Taylor Swift wasn’t always tortured (fortunately), but she has always been a poet, as revealed by one of her elementary school teachers.

Barbara Kolvek, who was the global popstar’s teacher from first through fourth grade at the Wyndcroft School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, still remembers her former student’s passion for storytelling.

“She was always writing poetry, always. Even in music class, even when she shouldn’t,” Kolvek told CBS News.

“I did give her [her] very first singing solo!” the retired music teacher added. “‘Fast Talk Freddie,’ I believe it was called.”

Two of Taylor Swift’s elementary school teachers have revealed what she was like as a student

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Like every great teacher, Kolvek hopes she somehow played a role in her student discovering her passion.

“I feel like maybe I gave her a little spark or encouragement to do what she was doing.

“I would say how proud I was of her and that she has never lost her focus and she’s never lost the real person that she is.”

When they think of Taylor Swift, many people may picture her recently released 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, or her record-breaking Eras Tour—but Kolvek’s favorite memory of the superstar is a stuffed snowman that Taylor gifted her.

In addition to the fluffy gift, the music teacher keeps a signed T-shirt, yearbooks, and other mementos from the talented student.

“She was always writing poetry, always. Even in music class, even when she shouldn’t,” said Barbara Kolvek, Taylor’s teacher from first through fourth grade

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Heather Brown, the global popstar’s third-grade teacher, said Taylor “was one of those students where people just drew to”

Meanwhile, Heather Brown, Taylor’s third-grade teacher, also spoke highly of the Fortnight hitmaker.

“Every student has a special quality. And you always remember every student [for] the quality they have. Taylor’s quality was just being she was one of those students where people just drew to,” she explained.

Brown’s son, Ethan, who met Taylor when he was four years old, is now a fan of her work and has even attended one of her concerts, proudly showing off a childhood photo of them together.

The 34-year-old star’s teachers are just as impressed by her success as everyone else.

“Everything she touches turns to gold. And I’m just so excited to see what comes next,” Brown said.

“When she comes out on stage and everyone’s screaming ‘Taylor,’ it’s like, oh my gosh, like I was her teacher!”

“Everything she touches turns to gold. And I’m just so excited to see what comes next,” Brown added

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For Kolvek, the most admirable quality about Taylor is her humility. Being able to recognize the person singing onstage as the same girl who sat in front of the desk during her classes is the biggest reason she’s a fan of her former student.

“I would say how proud I was of her and that she has never lost her focus and she’s never lost the real person that she is,” she expressed.

“She’s always been very honest and open, and I admire that in her.” 

Less than 12 hours after its release, Taylor’s latest record broke the Internet, becoming Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day in history. Additionally, The Tortured Poets Department became the music streaming platform’s first record to amass more than 300 million streams in a single day.

Taylor Swift fans reacted to the wholesome interview

At least four people were injured and rushed to the hospital after a group of military horses, some of which were covered in blood, bolted through the streets of London in a wild frenzy.

Officials later provided an update and confirmed that the horses had been captured and accounted for.

“We’re pleased to confirm that all of the horses have been accounted for. We are continuing to liaise with the army,” Metropolitan Police said in a statement.

A group of military horses ran amok through central London after getting loose during a “routine exercise,” officials said

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The riderless horses were seen galloping through London on Wednesday, April 24, and a couple of them were “covered in blood,” according to a witness.

It was eventually reported that the military horses were in the middle of “routine exercises” on Wednesday morning when they got loose and charged through central London at around 8:40 a.m. local time, officials said.

A “number of military working horses” got loose during a “routine exercise” this morning, an army spokesperson said, as quoted by Sky News.

Officials later said in an update that the horses were captured and safely returned following the incident

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“All of the horses have now been recovered and returned to camp,” the spokesperson said.

“A number of personnel and horses have been injured and are receiving the appropriate medical attention,” they added.

Megan Morra said it was a “chaotic” scene while she was on her way to work at 8:35 in the morning.

“At the time I was really confused but it felt like something chaotic was happening as there were police officers or potentially security guards sprinting down the middle of Buckingham Palace Road,” Megan told BBC. “I assumed there had been some sort of accident or vehicle collision. There’s a lot of traffic on that road at that time.”

“I kept walking along towards St James Park and the trail of blood turned and went that way so I assume it happened right on The Mall,” the commuter added.

One of the horses ran into a double-decker bus and smashed the vehicle’s window

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Paramedics revealed that one of the servicemen, who was part of the exercise, was thrown from the back of the horse on Buckingham Palace Road.

Some commuters in the area reportedly heard the injured soldier screaming in pain after falling off the animal.

“I saw a soldier falling down into the street after the horse ran into a car. One of my colleagues called the police,” Bashir Aden, 48, a construction worker, told The Telegraph. “The man hit the floor hard, he was screaming in pain. You could see blood all over the parked car.”

Witnesses were left bewildered after seeing the blood-covered horses running through the streets

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While the horses were running amok, one of them reportedly ran into a double-decker bus and smashed the vehicle’s windscreen. Another galloping horse reportedly crashed into a black cab before eventually being captured.

“The horses come down this route every day, but today the horse looked stressed or panicked. I saw the horse run away after it hit a bus. People were screaming and running all over,” Bashir said.

The construction worker noted that the soldier’s injuries “looked very serious, [and] he looked really hurt.”

During the morning exercise, one of the soldiers fell off a horse and was rushed to the hospital with an injury

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Along with the individual thrown from the horse’s back during the exercise, three others were also picked up by paramedics from different locations and taken to the hospital with injuries. Two of them were found injured near Belgrave Square, while the fourth person was picked up at the junction of Chancery Lane and Fleet Street.

“We were called at 8:25am today (April 24) to reports of a person being thrown from a horse on Buckingham Palace Road,” said a spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service. “We sent resources to the scene including ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast response car, and an incident response officer.”

“Our first paramedic was on the scene in five minutes. We treated a patient at the scene and took them to hospital,” the spokesperson added.

At least four people have sustained injuries from the incident involving the military horses

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One commuter, sitting with a passenger in his vehicle, said one of the horses smashed into his car and continued running after sustaining an injury.

“I was just sitting by the car with my passenger… I didn’t see the horse hit my car, I was like, smashed senseless, the people just came by my car to check, ‘Are you ok,'” Faraz told LBC.

“It was just like a smash, his head hit it very hard and then [went] down. I saw about three [or] four horses, and I think it was the white horse which hit my car,” he added.

Many were glad the horses were safe following the unexpected turn of events on what should have been an ordinary morning in London

Lana Del Rey, who delivered one of the most talked-about sets at the Coachella Music Festival this year, broke a major rule by performing over time, leaving the organizers with a hefty fine to take care of.

As the dust settled on the second weekend of Coachella and bills were being finalized, it was reported that the Say Yes To Heaven singer cost the festival an estimated $28,000 for not following the rules.

The rules state that Coachella, one of the world’s biggest money-making festivals, held in Indio, California, will have to pay a fine to the city if they go beyond the stipulated curfew.

Lana’s set on April 19 led to Coachella being presented with a heavy fine of $28,000 because her show went on for about 13 minutes after the curfew, according to TMZ.

Lana Del Rey broke the golden rule at Coachella, one of the world’s biggest money-making festivals held in the Californian city of Indio

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For her weekend 2 set, the queen of dreamy, melancholic tunes sang a total of 19 songs, which included a surprise performance from Camila Cabello. The former Fifth Harmony member sang her new single, I LUV IT, as she took the stage next to Lana.

The city has a specific agreement with the Coachella organizer, Goldenvoice, about a noise curfew, which forces the event to wind up every day by 1 a.m. Moreover, the curfew is set at midnight on Sunday.

If the festival goes over the curfew, organizers are expected to cough up $20,000 for the first five minutes each day. An additional $1,000 per minute has to be paid on top of the initial $20,000 from the sixth minute onward.

The Say Yes To Heaven singer went on for an extra 13 minutes over the curfew, costing the festival organizers a hefty penalty

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Lana’s set on April 19 cost an extra $28,000 in fines for the 13 minutes she served to her audience on top of the curfew time. However, this amount may not seem like much to the organizers, as they were charged a fine of $117,000 for last year’s curfew violations during weekend 1.

During last year’s festival, Bad Bunny went over the curfew by 25 minutes, while Calvin Harris went over by 22 minutes. Frank Ocean also went on for an extra 25 minutes.

Weekend 2 at Coachella in 2022, along with weekend 1 of Stagecoach, led to the city charging a fine of about $61,000.

Coachella was charged a penalty of $28,000 for Lana Del Rey’s extra 13 minutes as the festival winded down

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In the year 2009, back when the fine for breaking the golden rule was $1,000 per minute, Beatles legend Paul McCartney played 54 minutes past curfew and racked up a penalty of $54,000. The Killers played for an extra 30 minutes past the curfew the same year, and when it was The Cure’s turn on stage in 2009, the organizers pulled the plug on them after they went past the curfew by about 30 minutes.

“The music is supposed to end every night at midnight,” Indio Police Cmdr. Ben Guitron said in 2009 in light of the curfew violations.

“How Goldenvoice addresses our concerns is up to them,” Ben added and noted at the time that the police department was not physically involved in ensuring the curtains fell on the show.

Lana Del Rey is just one of many stars, including Paul McCartney, Calvin Harris, The Killers, and others, who have performed past the curfew

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Coming back to Lana’s history with Coachella, the Ultraviolence album maker took to the stage at the festival in 2014 as well.

At her weekend 2 set this year, Lana’s guest list not only included Camila Cabello but also featured Jon Batiste. Her weekend 1 set saw Billie Eilish coming on to perform her 2016 hit, Ocean Eyes, with Lana. The pair also did a rendition of Lana’s Video Games together.

“Get the f–k out of my face,” the Bad Guy singer laughed and told Lana as the two award-winning singers looked at each other with awe after their performance together at Coachella.

“Yep, that’s the voice of your generation, the voice of our generation,” Lana told the crowd. “I’m so f—ing grateful she’s standing next to me right now.”

Camila Cabello and Jon Batiste made guest appearances during Lana Del Rey’s Coachella performance on April 19

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The What Was I Made For? singer replied by saying: “This is the reason for half you b—es existence, including mine.”

One might say that Lana’s hologram also made a guest appearance at the weekend 1 show this year. The singer’s hologram was joined by Jack Antonoff on the piano for a rendition of the song hope is a dangerous thing for a woman like me to have – but I have it.

After Lana posted a series of snaps on Instagram following her weekend 1 set, fans showered the comments section with praise and declared it was “so epic!!!!”

“I hope you are so proud of yourself!” one fan commented after the singer shared snaps of herself from the music festival on social media

“We are all very proud of you and the huge team that accompanies you … Thank you Lana for never giving up despite adversity, you’re our living legend and you’ve always been admirable, from the time you sang in bars to now at Coachella,” one fan wrote, while another said, “Out of all that chaos…emerged one of the most iconic Coachella performance.”

“You looked and sounded INCREDIBLE!!!!! i hope you are so proud of yourself!” another wrote.

One said, “Performance of a lifetime! what u gave to that stage was pure magic.”

Fans who read the news about the $28,000 fine for Lana Del Rey’s extra 13 minutes joked that she must be dealing with some “summertime sadness”

In life, we all get our chance to shine, like nailing an important presentation at work or leading the football team to victory. Such highs make us want to share our joy with everyone. On the other hand, we also have those embarrassing moments—searching for our keys while holding them or misplacing our groceries.

On such occasions, our common sense takes a backseat, and our brain refuses to function—a brain fart, if you will. But don’t worry, you are not alone. Sometimes, people are hilariously clueless and naive and thankfully, someone captured it on camera.

To help you momentarily forget your goof-ups and lift your spirits, Bored Panda has collected a list of silly things that people have said and done.

#1 Blaming Young People For Being Triggered

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#2 It's Just Sad

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#3 Never Get A Tattoo If You Can't Understand What It Says

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Have you ever been in a situation where you randomly blank out or end up doing something silly, and wonder, "What was I thinking?" Welcome to the world of brain farts – those awkward moments when our mind stops functioning, leaving us confused and sometimes embarrassed.

Our brains are incredibly complex organs, capable of processing vast amounts of information efficiently. But they experience hiccups from time to time, or 'cognitive dysfunction'.

#4 All Because He Felt Bad He Didn’t Pay Her Enough

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#5 Prove Me Wrong, Gladly

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#6 Ah, Yes, $4k Rent

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A brain fart, which can be linked to cognitive dysfunction, perfectly describes those instances when our mental processes seem to malfunction. Thankfully, many of these glitches are quite common and easy to manage.

We can hit a roadblock when our stress levels skyrocket or we are exhausted. This causes our attention to waver and our memory to play hide-and-seek. Picture this: you're working late in the night, trying to finish a last-minute project, and you keep reading the same paragraph over and over again, unable to understand a word of it.

It is hard to concentrate when our brains are pushed to the limit. In order to recharge our batteries, we should indulge in relaxing activities or hit the gym. This will not only soothe our soul but also help kick stress to the curb.

#7 Yikes

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#8 The "Fidget Stick" Was Bothersome

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#9 Lesson Learned

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#10 What Is This New Email You Speak Of?

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#11 Every Job Should Be Appreciated

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#12 She Doesn't Know What's Coming

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In today's fast-paced world filled with distractions, staying focused can be difficult. One moment of distraction, and bam! our train of thought derails, leaving us wondering where it all went wrong. That's the magic (or rather, the mischief) of a brain fart, it sneaks up on us when we least expect it, turning our well-laid plans into hilarious moments.

Participating in meditation events or learning new breathing techniques helps to sharpen our attention and focus on the present moment. In fact, organizational tools such as calendars or to-do lists are a great way to keep your appointments and tasks in check. A structured approach helps prevent those "oops" moments.

#13 A Person Who Hacked My Credit Card Emailed Me, Asking Why I Canceled His Flight

My credit card was hacked. I think the guy did it by hacking my Gmail account because he signed up for Priceline using the Gmail login button.

I called my bank and canceled it. I logged into Priceline to see if I could get any information about the person who booked the flight. I saw I could cancel it for no charge. So I did it because it was going to be faster to get a refund from Priceline than my bank.

Two days later I got this email. It had his photo and phone number. It matched the name on the flight too.

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#14 So Penguins Are Mammals Now

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#15 $15 Tacos

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While multitasking is impressive, sometimes it's a recipe for disaster. When we attempt to do too many tasks at once, our brains get overwhelmed, like a computer that has too many tabs open. And just like that, we start to lag because of the overload.

To avoid going from lightning-fast to snail's pace, one should focus on one task at a time. When we keep switching between different things, our brains need time to refocus and this prevents us from fully immersing ourselves in the task at hand. It’s harder to achieve meaningful progress while multitasking. So, remember to take a deep breath, and tackle things like the productivity pro you are.

#16 Gatekeeping Gen-Xers From Their Own Music

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#17 Virgin Mary Strikes Again

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#18 Ladies And Gentlemen, The Substances My Cleaning Woman Reported To The Police. It's A Thermal Paste For A Computer, Found Next To PC Parts

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Don’t forget, sleep is your brain's secret weapon that keeps your cognitive powers in top shape. Not getting enough rest can impair memory, attention, and your decision-making abilities. Imagine: You are staring blankly at the fridge, wondering what exactly you are looking for. It's like your brain hit the snooze button along with your alarm clock.

That's why it's important to prioritize quality sleep. Aim for a solid 7-9 hours of uninterrupted shut-eye every night, and it will help you efficiently tackle whatever challenges the day throws your way.

#19 My Sister Called And Asked Why Her Dryer Kept Stopping

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#20 Excuse Me?

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#21 Stepdad Thinks Eclipse Will Burn Us Alive

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With a bit of mindfulness, a good night's sleep, and some stress-busting techniques up our sleeves, we can turn those dumb moments into tiny blips on the radar of our brilliant minds. Meanwhile, it never hurts to enjoy those occasional silly situations where we goof up. Have you ever experienced a brain fart? Tell us about your funniest struggles in the comments below.

#22 "Can You Do This Report With Someone Who Doesn't Have That British Accent?"

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#23 Probably Shouldn't Have Replaced The Carrots

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#24 Umm... So Who's Gonna Tell Him

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#25 An Idiot In A 34-Ton Cement Truck Tried To Drive On A 4-Ton Wooden Bridge

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#26 Apparently, Crying At Your Wedding Is Considered Gay Now

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#27 The Sunburn Won’t Give Her Cancer, The Sunscreen Will

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#28 I Have No Words

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#29 Freedom Of Religion, Never Heard Of It

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#30 Fiancée Wanted An Iced Latte

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#31 Is That Why, Like, 3/4 Of The Population Is Lactose Intolerant?

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#32 Judging A Book By Its Cover

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#33 I May Not Be A Smart Man, But I Know What Stupid Is

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#34 Toxic Masculinity At Its Finest

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#35 Of All The Things That Didn’t Happen, This Did Not Happen The Most

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#36 Don't Park In Front Of Fire Hydrants, Folks

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#37 The Client Used Paper To Walk Into The Room Along The Floor With Glue While We Were At Lunch

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#38 My Mom Threw All The Chocolate Waffles Outside For The Birds, Thinking The Chocolate Was Mold

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#39 And Gay Men Were Breastfed By Their Fathers?

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#40 Synonyms

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#41 Blood Is Blue, Apparently

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#42 Someone Forgot How An Acronym Works

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#43 Man Punctures Leg With Drill, Treats It With Homeopathic Remedies

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#44 "He Looks Very White For A Spanish Guy"

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#45 The Entitlement Is Strong With This One

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#46 When Main Characters Expose Themselves Like This

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#47 Imagine Settling Into Your Nice First-Class Seat And Having To Deal With This The Entire Flight

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#48 Science Is Too Hard

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#49 Apparently, Cleopatra VII Was African-American

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#50 Women Lose Their Autism If They Have A Child

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#51 For The Last Six Years, I Thought My Car's Hood Emblem Was Blue. It Turns Out, It Was Just A Protective Film

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#52 Our Flight Attendant Repeatedly Insisted That My Son "Turn Off His Device"

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#53 She Got Him

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#54 An Honest Mistake

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#55 Georgia

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#56 Let Me Just Fill This Iron With Sugar Water, What Could Go Wrong?

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#57 Flat-Earthers Indoctrinating Children From Birth

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#58 This Riddle Doesn't Make Sense. I'm Desperately Trying To Work Out Their Reasoning, But Nothing Fits

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#59 Who's Going To Tell Him That That's Simply Oxidation, And Not "Toxins"?

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#60 Just Leave Your Neighbor Alone

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#61 Phone Case Kiosk Guy Fitted And Sold This Case To My Clueless Grandmother

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#62 The Amount Of Likes Is Scary

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#63 "How To Fix It?"

