by weeks.

    © Photo: itwasluck_71

    #31

    Wrapping lettuce in aluminum foil makes it last for a month.

    atomicbaby11:

    Works for celery too.

    © Photo: IndividualReason3448

    #32

    If you clean as you go, it's amazing how clean your house stays for longer periods if you make cleaning more opportune and not a separate task you wait until Sundays to do or whatever.

    1. Waiting 3 minutes for something to cook in the microwave? Clean some of the kitchen in those 3 minutes.
    2. Going from one area of the house to another? Carry things in that area to the area they are supposed to be at your destination. Dishes in the rec room? Carry them on the way to the kitchen. Bedroom trash full? Carry the bags on the way to the garage. Think about where you are, where you're going, and what is at where you are that needs to be taken to where you're going. Never make a trip from point A to point B without returning something to point B.
    3. Keep cleaning supplies close to what you use them for. Don't store your kitchen cleaners hidden in the laundry room. Don't store the upstairs bathroom cleaners in a downstairs hall closet. Keep rolls of paper towels near anywhere a spill MIGHT occur: dining room, rec room, even bathroom, or in a bedside table.
    4. Have more than one broom and dustpan, and keep one set in the kitchen, garage, etc. They are cheap.

    © Photo: punkwalrus

    #33

    If you want to use a store's discounted price, but don't want to be bothered with creating an account or giving your phone number/email, just use the phone number from the 80's song "Jenny" and your local area code.


    (***) 867-5309.

    I've been using this number for years at places like CVS, grocery stores, even department stores and it works pretty much every time.

    I'm clearly not the only one doing it, either. The receipts always have crazy numbers of $ saved. Last time I used it at CVS I had "saved" something like $6k this year.

    #34

    Feelings aren't facts.

    Acknowledge your feelings but relate them to the present circumstances.

    Don't allow your self-critic to use that difficult feeling to weave or buy into pre-existing self narrative that convinces you you're broken, less-than or a failure.

    Life is hard and experiencing difficult emotions is not fun. But those emotions are a part of you trying to tell you that something is amiss. Some part of you needs compassion, understanding, patience and self-soothing not criticism.

    #35

    Chemical hot packs (like Hot Hands hand warmers or Thermacare heat patches) are rated for a specific number of hours of heat. I believe the hand warmers are 10 hours and the larger Thermacare patches are 16.

    The way these packs work is by a chemical reaction with oxygen. Which means you get 10 hours of heat for 10 hours of oxygen exposure but they don't have to be 10 *consecutive* hours.

    If you only need them for a few hours, stick them in a zip-lock bag when you're done. They will cool off almost instantly and you still get several more hours of heat. You don't have to throw them away just because you don't need them right now.

    Similarly, if your hot packs stop working early, it's almost certainly because they don't have enough oxygen. Take them out of your gloves/pockets/shoes for a moment, and they will warm back up!

    © Photo: ceebeefour

    #36

    You can car wax your sink and shower walls. Keeps mildew from building up for much longer.

    Thick_Caterpillar379:

    Rain-X now makes a product specifically for showers.

    © Photo: Srirachaballet

    #37

    Open jars with your left hand.

    The direction of turn to open and thumb position are the trick.

    When you open a jar with your right hand, you use your fingers, which fold over and you're missing out on the rigidity of your thumb bones.

    © Photo: Ludwig_Vista2

    #38

    If you wear a KN95/N95 mask in public/ crowded spaces, you are much less likely to get sick.

    © Photo: marksmak

    #39

    When reheating food in the microwave, don’t put it in the center of the plate—place it on the edge. Microwaves heat more evenly around the outer edges, so your food will warm up faster and more uniformly.

    #40

    Using a slightly damp paper towel to cover food when you microwave it. Prevents it from getting dry and retains more flavor.

    #41

    You don't have to get expensive reading glasses from your optometrist, you can get cheap reading glasses from the pharmacy.

    nalycat:

    Yay! Something I know about! I work in ophthalmology.
    If you just need reading glasses, this is a good tip. The best bet is to go to the dollar tree if you have one, and pick a few that feel right. Then try them for a while and see which works best. You are only out a few dollars and now you can buy nicer ones after you know which ones feel best.
    I don't recommend getting progressive lenses online. There is a lot of science that goes into progressives, and it's not something I would leave up to a website.
    If you do buy glasses online and they don't seem quite right. You can go to your local optical store and usually pay them around $8 and they will double check the prescription accuracy and adjust them for you. Sometimes the glasses don't need to be replaced, they just need to be adjusted with bending or heat.

    #42

    Squeegee the water off your body with your hands before getting out of the shower and your towel will dry a lot quicker. 

    If it's dark and you need to turn on a light for a short while like in the bathroom at night, keep one eye closed and it'll stay adjusted to the darkness so you can see when you turn the light back off. Apparently this was a WW2 fighter pilot trick for explosions at night. 

    #43

    You can watch YouTube without ads on mobile very easily, through a browser with ad blocking properties.


    I’m sure there are several, I’m using one called ‘Brave’ which is a goofy name for a browser but it does the trick.
    It’s taken YouTube from drowning in ads and completely rage inducing, to being fine again.

    #44

    Stop allowing things you can't control to live rent free in your head.

    © Photo: User

    #45

    You can just get up and leave. You don't have to react to everything out of a misguided sense of "self-respect."

    #46

    Use a seam ripper to clean your vacuum brush roll! Makes a heinous chore take less than a minute. Also, clean your d**n cleaning tools. It makes such a huge difference.

    #47

    Newspaper is excellent for cleaning glass.

    #48

    You can loosen zip ties by pinching the side of the block with pliers.

    #49

    Having two checking accounts. One for bills, one for spending. Total up all of your monthly bills and divide by how many paychecks you get in a month. That amount (plus a little more for fluff) should go into the bills account. The rest is for saving or spending and goes to the other account. Never keep the debit card for the bills account with you. That money is NOT for fun times!

    Now you'll always have the money for your bills and can pay them right away! :).

    #50

    With fitted sheets, the tag in the sheet is always in the right corner.

    © Photo: AwakeGroundhog

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  • Thursday 09 July 2026 - 12:40

    Growing up, my family definitely wasn’t rich. We weren’t jetting off to Europe during the summer or visiting a ski lodge over Christmas break. We might have had one domestic vacation a year, often a road trip, and we’d spend most of our summers at the neighborhood pool doing cannonballs until the sun went down.

    But we did have a cluttered garage with an extra refrigerator for drinks, a lawnmower that my dad was proud to use and a grill that cooked more burgers, salmon and veggies than I can count. We were the quintessential middle class family. And, of course, my upbringing wasn't unique; there are millions of other families around the globe who had nearly the exact same experiences.

    Redditors have been discussing the tell-tale signs that someone is middle class, so we’ve gathered their most spot-on replies below. Enjoy scrolling through, and be sure to upvote the ones that make you want to have a picnic with your neighbors!

    Click here & follow us for more lists, facts, and stories.

    #1

    Being able to afford everything you need but not everything you want.

    ChuushaHime:
    This is where I am now for the first time in my life and I love it. I'm very comfortable, have solid emergency funds, can afford everything that I need as well as small luxuries like the occasional nice restaurant or weekend getaway, but still need to put some effort into saving for trips or similar largescale purchases that make me feel like I earned them. Next financial goal is to move apartments to a more expensive but prettier and more convenient part of town. Looking forward to it :)

    © Photo: MatrixMan100

    #2

    Adopted a little boy earlier this year... 6 years old. His background is, erm, rough, shall we say.

    Last week we were sat in a Cafè and he described his scone as "delightful". A little later he asked where we were going for dinner.

    I suddenly realised we'd ruined him already. 🤦‍♂️.

    © Photo: Major-Bookkeeper8974

    #3

    Student loans

    Too wealthy for need-based scholarships; not wealthy enough to pay for college.

    © Photo: theygotthemustardout

    #4

    Family vacations. I remember coming back from summer break and my classmates talking about the trips their families went on and being extremely jealous.

    © Photo: User

    #5

    Buying a Subaru because its practical and safe.

    © Photo: flipadelphia119

    #6

    Spending an entire day from your weekend cleaning your own house and doing your own yard work and going to Costco.

    © Photo: -nowseehere-

    #7

    Single family home in the suburbs, 30 year mortgage.

    © Photo: dottmatrix

    #8

    When your passenger side door handle breaks, you take it to the dealership for repair since it's under warranty, when they send you to the rental company for a loaner car and the only thing they have is a ~~Camero~~ Camaro. When you pull in to the driveway of your suburban home and tell your pregnant wife you're going out to dinner at a nearby sit down restaurant because you need a reason to drive the ~~Camero~~ Camaro around.

    Ladies and gentlemen, my husband last week.

    © Photo: RedditsInBed2

    #9

    *opens fridge full of tons of diverse fresh food*

    There's nothing ~~already cooked and prepared to mindlessly shove in my gullet~~ to eat.

    © Photo: ld43233

    #10

    I'm going to paint my fence China white instead of 1/4 piano white.

    My suburb passed a ruling no green fencing...so I'm getting white that has a green hue in it.

    I'm just one man fighting against the oppression.

    © Photo: anon

    #11

    Those vases that middle class mothers put in the corner of the room with twigs in it.

    © Photo: anon

    #12

    I don't want to spend more than $20 on a case for my $600 phone.

    © Photo: AbuBee

    #13

    Lawnmowing.

    © Photo: Stockholm-Syndrom

    #14

    Helping your children do their homework.

    Poor people don't have time for that. Rich people have tutors for that.

    © Photo: Languid_Solidarity

    #15

    Sneaking snacks into the movie theatre.

    © Photo: User

    #16

    Thinking that you're not well off, when you actually are.

    © Photo: SOCOM218

    #17

    A mortgage, a car loan or two, and having to save the entire year (or two) to take a vacation with the spouse and kids.

    © Photo: slider728

    #18

    Too rich for the FAFSA, too poor to afford college.

    © Photo: WorldsWithin

    #19

    A messy garage with a refrigerator in it.

    © Photo: mistaken4bacon

    #20

    Gotta go to work everyday so I can come home and spend all my free time taking care of bills, food, and my children. Just so I can wake up tomorrow and do it all over again.

