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81 Interesting Statistics

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 05:00:58 +0200

This post is basically a tribute to the sometimes undeservedly underrated branch of science known as statistics, which is all about collecting, analyzing, presenting, and interpreting data. From governmental census data to financial data and planning, business, sports and weather forecasting and much more, statistics is used in virtually every aspect of our lives.

It keeps us informed and in touch with current events by giving a unique perspective on facts and their relation with each other.

So in order to show us all how it was not worth it to skip stats class back in high school, we are diving into some of the most interesting threads on Reddit where people shared the most intriguing, random and mind-blowing statistics. Get yourself a cuppa and enjoy this entertaining bunch of random data below!

#1

So far, 46 people have [passed away] by lawn mowers in the U.S. this year. 46.

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#2

There is a fence in Australia that stretches the equivalent distance of London to New York.

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#3

90% of people live in the northern hemisphere

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#4

The first cities started around 12,000 years ago. The first evidence of writing started 6,000 years ago. Humanity appeared 200,000 years ago in its current form. So 94% of the time we've been on the planet happened before we had cities, and 97% before we had writing.

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#5

More [lives are taken away] by vending machines than by sharks.

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#6

F1 drivers lose around 5kg of weight every race.

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#7

95% of the ocean and 99% of the oceans floor remains unexplored

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#8

It takes an individual photon several millenia to go from the center to the surface of the sun.

Then it takes only 8 minutes to reach Earth, and a couple days at most to leave the solar system.

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#9

One million seconds is less than 11 days.

One billion seconds is more than 31 years.

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#10

I've posted this before on a similar thread, but..

Had an Economics Professor blow my mind with this. Most people think of millions, billions and trillions relatively similarly. They are huge numbers and when talking about money not very many people really ever have to account with numbers that high to see the incredible difference between each. I think this does a great job of breaking it down.

If you made **$1/second**, you'd be really really rich. At that rate, you would make:

**$60** in 1 minute

**$3600** in 1 hour

**$86,400** in 1 day

**$1 Million ($1,000,000)** in 11.574 days

**$1 Billion ($1,000,000,000)** in 31.7 years

**$1 Trillion ($1,000,000,000,000)** in 31,709 years

For one person who makes a Million dollars every 12 days to pay off the US National Debt (21.461 Trillion according to www.usdebtclock.org), it would take over **680,506 years.**

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#11

Late to the party, but:

Feral cats in Australia [take out] around 377 million birds per year.

That's more than one million birds per day.

One million. Per day.

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#12

The Vatican has 2.3 popes per square mile.

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#13

There are more possible combinations to shuffle a deck of cards than there are atoms on earth... and if you started shuffling a new combination every second starting at the big bang, you'd still be shuffling right now...

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#14

The percentage of the Chinese population living in extreme poverty (living below 1.90$ a day) went from over 80% in the early 80's to 1.4% in 2014. In fact, it was still 23.1% just 10 years before that, in 2004. It's the most massive lift out of extreme poverty in world history.

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#15

If the earth was the size of a basketball then the atmosphere would be about as thick as a coat of paint. The only thing that separates us from the cold, harsh, vacuum of space is this comparably tiny layer of gasses that are held in place by gravity.

Another interesting one is that the only thing preventing the Earth from becoming a barren rock not unlike Mars is the fact we still have a molten core that generates a magnetic field that shields the atmosphere from being swept away by the solar wind. When the core eventually stops spinning it's game over.

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#16

In the year 8000 B.C. there were 5 million humans on Earth.

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#17

Ants have a larger biomass than humans.

#18

Klay Thompson scored 60 points in an NBA game while only dribbling the basketball 11 times.. Or Wilt Chamberlin averaging 48.5 minutes per game for an ENTIRE NBA season.. NBA games are only 48 minutes long. That means he had to play every minute of every game plus whatever games went into overtime. Bamboozling.

#19

Guns save more lives than they take, and the United States doesn’t have the highest *rate* of mass shootings... Norway does.

#20

99% of the wild African grey parrot population had disappeared since 1992. Solely due to the illegal trapping for the pet trade.
Indian and nepalese vulture populations have declined by 99% since 2000 due to diclofenac poisoning.

#21

In 1988, 8 of the 10 largest companies (by market cap) were Japanese and the largest company in Japan was bigger than the 6 biggest US companies combined.

#22

African-American males make up ~6% of the population in the US yet commit ~50% of the homicides. We are completely unwilling to address uncomfortable facts honestly. Racism exists but is insufficient to explain the troubling statistics in the black community. Blaming all the issues facing African-Americans on racism and oppression is counterproductive and will lead to more needless black deaths.

http://www.factsareracist.com

https://www.acsh.org/news/2017/08/10/african-american-homicide-rate-nearly-quadruple-national-average-11680

#23

[Support for interracial marriage became the majority shortly after **1995.**](https://news.gallup.com/poll/163697/approve-marriage-blacks-whites.aspx)

[Among Republicans, 28% still oppose interracial marriage as of March 2018 (pg 92), the worst demographic for this statistic by a margin of 8%](https://d25d2506sfb94s.cloudfront.net/cumulus_uploads/document/y3tke5cxwy/econTabReport.pdf)

Overall, 17% still oppose interracial marriage.

Likewise, 68% of Republicans oppose gay relationships (not marriage); the second worst demographic being people over the age of 65, at 55%.

Overall, 43% of americans still oppose same-sex relationships.

#24

The leading cause of death among pregnant women in the United States is being murdered, and most often by a current or former romantic partner.
https://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20010320/number-1-cause-of-death-in-pregnant-women-murder

#25

90%+ of congress members are multi-millionaires

#26

If you picked a random Swede and a random Canadian, the Swede would be more likely to speak English than the Canadian.

#27

There are more prisons than colleges in the US.

#28

Only one in five Italians have a college degree.

#29

If the oldest living person is 115 years old, then 116 years ago there was a totally different set of humans on earth.

#30

92% of Downs Syndrome foetus' are aborted once detected by screening (in Europe).

#31

You have a better chance at winning the Powerball jackpot than dying of a shark attack.

#32

Cleopatra lived closer to the invention of the iPhone than to the building of the great pyramids.

#33

15% of Google searches every day have never been searched before, this has trended the last 15 years source

#34

The population of the world has doubled since the mid 70's.

#35

80% of Soviet males born in 1923 didn’t survive WWII.

#36

The Earths mass is only made up by 0.006% water.

#37

California's water distribution system loses 228 billion gallons annually, enough water to supply Los Angeles for a year. The state is experiencing severe drought.

#38

Astronomer here! One that has blown my mind is statistically it is now believed that every star has extrasolar planets around it. It turns out every one near us does, at least. At the very worst case, Kepler has shown that 70% of all stars have a planet orbiting its parent star at Earth's distance or closer.

Further, per the Kepler mission data it is now believed 17% of all stars have an Earth-sized planet around it.

I mean, we knew there were a lot, but this means there's at least a trillion planets in our own Milky Way galaxy. The thought makes me giddy!

#39

The bible is the most shoplifted book in history.

#40

40% of Americans cannot afford a $400 USD emergency.

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#41

The [take out] radius of a neutron star quake. Keep in mind that the richter scale is log based and a neutron star quake has been recorded as high as an equivalent 34 and would cause mass extinction to a radius of 10 light years. The distance from the earth to the sun is one AU. The distance from earth to pluto is about 40 AU. Earth to the farthest object in our solar system (the edges of the oort cloud at 120,000 AU) is roughly 1.87 lightyears. A neutron star quake would exterminate all life in all directions a little over 5 times the entire distance of our solar system. This all from a neutron star’s surface adjusting by a few micrometers in less than .000001 of a second. The earthquake that leveled San Fran and [took away] thousands of people in the early 20th century was a 7.4. Cool, now imagine a quake with destructive energy about 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 stronger.

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#42

If Wayne Gretzky never scored a single goal, he would still be the NHL’s all time point leader.

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#43

There are more State Farm agencies than McDonalds in the US. Learned that when I started working for them.

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#44

1/4 children in the United States are overweight

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#45

Someone in the world [passes away] of starvation or malnutrition every three seconds.

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#46

In the field of psychology, women outnumber men 2:1. Not mind-blowing, but kinda interesting

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#47

In the US if you do the following 3 things:

1. Graduate High School
2. Get and keep *any* job
3. Don't have a child out of wedlock

You have a 75% chance of being in the middle class and a *98%* chance of living above the poverty line.

https://www.brookings.edu/opinions/three-simple-rules-poor-teens-should-follow-to-join-the-middle-class/

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#48

1 in 4 people in the UK suffer from a mental health issue.

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#49

4/3 of americans don't know fractions.

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#50

More infuriating than mind-blowing, but a commonly shared “statistic” is that 80% of women who make at least 6 figures do so through direct sales marketing, aka, MLMs or pyramid schemes, like Mary Kay, Amway, and Herbalife.

The *actual* statistic is that 80% of *people* who make at least 6 figures *through MLMs* are women. There’s only about 200 of them, and they’re all at the top of their respective pyramids, but the first statistic is commonly used to try and entice new people into the company.

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#51

Only 2 percent of people truly enjoy their jobs. The rest are in it to eat. So the next time you hear some a*****e on TEDTalk tell you to follow your dreams and your passions, remember that he is probably part of that very small percentage of people who have that luxury to fail.

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#52

6.5 out of 10 black kids grow up in a single parent home. For you non stats people, you can read that as 13 out of 20 kids.

This stat only applies to US.

#53

Among a random group of 23 people, theres a 50% chance two of them share the same birthday

#54

During the battle of the Somme in WW1, the British Army lost 20,000 men...on the first day.

Whole generations and towns were wiped out in the space of hours

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#55

The average number of legs, for humans, is less than 2.

#56

CPR is only effective 5-8% of the time without immediate defibrillation. So if your heart stops and there isn't an AED within about 3-5 mins of you you're probably going to [pass away].

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#57

Half of the people in human history who lived to age 65 are alive today.

#58

The distance from the bottom of the Marinara Trench to the top of Mt. Everest is only 12.31 miles.

#59

Around half of all trans people attempt suicide at least once

Also something like 1/3 of women with mental disabilities are sexually assaulted

Edit: so about the trans statistic this does not imply that being trans is a mental illness!! The shocking part is how awful and widespread transphobia is, and it’s consequences.

#60

8% of Mongolians are direct descendants of Genghis Khan.
Worldwide, .5% of the population, or 1 in 200, are direct descendants.

Edited: My mistake, 0.5% not .05%.

#61

8% of people pronounce Wi-Fi as wiffy...8%. I don't know who you are, but I will find you...

#62

Over 800 people die from being strangled by their bedsheets.

#63

That sharks have been on this earth for some 450 million years. 450 Million Fucking Years!

#64

20% OR MORE of pregnancies end in miscarriage. 20% is just "known pregnancies" and doesn't take into account all the women who just think "oh, my period was a day late, weird" without realizing they've actually had a very early miscarriage.

That is stunningly high compared to what we've been led to believe. If you think of all the women you know who either have or have tried to have children, there's an excellent chance that several of them have had a miscarriage before.

When you realize exactly how common it is, it makes it that much more sad that it is so stigmatized. If we talked about it more, maybe it wouldn't catch so many people off guard.

#65

The battle of Stalingrad alone claimed significantly more lives than all the US servicemen killed in our nation's entire history.

#66

All the planets in the solar system could fit between earth and the moon.

#67

The average person in canada has a higher net worth than the average person in the USA. The median income for canadians is about twice the median income for americans.

#68

I go to one of the top universities in the US, and I recently found out that 45% of our student population is in the top 5%, wealth-wise. I most definitely am not, and it made a lot of sense but was incredibly disheartening at the same time.

#69

"Stanley and Brodsky estimated that as many as 75% of patients with borderline personality disorder make at least one nonlethal suicide attempt, and even higher percentages of patients, especially of hospitalized patients, engage in self-injurious behavior."

#70

Since 1874, there have been 10 recorded [shark attacks in Canada.](http://www.sharkattackdata.com/place/canada)

#71

Statistically, the biggest beneficiary of Affirmative Action college admissions policies have been White women, not minorities, because gender discrimination is included in the policy.

#72

If the whole of existence since the Big Bang were collapsed into [one year](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmic_Calendar#/media/File%3ACosmic_Calendar.png), modern humans developed at 8 minutes to midnight and Columbus landed in the New World 1.2 seconds before midnight. Kind of puts it all in perspective.

#73

465 acid attacks in London in 2017

https://edition.cnn.com/2018/01/26/europe/london-acid-attacks-2017-intl/index.html

#74

90% of Native Americans were wiped out due to diesease

#75

It takes more energy to brute force a bitcoin private key using a perfectly efficient system, than exists in the universe.

#76

"The wars in [the Democratic Republic of Congo] have claimed nearly the same number of lives as having a 9/11 every single day for 360 days, the genocide that struck Rwanda in 1994, the ethnic cleansing that overwhelmed Bosnia in the mid-1990s, the genocide that took place in Darfur, the number of people killed in the great tsunami that struck Asia in 2004, and the number of people who died in Hiroshima and Nagasaki -- all combined and then doubled."

http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/27/opinion/congo-war-ignored-vava-tampa/

#77

The existence of the T-Rex is closer in time to today than it is to the existence of the Stegosaurus.

#78

Only 35% of people in the UK know what to do to save an unconscious person's life.

Source: St John's Ambulance in the UK

#79

The Willis Tower in Chicago has 104 elevators.

#80

That Scott Steiner had a 66 and 2/3rds chance at beating Samoa Joe and Kurt angle at TNA Sacrifice.

#81

Greater Tokyo has a larger population than Canada.

"Am I A Jerk For Saying My Brother And Future SIL’s Wedding Is Not Worth The Expense After RSVPing ‘No’?”

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 05:00:52 +0200

Let’s face facts, Pandas, weddings are expensive. When you start counting up all the gorgeous things you want to see at your celebration of love—from the floral arrangements to the fairy lights in the trees—you might realize that you should’ve started saving a few years earlier. However, we usually hear about the expenses, the lavishness, and the budgeting opportunities from the marrying couple’s point of view. It’s time to take a peek at how costly things can get for the guests to attend.

A redditor revealed to the AITA online community why she decided to RSVP ‘no’ to her brother and sister-in-law’s wedding, and it’s a real peek behind the scenes into how money problems can test even the strongest family relationships. Read on for the OP’s full story, how internet users reacted, and then tell us whether you think the woman was right or wrong to refuse to attend her brother’s out-of-state wedding.

Weddings can be expensive to organize, but they’re also costly to attend. Especially if the happy couple is very demanding

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A woman, who is very close to her brother, shared why she decided to skip his wedding. It all came down to her sister-in-law’s behavior

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The wedding services industry is absolutely massive. In the United States alone, the market size of the industry was a whopping $57.9 billion in 2022. However, in recent years, it’s shrunk a bit. Over the past 5 years, the size of the industry has actually declined by 6.3%. However, this year, it has grown by 2.1% so far. The Covid-19 pandemic has definitely made its impact over the past couple of years, however, it doesn’t explain the drop from 2017 till 2019.

The flight, the gifts, the new clothes… not to mention all the ‘freebies’ that the bride-to-be demanded of the OP, they all added up. So much so that the redditor decided to be true to her feelings and not attend the wedding. It was simply not worth the expense to her. Especially considering her sister-in-law’s [cough cough] peculiar behavior when it came to throwing some of the prep expenses her way.

The AITA community was very sympathetic to the author of the post. In their opinion, the happy couple was acting a tad too entitled. It was also a mystery why the OP wasn’t invited to the bride or groom parties, considering the number of requests for help. It’s all just very odd. And the entire situation suggests that the bride might have wanted an incredibly lavish, fairytale-like wedding, but may not have actually had the means to make her wish come true. Either that or there are some very confusing feelings and low-key resentment that she has towards her husband’s sister.

