Being in a relationship with someone often means loving them for who they are. That includes all their flaws and weird habits. Nobody is perfect in this regard – both you and your partner likely have traits that drive the other one crazy. And the answers in this thread might just be proof of that.
Not sure if you should get into another fight with your SO over their dirty socks lying on the floor again? Check out these answers, and you'll feel way better about your own nasty habits. Some are maddening, others – hilariously disgusting. And if you have a gross habit of your partner's that drives you crazy, Pandas, share it with us in the comments!
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How can partners deal with their SO's nasty habits? Experts say that shaming them publicly (albeit anonymously) is hardly the way. Australian dating and relationship coach Debbie Rivers claims that the first and most important thing is to recognize that your partner might be doing that gross thing not out of spite.
"They aren't personally directed at you and your partner may not even realize that they are doing it," she claims. “In fact, they may have no idea quite how annoying it is to you." The second step would be to talk about the issue. However, Rivers advises doing so when you're calm and not right after witnessing the gross habit.
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If you wish to address the annoying behavior or habit with your SO, it matters how you do it. The tone of voice, facial expressions, and, most importantly, what words you use. Rivers recommends avoiding such phrases as "You always do that" and "You never listen." Such verbiage might only trigger defensiveness and will hardly lead to any productive discussions.
Of course, it goes the other way round as well: when your partner tells you about what habits of yours they don't like, be willing to listen. When they have noticed your comments and reacted appropriately, acknowledge their effort. Encouragement is important when trying to kick a bad habit, so letting your partner know you notice and support them will let them improve and result in a better relationship.
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Experts also advise to start talking about gross and disgusting habits only when you really can't take it anymore. Psychiatrist and relationship therapist Dion Metzger, MD, told Style Caster that if it only makes you roll your eyes but not gag, maybe it's worth letting go. "Most people overthink this and end up feeling more anxious during their time together rather than enjoying it. Whenever you can, don't make this the focus of your relationship, and try to go with the flow."
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Human beings are social animals. Most of us crave acceptance, connection, love, and respect. An 85-year Harvard study found that our positive relationships empower us, make us resilient, and actually lead to healthier, happier, and longer lives. But social isolation is horrible for our physical and mental health. When somebody is ostracized from their social circle or society, it takes a toll and can even put them on a warpath in life.
In a viral thread started by user u/WANACWaac, the r/AskReddit online community shared stories of what happened to the social outcasts they knew and how they got revenge against their communities after growing up. We’ve picked out some of the most powerful and emotional stories, which you’ll find as you scroll down. Though, keep in mind, some of them are very sensitive.
Bored Panda got in touch with the author of the candid discussion, Isaiah Taylor, aka u/WANACWaac, and he shared his perspective on outcasts, tolerance, and people judging one another. Read on for our full interview with him.
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According to Psychologist Rick Hanson, Ph.D., accepting other people doesn’t necessarily mean that you agree with them or approve of them. However, as he explains, “you can simply let people be” and accept that they exist as they are, not as you’d like them to be.
“You may not like it, you may not prefer it, you may feel sad or angry about it, but at a deeper level, you are at peace with it. That alone is a blessing. And sometimes, your shift to acceptance can help things get better,” Hanson explains.
Meanwhile, Psychologist Kipling D. Williams claims that ostracism is an invisible form of abuse. Ostracized individuals tend to go through three stages. They first feel pain, then they enter the ‘coping’ stage, which is followed by ‘resignation.’ The latter is when someone gives up after becoming depressed and feels helpless to change anything.
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People are often paradoxical. On the one hand, they’re often warm, kind, friendly, and welcoming. On the other hand, they’re extremely quick to judge others based on initial impressions. Not only that, but they might push someone away because they’re slightly different than them.
Ostracism can happen due to a variety of reasons. Broadly speaking, people tend to judge others when there’s a mismatch in values, behavior, status, or even appearance. Someone who was born out of wedlock or lives in a poorer household might be pushed away in their community, which can breed resentment, frustration, and anger over the long term.
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Social isolation increases the risk of serious health problems. It increases the risk of dementia by a whopping 50%, heart disease by 29%, and stroke by 32%. Not only that, but socially isolated individuals are more prone to developing depression and anxiety, diabetes, and issues with substance abuse.
The CDC reports that more than 1 in 3 American adults who are aged 45 and over feel lonely. People more at risk of social isolation tend to have lower income and physical or mental health problems. They also often live alone, have disabilities, and have been the victims of abuse. The emotional toll is immense. But in financial terms, loneliness costs the US economy around $406 billion per year, while social isolation costs it another $6.7 billion annually.
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“I have experienced feelings of loneliness and moments in which I’m alone, and there is a definite difference between the two,” Isaiah, who created the viral thread, opened up to Bored Panda.
“For example, have you wanted to be within proximity of a company while maintaining your choice of personal space? My answer to that question would be yes, a hundred times yes! And that, to me at least, is the difference between being alone and being lonely. A person who is lonely is too alone, yet they are on a spiritual, mental, and physical spectrum.
We asked Isaiah for his perspective as to why so many of us are so quick to judge each other. “The reason people are so quick to judge the next person's difference is usually due to a seemingly endless search to find the difference within self or they have recognized the difference within themselves and have not learned to appreciate it,” he shared his point of view.
“We are all books whose stories cannot and should not be plagiarized! Our differences are all various shades of various colors splattered across this blank canvas we call EXISTENCE, and those differences are what make us unique masterpieces to be admired in the gallery of LIFE.”
In the meantime, the author of the viral thread shared his thoughts on how everyone can become more tolerant and understanding. “The only way I see us becoming more tolerant of one another would be to show more concern toward our fellow human and to show more compassion for our fellow human,” he told Bored Panda.
“We are all trying—some harder than others—but nevertheless, we are all trying. Whether it is trying to fit in, trying to stand out, trying to be the best version of ourselves, or maybe just trying to be better than we were a second, minute, hour, day, week, month, or year ago…WE ARE ALL TRYING!”
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If there’s one thing we love, it’s adventure. Travel is something magical, and it really ups the quality of your life. That being said, let’s not be naive—long trips can be a real pain when you’re stuck in a bus or on a train. Especially if you’re tired and surrounded by entitled people who ignore everyone’s personal boundaries and have incredibly loud conversations on their phones.
Redditor u/Shadow_of_the_moon11 faced this exact problem. She shared how she got on an overnight bus for an international students’ trip, but one passenger kept having a phone conversation while everyone else was trying to get some shut-eye. Annoyed and craving sleep, she decided that it was time for some petty revenge. Check out the full story below!
Bored Panda reached out to the author of the viral story, u/Shadow_of_the_moon11. She told us more about what happened and shared her thoughts about unruly passengers on transportation. Check out our interview with her!
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The author told us that she didn’t expect her story to get so much attention online. She thinks that its popularity might be linked to the fact that her experience was so universal: lots of different people go on long journeys and witness disruptive passengers.
Bored Panda asked u/Shadow_of_the_moon11 how the loud passenger behind her reacted when she reclined her seat.
“She didn’t react. I think, because she was American, she was on the phone at this time because it was more convenient with the time zones but still clearly didn’t consider that while it might have been an appropriate time in the States, it wasn’t an appropriate time here,” she shared her interpretation of the situation.
The author revealed to us that she is autistic, so she finds many social situations difficult to handle. “I do think it’s very important to just treat everybody with respect and to show kindness, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t stand up for yourself if somebody is mistreating you,” she told Bored Panda.
According to the OP, transportation staff should definitely intervene more in these sorts of situations.
“On trains, I’ve even seen signs telling people not to have loud phone calls because it’s disruptive, and that’s during the day,” she said. “I suppose in this scenario, the driver didn’t really have to do anything because that behavior wasn’t really hurting anybody, but passengers shouldn’t be feeling like somebody else’s behavior is so disruptive that they have to take matters into their own hands.”
Sometimes, the best revenge is the most straightforward. That’s exactly the attitude that u/Shadow_of_the_moon11 embraced. In order to teach the impolite and entitled bus passenger a lesson, they simply used their reclining seat. It quickly put an end to the entire problem.
A lot of internet users were impressed by the story. It also inspired them to share their own experiences with folks who talk way, way too loudly on the phone.
We’re all super busy living our own lives, but it doesn’t mean that we can’t be courteous, kind, and aware of our surroundings. A good rule of thumb in life is not to behave in a way that you would find to be hurtful or annoying.