    © Photo: Empole

    #21

    Planning for retirement. The rich don't have to worry about it, and the poor know they wont ever reach it.

    © Photo: anon

    #22

    A Toyota Highlander with "Frozen" playing in the backseat pulling up to a block party at a master-planned starter home community's pool where the dads are grilling and the kids are running around everywhere eating freeze pops.

    © Photo: pvr97aus05dc15

    #23

    Getting into debt so people don't think you're poor.

    © Photo: xxCyberpunk2077xx

    #24

    I take _forever_ to grocery shop now that I'm making a decent living.

    When we were poorer it was just buy whatever we could afford that would keep us alive. Now, when arriving at the spot in the aisle for EVERY item on my list, a chain reaction of decision making fires off that passes through statistics, guilt, and the meaning of life.

    > There are 6 choices of jarred olives

    > That one is $18 so its an outlier

    > The remaining 5 prices are between $0.89 and $3.99, biased to the right

    > My income is in the 65th percentile nationally

    > http://i.imgur.com/itMcsy5.gif

    > Really these are just going in my martinis, I won't even notice the difference from the cheaper ones

    > But I do like to eat them in salads sometimes...

    > *Looks back at $18 olives*

    > I MAKE GOOD MONEY DAMNIT I SHOULD BE ABLE TO BUY NICE OLIVES.

    > They're just going to waste in the fridge because I pass out after 2 drinks

    > The expensive ones probably taste funny anyway

    > Honestly I don't even remember how much Gin I have left

    > *Looks back at list*

    > I'll go look at the yogurt and come back to the olives before I leave.

    © Photo: must-be-aliens

    #25

    A grade school aged child having tempered expectations for Christmas gifts, and getting pretty much everything they wanted except for the most expensive thing. "Maybe next year, bud.".

    © Photo: CTMalum

    #26

    Having a nice double car garage but no room for your mid size SUV or Toyota sedan because its full of kids toys, unopened boxes of random s**t that you haven't looked at since you moved in and golf clubs you don't use often.

    © Photo: anon

    #27

    Golden Retrievers.

    © Photo: TheGamedawg

    #28

    One Prozac a day. Husband's a CPA

    and her yellow SUV.

    © Photo: User

    #29

    A basketball hoop in every driveway.

    EDIT: or on the garage. but i mean really that's still in the driveway isn't it?

    © Photo: cubs_070816

    #30

    As a Hispanic that grew up middle class.
    Using butter containers to store leftover beans. My Tupperware came from re-purposed lands.

    *typos are inevitable.

    © Photo: thedraindeimo

    #31

    Having those silly little stick figure family stickers on the back of your minivan.

    © Photo: anon

    #32

    Street hockey.

    Car!

    #33

    - Sent from my iphone.

    #34

    An above ground pool, alone, in the middle of the back yard, with those s****y plastic ladders that flail all over the place when you climb them.

    © Photo: Omnipotent_Goose

    #35

    Company picnics.

    #36

    This thread has me reminiscing on the sweet summer times of my middle-class childhood:

    -drawing with chalk in the driveway.

    -Going to a neighbor's to swim in their above-ground pool, while swatting away occasional wasps, and if this wasn't an option, putting a sprinkler under the trampoline.

    -A tire swing and/or one of those assembly-required jungle gyms in the backyard.


    -Various soccer/music/overnight camps (not fancy ones, usually run by the local university)


    -Being a tomboy by necessity because all your bikes/sporting goods/some clothes were passed through the neighborhood boys before they got to you


    -Bringing your dad a glass of freshly mixed red koolaid while he takes a break from mowing the lawn with giant noise-cancelling headphones on. Not the ones that play music. They just cancel noise. Blanking on what to call these.

    #37

    Neighborhood yard sales.

    #38

    Buying a 3 bedroom house in a nice neighborhood on mortgage.

    #39

    "I'm so glad I bought that Chevy Tahoe. Now I can listen to NPR while driving Bella from her Montessori school to soccer practice.".

    #40

    Bringing a lunch to the office.

    #41

    My wife told me about growing up, regularly having smoked salmon over eggs for breakfast, took regular family holidays to other countries/continents and had horse riding lessons.

    Meanwhile there's me not allowed to have milk in my porridge/off brand Weetabix.

    #42

    Getting nice and loaded prior to a sporting event to save money; getting drunk enough for long-term-financial-goal apathy to set in and buying tons of food and beer in the stadium because you *can* afford it but *shouldn't* waste the cash.

    #43

    Buy a house with a 2 or 3 car garage and pack them full of c**p and park the cars in the driveway.

    #44

    My father having his neighborhood friends over to play horseshoes and drink Yuenglings out back.

    #45

    Having a moderate sedan that you try to keep clean. Theres bird s**t all over it but youre waiting for the next rain instead of doing a car wash.

    #46

    Camping as a family vacation. We went to Disney World when I was 9, but other than that our vacations were usually camping trips. My dad made enough money to be able to take almost a month off of work each summer (not consecutively, but a week or weekend here and there), but not enough to take us anywhere expensive.

    #47

    Owning a car, but still ride a bike for fun/exercise.

    #48

    Going to a fast food place and not looking at the prices.

    #49

    Mac and cheese go mighty fine with a big a*s box of
    Costco wine.

    #50

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  • Thursday 09 July 2026 - 12:38

    By now, Bored Panda readers like you should be well acquainted with the nostalgic photo archives of Portuguese journalist Paula Leite Moreira. Over the years, her vintage collections have captured everything from everyday family life to moments with animals, with cats often taking the spotlight. This time, we’re focusing on a theme that feels especially touching: the connection between children and their feline companions.

    We looked through Paula’s carefully curated Instagram feed and found a beautiful collection of photos showing kids and cats from decades past. Some are funny, others are full of quiet emotion, yet all of them show how special the bond between a child and their pet can be.

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    “These images were frequently made for postcards,” Paula explains to Bored Panda, referring to some of the earliest photos in her collection. “But aside from that period, it's remarkable how photos from decades ago are similar to those we see today. Owners also enjoyed capturing casual moments with their cats at home, with their families, in an unpretentious way.”

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    That raw, unfiltered joy still shines through in these images—even if our relationship with cat content has evolved dramatically in the digital age.

    “I believe that in the previous century, they were also loved by their owners,” Paula says. “But they didn't have the same viral popularity filled with memes and cute videos that win over even those who aren't big cat fans. I'm very happy about this, and I hope my work contributes to it.”

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    When asked about the most surprising photo she’s come across in her vintage cat hunt, Paula immediately recalls one that stands out. “Definitely a photo of a kitten 'hidden' in the so-called 'longest beard in the world' of a Frenchman named Louis Coulo.”

    Beyond the charm of these old photographs, Paula’s research has uncovered fascinating historical tidbits—like how cats played key roles aboard ships during wartime.

    “They were highly sought after and pampered on large vessels, especially during periods of war,” she shares. “The main function was to fight rats, but they ended up being an escape valve for the sailors, a little bit of love in the midst of so much tension.”

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    As for the future of All Vintage Cats, Paula says she’s been toying with the idea of a book or a retro-inspired fashion production. “But for now,” she adds, “the page is just a hobby.” Hobby or not, her work continues to remind us of something essential: whether it’s today or 100 years ago, the connection between humans and animals, especially between a child and their cat, is a bond that transcends time.

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  • Thursday 09 July 2026 - 12:25

    Serving people drinks isn't as easy as it might seem. You need to memorize dozens of recipes, stay on your feet for long hours, multitask under pressure... and avoid melting into the floor from the cringe around you!

    Recently, Reddit user Nojunkpeter asked bartenders on the platform to share the most awkward conversation they've overheard at work, and hundreds delivered. From painfully bad blind dates to impromptu financial interventions for spoiled kids, these unforgettable situations stuck with them for all the wrong reasons.

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    #1

    Happened a long time ago but saw a man and a woman on what I assumed was a first date. About an hour after arrival she finished a drink and was shortly after completely unconscious.

    When asked if she was ok, The man said she “must be tired” and said he was going to take her home. Realising she wasn’t waking, an ambulance was called followed by the police. He tried to make a prompt escape through the fire exit and was blocked by a member of staff.

    She got taken away by the ambulance, him in the police car. Horrible to think what could have happened.

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    #2

    Not a bartender, but overheard a couple on a blind date realizing about 20 minutes in that they shared the same dad. He apparently had a secret second family two towns over. The absolute silence that followed was the loudest thing I've ever heard.

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    #3

    In the late 90’s or early 00’s two lesbians came to the bar and ordered 2 shots each. They told me they needed the courage to come out to their families.

    Later they sat at a large table and ordered a pitcher of margaritas for the table of 8 or 10 people. The conversation was flowing and filled with plenty of laughter until suddenly there was none.

    I hope those women found peace with themselves without the need of approval from their family.

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    #4

    Bartending at this corporate afternoon network function. Lady signals she wants another glass of wine…

    Woman A: I really shouldn’t be drinking wine.

    Woman B: (pointing to her tummy) because of the baby?

    Woman A: I’M NOT PREGNANT! How dare you…

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    #5

    Not a bartender, but it’s a drinking story … heard while waiting at the DMV.

    It’s the DMV, where social norms don’t seem to apply.

    Disheveled guy in the waiting room picks up his mobile phone, calls a buddy in a loud voice and says “yeah, I got busted for a dui, so now I can’t use my CFL (commercial driver license) to drive trucks and lost my job doing that. But I’m at the DMV to apply for a school bus driving permit, so I’m gunna do that until my CDL is off suspension”.

    All the folks of child rearing age froze, looked up, and exchanged incredulous glances with each other.

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    #6

    The ex-wife and (adult) son of one of our regulars came in one time. They got pretty sloshed, and started slow dancing. Bear in mind nobody dances at this pub, it’s not that kind of vibe.

    The vibe they gave off was unsettling, too romantic for mother and son. Everybody was uncomfortable. Then they started kissing. Not a polite little smooch of an adoring and tipsy mom on her beloved son, KISSING.

    That’s when I busted it up, told them they needed to leave and zeroed their tab just to get them the h**l out of there.