According to a study done by The Knot, the average cost of being a wedding guest in 2021 was $460, roughly $30 more than in 2019.

If the wedding was local, the cost came down to just $270. However, those driving out of town could end up spending as much as $660 on average… though that pales in comparison to guests who had to fly: they spent an average of $1,270. Meanwhile, wedding gifts (a part of all of these calculations), cost roughly $160.

Keep in mind that things are bound to get even more expensive as worries about inflation and rising prices continue to haunt, well, pretty much everyone. But that shouldn’t detract from the happiness of occasions like weddings. We all just need to be more creative and flexible in how we approach things, both as guests and as those tying the knot.

The OP shared some more of her thoughts in the comments of her post

Meanwhile, here’s how other people felt about the family drama

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51 People Are Sharing What Annoying New Rule They Had To Follow Thanks To One ‘Stupid’ Person Who Totally Blew It

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 05:00:28 +0200

It only takes one clueless dude or dudette to do something so silly others have to pay for it. You probably remember it from the early school days when the teacher would give the whole class extra homework if that one little daredevil was disturbing the class. No wonder they’d be the least liked person in the entire school, and that’s something you don’t just get rid of easily.

Such cases of group punishment, whether by establishing a new rule or by giving a task, are unsurprisingly a very relatable experience. So we looked at a couple of Reddit threads where people shared their frustration with that one person who made things go downhill for a bunch of people, so scroll down through the stories below. Also, make sure to share your own similar experiences in the comment section below!

#1

My fourth grade teacher allowed us to chew gum in class. He said that if he found evidence of misuse, like sticking it under desktop, he would ban chewing gum. One kid stuck it on a window sill and ruined it for all of us.

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Bored Panda reached out to professor Jeffrey Thomas, student engagement leader and lecturer in behavior management at University Of Tasmania to find out more about group punishment, which punishes a group of people for the actions of one or more unidentified culprits. Thomas explained that we see this frequently in the school system where a teacher may require all students to stay in at lunchtime because one student did not follow a class rule.

Sometimes the punishment can be applied to a whole school community, Thomas told us. “For example, not being allowed to go on an excursion because rubbish was left in the yard. It is a technique that has been around ever since schools have existed and is based on the understanding of behaviorism –the idea that you can modify a person’s behavior through the introduction of external factors,” he explained.

#2

We used to play our own music at the store. Well, someone plays explicit music with customers on the floor. No more music at work.

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#3

We are not allowed to wear trash bags as rain coats since someone forgot to cut arm holes and couldn't catch themselves when they fell down.

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In terms of punishment, the professor argues, the external factors are designed to be so unpleasant that the person will not carry out the same behavior in the future. “At an individual level, common classroom punishments could include detentions, cleaning, or missing out on activities that other students enjoy.”

On the other hand, strategies of group punishment are morally and educationally questionable. However, “it is possible to gain short term compliance through the threat of punishment,” Thomas said and added that “in group punishment, the culprit’s actions result in them – and everyone else in the group – being punished.” According to the professor, in this way, students realize that they are the reason for their peers’ punishment and that idea of the associated social harm aims to be the unpleasant external factor that will modify their future behavior.

#4

When I was in middle school, I used to play MTG or Yugioh with friends during lunch. Some jackass decided it would be fun to grab my cards while I was in the middle of a game, run to the bathroom, and toss them in the toilet. I brought the issue up to the principal. He responded by banning all trading cards.
Wow, way to punish the victim.

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#5

I worked for a company that micromanaged the s**t out of its employees. About 8 of us were in a large section together, with individual work stations where we did our jobs, but could see, interact and talk with everyone else. It was a mind numbing job, so socialization is the only way the clock went by faster. If someone was too far away, you’d usually just walk over and talk with them and head back to your work station. As long as we weren’t disruptive, management didn’t care.

Well one lady gets hired that couldn’t understand the concept of an “indoor voice” so she would shout at coworkers from across the room. She also liked to take 20-25 minute breaks instead of 15, thinking nobody noticed. Eventually, management got tired of it and changed the rules. We were no longer allowed to leave our work station, even if the place was empty of customers and we now had to have a timer with us when we went to breaks. If the time read longer than 15 minutes, we would be written up. If we left our work station or spoke too loudly, we’d get written up.

A lot of us ended up quitting shortly afterwards.

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#6

Worked for a pub that didn't have a specific rule about not drinking (alcohol) on shift, but it was well known that you didn't do it. After an event, when we cleaning down, the boss would buy us a drink and we would drink it whilst finishing up.
Then one day one of the younger staff members (above legal drinking age, but still young enough to be stupid), decided to drink on shift, get hammered, and f**k up at his job. Boss tries to discipline him, but the fact there was no rule about not drinking on shift meant co worker got away with it. Cue new rule being added to say drinking on shift was forbidden, and there goes our 'reward' drinks from our boss. And due to the staff member betraying his trust, the boss became a lot more stand-offish and the whole atmosphere of the place changed.

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However, the education system is not the only place where group punishment is used. In a workplace, group (or collective) punishment may look like less flexibility, more accountability or additional restrictions placed on when and how employees can work, Thomas argues.

“The aim, like in schools, is to rely on individual members of the team to pressure the less productive members into being more diligent and therefore more profitable. The problem is that this approach is unlikely to work in the long term for the underperformer, and is probably going to damage the performance of the other team members,” the professor explained.

The way that punishments produce compliance is by making the person afraid of being caught doing the wrong thing. “This leads to either modifying future behavior through shame and guilt – or being better at not being caught!”

#7

Every July 4th, there's a great parade in Willimantic, CT - the Boom Box Parade. It's unique and totally inclusive; literally anyone can join, from political groups to the local food co-op, to the karate dojo kids and the Victorian house association, some dude on a skateboard, 4-H clubs, stilt walkers, local businesses, local weirdos, etc. Oh, and did I mention, there's no band, so you have to bring your boom box and tune to the local station - they broadcast the parade music and it fills the air. Very loony, very fun.

Anyway, the street is lined with folks in lawn chairs watching and cheering for people on floats. It USED to be that people on floats would bring super soakers and blast the crowd (in addition to throwing candy and beads), and the best of all was the Hosmer Mountain Soda Company - they had a water cannon in the back of their delivery truck, and they'd fill it with a couple of gallons of water and BLAST this huge squirt of water into the watching throngs. It was great, because of course it's usually around 90 degrees on July 4th in CT, so everyone enjoyed it and screamed and laughed and had a great time.

Or so we thought - a few years ago some lady got mad because their hair got wet, so now there's a rule against any kind of squirt guns or water balloons. Also no "throwing" candy (they can gently place it into a kid's hand). Thanks, you miserable old bag.

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#8

This happened earlier this week. I work in a kindergarten and a standard practice, for years. was to reward kids with stickers. Well, earlier this week one little angel decided that a sticker is edible and ate it. The sticker, living up to it's name, got stuck and lodged in the throat.... Hospital, angry parents and no more stickers

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#9

One of the kids in our school tried to [take his own life] in the bathroom, so all bathroom doors are locked and someone has to walk you to the bathroom. Ruined it for a lot of people.

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However, the result of group punishment may be exactly the opposite. “In a group punishment situation, the unidentified culprit is doing his or her best to not be caught by not taking responsibility for the behavior – which demonstrates that the initial threat of punishment was ineffective at modifying future behavior – and that culprit has no regard for the class or team.”

According to Thomas, the only mechanism left for being an effective strategy is that the group imposes its own punishment on the culprit. “In a school, this might look like social exclusion or even violence (no one likes their lunchtime taken away!) and can lead to a ‘toxic’ work environment,” he added.

#10

A senior in my high school got the school district's rules and guidelines updated to ban handheld video game devices specifically.

He got in a massive argument with a teacher when that teacher took his Game Boy Color from him. She manhandled it, almost broke it, and he cussed her out and got suspended.

When he went to the principal's office to retrieve his GBC, the student insisted there was no rule forbidding the presence of video games on campus. The principal cited a rule about music devices, pagers, and cellphones ("noise making devices") and said it also applied to video games. The student asked to see a her copy of the book of rules and guidelines, saying his copy didn't include the rule about video games. When the principal was unable to even produce a copy of the rulebook, the student openly mocked her.

Video games were officially banned by the beginning of the next year, after he graduated.

That student was me.

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#11

My office used to provide coffee for employees, until one woman complained that this "wasn't fair" to employees who didn't drink coffee. She drank Diet Coke, yes even at 8:00 AM, and she said that if they were going to provide coffee they should also provide Diet Coke. They don't provide coffee anymore.

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#12

We had a cube farm at work. Many people had things like cup warmers and coffee pots in their cubes. I myself had a coffee grinder and coffee maker. I'd fresh grind the beans and set the timer on my coffee maker, and have fresh coffee waiting for me when I arrived in the morning.

Then one guy left a crock pot on when he went home. It smoked out the whole building. Fire department was called, building was evacuated, etc.

Suddenly we were not allowed to have anything other than normal office stuff plugged in.

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In addition to being unlikely to change the culprit’s behavior, group punishment is likely to create worse behaviour in the rest of the group, the professor argues. “Being punished for something you did not do causes resentment towards the authority (teacher or manager), which in turn will lead to less productive behavior in the workplace or classroom. We know that students who have a good relationship with their teachers are much more likely to exhibit positive classroom behavior, and group punishment is a perfect way to destroy that relationship,” he commented and added that “similarly, a workplace wants to create a culture where the team is intrinsically motivated to be the best.”

#13

At my undergrad university TAs are no longer allowed to answer questions about the problems during exams if medical students are taking the exam. Apparently somebody complained that answering questions during the exam gives some students an unfair advantage. I have to add, though, that the questions that are answered by TAs during an exam are usually about unclarities/ambiguities/missing information in the exam problems. They will not give the students hints on how to solve the problem.

#14

Used to work in car sales that sold all kinds of second hand cars. If you needed to take a car to another branch in a different town you used to be able to take the car home that night and have it ready at your house in the morning to head straight there without going into work and swapping over. One guy at another branch faked a move request on a high end Range Rover so he could use it that night on a date which would have been fine really but he got drunk and wrote it off on the high street by rolling it over.. goes without saying no one was ever allowed to take cars home again after that

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#15

At my local hospital we have this thing called "Ticket To Ride" or Transport Ticket.

It pretty much means that the staff isn't allowed to take patients anywhere within the hospital unless the nurse/caregiver fills out and signs a form. Simple right?

We didn't always have that in place. When I started working there it was all done through verbal communication and that worked fine. Until about 4 years ago... someone brought a patient back from their appointment and for whatever reason didn't let the nurse know that the patient was in their room. The patient was on an O2 tank.

By the time the staff realized the patient was back the tank was on empty and from what I heard the patient almost died. Soon after a similar incident happened except the brakes on the recliner weren't set and the patient ended up falling on the floor because of it.

Since then the hospital made up the "Ticket To Ride" system. It's a pain in the a*s only because you use to just do what you gotta do with the patients and leave, but now some nurses are no where to be found because they don't want to sign the ticket. I'm serious. They don't want to sign the ticket so they hide or do other things that require 10-20 minutes to do. It's a different story when they are busy with another patient for a moment, but come on now... it literally takes 13 seconds to fill out these damn things.

So, thanks to those of you who couldn't do your jobs properly. You ruined it for everyone else.

For these reasons, group punishment is not the most ideal way to deal with problematic behavior. Thomas argues that instead, the best way to do so, whether it be in the school or in the workplace, is to address the underlying cause of the behavior.

He explained: “A teacher or manager can only do this if they understand the reasons why the individual is acting the way they do. Is the student acting out because they have no friends? Is the employee not productive because they are unsure of the task? When these underlying causes are known, then a solution can be implemented that is likely to benefit the whole group.”

#16

Worked for large company. When we hired contract workers, we let them go to company BBQs and picnics.

Then when we didn't renew one's contract, they claimed "we treated them like employees" and sued us for unemployment benefits.

No more BBQs and picnics for contract workers.

#17

Well, at my work we’re on the verge of losing the privilege of being able to listen to our own music/podcasts/audiobooks because one guy thought it would be okay to loudly listen to a podcast about pornstars and the making of porn.

#18

I worked at a graphic design and website company, and we had an in-house photography studio too. Nobody there was over 40, and the atmosphere was really relaxed. Almost every member of the team had visible tattoos and we wore jeans/whatever to work every day.

Then an educational software company looking to diversify bought us and put in a corporate dress code stating that we all had to have collared shirts, no visible tattoos, dress shoes, and if I was wearing a skirt it had to be longer than knee length.

We just ignored the rule until the IT guy from corporate stopped in unannounced and snitched on us.

F**k you Mike.

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Moreover, Thomas added that addressing problematic or unproductive behavior is part of a teacher or manager’s job. “They need to be equipped with the knowledge and strategies that will produce long-term gains rather than short-term compliance.”

“Group punishment may look like it is working when it is applied – students and employees will appear to be doing the right thing for a while – but without addressing the underlying cause of the problem, leaders who impose this strategy should expect an increase in undesirable behavior in the future,” the professor concluded.

#19

TD Bank used to have a free “Penny Arcade” for customers, that would count all of your change, and give you a slip to get cash from the teller. It was so convenient. And fun for the kids, as they made a guessing game out of it.

Some guy said he was shorted a few pennies, and filed a lawsuit against the bank. And poof, all the penny arcades in all of the banks got closed down.

Even if they missed a few pennies here and there, it’s still way cheaper than the ones in the supermarket that charge for use.

So long story short, f**k that guy.

#20

People can’t bring their dogs into work because one person brought in their puppy who had an accident and she wouldn’t clean up after it because the cleaner should do it. Awful

#21

Phones were removed from break rooms in the building because one guy decided to use them to call his family overseas.

Zero tolerance on being late for work because several people decided that because there was a 15 minute buffer before being considered late then they actually didn't have to be there until 15 minutes after the hour, and some of them couldn't even handle that...

#22

About twenty years ago, anyone wanting to make a Banana Split at Brauhm's Ice Cream and Dairy would have a paring knife for the task. Then one day some bored dipsh*t was tapping one such paring knife against his leg point first. A concerned onlooker pointed out the danger. "It won't even go through the apron," the mouth breather countered, putting just a little more force behind his next tap to prove his point.

Four stitches later, Brauhm's replaced their pairing knifes with rounded tip steak knives, and though they offered no explanation, I've always assumed it was because some moron couldn't comprehend that having a dull edge didn't preclude a knife from having a sharp point.

Source - I was the idiot who stabbed himself in the leg at work. In my defense, they had three people on grill and I had nothing better to do.

#23

I worked in a place once that cut bathroom breaks because one girl kept taking them, she was allowed because she was pregnant, but she was staying up there 15 minutes at a time on her phone because she hated work.

Also worked in an open office where there were multiple different sports companies on the same level and we would have like rice krispie squares and oreos on fridays mostly but that stopped when someone from the rowing company complained of there being unhealthy food.

#24

We weren’t allowed to play dodgeball at school anymore because some kid was domed in the head and bitched to his parents. They suspended the game, so being supportive young kids, we threw those hard leathered basketballs at him the next day.

#25

Our company had to buy all office staff steel toecap shoes as one woman in the office decided to wear flip flops to work and dropped a full box of paper on her foot. Everyone else already wore sensible shoes and carried one ream at a time because it was safer.

#26

Years ago, this a*****e co-worker of mine who had been a union carpenter in Vegas during a building boom out there decided that he was being somehow shorted on his on-call hours when he could avoid an after-hours service call. he thought he should be paid for the phone time. so he gets Federal wage and hour workbooks and goes in an lectures the big boss on how she does not know what she is doing. well, all this did was totally screw the rest of us and we had had to spend hours a week filling out paperwork to account for every minute we were on the clock. the last time i saw him, i reminded him of what an a*****e he is. i should have stuck it out with that company, he got canned about a month after i resigned.