The reality is that some people lack self-awareness. They might never have been called out for their rude behavior before or think it’s their right to do whatever they choose. Or they might be genuinely kind-hearted and have good intentions but have no clue how their behavior affects the people around them.
They might not know that they’re causing other people problems. Sometimes, a gentle reminder from the folks around them is enough to set them on the right path. Sure, it might be a tad awkward or embarrassing to bring the topic up, but many people are reasonable and happy to change for the better.
But the important thing is to bring the issue up. Aloud! Nobody’s a mind-reader. Sometimes, people might lose track of time or not realize that their incredibly loud phone conversations are, in fact, incredibly loud. Of course, there are other ways to handle entitled and loud people.
You could cough very loudly so they understand they’re being a nuisance. You could look them right in their eyes, meaningfully, hoping they get the (not so) subtle hint. You could ask the bus driver or other figure of authority if they could help manage the situation. Or you could do what the author of the story did and recline your seat to send a very obvious signal that you’re trying to sleep.
Generally, it’s better to err on the side of politeness when you’re traveling with strangers. Don’t be obnoxiously loud. Don’t litter. Don’t invade their personal space. Don’t eat food that has strong smells. In general, be as friendly as you can!
However, it’s understandable that there’d be at least some friction between passengers if the trip goes on for hours and hours. It’s inevitable that some folks let down their guards while others let their social ‘masks’ slip a little. It’s exhausting keeping up appearances in public. Who you are in private starts to leak out… with all the pros and cons that this entails.
Meanwhile, if a passenger is causing a ruckus, the bus drivers themselves have a few options on how to handle things. They could, for example, ask them to knock off the chaotic behavior over the bus speaker. Or they could pull the entire bus over and speak to them in person.
How they handle these situations is going to vary a lot. In some cases, the drivers might want to use humor to de-escalate the tension. In other cases, they might need to be more direct than diplomatic (while still remaining professional) to warn the passenger about the possible consequences of their actions.
In the worst-case scenario, the drivers always have the option to kick the passenger off the bus if they’re being particularly unruly. However, it might be best to do so somewhere with public transport access, not in the middle of a random road in the woods…
World-famous conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel were once again the center of attention after an old photo of them enjoying some summer bliss resurfaced. Fans made the nostalgic revisit to their old photo following the news of Abby’s secret wedding to Josh Bowling.
Dressed in their vibrant summer attire, the twins were pictured in the 2015 snap, donning a light blue bikini top and bright orange bottoms. The photo, with the simple caption of “summer,” sparked admiration and affection from fans around the globe as it resurfaced in light of the news of Abby’s secret nuptials in 2021.
“Congratulations on your marriage! Wish you happiness,” one user commented on the photo, while another wrote, “I know this is a picture from some years ago but I’d never seen it. All three of you girls looked amazing!”
“Wow you look so beautiful,” another chimed in.
“’Such an example of love and strength, you both inspire me to keep going every day,” wrote another fan.
“You are two beautiful girls,” another said.
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Abby and Brittany were first introduced to the world when they appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show to share their story in 1996. They also gained widespread recognition with their TLC reality show “Abby & Brittany,” which captured glimpses of their daily lives.
Their story has been the subject of numerous documentaries, showcasing how they live their lives as dicephalus-conjoined twins. Joined at the torso since birth, the twins have their own separate spinal cords, brains, hearts, and stomachs. They have four lungs in total, two of which are joined, and they share organs below the waist.
Control of their body is also divided; Brittany is in charge of the left side limbs, while Abby manages the right side.
Each twin experiences hunger, sleep, and the urge to urinate separately, and they also have their own birth certificates and passports.
The twins previously revealed how their personalities are wildly different; while Brittany prefers the arts, Abby’s favorite subjects are math and science. Brittany is also scared of heights, while her sister isn’t. Even when it comes to coffee, Abby wouldn’t mind a cup, but Brittany said it makes her heart rate increase.
“I can be a totally different temperature than Brittany would be,” Abby said in 2013. “And a lot of times our hands are different temperatures, so I get super-hot way faster.”
In an interview with Time magazine back in 2001, the twins’ father Mike said he hoped their condition wouldn’t stop them from finding love and settling down.
“They’re good-looking girls. They’re witty. They’ve got everything going for them, except they’re together,” the father said at the time.
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It’s only been a couple of weeks since the news of Abby’s wedding to Josh became the subject of headlines.
Abby, a teacher, and Josh, a nurse and United States Army veteran, said “I do” in 2021, according to a Today report from March 27. When news outlets began reporting Abby’s 2021 wedding last month, the famed twins also shared posts around the same time featuring pictures of Abby in a wedding dress and Josh in a grey suit.
Fans flooded their social media posts with comments congratulating them.
“I’m so happy for them. I remember seeing their documentary when they were younger really sweet girls,” one wrote.
“You deserve nothing but blissful happiness. Congratulations,” another said.
“Congratulations, it’s great to see you all so happy !” read a third comment.
“You both looked so beautiful.. your makeup is gorgeous!! Have a happy ever after! Minnesota Girl at Heart! God Bless!” another said.
However, the twins also received comments that jibed at Abby’s relationship with Josh.
“What if one isn’t in the mood?” one asked, while another said, “Buy one get one.”
“A two for one special. congratulations champ,” another wrote.
One questioned, “How do the I love you convos go? I need to know.”
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Following the “loud” comments, the twins clapped back by sharing a video on TikTok that sent a crystal-clear message to their haters.
“This is a message to all the haters out there. If you don’t like what I do, but you watch everything I’m doing, you’re still a fan,” declared the message in their video, which included a picture of the twins happily smiling beside Josh.
They also posted another video with the caption, “The internet is extra LOUD today. We have always been around.”
The video showcased ancient sculptures of conjoined twins as a way of reminding the public about the historical evidence of the existence of conjoined twins.
At the heels of the news of Abby’s wedding, reports came out last week about her husband Josh being hit with a paternity suit by his ex-wife, Annica Bowling. Josh and Annica married in 2010 and then split in 2019, about two years before he tied the knot with Abby.
The more experience you have in the corporate world, the more you come to realize that there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ workplace. There will always be something to complain about. Whether it’s substandard office coffee, endless meetings, confusing remote-work policies, micromanaging bosses, and chronic exhaustion. But you’re not alone. Nearly everyone in the corporate world runs into similar issues.
The ‘Memes Off The Clock’ Instagram page shares some of the funniest and most relatable memes about the ups and downs of office life. We’ve collected some of the top ones to share with you, Pandas. Scroll down and upvote your faves. Remember to send these pics to your colleagues… and we dare you to forward them to your boss!
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Worker burnout is a major problem. A survey conducted by Deloitte found that 77% of surveyed American professionals experienced burnout at their current job, while over half admitted that this has happened more than once.
The vast majority of respondents said that the stress and frustration that they face at work has a negative impact on their quality of work, as well as their personal relationships.
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It’s a common misconception that just because you enjoy the work you do, you’ll never feel tired. However, 87% of the working professionals who participated in the Deloitte survey said that they were passionate about their jobs, but 64% revealed that they’re frequently stressed. In other words, being passionate about what you do does not make you immune to stress.
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Meanwhile, most respondents felt that their employers weren’t doing enough to prevent burnout. However, the solution doesn’t lie in just having super hip well-being programs to destress your employees.
Ideally, there should be a workplace culture that actively fights back against chronic exhaustion, demotivation, and burnout.
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Having supportive bosses who genuinely care about their employees’ issues and growth is a godsend. But that requires being well-versed in leadership and management and having a lot of empathy. If you’re aiming for profit at the cost of your employees’ physical and mental health, you’re going to drive away your top talent. Your staff needs proper rest to recharge and do their jobs well.
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If you force everyone to constantly work overtime and pile unreasonable workloads on their shoulders, you’ll only get substandard results. If efficiency and good results are your actual priorities, then you have to be open-minded.
Well-rested, happy people who feel like they’re doing purposeful tasks will get you there faster than a frustrated and exhausted group who feels undervalued. Wonderful things happen if you genuinely care about the individuals who work for you. Loyalty should be a two-way street.
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According to Deloitte, corporations ought to prioritize relationships instead of rewards. It’s also essential to assess what the actual needs of your employees are. That way, management can plan how they can best support the entire workforce, as well as separate departments and individual specialists.