    Everybody knew the guy whose ex and son they were. We all felt extra extra uncomfortable because we knew him. It was, hands down, the ickiest thing I’ve ever witnessed.

    I don’t know if anyone told our regular (and friend) but I didn’t. Jesus how do you even broach that topic. I kind of assumed he knew at least something was amiss there, and it might have been a cause of their divorce. Anyway frick that, I’m not touching that with a ten foot pole.

    EWWW.

    Info: Some commenters were assuming step-mom. No, it was mother-son, biological.

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    #7

    I was a waiter but I was working behind a diner counter a lot of the time. Close enough to a bar? I have two awkward stories I'll never forget:

    -Guy who brought a script along to a first date and made his reluctant date run lines with him (he was not very good), then talked for far too long about the nuances of his great performance while the date sat there silently nodding. Sir do you think this is a flex

    -Pair of teens, one of them was sobbing over being dumped. Her friend said "don't cry you're too hot to be sad!" and tried to kiss her while she leaned away in horror and disgust. My skin crawls with secondhand embarrassment whenever I think about it. Sir....

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    #8

    A old Scottish guy asked me for 2 x Pina Coladas. So I went away, made them and brought them back and set them in front of him. He looked confused and angry when I was putting the little umbrellas and sparkly stick in the drink and asked him for the money.

    Turns out he actually asked for 2 “pints of lager” in his thick Glaswegian accent! He was not impressed!

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    #9

    A couple both admitted to cheating. Turns out both cheated with the same dude.

    It was all I could do to make up busy - work near them to be able to hear it all play out.

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    #10

    I'm a bartender, but would help serve tables during slow periods when there weren't many servers on.

    Man comes into the dining room waiting on another person.

    She arrives shortly after, sets her purse and a manila envelope down and goes to the washroom. I drop off an little amuse bouche which was pureed watermelon juice while she was gone and explained what it was to the man.

    Lady comes back, and maybe 30 seconds later I hear raised voices, I return just in time to see her bolt back to the bathroom while digging in her purse. She returns minutes later, looking very upset and unwell. More angry talking, papers being handed over a couple times, then she grabs her stuff and moves to the bar, still flipping through papers and signing things.

    I ask if I can help, and she barks "no, you're great, not your fault at all. But we're here to sign divorce papers and he didn't tell me the juice you dropped off was watermelon. I'm allergic to watermelon".

    I understood her on a cellular level at that moment.

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    #11

    These kids (probably around 12 years old) on their first date. The boys mom brought them to the restaurant and planned on sitting at the bar to give them alone time.

    The boy wouldn't let her leave the table. The girl and the mom kept hinting at how fun it would for them to be alone and how the mom probably didn't want to sit there during the date. The mom tried to leave and the boy literally grabbed her by the hand and wouldn't let go.

    Having your mom be the 3rd wheel on your date was just as awkward as it sounds. The mom came back and became kind of a regular because she liked the food. She told me the girl dumped him after that and it wasn't pretty.

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    Not too long ago, I had to stay a few nights at a local hotel for a work event. It just so happens my wife is a bartender at one of bars at that hotel. I was psyched to have a few drinks at my wife's bar without the pressure of having showed up specifically to hang with her.

    After work, me, a colleague, and HIS wife went down to have a few drinks. Within an hour or two, we're all relatively drunk and jovial. A well put together lady in her early sixties was sitting on the far end of the group, next to my colleague's wife.

    My buddy and I are sharing some fun industry stories with his wife which were all 100% innocuous and completely tame. Suddenly, the lady leans over to my friend's wife and says "I'm so sorry, but did I hear you say you're a hotwife?"

    Important to note that my friend and his wife are classic strait laced, slightly innocent southerners, and the word "hotwife" was definitely never mentioned. She looks at the older lady and says "I'm sorry, but I don't know what that means." I DO know what that means, and I'm now laser focused on this conversation.

    To my surprise, the older lady straight up says "Oh. It means I'm a married woman, and me and my husband like to have [intimacy] with other people. Do you three like to do that?"

    At this point, my buddy's wife is beat red and just stammers out "Oh...no. I'm sorry, I don't think so." Without missing a beat, the older lady is like "well I heard you mention you two are married." Then she gestures to me and my colleague, and says "and those two are clearly together, so I figured all three of you were fair game." Me and my colleague are NOT romantically involved, but I couldn't help but feel like that was meant as a compliment.

    At this point, my friend's wife is completely frazzled and is like "oh no....he's (me) married to the bartender". This old fox lights up like, "oh darn, I'm getting the bartender too!"

    She stammers out a few more apologies to the older lady, who polishes off her beer and cheerily says "oh no worries. Sometimes in this lifestyle ya gotta take risks! Have a good night!" Then she closes her tab and disappears.

    The next morning I woke up with a note in my phone that says "that older lady tried to do all three of us" (as if I could ever forget). Later, my wife told me her and the other bartender heard every word and were laughing their bums off the entire time.

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    #13

    Not a bartender but just wanted to give a shout out to a bartender that asked me if I was OK because I was by myself, surrounded by people. Just told her I was here for work and I liked the noise but didnt feel like talking to anybody. I liked talking to her though, at least she was nice.

    Anyways, bartenders are good people.

    #14

    Blind date. Guy arrives first and lets me know about the situation. They were paired together on some paid matchmaking dating app. He’s dressed nice, probably in his late 30s and is friendly enough, but clearly focused on prepping for the date.

    It’s 5:45pm and she’s supposed to get there by 6:00pm. Well, 6:15 pm rolls around and he flags me down.

    “Um I guess can I order a glass of wine? And maybe a cheese board?”

    I kind of gloss over the fact that his date is still not there and just take his order, trying to keep things light and not stress him out. Before I leave he goes, “You know what. I’ll just take the whole bottle.”

    So I come back with the bottle of wine, and the cheese board comes out pretty quickly. It’s now around 6:25 PM and there’s still no sign of her.

    “Man. I’ve tried texting and calling the dating service since I don’t have her direct number. But they’re not answering. Looks like I’m being stood up.”

    Sure enough, in walks a very attractive woman in her late 30s, and she looks [angry]. She comes up right to the bar, “Um yeah hi I’m supposed to meet a date here? Is there a Mike here?”

    “Oh! Whitney? Hi I’m Mike! It’s nice to meet you,” has he stands up out of his chair, ready to greet her with seemed to be the beginning of a hug.

    Leaning on one tapping foot with folded arms the woman says, “How was I supposed to know you were inside the restaurant?! I’ve been waiting outside for you for thirty minutes. Oh and it looks like you’ve already helped yourself to dinner. Good start.”

    I could hear a pin drop. I heel turned away and pretended to clean some glassware while this guy just kind of stood in shock.

    “Um. I’m sorry about that. Well, would you still like to join me?”

    “Ugh I GUESS, I’m starving.” And she plops down at the bar and starts picking at the cheese board.

    “Well, I got a bottle of Pinot Noir, would you like a glass?”

    “Why would you think I like wine? You ordered for me without asking? That’s rude.”

    “…..you don’t have to have a glass. I was just offering since there’s a bottle on the table. You can order whatever you’d like”

    This woman, rolls her eyes and without bothering to look in my direction says, “Grey goose dirty martini with stuffed blue olives.”

    This was my moment to shine. In the plainest, flattest affect with the enthusiasm of a piece of cardboard I snapped back, “No stuffed olives. No Grey Goose.”

    Me and her had a bit of a stare down, she’s not saying anything as I see the gears turning in her evil stupid little head, until the guy finally says, “You know what. She can pay for her drink, and I’m going to move down there,” as he gestures to the end of the bar, “This doesn’t seem to be going well. I hope you have a nice night. Best of luck.”

    And he picks up his glass of wine and moves to the end of the bar.

    CAN I TELL YOU the satisfaction I had to pick up this guys cheese board and bottle of wine, with the best little grin on my face while I moved the order away from her, ugh. I still think about it to this day.

    The woman goes, “WOW really? You make me wait outside and THEN bail? What a man. I wasn’t interested in you from the beginning. HAH!”

    I can tell she’s waiting for a response or some engagement, but the guy gives he nothing.

    She stands there again, looking stupid as h**l, and goes “Really? REALLY?” So I go over to her and ask, “We do have Tito’s. Would you like a Tito’s Martini?” And she scoffed and walks out.

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    #15

    Christmas Eve, couple sat at the bar just slowly realizing over about 90 minutes that they should just get a divorce. Sad, not angry. Absolute nightmare to navigate and work around.

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    #16

    Two ladies with Northern U.S. or Canadian accents. I heard "Yeah sure, you can get rid of a body in a woodchipper. You just gotta Freeze it real good first".

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    #17

    Not a bartender anymore but I will never forget overhearing a pretty attractive woman explaining to her friend that she stopped dating and just has [intimacy] with her brother. She said this with a straight face and kept explaining how much less stressful it is than dating. The other girl mentioned that she wished she had a brother so she didn’t have to worry about dating.

    I have two sisters and could barely hold it together. The other bartender and I thought she was trolling. The tone of normalcy and relief in the conversation was almost as unsettling as the topic of discussion itself.

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    My most awkward was sad.

    One of the men only had a couple months left to live. Had aggressive cancer. Super awkward as a bartender. Wanted the dude to have a good time, would have given him free drinks, but I assume that wouldn't have been good for him either. You want to be friendly and fun but the vibe was just sad and humble. You don't want seem like your being a pity party either. They are out trying to enjoy the last of their time, but it was a sad last bro hurrah. But as your out celebrating your passing friends life, the interactions all seemed awkward. I forgot to ring up a bunch of their drinks. I really didn't know how to interact with a group. So I was just friendly.

    Hope the dude had a good run. Seemed like a super nice guy.

    #19

    Guy lamenting how hes the Boss in the house, when she honked outside to pick him up and he nearly jumped of the chair, tipped way to high bc couldn't wait for change and stormed out of my pub.

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    #20

    Two of our regulars were a couple that were generally known to be swingers. They were harmless and a lot of fun.

    One evening, as a couple, they started hitting on our new barback. He was young and naive so everything kept going over his head. Eventually, the couple got so flabbergasted that the husband just kinda shouted, “Do you want to do my wife?”