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#64 Wait, What?

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#65 He Really Said That With His Whole Chest

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#66 Woke Up To This Conversation Between My Co-Owner And A New Member

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#67 This Is Actually Insane

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#68 Just Accept Him

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#69 Finally Found One

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#70 What Do You Expect Them To Do?

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#71 Everybody Can Run 7-Minute Miles

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#72 Scissors Of Satan

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#73 Nissan Rogue Driver Gets Stuck Making A Turn On A Denver Bike Path Footbridge

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#74 You're

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#75 And 120 Minutes Is 1 Hour And 20 Minutes, Right?

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#76 That’s One Way To Approach The Topic, I Guess

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#77 My Friend Met A Guy Very Confused By Pronouns

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#78 Mom Needs To Go Back To School

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#79 Who Gave This Guy A Medical Degree

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#80 There Are 10 Different Kinds Of People: Those Who Understand Binary, And Those Who Don't

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#81 Not A Single One Of These Is A Triangle

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#82 What Could Go Wrong With Taking 10' Boards Home In A Small Car?

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#83 Truly, One Of The Dumbest People

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#84 Americans Are Also Europeans

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#85 Good Math Skills Are Hard To Come By

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#86 Can I Use Facebook But Not Google?

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#87 What Could Go Wrong With Ironing A Synthetic Shirt

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#88 This Is Insane. Less Than $1000 For 100 Hours

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#89 I Can't Help But Wonder If They All Can't Read Or If They Just Insist On Being Dumb

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In any romantic relationship, it’s important to remember that you’re supposed to be part of the same team. You’re meant to be on the same side and support one another. However, some folks see their relationships as purely transactional, which is far from healthy.

One anonymous husband turned to the r/AITAH online community for advice regarding a delicate situation at home. From his perspective, his wife, a stay-at-home mom, doesn’t do ‘enough’ chores around the house. Many internet users were absolutely appalled by his point of view and stood up to defend his wife. Scroll down to read what they had to say.

Housework and childcare can be very divisive issues and lead to some resentment between partners

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One husband shocked the internet by sharing his perspective about his wife, who is a stay-at-home mom

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The author shared a lot of controversial opinions in his story

The husband, who wrote the controversial post, seems to have an issue with his wife not doing her ‘duties’ or pitching in as much as he thinks that she ‘should.’

From his perspective, because he is the sole breadwinner in the family, his wife ‘should’ do all the housework, along with all the childcare. The OP believes that she should have no problem doing all of this because he himself did everything that needed to be done at home in record time.

“I’m planning on telling her after living in her shoes for a week that I need her to step up to the plate because the amount of effort she’s been putting in is unacceptable. If she doesn’t do it I think I will have to leave her because I don’t feel like taking care of two children,” he wrote.

Many internet users who read his posts and comments were shocked by his uncompromising and cold position, as well as his opinion about women in general.

In one comment, the author stated that, for him, “Marriage isn’t about love it’s about continuing the family name and bloodline.” However, elsewhere, he comments: “I can love my wife and be mad she isn’t doing her part.” What’s more, it’s bizarre how easily the author wrote about the possibility of divorcing his wife.

If money isn’t an issue, it might be best for everyone involved to simply hire a housekeeper and a nanny. Spending a bit of cash to keep the house tidy may be a better alternative to being resentful about the chores not being done ‘right.’

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If there are serious issues at home, it’s best to discuss them in person. However, it’s vital not to be accusatory

Whatever the marital issues might be, it’s important to bring up those questions in a face-to-face discussion. There might be a genuine problem with the housework and childcare in the family. However, how you approach these sensitive topics is vital.

For one, you should never sound like you’re accusing your partner of something. This means reigning in excess judgment and focusing on how their actions and behavior affect you and make you feel.

Remember, the goal isn’t to browbeat your partner into submission or force them to adapt to your requirements. The aim is to find some sort of compromise that would make both people satisfied.

For instance, hiring a part-time housekeeper really might be the best solution. Or, the husband could pitch in with the chores (considering how little time he thinks they take) to match the standards he wants to see at home.

Meanwhile, even if one person is the primary breadwinner, it hardly seems fair that they should never do any of the housework or childcare. Being in a relationship and raising kids together means pitching in as much as you can and as needed, regardless of the circumstances.

There will hardly ever be situations where the couple has a perfect 50/50 split of chores. But you don’t need things to be perfectly balanced. What you need to aim for is a balance that works for you. If one partner works more, they might do slightly fewer chores at home than someone who might, for instance, work less or remotely.

Another good solution is to divide the chores up based on preferences. For example, one partner might not mind doing the dishes and vacuuming, while the other actually enjoys doing the grocery runs and cooking. If there’s an activity both partners hate, they could split it equally among themselves to make it fair.

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The post got a lot of different reactions. Here’s what some readers had to say about the entire situation

While some might say that a wedding is just a big party, this underscores just how much planning and organization actually goes into putting together a party. So it’s no surprise that, despite people’s best intentions, sometimes things just don’t go as planned. 

People from across the internet share the things they hated about their own weddings, as well as some of the things they loved. From good ideas implemented poorly to folks who cheaped out at the wrong moment, get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own examples in the comments below. 

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Deciding to break up with your partner is hardly ever easy. Especially if you’ve been together for years and built a shared life. It’s such a monumental decision to make that it’s hard to know if you’re making the right decision. Sometimes, asking for advice on the internet can give you some perspective.

Reddit user u/ajmacbeth started a very open and honest discussion with the r/Divorce online community after asking them to share whether they regretted initiating their divorce. Their answers were incredibly candid and showed a very human side of the internet. Read on for their stories. 

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According to Divorce.com, 40% to 50% of married American couples file for divorce, meaning the United States has the sixth highest divorce rate in the world. Meanwhile, the vast majority of all divorces are initiated by women. Based on the data, 69% of all divorces are started by women vs. 31% by men.

Generally speaking, there is a higher likelihood of your relationship falling apart if it’s not your first marriage. 60% of second marriages end in divorce, while the same is true for 73% of third marriages in the US.

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Divorce.com states that the average American couple goes through their first divorce around the age of 30. Meanwhile, young couples between the ages of 20 to 25 have a 60% chance of seeing their marriage fall apart. 

Forbes notes that the number one reason for American couples getting divorced is a lack of family support. A survey conducted by Forbes Advisor showed that 43% of people listed it as the main reason for the marriage ending.

In second place was infidelity (34%), while 31% of respondents listed a lack of intimacy, lack of compatibility, and too much conflict as the driving factors behind their divorce. 

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In the meantime, financial stress accounted for 24% of divorces, a lack of commitment was a factor for 23% of marriages failing while parenting differences were an important factor in 20% of people’s divorces. 

What do you do to keep your relationship strong and stay on the same page with your partner, dear Pandas? Do you know anyone who regretted breaking up? How did you help them if they were struggling to move on after this? If you feel up to sharing your thoughts, you can do so in the comment section at the bottom of this post.

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We’d like to have an explanation for everything that happens in our lives. It means that life can be predictable, and we can feel more safe. When we think of the unexplainable, an image of aliens often comes to mind. But extraterrestrials are not the only thing that we aren’t able to explain.

The answers in this thread have plenty of examples. One person online recently asked, “What’s the most unexplainable thing that has happened to you?” People shared all kinds of stories, ranging from eerie coincidences and happy accidents to just plain scary experiences that are hard to explain. Do you have a similar tale? Share it with us in the comments!

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While each person is free to choose what religion, if any, to follow, some are strongly influenced by the customs rooted in their countries or their families, which can become a cause for conflict.

In this redditor’s family, differences in views towards religion resulted in her atheist brother being excluded from the family, and her kin calling her a disgrace for respecting his wishes after his death.

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This woman was condemned by her religious family for respecting her atheist brother’s wishes

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Christianity is reportedly the most popular religion worldwide

According to World Population Review, as much as 85% of the population identify themselves with a religion. Statistics reveal that the most popular one, practiced by nearly 2.4 billion people worldwide, is Christianity, followed by Islam (1.91 billion followers), Hinduism (with 1.16 billion) and Buddhism (507 million) respectively. Data also suggests that close to 1.2 billion people consider themselves nonreligious or have Atheist beliefs.

The OP’s brother was seemingly an atheist in a world surrounded mostly by Christians, as Catholicism, which the OP pointed out to be the most prevalent religion in her country, is one of the main branches of Christianity. According to World Population Review, numerous nations, such as Armenia, Greece, Peru, and Venezuela, just to name a few, boast a population where more than 93% people consider themselves Christian.

As for atheists, countries where they seem to comprise the largest part of the population include Estonia, the Czech Republic, Japan, and China, where more than three-quarters of the population do not follow any religion.

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Religious beliefs tend to differ depending on people’s age

The OP shared that her 91-year-old grandmother was distraught over the lack of traditional Catholic ceremony and feared that her late grandson would go to hell, as he was not blessed by a servant of her religious faith. While people’s views on the existence of hell or heaven differ with each religion, or lack thereof, a 2023 study of religious beliefs across the world found that in 26 surveyed countries, roughly half of respondents believed in the former existing (and just slightly fewer believed in the latter).

According to said study, younger people in most of the surveyed countries are less likely to identify themselves as Christian, especially Catholic, seconding the OP’s point that the youth nowadays tends to stray from religion. In the majority of surveyed Catholic countries, the percentage of Gen Z identifying as Catholic is lower than the percentage of Boomers who identify as such.

In the OP’s case, the generation gap and the strong influence stemming from following religious practices resulted in conflict among family members, as well as uneasiness the redditor felt over the entire situation. Addressing the online community, she said she needed to hear whether or not she was in the wrong for following her brother’s wishes, and fellow redditors made sure she knew she was not.

Fellow netizens supported the young woman, they didn’t think she was a jerk to her family

Learning your partner is seeing someone on the side is devastating, particularly if you have taken the time to marry them. Many people tend to break down after breaking up, but a few decide that they need to get some revenge first.

A woman shared the horrible story of learning that her husband was cheating on her with a whole list of mistresses. But when she learned that he was lying to them as well, she decided to set up a revenge plot. We got in touch with the now-ex-wife and she was kind enough to answer a few of our questions.

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So one woman decided to divorce her unfaithful husband and get his mistresses involved

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The wife got in touch with us and had some more information

Bored Panda got in touch with the ex-wife and she was kind enough to answer some questions about her unfaithful ex. Firstly, we wanted to know if there were any more updates. “Honestly, I really don’t want to update anymore but since some of you ask for an update I do have an update for y’all. My ex-Mil requested to meet up, she just got discharged from the hospital yesterday and requested to meet up at a cafe near the restaurant.”

“She looks beat up, I tell you guys. Well she asked me to get back with her son, mind you my divorce is not even that long ago. I was stunned and the most infuriating thing she said was ‘you must be happy because you can get back together with him, not only that you guys will have kids.””

“At this point i was shaking, she said that after what happen at the court, the craziness of the other woman, she said she cannot accept the craziness and that I was actually the best DIL for her(F*** Her), she said she will make the other woman give up the unborn child so that me and my ex will be the one taking care of them. My Ex doesn’t know about this plan yet, that’s what she said. I didn’t wait, I didn’t answer and just left. THE AUDACITY.”

“I tried calling my ex to ask him about this but I haven’t been able to connect to him. The other woman, they are ok now. The unborn baby is ok,” she shared with Bored Panda. For those who have never encountered it, a pregnant woman is often stronger than one might think, particularly when cheaters are involved.

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The man seemed to be living in some realm of delusions

How this man planned to maintain this lifestyle is anyone’s guess, but we wanted to know what his ex-wife thought. “I am not sure what my ex thought while doing all of this honestly. But for background my ex job requires him to relocate a lot, sometime in a year we will only be together for like 1 month the best is like 2 months.” Ironically, men tend to be worse affected by infidelity than women.

“I try to like to stay with him in the first year of our marriage but it is hard when you don’t have a permanent address. So we decided that I would stay in our home country, and I also have a job here.” After all, this degree of revenge is applause-worthy, particularly when research suggests that being cheated on often brings along with it low self-esteem and other issues. Revenge isn’t just about justice, it can be part of the healing process.

“Some people ask me why I have to do it like this instead of claiming more from my ex. Well, for them MONEY IS NOT A PROBLEM!I can’t hurt them financially. When I found out that he has more mistresses, in my mind I want these people to hurt just like me. Until now I haven’t been able to contact my ex(not answering) just that my ex sister in law updated me. He is doing fairly ok,” she added.

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Many readers were shocked and the ex-wife gave some more details in the comments

Others shared their thoughts on the man

You’re welcome to peruse these pics if you’re an extrovert too, but you’re more likely to appreciate them if your social battery often needs to be recharged and you’re happy to work from home the entire week. Enjoy scrolling through these memes, and be sure to upvote the ones that make your introverted self feel seen!

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While not everyone identifies strongly with the label of introvert or extrovert, I can proudly say that I'm definitely introverted. I love spending time with my friends, and I can appear very outgoing because I'm friendly. But nothing makes me feel more at peace than spending an evening by myself, with my cat curled up in my lap. Being around other people for too long drains me, and my social battery needs to be recharged alone in silence before I can hang out with anyone else.

That's something that the Winning Introverts Instagram page understands. This account, which has amassed an impressive 267k followers, is dedicated to sharing pics that us homebodies will find painfully relatable. No, introverts aren't socially awkward, and they're not necessarily shy. But they probably are very observant, thoughtful and happy to spend a Friday evening on the couch with a great book!

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To learn more about what it's like to be an introvert in this world that often feels like it's run by extroverts, we reached out to David Hall of the Quiet and Strong podcast for a previous Bored Panda article. David was kind enough to have a chat with us and explain what exactly being introverted means to him.

"For me, being an introvert means I'm a deep thinker," he noted. "I tend to dive inward, navigating through my inner world of ideas and reflections. It's like having a private universe right in my mind! As Introverts we are deep thinkers, and really enjoy the inner world of our thoughts."

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David also acknowledged that introversion often gets a bad rap, but this reputation isn't quite fair. "Trust me, it's not all hiding in a corner with a book (although that does sound pretty good sometimes!)," he shared. "When you truly understand and embrace your introverted nature, it's like unlocking a superpower. It's about tapping into that quiet strength and finding beauty in solitude. So remember, introversion: It's not just a label, it's a way to really understand yourself."

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When it comes to the best parts of being an introvert, David says it's like having a secret superpower that not everyone knows about. "Sure, we introverts aren't all exactly alike, despite the many stereotypes, but there's something pretty magical about embracing your introversion," he explained.

"As introverts, we've got these amazing imaginations that can take us to places no one else even dreamed of, help us solve problems like no other, and think of things in ways no one else has before," David noted. "We often have so many ideas, it’s hard to keep track of them all, but they're usually pretty innovative and creative if we have time to think about them."

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"But being an introvert isn't just about daydreaming and doodling (although those are pretty awesome perks)," David added. "We've got this arsenal of strengths that set us apart. From our deep reflectiveness to our knack for analytical thinking, we introverts bring a lot to the table. And when we lock onto a task, you better believe we're laser-focused until it's done."

"So even though half the population is introverted, it still feels like being an introvert is being part of this exclusive club with all these hidden talents just waiting to be unleashed," the expert says. "And it's a pretty awesome club to be in!"

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David was also happy to bust some introvert myths for us. "First off, being introverted doesn't automatically mean we're shy wallflowers who'd rather hide in a closet than talk to people," he previously told Bored Panda. "Nope, we actually enjoy socializing (on our terms of course). We value deep connections and meaningful conversations with our inner circle more than anything."

"Here's the real scoop: introverts have rechargeable batteries," David added. "We need our alone time to power up and get ready to take on the world. Whether it's focusing on a project, unwinding after a long day, or just letting our minds wander into the cosmos, solitude is our sanctuary."

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David also pointed out that not all introverts are shy. "And we're not hermits," he shared. "We love spending quality time with the people who get us on a soul-deep level. Those late-night chats and heart-to-heart conversations. They're what we live for. So, being introverted isn't about avoiding people—it's about finding that perfect balance between time in our minds and connecting with others."

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Finally, David shared that "once you really get to know yourself as an introvert—your strengths, your needs, your quirks—it's like unlocking a whole new level of superpowers."

"Seriously, it's a game-changer for everything from productivity to relationships, communication, leadership, you name it," he shared. "It's not about whether introverts can do something—it's about how we'll do it. We've got this knack for approaching challenges in our own unique way, often surprising even ourselves (and definitely our extroverted colleagues) with our success."

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We understand that you’re probably sitting at home alone laughing to yourself while scrolling through these memes, pandas. But as long as you’re having a good time, that’s all that matters! Keep upvoting the pics that you find particularly relatable, and let us know in the comments what you love most about being an introvert. Then, if you’re interested in checking out even more memes for introverts from Bored Panda, look no further than right here!

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Spain sounds like paradise on Earth, but it can still be jarring to move there from a different country. Suddenly, you look at life through a completely different lens. What was once familiar is now very different, whether you’re going to the grocery shop, eating dinner, interacting with strangers, or simply walking down the street.

Travel and culture content creator Katie Boggs, recently moved to Spain from the United States. In a series of popular videos on TikTok and Instagram, she shared her biggest culture shock moments, and we wanted to share her best insights about Spanish life with you.

Bored Panda reached out to Katie, and she was kind enough to tell us all about what inspired her to move to Spain, what she loves the most about life there, and what can motivate everyone to start traveling themselves. You’ll find our full exclusive interview with her below!

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Many people fall in love with Spain and wonder what it would be like to live there

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Katie Boggs recently moved to Spain from the United States. She created a series of videos where she shared her top culture shock moments

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She opened up about some more cultural differences in a follow-up video

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“My name is Katie, I just moved to Spain from the United States two weeks ago, and I’m coming at you with culture shocks. The biggest culture shock for me has definitely been adjusting to the eating schedule here. In the United States, I am used to eating dinner at around 5 or 5:30 right after work, and here, right after work, you eat lunch, and then you don’t eat dinner until 9 or 10 pm, which is crazy to me.”

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“The next thing I noticed is that it’s completely normalized to leave your dog alone in public just tied to a pole or something while you’re shopping, and no one will bother it. That’s really crazy to me. And last but not least, the emphasis on social interaction here is incredible. You go to a coffee shop here or a cafeteria, and people are actually sitting there and talking to each other, and they’re not on their laptops, and they’re enjoying their meal. That would never happen in the United States. You go to Starbucks and everyone’s on their phones and laptops. It’s crazy.”