It’s also a huge plus if management can make the work processes more meaningful and fulfilling. People can move mountains if they believe in the cause and the values of their company.
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Some other important challenges that employees face at work, according to Indeed, include a lack of communication and poor transparency, as well as a lack of recognition for hard work. Many workers also find that their managers don’t know how to motivate them and help them be more engaged in their daily tasks.
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At the time of writing, ‘Memes Off The Clock’ has 25.3k followers on Instagram. The curator describes the project as sharing “corporate memes for your lunch break dreams,” and we totally dig the intentional rhyme there. The account has been focused on posting witty work and corporate life-related memes since late 2020, and we can’t get enough of them.
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One of the best ways to get your memes noticed is to make them relatable to your target audience. If you throw some humor into the mix, you’re only improving your chances of going viral. And what’s more relatable than sharing the most common problems that many employees run into in their day-to-day office lives?
The absolute majority of us have to work for a living, and our grievances are an invisible thread that connects us all, no matter what part of the world we might be in.
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What’s your workday been like today, dear Pandas? Which of these memes did you vibe with the most? Which ones did you forward to your colleagues? What do you do to create a healthier work-life balance?
If you have a free moment or you’re on your coffee break (we’ll join you in spirit), we’d love to hear from you. Share your thoughts in the comment section at the bottom of this post!
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If at some time in the future the internet is inexplicably switched off, the one commonality between the first memes, contemporary content and, presumably, the future will be cats. After all, we found them on Egyptian murals, so your grandkids Facebook page is not that much of a stretch.
The “Memes I wish I could tag my cat in” Facebook page is dedicated to hilarious posts about having a feline friend. We got in touch with Trev Lewis, one of the founders of the page to learn more. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorite posts and be sure to share your own thoughts in the comments section below.
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Bored Panda got in touch with Trev Lewis, a broadcaster and comedian who is also one of the founders of “Memes I wish I could tag my cat in” and he was kind enough to answer some of our questions. Firstly, we were curious to hear his thoughts on why the group is as large as it is, currently just shy of a million followers.
“I think the page's main draw for our group is a passion for debating the different schools of thought within modern economic theory. Kidding! The main draw is cats, of course.” You can also find his previous interview with Bored Panda from last year.
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“People will always love cats and anything that incorporates cat content. It's a fun place to spend some free time, as opposed to more-serious corners of the internet. Cat memes endure because they make the perfect indoor pet, and those of us (myself included) who are chronically online don't like to go outside much. So this particular crowd is wired to appreciate and own cats.”
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Naturally, we also wanted to know why he thought cat memes in particular were so enduring and ever-present. “Compared to other animals and their respective memes, cats simply have more of a meme-worthy personality. They are fiercely independent at times, and very antagonistic.” he shared.
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“One could say they are the animal version of American comedian Larry David, who just wrapped up his long-running sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm. Something about disposing of social norms and acceptable behavior, and choosing to forge your own grumpy path really lends itself to comedy, and that's something both Larry David and cats have successfully tapped into. If any animal on earth could learn the art of standup comedy, I think it would definitely be cats.”
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Trev shared some parting thoughts. “The only other thing I will add is that my family's oldest cat, Nugget, is currently in ill-health. It's always difficult to lose a pet, and I think this group has helped me, and hopefully many others, have some bright cat-related moments in difficult times. That is also part of its huge appeal.” You can find more of his work on his website.
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Today, we’re dedicating our attention to disturbing info, pandas. Redditors have recently been sharing some of the least fun facts that they know, so we’ve gathered some that you might not want to know down below. I’ll warn you right now to keep reading at your own risk, and be sure to upvote the facts you wish weren’t true! Image credits: Top_Tart_7558 Image credits: Trailerguy13 Image credits: pilgrimz To learn more about how this thread started in the first place, we reached out to Reddit user Ghost-5AVAGE_786, who posed the question, "What is your not-so-fun fact?” They were kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda and explain what inspired them to spark this conversation. "My mind birthed this question out of my simple desire to learn broad and niche facts which pique my interest," they explained. "I have a peculiar fondness to wacky or even 'not-so-fun facts', which is why I had asked the question to one of the biggest communities on Reddit." Image credits: DauntlessTanker Image credits: Lord_Lava_Nugget We also asked the OP if they were partial to any unsettling facts. "My personal favorite not-so-fun fact is the peculiar circumstances of Cleopatra's marriage," they shared. "According to history, Cleopatra had married both her brother and father (at separate times, of course), as it was a part of some weird cultural ritual of the Egyptians. In all honesty, this fact did disgust me to quite an extent." "However, this does showcase how bizarre and different cultures and ancient kingdoms can be," Ghost-5AVAGE_786 added. "This fact in particular, came to me from a show called Horrible Histories, which is a British Children's show to teach the odd facts of history." Image credits: Annual-Ad-3350 Image credits: GotPC As far as why we're so drawn to these unsettling facts, the OP says, "I suppose our species in general is highly peculiar, hence it's fascination for disturbing facts, whether full of gore or just a tad bit strange." And as far as what they thought of the replies to their post, they told Bored Panda, "The comments bombarded me with many unusual, as well as some upsetting, facts. The strangest one I had come across was where a user had commented about dolphins being able to be sexually attracted to humans, and they can or will act upon these desires when given an opportunity." Image credits: UndyneIsCool Image credits: DecadentLife "In conclusion, 'not-so-fun facts' are a great (as well as peculiar) way to learn about the universe in which we reside in," Ghost-5AVAGE_786 added. "In essence, we don't truly know everything, but our thirst for hunger as a species will never come to an end, as long as we exist. Who knows, maybe even after our time on Earth has ended." Image credits: ZealousidealPotato71 Image credits: AdExcellent8978 Image credits: PdxPhoenixActual Image credits: chernygal Image credits: paradox-psy-hoe-sis Image credits: BigAlsSmokedShack Image credits: VanessaDoesVanNuys Image credits: pottedplantfairy Image credits: ForgottenShark Image credits: EntertainmentPure955 Image credits: problem-solver0 Image credits: blakeman8192 Image credits: rChewbacca Image credits: kh9hexagon Image credits: Exotic_Bumblebee_275 Image credits: AdorableSunshine02 Image credits: MrPuzzleMan Image credits: theothermeisnothere Image credits: OppositeYouth Image credits: Icy_Selection_7853 Image credits: ChickenNugsBGood#1
If you are properly skinned alive you can survive upwards of an hour and will die from hypothermia, not blood loss.
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The fact that the "couple" down the street from me with 3 kids are not husband and wife. They are in fact brother and sister.
Yes I know it for fact I went to grammar school with them.
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When whales and dolphins get too old they just drown.
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Dental Hygienist here.
There is a type of gum disease that is caused by maggots in your gums. Literal maggots from flys laying eggs in your mouth to feed on your rotten flesh.
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ER Doc here
A lot of people know when they are about to die, even if they don't know why. Just instinctual, they even say it very calmly and knowingly "I'm gonna die." Or something similar. And then they code.
Or. They say they have to go the bathroom. Then code.
I am dead serious.
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It's possible for rats to swim up your toilet piping. There are enough air pockets to travel all the way into your bathroom. I could have lived my whole life not knowing this, but here you go.
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Mummies weren’t that rare until the Victorian British ate so many of them.
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You are more likely to be bitten by a New Yorker then die from a shark.
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I was a social worker. I saw a lot.
The first three weeks, we were in a classroom doing intensive training. Every day, someone would walk out. It wasn’t out of being rude, it’s because each person has a point at which they cannot go any further. They showed us some of the worst. The deal is, they do it for very good reason. If we are so horrified that we refuse to learn about the abuse, how will we recognize it in one of our kids?
That’s what I ask of all adults. PLEASE, if you see something, don’t assume it’s impossible so you can push it out of your mind. A whole lot is possible.
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We don't know the effects of micro plastics on the human body, partially because we can't find a control group.
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Horses can't throw up. If they need to throw up, they'll die.
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Smell is particle based... remember that next time you go into a smelly restroom...
I gotta know it, now so do you.
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If you die on Mount Everest, it's too dangerous and too expensive to move your body. So you'll be stuck there forever, and depending on where you die, other climbers might use your body as a trail marker.
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The number one cause of death for pregnant women is domestic violence.
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There's a very concerning number of nuclear warheads that are unaccounted for.