    The barback thought he was being accused of something so he mumbled a quick, “No, no, no. Sorry. I’m just friendly. Sorry.”.

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    #21

    I remember this one guy came to the bar, he ordered a beer and then asked "what ladies drinks do you have?" Unfortunately, I'm used to that question, so I answered it with my usual response of "anything we sell is can be a ladie's drink, do you know what they're after?" He didn't really seem to like that answer, but he asked if we had any prosecco, which we did, so he ordered one of those and sat down at a table.

    About 10 minutes later, a woman came in and sat down with him, and after being sat for a minute or two, she came up to the bar and asked what single malt whiskies we had and ordered a Balvenie. At that point I realised it was probably their first date, and he didn't even attempt to find out what she liked to drink, and just assumed she wanted a prosecco because it's "a ladies drink".

    He later came up to the bar and asked if we had a deck of cards because he wanted to do a magic trick. We didn't, so he went back to the table.

    They only had the one drink each, and left separately, her first. She even left the full glass of prosecco on the table. It was all so awkward.

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    #22

    One day one of my regulars came in with a couple. Sat down at the bar and everything seamed normal. Boyfriend goes to the bathroom and the regular immediately starts making out with the girlfriend.

    I immediately go on defense expecting to have to break up a fight when the boyfriend comes back. They stop making out just before the boyfriend comes back. Crisis averted as far as I'm concerned.

    Girlfriend goes to the bathroom and its just the 2 guys talking but I'm now paying close attention just incase. Suddenly regular and boyfriend start making out while GF is in the bathroom.

    I went from tense thinking I might have to break up a fight to confused because of how sudden it happened to relieved because ain't none of my business now. GF come out of the bathroom and they quickly finished the round and all left together. Never mentioned it again.

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    I had a couple leave an extensive S&M contract behind on the table. It was 20+ pages.

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    #24

    Slow night. A man is sitting at my bar looking quite sad, staring into his beer. Next to him is a woman who can’t stop riling him up. “You can’t let this happen to you, you gotta go home and take control, be a man, what are you doing here, go and show her what you’re made of, be a man, show up and do something about it…”

    Turns out his wife wanted to live out her sapphic fantasies with the neighbor. Tonight was the night, and he was not invited.

    After about an hour of this he finally gets up, looks at me and says “I’m gonna go home and show them what I’m worth” with the least conviction I have ever seen anyone say anything. The woman stays for another five minutes tapping her fingers on the bar until she finally says “I think I drove him here” and leaves too.

    I never saw them again.

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    #25

    I work in a very busy family restaurant. On Friday nights, there is usually a long wait at dinner time, and the bar area gets super crowded.

    So we’re three deep at the bar on a Friday night when these middle aged parents decide to stage a financial intervention with their early 20s daughter. She gets very upset at the news that she is being cut off and is essentially bawling her eyes out. At the bar. The very crowded bar.

    I mean, Jesus people. At least do that at a table. Why they felt the need to tell her something so upsetting in the middle of a huge crowd is beyond me.

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    #26

    I once heard a guy trying to impress a girl by explaining how he was “almost arrested for stealing a slice of pizza” but then he got really serious about the “pizza justice system.” I couldn't tell if it was a pickup line or a confession. 🍕.

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    #27

    I remember visiting a seaside town called Whitby in the UK with a friend years ago, its almost mandatory that when you visit you walk up the 199 steps to the abbey at the top of the hill.

    As we were on our way up there were 2 stereotypical grannies on their way down, they checked every box for being a grandma in the early 2000's, beige raincoat, tweed skirt, beige tights and shoes to match their grey perm, everything about them screamed they were your everyday nan who'd drown you in tea and biscuits when you visit.

    That is where the stereotyping ended, I'd love to know where there conversation started and how it ended but the part I overheard was that she loves it when "Frank fits his whole hand inside of her, its sends her to heaven every time".

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    Was taking the order of 2 people, he received a phone call from “friends” accidentally sitting near them. He showed his ringing phone to his wife, she nodded no. Those 2 friends saw it, i saw it, awkward.

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    #29

    A couple was on a second or third date and the guy said he had something he’d like to share with her and like some feedback on. He said feedback like he was going to ask her a question about some big life choice. He told her he had a kink for Harry Potter role play and that he’s looking for someone that was into that too. I couldn’t hear her response but she looked happy and didn’t leave.

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    Won’t say who the celebrity was, since she was a young kid at the time. Serving and get a note I have a VIP and need to roll out all the red carpet things. I worked at a really nice hotel in Santa Barbara, ca. during college.

    When I went to greet them, the little celebrity is bawling her eyes out. Her parents brought her there to tell her they were divorcing. She was begging them not to.

    Awkward, and just sad.

    Happy to tell stories about other celebrities for those interested…but thank you for not asking who this was.

    #31

    I felt bad at the time. A couple decades on…not so much. Dude bet a house on a baseball game. He left in tears. Idiot. Complete idiot. Don’t gamble folks.

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    A married couple came in when I was working the bar. As a bartender tends to do, we got to chatting and I learned that she was also Brazilian so we began speaking in Portuguese and getting to know each other…very quickly the conversation turned into complaining about her husband (she’s lonely, he didn’t take her anywhere, she wanted to go on a vacation etc.) and she starts full out CRYING in the middle of dinner. I tried to calm her, but they cashed out shortly after and I never saw them again even though they said they lived across the street. I hope she got her vacation.

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    #33

    Not a bar tender, but I was in a bar and overheard some girl talking about her boyfriend in front of her friend. I just overheard, "He says it ain't cheatin because he got is balls clipped"

    I guess the guy had tried to convince his girlfriend that he wasn't actually cheating on her because he's had a vasectomy and it "doesn't count" if he does some other girl.

    #34

    I was reading at my local pub and overheard a guy on a first date earnestly trying to explain the entire lore of *Dune* to a woman who was clearly just trying to finish her fries and escape.

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    I live in an area of fairly wealthy people...

    "Thats your 6th glass of wine? Your not gonna drive home are you?

    Ohf courshe I am.

    What if the cops pull you over?

    I'll just buy it off like I did last time.".

    #36

    Co-worker was sleeping around on her new husband. Two of the guys she was seeing came in at the same time and both started making plans with her. She didn’t know what to do and it was awkward [very]. They were sitting across from each other (we have a horseshoe bar) and talking softly. I was backing that night so got to hear most of it from both of them. One of the guys was her husband’s fishing and hunting buddy.

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    #37

    I work at a board game bar and we have this game that’s designed for people on first dates. It’s all about questions and answers and getting to know each other.

    Idk if the question was from the game they were playing, but lady was holding a card when she asked it.

    She asks “what’s the worst thing you’ve ever tasted?”

    And he pauses to think for a moment before answering:

    “I don’t know, probably p*o when I was a kid?”.

    #38

    I was taking tables when we were busy and it was a group of 4, They came from a what seemed to be a nursing home. The one woman was dressed differently than the rest and was obviously the aid/caretaker. I came up from behind and saw 3 other people were dressed the same down the the hair. Pink polos and all three of them had pixie cuts and light gray hair. I greeted the table by saying “well hello ladies what can I get started for you?” And one of the 2 people facing me started yelling at me and saying he wasn’t a lady he was a man! The gentleman in question was really upset about it. I was so stunned I didn’t know what to say and I just ran and gave the table away but I will never forget his face when he whipped off his glasses and turned around 😭.

    #39

    Once watched a first date where a gentleman was quite animated. At one point, he wanted to show his date a dance he and his friend had made up when they were kids to “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me”by Culture Club. He’d show his part then when his friend would come in and he do that part.

    He was eccentric to say the least, but the dance routine was the most memorable. His date went from visibly embarrassed to actively asking him to sit down, lower his voice, and please stay seated.

    His date’s friend was at a table in the restaurant watching and was apparently posting on Twitter, what was going on as well as texting to a friend group. She was also quite loudly laughing at some parts.

    © Photo: Junior-Gorg

    #40

    I heard a woman get dumped over starters in the restaurant I worked in, which was awkward. Suppose the bill was cheaper.

    #41

    “And that’s how the horse got me through college.”.

    #42

    In the last 5 years, just so many breakups. I have witnessed more breakups at the bar than people actually getting together.

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    I was tending bar when a normal looking business guy came in looking distressed. He was working for a national (USA) company and had been stealing tens of thousands of dollars from his father in law's company where he worked. He was deleting invoices that he was paid for. His credit cards were canceled. His company car was taken and his wife was [angry]. He was waiting for a friend in another state to come pick him up. He drank a lot of Crown Royal. The reason he had been stealing? A bad gambling habit.

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    I was bartending at a wedding and overheard the groom's mom arguing with his new mother-in-law about who gets to control the family recipes, it was super awkward.

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    Couple sat down to order food. Guy is talking to his date who clearly doesn’t speak a word of English. Tells me she just arrived to America and they just got engaged. No idea if it was true but tried my hardest to stay away from that out of fear he’d see how hard I was cringeing.

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    I wasn't a bartender, but I was a taxi driver at end 1990s, before Uber. There were two businessmen together sharing the ride, and they were casually discussing women around the USA. One of them said that when you see a woman in Philadelphia, you really know she's a woman, but in Seattle, you're not so sure.

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    Witnessed a famous actress in her home country have a glass of red wine throw in her face by her partner. He stormed off and it was uncomfortable [very] for everyone in the entire restaurant. I tried to help her with a towel and offered to [working woman] her to the restroom but she refused, sitting there with red wine all over her for about 15 minutes before she asked for the bill.

    Edit: Also offered to call someone or the police. She declined.

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    I was a bouncer. One Friday night, two young women walked past and one said to the other, “Mayonnaise tastes like dirty boy.”

    That sentence lodged itself deep in my brain. I still sometimes think about it out of nowhere.

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    How a republican politician was paying for votes. He thought he was so clever.

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    My first table at 10am the lady handed her (ex) husband divorce papers.