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In another clip, Katie broke down just how affordable life in Spain can be

“I’m going to break down all of my costs a month to show you how absolutely ridiculously livable it is. Rent: 325€, utilities: 30€, food for one month: 150€ (and I kind of spent a lot on food compared to my friends, so that’s saying something), phone bill + Wi-Fi: 27€, gym: 30€ a month, one singular bus ride is 40 cents. I also get breakfast out every single day and it’s literally affordable to do that. I get a sandwich with tomato and tuna (don’t knock it until you try it, it’s really good). And then I get a café con leche, which is practically like a latte. Every morning, the total is 3.30€. 3.30€! You can’t even get a coffee, you can’t even get half of coffee for that in the United States.”

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“I’m in Granada and a glass of wine is costing me 3€. And the thing about Granada is you get a tapa with it for free. So what my friends and I will do whatever we want to go out is we’ll get three glasses of wine and that comes with three tapas, which pretty much is dinner. You’re literally spending 9€ on three drinks and dinner. And the wine doesn’t make you hungover because it doesn’t have all these additives that the United States has. I also only work 14 hours a week, yeah. Now that’s not normal to Spain, it’s just with the program I’m with. I’m walking everywhere, it’s always sunny outside. Not to mention that everyone’s literally so friendly. The party life is so much better. Not to mention, they got siestas, come on.”

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“The best way I would describe living in this country is that you feel like a human being. Everything shuts from 2 pm to 5 pm every single day so everyone can go home and relax, eat a meal, take a nap. Most things are shut on Sundays. So you always have that day off to just rest. There are fruterías on every single corner where I literally get all my fruits and vegetables for the whole week for like 6€, and they’re amazing quality. I cannot stress enough if you have the opportunity to come to Spain and just experience life here. Whether it’s just short-term or long-term, do it because it will change your life and your perspective.”

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You can watch Katie’s full viral video about culture shocks right over here

@katieboggs_ Siesta= Key to happiness #fyp #foryou #spain #cultureshocks #usa #unitedstates #eeuu #espana ♬ original sound – Kacie Rose

Meanwhile, here’s her full video about the cost of living

@katieboggs_ #stitch with @lanna 🌻 loved this video and wanted to add my experience! #spain #anticapitalism #costoflivingcrisis #america #costofliving #americanineurope ♬ original sound – Katie the Guiri

Katie opened up to us about what inspired her to make the move to Spain

We were very curious to find out what inspired Katie to travel to Spain in the first place. She was happy to share her story with us. “I actually took a trip here on my spring break last year. I was visiting my best friend who was doing her masters in London and we decided to do a random weekend trip to Malaga. She picked it because she had seen an Instagram video about it, I didn’t know ANYTHING about Spain. We were there for 3 days and by the second day, I was in love. With everything. The culture, the sun, the food, the friendliness, the language, the fashion,” she told Bored Panda via email.

“I had a friend who was teaching English up north in Zaragoza and I messaged her asking how she did it and she sent over the program (NALCAP). I applied 2 days later, downloaded Duolingo, and moved home for the summer to save money. I practiced Spanish every day on Duolingo and watched movies and TV in Spanish even though I barely understood a thing. Now, almost exactly a year later, I speak Spanish and live here and I love every minute of it!”

According to Katie, it took her a few months to get used to life there because it was so different. She pointed out that, for one, the pace of things in restaurants and elsewhere is much slower. Meanwhile, places close a lot. “On Sundays, most everything is closed, as well as every day from 2-5 pm for siesta. There also is a language barrier and it took a while to get accustomed to the Spanish way of saying things as I learned textbook Mexican Spanish which is a tad different. I also had to adapt to the crazy eating schedule here. They eat lunch late at like 2-3 pm and dinner is 8-10pm!” she shared with us.

For Katie, the biggest upsides of moving to Spain were the awesome weather (“it’s sunny almost all year and it rarely rains”) and the slower pace (“things are so chill”). She lives in the south of Spain and found that the people are incredibly friendly. But there are even more pros compared to the US!

“The architecture is BEAUTIFUL here and I love the Spanish Andalusian-style buildings. I love love love that I can walk everywhere and the food quality is INSANELY better here. Also, a glass of wine here is like 3 euros, so I see my friends way more because it’s so affordable to go get drinks on a random weeknight and catch up. People here are also more chill. They don’t overschedule themselves like Americans, so when you want to plan something with someone, it’s more of ‘Hey, wanna grab tapas tonight?’ ‘Sure!’, instead of ‘Hey, wanna grab dinner sometime this week?’ ‘Sorry I’m SUPER busy but I can do 3 weeks out at 5 pm on Thursday.'”

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“The best travelers go with the flow and experience everything with open arms”

However, we were also interested to hear what Katie misses about life in the US as well. She said that it’s mostly the food. “I miss the surplus of options of food choices from all different cultures,” she said. “We do Japanese, Chinese, Mexican, Thai food all SO MUCH BETTER [in the US] than here [in Spain]. I also miss certain things like the air conditioning and heating (sometimes it gets really hot or cold inside the buildings here). I also really miss iced coffee. And American pancake breakfast. I mostly miss the food.”

Bored Panda also wanted to get Katie’s thoughts on how someone who’s never traveled before might get used to going on more trips. “I was also scared to start traveling because of money and safety. However, I can tell you I barely have money now and I travel ALL the time. European travel is pretty cheap because transportation here is so cheap (Ryanair flights for 30 euros) and the buses and trains here rock. The most expensive part is the plane ticket overseas,” she shared some tips.

“My advice is to research and plan stuff before because then you can skip lines for big attractions and also you will have heard things to avoid before you come. Come prepared with a portable charger, medicine, hand sanitizer, and everything that you can possibly think of ‘just in case.’ Research the city you’re going to and the possible tourist traps and how to avoid them and honestly, don’t just stick to the big obvious cities like Paris or Madrid because those are ALWAYS the most expensive and usually my least favorite.”

Katie urged everyone to keep an open mind about different cultures and not to expect everything to be like in the United States. “Oftentimes, my friends will visit me and be upset when certain foods won’t be available or the air conditioning isn’t on or people don’t act as friendly and my response is, ‘What do u expect? This is a whole different country!’ The best travelers go with the flow and experience everything with open arms!” Be sure to follow Katie’s Instagram and TikTok for her freshest videos.

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Spanish is one of the most popular languages in the world, so you’ll be at an advantage if you learn it

For us, Spain is the embodiment of stunning nature, great weather, fresh food, and friendly locals. Spain has 47.8 million people living there, compared to the 333.3 million in the US. According to ‘Best Diplomats,’ around 53 million Americans speak Spanish, of which 41 million are native Spanish speakers and 12 million are bilingual.

However, Rosetta Stone puts the number of US Spanish speakers at 57 million people. Spanish has 496 million native speakers around the world, making up 6.3% of the global population. This number is even bigger when we consider the number of total speakers, standing at a stunningly impressive 595 million.

It is the second most spoken native language after Mandarin Chinese and the fourth most spoken language overall, after English, Mandarin, and Hindi. Most Spanish speakers can be found in Mexico, the US, Colombia, Spain (naturally!), followed by Argentina, Peru, Venezuela, Chile, Guatemala, and Ecuador.

The EF English Proficiency Index states that the Spanish have ‘moderate proficiency’ in English skills. El Pais reports that 27.7% of all Spaniards say they can speak the language.

So, if you plan on traveling or moving to the country, it would make sense to learn at least some basic phrases in Spanish. You can’t rely on luck that someone you talk to is going to know English.

If you do your best to learn the language, not only are the locals likely going to be friendlier with you, but you’ll also have a far richer experience when you can understand what everyone’s saying. A core part of travel and adventure means opening yourself up to new experiences. And that means embracing the culture, language, food, and lifestyle.

In our experience, the best way to learn any language is to practice it in real-life situations. Apps like Duolingo and programs like Rosetta Stone are wonderful, to be sure. However, we personally see the biggest progress when we have some native speakers to guide our way.

In short, when you’re learning any new language, it really helps to have a growth-oriented mindset. Make mistakes—and lots of them! That’s how we learn.

And don’t be scared of talking to the native speakers and locals even if you only know a few shaky basic phrases. It’s the willingness to try that really counts! Besides, it’s a great feeling when you apply something you’ve learned in real life.

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If you’re completely new to travel, start off by taking very small trips and then building up to bigger adventures

At the time of writing, travel-grammer Katie has 17.3k loyal Instagram followers who enjoy her videos about life in Spain. She also has 49.2k fans on TikTok. Katie gives everyone a fresh perspective of what life in the country is really like. And it’s all very relatable for anyone who has traveled to the European country, whether they were a tourist, an exchange student, or a working professional.

However, far from everybody has the courage to travel abroad. While we find travel wonderful, some folks daydream about adventuring near and far but get overwhelmed with stress when they think about all the possible things that could go wrong.

Previously, Bored Panda spoke about stepping outside our comfort zone with Keith O’Hara, the founder of The Irish Road Trip. “Being ‘too busy’ is never an excuse to put off enjoying life, yet it’s a trap many of us plummet head-first into, whether it be due to financial or work commitments. Often, you just need to start small,” he told us during an earlier interview.

He suggested creating a list of travel goals that you’d ideally love to fulfill in the future. In the meantime, you can work up to them by setting yourself more realistic travel destinations, in terms of time and money. “ You’ll (hopefully) start to see the benefits of these ‘baby-step’ trips. Then, when the time is right, make that ‘main’ trip,” he said.

Solo travel is also an option. Even though it might sound intimidating, you can still do it. Consider what the worst-case scenario might be: it’ll probably never happen.

“Be enthusiastic, but be educated about your destination. Understand, at least at a very high level, the ins and outs of where you’re traveling to and take time to understand any dos and don’ts,” O’Hara shared some spot-on advice for all travelers. “For the most part, just embrace it all—one of the joys of travel is experiencing people, places, food, language, and culture. Soak it all up.”

Here’s what some internet users had to say after watching Katie’s clips

That’s why school principal and founder of Educational Impact Academy, Karin Jakubowski, EdD, has been making it easier for parents to better understand their children through sharing bite-sized videos online. Below, you’ll find some of the best tips Dr. Jakubowski has posted on TikTok, as well as a conversation between her and Bored Panda! 

More info: Momnificent Podcast | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook   

Dr. Karin Jakubowski has been sharing all of her best parenting tips online to help moms and dads better understand their little ones

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We reached out to Dr. Karin Jakubowski via email, who was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda. She shared that the inspiration behind her journey into posting parenting and teaching advice online stems from her experience as a teacher.

"Throughout my career, I encountered moments of frustration when traditional approaches failed to address the root causes of students' behavioral challenges. It was a pivotal moment when I discovered the collaborative problem-solving approach advocated by Dr. Stuart Ablon," Dr. Jakubowski explained. "Implementing this method transformed my interactions with students, enabling me to delve deeper into the underlying reasons for their behavior and empower them with essential problem-solving skills."

"Driven by a passion to share this transformative approach, I embarked on a mission to reach out to as many parents and educators as possible," the expert continued. "Thus, 'Momnificent,' my podcast, was born. Interestingly, while the podcast serves as a platform for discussing various parenting and teaching strategies, I've found myself guesting on other podcasts more frequently, spreading the word about collaborative problem-solving."

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Dr. Jakubowski also decided to start posting on YouTube and TikTok after recognizing the vast reach and influence visual media has online. "The motivation behind this expansion is rooted in a fundamental belief that every parent deserves access to effective tools and strategies for nurturing their children's growth and development," she explained.

"Reflecting on the disparity between the extensive training we undergo for our professional careers and the lack of formal education in parenting, I felt compelled to bridge this gap," the expert says. "The paradox of investing years in preparing for a career while navigating parenthood without a comprehensive guidebook struck me profoundly. Thus, my TikTok videos serve as a resource hub for busy moms striving to provide the best possible upbringing for their children amidst the demands of everyday life."

Dr. Jakubowski says that, ultimately, her mission is to equip parents with the knowledge and skills necessary to raise happy, healthy children. "By leveraging the power of online platforms, I aspire to democratize access to invaluable parenting insights and foster a community dedicated to nurturing the next generation."

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We also asked the expert why she believes it's so common for parents and educators to misunderstand children. "Firstly, there's a fundamental communication barrier stemming from differences in perspective and experience," she noted. "Parents and teachers often view situations through their own lenses, which may not fully align with the child's reality."

"Secondly, societal expectations and norms can lead to misconceptions about children's behavior," Dr. Jakubowski continued. "There's a tendency to attribute certain actions to disobedience or laziness without considering underlying factors such as developmental stages, emotional struggles, or learning differences."

"Moreover, limited time and resources can hinder the ability to delve deeper into understanding a child's needs," the expert says. "Both parents and teachers juggle multiple responsibilities, leaving little room for in-depth observation and communication."

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Dr. Jakubowski also noted that the stigma surrounding mental health and behavioral challenges may impede open dialogue and proactive intervention. "Fear of judgment or labeling can prevent parents and teachers from seeking support or acknowledging potential issues early on," she explained.

"Lastly, the dynamic nature of childhood and adolescence means that children's behaviors and needs evolve rapidly. Keeping pace with these changes requires ongoing communication, flexibility, and a willingness to adapt strategies accordingly, which may not always be feasible in busy households or classrooms," the expert says.

"Addressing these common misunderstandings requires a collaborative approach that emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a commitment to understanding the unique perspectives of children," Dr. Jakubowski continued. "By fostering open communication and mutual respect between parents, teachers, and children, we can cultivate environments where misunderstandings are minimized, and meaningful connections flourish."

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While there's no doubt that Dr. Jakubowski has shared many helpful tips online, we wanted to know which ones she considers to be most important. "As a school principal and TikTok enthusiast, I've had the privilege of sharing numerous tips and advice for parents through my videos. Among the plethora of insights, if I were to highlight the most crucial piece of advice, it would undoubtedly be the collaborative problem-solving process," she told Bored Panda.

"The collaborative problem-solving approach isn't just a technique; it's a mindset and a skill set that I've learned, utilized, and passionately shared with parents and educators alike," the expert explained. "This process encourages open communication, empathy, and teamwork between parents, educators, and students."

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"By emphasizing collaborative problem-solving, I encourage parents to view challenges as opportunities for growth and development rather than obstacles," Dr. Jakubowski continued. "It fosters a supportive environment where everyone's input is valued, and solutions are crafted together, ensuring that the needs and perspectives of all involved parties are taken into account."

"Through my TikTok videos and interactions with parents, I continuously advocate for the collaborative problem-solving process because I've witnessed its transformative power in building stronger relationships and fostering positive outcomes for children's education and well-being," the expert noted. "So, if there's one piece of advice I can offer parents, it's to embrace the collaborative problem-solving approach wholeheartedly—it's a game-changer!"

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When it comes to why it's so important for parents to prioritize understanding their little ones, Dr. Jakubowski says it lays the foundation for effective communication, trust, and support within the family dynamic. "When parents take the time to truly comprehend their children, they can better meet their emotional, social, and developmental needs," she noted.

This is essential for building trust. "When children feel understood by their parents, they are more likely to trust them. This trust forms the basis of a strong parent-child relationship, allowing for open communication and a sense of security," the expert says.

It's also key for creating effective communication. "Understanding a child's unique personality, preferences, and communication style enables parents to tailor their interactions accordingly. This fosters clearer communication and minimizes misunderstandings or conflicts," Dr. Jakubowski shared.

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Dr. Jakubowski also says that better understanding our children supports their development. "Each child is different, with their own strengths, weaknesses, and interests. By understanding their children, parents can provide appropriate guidance and support to help them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally," she explained.

It also allows parents to recognize their children's needs, which can be especially helpful for kids who struggle with expressing their feelings or articulating what they need.

Understanding your kiddos helps promote self-esteem as well. "When parents show understanding and acceptance towards their children, it boosts their self-esteem and confidence," the expert explained. "Feeling understood validates their feelings and experiences, helping them develop a positive sense of self."

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Finally, understanding your kids will help them navigate challenges. "Parenting comes with its challenges, and understanding children helps parents navigate these hurdles more effectively. Whether it's dealing with tantrums, academic struggles, or peer pressure, a deep understanding of their children allows parents to approach these challenges with empathy and patience," Dr. Jakubowski says.

"In essence, when parents work to understand their children, they create a nurturing environment where their children feel seen, heard, and supported," she added. "This understanding forms the bedrock of a strong parent-child relationship, laying the groundwork for their children's emotional well-being and overall development."

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Whether you have kids or not, we hope you’re enjoying this list of tips, pandas! We should all be looking out for the younger generations, including our friends’ children and our nieces and nephews, so it’s always great to learn how to better understand them. Keep upvoting the advice you agree with, and if you’re interested in reading another Bored Panda article featuring parenting hacks, look no further than right here! 

Life rarely turns out exactly how you planned it. Your goals and aspirations can change wildly over the years. And just because you were bookish and got top marks in school doesn’t mean that this is what the rest of your life is going to be like. There are going to be some surprises along the way.

The r/AskReddit online community recently spilled the tea about what happened to the smartest students in their class after they graduated. Scroll down to read their stories and (un)expected twists! And if you were looking for a sign to check up on how your classmates are doing these days, this is it.

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Book smarts, while certainly powerful and impressive, tend to be overhyped. It is far from the only worthwhile attribute that a person can have. Emotional intelligence, the ability to work in a team, confidence, self-discipline, diligence, patience, and even common sense play very important roles throughout our lives, too.

In the narrow sense, an intelligent person is someone who gets good grades, easily understands new information, quickly sees patterns, and has a good memory. In the broad sense, intelligence means that someone is able to apply the knowledge they have to reach the goals they want or need. Knowing lots of trivia and doing well on tests, while certainly something to brag about, is worthless if it’s not applied in a meaningful way.

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The MIT Technology Review points out that the most successful people (in terms of wealth) are not the most talented. Rather, they are the luckiest. This idea is supported by research done by Alessandro Pluchino and his colleagues at the University of Catania. The computer model they created found that, in simulations, “the maximum success never coincides with the maximum talent, and vice-versa.”

They explain that luck plays the biggest factor in wealth distribution. “Our simulation clearly shows that such a factor is just pure luck.” They add: “It is evident that the most successful individuals are also the luckiest ones. And the less successful individuals are also the unluckiest ones.”

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However, success doesn’t have to correlate with income, assets, and financial prowess at all. It could mean having an active social life, finding time to create and express ourselves, being fit and healthy, or traveling the globe.

An 85-year Harvard study found that by proactively investing in positive relationships, we become more resilient to stress. This leads to us living healthier, happier, and far longer lives. The impact of these relationships is even bigger than exercising or eating well (which are, nonetheless, important, too!). 

So, if you reframe success as happiness and longevity, then your main focus shouldn’t be on earning more money, but on deepening your relationships with the people you care about!