#27

A restaurant I worked at changed a policy just weeks after I started.

Old rule: Employees may drink up to 2 alcoholic beverages after their shift, provided they change out of work clothes.

New Rule: No employee of 'Hoover Street Cafe' may drink ANY alcohol at ANY location. Period. EVER. Or you're fired.

What happened? A soon-to-be ex-GM came in after serving hours, made a sh*t-ton of drinks for her, her husband, and her friends and then comped the tab.

Yep, that'll do it.

#28

My school used to do cool outside activities like, bowling, surfing, ice skating, gymnastics etc.

Some dipsh*t from another school, was at the pool for swimming lessons/ swimming contests (one of the best activities in summer if you don’t wanna surf) he ran into the pool area when he wasn’t supposed to and jumped into a pool still filling up, cracked his head and became a paraplegic and his parents tried to sue the school activities, because apparently they wasn’t a sign where he jumped and multiple verbal warning wasn’t good enough. (Parents lost the case)

So all activities from all participating schools were cancelled and never re-started again. I got to have 3 cool activities days before it was cancelled because of that guy.

#29

Some dumbass burned up a bag of microwave popcorn and set off the fire alarm in the state psych hospital, on 3rd shift (around 2-3 am). The entire building had to be evacuated, which involved about 15-20 staff and 150 psych patients being herded out in the middle of the night. After that, there was a ban on microwave popcorn.

Edit: Also, the city fire department showed up. They weren't happy.

#30

At Facebook there is a restaurant on the campus for staff and visitors that serves booze. They used to serve booze during all business hours until one person got too hammered and went back to work. Now they only serve alcohol after 5.

#31

One dumb s***head year seven decided to burn their mouth on the coffee they bought at school. Their mother decided to try and sue the school and now we don’t have hot drinks anymore. Hate that kid

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#32

Any time work had a company-wide meeting, they'd buy large cases of soda and have a lot left over. They'd put them in the various fridges around the office and you were free to take one or two a day if you wanted it. Some a*****e loaded up a dufflebag with full cans one Friday as he left, and the next week or so later the sodas were all locked in the supply closet. Now they buy much smaller cases so that there's almost no left overs.

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#33

This one guy in my school got into 4 wrecks in the parking lot. They implemented a 5 mph speed limit. Everyone was angry and the guy got into a another wreck 2 weeks later anyway.

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#34

I worked as an English teacher in South Korea for a few years. It used to be that if school was off, you didn't have to go in. It made sense. What happened was a vocal person decided it was not fair that certain people didn't have to go in because their school's calendar was different. They started complaining about it and the result was that everyone has a set number of vacation days and you have to schedule your days off. That person was not very popular and ended up leaving before long. They ruined it for future teachers though.

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#35

I work in healthcare. On Fridays we used to be able to dress casual instead of our usual color assigned scrubs (colors are based on title ex: CNAs purple, housekeeping blue, etc). One day a CNA showed up in a cleavage baring belly shirt, mini skirt, knee high boots and heavy make up. I don't know what the hell she was thinking, but ever since we're only allowed to wear different colored scrubs on Fridays. Even more annoying because she hasn't worked there in years but the rule stuck.

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#36

One year in high school they instituted a "no dunking" rule.

It was because some guy dunked and decided to hang on the rim like he was Shaq, and that might have been okay, but dude did chin ups on it and wriggled around as he swung like he was being tasered.

A rain of 'glass' or fibreglass or whatever the hell the backboard was made of came down as the guy screamed louder.

So of course, game was over, and the bused us back to our school and we were all pissed at the guy.

Then next day in praise, they tell us our league - high school basketball for a large region - decided just 'f**k this' and immediately there was a rule that dunks weren't allowed, were a technical and immediately disqualification and suspension.

Thanks Ben!

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#37

I used to work at a therapy farm for people with mental health issues/learning difficulties. Never had any problem until we had an open day for the general public when, after a panicked rush to the hospital, we had to put up huge signs telling people not to put their whole hands into the pigs mouth when feeding them.

(These were BIG pigs with enormous tusks, most of our clients were wary even going near them not sure what that lady was thinking. She was lucky she kept all her fingers!)

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#38

In my office, we used to have free candy bars (the small / bite size) at the exec admin's desk. Someone demanded a certain candy bar or complained that there was too much of one kind of candy, not sure which was the issue. The EA got really annoyed at their brattiness and got rid of the free candy. No more afternoon snackies.

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#39

A company I worked for had free feminine products in the bathrooms. They stopped stocking them because someone would take every single pad and tampon. An email was sent warning that the products wouldnt be stocked if the theft continued. And some f****r still stole them.

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#40

I work at Starbucks.

As many of you know, we use acronyms for *everything.* That short hand you see on the side of the cups? It's how we marked things.

Until some dips*** who didn't know what an acronym was, instead of asking, added the wrong ingredient to a drink. The customer, of course, got violently sick due to an allergy.

Now we have to write out the names of everything instead of using acronyms (except when marking cups).

Not that anyone actually *does* write it out, but we're *supposed* to.

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#41

We're doing 12 hour nightshifts in China, and normally we would sneak off to our empty office and take a 40 minute nap. It was great and left us refreshed until our moron coworker kept falling asleep in the control room loudly snoring. Now we have received some very stern warnings about sleeping on the job.

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#42

We used to have little wine and food mixers in the office every month.

Then f*****g Jessica had to bring vodka. Next thing you knows she’s running around the office with no shoes trying to play tag, flirting with bosses, calling a female co-worked a b***h, eventually passing out in her cubicle and we had to call her husband to collect her.

No more wine and appetizers :-(

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#43

We were given work from home access so we can login and work, in case of emergencies. However, management didn't bat an eye if one day a week we logged in from home instead of coming to the office.

One idiot, when working from Home, was clearly stating "I'll work on it when i'm back in the office." during email and IMs. They immediately stopped all work at home requests and all work had to be done in the office.

It was clear that nobody was really "working" from home, but work was reasonable enough where as long as we showed face and addressed issues as they came up, we were fine. They didnt expect somebody to be that stupid....

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#44

I work for a company in Massachusetts. We have gps's in our vans now because someone called and asked for a quote to put in a security system in their commerical building. One of our people asked them how they found us (we like to find what ways reach people the best for advertising) and they said they saw one of our company vans........on the strip in Vegas.

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#45

One of my coworkers was snooping around and opening people's pay stub letters. He managed to keep his job (union...) but now all paystubs are sent through email.

But that's not the kicker. This same guy complained that the part time staff where getting paid to much. As a result, the full time staff didn't get a wage increase, but they cut the rate for part time staff. This resulted in a $10 per hour difference gap now. He was no better off, he just made life worse for all the part time staff.

Over time, they have closed the gap a little, but wow.

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#46

This happened before I joined the company but dress rules were very relaxed, including shorts (which if I could I would wear shorts ALL THE TIME, even in blizzard conditions).

So one idiot comes in on Friday with his bike and his racing bike gear including those nylon biker shorts which show off his junk and a*s. He was surprised when he was sent home to change and the rules got a lot stiffer after that. So now we don't even get regular shorts for casual fridays (They allowed it one month during the summer when sales were amazing).

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#47

At a store i used to work at there is a no employees under 18 can use a ladder without supervision due to a ladder jousting tournament i hosted while working there involving all 6 under 18 employees

#48

Local swimming lessons my daughter goes to requires any child 4 or younger to wear a swimming diaper. It used to be a “heavily encouraged” kind of rule. Now it’s reusable swim diaper over disposable diaper, mandatory.

This is because of one mother. They asked her to put a diaper on her 3.5 year old, she swore she was potty trained and made a big fuss about it. Kid pooped within like 5 minutes of getting in the pool. So pool was shut down. Next lesson same thing, a couple of us parents even offered to give her diapers for her child. Nope she refused, saying her kid will never poop in the pool again. 10 minutes later pool was shut down.

After that they made it mandatory and got very strict about it. My daughter was a month away from turning 4 but they said she has to wear a diaper. My kid was pissed about it but I understood.

#49

Back when I was younger our neighborhood pool had to ban diving sticks because a kid threw one in and then jumped on it, causing it to go inside him. Thanks a lot, kid.

#50

My high school choir allowed the seniors (in choir) to vote on a song to perform at graduation. We would spend a day sorting nominated songs to narrow down to a couple which would have a brief defense of the song and why it should be chosen put before the group and then we'd all vote. Simple democratic process. It was usually some moderately popular pop song, no big deal. My senior year, several of us are huge Freddie Mercury / Queen fans so we grouped together to nominate Bohemian Rhapsody, which won the vote by a huge (over 95% margin). We were happy, the choir was happy, the director and administration were happy. Life was good.

Then... The next week... One senior girl approached the director in tears about how "this song about DRUGS is going to ruin MY graduation!" (she didn't understand the line "so you think you can stone me and spit in my eye." She literally thought it was about getting stoned...)

Anyway, the director tells is all what happened, we laugh at how ridiculous it is, until she says that because of this, we will have to change the song.

Wut...

No f*****g way, we selected it democratically and it was voted for by a massive margin. So we were forced to go before the choir AGAIN, opposite little miss still crying dumbass, and argue for the song again and she gets to argue her case as well. Her only words to the class were how "if this song is picked I REFUSE to participate in graduation, because I don't believe in drugs!"

There was no vote this time. The director decided we would not sing the song. And substituted it with an African freedom song, which we neither picked nor voted on at any stage. We threatened to not sing at graduation if that was the case and she just told is to "not cause any additional drama.". The administration tried to offer is a compromise by playing the song as we exited at the end, which we begrudgingly accepted.

Graduation comes, little Miss Priss stands in the top row with a s**t eating grin on her face, and proudly sings the African freedom song, while a bunch of us stand and refuse to open our mouths but it's moot at that point.

And as one final f**k you to us, it seemed, we get to the end of the ceremony and instead of Bohemian Rhapsody playing, they put on Bittersweet Symphony... I heard that the next year they had a "banned songs" list that we're not allowed for the senior vote. It was full of random rap and pop songs (like someone googled a top 40 list) and right there at the top was Bohemian Rhapsody.

I don't know what that girl's problem really was, but she somehow bested a 400 person graduating class and effectively banned a modern masterpiece purely because she was too stupid to understand the lyrics... This was 15 years ago and I'm still bitter...

#51

We had a microwave in the school cafeteria that only seniors could use that caught on fire.

One day some sleep deprived student tried to heat his burrito still wrapped in the foil and in a paper bag in the microwave. The bag caught fire, damaged the microwave, and caused a huge ruckus. Everyone lost the privilege of having a microwave let alone using one and everyone was upset. I would chalk it up to stupidity but everyone was operating on fumes that I don't think anyone was fully awake during school hours.

"Science Memes”: 98 Funny And Geeky Posts That Won’t Teach Anything, But Give Dopamine Instead

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 05:00:27 +0200

When flipping through the pages of our science textbooks, fun may be the last word on our minds. But whether we realize it or not, there’s always a wave of joy when we discover new things about our planet. Looking through the lens of physics, biology, chemistry, or even social and humanitarian fields, creates a sense of magic and expands our mental horizons. And thankfully, it leads to quite a few hilarious memes too.

Thanks to the 'Science Memes' Facebook page, the extra-brainy lab coat-wearing folk have the perfect outlet to let out some genuine laughs. The creators of the page have found the perfect equation for science and humor, and are purely dedicated to collecting clever jokes ranging from mildly amusing to downright hilarious.

In Wiggins’ personal and professional opinion, it’s all about semiotics. Or in other words, it’s about interpreting symbols and signs and trying to grasp how meaning is communicated. "Semiotics concerns itself with the way meaning is constituted, and this is especially relevant to memes given their visual nature," the professor explained. "The problem is that this applies to both funny and silly memes as well as highly offensive and hurtful memes such as those posted by extremist groups online (like 4chan)."

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The list of why memes are so appealing to us is filled to the brim with different reasons. These funny pictures allow us to share easy-to-digest cultural information with the whole world. They also make it easier for us to unwind from our daily troubles and can significantly improve our mood. And the fact that they are easily relatable to people of all age groups makes them seem even more likable.

"Within an image and possibly also text on the image, it becomes possible to recontextualize the image, the moment, the event, etc.," Wiggins said, adding that memes become something we can digitally handle and transfer to others.

"It's ultimately an aspect of social ties to one another deteriorating over time causing the need for connecting with others to take the form of sharing memes, at least in one way of seeing this overall picture," the professor noted.

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So to make the final waiting days easier, we at Bored Panda decided to put together a list of behind-the-scenes pictures that reveal what the production of the show looked like.

Of course, these images will not answer the burning questions everyone has heading into the season finale, but they should accentuate the passion and effort that went into creating it, allowing one to appreciate the whole series even more.

#1 Millie Bobby Brown And Her Mini-Me

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#2 I Can't Talk Right Now

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This season received mostly good reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, for example, it holds an approval rating of 89% based on 153 reviews with an average rating of 7.85/10.

The site's critical consensus says: "Darker and denser than its predecessors, Stranger Things' fourth chapter sets the stage for the show's final season in typically binge-worthy fashion."

One of Rotten Tomatoes' best-regarded critics, Shirley Li of The Atlantic, said that, "Amid the show's ballooning scale and scope, Stranger Things finds an unexpected anchor not in its ensemble of fan favorites but in its latest villain."

#3 Nancy In The Upside Down, Which Is Actually Just A Baby Pool

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#4 Millie Bobby Brown Just Hanging

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#5 Max/Sadie Sink Having A Laugh With Vecna

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The fans seem to be happy too. To find out about their opinions, we contacted the moderators of the subreddit r/StrangerThings which has a whopping 747k members; if there's any community that can paint an accurate picture of what regular viewers think about the fourth season, it's this one.

"Most fans believe [the first set of Strangers Things season 4] is one of the top seasons," the mods told Bored Panda.

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#16 Here Are Some Of The Kids Outside The Very Scary Creel House

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#17 We All Love Chrissy

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So where was this “unorthodox” filming happening? Well, there were quite a few locations that were needed for the show because some of the biggest characters, Eleven and Byers, have moved across the country to California when the season opens. Dustin, Lucas, and Max are still in Hawkins, Indiana, and Hopper is not disintegrated— but he is trapped deep in Russian territory.

#18 016 Getting Ready For His Big Death Scene

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#19 Eddie/Joseph Quinn Hiding Out

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#20 Billy's Stunt Double Doing His Thing

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#21 Besties

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Scenes set in Hawkins were generally shot in Atlanta, Georgia, but Decider reported that the scenes in California were actually filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Eleven and Will are attending a fictional school called Californian Lenora Hills High School, and those scenes were filmed at Albuquerque’s Eldorado High School. Other scenes took place at Albuquerque's Roller King skating rink and in Los Lunas, New Mexico.

#22 Dr. Brenner/ Matthew Modine Getting Some Caffiene

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#23 Millie Bobby Brown Bts

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#24 Jake Bongiovi Getting Some Highlights For His Veryyyy Quick Cameo In The Show

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#25 Sadie Sink Enjoying The Bloody Mess

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#26 Steve/Joe Keery And The Makeup Team On The Boat That Is Covered In Upside Down Tentacles

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#27 Hopper/David Harbour Getting Some Makeup Done

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#28 The Makeup For The "Grievers" Featured In Episode 2 — Turns Out They Have Noses In Real Life

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#29 Millie Bobby Brown With Her Real-Life Boyfriend, Jake Bongiovi, And Her Onscreen Boyfriend

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#30 Millie Bobby Brown, 1st Ac Jason Lancour, Director Nimrod Antal, And Dp Caleb Heymann

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#31 All Of The Numbers And Their Bloody Eyes

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#32 A Musical Icon Is Reborn - 35 Years Later. Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" Saved Max From Vecna And, As A Result, Has Soared To No. 1 On Itunes And Spotify

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#33 Same Crew On A Golf Cart While Steve/Joe Keery Is Shirtless With A Nice Necklace Bruise

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#34 The Bald Wig

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#35 The California Crew Behind The Scenes

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#36 Robert Englund, Who Plays Victor Creel, In A Hawkins High Hat (With Eyes!)