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    Not a bartender. Or even food service. But I worked at Barnes & Noble for years and at like 9pm one night I was standing at a register by myself, bored, and this woman comes up and she goes “can I ask you a question?” Of course I mistakenly assumed it would be a book question and said yes. She then pulls out a pregnancy test and says “I just took this in the bathroom. Does it look like a line to you? My husband is in the cafe and I want to tell him but our mother in law is staying at our house and he said he didn’t want us to have more babies. So I want to be sure before I tell him. Do you think there’s a line?”

    I was in complete shock. I was only 20 at the time and had never even taken a pregnancy test myself before so I didn’t even know anything about them besides what I had seen on tv. I told her vaguely that I wasn’t sure if there was a line or not and she just left after that.

    One of the weirdest interactions in all my time in customer service. Learned way too much about that woman very quickly lol. I wonder if she actually was pregnant or just wanted to be? Or if they still married? Didn’t sound like they were very happy lol.

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    I was a Waffle House waitress, so I got everyone after the bars closed, so it counts, I hope. (For non US folk, this is a 24 hour establishment, so we got lots of drunk people and bartenders alike well after 2am)

    In 2014, my manager had the golden idea to make red, white, and blue waffles for July 4th. They were not all three colors in one. Nope. Red, white, OR blue. For one day, at one Texas Waffle House, you could legit order a [intimacy]. (If you don’t know, this is your waning to not google [intimacy] on a whim). So, this lesbian couple comes in, and one parter leaves for the restroom and tells the other lady she just wants a waffle.

    I give the seated lady the holiday special speech about the waffles, and she gets this diabolical grin. We both know what’s gonna go down, and it will be hilarious. The order comes out, and me and the one lady are holding in all the giggles. The other lady slams her fists on the table and just freaks out. Yelling at her partner something like “what kind of sick joke is this?!” And just storms out. I look at the seated lady and feel kinda awful, and she goes “well, we got it taken care of. I thought we could laugh about it.” Girl, WHAT?!

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    Server here but I had a table that was spending a ton on good liquor and yelling about how much they hate Joe Biden. Turns out the dad was a Jan 6ther and was supposed to voluntary surrender to prison after his conviction so they were getting hammered the night before.

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  • Tuesday 07 July 2026 - 12:00

    Think your 80s & 90s music knowledge base can handle anything from A to Z? Well, this nostalgic quiz is built to put you to the test. There are no multiple-choice safety nets here, so you will need to recall the exact answer for every single letter.

    In this challenging quiz, you will face 26 questions about music from the golden era – the 80s & 90s. Each question corresponds to a different letter of the alphabet, which will help you answer some of the tougher questions. From genre-defying, powerful, and raw performances to global superhits that are still played today, get ready to use every little corner of your 80s & 90s music memory!

    🚀 💡 Want more or looking for something else? Head over to the Bored Panda Quizzes and explore our full collection of quizzes and trivia designed to test your knowledge, reveal hidden insights, and spark your curiosity.💡 🚀

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  • Tuesday 07 July 2026 - 11:21

    It’s easy to get along with others when everything is going well. After all, there’s nothing to worry about and nothing to test anyone’s patience. It’s when things get hard that people show their true colors.

    One woman saw this firsthand when her partner fell into a coma. She was touched that his entire family showed up to support him, until they moved into her apartment and started treating her horribly. She ended up leaving her own home just to get away from them.

    Now that her partner is awake, they’re acting nice again, and everyone expects her to simply move on.

    When the woman’s partner fell into a coma, his family made her life hell

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    But now that he’s awake, they’re acting like nothing happened and expect her to simply move on

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    Readers said the woman shouldn’t brush her feelings aside, and many suggested counseling or leaving if her partner keeps refusing to take her seriously

  • Tuesday 07 July 2026 - 10:40

    Cartoonist J.C. Duffy seems especially comfortable using dry, often raunchy humor to get a point across. His visual style helps push the jokes even further, with scenes and characters that verge on artistic absurdism while staying simple, using only a few elements to build the environment. That mix of blunt delivery, offbeat logic, and intentionally odd-looking characters gives Duffy’s cartoons their peculiar charm. Some jokes land right away, while others take a second before the punchline fully clicks, which only makes them more fun to revisit.

    Duffy is a nationally known cartoonist best recognized for “The Fusco Brothers,” his long-running comic strip about four verbally dexterous bachelor brothers. He is also the author of several collections of cartoons and comic strips, has contributed to cartoon anthologies, and has published work in outlets including The New Yorker and Narrative Magazine. Beyond cartooning, Duffy is also an accomplished writer and musician.

    Scroll down to check out his comics, and let us know which were your favorites.

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  • Tuesday 07 July 2026 - 10:31

    Nobody walks into a beauty salon expecting to leave looking like they just visited Spirit Halloween. And yet. Here we are. Dozens of glorious, catastrophic, deeply upsetting examples of what happens when "just clean up my nails a little" gets wildly misinterpreted, when brows get measured by confidence instead of skill, and when someone describes a look as "trendy" and means it as a threat.

    Some of these clients cried. Some of them tipped anyway because they panicked. All of them have our full respect and our deepest sympathies. Buckle up, protect your eyebrows, and whatever you do, do not show these to your nail tech. Not even as a joke.

    #1 Stumbled Across This Account. I Thought It Was Satire Or Something But I’m Not So Sure Anymore

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    #2 I Don’t Trust Anyone Anymore

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    #3 They Said My Nails Were Too Short For 5 Colors But Said They Could Do 3

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    Let's address the elephant in the room, or more accurately, the two caterpillars on everyone's foreheads. Laminated brows are responsible for more crimes against the human face than anything else on this list. The treatment, which essentially glues your brow hairs upward into a brushed-up fluffy effect, works beautifully when done correctly and looks like you lost a bet when it doesn't.

    The line between "model off duty" and "startled Victorian chimney sweep" is razor thin, and a surprising number of technicians have discovered that line by crossing it entirely, on someone else's face, with no way back.

    #4 She Paid 350 For This

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    #5 I Caaaaant

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    #6 “A Platform Of Absolute Hate”

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    The laminated brow conversation got super messy in 2023 when Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber posted a video together that many viewers interpreted as a very thinly veiled dig at Selena Gomez's laminated brows. The internet, who would walk through fire for Selena Gomez, noticed immediately and responded accordingly.

    What followed was a full-scale social media trial that lasted approximately seventy-two hours and resulted in Hailey Bieber crying on camera and the word "laminated" being searched more times in one week than it had been in its entire existence. All of this over eyebrows. Magnificent, chaotic, completely on-brand for 2023.

    #7 Why Do They Always Make Everyone Yellow

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    #8 Literally Cried In The Salon. I’m Usually Easy Going About My Nails But This Set Was So Bad I Had Them Remove It And I Left

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    #9 Found On Instagram

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    In some good news for anyone whose eyes have been slowly disappearing behind increasingly architectural lash sets, the era of the heavy, multi-layered false lash is officially winding down. According to Glam, the stacked, dramatic falsies that dominated the last decade are being replaced by lightweight, peptide-infused lashes and individual flares applied only to the outer corners for a subtle eye-lift effect.

    The goal is to make your eyes look bigger and more awake rather than like two chandeliers fighting for space on your face. Progress. Real, measurable, very welcome progress.

    #10 What I Asked For vs. What I Got

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    #11 Spent £40 Getting My Nails Done. What I Asked For vs. What I Got

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    #12 She’s Like A Full 8 Shades Darker Than Her Arm

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    Before we judge these salon fails too harshly, a brief history lesson in the name of perspective. In the early 20th century, a French cosmetics line called Tho-Radia marketed face creams, makeup, and toothpaste containing actual radioactive elements (radium and thorium) with the promise that they would firm skin, remove wrinkles, and make your complexion glow.

    They were not wrong about the glow. They were catastrophically wrong about everything else. Women applied radioactive cream to their faces in pursuit of beauty, which puts a slightly uneven gel manicure into very sharp perspective. Bad nails grow out. Radiation sickness is considerably less convenient.

    #13 I’m Not Sure What Got Me More The Makeup Or The Hair. The Title Was “Wedding Glam”

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    #14 My Wedding Nails Are Atrocious

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    #15 It Only Cost Me $80 To Turn My Thumbs Into Toes!

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    Tho-Radia was not even the worst of it. Meet arsenic complexion wafers, an actual over-the-counter Victorian beauty product that women literally ate in pursuit of the fashionable ghostly pale complexion of the era. Manufacturers like Dr. Campbell marketed them as completely safe, which they were not, at all, even slightly.

    Regular ingestion of arsenic causes things like organ damage, skin lesions, and an early grave. Women were nibbling on toxic wafers for translucent skin while the beauty industry called it wellness. So the next time a nail technician applies your gel slightly thicker than requested, remember that at least nobody is asking you to eat anything.

    #16 She Works In Beauty Salon

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    #18 What I Asked For vs. What I Got

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    And yet, for every person wincing at the fails in this list, there is someone on TikTok actively celebrating the most maximalist, unhinged beauty looks imaginable and absolutely thriving. The "M to the B" trend took the platform by storm, with thousands of creators leaning fully into the iconic heavy Geordie makeup aesthetic of bold brows, dramatic liner, and full glam dialled to eleven.

    They all wore it with the energy of someone who has never once considered toning it down and never will. It became a love letter to unapologetic, over-the-top glamour from the northeast of England, and honestly? The confidence is immaculate. Beauty, it turns out, is not a Pinterest board. It's a feeling. And some people feel it loudest in a full set of acrylics and a cut crease you can see from space.

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    #20 These Are All From The Same Mua From My Last Post About The Smoll Eyes. She Likes Everyone To Look Like They Have Pisshole Eyes

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    #21 I Almost Died After Seeing The Result Of My Makeup Trial For My Brother’s Wedding. $40 I Will Never Get Back

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    Here is something the beauty industry does not advertise loudly enough: becoming a licensed manicurist is really hard. You need real, formal qualifications to legally work on someone's nails, which makes the fails in this list even worse. Even Amanda Bynes enrolled in cosmetology school in 2022 and failed her written board exam at least three to four times.

    This was before she announced she would be returning to beauty school to study the theory properly before retaking the test. So if your nail tech is licensed, perhaps extend a little more gratitude than usual. They earned it. Probably multiple times.