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We love all forms of storytelling, whether that’s reading books, watching immersive movies, or playing video games. They’re different ways of experiencing adventures and ideas. And with the video game market set to grow to $282.3 billion in revenue in 2024, it’s proof that the latter way of telling stories is continuing to grow in popularity. Gaming culture is huge now!

The ‘Gaming Memes’ Instagram page does exactly what it says on the tin and shares funny and relatable memes about gaming. We’ve collected some of the top ones to share with you, Pandas. Scroll down to check them out, upvote your faves, and drop your best game recommendations in the comments. 

Bored Panda reached out to the team at ‘Weird Media,’ who created the massively popular ‘Gaming Memes’ and ‘Wasted’ accounts on Instagram, and Co-founder Cory Scandalis was kind enough to answer our questions. You'll find our full interview with him below.

More info: Instagram (Gaming Memes) | Instagram (Wasted) | WeirdMedia.com

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Look, we’re not gonna beat around the bush—we love video games. Love ‘em! They’ve been an important part of our lives since childhood. And though some of us might prefer books to everything else (hi!), we still spend a sizable chunk of our free time either playing games or following news about the gaming industry.

Some of the top genres we enjoy include RPG (especially dark fantasy), FPS, and old-school RTS games, although we’re also partial to anything spooky, weird, and artistic. We’ve found that one of the most fun things anyone can do is try out unexpected genres, developers, and games that you wouldn’t typically go for. It’s great to try new things (even when we're feeling nostalgic and want to replay some oldies). 

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"A few years after starting the @wasted Instagram back in 2016—which is primarily memes, videos, and news—we noticed from our followers there was a large demand for direct gaming content. Being a big fan of gaming myself all my life, starting @gamemes was a natural move to share my love for gaming and connect with others who feel the same way," Cory Scandalis, who co-founded 'Weird Media' along with Alen Radolovic and Russell Hart, told Bored Panda in an email.

According to Scandalis, the 'Gaming Memes' account "really took off" when Instagram users realized there was more depth to it than just sharing funny memes. "It became a space to celebrate our shared gaming experiences. The community's response was amazing, especially when big game releases and events became hot topics for our memes," he said.

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We were curious to get the co-founder's thoughts on why the gaming industry has become such a phenomenon. He told us that it’s fuelled by several factors—a huge part of which is the sense of community.

"Gaming creates a space where people come together, regardless of physical distance, offering an escape that feels just as real as everyday life. It's a mix of art, storytelling, and interaction that reflects and shapes culture. People often show parts of themselves in these virtual worlds that they might not in real life. It shows how gaming can form genuine bonds and memories," he explained to Bored Panda.

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Bored Panda also asked Scandalis about the near future of the gaming market. "Gaming's journey reflects the fast pace of tech innovation, hinting at a future where reality and virtual worlds blend more than ever. Each year brings new possibilities, like deeper immersion with VR and AR or vast AI-powered game worlds," he said.

"We're on the edge of breakthroughs that could change gaming as we know it, maybe blurring the lines between player and creator," Scandalis told us, adding that the "next big shift in gaming might be just around the corner." And it might be "as game-changing as the leap from 2D to 3D."

If you enjoyed these memes, be sure to follow the 'Gaming Memes' Instagram page, and consider taking a peek at the 'Wasted' account, too. Meanwhile, to learn more about 'Weird Media,' as well as their brands, check out their website.

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The ‘Gaming Memes’ account has a very impressive 350k followers over on Instagram. It is run by the team at ‘Weird Media,' which is also responsible for the well-known ‘Wasted’ Instagram account that currently boasts 13.7 million followers. ‘Gaming Memes’ takes a very direct approach and focuses on memes and videos related to gaming.

While they are hilarious, they do require someone to be at least partially interested in gaming as a whole to understand the context necessary for the jokes to make sense.

As reported by Statista, the video game market is projected to grow by 8.76% per year between 2024 and 2027. That means that in just a few short years, the market value should stand around $363.2 billion. Of course, these are just projections. Many things can (and probably will) change in that time. The industry might run into unforeseen problems or see unexpected booms in popularity. 

By 2027, it’s expected that there will be 1.472 billion video game players worldwide. The most profitable part of the market is in-game advertising, which is said to bring in a whopping $109.6 billion in revenue in 2024. However, despite these optimistic trends and the continuing popularity of video gaming, the industry has suffered some recent shocks. 

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The video game industry has been rocked by massive layoffs in the past few months. If you’ve been following any video game-related media outlets recently, then you probably know that many companies—big and small—have been downsizing.

Video game industry workers have been losing jobs even if the companies themselves have been boasting about major profits from recent projects.

GameSpot reports that industry giant Sony announced in late February of 2024 that it would lay off 900 employees, including people working at the well-known Naughty Dog and Insomniac studios. Electronic Arts (aka EA) announced that it would be letting go of 670 people, which is around 5% of its total workforce.

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Other major industry players have been cutting back in the size of their workforce as well. “A startling number of developers and publishers have made major staff reductions, including Epic Games, the many studios owned by the Embracer Group and by Microsoft, Take-Two Interactive, Amazon, Bungie, CD Projekt Red, Ubisoft, Riot Games, and Unity. In just the first two months of 2024, the games industry saw at least 8,100 people laid off, according to a running tally of announcements kept by a developer at Riot Games,” Phil Hornshaw reports.

Layoffs are nothing new in the video game industry. 2023 was a particularly brutal year as well. Reportedly, 11,250 gaming industry employees lost their jobs that year, as per PC Gamer’s calculations.

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Understandably, many professionals are worried about whether they’ll be next on the chopping board. Meanwhile, those who lost their jobs are facing the tough reality of having to compete with many other talented individuals for new positions elsewhere.

Meanwhile, Kotaku reports that Take-Two Interactive, the publisher of the hotly-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI, just announced wide-sweeping cuts. It plans to lay off 5% of its workforce (around 11,000 people).

Furthermore, it has canceled several projects that were already in development, valued at around $140 million.

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Though many of us dream of working as video game developers, concept artists, or ‘idea people,’ the reality is far less romantic. Unless you work at a particularly ethical company that puts its employees above profit or you’re an indie developer, you’ll probably work long hours in a very demanding, competitive market.

Meanwhile, as the final project deadline approaches, you’ll also likely experience a ‘crunch,’ where the staff work extremely long hours, trying to iron out bugs and implement the remaining features before ‘going gold.’

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Even if you manage to avoid burnout, you might end up being disappointed by the final result. After all, no single employee makes all the decisions. The higher-ups (aka the corpo ‘suits’) might force the developers to add features or details that prioritize monetization over mechanics.

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What video game genres do you typically go for, dear Pandas? What are your top three video games of all time? Which of the memes we’ve featured in this list did you enjoy the most? What game are you playing in your spare time these days? What do you think of the recent video game industry layoffs?

We’d really like to hear your thoughts on everything. If you have a moment, share your opinions, experiences, and recommendations in the comments!

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But when in doubt, go for something classic. If you find yourself resorting to the name of your favorite Transformer or Pokémon, you might be better suited for having a pet, not a child.

Redditors have recently been sharing the worst names they’ve ever heard for children, so we’ve gathered some of the most atrocious ones below. Please don’t take any inspiration from this list when naming your own kids, pandas, and be sure to upvote the names that you hope aren’t actually on birth certificates!

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To learn more about how this conversation started in the first place, we reached out to Reddit user Inky-Skies, who posed the question, "What's the worst name you've known to actually be given to a child?"

She was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda and share that the thread was inspired by a conversation she had with her boyfriend about silly names. "He just moved from the US to Germany to live with me, and I explained how the law can intervene here if parents try to give their kids very outrageous or insulting/illegal names," the OP explained.

"We read a list of silly names online, and I was curious to see if people on Reddit knew someone who gave such names to their kids IRL," she continued. "I certainly didn't expect the post to blow up the way it did!"

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Because outrageous names are banned in Germany, the OP says she doesn't personally know anyone who's named their child something that could end up on this list. "But sometimes people will have unusual or weirdly spelled names - my own name, Riccarda, might fall into that category," she shared.

"And of course, certain names are stigmatized but legal; the female name Chantal (unfortunately my middle name, from before it became stigmatized) or the male name Kevin are examples of that here," Inky-Skies added.

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We also asked Inky-Skies what she believes are the most important factors parents should consider when choosing names for their kids. "To choose a name that won't provoke bullying or otherwise negatively affect the child's life," she told Bored Panda.

"I think a lot of parents want the name to be funny or unique when choosing such a name, or consider it witty - but they forget that they're naming a person, not a character or pet," the OP says. "That person will one day grow up and apply for jobs with their name, have their own social circle and personality. It's unfair to burden someone with a name that will ridicule them or turn them into a social outcast. That should go above the parents' need to express themselves."

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As far as what Inky-Skies thought of the responses to her post, she says, "I did read through most of them, although after the first thousand or so, it was hard to keep track of them all!"

"One of the funniest I saw was 'Mnop,' pronounced Noël - because 'no L,'" she shared. "Another parent apparently named their child 'Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze' - the full name of the anime character - as a first name. A few more: 'Sexybeth,' 'Placenta' ('because it sounds like a flower'), 'Goldfish,' and 'WiFi.'"

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Finally, the OP added that she's "very happy that really insulting names aren't allowed in [her] country, because in the end, it's the child's dignity that's at stake."

"Parents shouldn't be given free reign if their goal is to dehumanize their children," she says.

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We want to raise children who ultimately become able to make their own choices. However, in a recent post on the subreddit r/AITAH, one woman revealed that she feels like her 19-year-old is throwing her life away and there’s nothing she can do about it.

The woman said her teenager got involved with a guy she doesn’t approve of, and if that wasn’t enough, she also got pregnant. Adamant about keeping the baby, the daughter is ready to give up her studies and completely devote herself to her partner and their child.

This mother just learned that her teenage daughter got pregnant

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So she tried to convince her to have an abortion

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So far, it’s unclear how the situation will play out

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When a child is born, their birth certificate names their parents — this marks the beginning of their parental responsibility.

Parents have to provide for their children, including food, clothing, shelter, and other basic needs as well as education and medical care. They must ensure their child’s physical safety and emotional well-being.

Failing to do so can lead to neglect or abuse charges in most cases.

However, many moms and dads continue to look after their kids in one way or another well after their 18th birthday, and giving them a roof over their heads is one of the most common contributions.

In fact, according to a Harris Poll survey, these days, about 23 million, or 45%, of all Americans ages 18 to 29 are living with family, roughly the same level as in the 1940s, a time when women were more likely to remain at home until marriage and men too were lingering on family farms in the aftermath of the Great Depression.

41% say they do so to save money and 30% claim they can’t even afford to live on their own.

While in many states the “age of majority” for children is 18, this can be extended. In New York, for example, people can continue to receive child support until they are 21 years old.

So the mom may be able to evict the teen, but she could still be on the hook for her financially if the girl can prove she is unable to support herself.

People have had questions for the mother

But most of them believe she’s not being unreasonable

Some shared their own similar stories

Jennifer Love Hewitt officially introduced her three children to the world by sharing their first public photo on the cover of her new book.

The actress added something new to her repertoire with the release of the book cover for her memoir, “Inheriting Magic: My Journey Through Grief, Joy, Celebration, and Making Every Day Magical,” which features her three children, Autumn James, 10, Atticus James, 8, and Aidan James, 2.

“Here it is! My new baby!  This incredible cover was done by an angel @the_life_of_aivax I can’t believe how lucky I was to get her for this book!” Jennifer wrote on Instagram as she shared the book cover on Instagram.

“Moms who create magic are special! And she is a magic maker for sure. Can’t wait for you guys to read it!” she added.

Jennifer Love Hewitt shared the first official image of her three children, who feature on the cover of her new book

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The release of the adorable image, featuring Jennifer and her three children, marked the first time the “9-1-1” actress publicly shared an image of her kids, whom she shares with her husband, Brian Hallisay.

“It was the most stressful decision to show our kids or not show them,” the Ghost Whisperer star told E! News. “But my husband and I felt like we couldn’t really tell our story without [people] knowing who they are and how they have made our lives so full and magical.”

The actress was pictured on the cover with her kids, Autumn James, 10, Atticus James, 8, and Aidan James, 2, whom she shares with her husband, Brian Hallisay

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The book, penned by the actress, is Jennifer’s invitation to readers to join her on the journey she went through after the death of her own mother, Patricia Hewitt, in 2012.

“I felt healed enough from losing my mom to finally be able to write about it,” she told the outlet. “I also have seen how creating little bits of magic for my kids and friends makes our memories and everyday lives special. I wanted to honor my mom and how much being a mom means to me and this felt like the best way.”

Last month, Jennifer shared a sweet tribute to her mother on social media and said, “I would choose you as my mom a million times.”

“Thoughts of you laughing, us holding hands and your hugs keep me going. I wish I could lay in your lap today and you would rub my hair,” Jennifer wrote. “But thank you for the visit as a hummingbird on my way to work this morning. Hope heaven is throwing you a party and I will be thinking of you all day. Love you the most always and forever.”

“I would choose you as my mom a million times,” Jennifer Love Hewitt wrote on social media about her mother

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Following the death of her mother, the actress said her children also played a role in helping her through her time of grief.

“My kids also saved me in grief,” she told E! News. “They are gifts from my mom and have filled our hearts in such an incredible way. This book is for them!”

Vanessa Rivera, or @the_life_of_aivax on Instagram, whom Jennifer credited for creating the book cover, commented on the actress’s big reveal of the image.

“I am totally doing my happy dance right now! Thank you again soooooo much for trusting me to bring your vision to life and make some magic for you and your family!” Vanessa commented on Jennifer’s post. “It’s been an honor and dream come true to work with you and I am just so grateful to you! I cannot wait to read this beautiful and special book you’ve created!!!”

“Inheriting Magic” is slated to release on December 10.

Fans reacted to the cover and said they couldn’t wait to read her upcoming book, set to release later this year

Satanic panic has taken over the world of fast food after pictures of devil-themed McDonald’s Happy Meals with Baphomets “offered” to little consumers started circulating last month. The diabolical marketing scheme has stirred massive hysteria on social media, but some swore it was all fake.

Taking to the McDonaldsEmployee Reddit community on Friday (19 April), a user recalled working a bizarre shift at the fast food chain when they had to deal with a female customer enquiring about a “toy.”

The Redditor further explained: “She pulls up a video of a ‘manager’ talking about a satanic toy being sold and an obviously fake picture shows up of a burger with a black bun next to a demonic statue.”

Social media uproar erupted over devilish McDonald’s Happy Meals, prompting an employee’s bizarre encounter with a skeptical customer

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As per the McDonald’s staffer, he told the woman that the pictures were fake and that his team had never heard of “any news regarding this.”

The employee continued: “She says she’s relieved because she [is] Christian and that these will bring bad vibes to people’s homes.

“I report this to the other managers and try to find the original vid on Spanish TikTok.

“Lo and behold, it’s just another fake TikTok trend spreading fear and lies.”

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Along with his post, the worker shared some screenshots showcasing Spanish-speaking TikTok videos, all appearing under the trending “Mcdonald’s Juguete Satanico” topic, which means “McDonald’s satanic toy.”

Despite devilish McDonald’s meal deals sparking outrage on social media, particularly by people who feared some sort of satanic takeover, others found the whole hellish saga amusing, as a Redditor commented: “Kinda want a Baphomet burger now like that goes hard af.”

Baphomet, a goat-human figure, is a symbol of balance in various occult and mystical traditions, the origin of which some occultists have attempted to link with the Gnostics and Templars, although it is occasionally purported to be a deity or a demon, Zrinka Stahuljak wrote in Pornographic Archaeology.

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“Damn, where can I get one?” a Reddit user asked, to which the original poster replied: “Tell an AI to generate one for you.”

Someone else penned: “Jokes on them My branch doesn’t have any update on our calendar of ever selling those anytime soon.”

Last month, someone had already taken to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share a sinister photograph of what appeared to be an infernal Baphomet Happy Meal.

It is unclear how the demonic McDonald’s first emerged, but pictures of the infernal cuisine have quickly become a viral internet sensation, with thousands of people still making commentary videos and social media content expressing their worries.

Bored Panda has contacted McDonald’s for comment.

People were left divided after reviewing some of the Satanic meals

It’s no secret that the Kardashians love their vacations, as Kim Kardashian once said it herself (literally). “We love love love vacations,” the reality TV star said while sharing an Instagram story of herself posing in swimsuits with her sister, Khloe Kardashian, and friend, Lala Anthony.

Kim’s latest trip to Turks and Caicos made waves on social media after the reality TV star posted a series of pictures online from her beach getaway. One particular picture from the series had the internet buzzing with conversations, with some netizens roasting her for what appeared to be a diving attempt.

Kim’s beach trip had the internet buzzing with conversations over snaps of herself enjoying a splash on a beautiful sunshiny day

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The media mogul captured the internet’s collective imagination with one diving picture captured in shallow, knee-deep water.

As expected, the snap triggered a tidal wave of jokes and concerned comments from her followers. Fans also flooded her comments section with lighthearted jabs about how she might earn herself a head injury from trying to dive in waters so shallow.

“Why is she diving in knee deep water?” one questioned, while another asked, “Did you hit ur head when you dove in?”

“Girl where r u jumping ????” a third comment said.

“You can’t dive in that shallow ahh water,” another said in the comments section of her vacation snaps.

Another wrote, “Baby that water is shallow as hell I know bc I’ve been to Turks on those sand bars, wyd diving??”

Kim Kardashian’s diving attempt had people roasting the media mogul, saying: “That water is shallow as hell”

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Among the comments was one from Khloe, who said: “I can’t handle the hotness.”

Others in the comment section were more concerned about whether Kim had her earring in place, making a humorous reference to the pop culture icon’s hysterical reaction to losing her earring during a vacation with her family in Bora Bora, shown to the world in a 2011 episode of “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” (KUWTK).

“My earring’s gone!” the SKIMs founder said as she panicked in the episode. “F—! Oh my God, I’m gonna cry. My diamond earring!”

The scene from the reality show went down in pop culture history as one of the most recognizable moments, with Kim’s face turning into a widely shared meme and Kourtney’s famous quote—”There are people that are dying, Kim!”—also going viral.

Many fans humorously asked Kim if she lost her earring, making a reference to her hysterical reaction in a 2011 KUWTK episode

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Following her latest vacation snaps from Turks and Caicos, fans jibed at the earring fiasco and joked, “Where’s the diamond earring?”

“Kim!! Did you lose your earring?” one said, while another quipped, “Did she find her earring?”

“Kim, there’s people that are dying,” another joked and rounded off the earring jab on her post.