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#37 Season 4 Introduces Fans To Argyle (Eduardo Franco). He’s A California Dude In Every Sense Of The Phrase And Works As A Delivery Driver For Surfer Boy Pizza. But When He Becomes Friends With Jonathan Byers, His Sunny World Might Just Get A Bit Darker

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#38 Making Sure The Blood Is In Justtt The Right Place

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#39 80’s Nostalgia

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#40 Young Eleven Hanging Out In My Room At Hawkins Lab

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#41 Iphones Beng Used Even Though It's The '80s

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#42 Levitation Behind The Scenes

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#43 Putting Little Touches On A Massacre

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#44 A Sweet Moment Between Papa/Matthew Modine And Eleven/Millie Bobby Brown

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#45 Joe Keery Behind The Scenes

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#46 Here’s Argyle Behind The Wheel Of His Pizza Delivery Van.

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#47 Lukiškės Prison (Lithuania) Is One Of The Shooting Locations Of Stranger Things

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#48 Jake And Mills Bts Of Stranger Things 4

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#49 Dacre Montgomery Covered In Wounds

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#50 Jamie Campbell Bower Transforms Into Vecna

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#51 We Assume Steve Will Be Just As Protective Of His Car This Season As He’s Been Known To Be Previously. Back Off, Max

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#52 Meet Some Of The Crew Who Make The Supernatural Action Possible

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#53 Millie Bobby Brown Behind The Scenes

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#54 Stranger Things Season 4 Bts

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#55 Millie Bobby Brown And Noah Schnapp Being Silly And Goofy

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74 People Share Which Animals Deserve More Love And Recognition

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 05:01:25 +0200

The animal kingdom contains so much more than just iconic lions, lone wolves, and our beloved silly cats. Planet Earth is home to millions of different species that make us excited and immediately inspire us to learn everything about them. But while charismatic and cuddly creatures get all the hype, some critters are unfortunate enough to have a bad rep as dangerous, frightening, or even disgusting. So let's balance out the scales a little bit, shall we?

Some nature enthusiasts pay attention to these underappreciated rarities and are ready to share their discoveries with everyone online. So when user sqnyq reached out to Ask Reddit with a very fine question, "Which animal do you think deserves more love and recognition than it gets?", people wasted no time in typing out their answers!

To celebrate their efforts and show some admiration for these overly misunderstood creatures, we have gone through the thread and handpicked some of the best responses it had to offer. So scroll down and enjoy learning more about these species as much as we did. Share your own takes with us in the comments, and be sure to check out our previous feature on weird animal facts right over here!

#1

Cows. They're cute smart and kind. Like very big milk puppies

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#2

Sharks, they do get recognition but most of it is negative. Sharks are ??

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To learn more about underrated creatures and why we fail to give them the appreciation they truly deserve, we spoke with Jennifer Verdolin, Ph.D. She is an internationally recognized animal behavior expert, professor at the University of Arizona, and author of Wild Connection: What Animal Courtship and Mating Tell Us about Human Relationships who shares her insights about the animal kingdom on Twitter and Instagram under the handle @RealDrJen.

According to Verdolin, most species are overlooked and underrated, but one that she believes deserves a ton more credit is vultures. "Globally, they are one of the most threatened groups of birds," she told Bored Panda. While there are many incredible species of vulture, "23 to be exact", the animal behavior expert wanted to focus on the black vulture.

"They are socially complex, hanging out together to eat or roost together. When they are socializing there is the usual drama, some friendly interactions, some aggressive ones, that one vulture that wants to be in charge, eat first, etc.," she explained, adding that they are pretty monogamous too. "Of course, they provide an important service. They are the cleaners and I've watched them pick the carcass of a raccoon or possum clean in a little under an hour."

#3

Hedgehogs. They’re literally an endangered species in the UK. I wish people would recognise that and do more to help!

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#4

Bats.
Bats are one of the most beneficial animals on the planet. A single bat can eat over 1,000 insects in one night of feasting. Take into account the largest bat colony is in Texas and is about 20-40 million bats (depending on time of year). Think about how many more bugs there would be without those bats

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Another animal species Verdolin deems as greatly unappreciated are spiders. "They are talented and, of course, snack on other little critters in our home." The expert continued to explain how they can hear you across the room and how some of them are also known to be incredibly social. Let’s not leave out the desert spider female, "a mom who literally gives her life to her kids."

#5

Backyard birds.

Set up a bird feeder and see how much enjoyment you can get just by watching and counting the different kinds of birds that show up.

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#6

The porcupine. I like them and find them interesting, but they smell like stale death. Just any I've been near smell horrible and carry a cloud around them. It's entirely possible my experience is an outlier; I've only encountered them a few times, so I could be misled by a narrow sample. But the smell was assaulting.

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Wildlife is truly remarkable. The whole animal world is fascinating and full of unsolved mysteries we humans are trying so hard to crack. But at the same time, we tend to pay more attention to certain species (often adorable-looking) and continue to carry specific opinions about other critters that usually turn out to be wrong.

When asked why some animals unconsciously appeal to us more, Verdolin pointed out there are a few answers to this. As she explained in her book Raised by Animals: The Surprising New Science of Animal Family Dynamics, animals that are "cute" or look young (just like pandas, dear readers) trigger our brains to be careful, look after, take care of them, and reduce aggression.

"That's why we will spend hours looking at videos of baby animals. Once animals are all grown up, I think some species, like the panda and koala benefit from this tendency," she continued. "They have large heads, and in the case of pandas, a coloration that makes them look like they have big eyes — even though neither of these species is particularly friendly."

#7

Donkey.
Grumpy horse with bunny ears

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#8

Turkey vultures. Hear me out: they look ugly af, but they're gentle creatures who just clean up the environment naturally. If they get too scared, they will vomit themselves. They can eat diseased flesh without taking on any illness. They live in a flock, and are tied to their mates until death. They're also endangered in some areas.

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#9

The simple honey bee...

They are endangered and are a major part of the ecosystem. Without the honey bee lots of vegetation would die off due to the lack of pollination. No I am not a bee keeper or even work with bees, its just I have a healthy respect for them and what they do.

Spiders on the other hand can all go back to that alien planet they came from.

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"Another factor, though, that we can't ignore is the cultural conversation we have about some species and mythology about certain animals," Verdolin said, adding that the perfect example of this is the wolf. "We literally spend billions to care for our pet dogs, which are essentially juvenile wolves 7000 years + removed, and support movies and policies that decimate wolves. We also have a disdain and fear of coyotes, which are not that different either."

There are countless other species like sharks, snakes, and bats that have a bad rep in the human world and face similar issues like wolves and coyotes. "The cultural stories we have about them reinforce negative tropes and influence our opinions," Verdolin said. "And then there are of course the 'unattractive' animals. We are incredibly biased against species we don't think are 'cute' or attractive."

#10

Opossum!
Eats ticks and pests, rabies resistant, carries cute babies on its back, has a bunch of teeth, marsupial!

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#11

Beluga Whale.

ITS FOREHEAD IS SO CUTE. And it looks absolutely adorable coated with blubber all around

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#12

Rats.

They are incredibly smart, sweet, and social animals who *did not cause the black plague*. One reason why they are often used for experiments (lab rats) is because they are so socially similar to us humans. [Rat Park]

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The animal behavior expert revealed we tend to underestimate most species of other animals. "Historically, modern humans have looked for ways to separate themselves from other animals. This is in direct contrast to Indigenous people that see themselves integrated with nature, reflecting the traits and aspects of other species in their cultures, beliefs, and spirituality," she continued.

"So first we have this notion that we are separate from and then comes the idea that we are better than. Incidentally, this is connected to how we have marginalized groups of people whether it be based on socially defined racial categories, gender, religion, etc." Verdolin pointed out this led to us ranking other species as better or worse according to how "similar" they are to us.

#13

Chickens. Smart, affectionate, with complex social lives and personalities, they can be kind, affectionate, sneaky, greedy, generous, caring or selfish… each one it’s own unique personality

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#14

Spiders. Most are harmless to humans and they get rid of irritating bugs.

They are also perfect for keeping away irritating humans

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#15

Octopus, very intelligent creatures and fascinating to watch

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"Science has had to redefine 'human' so many times because we keep discovering all the ways we are not different," she noted. "Beyond ravens counting and solving puzzles faster than a college student or elephants visiting the bones of their fallen friends and family members, we know that pigs grunt to express their feelings and that other animals have personalities. They are sentient. Period."

#16

Crows, they are so intelligent

When I was 14, working at a farm some crown opened our chickens door (they were just a different breed that makes blue eggs, to separate them among the others we had them in a huge cage that they can really move around, a huge one). i was so fucking mad like why the fuck a crown would open that fucking door. anyways i closed it. few minutes after, same crown opened the door again. when i went there i was shocked. there was a huge snake there and the crow was literally trying to help the chickens to get away from the snake. people just look at them as some useless bird whatsoever but they are not

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#17

Pit bulls

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#18

Reptiles generally. A lot of people think of reptiles and are disgusted. They either think of slimey snakes or agressive dragons. Don't get me wrong, they aren't always cute and cuddly, but there's so many snakes in rescues that never get a home because of the stigma.

I don't think an exotic pet is right for everyone by any means, in fact I think it should be more regulated so that you have to put some thought into having one, but they really can be affectionate with the right owner and time.

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So Verdolin would like to remind you that we humans are not that separate from other animals. "What happens to them, how we treat them, is a direct reflection of the state we are in right now. As puffins washed ashore dead earlier this year and little blue penguins followed a few weeks ago, other species are in crisis," she reminded us. "And so are we."

She understands it’s much easier to think about a panda than a squirrel that’s running around in your backyard. "But every squirrel is out there trying to make a living, raise a family, avoid death and suffering, and catch a few naps in the morning sunlight. Stop for a minute next time to watch, observe, and think about how you can make the lives of animals right there around you better today," Verdolin concluded.

#19

Owl’s keeping the rodent population under control. Plus they are super cool.

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#20

Squirrels. I could watch squirrels run around and climb trees all day long.

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#21

Red pandas... So damn cute.

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#22

The termite.

They are fascinating. They know when it's going to rain. The termites have a caste system. The soldiers will boot out the aeletes only when it will rain within 24 hours. Aeletes are winged reproductives; they will fly out of the nest and try to start a new one. They look like the tie fighters in Star Wars: four fixed wings like a biplane. They are harmless; you will see them in the evening with low wind, about 70% humidity and 30 degrees Centigrade. [world's American, I know. I wasn't brought up with Fahrenheit]

That's also a survival tip. If you see the winged reproductives flying then it's going to rain soon. Go to higher ground, prepare to collect rain etc.

There are many different kinds of termites. Many have not yet been discovered. Some are similar to cockroaches in the way they lay eggs; the Giant Northern Australian termite. Others use parthenogenesis to reproduce. For instance the French Guianan termite.

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#23

Okay so I know a lot of people hate pandas for them eating bamboo even tho they’re designed to eat meat, but it’s not because they’re stupid. They lost their taste for meat. A gene they had which “motivated” them to hunt and eat meat somehow disappeared. It’s not like they can control that. And people also say they don’t mate on their own. Well god made female pandas go in heat for only three flippin days out of an entire flippin year. That’s it. Since their population numbers are so low, what are the chances a male and a female are going to see each other in that time frame

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#24

Carrion feeders of every stripe. They are the heroes of the animal kingdom, providing important steps in decomposition and reclamation of matter, and people think they’re yucky.

If you hit an animal with your car, and are able to stop, please stop and move the animal to the side of the road, it helps prevent carrion feeders from getting hit by cars later.

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#25

Beavers.

Beavers are incredibly hard workers. Capable of the same level of decision making and precision that goes into our construction of dams or homes or chopping down trees. There ears can sense the slight trickle of water indicating a leak.

In a story linked below the arrival of settlers in the 1800’s wiped out beavers in one area effectively destroying the ecosystems that the beaver dams had created and wildlife depended on. The loss of beavers was still so profound that HUMANS started to make their own beaver dams!! Then like the born workers they are, a few beavers must have heard through the grapevine and took over what humans were doing with far more than their teeth and bare hands.

They work so hard. Their work ethic is better than any humans. They are always on call. No nights off. Now, I truly admire the team work and socialist structure of most any colonies, but beavers can build dams that transform its environment and create their own mini ecosystem. They are incredibly important and considered a keystone species. The largest beaver dam is half a mile long and started in the 70’s and is located in Canada. That’s generations of beavers dedicated to the “family business” of continuing this huge dam. They of course continue to MAINTAIN a dam a half mile long. Made of just sticks and trees and mud and whatever other tricks they have. I have the utmost respect for their abilities and contributions to their environments!

Seeing videos blowing up their incredibly hard work makes me sad. I get it, someone’s poor garden is flooded and we can’t stand for that. Or someone’s property is filling with water and they have the right to not want it to. But, it just seems so horrible to destroy something so incredibly built and with such hard work and dedication and brain power that we need to blow it up to take it down.

For the record, I get that beavers can cost millions in damages to property and some support trapping when their numbers get high or they become a problem.

But, I just truly hope animals have the capacity to just laugh at a species who’s numbers are growing faster than the environment can handle or support, whom quickly destroy and invade their homes before they take over and are everywhere, who cost thousands and thousands of years of growth and strength and survival in trees every year with their destruction, that species having the NERVE to point to others as needing help being controlled. Calling others destructive or a nuisance.

The best part is saying with a straight face how another species population is growing too fast and too large and needs to be culled and controlled. I know, I’m human. But even if it’s just us, it still feels hypocritical to say.

BEAVERS ARE AMAZING

(Just don’t think about the rodent thing)

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#26

Giant anteaters! Or anteaters in general! Some people own the smaller ones as pets and they’re so cute!

#27

The platypus; a mammal that lays eggs, has a duck bill, uses electrolocation, and has venomous claws.

#28

Pigeons!! We domesticated them for communication but now that we don’t need them they’re considered ugly and gross. But they don’t fear humans which is why they’ll come up to us. Poor things.

#29

All of the animals deserve more love, recognition, and respect.

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#30

literally any animal that is used for meat or other products

#31

Swans. They will commit sewer slide if their partner dies. Beautiful and sad at the same time.

#32

Vultures are natures sanitizer.

By eating the carrion, they prevent the spread of diseases. Their stomach acid destroys any pathogens and they also have a very stout immune system and their urine and defecations "cleans" the area of the carcass.

#33

Tarantulas, most of them aren't super aggressive.

#34

Hognose snakes, just look at that stupid little face

#35

Humans, I see a lot of people (especially on Reddit) that seem to be misanthropes who hate their own species and each other, its a shame really. I wish people showed the same love that they have for other animals towards humans instead of constant hatred towards each other, it would really make the world a better place.

#36

The Pangolin. It's severely endangered yet It's not protected.

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#37

Dogs for sure, they get all the love and recognition and they still deserve more.

#38

Hyenas. For hundreds of reasons.

Disney did them dirty.

#39

Turtles

#40

Snakes

#41

The Cacomistle or the Maned Wolf, both are really cool animals!

#42

The shoebill bird. I know most people won’t think so, but I think that it’s the cutest animal I’ve ever seen

#43

Sloths and raccoons ?

