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19 People Share the Embarrassing Moments That Are Bound to Haunt Them Forever

Let Me Show You an Easier Way to Use Your Cheese Grater

There are two truths when it comes to grating cheese for recipes and the like: First, freshly grated cheese tastes and melts way better than the pre-shredded stuff you buy in the bag, and second, I absolutely hate grating cheese. It makes my wrist hurt, I often scrape my knuckles, and it takes forever (relatively)....

Lifeguards in Los Angeles Can Make More Than $350K a Year

I’m from the Midwest, so when I think about lifeguards, what comes to mind is teenagers who compete on their school’s swim teams and who also earn some summer cash watching over kids (and adults) at the local swimming holes. It turns out that on the coasts, though, policing the oceans can be an actual...

Smart-Ass Dad Had the Best Response to His Son Needing Signed Permission to Read “Fahrenheit 451”

Our kids bring permission slips home for all sorts of things, and sometimes we really don’t even bother to read them before penning our name and moving on – but thank goodness Daily Show writer Daniel Radosh makes a habit of reading what he’s signing, especially when it comes from his son, Milo. tfw your...

13 Of The Funniest Things We’ve Seen Lately

I don’t know about you, but almost everyone I know could really use a laugh. The whole world is down and out and exhausted in general, and while the internet is often good for more of the same bs, it is also occasionally the best place to be if you need a smile. So, without...

Here’s Why Time Feels Different During the Holidays

The holidays are a fun blur of family reunions, gatherings, workplace end of the year dinners, food, and fun. Then, January 2nd comes along and makes us feel like the holidays slipped past us in a curious haze. Why does this happen? Well, holidays can change our perception of time. Part of this is because people...

People Shared Their Funny and Bizarre Childhood Beliefs

We have so many influences in our lives when we’re kids and we have information coming at us from all angles. Our parents, siblings, friends, and classmates all filled our heads with wild and crazy stuff…and some of us had it worse than others… Are you ready to take a trip down Memory Lane? People...

What’s the Best Way to Look Smart When You’re Not? Here’s What People Said.

I can’t wait to hear the responses to this question! Because I need all the help I can get, folks… So let’s hear what AskReddit users think are the best ways to look smart when you’re really not. Start now! 1. Good tips. “The smartest people I know aren’t embarrassed when they don’t know something....

This Map of the Cost of a Date Night in Each State Shows That Maybe You Can Put a Price on Love

Have you been on any dates lately? The money can really add up. Recently, I took a girl out for a nice meal (Sonic Drive-In) and then to a free Bingo Extravaganza at the local Knights of Columbus Hall. I wonder why I haven’t heard back from her yet… Anyway, the point is that dating...

7 Things to Keep in Mind When Spending Time with Someone Observing Ramadan

The 9th month in the Islamic calendar is considered a holy month; it is the time when Muslims around the world observe Ramadan. The observance revolves around the idea of restraint (akin to Lent or Yom Kippur), and it is most typically observed by fasting during daylight hours and feasting (or just eating) at night....

Temporary Housing Arrangement Sours Fast When Landlord Starts Stealing From the Tenant

Plenty of us have been in less-than-awesome living arrangements. Maybe you were stuck in an unsafe apartment, or had loud neighbors, or even had to deal with a terrible landlord. Whatever the specifics, if you’ve been there… then you know how much it sucks. One man shared his own experience with a terrible landlord recently,...

14 People’s Thoughts on Why the Body Positive Movement Is More Focused on Weight Than Physical Deformities

For many people, the body positive movement has been a godsend. For too long, society in general – and some professions, like the medical field, specifically – have made it really, really hard to be happy living as someone perceived as being “overweight.” This questioner wants to know why we’re more focused on making fat...

Teenager Asks if She’s Wrong for Telling Her Dad That His Girlfriend Didn’t Buy Her a Starbucks Drink. Is She a Jerk?

I’ll tell you one thing: if someone is supposed to get me coffee and they don’t follow through, we’re gonna have some serious issues. We’re talking about COFFEE here, people! But I have a feeling this story runs a little bit deeper than just Starbucks… Read on to see what exactly went down in this...

13 People Share the Worst Things You Can Do That Are Still Legal

It would be nice if we lived in a perfect world, but you and I both know that’s just not reality. In fact, there are all kinds of unfair things that happen in the world and yet they are totally, absolutely 100% legal. These responses might get you a little worked up… AskReddit users talked...

12 People Share What They Think Is Normal at 3 P.M. But Terrifying at 3 A.M.

I think that hearing your dog bark at 3 in the morning is pretty darn scary. 3 p.m.? No big deal at all, totally normal stuff. But in the middle of the night? That’s not something you want to hear… Now let’s see what folks had to say about this on AskReddit. 1. Uh oh…...