Last year, Kim addressed how her reaction to famously losing her $75,000 earring in the 2011 KUWTK episode has led to fans always leaving comments about losing or finding an earring whenever they see a picture of her in water.

“Ugh, this gets so old,” she was quoted saying during a GQ video of her clearing up rumors for an “Actually Me” episode.

“Any time I’m in water, people will ask me if I found my diamond earring in the ocean,” she went on to say.

“I don’t know if I showed this on our show, but Kylie [Jenner] found the earring. So, she dove in the ocean, put on goggles, found it, and then she went back and found the back of it. That’s how clear the water is in Bora Bora, so, guys, the earring has been found,” Kim added.

“Any time I’m in water, people will ask me if I found my diamond earring in the ocean,” the reality TV star once said

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Kim once poked fun at herself by referencing the iconic earring scene while sharing snaps of herself and her sister, Kourtney Kardashian, during a vacation in 2021.

“Kourtney lost her earring in the ocean so I helped her find it,” Kim said.

During the celebration of the 10-year anniversary of KUWTK in Sept. 2017, Kim explained why she had such a melodramatic reaction to losing the earring in the now-iconic scene from the reality show.

“Okay, can I explain that earring?” Kim said. “For years for my birthday, I buy myself a birthday present, and I had upgraded that pair of diamond studs. Worked really hard…”

“Is this a relatable story?” Khloé asked.

“I mean, it’s not relatable, but it’s what I went through, and it’s why I was crying, so I’m just being honest,” Kim went on to say. “[They were $75,000] probably, or more. But I don’t have them anymore, so no one come look for them. Anyways, I had just gotten them, and I didn’t insure them, and imagine if you don’t insure something and it’s gone, I just threw that money [away].”

In 2023, the fashion trendsetter told the world she doesn’t care about getting her nails and hair messed up while she’s out on a splashy vacation.

“We usually are the adventures [sic] ones when on vacation and will jump off any boat, swim with whales and sharks and not care about our nails and hair getting messed up,” she wrote in an Instagram story last year.

Kim Kardashian’s latest picture of the diving pose in Turks and Caicos sparked a wave of comments, including one warning her about a potential spinal injury

Becoming a parent can alter your entire world. Moms and dads often talk about the immense love that they feel for their children that they didn’t even think was possible prior to having kids. But having a child is also likely to impact the relationship between two parents, for better or worse.

One man recently shared on Reddit how having a baby led to the downfall of his marriage. Below, you’ll find the full story detailing all of the regrets this father is now having, as well as a conversation with Nia Williams, Relationship Therapist and Life Coach from Miss Date Doctor.

Becoming a parent can completely change a person’s life

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Unfortunately for this man, it led to his wife realizing that she didn’t need him around anymore

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“It’s very common for couples to experience challenges in balancing responsibilities after the arrival of a baby”

Although moms and dads typically have about 9 months to prepare for their new lives as parents, bringing a child into the world will undoubtedly change their entire lives. There are no more nights of simply going out on a whim without scheduling a babysitter, and for at least the first year, there won’t be very many nights of restful sleep. You’ll be woken up to feed the baby, change diapers, make sure that concerning sound you heard on the baby monitor was nothing to worry about and more.

To learn more about how relationships tend to change after introducing a baby into the mix, we got in touch with Nia Williams, Relationship Therapist and Life Coach from Miss Date Doctor. Nia was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda and share her thoughts on this situation.

“It’s very common for couples to experience challenges in balancing responsibilities after the arrival of a baby,” the expert noted. “This period often brings significant changes to the dynamics of a relationship, as both partners navigate the demands of caring for a newborn while juggling other responsibilities. The adjustments can indeed take a big toll on the relationship as couples may find themselves feeling so overwhelmed, exhausted, and stretched thin becoming so irritable.”

“Sleep deprivation, changes in routine, and shifting priorities can all contribute to heightened stress levels and potential conflicts between partners,” Nia continued. “However, it’s essential to recognize that these struggles are a normal part of the transition to parenthood and very standard for the process, and with open communication and mutual support, couples can navigate this period successfully with no issues.”

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“By fostering a sense of teamwork and mutual respect, couples can prevent resentment from building up and strengthen their bond in the process”

One huge mistake that the father in this piece made was ignoring his wife when she informed him that he wasn’t pulling his weight. “Listening to your partner when they express concerns about unequal distribution of responsibilities is crucial for maintaining a healthy relationship,” Nia shared. “Ignoring or dismissing their feelings can lead to resentment and further strain the relationship.”

“To address this, it’s important to engage in honest and empathetic communication. This involves actively listening to your partner’s perspective, acknowledging their feelings, and working together to find solutions that feel fair and balanced for both parties,” the expert continued.

“Changing behavior to ensure equitable participation in caregiving tasks is key. This may involve dividing tasks more evenly, being proactive in offering help, and being mindful of each other’s needs and limitations,” Nia explained. “By fostering a sense of teamwork and mutual respect, couples can prevent resentment from building up and strengthen their bond in the process.”

We were also curious if the expert was familiar with the idea that single parenting may be easier for some individuals. “While it’s not universally true, some moms may find that single parenting brings certain advantages or a sense of relief compared to being in a strained or unsupportive marriage,” Nia told Bored Panda.

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“Single parenting may offer a greater sense of autonomy and control over decision-making”

“The reasons for this can vary widely and depend on individual circumstances. Single parenting may offer a greater sense of autonomy and control over decision-making, as well as the ability to establish routines and parenting styles without the need for compromise,” the therapist explained.

“Additionally, some mothers may find that they experience less conflict and emotional strain when they are solely responsible for caregiving, particularly if they were previously in a challenging or unsupportive marital relationship,” Nia noted.

“However, it’s essential to recognize that single parenting also comes with its own set of challenges and stresses, including financial strain, lack of support, and feelings of loneliness,” she continued. “Ultimately, the experience of single parenting versus being in a marriage is highly subjective and influenced by various factors unique to each individual.”

When dads refuse to help out as much as moms, we see situations like this story. Nowadays, women file for divorce nearly 70% of the time, and it’s often because their needs aren’t met and they’re forced to take on the bulk of housework and childcare responsibilities, on top of working a full-time job. In fact, even when wives earn more than their husbands, they’re still doing the lion’s share of work around the home.

It’s unfortunate that the man in this story learned his lesson too late to save his marriage, but we can only hope that he’ll learn how to balance all of his responsibilities for the sake of his child. We would love to hear your thoughts on this story in the comments below, pandas. Then, if you’re interested in reading another Bored Panda article discussing a similar situation, look no further than right here!  

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Readers shared their brutally honest reactions to the situation, as well as suggestions for the father

Kourtney Kardashian was hilariously exposed by her husband, Travis Barker, honoring her 45th birthday on Thursday (April 18). Through a series of 10 pictures, including a photograph displaying the reality TV star in the most compromising pose, the Blink-182 drummer sparked mixed reactions, but not from his spouse, who absolutely “loved it.”

Travis took to his Instagram page yesterday to wish his wife a happy birthday, sharing candids of Kourtney in a carousel of intimate moments.

From snaps of the socialite sleeping to holding their baby boy, Rocky Thirteen, the 48-year-old rockstar did not hold back.

But it was Travis’ last picture that ignited some heated reactions, as in the controversial photograph, Kourtney was squatting over a toilet in what appeared to be a public bathroom.

Travis Barker wished his wife, Kourtney Kardashian, a happy 45th birthday through a series of intimate pictures, including a controversial one

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The musician captioned the post: “Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife, soulmate and best friend forever. I love you, I love our life together.

“Thank you for being the most amazing wife a person could ask for.

“Here’s to many more years of adventures together.”

Travis’ intentions weren’t appreciated by all, as an Instagram user commented: “The last picture makes me, unlike the post…I don’t understand some things.”

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Nevertheless, other people appeared to enjoy the humorous tribute, including Velvet Coke, a popular Instagram page dedicated to iconic moments in show-biz, who wrote: “last pic goals.”

Someone else penned: “This is soooo a husband post. Lmao.”

Moreover, Kourtney seemed to cherish her hubby’s gesture, as she chimed in: “Husband of my dreams. I love our life!!”

Kourtney and Travis became engaged in October 2020 after less than a year of dating. In April of that year, the drummer told Billboard that he adored spending time with The Kardashians star because they were “very similar, with our backs to the wall.”

Kourtney and Travis married in 2022

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Two years later, the couple married in May in an extravagant ceremony at L’Olivetta, a villa owned by Dolce & Gabbana, in Portofino, Italy.

The lovebirds had initially tried to tie the knot in Las Vegas, USA, in April 2022, but their Vegas ceremony wasn’t legally binding, USA Today reported 

The Barkers went on to attempt a second wedding, this time in Santa Barbara, California.

While attending a Blink-182 concert on June 16, 2023, Kourtney held up a sign that read, “Travis I’m pregnant,” and in November of that year, the couple welcomed Rocky Thirteen.

In November 2023, the couple welcomed their son, Rocky Thirteen

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Explaining the meaning behind his son’s name during an episode of Complex’s “GOAT Talk” video series, Travis said: “Rocky George played guitar for Suicidal Tendencies.”

He added at the time that it also paid tribute to 1976’s Rocky, which he described as “the greatest boxing movie of all time.”

The music talent, who has “1” and “3” tattooed on a skull near his elbow, further revealed: “And 13 is just the greatest number of all time.”

 

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Kourtney is also mom to daughter Penelope Scotland, 11, plus sons Reign Aston, 9, and Mason Dash, 14, with ex Scott Disick.

Travis shares daughter Alabama Luella, 18, and son Landon, 20, plus stepdaughter Atiana De La Hoya, 24, with his ex-wife Shanna Moakler.

Travis’ tribute to Kourtney continued to ignite various reactions on social media

Do you hear that?

It’s the sound of Swifties screaming around the globe after Taylor Swift dropped her latest masterpiece, “The Tortured Poets Department.”

Unveiled to the world on April 19, the album packed a punch and sent fans on a rollercoaster of emotions. Some keen observers believe the album offers intimate glimpses into the hitmaker’s heart and question whether the singer turned her personal tales and fails with romance into tunes, which are now being played across the world.

While Taylor hasn’t dropped names in her songs, the internet’s Sherlocks believe there are plenty of breadcrumbs about her past romances in “The Tortured Poets Department” album.

Taylor Swift dropped her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” which fans think has hints about her romances with Matty Healy and Joe Alwyn

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The speculation around her song lyrics has made some wonder whether she is hinting at details of her brief romance with Matty Healy, the frontman of The 1975, in the aftermath of her relationship with actor Joe Alwyn.

Taylor and Matty first sparked romance rumors in 2014. “I met Taylor Swift, that was really nice,” he told E! News the same year. “We exchanged numbers. Let’s see what happens.”

“I mean bloody hell, what am I going to do? Go out with Taylor Swift? She’s a sensation, I wouldn’t say no,” he added.

Fans think Taylor Swift has left plenty of breadcrumbs about her romance with Matty Healy in her song lyrics

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The very next year, Matty addressed speculation about them dating and said: “It’s all bloody fake … There’s no relationship or anything happening.”

It was about a decade later when Taylor and Matty appeared to have a short-lived romance in the spring of 2023 after her split from her long-time lover, Joe.

In the song “Guilty as Sin?” from the new album, Taylor sang about having lingering feelings and “fatal fantasies” about a former flame while being in a relationship with someone else.

In the album, Taylor Swift sings about “waltzing back” into rekindled romances, which fans speculate is a reference to how her brief romance with Matty panned out

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Some believe the lyrics from the titular track “The Tortured Poets Department” might also be a reference to Matty, as Taylor sings: “You left your typewriter at my apartment / Straight from the Tortured Poets Department / I think some things I never say / Like, ‘Who uses typewriters anyway?’”

Matty spoke about using typewriters in a 2019 interview with GQ. “I really like typewriters as well. I don’t have one with me because that is impractical, but the thing with typewriters and writing with pen to paper, there’s an element of commitment that goes with the ceremony with it,” he told the outlet. “It therefore forces you to concentrate a bit better.”

The lyrics of the song “loml” also appear to be about someone who reappeared in her life after they met as “kids.”

“Who’s gonna stop us from waltzing back into rekindled flames if we know the steps anyway?” she sings in the song.

Taylor Swift and Matty Healy first met in 2014 but also had a brief relationship in 2023. Now, the theme of sparking a romance with an old flame seems to be a recurring one in her new album

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Meanwhile, the song “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” also sounds like a dig at Matty to some fans, as the lyrics speak about a beau leading her on and then disappearing without a trace to ruin her summer.

“It wasn’t sexy once it wasn’t forbidden / I would’ve died for your sins / Instead I just died inside,” she sings. “And you deserve prison but you won’t get time / You’ll slide into inboxes and slip through the bars / You crashed my party and your rental car / You said normal girls were ‘boring’ / But you were gone by the morning.”

Matty, who wears a suit onstage while touring with The 1975 and has spoken publicly about his struggles with substance abuse, may also be the subject of the song’s lyrics about a man in a “Jehovah’s Witness suit” who “tried to buy some pills from a friend of friends of mine.”

By June last year, Taylor and Matty’s romance came to an end, and a source told People that they had split after a tumultuous romance.

“She had fun with him, but it was always casual,” the source said. “They are no longer romantically involved.”

“They were never boyfriend-girlfriend or exclusive and were always just having fun,” another insider told the outlet. “There is no drama, and who knows what could happen again. It was a good time and ran its course.”

Fans weren’t too happy about Taylor dedicating so many Easter eggs in her album to Matty, who has been accused of misogyny, racism, and antisemitism in the past.

Matty faced backlash after making derogatory comments about women and different ethnic groups in a podcast with hosts Friedland and Nick Mullen. The 1975 frontman spoke about rapper Ice Spice before the group seemed confused about whether she was Hawaiian, Inuit, or Chinese. They also mocked the accents of these ethnicities before Matty later went on to join the hosts in doing impressions of Japanese people working in concentration camps.

Taylor is now good friends with Ice Spice.

Following the release of her latest album, Swifties wondered why she would dedicate so much album space to Matty, with one saying, “All that for an album about Matty Healy.”

“The streets are saying Taylor Swift’s entire album is about that racist yuck mouth greasy looking Matt Healy…. That’s sad,” one commented, while another said, “Can conclude #TaylorSwift is about matty healy. Most of it sounds so situationship and short lived relationship. Cant believe this rat that spit on gvf stage can be crucial part of this album.”

Fans think the song “So Long, London” may have Easter eggs about her relationship with long-time lover Joe Alwyn

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The album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” also contains a track called “So Long, London,” which could be Taylor’s poignant farewell to a city where she once lived with Joe.

The song’s duration—9 minutes and 28 seconds—subtly hints at the date of September 28, which is also when Taylor and Joe were rumored to have started dating in 2016.

Taylor sings in the song: “Just how low did you think I’d go/Before I’d self implode,” and adds, “Every breath feels like the rarest air/When you’re not sure if he wants to be there.”

In terms of Taylor’s digs at her exes, the cherry on top may just be the very title of the new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” which could have sparked from a revelation Joe made in 2022.

The actor had revealed in an interview that he was part of a WhatsApp chat named “The Tortured Man Club” with actors Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott.

“It hasn’t had much use recently,” Joe said during the interview with Variety, while Paul quipped, “No, I feel like we’re less tortured now.”

Taylor is now in a high-profile relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

In the song “Fresh Out the Slammer,” Taylor sings about breaking free from the constraints of a previous relationship and being ready to explore another connection.

The track talks about being “at the starting line” and “runnin’ back home” to “the one who says I’m the girl of his American dreams.”

It is noteworthy here that both Matty and Joe are British.

Netizens had plenty to say when they began noticing digs at Matty Healy sprinkled across the album

“I love you it’s ruining my life” being about Matty Healy was not in my 2024 bingo card #TSTTPD    #TaylorSwift pic.twitter.com/uNPquMnBP3

— Mayra🤍🇦🇷 (@torturedruin) April 19, 2024

Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff you are going to hell for making an album about Matty Healy I haven’t listened to the leaks but I’ve heard it’s about matty and yall are going to JAIL for writing about that racist man pic.twitter.com/Z0BHsToKtQ

— jeremy 🤍 (@genjimercy) April 18, 2024

The streets are saying Taylor Swift’s entire album is about that racist yuck mouth greasy looking Matt Healy…. That’s sad. If not one song is her trashing him, and instead everyone is about her loving him, my negative thoughts about her are valid. pic.twitter.com/P2VErIrQnX

— Brown Eyed Purple Butterfly 🦋 She/Her 🍉🍉 (@Giffytube101) April 18, 2024

No way people were saying taylor swift dumped matty healy because she found out how much a racist loser he was. But here she’s writting songs about how he ghosted her and how upset she was at her fans for butting in her love life . She’s NEVER beating them white feminist… https://t.co/C5tcwaseYm

— marie (@itsbloodymarie) April 19, 2024

When planning a wedding, the couple likely imagines being surrounded by their closest family and friends. However, life has a funny way of sneaking up on us, and sometimes this is simply not possible. 

For redditor Old_Explanation6923, something that prevented her from celebrating her best friend’s special day was a concert she had booked way prior to her getting married. Although the bride knew of her plans in advance, she expected her to cancel them. When she refused, she consequently angered the bride, putting their friendship at risk.

Sometimes, celebrating a best friend’s special day is just not possible

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Just like what happened to this friend, who decided to choose a concert over her best friend’s wedding

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“When a close friend declines an invitation to the wedding, it is easy to feel hurt, rejected, and take it personally”

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There are plenty of reasons why a person might not make it to the bride and groom’s big day. Perhaps they’ve started a new job and aren’t able to take time off for a destination or workday wedding. Or they might be dealing with personal issues that demand the entirety of their attention. 

“When a close friend declines an invitation to the wedding, it is easy to feel hurt, rejected, and take it personally,” says Irene S. Levine, a psychologist and author of “Best Friends Forever: Surviving a Breakup With Your Best Friend.

Whatever the reason, Levine says there’s a way to decline the invitation without souring your friend’s big day or even risking the close friendship. However, she notes that both parties need to be mature about it. 

Tracie Domino, founder of Tracie Domino Events, advises that it’s best to start by letting them know as soon as possible. If you’re a close friend, most likely you’re way up there on the guest list, so notifying them as soon as you get the invitation leaves them plenty of time to invite any guests they previously couldn’t. “Be honest with your reason for declining the invite and remind them that you’re still excited about their big day,” she added.

However, etiquette expert Diane Gottsman advises against going into too much detail concerning your need for absence and instead recommends feeling confident that your friend will understand. There’s no need to overly complicate it by expressing your regrets and how bad it makes you feel that you have to miss it. “Quickly let them know you are disappointed not to go, then thank them for their understanding,” she said.