#44

Bears

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#45

Parrots

Parrots are awesome

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#46

Guinea pigs

#47

Frog

#48

Pigs!!!! They have emotions very similar to humans

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#49

Ferrets! They are smelly, but are super loving and absolutely hilarious little creatures given the right care and environment ❤️

#50

Gorillas. They're cool. But I don't hear people saying they're thier favorite animal much

#51

Moths. Absolute beauties

#52

Skunks, they are wonderful animals.

#53

fishes

#54

Spiders, geckos and dragonflies. They're usually seen as house pests by many, but they don't touch our food and hunt actual house pests.

#55

Rhinoceros.

#56

Cats without hair
They are very cute and gives alot of affection
And people that are allergic to cat hair can get one of these since they dont have hair

#57

Butterflies

#58

Rattlesnakes, Copperheads, Water Moccasins. Take your pick. They perform a vital service and aren't aggressive at all. They are only defensive. You have to pretty much step on them for them to bite. It's not advantageous for them to bite a larger mammal they can't eat, and it means they don't get to eat again for a long time if they inject venom.

Tune in next week when I talk about how your friend who says they were chased by a water moccasin is full of s**t and that's not cottonmouth behavior.

I was going to go with vultures so I'll mention them as well. They are cool animals that perform a vital service.

#59

The snot otter.

#60

Lizards in general. I hate when people say that they can not form social connections, I have a bearded dragon that will go out of her way to cuddle up to me, I had a male dragon that was best friends with my golden lab. Their favorite activity was looking out the window together. They would sit there, and my dragon would snuggle up to his ear and they would watch squirrels for hours. I believe that social cues for reptiles are very foreign and alien to us, but if you can find a way to open a door to their heart, you will never find a warmer place, even with cold blood. It is kind of like the way that I am attracted to 'bitchy' women, sure they are scaled and thorny on the outside. But when she wants to love on you and cuddle up, you will feel like the most important person in the world.

#61

Ducks

#62

Lions. I just admire on how majestic and mystifying they can be.

#63

Skunks, they do so much for your environment and you don't realize it, and they make wonderful pets..we have 6 and no we didn't get them from the outdoors lol

#64

Centipedes. Females are great mother and will care for their children to death, they come in a variety of color, slither in a hypotonic way, and are not agressive toward human, they just freak out a lot when they feel like they are in danger, they get rid off other bugs and even mice, they are the best!

#65

Cicada. It looks scary, sounds scary, especially when it flaps it's wings, sometimes it's big, but it's actually harmless.

#66

Armadillos

#67

Elephant

#68

Orangutans. Being an ape and not being a batshit crazy violent animal is achievement enough in itself, but orangutans take it a step further and are surprisingly smart and docile.

#69

Axolotls

#70

Narwhal
Unicorn of the Ocean.

#71

Ants

#72

The giant african land snail

#73

Family support makes a huge difference in the lives of people who come out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.

Plus, when relatives show LGBTQ+ folks just how much they care about them, it not only bolsters their own connection, but emboldens others to do the same; love is contagious.

So in an attempt to accelerate its spread, we at Bored Panda put together a collection of wholesome moments where parents and grandparents stood by their LGBTQ+ kids.

Continue scrolling to check them out and don't miss the conversation we had on the topic with Dr. Danielle Ramo, a clinical psychologist and Chief Clinical Officer at BeMe Health.

#1 More Parents Like This Please

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#2 Great Message Through The Decades

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Dr. Ramo highlighted that even mental health is challenging for everyone right now, however, she also added there is particular adversity for LGBTQ+ folks.

"People who identify as LGBTQ+ have higher rates of depression, anxiety, and are more likely to consider suicide compared to cis-gender, heterosexual people," Dr. Ramo told Bored Panda. "There are clear links between mental health challenges among LGBTQ+ people and stigma and discrimination. Many LGBTQ+ people report experiencing stigma around their identity and may have lower levels of support in their homes and their communities. They are also more likely to be victims of violence."

#3 I Told My Grandma I Was Bisexual A Few Weeks Ago And Today She Gave Me This. My Grandma Made Me A Rainbow Sweater

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#4 Saw This On Facebook

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#5 Just Came Out To My Grandma, She's The Best

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If we were to look at numbers, we'd see that, sadly, around 40% of LGBTQ+ adults have experienced rejection from a family member or a close friend, while roughly 86% of LGBTQ+ youth are being harassed or assaulted at school. Additionally, only 37% of the latter identified their home as an LGBTQ+-affirming space.

There can be a number of reasons why some families may have trouble accepting their LGBTQ+ family members for who they are. According to Dr. Ramo, these include "their own fear or discomfort with LGBTQ+ identity, often guided by their religious beliefs or other teachings, and/or their fears that their family members will be treated differently because they identify as LGBTQ+."

#6 As Long As He's Supportive

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#7 Sarah's Dad Is A Real One

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#8 Sweet Grandma

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#9 Shout Out To My Mom For Always Being My #1 Supporter

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In certain cases, the clinical psychologist said this can lead to people advocating or forcing their family member to undergo the so-called conversation therapy—the practice of trying to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity.

"Conversation therapy has been proven not to work and in fact is harmful to LGBTQ+ individuals. Young LGBTQ+ people often experience conversation therapy as a form of family rejection, leading to low self-esteem, and mental health challenges."

#10 Grandpa Supporting LGBT

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#11 Man Offers 'Free Dad Hugs' At Pride Parade. I Wish Everyone Had Supportive Parents

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#12 My Transgender Son Was Nervous About Telling Our Extended Family. His Grandparents Picked Us Up From The Airport With His Chosen Name On Their Shirts

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#13 My Uncle And Grandma On Their Way To A Pride Parade In The ‘80s

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"There is a clear link between family support and thriving among LGBTQ+ individuals," Dr. Ramo stressed. "For example, the Trevor Project National Survey showed that LGBTQ+ youth who felt high social support from their family reported attempting suicide at less than half the rate of those who felt low or moderate social support. Family support can have a positive impact on LGBTQ+ individuals' mental health by helping them feel confident in who they are and by bolstering their ability to get through challenges from society and other environments like discrimination and stigma."

Dr. Ramo said family support can be especially helpful to LGBTQ+ people when it's expressed not only to them but also to their LGBTQ+ friends and partners, whether it's talking to them about their identity, using names and pronouns correctly, or supporting their gender expression.

#14 After I Came Out, My Mom Wanted To Not Only Show Her Support To Me But To The Entire Community

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#15 A Nice Gift From My Mom

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#16 My Dad, Who 7 Years Prior Put Me In Gay Conversion Therapy, Helping With My Bow Tie Moments Before Officiating My Wedding To My Beautiful Wife

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#17 My Grandma Is 83 And Lives In Rural Florida, Where She Is Surrounded By Anti-Gay People. She Just Had Her Two Front Benches Repainted In Support Of Her 3 LGBTQ Grandkids

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Pride is celebrated in June, as that was the month when the Stonewall riots took place.

The Stonewall riots began on June 29, 1969. On that night, decades of discrimination and police brutality against queer and trans people, especially LGBTQ+ people of color, culminated in six days of rebellion at a queer bar in the West Village, The Stonewall Inn.

#18 Wholesome Dad

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#19 So Wholesome

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#20 Love This So Much

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#21 NYC Pride, 1986

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Following the Stonewall Uprising, the first Pride march was held in New York City in 1970. Originally, marches took place on the last Sunday in June as Gay Pride Day or Christopher Street Gay Liberation Day, but later spread out across the month and continued as a tradition over the past half-century.

Pride is a celebration of people coming together in love and friendship, it's meant to show how far LGBTQ+ rights have come, and also how in some places there's still work to be done.

#22 I Finally Came Out To My Mom As Trans A Few Days Ago And Then Started Getting These Notes In My Lunch Bag Every Day

"I am so very proud of you! Love, Mom"
"Know that you are always loved because you're you. Love, Mom"
"You are a ray of sunshine. Love, Mom"

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#23 This Just Made Me Laugh, Thought I'd Share

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#24 What A Sweet Dad

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#25 Best Ally Grandma

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Of course, you can express your support for the LGBTQ+ community even if nobody from your social circle belongs to it. It's all about acceptance, equality, educating yourself and raising awareness.

Keep in mind that although most Pride events see people wear more rainbow-themed clothing and accessories than usual, and there's often lots of partying, dancing, and making out, you never have to participate in anything you don't want to!

#26 My Mom Bought These Bracelets For Me And Her. She’s Been An Amazing Ally

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#27 Came Out As Trans To My Parents This Year. My Mom Made Me Break Down Crying With This One

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#28 Happy Pride Month To My Beautiful Daughter. Not A Day Goes By That My Heart Is Not Filled With Joy Because My Elena Is Truly Exactly Who She Wants To Be

Having an openly bisexual daughter is something that has always filled me up with pride, the moment you decide to be a parent you are bringing another human to this world therefore you need to accept them exactly how they are created. Therefore from the moment my little girl entrusted in me that she liked boys and girls, I thanked her for it and have been her biggest supporter ever since. I will always be her biggest FAN. Plus the fact that both of her sisters are growing up with such a great role model is a blessing beyond words for our family. Her sisters are educated about the LGBT community and support their sisters with all their hearts.

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#29 I Recently Came Out As Trans After Not Feeling Comfortable In My Own Skin. My Mom Took Me Shopping The Other Day, And I Got This Outfit

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Dr. Ramo also said there are a number of free online resources for LGBTQ+ people to support self-esteem, identity development, crisis support, and thriving. Some of the ones she recommends include the Trevor Project Crisis Support, the imi guide for LGBTQ+ teens, and PFLAG for parents and families.

#30 My Family Not Using My Deadname On My Birthday Cake For The First Time

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#31 Greatest Mum, NYC Pride March, 1981

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#32 My Mom Bought Me My First Suit Today, And I Couldn't Be Happier

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#33 I Love My Dad. I'm Bi And Trans, This Is How Much He Cares

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#34 Look At My Mom And Dog Showing Their Pride For Me! My Parents Used To Be Against Homosexuality Because Of Their Religion But They Accepted Me And Support Me

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#35 Nothing More Wholesome Than Loving And Supportive Parents

Army dude came and ordered something "kinda gay" cause his son came out to his mom and was apparently scared his dad was gonna hate him or be mad. Dude: he's my boy, I love him. Can you make me something, kinda, you know... Kind of Gay? Me: I got you... Parenting level: expert.

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#36 I Got This Pog LEGO. I Also Want To Thank My Parents For Supporting Me

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#37 I Brought My Boyfriend To My Sister’s Wedding And Introduced Him To My Very Evangelical Family. My Grandma Loved Him

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#38 Today I Went Shopping With My Mom At Norstrom Rack, And I Couldn't Find Her For A Second. When I Found Her, She Held This Up And Said - "I Am So Getting This For You"

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#39 Supportive Family

I came out to my family about four months ago. They were very supportive, but I didn't want to force them to come to the pride this weekend. After casually mentioning it to my mom earlier in the week, she surprised me by turning up with two of my sisters.

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#40 I Came Out To My Parents And Now I Feel Mushy Inside

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#41 Got Me In The First Part For Sure

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#42 The Way Her Mom Supports Her

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#43 My Teenager Daughter Running Towards Her Tribe. It Is Pride And I Am Proud

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#44 My Friend Came Out To Her Grandmother, And Grandma Did This

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#45 Mom Came With Me To A Pride Event And Loved The Drag Queens! So Excited By How Happy/Open Minded She Is

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#46 Wholesome Grandmother

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#47 Came Out To My Mom A Few Months Ago. Saw This On Her Shelf Of Books She's Currently Reading. Made Me Smile

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#48 Thanks Mom

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#49 This Post My Mom Made On My Birthday A Few Years Ago Still Makes Me Cry

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#50 I Came Out When I Was 14 (Now 35) And To Say My Parents Weren’t Thrilled Is A Complete Understatement. But Last Night, 21 Years Later, I Saw This Little Ornament On Their Tree

I really can’t believe how far they’ve both come as humans.

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#51 Best Grandad Ever

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#52 No Matter Who You Like You Matter

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#53 My Mom Made Me A Gay Cake For My Birthday

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#54 He Took It Really Well

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#55 My Stepdad Cracks Me Up, But Yay For Coming Out

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#56 Made This Birthday Cake With My Mom To Come Out To My Whole Family

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#57 My Mom's Supportive

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#58 Last Week I Was Terrified Of Coming Out To My Mom And Dad As Bi And Ace. Today I Came Home To See That My Dad Was Wearing This Shirt. I'm So Happy

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#59 My Mom Who Used To Be A Homophobe In Every Way A Few Years Ago, Bought Me These Dresses A Week Ago And Calls Me Zoey All The Time

Words can't express how happy I am that my mom came around and accepted me. We may live 7 hours apart now, but she still shows her love in whatever way she can.

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#60 My Parents Are Really Trying! They Had The Idea To Make A “Deadname Jar”. Every Time They Use My Deadname And Pronouns They Put In A Quarter

This will all go to the Trevor project once they are used to my new name.

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#61 Ever Since I Came Out My Mom Has Sent Me Rainbow Hearts

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#62 I Came Out To My Dad At Dinner And He Ordered Us This For Dessert, I’m Gonna Cry

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#63 Wholesome Dad

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#64 For Years My Mum Insisted I Was ‘Too Young’ To Know I Was LGBT. This Was My Birthday Present This Year, I Think She’s Come Around

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#65 I Had Recently Got A Pride Flag And I Had It Hidden In My Closet

One day when I got home from school my mom had hanged it up on my bed and it is still there. Thank you mom for supporting me.

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#66 Notes My Father And Mother Left Me After I Told Them I Was Gay

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#67 My Oma (Grandma) Made Me This Quilt For My Graduation. She Thought The Rainbows Would Be Good Because I’m Gay

My grandparents are new to this whole gay thing but they are doing their best.

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#68 I Came Out To My Parents. It Went Better Than I Expected

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#69 Parents Let Me And My Siblings Decorate The House For Pride Month

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#70 Just Wanted To Show Off These Socks My Mom Got Me (And My Dog Wanted To Say Hi)

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#71 My Mum Just Got Me This And I Can't Handle It. She Hasn't Been The Most Accepting So This Is Amazing To Me

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#72 I Think It's Safe To Say I Have A Supportive Family

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#73 My Parents Got Me These For Christmas. I Think They're Trying To Say Something

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#74 My Step Grandma Got Me This Shirt And Bracelet For My Birthday

I never knew her views on the LGBTQ+ community cause she's always been kinda religious so seeing this made me happy

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#75 My Mom Is Definitely An Ally

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#76 Today I Asked My Dad When He Knew I Was Gay. He Grabbed This Picture From An Old Photo Album And Said - “I Pretty Much Always Knew.” I Feel Very Loved

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#77 My Dad Got A New Bumper Sticker

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#78 My Dad Thought He’d Given Me The Perfect Gift At An Early Christmas Gathering. He Did

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#79 I Came Out To My Parents In April Of 2018. This Year For My Birthday, My Mom Had These Delivered To My Dorm. It Makes My Heart So Happy

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#80 I Came Out To My Dad, And It Went Well. Here’s What He Messaged Me The Next Day

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#81 My Super Gay Sister Just Sent Me This Picture Of My Incredibly Supportive Mom At Pride

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#82 Loving Mother

My mom sent me this picture of her in her new shirt she found and bought herself. She grew up dirt poor in the south, surrounded by ignorance, and still surprises me every day with her ability to learn, grow, and love. She's my hero.