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There's an extremely high chance that Boeing executives contracted a hit on one of their former employees for being a whistleblower and basically the public response (other than a few angry social media posts) has been "well, yeah, that's just what happens...".#17
Bus seats are designed so that you can't tell how dirty they are
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When gas was introduced into common households during the industrial revolutions, people started paying more attention to what they put on their walls, now that they were lit up. They began decorating more, and wallpaper became a much more important part of the modern home. At the time, green was a very popular colour, as it had never really been an option to decorate with that colour before. However the green colour was obtained with Arsenic (as white paints were often obtained through a lead product). After a while, wear and tear made it so that people literally started breathing in bits of their arsenic wallpapers, and feeling bad within their homes. Their doctors would then suggest they go on holiday to the sea, as the ocean air often had proven a successful remedy. But of course, it was a remedy simply because they were no longer breathing in arsenic. The companies that made these wallpapers were well aware of their nefarious effects, but it took people boycotting "en masse" for them to actually stop production, several decades later.
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Australians' greatest enemy isn't spider, drop bears, killer roos, massive insects, or devil snakes; it's the sun.
Australia has the highest skin cancer rate in the world, and an Australian is four times more likely to develop skin cancer than any other type of cancer, and two thirds of Australian would be diagnosed with it by the time they reach the age of 70.
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One of the more recent things I learned about is the Paria diving disaster - where four divers got sucked up into an underwater pipe and three of them got stuck in there. The company decided to wait until they were dead instead of doing a rescue operation because money. They said they heard banging for three days until it finally stopped. Not a fun way to go, inside a dark pipe alone, cold and scared. Damn, may those souls rest in peace.
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Mentally handicapped children are roughly three times as likely to be sexually assaulted.
Note that roughly 25% of all healthy girls and 5% of healthy boys will be the victim of CSA before they are 12.#22
A lot of people in nursing homes will die shortly after family leaves. I’ve had funeral directors tell me this is very accurate. Both my parents did. We were there, left for the night and while gone, they died. It’s like they don’t want to expire in front of anyone.
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You ever use bleach without gloves, and it gets kinda slimy?
That slime isn't the bleach. It's your skin melting.
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Old people move so slow because everything they do hurts. I’m getting old and it’s starting to happen.
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That you are not immune to propaganda, and that chronically online children and adults alike are manipulated to becoming violent extremists .#26
There’s a relatively good chance that you already own the clothes that you’ll die in.
*To clarify, I’m not threatening you, haha.#27
There’s decent evidence that the Challenger astronauts didn’t die when the vehicle broke apart. They may have even been conscious and alert inside the crew compartment all the way to the surface of the ocean, which was like a two and a half minute fall. It’s possible they were knocked out but it’s possible they weren’t.
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Greater than half the population of the USA reads at or below fourth grade level.
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Many lullabies are about plagues or a hanging.#30
When you're burning to death your eyes melt out of your head before you die. So you're still alive while your eyes are melting.
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There is a whale called 52 Blue
that only sings at their frequency meaning it can't communicate with other whales. It is nicknamed the loneliest whale on the planet.#32
Everything you experience and perceive is just an incredibly vivid hallucination based on _very_ sparse and broadly interpreted data from our own senses.
We infer reality. We don’t witness it.#33
Chainsaws were invented for medical use, largely for cutting into the pelvis during childbirth in a process called a pelviotomy. And from about 1940 to 1987, approximately 1,500 women were given one in Ireland without their consent, way after they should have switched to C-sections, often to perfect the surgery for use in Africa.
A 2012 study found that many of the victims say the Catholic Church "encouraged, if not insisted upon, symphysiotomies."
It took until 2012 for people to begin getting any compensation and the first woman to receive it was subjected to the procedure *post cesarian.* However, they dropped the ball so hard on addressing it afterwards that the survivor's group of these women had to go to the UN Committee Against Torture to get anything else done.
Some babies were also killed in the process.#34
Brain aneurysms are still a thing perfectly healthy people can drop dead from with no visible symptoms whatsoever. Pop! Dead.
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During the cleanup of Pearl Harbor, as the recovery crews for *USS West Virginia (BB-48)* got deeper into the ship months after the attack, they discovered bodies high in the engine room and a locked storeroom where air bubbles had kept them alive for **2 weeks** based on calendars they used to keep track of time. That was "well after" divers had made their first passes over the ship listening for sounds of survivors.
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That Munmorah power plant in Australia was allowed to operate for decades with a significant diesel leak in an underground reservoir that contaminated the water table. When demolishing the plant you could light the sand that surrounded the tank on fire (about 50 meters each way), and if you dug lower than the sea level anywhere within a I guess about a 1km radius you could smell diesel.
It's a high fishing surfing area. That was far from the only contaminant. Pfas, Pfos, chromium, etc. People live very close to it. People eat the fish for years from the hot water outlet. (Was a super popular "secret" fishing spot)
Also during the demolition there was lots of contaminated water collected - This was sent through a filtration process and pumped into the ocean. It had multiple sediment filters and a water/oil separator. I do not believe it was adequate filtration before it was sent back into the sea.
No one seems to know. I only know because I was part of the works post operation.
Makes me wonder how many heavy industrial entities got to do who knows what and get away with it.#37
That prion diseases exist, specifically fatal familial insomnia. .
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A rare medication reaction called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome can cause your skin to blister and eventually peel off similar to a third degree burn victim. It's a horrible d**g reaction and has a very high mortality rate.
It can be caused by almost any medication, including ones you have already taken before and had no prior reaction to. The most common medications that cause it are antibiotics and anti-epileptic medications.
(Do not the Google pics unless you are not sensitive to medical trauma pics--they are extremely disturbing).
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Vulture bees - the bees that eat meat! (Do not eat the meat honey).#40
Your immune system basically ignores your eyes. If for whatever reason your immune system becomes aware of the existence of your eyes, it can attack them and potentially cause severe damage.
(This is quite simplified, but if you’re interested look up ocular immune privilege. It’s fascinating stuff.)#41
If it wasn’t for your stomach lining, your stomach would eat you from the inside out.
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Living a healthy lifestyle, eating right and exercising buys you the slowest rate of death possible, at best. I work with the elderly and a 95 yo woman mumbled that “this is what I get for being healthy…stiiiiiillll here.”#43
At some point the number of yesterdays you’ve had will be greater than the number of tomorrows you’ve got left.#44
Dolphins can be sexually attracted to you and will definitely try to do something about it#45
We've lived half of our subjective experience of life by the time we're 18 years old. It's why our childhoods felt so long and time feels like it goes by faster as we get older.#46
It’s incredibly common for people to be eaten by their pets if they die alone. However, it is WAY more likely in cats than in dogs. Cats will pretty much eat you as soon as their food runs out, if they have any. Some of them will eat you even before their food runs out. Dogs are different, they will only eat you out of necessity, if they’ve exhausted all previous foodstuffs that they can get to and if they can’t escape from the property and it will be days before that happens.
There is a reason for this. Dogs are omnivores. They will primarily eat meat but can eat vegetables. They can survive without meat. Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they HAVE to eat meat. There’s a specific protein that they can only get from meat and it’s essential for their organs to operate properly, otherwise, they will die and it’s not a quick, quiet death either. So given the absense of meat, your pet cat will eat your soft squishy bits first. Usually the face.
Source-used to be an RVN.#47
Apparently, you can go swimming in a southern US lake and an amoeba might just swim up your nose and eat your brain.#48
That one in five men will leave their wives when they get extremely sick or have to care for them in some manner. #49
There is a condition in which damaged tissue is replaced by bone. People with this condition are slowly consumed by their own skeleton and have to choses which position they want to spend the rest of their life in after a certain point#50
"Died instantly on impact" in a car crash is anywhere up to 30 minutes, which is about how long it takes to extract your body from a crushed car in a deadly wreck. They don't bother trying to find out how long it actually took you to die, and the family doesn't really want to know.#51
The number of lives that have been saved by inventions made for and during wars is greater than the number of lives lost in wars. As far as human lives are concerned, wars have a net-positive effect. If this isn't disturbing, I don't know what is.#52
Horses have 350° vision they have a 5° gap at the front of their sight and a 5° gap at the back of their sight. If you stand directly behind them they don't see you. And that is what triggers the kick reaction#53
One of the most common ways to get testicular torsion is just sleeping wrong.