Finding other ways to celebrate the occasion with the couple might help reduce any resentment

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Once the hard part is over, try not to distance yourself from the friend because you’re guilty. “Often people want to disappear because they feel uncomfortable when the exact opposite should happen,” Gottsman said. Being mature about it and checking in with them throughout the wedding process shows your support and enthusiasm for the big day, even though you won’t be there.

Another great idea is to figure out an alternative way to celebrate the occasion with the couple before or after the wedding. They might love to be treated to a nice dinner out or a home-cooked meal. Levine further advises, “If you can, I’d also try to [attend] other wedding-related events you can participate in, like the bridal shower. Offer to help in any way you can if the bride or her family need an extra set of hands.”

Considering sending a gift might also be an additional way to extend that olive branch to your friend. Gottsman says, “Locate the gift registry and make sure your gift is sent in a timely fashion. This will show you are excited for the couple and want to extend your goodwill.”

If the bride or groom gets upset, despite your attempts at peace-making, try to remember that wedding planning is really stressful and can affect even the calmest of people. On the bright side, this stage doesn’t last forever, and likely the frustrations will pass. “Give your pal time to get used to the idea that you’ve declined the invitation, even if that doesn’t happen until after the event takes place,” Levine concludes.

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Many of us have likely witnessed a prank in action or perhaps planned one at some point in our lives. They’re supposed to be harmless, like taping off someone’s mouse sensor or replacing family photos with those of Danny DeVito. However, sometimes, even with the best intentions, jokes go south. And in extreme cases, it can threaten the well-being of others. 

Recently, the AskReddit community was discussing exactly that - practical jokes that went horribly wrong and almost ended in tragedy. From lighting hairspray to swerving cars, these stories now serve as cautionary tales for anyone who might think of pulling one.

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Folklorist Moira Marsh, author of the book "Practically Joking," believes that pranking appeals to people because it requires a good deal of creativity. "They take planning. They take knowledge of a situation, knowledge of the person you're targeting. Sometimes the planning is extremely elaborate."

Since harmless practical jokes often result in laughter, it adds even more fun to it. "It's important, psychologically, to have time for play," Marsh explains.

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Another motivation is the opportunity to have the upper hand over someone who normally has more social power. "If you are a younger person, you have license to play jokes on your teachers, your elders, your parents," Marsh explained. "You have the added thrill of a temporary role reversal or temporary power inversion. For a kid to be able to, for a little while, get the upper hand over an adult, it flips the usual relationship. It flips the usual power dynamic. That's thrilling and enjoyable."

However, Jonathan Wynn, a sociology professor, notes that if the prankster has more social power or privilege over their "victim," like a parent pranking a child or a group of students “pranking” a transgender student, then this should cause some concerns. A good prank should be shared, not targeted at one “inferior” person.

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One of the most common ways pranks go wrong is when they physically harm another individual. Therefore, knowing when it's a good idea to refrain from pulling one might be necessary. Psychologist Dr. Ronnie Siddique suggests asking these questions before carrying out a practical joke:

• Has the target of the prank stated they want this behavior to stop, or have they shown previous distress with any pranks?
• Is the target of the prank a vulnerable person, such as a child, an individual with a mental disorder, or a person with disabilities?
• Could this prank in any way cause harm to a person, either psychologically, physically, or both?

If the answer is yes to any of these questions (or perhaps all of them), it’s best to stop in your tracks and reevaluate your joke.

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If there is one thing the internet folk can’t seem to get enough of, it’s memes. Covering anything and everything you could possibly imagine, they are, in a way, an artform of the 21st century, depicting the good, the bad, and the ugly situations in life or simply providing a reason to smile.

Today, we’d like to shed light on one of the ‘artists’, a meme creator going by the name of ‘Tank Sinatra’. The Michael Jordan of memes—and a beluga whale enthusiast—as he presents himself on social media, the mastermind behind the ‘Tank.Sintatra’ Instagram account has already amassed more than three million followers with his witty and clever memes. Scroll down to find some of them on the list below and see for yourself what draws netizens to Tank’s chef-d'oeuvres.

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Tank Sinatra, known in real life as George Resch—a US-based social media and marketing consultant and content creator—is clearly not your regular amateur meme creator, posting once or twice a month. Active on his Instagram account since 2011, he has shared close to 9,300 posts and attracted millions of followers; and that’s just Instagram alone.

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While on The Ellen Show, Tank Sinatra revealed the reason behind the moniker, keeping it short and to the point: “I’m huge and I have blue eyes, that’s it.”

He then continued to share how he got into the meme world, saying that he has always been a huge fan of comedy, and when the captioned images started gaining popularity, he tried his luck at it in his free time.

“I was selling fence in Long Island, and I was good at sales, so I had a lot of free time; and I would just drive around in between appointments, I would find pictures and I would put these captions to them—I’d see pictures that would remind me of something that happened in my life, and I would just write a caption. It started to get really big really quick.”

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In an interview with Writing Routines, Tank discussed the process of creating memes, revealing that for him, it’s more of a catch-as-catch-can kind of deal. “Mainly I’m out there living my life, being a husband, dad, employee, friend, patron, etc. While I’m out there living, sometimes things happen that I think would make a great meme,” he said.

“In other cases, I’ll scroll through some pictures on Reddit and see something that speaks to me. Then I’ll try and imagine some kind of emotional backstory for whatever emotion I think is being expressed by the subject in the picture.”

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The mastermind behind one of the most popular meme pages out there also shared that he tries to find the middle ground between posting something he finds funny and something his followers likely would. “To maintain that balance, sometimes I’ll do a generic caption with a cute puppy or something like that, but for the most part I like to stay true to myself and my sense of humor,” Tank told Writing Routines. “My hope is that instead of getting 100,000 ‘meh’ reactions, I’ll get 50,000 ‘oh my god, this guy is so funny’ reactions.”

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Unsurprisingly, the humorous quality of memes is the main reason people tend to share them. Surveys revealed that roughly three-in-four respondents share memes for humor, 53% use them as responses, and just over one-fourth turn to memes in situations when words are insufficient, reportedly often engaging in entire conversations based on memes.

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Anyone who’s ever “stepped foot” into the online world has likely noticed just how widespread memes are. According to Instagram, in 2020, more than a million posts with the word ‘meme’ were being published on the platform each day.

For Tank, the popularity of internet memes was arguably a life changing phenomenon. What started with him coming up with memes in between fence-selling appointments, grew to not only one of the most successful meme pages online, but other significant achievements, too. In 2017, the meme expert published a book Happy is the New Rich: (And 207 Other Lightbulb Moments) and in 2022, Tank even released his own board game, titled ‘Influencers in the wild’.

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According to StrawPoll’s data, Tank Sinatra is currently the fourth most popular meme page online; and he seems to be putting his popularity to good use. In addition to his original account, the content creator eventually launched ‘Tank’s Good News’ focused on the good that’s happening around the world, so people could enjoy a pick-me-up or a boost of positivity.

Not only that, in a collaboration with the New York Islanders hockey team, Tank worked on creating merchandise, which would benefit onewhale.org, an organization dedicated to saving and relocating a much-beloved beluga whale, Hvaldimir.

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These days, it’s hard not to be worried about the environment. It seems like we’re seeing new records for the hottest month/year very frequently while devastating natural disasters are constantly on the news. But the situation is far from grim—many people are aware of how altering their habits and lifestyles can change the world for the better. 

Sometimes, it takes a bit of lighthearted internet content to remind ourselves what we’re fighting to protect. ‘Wild Green Memes for Ecological Fiends’ is a popular Facebook group whose members share funny memes about wildlife and the environment. Scroll down for the wittiest ones, upvote your faves, and be sure to share them with your friends.

More info: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Patreon | WildGreenMemes.com 

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‘Wild Green Memes for Ecological Fiends’ is absolutely massive. Nearly 771k internet users are members of the Facebook group. Meanwhile, 136k people follow its Instagram page, while 39.7k follow its TikTok account. The team running the project (‘Wild Green Media LLC’) also has an official website where you can subscribe to their newsletter.

The social media project mainly focuses on humorous content that’s related to wildlife and the environment. The main draw is the green-focused comedy that’s evident even in the project’s (lovingly rhyming) name.

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“The world is big and complicated and the threats to nature can come to feel overwhelming. Time and again, when faced with problems that were bigger than any one person could solve, humans have come together and found strength through community and levity through humor,” the team writes.

“We're using the tools that we have—our knowledge, our social media presence, our business, our friendships, and our fun to help people and nature coexist better.”

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Anyone hoping to post awesome memes on the Facebook group should spend some time getting familiar with the type of content that its members share.For one, that way, you’ll avoid reposting super popular memes.

On top of that, you’ll get a feel for the type of content that the group enjoys the most. Some pics simply aren’t a good fit for ‘Wild Green Memes for Ecological Fiends,’ even if they’re objectively hilarious and relatable.

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“If it has a domestic organism interpreted in a non-ecological context, it might not fit because it isn’t wild enough. If it’s not related enough to nature or the environment, then maybe it’s not green enough to fit the group. It also, of course, has to be a meme or joke of some kind, and how that lands is up to mod discretion, so the particular person who saw it just might not have felt the humor,” the team behind the project explains what meme posters should keep in mind.

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“Great minds think alike! Often when there’s a meme trend, two or more members will independently make the same joke with the same meme template. In these common cases of convergent meme evolution, we’ll try and let through whichever post was submitted first. The joke/text should be in the meme photo itself as well as the caption,” the moderators write.

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‘Wild Green Memes for Ecological Memes’ doesn’t just say that it cares about the environment and wildlife conservation—it actually puts its money where its mouth is. They have an official Patreon account you can follow and support, and they donate 20% of their profits to conservation and environmental justice causes! 

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Frogs are often the topic of wildlife and environmental memes. During a previous interview, a representative of UK-based national wildlife conservation charity Froglife told Bored Panda that social media can definitely help raise awareness about animals, whether they’re herpetofauna (amphibians and reptiles) or anything else. “The more people understand them, the more they will appreciate them, and appreciation leads to conservation. Overall exposure on the internet should be a good thing, of course, provided the exposure is positive and correct.”

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According to Froglife, if you want to help out your local herpetofauna population, you can adapt your garden or property to their needs. "A lot of people think that amphibians spend all their time in water, but this is not the case. They spend a lot of time on land, hence it is important to provide them with good terrestrial places. Areas with rubble, fallen leaves, rocks, stones, and logs are all good, so they can hibernate over the winter months, forage for food, and take refuge from predators,” the Froglife representative said.

“It is also important to remember that reptiles also require good habitats. They like hibernacula that they can crawl into and also basking banks for basking in the sun on warm days. They will also crawl under tin sheets or carpet tiles."

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Meanwhile, during an interview with a representative of the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation charity in the UK, seeing photos of frogs can make us care more about protecting them. “It’s great to see photos of frogs in people’s gardens or that they’ve seen on a walk. We know this often creates a deeper interest in amphibians and their conservation, and we love to see them—so long as the animals aren’t disturbed too much, of course!” the representative told Bored Panda earlier.

If you happen to have a garden, you could create a pond with gently sloping sides, allowing vegetation to develop around the edges. This should provide damp cover for your local amphibians, keeping them happy. Meanwhile, they’ll also appreciate it if you let your grass grow longer, create a compost heap, and have a log pile where they can live.

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"In a small garden, even an upturned dustbin lid or bowl will provide a place for animals to drink," the representative told Bored Panda. "Climate change can be a very negative factor for frogs, toads, and newts. Ponds can dry up too quickly, meaning their tadpoles don’t have enough time to develop. Also, warmer winters affect hibernating frogs. They use more energy during hibernation and partially wake up, meaning they are in poorer condition for breeding. This is particularly hard on the females, who put a lot of energy into making eggs (spawn).”

What do you do to help the environment and your local wildlife population, dear Pandas? Which of these memes did you enjoy the most? Tell us all about it in the comments!

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Relatively not so long ago, body art was associated with rebellion and trouble. Fortunately, today, its acceptance seems to be broadening. As a result, people with tattoos don’t have to worry as much about getting a job just because they have a few scribbles on their body. That said, there are still professional environments that have tighter restrictions when it comes to visible ink. 

Redditor Sjbluebirds recently shared his experience when a new owner enforced a “no tattoo” policy where he works.  The change was so extreme that they missed out on competent professionals and even had to dismiss an employee with over 40 years of experience. Livid about this, the worker turned to the anti-work community to vent his frustrations.

Scroll down to find the full story and a conversation with its author, who kindly agreed to tell us more about it. We also reached out to Kyle Smith, HR and leadership advisor and the host of the HRKyle podcast, who answered some of our questions about tattoos in professional settings.

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This employee became livid after a new “no tattoo” policy was enforced in his workplace, resulting in the loss of an experienced colleague

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“I was angry that the owners would let a very experienced employee go for such a silly reason”

The author of the story and the IT specialist for the company told Bored Panda that what encouraged him to share this online was the frustration he felt about the whole situation. “I was angry that the owners would let a very experienced employee go for such a silly reason. I wasn’t looking for answers, I was looking to vent my frustration. Again, I didn’t know the details of the situation and was frustrated that other employees weren’t too concerned.”

He also wanted to clear some things up by saying, “When the policy was announced last year, anyone with a tattoo could stay at work — just as long as employees disclosed they had one prior to the policy implementation. Our foreman did not disclose his tattoo at the time. No ‘new’ tattoos would be permitted in the workplace.”

He further tells us that the foreman was in his sixties and had been actively thinking about retiring. The whole commotion at work made him decide to retire six months earlier, which also granted him 8 months of severance pay. “He says he holds no animosity towards the owners. We are having a party for him on-site tomorrow (Friday), even though he has asked us not to make a “big deal” out of the situation,” he shares.

According to the author, the machinist wasn’t too concerned about being dismissed after spending four decades at the company. “The rumors at work suggest he wanted the severance package, which he would not have qualified for, had he simply retired. I am not privy to the actual details of his departure.”

He also mentions that younger employees tried complaining when the new owner enforced such a policy. However, the older workers (who also had tattoos) believed that they interfered with professionalism and evoked regret. 

After witnessing such an incident, the author still thinks that similar guidelines aren’t necessarily bad. “I think any privately-owned business should implement the best policies they can for their employees, subject to the best information they have available,” he says.

“If “no new tattoos” is their policy, the owners have the right to implement it, and accepting the policy is part of the employment agreement. If “don’t use a competitor’s product” is the policy, then the owners have the right to enforce that policy as well, even though it infringes on the employees’ right to freely engage in commerce.”

Instead of abolishing policies discriminating against body art, he urges that we need to work on communication regarding expectations and needs between management and labor. “Policies are implemented to protect labor and management from each other and litigation; communication builds bridges between them and is much more important,” he concludes. 

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About 40% of the US workforce has tattoos, with workers in agriculture being the most heavily inked

About 40% of the US workforce has tattoos, with workers in agriculture being the most heavily inked and government employees being the least. However, a similar number of employees believe that body art isn’t appropriate in the workplace. Therefore, only 12% of individuals showcase them at work.

A whopping 76% of employees feel that tattoos and piercings hurt their job interview chances, indicating that there’s still plenty of stigma surrounding ink on the skin in the workplace. 6% even say that they wouldn’t hire someone with visible ink. 

HR and leadership advisor Kyle Smith tells us that this comes from associating body art with trouble or problems in the company. “We’re only a generation or two removed from when tattoos were a statement of rebellion, where now they are viewed as more of a fashion statement. There are still employers who come from the mindset that tattoos are an indicator of an employee who is an instigator or troublemaker. Which, of course, we know is not true.”

As a result, Smith says that these policies limit recruitment because a significant part of the working population has ink on their bodies. These guidelines might also feel like an infringement on personal choices, which can negatively affect worker morale. “A key component of retention is the feeling that you belong. Where policies contradict that, retention will also suffer,” he adds. 

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“Employers are much more forgiving of tattoos than even 5-6 years ago”

The good news is that 73% of people say that they would hire staff with visible body art, and only 4% say they’ve actually faced discrimination in their jobs because of it. Smith adds to this by saying, “Employers are much more forgiving of tattoos than even 5-6 years ago. Especially if they are not visible or very limited in visibility. The other factor is if there are only 1-2 tattoos or very limited coverage on the body. For blue-collar jobs, it is a non-issue regardless; again, with a few limitations – tattoos on the neck or face are still widely unacceptable in a lot of job situations.”

In order to attract and retain more workers, the policies concerning the visible display of tattoos are changing. Companies including Disney, UPS, and Virgin Atlantic have relaxed their dress codes so employees can show their body art while working. This is primarily due to the scarcity of workers, which became even worse during the pandemic. 

“Tattoos matter to people, and while there was a time where people may have gotten a tattoo on a whim, more frequently now a tattoo really matters to someone; it’s part of who they are,” Christopher Bartlett, UPS vice president of people and culture, said. However, any ink on the face, head, or neck is still not permitted. 

Enrica Ruggs, an associate professor at the University of Houston, says that recent research has found that tattoos now reflect a sense of belonging, particularly the ones that honor a loved one or call out their culture or profession. She ran an experiment that revealed that tattooed employees had just as many sales as those without body art. In fact, inked workers in white-collar or creative jobs were perceived more favorably and competently than their non-tattooed counterparts by customers. 

 “As employers, we realize that it is a fashion statement and a statement of expression, and it does not pose a threat to our operation nor does it signify anything negative about the person or the company,” Smith says. To promote acceptance of workers with tattoos in professional settings, he says we should treat body art as any other accessory, like watches or earrings, where the only concern is the wearer’s safety rather than their perceptions. 

“The other important factor is not condoning behavior that treats the employee with tattoos as different, bad, or trouble. If the tattoo is not affecting the employee’s work performance, it should be a non-subject in the workplace,” he concludes. 

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Zendaya said she was “lucky” to be partnered with co-stars Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor to film the steamy scenes in her upcoming movie, “Challengers.”

In the gripping narrative of love and rivalry, Zendaya portrays the character Tashi Duncan, a once-celebrated tennis prodigy, who gets caught up in a heated and complex love triangle in the film that premieres on April 26.

The life of Zendaya’s character takes a dramatic turn when her husband, a faltering tennis champion, must compete against his former best friend and Tashi’s ex-boyfriend.

Zendaya’s character explores a complex love triangle in the upcoming film, “Challengers”

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Not only did Zendaya play the lead character in the Luca Guadagnino-directed film, but she also took on the role of being the producer for “Challengers.”

