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13 People Who Are Friends With “The Quiet Kid” Share What They Wish Other People Knew About Them

Were you “the quiet kid” in school? Or maybe you were friends with that person? Whatever the case, there’s at least one in every school and you know exactly what I’m talking about, don’t you? What was your experience with “the quiet kid”? AskReddit users shared their stories. 1. A love story. “I married the...

12 Deaf People Talk About the Last Things They Remember Hearing

I’ve often thought about whether I’d choose to be deaf or blind if I was faced with that prospect. And I think I’d have to choose blindness, even though that would obviously be terrible. But not being able to hear anything? It just sounds so awful to me. What’s the last thing you remember hearing...

12 People Share How They Start Conversations With Folks They Want to Be Friends With

I never thought I’d say this, but the older I get, the harder it is to make friends. And, for some people, it can be hard to approach people and get to know them no matter how old you are. But we’re gonna try to help you out in that department today. How do you...

17 Stories of People Assuming Somebody Was Dumb and Opinion Backfiring Spectacularly

People are wild, y’all. We meet each other, have conversations, pass like ships in the night, and yes, make assumptions about others we know hardly at all. Sometimes we assume correctly, sometimes not, but before you assume the person you’re speaking to is stupid, you might want to consider how that assumption might blow back...

16 Chefs Confess The Menu Item They Absolutely Hate Making

Every job has its upsides and downsides, and even if you’ve found a career that you really love, there are bound to be aspects of the work that really aren’t the best (or aren’t your favorite). That goes for chefs, too, but you probably don’t consider their feelings when you choose a menu item and...

18 People Describe the Coincidence That Made Them Question Everything They Knew

Over the course of our lives, most days go down pretty much like we expected them to. We wake up, we grab coffee, we work and talk to some people and love on our family, we go to bed and get ready to do it all over again. Sometimes, though, a coincidence so bizarre happens...

12 People Dish on the Bosses Who Made Them Cry

Work is hard enough, but what about when work makes you cry? I’ve had customers and coworkers make me cry in the past, but when it’s your boss? That’s when you know it’s bad–and probably time to look for a new gig literally anywhere else. Here are 12 people’s confessions about crying because of the...

Is This Guy Wrong For Refusing To Watch His Roommate’s Child

Kids are not everyone’s bag. That’s obvious, and why people are allowed to choose when and how many and whether they have children of their own. What happens, though, when someone leaves their child with you even though you have repeatedly told them that you are not interested in babysitting outside of true emergencies? This...

Is This Woman Wrong For Cutting Off Her In-Laws Over Her Husband’s Ex?

Marriage and relationships are hard, and when it comes to in-laws, they can sometimes make things even worse. And while our lives are complicated once we’re together, we also have to remember that everyone had lives before they met their spouses, too. This man has female friends and a new wife, and with the exception of one of...

12 Island Vacations You Can Take Without a Passport

Everyone is looking to get away these days – rightfully so – but what if you want to check out an awesome island spot without having to travel halfway around the world, or renew your passport to get there. If that sounds like your jam, here are 12 awesome island vacation spots you could skip...

10 Neighbors Describe Their Hilariously Close Encounters of the Awkward Kind

When I lived in my last apartment, I never really got to know my neighbors. But I definitely got to HEAR one of them plenty. I was awoken on many a night by their amorous encounters, and used to imagine taping a note to the front door suggesting that if she was THAT loud she...

12 Siblings Share Their Thoughts on Not Being the Favorite Child

Most parents swear that they don’t play favorites. I’m sure most of the time they think that’s true. But most siblings would argue that there is, in fact, a favorite, and for a variety of reasons. Those reasons, however, can reveal a complex set of family dynamics. Here’s what 12 siblings have to say about...

Why the New 8K Televisions Are Actually a Waste of Money

We live in a world where bigger is better and less is definitely not more, which is the theory that almost every company trying to sell you something seems to bank on when marketing new products. Our electronics have improved by leaps and bounds in the past decade, but what if they’re actually outstripping what...

Person Asks if They’re a Jerk for Leaving a Bad Restaurant Review Because They Wouldn’t Remake the Food

The restaurant industry sure has changed since the invention of online reviews like Yelp, don’t you think? Back in the day, you had to rely on word of mouth and recommendations from people if you wanted to try a new place. But the whole game has changed and now anyone can get online and write...