    #22 I Did Pay Bc I Was Too Scared To Say Anything After They Said They Didn’t Have Time To Fix Them

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    #23 On An Instagram Page For A Clinic That Does Eyebrow Implants

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    #24 What I Asked For vs. What I Got! Idk What To Do

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    Beauty is chaos, beauty is joy, and occasionally beauty is a laminated brow situation that takes three weeks to grow out and a full year to emotionally process. The fails in this list are not just funny; they are a reminder that the pursuit of looking and feeling good is a wonderfully human, wonderfully messy endeavour.

    One that has involved radioactive face cream, arsenic wafers, and a viral TikTok beef about eyebrows that somehow united the entire internet in 2023. Through all of it, people keep sitting in the chair, handing over the reference photo, and hoping for the best. And most of the time, it works out beautifully. Most of the time.

    What is the worst crime a beautician has committed against you? Share your trauma with us in the comments!

    #25 I Have Never Seen A Delusional Nail Artist Like This

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    #26 Went To Get A Manicure At A Well-Reviewed Place After Having My Nails Damaged At Another Salon. This Is How My Fingers Look A Day After

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    #27 Nail Experience Gone Wrong

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    #28 How Much Did They Use

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    #30 Two For One, Bad Nails For A Worse Price

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    #31 Help I Look Like "Angry Bird"

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    #32 This Was Posted By A Hairdresser

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    #34 Are Why Lashes Okay Here?

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    #35 I’d Rather Have No Brows Than Her Microblading

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    #38 She Called It Baking, I However, Have No Words

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    #39 $60 "Professional" Halloween Makeup. I Asked For The Photo On The Left, With Just A Little Fake Blood. On The Right Is What The Makeup Artist Gave Me

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    #44 Yes This Mua Does All Eyebrows To Look This Angry

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    #45 Got Her Looking Like A Ghost

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    #48 Ah Yes, I Would Love Painted Stick On Nails

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    #49 I Wouldn’t Let This Nail Artist Do My Nails If She Paid Me $15. How Is She Charging For This Mess?!

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    #50 Do Delusional Nail Artists Count? (Repost With Proof Of Outrageous £25 Cost After Mods Took It Down For Breaking Rules!)

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  • Tuesday 07 July 2026 - 10:28

    Vows were exchanged, rings were slipped on fingers, and Travis Kelce reportedly cried more than his bride Taylor Swift. The dust has settled on the lovebirds’ wedding, making way for the next question in people’s minds: when are they having kids?

    Sources close to the couple reportedly revealed details about where they stand on starting a family.

    Sources revealed whether Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are thinking of starting a family or not 

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    Travis Kelce was apparently in tears when Taylor Swift sang parts of her wedding vows to him in front of an estimated 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden on July 3.

    “You would think the bride would be the one crying more, but it was actually Travis that was more emotional,” one of the attendees told NBC News.

    Now that they are officially husband and wife, sources claimed they both are “not sure if they’re going to have kids or not” because of certain concerns.

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    The Grammy-winning singer has “such a security situation” that makes it “hard to raise a kid in her world,” a source told the Daily Mail.

    Even their relatives have had security issues in the past, with people showing up at their doorsteps as well.

    But Swift bears the brunt of it all and has faced threats to her life.

    The Grammy-winning singer has “such a security situation” that makes it “hard to raise a kid in her world,” a source said

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    “She gets so many d**th threats. There’s people that the FBI knows about,” a source told the outlet.

    “There’s people on a watchlist. There are people that they can’t even find, they can’t track down,” they continued.

    The insider claimed there have been roughly a dozen credible threats to harm the singer in the past.

    On one occasion, she was forced to postpone her concert in Vienna, Austria, in 2024, due to a terror attack plot.

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    Another source said Kelce “isn’t scared” about the safety concerns as much as Swift is.

    The NFL star will be returning this season with hopes of winning another Super Bowl for the Kansas City Chiefs.

    Swift has also shown no plans of slowing down and even found time to record the song “I Knew It, I Knew You” for Toy Story 5 in recent months.

    One source claimed she has a new album in the works.

    The Love Story singer said she found it “shockingly offensive” that people assumed she would eventually stop making music after marriage

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    “I just saw some fans going, ‘Well, she’s going to get married and then she’s going to have children and then she’s going to be the last album,’” Swift said on BBC Radio 2’s The Scott Mills Breakfast Show in October.

    She found such remarks “shockingly offensive.”

    “It’s not why people get married … so that they can quit their job,” she added.

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    Sources previously claimed that the Fate of Ophelia singer would be taking the Kansas City Chiefs tight end’s last name and sees it as the next “meaningful step” in her relationship with him.

    “Taylor is very traditional, and when it comes to marriage, she’d love to take Travis’ last name,” the source said.

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    The insider said that professionally, and to her fans especially, she would still be Taylor Swift.

    But it’s a “different story” in her personal life, and she likes the idea of “being Taylor Kelce.”

    “She sees it as a meaningful step, especially knowing it would also be the family name their future children would share,” they said.

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    In August last year, a source told Us Weekly that the couple “absolutely want a family” and dream about having kids.

    “She’s in a great space in her career and with her success, and she can take some time away,” they told the outlet.

    “Why wouldn’t they have fully discussed this and resolved this before they got married?” one commented online

  • Tuesday 07 July 2026 - 10:17

    It’s natural to want to know about your partner’s past. Understanding how they grew up and what they’ve been through will give you invaluable insight into the person they are today. But it’s certainly not necessary to know every single detail, as obsessing about the past is likely to only create problems…

    One bride refused to accept the fact that her fiancé and her sister were never more than friends until she had solid proof. But instead of giving her that proof, her sister decided that she’d rather just opt out of the wedding altogether. Below, you’ll find the full story that the sister posted on Reddit, as well as some of the replies invested readers shared.

    This woman knew her sister’s fiancé from work before they ever dated

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    But as the wedding approaches, the bride decided that she needs solid proof that her fiancé and sister were never more than friends

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    It’s not necessary to know everything about your partner’s past

    While it’s not something that a lot of people want to dwell on, the vast majority of us have some sort of dating history before we get married. Unless you propose to your high school sweetheart, or you get lucky and find “the one” on your first try, you’ve got some exes out there and some stories that you might not feel comfortable telling your partner.

    According to a 2024 survey, the average person will go through about 3.7 serious relationships before finding their person. And there’s absolutely no shame in that. Dating helps you understand yourself, what you want in a relationship, how to make compromises and problem solve, and how to prepare yourself for eventually settling down with someone long-term.

    Each person can decide just how much they want to share or conceal about previous partners, but in general, it’s probably safe to assume that your partner won’t want to know every little detail. The past is the past, and you won’t want to dig it up if it can hinder your future.

    But it is important to be able to trust what your partner tells you about their history. If they say, for example, that they were never more than friends with any particular person, you should be able to believe them.   

    We all know that trust is crucial in any healthy relationship, but it’s even more important to ensure that it’s there before tying the knot. Evolution Psychotherapy explains that trust allows partners to feel safe and emotionally secure, allows them to communicate openly, and allows them to rely on each other during easy and difficult times. 

    Clearly, this trust isn’t formed overnight. It can take a long time to build a strong foundation of trust, and it requires consistency and transparency. Only one mistake can cause irreparable damage to a couple’s trust, so they have to keep working at it every day.

    Strengthening trust in a relationship takes effort from both sides

    To strengthen their trust, a couple must be vulnerable with one another and show each other that they’ll be there for support during hard times. On the other hand, when trust is broken, it can cause insecurity and doubt. This can also lead to emotional distance and increased conflict within the relationship.

    In this particular situation, the author got dragged into the mess because her sister didn’t trust her fiancé. But what would likely have been a smarter move for the engaged couple would be to work on repairing their trust together.

    KC Relationship Institute explains that if your partner doesn’t trust you, it’s important to be clear about your motivations. Reassure them that you’re not going anywhere and that you’re committed to them.

    It’s also helpful to be empathetic towards your partner’s past. Perhaps they’re feeling this way because of trauma they’ve previously experienced or because they were cheated on in a past relationship. Be patient, and try to understand them. 

    Make sure that you always tell your partner the truth, and remember that it’s not about you. If they have no reason not to trust you, all you can do is continue to prove that to them. But if your behavior is creating distrust for some reason, it might be time to reflect on your actions.

    We would love to hear your thoughts on this situation in the comments below, pandas. Do you think the sister made the right choice by skipping the wedding altogether? Feel free to weigh in, and then you can find another article from Bored Panda discussing similar family drama right here.

    Many readers took the author’s side, and she joined in on the conversation to share more details

    However, some noted that the author shouldn’t ruin her relationship with her sister over something so silly

  • Tuesday 07 July 2026 - 09:50

    You are meant to support your significant other no matter what, through thick and thin. But is that right? How are you supposed to have their back if they’re constantly stepping way out of line and hurting the people you love and care about? Unfortunately, setting healthy boundaries is easier said than done. But if you ignore them, sooner or later, someone is likely to be fed up and go nuclear.

    One man asked for advice after finding himself in an impossible situation. His wife, who was constantly criticizing his sister, finally made her snap, rage, and throw insults around. Now, he’s wondering if he was wrong not to defend his wife. The AITA online community shared its thoughts on the family drama, and we’re bringing you the full story below.

    Respecting someone also means respecting their life choices, instead of tearing down their self-esteem

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    This man had no idea what to do when his sister and wife got into a huge argument that had been brewing for a while

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    Constantly criticising someone and undermining their self-esteem is unhealthy and mean-spirited

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    There’s no excuse for constantly making someone feel guilty for their life decisions. If they’re an adult and you supposedly care about and respect them, then you will, by extension, respect their choices.

    You might think that you have good intentions, but it is not healthy to constantly try to force them to change their behavior. There is a fine line between helpful tips, unsolicited advice, constructive criticism, and criticism that undermines someone’s self-esteem.

    By all means, share your wisdom if someone asks for your input. If you’re genuinely concerned about someone’s behavior, you can subtly bring the topic up. If their behavior is directly harming you and others, then you can speak about this more boldly and openly. But if the topic is something like your sister-in-law’s decision not to get married, the healthiest thing for everyone would be to accept and respect their choice.