On the next episode of Managers And Bosses Who Never Learn, we have a toxic narcissist boss who has a habit of treating everyone under her like trash. And in a maliciously compliant turn of events, she ends up becoming a victim of redirected virtual and voice correspondence from, assuming it’s all since-source, over 100 sales reps. Well, at least 100 plus spam letters will definitely reach her from now on.
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A short, but a good one this time around. A Redditor recently shared how she’s finally leaving a toxic job—predominantly that due to the boss.
Until a replacement arrives, the boss asked OP to let every client rep know who to contact just in case. Little did she know, however, was that the Redditor would get hundreds of sales spammers in the mail and on the phone. And, in all honesty, that is a business opportunity that’s as good as any. So, into the pot they go.
It gets better as the boss is somewhat IT illiterate—enough to not know that Outlook has nifty features to avoid unsolicited correspondence. This translates to hundreds of new emails every day from that pot mentioned previously.
The comment section got mischievous really quickly, suggesting to set a permanent out of office forwarding function and maybe signing up for more than just relevant emails. Whatever the case, folks approved of spam of mass destruction.
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In simple terms, spam is email that you don’t need or care about, for whatever reason. Usually, it’s company communication, but can be a part of scam attacks and the like.
These days, many of the major email service providers have algorithms in place to manage spam. These mechanisms typically rely on checking source IP and domain reputation, history of spam traps, user reports and engagement, running mail against blacklists, as well as tracking the sending rate and identifying malicious content. If any of these trip the spam filters, the messages land in the spam folder.
There are other, more hands-on approaches to managing spam, however, like OP’s mentioned Outlook rules. Many email management clients have filter functions that allow users to customize what letters go where based on a set of criteria that they can set freely.
With that said, if spam does sneak through the sensors, mark it as such, and if it continues to happen, create a filter on your client so that all those pesky sales reps for miracle cream and you know what enlargement could go straight to email hell.
So, what are your thoughts on any of this? What are some of your toxic boss or spam email experiences? Share your takes and stories in the comment section below!
If you often engage in aimless scrolling through social media feeds or enjoy a good meme once in a while (who doesn’t?), you might have noticed that Europeans and Americans like to tease each other from time to time. All in good fun, of course, mostly regarding their bewildering cultural differences.
One of the most recent formats through which they poke fun at each other is the ‘European mind can’t comprehend this’ meme. Since its first known sighting in July 2023, it has successfully continued to amuse Americans and confuse Europeans by showcasing something from the US that might leave someone living in Europe in a muddle.
Today we bring you the freshest collection of these memes, from Dr. Pepper-flavored peeps to highways with 26 lanes. All you have to do is scroll down!
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Workplaces, however modern they are, have a certain etiquette. You have to dress a certain way, act a certain way, and talk about certain things with care. Politics, religion, and medical history are just some of the things experts advise you to steer away from when chatting with your coworkers. Perhaps even when you’re not in the office.
And where do you think climate change fits into as a topic? Because this person got reprimanded by HR for telling their coworker that climate change is real during a casual team meet-up. First thinking that it must be the difference between Canada and the USA, the employee started thinking that such policies might be a tad ridiculous. Confused by the whole ordeal, the person decided to check with the Internet, asking whether that was normal.
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Most of us have common sense and avoid dangerous things. Of course, there are adrenaline junkies who like motorcycles, bungee jumping, and rock climbing. But even then, our brain registers that what we're doing is dangerous. We prepare mentally and physically, so there’s no shock if something unfortunate does happen.
But what about the things we sometimes do but have no idea how dangerous they are? One person was wondering the exact same thing, so they decided to ask others: "What are some really dangerous things most people don't realize are dangerous?" If you're curious to know what everyday things you maybe should stop doing, scroll down and see for yourself!
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It’s common knowledge that personal space should be respected, especially on a plane where room for maneuver seems to get smaller and smaller every time you travel. If you ask any flyer, they would probably agree that there should be a booklet in the compartment of every seat listing the dos and don’ts of neighboring with others on an aircraft.
One of them would definitely be this person, who recently sat next to a woman who felt entitled to control window shade all the way from her aisle seat. However, they weren’t going to let such behavior slide and came up with a three-act plan on how to get back at her.
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It appears that the tight personal space on airplanes isn’t imaginary. Contrary to many beliefs, it’s not the cause of shrinking seat width but rather the tightening of passenger legroom. The technical term for this is seat pitch, which is the distance between rows, which often varies from airline to airline.
It’s estimated that the biggest US domestic carriers, like American, Delta, Southwest, and United, have lost around 2 to 5 inches in legroom since 2011. On cheaper carriers such as Spirit Airlines, it has decreased even more, dropping to 28 inches. Meanwhile, the average distance today is about 31 inches.
By doing this, it allows the companies to accommodate more passengers in airplane cabins and offer an overall cheaper airfare. However, it has resulted in frustration from flyers who endure discomfort from the lack of space. Some have even started questioning safety, as none of the US airlines’ economy seats meet the standards required for safety positions in case of an emergency.
In addition, federal regulations require that all people be safely evacuated in 90 seconds, and cramped seating significantly interferes with this timing. Under pressure from frustrated passengers, Congress instructed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to consider adapting seat standards. In response to these directions, the FAA conducted a series of evacuation tests using 755 volunteers in Oklahoma.
Some of the trials used seats with a 28-inch pitch, one of the narrowest in the industry. The results reveal that “evacuations at a narrow seat pitch are safe for virtually all (99%) of the able-bodied population.” The FAA added, “The study results do not consider passenger comfort (or the lack thereof), which impacts a passenger’s sense of well-being during a flight.”
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Since the lack of personal space in airplanes doesn’t seem to be solved any time soon, passengers should know a few etiquette suggestions to ensure a more pleasant journey and not end up a victim of a petty revenge plan.
Therefore, experts share a few pointers on how to behave with neighboring people on a flight. The founder of a social network for travelers, Jeffrey Walsh, says that the infamous window shade should be mostly controlled by the person who is sitting next to it. “If you are looking out of the window and trying to enjoy the sunset, then you can keep it up to enjoy. However, you should take into consideration others around you,” he explains. This can include instances where you’re not looking out the window on a long flight and the sun is setting or you’re unstructured to close it by flight attendants.
Meanwhile, the armrests, without doubt, belong to the person who is sitting in the middle seat. Etiquette consultant Lisa Grotts notes, “If you’re in an aisle or window seat, yield to the passenger in between, and be careful when you move your elbows.”
The space in front of your seat is also mostly yours. It becomes shared when the person in front of you decides to recline their seat. Typically, how far back they can go should be negotiated with a quick question asking for permission. Meanwhile, the area under your seat belongs to you as long as your things or carry-on bags don’t push into another person’s space.
When an issue of personal space does occur, the owner of a consulting company and frequent flyer, Tres Roeder, advises against immediately fighting back and instead tries to negotiate a truce. He said, “We’re all smashed in economy class like sardines, so we should work together.”
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Have you ever noticed how painstaking it is building up a reputation as it takes months if not years, but even the tiniest of mishaps will destroy it in an instant? Well, maybe it’s for the best because some impressions need to be ruined.
Folks on Reddit have been sharing the fastest way someone has ruined their opinion of them—and it genuinely felt like progress in life at that point.
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So, folks on AskReddit have recently been talking about the fastest ways someone has ruined their opinion of them.
While the analytics are modest, clocking in at 1,800 upvotes and comments each, the stories people were telling sounded more of a blessing than a curse.
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From racism to tantrums to flat out rudeness—the thread had it all. Much of it dealt with treating people, specifically hospitality, restaurant and retail workers. Before that, most of these people were in good standing, chill, good at banter, heck some were even dating. Well, they got too comfortable for their own good and ruined it all by being just the worst.
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As mentioned previously, reputation is pretty fragile. It doesn’t take much to make something crash and burn, though building it is a much more arduous process.
So, it’s best to first of all start by protecting a reputation before it crumbles by not saying or doing something regretful in the first place.
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If trouble does strike, however, the best thing is to admit the mistake and rebuild. So, first seek out the truth and figure out what you have done to deserve the hate. Identify whether you’re truly in the wrong and were you fairly blamed? Find out why people reacted the way they did. Discuss it with friends or coworkers and brace yourself to make things right. Verbatim.
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Once you know what you’re up against, start rebuilding. Limiting damage as soon as possible is a good start. But alongside that, form an action plan and start executing it. Admit your mistakes and work towards making sure they don’t happen again—get a mentor or anyone really to keep you accountable with this change. It will also have to be visible in order for folks to start changing their mind about you.