“It’s a complicated, sexy and interesting character piece,” Zendaya told Mirror about the film. “When I read the script, I loved it. And even now, every time I watch the movie, I question Tashi’s decisions a little more. It’s one of those stories about the choices we make and their consequences. It’s fascinating as everyone will find themselves empathising with a different ­character. Everyone has their own idea of who the bad guy is.”

The actress said she was “lucky” to be “partnered” with her co-stars, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor, for the intimate scenes

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Zendaya spoke about the intimate scenes in “Challengers” and said it was an “exciting creative process” to work with Luca and her co-stars.

“Tashi is extremely driven. She’s a go-getter and she is totally ruthless. The intimate scenes were so good – I loved it. I felt very lucky to be partnered with those guys,” the Dune star told the outlet.

“And whatever the moment, it always felt like they always had my back and I had theirs. We were so lucky to have a director in Luca Guadagnino who really encouraged us all to collaborate and to bring our own ideas. It was a really exciting creative process,” she continued.

Zendaya said she faced “great difficulty” in meeting the physical challenges of playing the character of Tashi Duncan, a once-celebrated tennis prodigy

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The Greatest Showman actress also spoke about the “great difficulty” that came with meeting the physical challenges of playing Tashi.

“How did I meet the physical challenges of the role? With great difficulty. I am not one of these people who love to work out,” she said. “But Tashi is supposed to be a top athlete, so there was no getting around it.”

As the actress appeared on an interview to promote the movie, she was asked an awkward question about which of her co-stars is the better kisser, sparking quite the rage on the internet.

Fans had plenty to say after reading Zendaya’s remarks about filming the intimate scenes in the film

Trigger warning: animal abuse

500 guinea pigs were saved from a negligent breeder in an extreme hoarding case where they were kept in overcrowded small plastic containers with minimal access to hay, food, and water.  The massive rescue mission has since brought a community together, who have provided shelter and donations for medical care.

Cavies and Canines Animal Rescue, an animal welfare organization based in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, took to their Facebook page on April 8 to announce that they had responded to “a distressing situation.”

The situation in question involved a Colorado breeder who “found themselves unable to properly care for their large population of guinea pigs.”

“Upon learning of the situation, we took immediate action,” the rescue wrote.

A rescue mission saved 500 guinea pigs from a negligent breeder, rallying the community for shelter and medical support

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As per the Facebook statement, the guinea pigs were found living in deplorable conditions, severely overcrowded in small plastic containers, and lacking essential necessities such as hay, food, and water.

“We are in the process of rescuing what is estimated to be over 500 guinea pigs, many of which are pregnant and suffering from serious health issues,” the animal saviors stated.

Prior to its rescue mission, Cavies and Canines reportedly received a call from the distressed breeder, who has been identified as a hoarder.

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The breeder became unable to care for such a large population of guinea pigs and had, at one point, gone so far as to consider feeding them to birds of prey, The Longmont Leader reported last week.

Natalie Riggs, president and executive director of the organization, said this was their largest case of surrendered guinea pigs from a single owner.

She said: “It’s insane. I’ve never seen anything like it.

“We normally have about 50 guinea pigs in the rescue at any given time, and they’re all in foster homes in northern Colorado, [the] Denver metro area, and a couple in Colorado Springs.

“This individual has been breeding guinea pigs for over 30 years when their husband unexpectedly passed away last week.

“And as a result, they were trying to offload some of these guinea pigs to help ease the burden, so I offered to assist.”

Colorado-based Cavies and Canines Animal Rescue took to their Facebook page on April 8 to announce that they had responded to “a distressing situation”

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According to numerous updates shared on Facebook, Cavies and Canines have been able to coordinate transports with various foster homes and animal rescues in different states, including Florida and Iowa.

While some of the fur babies succumbed to their poor health conditions, other guinea pig mamas birthed pups.

At the moment, the primary requirements from the rescue comprise contributions towards medical bills, transportation costs, individuals willing to offer medical assistance and groom the animals, and seasoned foster caregivers capable of accommodating guinea pigs.

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The organization has put out an online form for those interested in helping.

Additionally, on Thursday (April 18), Cavies and Canines announced that it was putting together foster kits for roughly 60 piggies from the groundbreaking rescue mission who were still in need of housing while finishing their medical treatments.

In a plea for more aid, the rescue shared an Amazon wishlist featuring essentials in preparation to get “these babies” into foster homes this upcoming weekend.

Bored Panda has contacted Cavies and Canines for comment.

“Breeders need to be held accountable,” a reader commented

Update from Thursday, April 18, 4:30 pm CET:

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed with Bored Panda that LAPD officers responded on April 17,  at around 12:30 am local time, to a “battery investigation” on 8200 block of Sunset Boulevard.

The address corresponds to the famous Château Marmont Hotel, where Kanye fought the man who allegedly groped Bianca.

“A battery report was completed,” an LAPD spokesperson told Bored Panda in an email. “We cannot confirm any suspect information.”

Trigger warning: sexual assault

Kanye West is currently facing legal complications after being involved in a physical altercation following allegations that someone sexually assaulted his wife, Bianca Censori, prompting “Ye” to retaliate.

The 46-year-old rapper was reportedly named as the suspect in a battery report after he allegedly punched a man in the face on Tuesday night (April 16) in Los Angeles, USA, following initial reports that Bianca had been pushed or grabbed by the stranger.

Following the altercation, Ye and his 29-year-old spouse reportedly took off, leaving the man behind, who was said to not require any treatment for potential injuries.

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As of TMZ’s latest report published on Wednesday (April 17), the local police have been planning on reaching out to Ye for his side of the story while also seeking out witnesses to speak to.

On Wednesday at 10:16 pm local time, TMZ reported that claims that Bianca had been “grabbed” were “grossly inadequate as a description of what happened” and clarified that “Bianca was physically assaulted,” the Yeezy founder’s representatives said.

They added: “The assailant didn’t merely collide into her.

“He put his hands under her dress, directly on her body, he grabbed her waist, he spun her around, and then he blew her kisses.

“She was battered and sexually assaulted.”

BREAKING: Kanye West is being investigated by Los Angeles Police as a suspect in a battery case. We saw LAPD detectives outside the hotel today. TMZ confirms West is accused of punching a man in the face late Tuesday night that allegedly “grabbed or pushed his wife”. pic.twitter.com/tbNFs0d08X

— Matthew Seedorff (@MattSeedorff) April 18, 2024

Lately, the controversial fashion designer has found himself squarely in the crosshairs of the law.

Earlier this month, a Yeezy employee filed a lawsuit against him for “severe discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.”

The employee, Trevor Phillips, worked for Ye’s Yeezy fashion line and the now-closed unaccredited Christian private school, Donda Academy, for about nine months.

Ye allegedly punched a man in the face on Tuesday night (April 16) in Los Angeles, USA

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Trevor alleged that the Gold Digger hitmaker made antisemitic comments, berated his employees, and even wanted to put a jail in Donda Academy, which taught pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.

According to the lawsuit filed by Trevor in Los Angeles Superior Court on April 2, the rapper perpetuated a dangerous rhetoric “in front of the schoolchildren.”

It further alleged: “Kanye started to openly discuss how he only likes to date White women.

“Then addressing the two school children, Kanye told them that he wanted them to shave their heads and that he intended to put a jail at the school — and that they could be locked in cages.

“The staff quickly distracted the children, and escorted them out of the room.”

Ye’s reps asserted that Bianca was sexually assaulted by the man the rapper allegedly punched

@officallyjordanmoore Spotted: Kanye West & Bianca Censori are at Disneyland! #kanye #kanyewest #kanyeatdisneyland #kanyewestandbiancacensori #dca #disneycelebs #celebsatdisney #kanye #ye #kanyewest ♬ original sound – Jordan Moore

Ye threatened to punch Trevor in the face, the lawsuit alleged. The artist then had an apparent change of heart. 

Punching one fist in the air in an imitation of Mario’s celebratory dance in the Mario Bros. video game, Ye allegedly said that he would give Trevor “one more chance.”

Bored Panda has contacted Ye’s representatives and Trevor’s lawyer for comment.

“Good for defending his wife,” a reader commented

The sons of two Beatles legends, Paul McCartney and John Lennon, have joined forces to offer their fresh spin on folk-rock, proving that talent certainly runs in the family trees.

James McCartney, 46, the youngest son of Paul, teamed up with Sean Ono Lennon, the son of John and Yoko Ono, to drop the new track called “Primrose Hill.”

Named after a park in north London, the song is an acoustic ballad featuring James’ vocals. James said the song was co-written by 48-year-old Sean.

James McCartney, 46, and Sean Ono Lennon, 48, teamed up to release a new single called “Primrose Hill”

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“‘Primrose Hill’ is here! Today I am so very excited to share my latest song co-written by my good friend @sean_ono_lennon,” James wrote in the caption of an Instagram post featuring the two musicians as they follow in the footsteps of their famous fathers.

“With the release of this song it feels like we’re really getting the ball rolling and I am so excited to continue to share music with you,” James continued. “Enjoy the song and be sure to enter the ‘Primrose Hill’ Music Video Contest via the link in bio, deadline for entry is next week!”

James and Sean have followed the footsteps of their famous fathers and dabbled in music in their own unique ways

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Fans were delighted to see another “Lennon-McCartney original.”

“The first lennon-mccartney in more than 50 years…” one wrote, while another said, “Never thought I see another Lennon and McCartney original.”

“Beautiful! Lennon-McCartney goes on! Your dads are proud!” another added.

Another wrote, “Never thought I’d see new Lennon/McCartney in 2024.”

“Beautiful song beautiful voices an harmony Lennon and McCartney so lovely,” one fan said about the song.

Fans were delighted to see another “Lennon-McCartney” collaboration through the two sons joining forces to make music

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Prior to the release of the song, James explained the idea behind ‘Primrose Hill’ and wrote: “I had a vision as a child in Scotland, on what was a lovely summers day. Letting go, I saw my true love and saviour in my mind’s eye. ‘Primrose Hill’ is about getting the ball rolling with me & finding this person.”

Proud father Paul threw his support behind James and gave a shout-out to Sean, sharing a post about “Primrose Hill” on Facebook.

“My son James has a new song out called ‘Primrose Hill’ – check it out! And lots of love to Sean Ono Lennon who co-wrote the song,” the Beatles member wrote.

The song, “Primrose Hill,” written by James McCartney and Sean Ono Lennon, is named after a park in north London

James released his own solo albums in 2013 and 2016 and has also co-written and played songs with his father.

“It’s hard to live up to The Beatles,” he admitted to the Daily Mail in 2013.

“Even Dad found it hard living up to the Beatles,” he added. “I started out playing under an alias because I wanted to start quietly.”

“I had to serve my time as a musician and wait until I had a good body of songs and for a time when both myself and my music were ready,” James continued. “I don’t want to sit around. I want to earn my own living.”

Fans suggested having all the children of the Beatles band up together for a tribute to their fathers

For the first time since breaking away from the British Royal Family in 2020, Prince Harry has declared the U.S. his primary place of residence.

The revelation came about as The Duke of Sussex recently updated the information on housing records related to Travalyst, his eco-travel venture.

The documentation was published by Companies House on Wednesday, April 17, and listed the “United States” as the “New Country/State Usually Resident” of “Prince Henry Charles Albert David Duke of Sussex.”

Prince Harry listed the U.S. as his primary residence in new documentation related to his eco-travel venture, Travalyst

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Although the documentation was filed this week, the date listed for the change in his primary residence was June 29, 2023, which coincides with the date the Buckingham Palace confirmed the Sussexes had left Frogmore Cottage.

Royal experts suggested that Prince Harry felt “deeply wounded” after his father, Prince Charles, asked them to vacate Frogmore Cottage, a property gifted to the Sussexes by Queen Elizabeth as a wedding gift.

Now that he has officially changed his primary residence to the U.S., the date being backtracked to coincide with the time the couple officially left Frogmore Cottage appeared to some royal watchers as a deliberate gesture, underscoring the depth of his distress and disconnection from the royal establishment.

Prince Harry said earlier this year, “I love my family,” and he noted that he plans to stop by the UK as much as he can

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“As always with Harry a lot can be read into his actions,” Royal author Phil Dampier told The Sun. “Being ousted from Frogmore Cottage wounded him deeply.”

“Charles and William knew it had to be done to emphasize Harry and Meghan were outside The Firm but he probably still thought he could keep a base here. Now he’s shown he accepts his life is in the US,” he added.

Although it was filed this week, the date on the document for the change was listed as June 29, 2023, coinciding with the time they officially moved out of Frogmore Cottage

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Earlier this year, Prince Harry reasserted his love for his family and spoke about rushing back to the UK after his father’s cancer diagnosis.

“I jumped on a plane and went to go see him as soon as I could,” Prince Harry told Good Morning America. “Look, I love my family. The fact that I was able to get on a plane and go and see him and spend any time with him, I’m grateful for that.”

Coming fifth in line for the British throne after his brother, nephews, and niece, Prince Harry said he will “stop in and see [his] family as much as” he can during other trips planned for this year.

The news of Prince Harry’s residency update came in light of his wife facing backlash over the launch of a new product under the lifestyle brand, “American Riviera Orchard.”

The Duchess of Sussex gave the world its first taste of her brand with the unveiling of a new line of homemade strawberry jams. Although it’s not open for sale to the public yet, a number of influencers, socialites, and friends of Meghan received the inaugural item from her range.

Many social media users went “tut tut” over the product label, which appeared to peel off in the pictures, and some even criticized her for the “pretentiousness” of the range.

People had mixed reactions to the news of Prince Harry changing his primary residence to the U.S., with one saying it was no “big deal,” while others snarked, “He can stay there!”

Samantha Davis, founder of dwarfism charity Little People UK and wife of “Harry Potter” star Warwick Davis, has passed away at the age of 53.

Warwick announced his wife’s death on Wednesday (April 17) night in a moving tribute, writing, “My wife and soul-mate, best friend. Devoted mother. My favorite human. My most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career has passed.”

“Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family. I miss her hugs.”

The 54-year-old “Star Wars” actor called his late wife “the most open, warm person [he had] ever known,” adding, “She was a unique character, always seeing the sunny side of life, she had a wicked sense of humor and always laughed at my bad jokes.”

“Harry Potter” star Warwick Davis announced the death of his wife Samantha with a moving tribute

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The couple’s children, 27-year-old Annabelle and 21-year-old Harrison, also paid tribute to Samantha, writing, “Her love and happiness carried us through our whole lives.”

“Mum is our best friend,” they continued, “and we’re honored to have received a love like hers.”

While Samantha’s cause of death has not been disclosed, Warwick explained that her mobility had become impaired in recent years but noted she was “determined that it would not impact her quality of life and limit what she did and was able to achieve.”

Samantha had achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that results in dwarfism due to a genetic mutation in the arms and legs.

“Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family. I miss her hugs,” the actor wrote

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In 2019, the actress contracted sepsis, a life-threatening medical emergency caused by the immune system’s overwhelming response to an infection, after undergoing decompression surgery on her spine. 

“We went home a week later, and suddenly, I couldn’t feel my legs. I thought I was still recovering from the surgery, so I went to bed, but the next day, I felt awful, as though I had been hit by a truck,” she said at the time.

Samantha was an actress and the founder of the charity Little People UK

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Samantha was known for her roles in “Through the Dragon’s Eye,” “ShortFellas,” and “Honky Sausages.” She also had an uncredited role alongside Warwick in the 1988 movie “Willow.”

Warwick played both Professor Flitwick and the goblin Griphook in all eight films in the “Harry Potter” franchise. He also played several characters in the “Star Wars” film series, most notably Wicket the Ewok.

The couple met on the set of “Willow” and tied the knot three years later.

They co-starred in 1994’s “Leprechaun 2” and were joined by their children in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,” which saw Warwick in the roles of Griphook and Professor Filius Flitwick, while Samantha, Annabelle, and Harrison played Gringotts Goblins.

“Her love and happiness carried us through our whole lives,” the couple’s children, Harrison and Annabelle, wrote

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Their final post on Instagram was shared on October 5, 2023. “A long overdue date night with my beautiful wife. She felt a bit overdressed for McDonald’s,” Warwick captioned the photo of the couple smiling for the camera.

Samantha and her husband founded the charity Little People UK in 2012 to help individuals with dwarfism and their families.

A statement on the charity’s website following the sad news reads, “Not only was Sammy a passionate advocate for the community, she was a friend to many, with a listening ear at any time and an endless positive spirit.”

People sent their condolences to the family following the terrible news

Simone Biles recently opened up about the toll social media backlash took on her mental health following her husband’s controversial interview where he downplayed his wife’s accomplishments as a world-renowned Olympian.

Back in December 2023, NFL player Jonathan Owens infamously said on the Pivot podcast he didn’t know who Simone was before they started dating.

A reminder that the 27-year-old gymnast is the most decorated athlete in her discipline in history, having won seven Olympic and 30 world championship medals.

Meanwhile, Jonathan is an NFL undrafted free agent who signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bears last month.

According to AS, American football players who do not get drafted (picked by an NFL team) are still offered opportunities to try out for teams as undrafted free agents.

These players attend rookie mini-camps, where they can showcase their skills and potentially earn a spot on a team’s roster.

Simone Biles appeared on Call Her Daddy, clarifying her husband Jonathan Owens’ infamous interview on the Pivot podcast

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Needless to say, people weren’t particularly impressed when the 28-year-old undrafted athlete told the Pivot podcast host that he was more of a “catch” upon being asked how he had managed to snatch an Olympic star.

At the time, Jonathan said: “I always say that the men are the catch.”

The sportsman’s statements quickly went viral, sparking outrage on social media for seemingly devaluing his wife’s groundbreaking accomplishments.

Simone, who was present during Jonathan’s infamous interview, appeared in an episode of Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast shared on Wednesday (April 17), and she explained that her spouse “never said [she] wasn’t a catch.”

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The 27-year-old gymnast clarified: “He said he was a catch because he is.

“I’ve never met a man like him.”

Simone said she left the interview thinking everything had gone great, only to look online and see that everyone was bashing her husband, as per Page Six.

She told Alex: “I thought everything was OK, and then I go on Twitter, and everybody’s like, ‘Divorce this man. He’s mean!’

“I’m like, ‘He’s the sweetest.’

“He praises the ground that I walk on.

“Truly, I’ve never met a man like him … he truly goes out of his way to do anything for me.”

Jonathan sparked outrage for seemingly downplaying Simone’s accomplishments as the most decorated gymnast

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Despite finding the situation funny at first, the sportswoman eventually felt Jonathan’s interview backlash’s toll.

Simone recalled: “I thought it was hilarious at first, and then it hurt my feelings.

“One night, I broke down, and I’m like, ‘Why are you guys talking about my husband like this? You don’t know him.