    That being said, we’re all responsible not only for setting and communicating our boundaries but also for protecting them and following through with any consequences. It is completely understandable why the post author’s sister got mad and started throwing insults around. However, this could have been handled differently and much earlier.

    If you have a problem with how someone speaks to you or treats you, the healthy and mature thing to do would be to—in a very calm and friendly manner—ask them to stop it. Briefly explain to them how this makes you feel, set some ground rules for what you expect in the future, and if things are really bad, outline what will happen if they continue ignoring your boundaries. For example, if they keep belittling you, you could, say, reduce the amount of time you spend around them or stop inviting them over to your place.

    Setting healthy boundaries means nothing if you can’t follow through with consequences

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    When you follow through with those consequences, you send a clear message that you’re prioritizing your needs and that you will not stand to be treated with disrespect. Hopefully, that is enough to get others to rethink their actions and adjust them accordingly. To be fair, most people aren’t ‘evil,’ they simply lack self-awareness, empathy, or are misguided.

    “Not everyone in your life is going to respect your boundaries all of the time. A partner might accidentally cross one, or difficult family members might do so intentionally,” Help Guide emphasizes. “Restate your needs. It’s possible that the other person didn’t understand your original request or simply forgot it. Be calm, firm, and clear about what you need.”

    Meanwhile, have clear and reasonable consequences for crossing a boundary. And it’s important that you only state the consequences that you’re actually willing to enforce.

    “If you aren’t willing to follow through on a consequence, the other person will feel empowered to overstep your boundaries in the future.”

    Meanwhile, Mayo Clinic stresses that unhealthy boundaries are often driven by the belief that you can’t say “no” to someone.

    “Validating for yourself that saying no is a way you can help grow your healthy boundaries. Saying yes to the activities and tasks within your boundaries is meaningful only when your no is equally valued. Saying no to things outside your boundaries will most likely cause more pressure to say yes. Have an action plan for how you will respond in a healthy way to something that violates your boundaries. Your action plan may include practicing saying no in a firm, yet kind, way or choosing not to talk to someone who doesn’t respect your boundaries.”

    What’s your perspective, Pandas? Who was in the wrong, and why? How would you have handled the situation if you were in the post author’s shoes? How do you protect your boundaries from family members who think they mean well but chip away at your self-esteem with their criticism? Let us know in the comments.

    The author interacted with some readers in the comments and shared more details

    People online had mixed reactions. Some readers thought the man did nothing wrong

    Other netizens had a different perspective. Some called out the man, while others thought everyone was in the wrong

  • Tuesday 07 July 2026 - 09:24

    Wildlife photography is often associated with breathtaking landscapes and majestic animals, but every now and then, nature shows its funnier side. For more than a decade, the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards have celebrated those perfectly timed moments that capture animals in hilarious, unexpected situations – all while reminding us why protecting wildlife matters. Founded in 2015 by photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam, the competition combines laughter with a mission to raise awareness about conservation.

    As we wait for the 2026 finalists to be announced, there's no better time to look back at some of the funniest and most unforgettable finalist photos from the past ten years. Scroll down to enjoy this collection of wildlife's greatest comedy moments, and don't forget to tell us which one made you laugh the hardest!

    More info: comedywildlifephoto.com | Instagram | Facebook | x.com

    #1 Harbor Seal Captured By Julie Hunt

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    #2 Excuse Me Sir, But I Think You're A Little Too Young To Be Smoking By Dakota Vaccaro

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    #3 Time For School By Chee Kee Teo

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    #4 Laid Back By Tom Mangelsen

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    #5 The Laughing Dormouse By Andrea Zampatti

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    #6 Snowball By Jacques Poulard

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    #7 Fake News By Matti Rauvala

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    #8 Hello! By Philip Marazzi

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    #9 African Pied Starling Captured By Andrew Mayes

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    #10 Laughing Snake By Aditya Kshirsagar

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    #11 Otter Ballerina By Otter Kwek

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    #12 Pegasus, The Flying Horse By Jagdeep Rajput

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    #13 Talk To The Fin! By Jennifer Hadley

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    #14 Social Distance, Please! By Petr Sochman

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    #15 Chest Bump By Tom Mangelsen

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    #16 Eh What's Up Doc? By Olivier Colle

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    #17 Must Have Three-Putted By Douglas Croft

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    #18 Hitching A Ride By Daisy Gilardini

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    #19 4 Owls By Tibor Kercz

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    #20 The Rainforest Dandy By Delphine Casimir

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    #21 Frog In A Balloon By Eberhard Ehmke

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    #22 Fox Chase By Angela Bohlke

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    #23 Rush Hour By Julian Rad

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    #24 Foot Jam By Brook Burling

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    #25 Surprise Smiles By Asaf Sereth

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    #26 Boing! By Lara Mathews

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    #27 How Do You Get That Damn Window Open? By Nicolas De Vaulx

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    #28 Sun Salutation Class By Sue Hollis

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    #29 Tough Negotiations By Ayala Fishaimer

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    #30 Smiley By Arthur Telle Thiemenn

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    #31 Terry The Turtle Flipping The Bird By Mark Fitzpatrick

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    #32 Dancing...yeah! By Martina Gebert

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    #33 All Dressed And Ready For Church By Carl Henry

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    #34 Angel Bear By Adam Parsons

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    #35 Head Shot Captured By Tom Stables

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    #36 Last Tango By Tony Dilger

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    #37 Verreaux's Sifaka Captured By Alison Buttigieg

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    #38 Anyone Asks ... You Haven't Seen Me By William Richardson

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    #39 Coquerel's Sifaka Captured By Jakob Strecker

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    #40 Hello Everyone By Miroslav Srb

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    #41 Treehugger By Jakub Hodan

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    #42 Let's Dance By Andy Parkinson

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    #43 I Had To Stay Late At Work By Luis Burgueño

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    #44 Who Would Like A Peanut? By Corey Seeman

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    #45 Oh My! By Harry Walker

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    #46 Wildlife Photograbear By Roie Galitz

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    #47 Red Squirrel Captured By Julian Rad

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    #48 Cape Ground Squirrel Captured By Yuzuru Masuda

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    #49 I'm An Auto Mechanic By Kay Kussmaul

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    #50 I'm Gonna Strangle You! By Emmanuel Do Linh San

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    #51 Monkey Wellness Centre By Federica Vinci

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    #52 Say Cheeeese By Arturo Telle Thiemann

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    #53 Rhinopeacock By Kallol Mukherjee

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    #54 So There By Barney Koszalka

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    #55 Wtf By George Cathcart

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    #56 Mantis Flamenca By Jose Miguel Gallego Molina

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    #57 White-Tailed Eagle Captured By Przemyslaw Jakubczyk

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    #58 Say Cheese! By Thomas Bullivant

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    #59 Northern Gannet Captured By Charlie Davidson

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    #60 Scream By Sergey Savvi

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    #61 Fluff By Edwin Smits

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    #62 Stand-Up Comedy By Toni Elliot

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    #63 Missed By Lea Scaddan

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    #64 See Who Jumps High By Chu Han Lin

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    #65 Ninja Prairie Dog By Arthur Trevino

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    #66 Almost Time To Get Up By Charlie Davidson

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    #67 Drive Safe By Jonathan Irish

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    #68 Caught In The Act By Mary Mcgowan

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    #69 Monkey-Escape By Katy Laveck-Foster

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    #70 Animal Encounters By Jean Jacques Alcalay

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    #71 Hello World! By Alex Pansier

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    #72 Chimpanzee Contemplation By Arvind Mohandas

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    #73 Baby Hippopotamus Captured By Marc Mol

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    #74 Lion Takeaway By Willem Kruger

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    #75 Selfie By Megan Lorenz

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    #76 Keep Calm And Keep Your Head By Martin Grace

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    #77 Evolution By Caroline Tout

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    #78 Mountain Gorilla Captured By Oliver Dreike

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    #79 Martian Tango By Sergey Savvi

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    #80 Grizzly Bear Fail By Rob Kroenert

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  • Tuesday 07 July 2026 - 09:04

    No matter how old you are or how long you’ve been studying a particular subject, there will always be more to learn. And just because someone is younger than you doesn’t mean that they can’t teach you anything! That’s why it’s best to be open-minded and willing to admit when you’re wrong; otherwise, you might end up looking like a fool in front of a class full of teenagers.

    When one 8th grader’s history teacher claimed that only one minority was targeted and persecuted by the Germans during World War II, the student couldn’t just bite their tongue and listen. Instead, they decided to speak up, so you’ll find the full story that they shared on Reddit below.

    Teachers should have an open mind and be humble enough to admit when they’re wrong

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    An internet user revealed how they called out their history teacher for failing to know some basic facts about the Holocaust

    Image credits: Pressmaster / Envato Elements (not the actual photo)

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    It’s common knowledge that the Nazi regime persecuted and killed members of the Jewish community, as well as many other groups of people

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    The unfortunate reality is that there are some people out there who either deny that the Holocaust happened or deny some of the facts about the events. The Holocaust refers to the systemic mass killings organized by Germany’s Nazi Party, led by Adolf Hitler, and their allies and collaborators, during the Second World War.

    The BBC reports that the main target of these killings was the Jewish population of Europe. The Nazis wiped out nearly 7 out of every 10 Jews living on the continent at the time. Six million Jewish people died in the Holocaust between 1941 and 1945.

    The Nazis also killed and persecuted members of other groups of people, including:

    • Roma and Sinti people
    • Slavic people
    • Disabled people
    • Gay people
    • Black people
    • Jehovah’s Witnesses
    • Political opponents

    These are facts that any history teacher worth their salt should know. Or, if they find that they have some serious gaps in their knowledge about World War II, they should be willing to admit that they’ve made mistakes and then put in the effort to educate themselves properly.

    The Holocaust Encyclopedia states that among non-Jewish groups persecuted and killed by the Nazi regime, its allies, and collaborators, around 3.3 million were Soviet prisoners of war, around 1.8 million were ethnic Poles, and between 250,000 and 500,000 were Romani.