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#83 My Formerly Homophobic Dad Bought These At A Fair For Me Today Because - "It Has Two Things You Love. Cats And Rainbows For LGBT." Love him

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#84 Saw This Awesome Dad At The DC Dyke March

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#85 I Came Out To My Mom And Woke Up To This Flower Arrangement In My Studio

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#86 My Mom Posted This On Her Facebook Today. I'm Not Sure What I Did To Deserve Such An Amazing Mom. I Feel So Validated And Supported

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#87 It's Not Much, But My Mom Got Me A Pride Narwhal After I Came Out

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#88 Came Out To My Mom Yesterday, It Went Pretty Well

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#89 Came Out As Bi To My Mom This Year. We Buy Each Other Ornaments For Christmas Every Year. She Sent Me This In The Mail Today

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#90 Earlier This Year I Came Out To My Parents And They Were Accepting, But Ever Since Then It's Just Kind Of Been Ignored. Until My Dad Made This Cake For My Birthday Today

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#91 I Am Out To My Parents But I Don't Talk About It Much With Them. Yesterday My Mum Sent Me This Card In The Post. Made Me Feel Super Seen And Loved

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#92 I’m A Proud Mom. Celebrate Pride

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#93 Finally Came Out To My Grandpa And His Response Is So Wholesome

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#94 I’m So Proud Of My Mama. Happy Pride Y’all

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#95 I Only Found Out That I’m A Lesbian A Few Weeks Ago And Came Out To Parents. Yesterday Was Lesbian Visibility Day And I Posted A Story On Instagram And My Dad Replied This

(English is not his first language)

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#96 I’m Calling Them This From Now On

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#97 The Way It Should Be

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#98 Recently Came Out And My Parents Got Me A Bi Hoodie For My Birthday

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#99 My Dad I Swear. I Love That I Can Laugh With Him Like This

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#100 I Didn't Think My Mom Cared, Guess I Was Wrong

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#101 5 Years Ago When I Came Out My Mom Prayed I Would Turn Straight. Today I Spotted This On Her Car

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#102 A Few Months Ago, I Came Out To My Mom, Really Scared She Might Not Accept Me. This Week, She Helped Me Make Pride-Candles For Me And My Friends

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#103 Today Is My Birthday And My Mother Made Me A Sparkly Cake In The Colors Of The Trans Pride Flag

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#104 Just A Proud Mom Who Baked A Trans Flag Cake For My Son! Needed To Share In A Space That Won’t Result In People Telling Me I’m A Bad Mom Who Just Didn’t Raise Her Kid Right

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#105 I Am A Trans Man (FtM) Who Does Drag - And My Mom Is My Biggest Fan

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#106 New School Clothes From Mom

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#107 When I Was 6, I Asked For A Toy Princess Castle But My Parents Refused Because I Was A Boy. 10 Years Later, As A Sign Of Acceptance For Who I Am They Gifted Me The Exact Same Castle

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#108 It's My Daughter's Birthday Tomorrow And Her Mother (We're Separated) Tries To Squash Any Notion That Our Kid Is Bi, So I Got Her The Gayest Card And Wrapping Paper I Could Find

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#109 I Told My Mom And Her Boyfriend That I Was A Girl

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#110 From My Mum And Dad. I Cried. A Lot

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#111 My Mom Is Making Polymer Clay Dragons And She Made Pride Themed Ones Recently. I Love Her So Much

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#112 My Mom Gave Me This And It Just Made Me So Happy

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#113 My Mom Made A Cake For Me For The End Of Pride Month

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#114 I Came Out As Trans A Few Months Ago And I Got A Ton Of Small Trans Things From My Parents. Genuinely Started Crying After Getting This Stuff

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#115 My Grandma Got Me This Card For My Birthday And I Thought Everyone Should See It Too

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#116 My Mum Got Me Pride Shoes

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#117 My Mom Got Me The Pride Skittles I Don't Really Ever Eat Skittles But I Love What They Did With Taking The Rainbow Out

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#118 My Mom Got Me A Pride Blanket Made

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#119 I've Been Out As Trans To My Grandparents For 4ish Years Now. And This Is The 1st Year My Grandparents Started Using My Pronouns And They Got Me This

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#120 My Mom Crocheted Me This Awesome Rainbow Afghan

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#121 Dad Came To Visit Me And My Boyfriend, And Bought Breakfast

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#122 I Was At My Friend's House And Saw This Post-It Note On Her Mom's Computer. I Thought It Was Really Sweet

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#123 Today Is My Birthday, And My Parents Have Sent Me A Card

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#124 My Dad Is Helping My Girlfriend Build Furniture For Her New Apartment. Their Relationship Is So Sweet

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#125 How I Came Out To My Mom

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#126 My Mom Made Me A Bisexual Flag Blanket. I Came Out Last January And Was Extremely Scared To. This Is Her Ultimate Form Of Support And I Cried Soon As I Opened The Box

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#127 I Came Out As Bisexual A Year Ago. My Parents Have Been Very Supportive, And My Mum Has Just Surprised Me With These. I Just Wanted To Share How Happy This Has Made Me

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#128 Mom's Revenge. Match For Drop Off. Proud LGBTQ+ Mom

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#129 I Came Out To My Mom Yesterday, And Today She Gave Me This Before Leaving For Work. It’s The Small Things In Life

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#130 My Grandma (90) Brought This To Me Today. She’s Mostly Very Traditional And Knows I’m Bi But Has Never Really Said Anything About It To Me

This means a lot and I can’t wait to hang it in my apartment.

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#131 My Mum Sent Me This

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#132 I’m Making My Daughter A Pancake For Her Birthday. She’ll Either Love It Or Call Me An Idiot. Just One Way I Can Show My Support

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#133 I Put Off Coming Out To My Mom For A Long Time Because I Was Afraid. I’m So Glad I Was Wrong

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#134 I Love My Mom

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Woman Asks For A Break From Babysitting Her Brother’s Kids For Free, He Threatens Her And Asks Her To Pay Him For Refusing

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 05:00:22 +0200

It’s a blessing when family members and friends are able to support someone in their role as parents. A friendly chat over a cup of coffee, a surprise neighborly casserole, an offer to babysit the little munchkins for a few hours—it’s the small things in life that make parenting that much easier. But some parents grow to rely on these acts of kindness a bit too much. So much so that they can even resort to pressuring and guilt-tripping their part-time babysitters.

One redditor recently shared a truly stressful slice of family drama with the AITA online community. She explained how she’s been looking after her brother’s kids for ages (for free, of course), only to then realize how little they were truly thankful to her for her help.

Due to some extremely upsetting circumstances, the redditor wanted to have some time all to herself and asked to take a break from babysitting. However, her brother and sister-in-law were far from accommodating. Not only did they start guilting her to change her mind, they actually asked her for financial ‘compensation’ (say what?) for her not being able to take care of the kids.

It can truly feel like it’s a clown world out there, ladies, gentlemen, and Pandas. Read on for the full story, how redditors reacted to the super weird circumstances, and let us know what you personally think in the comments.

Bored Panda got in touch with comedy writer and single mom Ariane Sherine, from the UK, to get her opinion on what makes for a great babysitter, what she thinks about child independence, and what parents can do to thank the kind folks who do them a favor and look after their kids. You’ll find her thoughts below.

When you babysit for free, you’re doing the parents a favor. However, some entitled people take it for granted

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A redditor turned to the AITA community to share what happened when she said she needed some privacy and couldn’t babysit for her brother

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The woman later clarified that she had never been paid for her babysitting services

According to mom Ariane, who has an 11-year-old daughter, there are plenty of ways to thank somebody for babysitting. “If they won’t accept money, or it doesn’t feel right to offer it, how about giving them gifts? My friend John looks after my daughter for me a lot and I gave him an iPhone and Apple Watch as he wouldn’t accept money. He’s an Apple fanboy so it made him happy!” she shared an example from her own experience.

We were curious to get Ariane’s take on kids wanting to be a bit more independent and where the lie lies where children might no longer need a babysitter.

“My daughter’s 11 now and she wants to go out alone but I’m not happy with that. I know in the next few years she’ll want more independence because she wants it now!” she opened up to Bored Panda.

“Kids usually tell you what they want and grumble at you for being overprotective. But I’m always going to be overprotective when it comes to her because she’s my baby,” she said.

For Ariane, at the core of being a great babysitter lies genuine focus. The babysitter has to truly care about what they’re doing and the child they’re supposed to be taking care of. Babysitting’s more than just switching on the telly and microwaving some sad mac-n-cheese.

“I think the main thing is to focus on the child and give them lots of undivided attention instead of being absentminded and distracted,” she said that babysitters ought to be present.

“Lily loves being babysat by John because he’s very funny and makes silly jokes. He’s also totally willing to get involved in whatever she wants to do, whether that’s playing a game or doing a quiz. He doesn’t just sit there on his phone and ignore her!” Ariane shared some of the positive qualities that make a huge difference.

You realize that there’s a lot of toxicity in a relationship when you feel guilty for having a personal life and drawing common-sense boundaries. When there’s an emergency, when the going gets tough, then you really see what the people closest to you are like. You might realize that you have far fewer trustworthy friends than you think. (Unfortunately) people tend to be very self-serving when their interests are even remotely threatened. Sometimes, all it can take is asking for a couple of weeks off from doing someone a favor to get them to drop their masks.

It’s… absurd. Frankly, it’s utterly absurd that you should be asked to pay someone because you temporarily can’t do someone a favor. A favor that you’ve been doing without compensation, out of the goodness of your own heart. This reeks of entitlement, hypocrisy, and downright nastiness.

Nobody should have to tolerate this type of lack of respect. Especially from the people who are supposed to always have your back. Is being driven to so much guilt that you’re forced to write a post on the AITA subreddit ruly the reward someone deserves for years of dedicated babysitting service? This is common-sense ethics, not rocket science, people. It’s as simple as not being a [whoops, can’t use those words here] jerk.

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Parenting blogger Samantha Scroggin, from ‘Walking Outside in Slippers,’ previously explained to Bored Panda that boundaries and good communication are what ensure that most family disputes don’t happen.

“I think when establishing boundaries with family members, being clear and using good communication are the best routes. You wouldn’t want a family member to misinterpret your actions for rudeness or lack of appreciation for their help with childcare,” the mom of two told us.

“I would hope that close family members can communicate freely about expectations for child care, but I know that personalities differ and some would rather take on an extra burden and avoid conflict,” she said why some folks completely avoid the issue and downplay any brewing conflicts.

Samantha stressed that all families are different and that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to babysitting and asking for a favor looking after the kids.

“Some families are very close, and the aunts and uncles and grandparents are practically other parents to the kids. Others are more distant. Once again, I think good communication is important to set the ground rules and ensure everyone is comfortable with the babysitting expectations,” she said.

“My husband and kids and I live several hours away from both sets of grandparents, and other family members. Because of this distance, we are rarely if ever asked to babysit. However when we visit family, the grandparents often take our kids so we can go on a date for dinner, and maybe even a short weekend away alone. I think the distance makes the grandparents more eager to spend what time with our kids they can. My husband and I try not to abuse this privilege and expect too much, but it is such a relief to have occasional help with feeding and caring for the kids.”

Meanwhile, a former professional nanny shared with Bored Panda her insights into the sometimes peculiar mentality that some parents who. She noted that some parents are unwilling to take anyone’s advice about parenting, even if they’re a professional, becomes it’s all such a personal thing. That’s actually part of the reason why these parents tend to not want to pay babysitters as much as they deserve. They believe that looking after their kids is a privilege and that anyone would be happy to do it for free.

“That’s the same reason I believe they often don’t want to offer adequate compensation: it’s personal. They’re (most likely, in my experience) paying you under the table, they’re trying to get a good deal, and they love their child. They don’t think that looking after their ‘precious angel’ is a job; it’s a treat. They would love to be home with their child all day, so I think they feel like it’s not a real job. It’s something you get to do, and they’re mad they have to pay someone to do it,” the nanny told us.

“They love their child, they’d do anything for their child. There’s a connection there that someone else could never have, and they can’t imagine not having that connection, so they treat it like it’s not a job, it’s a privilege. The ‘you’re so lucky you get to stay home with my baby while I have to go to work’ mindset, when in reality we leave our families to take care of yours; we don’t want to leave our families in the morning for work any more than you do, but it’s our job.”

Here’s what other redditors had to say about the family drama

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35 Bridesmaids From Hell Who Ruined Weddings

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 05:00:05 +0200

Your wedding is supposed to be the happiest day in your life. But with all the pressure for it to be perfect, stress and sleepless nights, things more often than not go sour. Blame it on the bad weather, lack of planning, mercury in retrograde, or bridesmaids… speaking of whom, that's who this post is really about.

You are probably familiar with the corner of Reddit called “Wedding Shaming” where people gather to roast failed weddings, from tacky dresses to indecent behavior. With 312k members, it’s Reddit’s destination to blow off that steam if you just returned from a wedding you’d much rather have missed. This time, brides are sharing the worst bridesmaid stories that happened during their weddings both on the subreddit and this Ask Reddit thread.

The stories below make you wonder how important it is to choose your close friends and family members so you don’t end up with a stolen spotlight and a bad memory.

#1 There Is A Whole Lot To Unpack Here

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To find out more about what it means to be a perfect bridesmaid and how common drama during wedding preparation is, as well as how to avoid it, Bored Panda spoke with the person who knows it all: Jen Glantz, the founder of Bridesmaid for Hire and The Newlywed Card Game, a 3x best-selling author, a voice of You’re Not Getting Any Younger podcast, and the brains behind Jen & Juice coaching, digital courses, & the Pick-Me-Up newsletter.

Glantz said that while we might think there's unity and peace inside of bridal parties, they are actually filled with conflict and drama. “That's because weddings are filled with decisions, pop-up challenges, and a lot of emotions. When you bring your friends and family into that equation and ask them to stand by your side, while also giving them a to-do list of things you expect them to do during your wedding adventure, it can bring a level of intensity that didn't exist before the wedding within that relationship,” she explained.

#2 A Perfect Time To Propose (Bridesmaid's Friend's Wedding)

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#3 My Sister Is Getting Married. This Is The Dress One Of Her Bridesmaids Bought

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#4 Oh God. Found On Fb. Even Matching Pearls!

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A lot of conflicts happen because of lack of communication and expectations, Glantz argues. “So much can be avoided if the person getting married clearly states what they want from their bridal party and the people in the bridal party openly share what they are able and willing to do before the wedding process even starts.”When asked about what it takes to be the perfect bridesmaid for the bride, Glantz said it's so much like being a good friend. “Before you even say yes to being a bridesmaid, have a game plan in mind,” she said.

#5 Oh Dear, Oh Dear! Seen On Facebook!

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#6 Brides Who Had Horrible Bridesmaids, What Happened?

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#7 She Looks Absolutely Gorgeous.... Except She’s Not The Bride

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Glantz’s advice is to reflect on a couple of things: “Understand how much time, money, and energy you can spend on this person's wedding adventure. Say no to things you can't afford or can't do. Be upfront and don't be scared to be honest about your expectations in the role.” Moreover, Glantz argues that “if the person getting married gets mad at you because you can't afford to take three days off work and spend $1,500 on her bachelorette party, then the friendship has bigger issues.”

#8 Bride Needs To Find New Bridesmaids Asap

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#9 With Friends Like These Who Needs Enemies ?

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#10 A Mean Bridesmaid Picked It Apart Before The Bride Could See It. This Is The Only Pic I Took

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“Also, as a bridesmaid, it's important to practice some selflessness in the tough moments. Be there for the person getting married and support them. Let things go that don't really matter so you can help your friend get through the wedding. For example, if you're getting your hair done on the morning of the wedding but it's not perfect, rather than holding up the wedding timeline for you to get it re-done and bringing attention to it (which can stress the bride out), fix it privately yourself and move on,” the life coach and Bridesmaid for Hire explained.

#11 Time To Fire The Bridesmaid

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#12 Bridesmaidzilla Can't Accept She's Not Moh, Insists Bride Is Lying About Her Relationship With Real Moh And Thinks It's Because She's "Hot".

