When this mother refuses to take accountability for something she’s done, her child decides to give her a piece of their mind. Living in a shared household, you’re always worried about your belongings. You might feel this way if you’re sharing a room with a college roommate, having folks over at your place for a …
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‘People ask for my opinion and get upset when I give my honest answer’: Man says he’s ‘not having fun’ on a hike with brother, brother calls out his brutal honesty
We all have to lie sometimes in order to grease the wheels of life. Part of being a human is not saying how we truly feel in order to spare the feelings of someone we love. Imagine if every time you get a gift you didn’t have much use for, you said «I don’t really …
Seguir leyendo ‘People ask for my opinion and get upset when I give my honest answer’: Man says he’s ‘not having fun’ on a hike with brother, brother calls out his brutal honesty
How The Celebrity Number Six Mystery Created Community In Meaninglessness
The long-running mystery of whose face was printed on a piece of fabric in 2008 has been solved. But to the untrained eye, it’s difficult to understand why anyone would care, let alone over 60,000 people on a subreddit. But this seemingly trivial microtrend is a case study of why the internet rewards just that: …
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Finding Community In Meaninglessness: How the mystery ‘Celebrity Number Six’ captured the minds of the internet
The long-running mystery of whose face was printed on a piece of fabric in 2008 has been solved. But to the untrained eye, it’s difficult to understand why anyone would care, let alone over 60,000 people on a subreddit. But this seemingly trivial microtrend is a case study of why the internet rewards just that: …
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These 30+ People Won a Lifetime Supply of a Product, Here’s How It’s Going Now: ‘They went out of business after 2 years’
Who actually wins those contests for a lifetime supply of something? You know, you hear the commercials and get the emails that are probably all scams, all claiming to award you a lifetime supply of a product. What even is a lifetime supply, anyway? Is it a limited amount that renews every year? Do you …
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‘They came back with $2,000 in an envelope’: Parents bribe adult son to attend sister’s wedding despite toxic brother’s attendance, it backfires
Bribes, though generally frowned upon, are usually effective. Cash is a very powerful motivator. Take, for instance, YouTube behemoth Mr. Beast. The whole conceit of his channel is bribing normal people into doing difficult and unsavory tasks (like surviving in a grocery store for as long as possible or completing a high-stakes obstacle course) in …
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Nightmare production of Shrek the Musical horrifies ticket holders: ‘Shrek had hair’
Production design is so important to the theatrical experience. You can have the best singers, actors, and dancers in the biz, but if you put them in a goofy costume, the whole thing is going to feel goofy. Costumers, makeup artists, and set designers have some of the most crucial jobs in the biz. They’re …
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Freeloading boyfriend refuses to pay $120 for gas money, expects girlfriend to be his chauffeur: ‘Why is a 36M still working part-time and without a car?’
When you’re in a relationship, sharing finances can spell trouble. Money remains one of the top reasons that couples fight with each other. Sure, it’s nice to treat your partner every now and then, but when things get out of balance, feelings can easily get hurt. Things might float along easily if you happen to …
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‘I would knock on the door’: 15-year-friendship is jeopardized over a $60 DJ set
Friends and money are a tricky mix. We try our best to keep things fair and square, but if you’re hitting the town, it can be hard to keep things straight. I’ve found that the best path for me is not squabbling over anything under $20. And just try your best to keep things even …
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‘He just left 4 kids to do that’: Daughter tells story of father abandoning family to become a break dancer, faces cringey clapback from dad himself
Rare is the individual who doesn’t have some kind of issue related to their parents. Even those who can boast a respectable relationship with their mom and dad usually have something that could easily be hashed out in therapy, so spare a thought for those kids who have to be raised (or not) by straight-up …
Seguir leyendo ‘He just left 4 kids to do that’: Daughter tells story of father abandoning family to become a break dancer, faces cringey clapback from dad himself