“‘You don’t know who he is, and if anybody’s met him, you know he’s the sweetest guy, will do anything for anybody.’”

She admitted: “That really hurt that they were talking about my husband like that.

“For me, it’s like, talk about me all you want, but don’t come for my family, never.”

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When asked about her anticipation for Jonathan’s involvement in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, Simone told Alex: “Hopefully, he gets to go because that’s usually like their training camp.”

She added: “No, and he’s working on a new contract, so hopefully, he’ll work in his new contract.

“At least like two days. Yeah. Like even if it’s like hey personal day.”

However, Simone harbored optimism regarding her spouse’s new contract with the Chicago Bears, expressing hope that they might grant him a brief reprieve for the Olympics, as per Essential Sports.

She said: “But some teams are really, really nice about like if you work with their family relations, some are more family oriented than others.

“So fingers crossed we’ll get to see him in the stands.”

“He said he was a catch because he is,” Simone defended her husband

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Jonathan couldn’t attend Simone’s comeback at the US Championships due to work commitments last year, Essential Sports reported.

Simone, on the other hand, reportedly cheered on Jonathan as he competed in the NFL playoffs with the Green Bay Packers.

The gymnast will have to wait until the Olympic trials, taking place in late June in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, to officially book her ticket to the Paris Games, USA Today reported.

Nevertheless, her return to competition last fall, cruising to victory in the individual all-around final at the 2023 world championships, and winning golds in the team event, on the balance beam, and in floor exercise, indicates she is already heavily favored to win her second all-around Olympic gold medal in Paris.

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will start on Friday, July 26, with the opening ceremony starting at 7:30 pm local time (CET) and ending on Sunday, August 11, with the closing ceremony starting at 9:00 pm local time (CET).

Simone’s conversation with Alex ignited divided reactions

Katy Perry is never just a face in the crowd. At Coachella, she was two faces in the crowd, as she wore a t-shirt that showcased the face of her beloved partner, Orlando Bloom.

The Firework singer turned heads while attending Coachella in an oversized t-shirt featuring none other than Orlando’s iconic character from “Lord of the Rings,” Legolas. Katy wore the t-shirt as a minidress and paired it with black combat boots and a black cross-body bag.

The songstress shared a couple of Instagram stories during her time at the music festival, and one of them also showed her on a video call with Orlando, who seemed delighted to see his fiancée in a t-shirt with his face on it.

While the pop diva dazzled at the music festival, Orlando was reportedly busy promoting his new reality show, “Orlando Bloom: To The Edge,” which debuted on April 18. The show features the Pirates of the Caribbean star undertaking some thrilling extreme sports, like rock climbing, free diving, and wingsuit flying.

Katy Perry walked around Coachella proving she was her partner’s ultimate fangirl, wearing a Legolas t-shirt

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Although Orlando couldn’t be by her side at Coachella, Katy still managed to make a stylish shout-out to her fiancé. Her fashion statement screamed ultimate fangirl as she appeared to enjoy herself at the festival.

“I been to Coachella longer than you’ve been alive,” Katy wrote on Instagram, sharing a series of snaps from the event, which included her wearing the Legolas t-shirt.

Orlando commented on the post and joked, “Babe I told ya to bring that belt.”

Fans couldn’t get over Katy’s t-shirt, with one saying, “The Legolas shirt is pure fire.”

“THAT LEGOLAS SHIRT – I AM SCREAMING!” one said, while another wrote, “I’m LIVING for Katy in her fan girl shirt. Fan girl shirt, OF HER HUSBAND.”

The singer shared an Instagram story of her having a video call with Orlando Bloom, who seemed delighted to see her enjoying herself at the music festival

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“The Legolas tee!!!! Need that for comic con!!!!” a fourth comment said.

“I love the Legolas shirt,” another wrote.

One said, “That Legolas shirt… I live!”

Katy and Bloom have shared a whirlwind romance since they first started dating in 2016. After a brief split, the couple rekindled their relationship and got engaged in 2019, further solidifying their bond with the birth of their daughter, Daisy, in 2020.

The pop diva said it was “interesting” to welcome a baby during the pandemic with her fiancé

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“It was just such an interesting thing having a child during COVID because everything paused besides that,” Katy told People in 2022. “I love the experience I’m having with my daughter now.”

While talking about possibly having more kids with Orlando, the singer said she’s ready for whatever happens.

“Hopefully in the future,” she said.

Some fans agreed that “they’re so cute” after seeing Katy Perry’s snaps from Coachella

Known for her striking features and glamorous red carpet looks, Megan Fox posted a mirror selfie that left fans in awe as she embraced a more natural and almost makeup-free look.

While some fans stated the obvious about her being drop-dead gorgeous, others blinked in disbelief and felt that the actress looked unrecognizable.

Ditching the layers of professional makeup, the 37-year-old star stood in front of the mirror in a comfy homebody look—a black bra and red plaid pajama bottoms—and smiled for the camera, rocking her many inches of cascading blue hair.

Apart from what appeared to be a touch of lip gloss, the Transformers actress largely seemed to be makeup-free in the much-talked-about mirror selfie.

Megan’s post also served as a strategic plug for Wella Professionals, as the actress captioned her post with the words: “Repairing my hair (and 26 inches of extensions) post coachella.”

Megan Fox posted a selfie without layers of professional makeup, flaunting her natural beauty to the world

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The caption was tailed with the hashtags #wellapartner #ad, and fans who swiped right on her Instagram carousel were shown a picture of her holding two hair products from Wella Professionals.

The mirror selfie sparked an array of reactions from social media users who scrolled through their feeds and stumbled upon Megan’s bare-faced look.

“Who tf is that,” said one comment that received more than 9,300 likes.

“This isn’t Megan Fox,” one said, while another wrote, “This does not look like Megan Fox AT ALL. AI doing its thing again.”

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“Why the hell did I think this was Kim Kardashian?” another wrote.

Yet another said, “You’re not Megan Fox.”

“…..I didn’t know who the hell I was looking at until I read the account name…..wtf???” another said.

The actress’s selfie left some people saying she was unrecognizable, while others stated she looked drop-dead gorgeous regardless

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One group of fans in the comment section focused on the undeniable, saying: “You look so fire.”

“Bro is pretty even without makeup,” one said, while another fan wrote, “Wow you are gorgeous.”

“Such a hottie!” and “So naturally gorgeous” were other comments that followed suit.

“Blue hair no makeup Megan is what everyone needs in their life,” another wrote.

“I love this photo. It’s so real. We need more of this!” one said.

Another added, “Megan looks just as good if not better without makeup.”

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Here’s what fans had to say about the blue-haired “cosmo fairy”

Today is Tom Cruise’s estranged daughter Suri Cruise’s 18th birthday, marking notable years as one of Hollywood’s most famous babies and a transition to a more private life with mom Katie Holmes.

Suri was born on April 18, 2006, and was famously featured in October of the same year on the cover of Vanity Fair in an article entitled “SOMEONE WANTED TO SEE ME?”, which highlighted Tom and Katie’s at-the-time united family.

“I am sitting in Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ bedroom with his children Isabella, 13, and Connor, 11,” the Vanity Fair reporter wrote at the time, referring to Tom’s children adopted from his previous marriage to Nicole Kidman.

The reporter later described a meeting with the family: “Tom and Katie, the kids, Tom’s mom, Mary Lee, and his sister Cass and her children, along with many of Katie’s family members—15 Holmeses in all—including her parents, Martin and Kathleen, and her brother and sisters and their kids.”

Back then, parents Katie and Tom were portrayed as a strong couple. Describing their newborn baby girl, Tom told Vanity: “She has Kate’s lips and eyes.

“I think she looks like Kate,” while Katie said: “I think she has Tom’s eyes.

“I think she looks like Tom.”

Suri Cruise turns 18 today, highlighting her life spent in NYC with her mom, Katie Holmes, away from her dad, Tom Cruise

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Fast forward to June 2012, when Katie filed for divorce from Tom, subsequently leaving her ex-spouse’s controversial religious organization, Scientology.

In July 2012, People reported that the Mission Impossible star and Katie agreed that Suri would live primarily with her mother in New York, USA, “with generous visitation by her father.”

While the Dawson’s Creek actress and Suri moved into a three-bedroom apartment in the Big Apple, Tom was reportedly living in Los Angeles with Connor and Bella.

Weeks later, HuffPost reported that Katie had officially returned to the Catholic faith, registering as a parishioner at the Church of St. Francis Xavier in New York City “five years after revealing that she had started to study Scientology.”

“Everyone is thrilled to have Katie join us,” a member of the church’s choir told HuffPost at the time. “She has not yet attended a service, but when she does she will be welcomed with open arms.”

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Despite previous reports that Tom would continue to maintain a relationship with his ex-wife and his daughter, the separation from Scientology ultimately led to complete alienation.

In 2019, author Samantha Domingo told Us Weekly that Tom was not allowed to have a relationship with Suri because she is not a Scientologist.

She told the outlet that the reason was due to the church’s belief in reincarnation, so they would not view Suri as Tom’s daughter.

Nicole Kidman, who adopted Connor and Bella with Tom when they were married from 1990 to 2001, suffered a similarly strained relationship, as her children chose to stay in the controversial Church of Scientology, ultimately shunning the Moulin Rouge star away from them.

Suri has grown up in Manhattan, largely shielded from the spotlight by her loving and highly protective mom and far removed from her 60-year-old father’s religion, which has been recognized as a harmful cult by many investigations.

Suri was born on April 18, 2006

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An industry source told Page Six that Tom has not seen Suri since 2012. “Katie has safeguarded Suri and she’s a devoted mom,” the source said.

The source added: “This is a girl who is a private citizen.

“She hasn’t lived her life in public.”

In 2023, the 45-year-old mom told Glamour that she liked to “protect” Suri from the public eye “because she was so visible at a young age.”

“I’m very grateful to be a parent, to be her parent. She’s an incredible person. She’s my heart,” she added.

Tom and Suri were last seen together at Disney World in the summer of 2012.

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In November 2013, during a deposition in his $50 million court battle against a pair of tabloid magazines, the Top Gun actor admitted that Katie had filed for divorce “to protect Suri from Scientology,” court documents revealed, as per Page Six.

Despite not having a relationship; as per their divorce agreement, Tom, who has an estimated $600 million fortune, agreed to pay Katie $400,000 a year until Suri turns 18 as well as future “medical, dental, insurance, education, college and other extracurricular costs,” Page Six reported.

Katie is reportedly believed to have signed multiple non-disclosure documents that prevent her from ever talking about her marriage to Tom and her time inside Scientology.

Unlike her mother, Suri, a now legally declared adult by the New York state, will be allowed to speak freely about her father and his beliefs.

Katie, famous for starring in Dawson’s Creek, filed for divorce from Tom in 2012 “to protect Suri from Scientology”

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Tony Ortega, who has covered Scientology in depth for decades, told Page Six, “Suri would have been too young to sign any agreement, but she will now be free to talk if she wants to and it’s going to be really interesting if she has something to say.”

He added: “Part of why Katie left when she did when Suri was six was that Katie would have seen Isabella and Connor going through Scientology.”

“We don’t know for sure if Katie was ever declared an SP (suppressive person),” Tony said.

According to Scientology’s official website, to be declared a suppressive person is extremely rare and results in expulsion from the Scientology religion.

When someone has been expelled from the religion, that person loses both his or her fellowship with the church as well as with other Scientologists, the church notes.

But former Scientologists have often revealed that being declared an SP came as a result of simply leaving the church or questioning the doctrines.

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Actress Leah Remini, who famously left the church back in 2013 and has since exposed the organization’s alleged crimes and abuse, particularly in her Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath docuseries, recently told Larry Kind that SPs suffered from harassment.

She explained the church had “a policy called fair game,” though now canceled. Leah said: “They, in fact, did issue another policy that says fair game has been cancelled however there’s another policy that says, however, dealing with suppressive people remains the same, dealing with suppressive people means to go after them try to destroy their lives.”

The King of Queens star is currently scheduled to appear in a trial against the church in October 2025.

Last August, Leah filed a 68-page lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging she had been subject to a decade of online attacks, stalking, and intimidation designed to punish her for her criticism of the church, as per Variety.

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“If you are a regular church member you could be told to disconnect from your wife and daughter, but because Tom is a celebrity — he’s the top celebrity — he gets to ignore all this stuff,” Tony told Page Six.

Leah, who attended Katie and Tom’s Italian wedding at the 15th-century Odescalchi Castle in November 2006, recently said: “I’m sure his [Tom] master plan is to wait until Suri gets older so that he can lure her into Scientology and away from her mother.”

Suri has tiptoed very gently into her parents’ showbusiness world while attending her exclusive Manhattan day school, singing Blue Moon in the opening credits of Katie’s 2022 movie, Alone Together, Page Six reported.

“I always want the highest level of talent,” Katie said. “So I asked her! She’s very, very talented. She said she would do it and she recorded it, and I let her do her thing.”

Suri also sang in the film Rare Objects, which her mom also directed.

“Her mom’s twin,” a reader commented

Many spouses choose a no-fault divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. In the US, for example, 31% of couples who end their marriages report that incompatibility is the main factor. But the leading causes are infidelity (or extramarital affairs) with 34% and lack of family support with 43%. And how people and up in these (and other) categories can be as diverse as the individual themselves. So when Redditt user SpicyNovel asked everyone on the platform to share the most petty reason they've heard someone has gotten a divorce, they received plenty of replies.

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Adolescence is tiring. And Reddit user Technical-Alps6831 believes her days would be a whole lot easier if it wasn’t for her parents.

The 19-year-old, who is still living with them, feels like her younger brother is already capable of taking care of himself, which includes bearing the responsibility for his actions. However, when he snuck into her room and inadvertently got high off her edibles, their mom and dad blamed her.

So she told the story to the subreddit ‘Am I the [Jerk]?‘ to get a better understanding of the situation.

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So their parents took strong measures to make sure it doesn’t happen again

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Families need to support each other to work out their everyday life

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Family life can be difficult as it is, but when you add autism into the mix, even ordinary conflicts might become a very big deal.

Therefore, it’s important for the children to feel they’re all cared for and are all making a contribution to the household. This also encourages everyone to pull together as a family and teaches all children valuable skills and independence.

Experts recommend that parents set consistent rules, use strategies to encourage positive behavior in all their children, and try to be fair in handling aggressive or hurtful behavior from all their children as well as work out tasks and chores that suit their children’s different ages, stages of development, strengths and abilities.

The author of the post said that her parents didn’t seem to be “too against” her cannabis use, so it’s hard to imagine the boundaries that they had settled on before the whole ordeal.

However, her argument that she’s “an adult” doesn’t really stand. As of January 2024, 24 states plus the District of Columbia and three U.S. territories have put in place regulations for the recreational use of marijuana. Recreational use—wherever it has been legalized—is limited to those who are 21 and older.

Autism advocate Lisa Jo Rudy acknowledges that older siblings of autistic children may be frustrated when parents’ attention is pulled to a younger sibling. At at nineteen, however, the young woman, who already thinks of herself as an adult, should have already established her own place not only in her school but also in her family.

So if her parents think that their current arrangement isn’t working, she should at least demonstrate some maturity and work together to find a solution.

Some people who have read the story, are on the teenager’s side

But the majority blame either her or the entire family for what happened

What you see is not always what you get. Especially when it comes to the culinary world. From packaging to cookbooks and even restaurant menus, the portrayal of food often sets high expectations that reality struggles to meet.

So we at Bored Panda put together a list of pictures people shared after they realized the gap between what they wanted and what they got. Looks like there was plenty of room for dessert!

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#3 It's Blueberry Ice Cream. If You Are Allergic To Blueberries, You Can Eat It Without Worrying

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#4 Guess The Meatballs Just All Wanted A Window Seat

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#5 This "Avocado" Oil

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#6 Recently Got My Wisdom Teeth Out And Wanted To Eat More Solid Food. Got This Today From Ubereats

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#7 My Boyfriend Made These Cookies From R/Foodporn. He Gave Me Grief For "Not Being Able To Bake" (Which Isn't True) So I Let Him Do All The Work. This Is What I Found This Morning

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#8 I Feel Like Majority Of The Applebee’s Menu Is Expectationvsreality

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#9 Happy Heart Shaped Krispy Kreme

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#10 Airplane Food > Airport Food

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#12 Where’s The Rice?

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#13 Thanks For All Of The Stems, Lowes Foods!

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#14 The Ultimate Betrayal

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#15 No Cookies

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#16 Chinese Takeaway Scam - Beyond Ridiculous

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#19 Arby's Food Stylist Knows Every Damn Trick In The Book

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#20 This Is Why You Check Your Food Before You Leave The Restaurant

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#23 Oldie But Goodie. The Bear That Hangs Around All Day Smoking Weed, Who Eats All Your Food, And Pays No Rent

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#27 Grilled Salmon At The Mall Food Court

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#35 Ordered Steak Tacos From This Smokehouse Joint And The Second Pic Is What I Received

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Navigating this rugged terrain isn’t easy for anyone, so men have recently been opening up on Reddit about the most frustrating issues they’ve encountered while trying to date. From misunderstandings to ever-changing preferences from women, we’ve gathered some of their most popular replies below. Enjoy scrolling through, whether you’re still in the dating pool or not, and keep reading to find a conversation with dating and relationships coach Rachel New!

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To learn more about the difficulties that men encounter when dating today, we reached out to dating and relationships coach Rachel New, who was kind enough to share her thoughts with Bored Panda.

First, Rachel noted that not knowing what the “rules” are is a common frustration for not only heterosexual men, but heterosexual women as well. "These men complain that they don’t know whether to take it slow (at both the messaging stage and moving the dates along to intimacy) and that women expect them to read their minds," the expert explained.

"And some of these women worry that they will come across as too keen if they want to meet up rather than message a lot, or that the man will think they aren’t interested if they take longer to be ready to meet or don’t want to kiss on a first date," Rachel says.

"Men are also expected to take the initiative to arrange the date, but can be criticized for 'taking over' or being too controlling or assertive," she continued. "And when they arrange the date, often the woman will not like what he has planned, particularly if it involves food."

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The dating expert also noted that finding a partner today might be even harder than it was in the past. "These expectations for men to have a good income, take the lead, and be physically attractive have been around for centuries, but now there is an added desire for men to be confident and strong and comfortable with emotions and being vulnerable!" Rachel shared.

While there are some men that get a lot of attention on dating apps without much effort, that's not the case for everyone. "There is another subset of men that never get any matches or messages, partly because of the superficial nature of dating apps that are so focused on appearance," Rachel noted. "Research shows that men that have more to offer (skills of emotional connection, humor, empathy, listening skills, ability to take advice and change their views or behavior, and so on) will do better meeting people in real life."

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