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#13 Bridesmaid/Sil From Hell From Dear Prudence

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When it comes to deciding who you want to have as a bridesmaid, Glantz suggests thinking about this: “who would you want to get stuck in an elevator with for 4 hours? Those are the people who should be your bridesmaids. Pick people who make you feel calm and loved.” She added that it’s not a good idea to pick people because you feel obligated to.

For the bride who feels very pressured to have the most perfect day in their life, Glantz reminds that no wedding is perfect, just like no day in your life is. “Instead, think about practicing ways to go with the flow, handle emotions, and rebalance expectations before your big day comes to life.”

#14 Brides Who Had Horrible Bridesmaids, What Happened?

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#15 Brides Who Had Horrible Bridesmaids, What Happened?

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#16 Brides Who Had Horrible Bridesmaids, What Happened?

#25 Brides Who Had Horrible Bridesmaids, What Happened?

I chose my sisters, which was the biggest mistake. They fought me on every single decision when it came to the dress. Everyone they chose looked too casual or was very inappropriate for a wedding (think either a faux leather peplum dress from Guess, or a casual Wilfred dress from Aritzia). After I searched for weeks online and at stores, they finally agreed on one from Nordstrom which I had to order and take care of. They fought me on any "duties" or helping with any sort of prep. They showed up for 4 hours the day before. Argued on any placement of decorations and took off after I begged everyone to do a short rehearsal. Even though I told them I needed help. (Keep in mind they did not have to travel for the wedding, my husband and I arranged it so WE were the only ones who had to travel far). No bridal shower, no bachelorette party. They claimed they were too busy. A friend offered to throw one and they told her no, they would plan one...they never did. Two nights before the wedding, I told them I booked reservations for us and my mom at a local pub just to have something. I ended up having to cancel because they didn't want too. (My mom enabled and justified a lot of their behavior. And she wonders why I felt like they were the favourites growing up). The day of they did not help me at all get ready at all. My photographers were amazing who did everything from help me finish my hair and make up (they even ran out to get me new lashes because mine got wrecked) and get me into my dress. And, at the reception, they made a toast...which was so awkward. It was basically about who should have been the maid of honour and basically being all about them. I remember looking out and peoples faces were just cringing. At the end I just focused on having fun the rest of the night and ignoring them. Looking back, I should have not had them. I came pretty close to having a bridezilla moment, because I was just so fed up. All they did was go dress shopping with me once, they went out one afternoon to look for bridesmaid dresses which they didn't find any, I had too. They showed up a the hall for 4 hours to set up, and they showed up at the wedding. That was it. Anything additional I asked, I got told no. Or, any plans I tried to make to have a bit of fun before I was told no. I had a couple friends who step up big time the weeks before, and I felt so shitty because I should have asked them.

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#26 Brides Who Had Horrible Bridesmaids, What Happened?

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#27 Brides Who Had Horrible Bridesmaids, What Happened?

I’ll try to keep this short. My supposed best friend “E” was a toxic friend but I was still in the 16yr friendship at the time of my wedding, urgh. I didn’t want a hen do & my hubby didn’t want a stagger so we just had a wee pre-wedding party, it was just cheesey good natured fun including games and stuff. I totally understand that’s not everyone’s idea of fun but, y’know... it was our wedding. She sat apart from us all, audibly making fun of everything we did but I just ignored her because she was always nasty & insufferably ‘cool’ & I didn’t want drama when my sister had organised it & we were having fun. “E” has stretched ear lobes so I asked her if she wouldn’t mind wearing flesh coloured plugs and earrings to match the other girls. She said yes but on the day she said she’d lost the plugs I’d bought her and had in obnoxiously large black things that really drew your eye but I’m not a maniac, these things happen & I didn’t really care that much.... until I found out she’d been making fun of how she loved throwing the plugs in the bin and that I’m such an idiot, I’d believe her. Why wouldn’t I since I’d only asked her to do it for me as a favour because I liked the earring I bought my bridesmaids, I would never demand someone change their appearance for me. On my wedding day, she waltzed into breakfast at the venue in her pyjamas with a bucket, claiming she had a migraine and was going to be spewing all day. I knew she was faking because it’s nearly impossible to fake a full on migraine while you’re walking about talking to people & laughing. I suggested that she can go lie down in one of the bedrooms but she aggressively said “I guess I’ll just have to deal with it but I’ll need to have a bucket at the ceremony”. My sister told her that wasn’t an acceptable option and if she needed to go home that could be arranged for her but she didn’t go home nor show any further signs of a migraine. She was snippy for the whole rest of the day & made a scene on the dance floor at night by doing an unplanned choreographed dance with her new friend to a song that we used to dance to when we went out at weekends as kids. It was a kick in the teeth although I was too happy to get upset. Our friendship was never the same after that day & she ended up finishing the friendship in a storm of drama just after I had my first kid. She’s an awful person.

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#28 Brides Who Had Horrible Bridesmaids, What Happened?

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#29 Groom’s Sister Is Told Prior To Wedding That Her Dress Choice Is Inappropriate. Sister Replies She Will Never Speak To Her Brother Again If He Goes Through With The Wedding. She Is Uninvited From Wedding, Then Shows Up To Wedding In This Off-White Cocktail Dress.

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#30 Brides Who Had Horrible Bridesmaids, What Happened?

I was pretty young when I got married, got engaged my senior year of college and got married the summer out of college. We’re in the South, so it’s not uncommon for that to happen. Had a bridesmaid who had been a somewhat close friend. Her boyfriend (of 6 months, but they “had known each other for longer”) had not proposed to her yet, and she would consistently take her frustration about that out on me. Saying things like how they “deserve” to get married first since they knew each other longer than my now husband and I (which, I might add was false), saying nasty, damning with faint praise things to me. Insulting my body, insulting me in general, little caustic comments that would just hurt honestly. It got really out of hand. She finally stopped talking to me and would purposely leave me out of things that our friend group would do. She was a very homely type of person, and a big part of a Church crowd which made things so much worse imo. She constantly acted holier than thou and many people saw her “innocence” as kindness and assumed she was nice just because she was Churchy. About a month or so later, I confronted her about it. I told her that I felt like our friendship was dwindling and I didn’t understand why. I told her how I felt and that if it was something I had done that I’d do my best to amend it. She flipped out saying “she wasn’t jealous but she just knew what was right and wrong”, inferring that her relationship was “better” somehow. It was absolutely mad. I asked her if she even wanted to be in the wedding at this point. She said she did, she really did and never even apologized. Looking back on this situation I should’ve never asked her in the first place. She suddenly went cold-Turkey ignoring me. I finally asked if she and I could talk and she acquiesced. I “fired” her from being a bridesmaid. I felt horrible about it. I truly did. At the same time, I couldn’t handle all the straight up bullying I was taking. I never once yelled at her, never once called her any names. She told everyone I yelled at her and called her a b***h. ? Even if I had, that would’ve been nothing compared to the s**t I endured from her. My other bridesmaids were amazing and really took my side on this. She finally got engaged and married to that dude and I hope she’s happy now. Jesus she made my life miserable for a solid 6 months. tl;dr lesson - if you choose to have bridesmaids, pick only the people you know you’ll be close to for years to come. And don’t let people bully you!

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I chose my best friend of 16 years to be my maid of honor. Big mistake on my part as she has a strong personality, can be very controlling, and is studying to be a lawyer, so she believes she can never be wrong. About 4 months ago, my fiancé and I were thinking it over and decided it’d be cheaper and easier to just have a backyard wedding to save some money, as we were due to spend at least $16k at our current venue. I told my MOH about it, thinking she’d be supportive, but instead she just s**t all over the idea. She called it trashy and a “glorified graduation party”. Thinking it would do no harm I asked her mom if it’d be a possibility for us to have the wedding in her backyard. Due to liability reasons she declined. The next day my MOH confronts me and calls me a sh**ty person and selfish for going behind her back and asking her mom. They don’t have the best relationship, but they still talk every now and then and I really thought it wouldn’t be an issue. I apologized over and over to my friend, while she repeatedly told me I was stupid and didn’t know how to use my f*****g brain and didn’t know what I was doing. I finally ended the conversation by basically kicking her out of the wedding party. We’re now getting married in 3 months on the beach in Florida, with a small set of close friends and family. Either my friend doesn’t know, or she does and hasn’t bothered to confront me about it. I’ve only spoken to her once since our fight a few months ago - to wish her a happy birthday and she was a complete d**k to me. Sad to say I lost one of my best friends over my own wedding, because I didn’t agree with her. And she called me the selfish one...

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Indonesia’s New "Digital Nomad Visa” Will Allow Arriving Freelancers And Remote Workers To Live Tax-Free For 5 Years

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:03:03 +0200

The fresh air, the blue sea, the sky forever. Lots of us daydream about never having to work again. Whether it be a lucky lottery ticket, a rich husband, or a Nigerian prince kind enough to share his fortune. But the chances of those opportunities coming forth are slim, so the next best thing is to work in Bali!

Freelancers and remote workers will soon be able to work tax-free in Indonesia, including the island of Bali, as the country’s tourism minister Sandiaga Uno announced the five-year ‘digital nomad visa’ earlier this week. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go find my suitcase.

Before you rush off to buy plane tickets and find a roommate to join you in your adventure, make sure to leave your thoughts on this in the comments below, upvote the story, and follow the author so that they can live out their dream of a life on the beach!

Freelancers and remote workers will soon be able to work tax-free in Indonesia, including the island of Bali, thanks to the five-year ‘digital nomad visa’

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Grab your sunscreen and a margarita as we’re off to explore the many beaches, equatorial weather, and perpetual holiday mood whilst also powering our laptops with multiple battery banks. This isn’t a vacation, but rather a scenery change.

Indonesia’s tourism minister Sandiaga Uno announced the five-year ‘digital nomad visa,’ hoping that it will bring in up to 3.6 million overseas travelers and create one million jobs for Indonesians.

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The proposed remote working visa would mean that people can live tax-free, as long as their earnings come from outside of Indonesia and they don’t enter the local labor market. This will ensure that local residents aren’t pushed out of jobs and embrace longer-staying, higher-spending travelers.

Uno told the South China Morning Post that he wants Indonesia’s tourism to shift its 3 S’s from “sun, sea and sand” and instead focus on “serenity, spirituality and sustainability.” “This way we’re getting better quality and better impact on the local economy,” he explained.

Indonesia’s tourism minister Sandiaga Uno hopes that it will bring in up to 3.6 million overseas travelers and create one million jobs for Indonesians

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The decision was based on research which showed Indonesia – and, more specifically, Bali – to be “top of mind” for 95% of remote workers that took part in the survey. It is likely that the digital nomad visa would have been proposed earlier, however, it had to be delayed due to the pandemic.

“Now with the pandemic handled and all the ministries getting involved and cooperating from the health side to the immigrations office, we believe that this is an opportune time to relaunch this idea,” Uno explained.

Indonesia has removed most travel restrictions, as Covid-19 cases stay low and booster doses are rolled out. Tourist arrivals jumped 500% to 111,000 in April, its highest monthly tally since the pandemic.

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Earnings must come from outside Indonesia and travelers mustn’t enter the local labor market, so that local residents won’t be pushed out of jobs

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There are currently a variety of visas available to those wanting to visit Indonesia, including the Visa on Arrival (VoA), Tourist or Cultural Visa and the country’s Free Visa, but these only last between 30 and 180 days. Other countries such as Georgia, Croatia and Portugal also offer digital nomad visas and securing one often requires proof of funds.

Living tax-free isn’t always a guarantee if you’re granted a digital nomad visa. For example, Americans will still have to file taxes if they’re granted one, because the US taxes citizens based on citizenship itself, rather than their residence.

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From “sun, sea and sand” to “serenity, spirituality and sustainability,” Sandiaga Uno believes it’ll ensure a better impact on the local economy

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But as glorious as the sights and sounds are, there are always shadows cast by the bright sunshine and a move as significant as this should be carefully considered on all sides. According to A Little Adrift, one should expect to spend around $720 to $2,600 per month as a single person living in Bali. Unless you’re looking to rent a 3-bedroom villa, they believe that it would be hard to top $2,000 on a generous budget living a moderate lifestyle.

Southern Cross Travel Insurance note the many risks and dangers to watch out for in Bali. Nature might be a tad more deadly than you’ve experienced before, with natural disasters, such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, being a frequent occurrence. You can thank the Pacific Ring of Fire for the wondrous Indonesian nature.

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However, before you start packing up your suitcase and booking flights, you must familiarize yourself with potential dangers and safety measures

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From elephants and monkeys to exotic birds, Indonesia is ripe with life, however, one must stay on guard. There are snakes in Bali, some of which are poisonous. Bites, both from snakes and monkeys, can happen easily if you’re not careful. Various insects, as well as the well-known mosquito, are known to carry diseases like malaria and dengue fever.

Even water itself could cause you damage, as they don’t have a proper water treatment system in Bali. Thus, avoid drinking tap water and ordering drinks with ice cubes. In addition to that, alcoholic beverages, such as Arah, have been known to be contaminated with methanol, causing severe illness, or even permanent blindness. Proceed with caution.

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Lastly, the most dangerous of all tend to be members of our own species. Petty crime is common and corruption and scams do occur. Some police in Bali are known to be corrupt when it comes to extorting tourists.

Never get into unmarked cars and avoid walking alone at night. All this is not to deter you from visiting or moving to Indonesia; just be careful as this will allow you to have the best experience possible!

This may be a dream come true for many freelancers and adventure-seekers, and we can’t wait to see how it works out

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Can’t wait to see all the influencers posting content from Bali in the upcoming months while I look on in envy and continue the daydream of life.

Let us know what you think of this and if you’ll be packing up and leaving for the adventure of a lifetime. Until we see each other again!

People have expressed their excitement, cracking jokes in the process. Let us know your thoughts and if you’ll be taking advantage of the visa!

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TikToker Calls Out "Trash Beauty Standards” After Fatphobic Viewers Can’t Understand How She Has A "Physically Fit” Husband

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:45:54 +0200

TikTok is home to a host of different trends at any given time. New dances, mouth-watering viral recipes, intense challenges and cute couples videos flood the app daily. These are usually harmless trends featuring creators having fun and exercising a bit of their creativity, but sometimes, what ruins a perfectly normal video is the slew of hateful comments it receives. Recently, one TikToker was reminded of just how bitter people on the internet can be when they see something they don’t understand.

3 days ago, TikToker Alicia Mccarvell called out viewers for showing their fatphobia after a cute video of her and her husband went viral for all the wrong reasons. Below, you can see the original video that sparked this discussion, hear what Alicia had to say in response, and read some of the comments her video received, and join Alicia in her frustration with society’s oppressive obsession with our bodies. Then if you’re looking for another Bored Panda piece calling out the world’s rampant fatphobia, check out this article next.

Recently, TikToker Alicia Mccarvell posted a cute video with her husband showing their “transformation” as they got ready to attend a wedding

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@aliciamccarvell My forever wedding date @scottymc4 ♬ original sound – cam

After the original video went viral, Alicia made a follow-up calling out viewers for perpetuating toxic beauty standards in the comments section

She shared examples of ignorant comments people left speculating about how her and her husband became an item

Alicia went on to explain that we all have a responsibility to unlearn toxic ideas we’ve been taught, like valuing the size of our bodies above all else

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You can watch the full response video right here

@aliciamccarvelllet’s address the trash beauty standards in the room ||••♬ original sound – Alicia Mccarvell

Alicia currently has 5 million followers on TikTok and has gained a loyal audience through posting uplifting self-love content, participating in funny trends, and sharing adorable videos with her husband. So even though she receives thousands of supportive comments from fans every day, she notes in the video that hearing rude remarks about her marriage is nothing new. But that doesn’t make it acceptable. Inserting our opinions on anyone else’s body or relationship is uncalled for, and the fact that people take issue with Alicia’s marriage in the first place is so disappointing.