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If you do end up mending your reputation, make sure it lasts this time around. For one, try not to stumble into the same pitfall as last time by avoiding previous behaviors and rhetoric. And if it’s a habit, have someone keep you accountable.
It might take time for someone to let it go or to see that you’re, at the very least, trying to make amends. So, give it that.
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However, also be prepared to accept the fact that sometimes mistakes are permanent. And it might not be you—it might be them who are unwilling to accept your repentance. In which case you now have to accept that you can’t repair your reputation and have to move on to other things.
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Reputation recuperation might come in different shapes and sizes. Sometimes it might just be a misunderstanding and others it might be something you casually said and gave no serious consideration for, but it affected someone and they’re gonna repress it. Whatever the case, once you notice the signs, reach out, get feedback and make amends.
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So, what are your thoughts on any of this? Ruined your reputation recently and need to run by your bounce-back plan? Share your stories and takes in the comment section below!
And if you want more, here’s another piece about regret.
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Movies are great, but good movies are even better. Just like any other art form, people appreciate when a movie has a compelling story, nice visuals, and relatable characters. Sadly, not all movie-watching experiences are satisfying. Some leave us wanting more. Way more. Especially when it seemed to be so promising.
So when one netizen asked fellow movie lovers, "What movie had a 10/10 concept and a 3/10 execution?", lots of people had their one poorly-executed movie pick. Whether it was a lacking storyline, not enough chemistry between the actors, or something less tangible that's even hard to put into words, people didn't hesitate to share them.
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A captivating idea is a great foundation for a film. However, it's not enough for it to stand on its own. And the movies in this list might just be proof of that. There are far too many things needed for a movie to do well at the box office or become a cult classic many years after its release.
A film historian and filmmaker Wheeler Winston Dixon, a professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, told CNN that there is a great deal of things that can go wrong for filmmakers. "It's always a crapshoot because there are so many factors you don't know about before you're going into something. Even with all the elements in place, there's always an element of chance."
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Director John Jacobsen writes that it's not a good concept that moves us, it's a good story. "Concepts do not move us, stories do. They are the currency of human exchange and how we touch and move each other," he claims. According to him, people go to the movies to learn something, and in order for that to happen, they need to find the characters and the story relatable.
"I look at it this way – a concept is the promise you make, but the story is how you deliver on that promise, or a concept is something that asks a question, and the answer to the question is your story," he writes.
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An example that does both the concept and its execution right is Good Will Hunting, Screencraft writes. It has a compelling concept, as well as characters that go through their respective arcs as the movie progresses. Interestingly, the original idea Affleck and Damon pitched was about a mathematics genius pursued by the government. But, after reading the draft, filmmaker Rob Reiner told them to get rid of that plotline and focus on the characters.
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Another two examples they give are genre movies Get Out and A Quiet Place. Both have interesting, original concepts, as well as great character stories. A good concept, according to Screencraft, is what gets you noticed. "Yes, the more compelling your concept is, the more doors may open. But always remember that there's a place for every type of screenplay — as long as it's written well."
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While they’re an inevitable part of the employment process, going through job interviews is often a very painful process. There can be so much back and forth between you and a potential employer before even finding out if you’ll be hired, and it can be exhausting trying to prove why you’re a good fit for a company that you simply want to receive a paycheck from.
So why do we suffer through interviews even when we realize that we won’t be a good fit? Well, one candidate decided that he didn’t want to waste anyone’s time and chose to end an interview abruptly. Below, you’ll find the full story that he shared on the Anti-work subreddit, as well as conversations with the interviewee himself and Senior Career Consultant from Career Prepare, Adam Bennett!
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To find out more about this specific situation, we reached out to the Reddit user who shared this story, Xodarkcloud. He was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda and shared what inspired him to post this tale online.
“I was looking for a new job, and I encountered a disheartening trend: recruiters and employers seemed increasingly comfortable with ghosting, evasion, and deceit,” the OP said. “I feel like it has somehow only gotten worse. Despite prior successes, this time felt different. Inspired by similar posts, I felt compelled to share my experience, so people knew I too was going through something similar, that they weren’t alone. Reddit is supposed to be a community.”
We were also curious if this particular experience changed the way Xodarkcloud approached any future interviews. “While not the most dismal interview I’ve endured, it underscored the truth: modern employers want top talent while offering minimal pay, sometimes resorting to tactics like soliciting unpaid work or offering below-market salaries,” he shared.
“It appears profit maximization has infiltrated every aspect of most businesses and finding an honest employer who doesn’t nickel and dime everything has become challenging.” He also added that he misses “that personal feeling of the employer-employee dynamic, from benefits negotiations to client interactions.”
However, the OP does believe that each interview presents an opportunity for personal growth and adaptation. “Over time, I’ve come to realize that the landscape of job seeking continually evolves. What once guaranteed success may now fall short. Hence, I diligently review and refine my responses and resume after every interview, striving for clarity and relevance.”
“I take notes during interview to see where and when the recruiter asked further probing questions or seemed to have an ‘ick,'” the OP continued. “Unfortunately, the first few interviews, I feel rather convinced they are more often then not trial runs, where I test my responses. You don’t excel in anything unless you practice, and my first interviews in my mind, are practices.”
Xodarkcloud also shared some tips for others who realize that they don’t actually want a position during the process of interviewing for it. “Establishing firm boundaries is crucial, as employers may test the limits of what they can get away with,” he says. “Just as in dating, there are warning signs during the interview process and within companies themselves. While HR may obscure some red flags, it’s essential to remain vigilant.”
The OP went on to share that during his recent job transition, he requested time off while starting at the new job, providing a fallback plan if needed. “After all, it’s my time to do with how I please.” He also noted that for him personally, providing an employer with two weeks notice is starting to become out of question. “They fire without warning, they stiff us on raises,” he noted. “Why should the employees be the only ones following the gentlemen’s agreement?”
“The job market is in a perpetual state of flux, requiring constant adaptation,” Xodarkcloud added. “Just as one grasps the current landscape, it undergoes revision. Every time I start applying for new jobs, I need a fresh understanding of the prevailing ‘meta’ in job applications and interviews. Flexibility and adaptability are key to navigating this ever-changing terrain.”
To gain more insight on this topic, we also got in touch with Senior Career Consultant from Career Prepare, Adam Bennett. First, Adam noted that is is common to realize during an interview that there is a mismatch between the candidate and the organization or role. “I always recommend that a candidate does as much research as possible before spending time preparing for an interview for a role they might be mismatched with,” the expert noted. “Often, sites like Glassdoor give a good idea of what the company is like and how they interview.”
And if you realize in an interview that there is a mismatch, Adam says, “It’s best to be honest, explain and seek clarification from the hiring manager.” But he doesn’t recommend immediately cutting the call short. “There could be other opportunities within the organization,” the career expert added. “But there is also no point pretending you are interested in a role that doesn’t suit you.”
We were also curious if Adam would consider the approach that these interviewers took to be a red flag. “Whilst the approach is definitely unconventional, it is not necessarily a red flag for everyone,” he told Bored Panda. “Better transparency over salary would be better for everyone but it’s very rare to find an organization that is completely transparent. Some people wouldn’t mind the approach of testing the response to criticism, but others (as in the case of the post author) don’t respond well to it. In the latter case, clearly the organization is not the right one for them.”
“Overall, it is important for candidates to expect the unexpected in an interview,” the expert added. “Stay calm if things don’t go as planned. And be open and honest with the interviewers if you believe there is a mismatch.”
Love is a tricky thing. One moment you’re feeling goosebumps, the other you’re near blackout drunk admitting you will not love anyone more than your late husband… to you current husband.
This story popped up on Reddit recently because the current husband is now debating whether divorce is the only option. It’s not, but the question had to be asked considering the issue won’t be going away any time soon and feelings were hurt.
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The story is pretty short and straightforward: a couple of 10 years (and 3 kids) got super drunk and talked emotions for a bit until the Mrs admitted she will never love anyone more than she did her late husband from roughly 15 years ago.
Because she was blackout drunk, she doesn’t remember a thing. But that seemed to have sobered the guy up in a moment. And he can’t shake it off now. He’s considering divorce.
Folks online weren’t as quick to suggest that idea just yet, but netizens prompted for seeking out therapy first. While he has the right to feel upset, it’s not a cause to call quits after a decade together. Speaking is the way to go.