    Furthermore, the Nazis killed more than 310,000 Serb civilians. Among the victims were 250,000–300,000 people with disabilities, including at least 10,000 children; tens of thousands of German political opponents; and around 35,000 Germans imprisoned for being “professional criminals” or “asocials.”

    Others killed by the Nazi regime include around 1,700 Jehovah’s Witnesses, thousands of gay and bisexual men, and hundreds of Black people in Germany.

    In some countries, antisemitism is on the rise, compared to previous years

    Antisemitism is on the rise in parts of the West. The Guardian reports that there were 5,500 antisemitic incidents recorded in the United Kingdom between October 7, 2023, and September 30, 2024.

    This is 3 times more than a year earlier when the Community Security Trust recorded 1,830 incidents.

    Meanwhile, in the United States, the situation is similar. The BBC notes that reports of antisemitic incidents have reached a record high.

    The Anti-Defamation League Center for Extremism found that more than 10,000 such incidents took place between October 7, 2023, and September 24, 2024. This is an increase of over 200%, compared to a year earlier.

    Have you ever had issues with history teachers who couldn’t get their facts right on sensitive subjects? Have you ever had to call out a teacher for spreading outright lies? On the other hand, have you ever corrected a history expert and had them thank you for it? Share your experiences in the comments, dear readers.

    Many readers were impressed by the student’s determination to stand up for the truth

  • Monday 06 July 2026 - 09:42

    Some people will go to absurd lengths to avoid paying for parking, even when the fee is barely more than the cost of a coffee. Unfortunately for everyone around them, that kind of entitlement tends to come with a bad attitude, an inflated sense of importance, and the unshakable belief that rules are for other people.

    This technician found himself dealing with that exact kind of rude person while working at a bar with a private car park. A routine scaffolding and CCTV job turned into a bizarre standoff with a smug BMW driver who ignored repeated warnings, boxed himself in, and made his day much worse.

    More info: Reddit

    Some drivers will go to absurd lengths to avoid paying for parking, even when it ends up costing them far more

    Annoying driver fails parking war spectacularly as cops take away his beloved BMW.

    Image credits: freepik / Magnific (not the actual photo)

    This technician arrived at a bar for a routine CCTV job and found a smug BMW driver in the private car park before the scaffolding crew arrived

    Annoying driver fails parking war spectacularly as cops take away his beloved BMW.

    Annoying driver fails parking war spectacularly as cops take away his beloved BMW.

    Annoying driver fails parking war spectacularly as cops take away his beloved BMW.

    Annoying driver fails parking war spectacularly as cops take away his beloved BMW.

    Text detailing how to lower bollards to allow parking, then raising them to prevent others from using the space, illustrating a parking war.

    Text explaining that bollards were installed near a social security benefits office due to clients avoiding paid parking, escalating a parking war.

    Text describing the process of lowering bollards for parking and then taking a walk, part of a parking war narrative.

    A man in a white shirt with a beard and short hair talking on a phone while sitting in a car, an annoying driver in a parking war.

    Image credits: freepik / Magnific (not the actual photo)

    The narrator warned the driver that he needed to leave, but the man brushed him off rudely and kept taking his phone call

    Text describing a BMW X5 parking after bollards were lowered, a key event in a parking war.

    Annoying driver on phone, ignoring a parking warning in a private car park, escalating a parking war.

    Deciding not to maliciously lock in an annoying driver, leaving bollards down despite a parking war.

    Annoying driver still on the phone in a parking war, as a scaffold lorry approaches.

    Annoying driver mouths profanity during an ongoing parking war.

    Two people arguing, one with hands raised, symbolizing the frustration of an annoying driver's parking war.

    Image credits: fotodinero / Magnific (not the actual photo)

    The BMW owner ignored the second warning and watched his escape route disappear when the scaffolding crew arrived

    Annoying driver BMW parking war: A lorry blocks a small carpark as scaffolders unload materials for scaffolding.

    Annoying driver BMW parking war: Scaffolding levels appear, described as a fascinating Meccano set being built quickly.

    Annoying driver BMW parking war: MK, the annoying driver, gets out of his fancy X5 and walks toward a social services building.

    Annoying driver BMW parking war: Scaffolding grows taller and wider, the lorry empties, as building speed slows.

    Annoying driver BMW parking war: MK returns after an hour, demanding to be let out, trapped by the scaffolding.

    Text explaining how an annoying driver was told he wasn't going anywhere during a parking war.

    Text describing an annoying driver getting aggressive and being backed up by scaffolders in a parking war.

    An annoying driver leans on a barrier near his BMW, engaged in a parking war.

    Image credits: gurichev / Magnific (not the actual photo)

    The private car park turned into a construction site, leaving the arrogant driver trapped

    Text detailing how police arrived after an annoying driver called them during a parking war.

    Text explaining how the incident was on CCTV to police about the annoying driver and parking war.

    A text box states 'I thought this a bit curious, but whatever...' about a parking war and beloved BMW.

    A text box states 'So the first officer then asked the scaffolders if they could indeed move and let the guy out, and they obliged - although it took them a couple of minutes to throw some ties over their load.' regarding a parking war and beloved BMW.

    A text box states 'We were all very compliant although the police did tell us off - it is an offence to knowingly obstruct someone or block someone in a carpark or parking space, even on private land.' about a parking war and beloved BMW.

    A text box states 'MK then got in his BMW, and reversed out through the gates, at which point the second officer gestured him to pull the car up on the road and get out of it.' regarding a parking war and beloved BMW.

    Two police officers, one female pointing up, the other male, walk together in an alley, engaged in a parking war that involves a beloved BMW.

    Image credits: The Yuri Arcurs Collection / Magnific (not the actual photo)

    When the rude driver demanded to be let out, he got a blunt reminder that he had been warned, but ignored it

    Text describing a driver's legal issues, leading to a parking war and his beloved BMW being taken away.

    Text describing the legal seizure of a car due to a driver's contravention of the road traffic act.

    Text detailing the consequences of a parking war, with police taking a beloved BMW to an impound yard.

    Text about the significant financial penalties for a driver in a parking war, including fines and car retrieval costs.

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    The police showed up after the BMW owner made a complaint, only for his missing document to make things much worse

    The Original poster (OP) arrived early at the bar where he worked to wait for a scaffolding crew coming to work there. He dropped the barriers protecting the bar’s private car park from outsiders, went for coffee, and came back to find a smug man in a shiny BMW X5 parked like he owned the place. When the technician told him it was private parking, the man brushed him off because he was busy on a call.

    The poster left the car park barriers down, went to pick up his coffee, and gave the driver a chance to leave like a normal person. Instead, the BMW owner stayed glued to his call, and when the technician tried one more time to warn him, he was rudely told to get lost. Soon after, the scaffolding lorry arrived, unloaded their mountain of planks, and got to work setting up the scaffold behind the building.

    As they worked, it became obvious that the driver had made a really bad decision, as the car park was now sealed off by the full-blown construction site. The entitled driver eventually finished his call, wandered to a nearby office to do his business, and apparently assumed everything would be cleared by the time he got back. He returned to the car park an hour later, still blocked off.

    The male Karen started whining and demanded to be let out, but the technician said he had been warned earlier and had refused to listen. This should have been the moment he accepted defeat, but he got aggressive instead. He shoved the narrator, then called the cops, claiming he was being threatened and trapped. Unfortunately for him, the bar had cameras, and the scaffolding crew backed up the technician’s version of events.

    The day got worse for the rude driver. It turned out he had no insurance, road tax, or even a valid license. The cops let him drive just far enough to commit the offense, seized his car, and sent him off on foot to the bus stop. He ended up paying a hefty fine just to get his car back.

    A black car being towed on a yellow tow truck, symbolizing the beloved BMW taken away in a parking war.

    Image credits: alexgolovinphotography / Magnific (not the actual photo)

    Since this whole mess unfolded in the UK, the BMW driver’s parking stunt was obnoxious, but the much bigger problem started the second he drove the car back out onto the road. In the UK, it’s illegal to drive without insurance, and the government notes that the police can impose penalties, seize the vehicle, and, in some cases, destroy it if someone is caught driving uninsured.

    This also explains why the officers had to let him move the BMW before things escalated. The law states that the police can seize a vehicle if they believe it’s being driven by someone without proper insurance or a valid license. Once the man attempted to drive away, he gave them the legal grounds to take the car from him.

    The financial fallout from all of this can be significant. The UK government’s enforcement guidance states that seized vehicles may incur release fees and daily storage charges in addition to any fines for being uninsured or untaxed. The rude man tried to dodge the cheap little parking fee and ended up costing himself far more.

    Readers had a field day with this story, with many joking that the moment a BMW entered the story, they already knew some spectacularly bad behavior was on the way. Others were amused that the driver’s own arrogance caused his downfall. What do you think? Have you ever seen someone’s bad parking decision blow up this badly, or does this BMW driver take the prize?

    Readers said the impounded BMW and the humiliating walk to the bus stop were exactly the karma this driver deserved

    A comment about a parking war and a driver's BMW being taken away by cops after he failed spectacularly.

    A comment stating that the BMW driver had it coming during a parking war.

    A comment about an annoying driver starting a parking war and having his BMW taken by cops.

    A comment expressing satisfaction that the annoying driver's BMW was taken away by cops.

    A comment about karma for the annoying driver whose BMW was taken away by cops in a parking war.

    Annoying driver parking war: A comment reading Lesson 1. Dont be a jerk, referring to the parking war.

    Annoying driver parking war: A comment reading Love it, showing satisfaction about the parking war outcome.

    Annoying driver parking war: A comment about poetic justice after a parking war, mentioning AV crews.

    Annoying driver parking war: A joke about BMW drivers and a porcupine after a parking war.

    Annoying driver parking war: A comment praising police actions after an annoying driver's parking war.

    A comment about a driver starting a parking war, suggesting to only break one law at a time.

    A comment about a driver starting a parking war, mentioning that BMW drivers think they own the place.

    A comment about a driver starting a parking war, finding the situation delicious and suggesting malicious compliance.

    A comment about a driver starting a parking war, noting that karma is sweet.

    A comment about a driver starting a parking war, stating that BMW drivers are often entitled pricks.