While TikTok is an app where content creators can post almost anything they like, from religious content to conspiracy theories, it is still notorious for promoting unrealistic beauty standards. With an algorithm that seems to endlessly push young, thin, white users’ content and mysteriously censors many plus-size creators for posting almost identical videos, the app is often the subject of controversy. In fact, the TikTok’s original policies instructed moderators to “censor content from people it believed to be ugly, overweight, disabled, or poor”. By pushing videos from users that fit into narrow beauty standards, fatphobic viewers are able to hold fast to their prejudices knowing they’ll rarely ever see anything that challenges their beliefs.

Alicia’s original video was meant to be a fun post featuring her loving husband, but it turned into a bold statement about body positivity. While the hateful commenters might have a long way to go in dismantling their fatphobia, I hope that Alicia bringing attention to the issue will help some of them open up their minds. We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below if you have ever experienced anything similar to Alicia or if you have any tips for helping others unlearn toxic beauty expectations. And remember, if you don’t have anything nice to say, maybe you don’t need to say anything at all.

Thankfully, Alicia has received countless comments of support from followers who understand how insignificant our bodies are

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This Instagram Account Shares Funny Tattoo Fails, And Here Are 87 Of The Worst Ones

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:56:53 +0200

There are plenty of reasons why people might end up with a bad tattoo. Maybe they lack taste, maybe they went to the wrong studio, or maybe they wanted crooked lines on purpose. Who knows. Either way, now they're stuck with the design for good, and if they go, for example, to the beach to have a swim, other folks might notice it, take a picture, and share it online. That's just the reality we live in. And it happens more than you might think. Just take a look at the Instagram account @worst_of_tattoos. It's on a mission to show that, "humans are trash at making good choices" and has already posted over 360 examples to prove it. Here are some of them.

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People Are Disappointed With Burger King After Employee With ‘Perfect Attendance’ Shows How They Thanked Him For 27 Years Of Service

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:27:37 +0200

Staying loyal and going the extra mile to help your company flourish eventually has to pay off, right? We expect our efforts to lead to something good, whether it’s a promotion, a pay bump, or at least some sort of genuine appreciation. But while dedicating 27 years of your life to one corporation may seem like a big deal, one Burger King employee recently found the opposite is true.

Kevin Ford, a 54-year-old cook and cashier who hasn’t missed a day of service, recently showed off his work anniversary gifts in a video that went viral for all the wrong reasons. The clip that was shared on TikTok shows Ford standing in the kitchen. He’s going through his goodie bag filled with bland stuff given as a token of appreciation for his nearly three decades of perfect attendance. A movie ticket, a bag of Reese’s Pieces, a Starbucks tumbler, and two packs of Lifesavers — things that amount to virtually nothing.

This whole incident deeply resonated with many people who felt both saddened and enraged about the items Ford received. Many felt let down to witness this modest recognition and believed it simply wasn’t enough. However, Ford himself later expressed gratitude for anything he gets. Read on for how the story goes and let us know what you think of it in the comments!

Kevin Ford, a Burger King employee recently went viral after receiving a goodie bag for his 27 years of “perfect attendance”

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He shows off his work anniversary gifts in the video below, and people on the internet are both saddened and outraged

@therealnovaakan3 Wow, this video lowkey hurt my heart yall ngl. 27 years!!! Like nahhhh they gotta do better then that! What yall think? #fyp ♬ original sound – Novaakan3

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Later on, Ford expressed his gratitude in an interview while adding that the corporation has “lost touch with their workers”

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Let’s just say people online weren’t big fans of Burger King after watching the video, here’s what they had to say

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Artist Illustrates Her Little Daily Modern Life Struggles In 70 Comics

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:35:32 +0200

Have you had that thought circling around your mind for days? Or maybe even years? An absurd notion that you're unsure whether to share with others?

This is essentially the focus of Liv, an artist who goes by the name "Comiclicious" on social media. She incorporates the silliest and funniest experiences from her daily life into her comics.

With that being said, Bored Panda reached out to Liv. First, we asked the artist about how she got started with comics.

"Ever since I was a child I’ve been surrounded by the comic books my father loved and I was fascinated by the illustrations I found inside."

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We were also wondering whether the artist was always making comics or if it was just something she started doing recently, and here's what she told us.

"Day-to-day life, struggles, and random thoughts that enter my mind are my inspiration. I am blessed to have very funny family members and friends. When we talk we go far and deep into our jokes and that often leads me to get some ideas for drawing. They are my biggest critics as well."

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For a lot of aritists art is something that was present with them throughout their whole lives, we were curious what was the case with Liv, and here's what she told us, "Art has always been a big part of me. I drew since early childhood and my mom still has my first 'drawing' from when I was 2. I never went to art school, instead, I studied physical chemistry in college, but illustration has always been my way of making my friends giggle, and making nights spent over the books more fun."

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A lot of people enjoy the work Liv puts out, we were curious about what it was like to have such a motivating audience.

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Nobody just builds a sign because it looks good. If that was the case, we’d probably have paintings and photographs on display on the roads.

Whether it’s a sign with an advert or a road sign, it’s there because it has a message to say. These bits of info become quintessential in moving around places, knowing what you’re allowed to do and, more often, what you're not, or being aware of the direction you’re going. But what if the signs fail to do what they are supposed to?

That’s how they end up on one of these Facebook groups: Stupid and Weird signs or Really Bad Signs. Both communities provide pure entertainment that shares anything from road and shop signs to street and public signs that have something off about them. Sometimes it’s a spelling error, other times it’s a unique message, so I leave the stage to them. Scroll down and upvote your favorite ones!

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Kind Strangers Jumped In To Help This Dad Who Bought A Way-Too-Tiny Lawn Mower

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:28:56 +0200

It’s not the easiest thing to find mow-tivation (the motivation to cut the grass, get it?), especially when it’s a lovely sunny day and your lawn mower is just a tad bit out of its league for the task at hand. You wouldn’t use a toothpick to eat a whole piece of lasagna, but it’s a good comparison to the small lawn mower this man got. Thankfully, many selfless neighbors brought forks and spoons to the party!

Strap in, this one’s quite wholesome. I can’t really think of any grass puns at the moment, but if you’ve got any, leave them in the comments below! Also, upvote the story to keep ‘em coming, and follow the author because it’s nice, and we’re here to read about nice things. Now, let’s run straight to the lawn!

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Madison and Blake Mealy decided to move their young family to Virginia’s beautiful Blue Ridge mountains, but the country life would be one they’d need to get used to

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No one is born knowing everything, especially when it comes to the twists and turns that life has to offer. Sometimes that twist is deciding what you want for breakfast that morning, another is dropping out of med school and moving to a tiny town in the middle of nowhere.

The latter happened to the Mealy family. After Madison’s husband Blake decided to quit his studies after two and a half years to become a more present part of his young children’s lives, they were at a crossroads thinking ‘where should we plant the seeds for our family to grow up?’ And they found just the place – Virginia’s Blue Ridge mountains! And although gorgeous, the place has a few tricks up its sleeves.

The simple task of mowing the lawn was no walk in the park, especially since Blake bought a lawn mower too small for the mighty task

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The pair settled on a home with luscious large fields. However, being new to country living, they weren’t expecting the amount of effort it would take to mow it. Blake went out to buy a lawn mower, but without much experience in the field (hehe, nice pun there), he bought something more suitable for a town house’s lawn.

Madison filmed his efforts in taming the wilderness, with their youngest girl riding on his back. The push mower was struggling to handle the task and it was going to take hours. But Blake was determined to make use of the purchased mower, so he kept on going.

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It was a task that could take hours of work, however, once neighbors took notice of the man’s struggle, they rushed in with their mowers to help

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His wife took a shower in the meantime, and when she was done, she looked out the window to see how Blake was doing. To her surprise, he was no longer the only one on the lawn. In a heartwarming turn of events, a group of neighbors banded together, bringing their riding lawn mowers and other tech to help tame the yard.

Madison posted the video on TikTok, the captions reading: “We don’t know any of these people. They drove by and saw my poor husband with his tiny mower, showed up and mowed the entire lawn for COMPLETE strangers. Reminder: there’s a lot of good left in this world.” She shared the video on her Instagram page as well, saying: “We need a small fleet of lawn mowers so we can do this for somebody else someday!”

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The video quickly went viral with 18.6M views, many rejoicing at the goodness of humanity and empathy displayed. We can truly do amazing things when we band together! However, others were somewhat critical of their choice to mow the lawn in the first place.

So, the question stands – to mow or not to mow? Like ‘Row Row Row Your Boat,’ should you Mow Mow Mow your lawn? Okay, enough of dad jokes…

Better Homes & Gardens recommend mowing the grass less regularly, as the emissions from gas-powered mowers and trimmers contribute to air pollution and mowing over native grasses and wildflowers reduces the amount of potential nectar for pollinators. Letting native plants grow instead of mowing over them helps the local ecosystem thrive.

Together they got the job done and people who were strangers before, were united through one deed of goodness

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“The sheer quantity of flowers and nectar production on lawns mown once a month can be astonishing,” Dr Trevor Dines, Plantlife’s Botanical Specialist, explains. “We’ve discovered that plants like daisy, white clover and bird’s-foot trefoil are superbly adapted to growing in shorter swords.”

However, Lawn Solutions believe it is important to mow the lawn regularly to maintain its health. A lawn that isn’t mowed regularly to the recommended height is often less healthy than a manicured lawn, with the grass more susceptible to disease, pests and weeds. Mowing your lawn encourages lateral growth, which helps it become thicker.

It’s unclear whether these get-togethers will continue or if the Mealy family will invest in larger equipment, but one thing is certain – this is hella wholesome

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Whether you’re able to make the personal choice to either cut or leave your lawn as is, you must always consider the neighborhood laws in your community, as there may be a fine or two to pay if the rules aren’t followed. Other than that, it really is a matter of personal choice and circumstances.

Regardless of how you like your lawn, one thing is certain here – community spirit and neighborly love shine bright through the selfless act of helping.

You can watch the full video here

@madisonmealyOne of my favorite memories 🥹♬ Married Life (From “Up”) – Sergy el Som

Let us know your thoughts on the story in the comments below, and I wish you a bright and sunny day!

People have loved this story, rejoicing in the kind nature of people. Leave us your thoughts and experiences with mowing the lawn in the comments!

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"A Life-Size Crucifix In One Of The Bedrooms”: Airbnb Guest Stunned To Find The Entire House She Rented Filled With Christian Decor

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:57:26 +0200

Renting an Airbnb used to be a great alternative to staying in a hotel. Having an entire home to yourself where you can cook your own meals and experience what it’s really like to live among the locals can be much cozier than spending your nights in a sterile hotel room.

However, recently, many people online have been airing their grievances about the home rental site. One particular risk that comes along with Airbnbs is that you can’t be 100% sure what the space will look like until you arrive. “Gorgeous beachside villa” might look beautiful in the photos, but the host is not likely to disclose in the description how often the hot water runs out. Similarly, if your host has an ulterior motive to make your stay feel more like a Christian church retreat than a vacation, they might conveniently forget to include that detail as well…

Earlier this week, comedian Emily Heller tweeted a video and some photos of an Airbnb she stayed in five years ago that made a lasting impression on her. Upon arrival, Emily and her friend found the home to be filled with crosses and Christian decor. Below, you can see the home for yourself, as well as read some of the responses Emily’s tweets have received, and decide whether or not you would agree to stay in this home. We’d love to hear in the comments if you have any shocking Airbnb stories of your own, and then if you’re looking to read another Bored Panda piece roasting Airbnb, we’ve got the perfect one right here.

Earlier this week, comedian Emily Heller relived one of her past Airbnb stays where upon arrival she found the house to be filled with Christian decorations

Since people are sharing terrible AirBnB stories, here’s one. This house had one, maybe two visible (but subtle!) crosses in almost 100 photos on the site listing. When we arrived, there wasn’t a single place your eyes could land that wasn’t DRENCHED in hardcore JC imagery. pic.twitter.com/xbG78i6Jzu

— Emily Heller (@MrEmilyHeller) June 19, 2022

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Now, there is absolutely nothing wrong with being religious and wanting to display your beliefs in your home. It’s very common for Christians to have some decorative crosses on the wall or maybe a quote of a Bible verse. But it’s a very different situation when you essentially trick people who just need a place to stay into being surrounded by your personal religious beliefs. When Airbnb was created in 2007, it was an innovative solution for many travelers. It was so exciting to suddenly have an option between hostels and hotels, and the idea of having a whole home to yourself was mind-blowing. The website skyrocketed in popularity, and as of December 2021, there were over 6 million active listings in over 100k cities and towns.

Recently, however, the once beloved home renting site has come under a bit of controversy. While Airbnbs used to be a way to save money while traveling, they have now become notorious for charging exorbitant rates and tacking on hundreds of dollars worth of housekeeping fees. Hosts sometimes also require guests to clean the space and take out the trash upon leaving, despite the fact that they paid a cleaning fee to stay there. When guests don’t follow their hosts instructions to a T, they are sometimes slapped with even more charges after checking out. The hassle of dealing with a demanding host has turned many travelers off from using the service. It might be worth it for a great deal, but the fact is that many travelers don’t save any money by using Airbnb. In a recent report by Upgraded Points, they found that among 20 US cities, it was cheaper in 17 of them for guests to stay in a hotel than to rent an “entire place” on Airbnb. And in the 3 cities that Airbnb came out cheaper, the price difference was less than $25.

There’s no question that renting an Airbnb can provide you with a memorable experience, as Emily has made clear in her Twitter thread, but personally, I would rather be confident that I’ll be comfortable when traveling than take a risk. Although hotels may be less “trendy” nowadays, they are more consistent with their services and prices, and you’ll likely be provided a great breakfast too. Let us know in the comments what you think of this Airbnb, and if you’ve ever stayed in a shocking home, we’d love to hear those stories as well.

The unique home has caused quite the stir on Twitter

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"First Time Parent Problems, I Know, But Seriously, Is This Okay?”: Mother Wonders If Her Babysitter Falling Asleep Was Ok

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:20:26 +0200

For many new parents, leaving their little bundle of joy with a stranger can be a stressful and confusing experience. But since parenting is already a hard enough job, hiring a babysitter has to happen sometime, right? So when Danielle Mitchell, a first-time mom, wanted to head out on a date with her husband, she felt quite anxious about trusting someone else to care for her 10-month-old son.

While having cameras installed in her house should have alleviated some of her worries, that was not the case. This TikTok creator explained how she caught her babysitter sleeping on the couch while on the job, leaving many of her followers with a lot to mull over. At the beginning of the viral video that amassed over 1.8 million views, Danielle asked the viewers if she was “overreacting.”

Unsure of whether her feelings were valid, she turned to the internet to ask if it is “normal” for a sitter to fall asleep while they’re watching kids. Her story ignited several debates in the comment section with people weighing in on the situation and sharing mixed opinions about her reaction. Scroll down to read how the whole story unfolded and be sure to tell us what you think about it right below!

Earlier this month, a first-time mom Danielle Mitchell turned to her followers on TikTok to ask if she was “overreacting”

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In the viral clip, she explained that her babysitter fell asleep while watching her child and was unsure whether it was “normal”

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You can watch the full video, which got over 1.8 million views, right over here

@danimariemit First time parent problems, I know, but seriously, is this okay? #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #babysitter #firsttimeparent #amioverreacting #isthisok ♬ original sound – Danielle Mitchell

Later on, Danielle explained that the home cameras are out in the open and everyone knows they are being watched

@danimariemit Reply to @queenofzilch ♬ BARELY BREATHING – Grant Averill

In another follow-up video, she answered a comment asking if she also sleeps while watching her baby

@danimariemit Reply to @1wasbetterthan2 ♬ original sound Danielle Mitchell

People had mixed opinions about Danielle’s reaction, here’s what they had to say

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