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The pain that loss entails is hardly compared to any other. Some might not find the energy, or even purpose, to go through it. But there are ways to go about it that might help.
The key things to focus on in that situation is: to allow yourself to grief as long as needed and in your way; speak about it, be open with expressing your emotions and find a support group; and remember that grief is energy-intensive, and it might drain you, so treat yourself, take a break, and then celebrate the person you loved in between.
There is always a chance, however, of that person coming to idealize the partner. Death has that effect on people—even more so when it’s unexpected and abrupt. While nobody can truly replace someone, going through the same grief process discussed above will help.
It becomes a game of coping with grief and finding comfort through sharing the pain and receiving support from friends and family, accepting what has happened and accepting what is now happening.
So, what are your thoughts on any of this? Share your takes and stories in the comment section below! And if you need more drama, there’s plenty of it around these parts.
Whether or not you change your name after getting married is a personal decision. Some folks love the idea of taking their spouse’s surname. Others join both last names with a handy hyphen. Still, others want to keep their old name because it’s a core part of their identity, and they’re attached to it. But what do you do if you’ve changed your last name and now you’ve gotten divorced?
Redditor u/ThrowRAHappyLiving recently went viral on the r/AITAH online group after opening up about a very delicate situation. Her ex-husband, who recently got engaged again, is now pressuring her to change her last name, years after their divorce. Read on for the story in full. Bored Panda has reached out to the author via Reddit, and we’ll update the article as soon as we hear back from her.
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The author of the story pointed out that she’s had her (now ex) husband’s last name for the past 17 years. It would be a shock for anyone if they were suddenly forced to change their name after nearly two decades.
After so much time, it’s become a core part of your identity: you’ve probably built your social life and career around it. So, it seems unfair to suddenly demand someone make the change. It’s doubly unfair if there’s a written agreement that they can keep the last name after the divorce, like in u/ThrowRAHappyLiving’s case.
What adds even more tension to the entire conflict is that it appears like the ex-husband is putting the feelings of his fiancée over those of the mother of his three children. Divorces do not have to be messy or petty: both ex-partners can be respectful and civil toward each other.
It seems like the new fiancée is making some unreasonable demands as a way of showing that she’s in control of the situation. Though it’s understandable that someone might feel intimidated by their partner’s ex, this doesn’t make it all right to intentionally disrupt their life out of fear, anger, or jealousy.
Or, to put it bluntly, the world won’t stop spinning if there are two women with the same surname. It’s perfectly possible to have a happy, healthy, and meaningful romantic life even when your partner’s ex shares the same name.
Sure, it might be a tad awkward when the entire family gets together during the holidays at first, but it’s nothing a bit of lighthearted humor and a dash of good manners can’t help with. Having the same last name is only a problem if you let it become one.
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Generally speaking, when a couple gets divorced, it’s a good idea to talk about whether or not it would be all right for the person to keep their partner’s surname if they’d changed it. It’s a respectful thing to do, and it shows a willingness to compromise, no matter the decision.
However, once the decision is made, that’s pretty much that. It’s incredibly messy to demand your ex to change their surname back after years and years have passed. It only creates unnecessary drama and is going to hurt a lot of feelings. You should stick to whatever decision you made at the time of the divorce… especially if you got it formalized in writing.
Amicable divorces are certainly possible, but they require a lot of effort from both spouses. Divorces are very emotionally charged in and of themselves. As we’ve covered on Bored Panda earlier, it’s vital for the couple to communicate without blaming each other.
Another important factor is to avoid using one’s children as ‘pawns’ in the divorce. “Remember that they need to be able to love both of you,” a representative from the UK-based relationship support provider ‘Relate’ told us during an earlier interview.
“Creating clear boundaries is another important aspect of the process. Just because you’re parting ways doesn’t mean everything has to be a battleground. Lastly, consider seeking help from a counselor or mediator. You don’t have to do it alone,” they said.
“If an ex-partner is trying to cause emotional or financial harm during or after the divorce proceedings, the ‘right’ way to respond is to protect yourself both emotionally and legally. Furthermore, establish strong support networks among friends, family, or support groups who have experienced similar situations. Remember, it’s okay to ask for help, lean on others, and accept their care.”
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Pictures illuminate the shadows of history, revealing the forgotten people and places that otherwise may have faded into oblivion. They help us make sense of the past and, in turn, allow us to understand the present.
So we at Bored Panda decided it would be a nice idea to explore the subreddit 'Rare Historical Photos' — it has 40,000 members constantly digging through the archives and sharing their best finds. Prepare to be transported through time!
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Even though we admire that one couple who makes parenting look like an easy-peasy task, it’s nice to see parents share the real struggles behind taking care of children.
Whether it’s the comical challenges of changing diapers or the mischievous bath time antics, parents find solace in relatable content online. The “Muddled Up Mummy” Instagram page shares hilarious parenting memes that'll have many nodding in agreement!
Continue scrolling to enjoy some of the funniest posts we found there. And don’t forget to upvote the best ones!
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As many of these memes show, moms and dads feel the pressure to be perfect. It's especially evident when they start comparing themselves to others.
People often find themselves trapped in a cycle of self-doubt. Studies show this constant comparison can lead to feelings of guilt, inadequacy, and anxiety.
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Families need to remember that their journey will have its own twists and turns. Some days, the kitchen will be spotless and school projects will look pinterest-worthy.
Other days? The milk will spill on your favorite rug and the room will be a mess. This is all part of the adventure and there's no one-size-fits-all manual for it!
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Being too strict with themselves and setting rigid standards isn’t good for parents. “Sometimes our demands are top-heavy because we have particular expectations about how things should be done—how well we should be doing things and how happy we should be doing them,” Natalie Dattilo, PhD, a clinical psychologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, was quoted saying.
“These unrealistic expectations increase our load, and they are some of the first things we can take off the plate,” she added.
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Research suggests moms and dads who aim for perfection and pile on the pressure are more likely to hit burnout mode. It’s essential they find creative and practical ways to reduce stress while navigating through these uncharted waters.
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Memes like these can be a surprising source of support during such testing times. What makes them so impactful is their ability to create a sense of belonging for parents who might otherwise feel isolated in their struggles.
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It feels good to know that you are not the only one experiencing these uncertainties and worries. These hilarious internet jokes serve as a mirror to the everyday realities of parenthood. Whether it’s potty training or dodging veggies launched across the room, families across the globe face similar chaos while raising kids.
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As people from around the world exchange their experiences, advice, and encouragement, it fosters a sense of community and shared understanding. After all, it’s easier to laugh at ourselves when we know others share our pain.
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This form of digital communication not only captures the chaos and hurdles but also offers support and insight into these challenges. Such memes often share hacks and tricks to deal with common parenting issues.
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Studies highlight that humorous content gives people a good laugh, allowing them to relax and be more receptive to new approaches to common problems.
Parenting is an emotionally taxing journey and memes act as the perfect mini-mental health breaks. They provide laughter and a sense of belonging, which are important for emotional well-being.
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You are not alone in this unpredictable journey of raising children. Dive into our treasure trove of parenting memes for some giggles.
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The internet is home to many of skilled people. From woodworkers and jewelers to comics artists and beyond, it's the platform to show off what you've been practicing and connect with audiences from all over the world.
But with so much content, we need someone to curate it. Luckily, the subreddit 'Top Talent' is on a mission to showcase the best of the best. It has 2.9 million members collecting footage of the coolest things humans can do, inspiring awe and admiration for everyone who visits them.
Continue scrolling to explore it all, including our conversation with Manhattan psychotherapist and performance coach Jonathan Alpert. You'll find it nestled in between the images.
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In recent years, talks about personal accomplishments have been increasingly echoing the term growth mindset. According to the idea, it's the constant, incremental improvement that leads to success.
In other words, if you focus on perfecting the process instead of chasing results, the latter will naturally follow as a byproduct of your dedication.
So if you started working on a new project with expensive materials and little room for mistakes, it could be helpful to break down the task into smaller, manageable steps, providing yourself with opportunities to learn and improve along the way.
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"All too often people when preparing for an event or performance think about all that could go wrong," psychotherapist and performance coach Jonathan Alpert told Bored Panda. "That only muddies their mindset, interfering with focus, and distracts them."
"Instead, focus on strengths — what do you bring to the event or performance? — that is the many weeks or even years of preparation, and the desire to achieve success, and expertise," the author of 'Be Fearless: Change Your Life in 28 Days' added.
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Alpert, who works with many elite performers and leaders, suggests to "play it out in your mind and visualize the steps you will take on your big day."
"When you start to doubt yourself that only destabilizes your belief in yourself. Think of your belief as a table top with four legs. When you feel doubtful it is the equivalent of going over that table, grabbing a leg, and shaking it — it will make that table top (belief) less strong and less stable because you introduce negative thoughts into your mindset," he explained.
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However, it's not just the preparation for and your performance that matter. You can also incorporate rituals or practices after you're done with it to improve further.
"It's not a bad idea to review your performance and try to understand what went well and what areas to work on," Alpert said.
"A performance can be diagnostic in some ways as it reveals what can be done to improve your game. Don't see any area of deficiency as a weakness, but rather as an opportunity for improvement that will make you stronger."
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For centuries, people have been getting up and commuting, or retreating to a room to work. Some of the earliest evidence of humans laboring away in “offices” dates back to 16th-century paintings.
For some, this may come naturally. However, many employees struggle with motivation while confined between four walls for eight hours a day, five days a week.
Perhaps today is one of those days when you just don’t feel like working and need a brief break from being a girl boss or a hustle bro. If so, Bored Panda has you covered with some of the most relatable and chucklesome memes the Facebook group “Work Meme Of The Day” has to offer. So kick back and scroll down, because most likely that email isn’t going anywhere!
While you’re at it, make sure to check out a conversation with organizational psychologist and career counselor Dr. Sylvia Broetje and Melissa Doman, organizational psychologist and author of Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work, who kindly agreed to tell us more about lack of motivation at work.
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Organizational psychologist Mellisa Doman tells us that many things can contribute to a lack of motivation at work. She says, “It can range from having high-stress levels that push you into 'bare minimum; I'm in auto-pilot mode to survive', to a lack of connection to the purpose and mission of your organization, to not enjoying your work itself, to feeling demotivated by bad leadership or not being recognized for your value."
Feeling unmotivated at work can come from so many different reasons because every situation and individual is unique.”
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Meanwhile, organizational psychologist and career counselor Dr. Sylvia Broetje mentions several additional factors, one of them being unclear or unrealistic goals. A person might feel confused about where to start and which tasks to work on because the course of action is unclear or there’s too much to do, this way demotivating them.
She also indicates the lack of control and autonomy. “It's difficult to feel ownership over your tasks if you are being micro-managed, you feel like you aren't being trusted, and you can't organize how to do your own work.”
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Additionally, lack of recognition can also affect motivation levels, as one may feel that their efforts or results aren’t valued. The negative work environment also contributes to this, as Broetje explains, ”It's hard to do good work if you don't feel accepted and supported by your colleagues and supervisors. As humans, we are social animals, and we need good relationships in order to do well.”
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Doman emphasizes that if a person feels unmotivated at work, it’s important to find out the reasons why. Otherwise, unmanaged feelings can potentially grow and unwantedly impact other areas of work or life.
“Feeling unmotivated may seem ‘harmless', but just because something isn't in your face to the point where it shocks you to address it doesn't mean it's not doing some potential damage to your self-esteem, self-efficacy, resilience, or professional drive in the background,” she adds.
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Meanwhile, Broetje believes that pushing through and keeping working when a person is lacking motivation can be beneficial in the short term. “I would even say that motivation often kicks in AFTER you start working. The important thing is to get started.”
She even kindly shares a strategy that might get you going in moments when you don’t want to. “If you find yourself procrastinating a lot, the Pomodoro technique can be really helpful. Set a timer for 25 minutes of work, followed by a 5-minute break. Most tasks are bearable when you only have to do them for 25 minutes. Repeat. What often happens is that after two or three cycles of this, you have found your stride and don't even want to take the 5-minute break anymore.”
If you’re interested in more ways to up your productivity levels, she has created the "Good Work" worksheet, which you can check out on her website.
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However, she agrees that it’s best to find the root of the problem when a lack of motivation overstays its welcome. “Some questions to consider are: Was the work originally motivating? What changed? Are you lacking motivation overall or only at work? What makes you excited? What could be draining your energy? The tasks? The people you work with? Overwork? Also, see the demotivators above.”
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She also mentions that journaling and talking to friends, families, or trusted colleagues can be helpful in such moments, as can the support of a professional, like a career counselor, who aids in managing the current situation, identifying opportunities for change, or exploring whether the career or job is right for you.
During times when motivation levels are low, it’s important to remember that everyone struggles from time to time. Doman comforts us by saying, “It's so common and normal! If you feel that way, the last thing you need to do is be hard on yourself.”
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In addition, Broetje advises acknowledging such a difficult time. “Set yourself smaller, realistic goals and reward yourself with little things when you've accomplished them, e.g., make yourself a cup of tea after two hours of good work. Take regular breaks that allow you to switch off from work. This is really critical for recovery. If you work a desk job, do something very different to recharge. For example, go for a walk, lie on the sofa and listen to music, cook, etc."
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It also might be a good idea to take a look at your overall lifestyle. “Are you getting enough sleep? Eating well? Getting some exercise? This might not be the time to make major lifestyle changes but try to practice good self-care. Getting support from family, friends, or a professional can also help you navigate this time,” she concludes.
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Windows are great for a lot of reasons. They allow us to take in light and, as a bonus, it warms our homes. They can be opened ever so slightly so that fresh air can enter in case your brother is gassy. Best of all, it provides us with a glimpse into what life is like outside the box of an apartment. Life we can’t help but admire.
But then you get lucky.
There are folks who struck gold and snapped a picture of a one-of-a-kind view through their window. And then they shared it with the rest of the world. And now you’re here, so scroll on and take a second to admire the view.
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While this incarnation doesn’t deal with a particular source of view admirers and their content, there’s definitely a handful of places to seek out dedicated views through the window.
And those places can be quite numerous. One of the original view appreciation groups on Facebook has a community of 2.1 million members. So, yeah, it’s a big deal.
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But, what’s the big deal? It’s just a view, right?
Blasphemy.
A view provides something that both the romantic as well as the pragmatic can certainly get behind. And that is… well… a view. But in one sense, it’s pleasant aesthetics and in another, it’s higher property value.
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In the most general sense, having a visually appealing environment means having a visually obvious bump in property value.
Potential buyers might have sentimental or emotional ties with certain areas or natural archetypes that might just sway them into buying it without needing to actually sell it to them. As such, it can justify the increased price tag.
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However, a view does not equal another view and views can differ wildly. Among them, the likes of coastal properties, hillside homes and houses overlooking bodies of water (e.g. lakes or rivers) are often in high demand. If not for the beauty, then for the peace and quiet that often comes with it. And since there aren’t that many properties with such… properties, then the price grows exponentially higher.
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Today’s trends suggest that the most sought out properties are mostly natural landscapes, such as sea views, mountain ranges, and park or green spaces. However, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and to some city skylines are just as good. Just imagine, tall skyscrapers and urban aesthetics showing off the achievements of human civilization, lighting up the night sky (and creating light pollution along the way). Glorious.
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So, how much in demand are views among people? The PurpleBricks estate agency suggests that 4 of 5 people (82%) would be willing to throw an extra $88,000 for a property that would include a view. So, long story short, a view is worth nearly $90K.
But we’re not done yet.
For those who don’t see money as an obstacle, 1 in 10 of them would gladly pay upwards of $250,000 for a dream view. That’s actually enough to buy a proper home in some states.
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And there’s also a gender bias involved in it. On average, men were willing to spend around $95,100 for a property with a dream view whereas women maxed out at nearly $89,000. So, an average of $6,000 difference.
The lowest folks went with paying extra for a view roughly $6,300 (15% of potential buyers) and nearly a fifth (18%) said they wouldn’t pay anything extra for it.
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Ultimately, it boils down to personal choice. While houses are more than just bricks and mortar with a view. Each sees something for themselves in it—whether it’s the tranquility of the solitude of a location, or the ability to see the waves crash in the distance. The view is a personal thing, and so there is no objective number one could place on the price tag. It’s the buyer who determines how much all of this is worth to them. But in most cases, it’s worth a lot.
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So, what would you pay for a view? Do you need one at all, or is it something that you’re eagerly awaiting to get once the real estate market makes it possible? Share your takes and stories in the comment section below!
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