Month: January 2021

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A Patient Pulled an Ingenious Trick to Get a Quick Appointment

There’s a meme out there that one of the worst parts of “adulting” is making appointments for yourself. I mean, who wants to like, speak to a person and schedule a responsibility?

What’s worse is when the places we’re trying to go seem to have policies designed specifically to keep you from easily doing so.

Which is weird. Like, don’t you all want my money? Work with me here.

Luckily, there are ways around this sort of thing. They require a little cleverness and a lot of nerve, but they can be pulled off in style, like Tumblr user hotmolasses explains.

Step 1: Try to Walk-In

You think we’re gonna let just anybody in here? Think again.

Step 2: Make the Call

The fact that they didn’t even bother walking out of the lobby first just kills me.

Step 3: Make an Appointment

How can you miss that this is happening right in front of you? Don’t you hear the echo?

Step 4: Confirm

The fact that she was mad about it is the icing on the cake.

Step 5: Satisfaction

Now share the story far and wide.

You don’t have to be a full-blown Karen to get your way as a customer. Just apply a little wit and flair, and you’ll be well on your way to checking that errand off your to-do list.

What’s a strange loophole you’ve used before?

Tell us about it in the comments.

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This Guy Used a Weird “DIY” Lifehack to Outsmart a Mechanic

It’s pretty much a meme at this point that any time you think you’re doing OK in life or you finally have some money saved, that’s when car problems strike and ruin absolutely everything. It’s a huge problem for me, a mechanically inept person.

My grandfather knows absolutely everything about cars, my dad knows some things, I know nothing. Following this pattern I assume my future son will not even understand what a car is.

Mechanical issues are of course exacerbated by unscrupulous mechanics who know that you can’t fix the problem on your own and will come up with all sorts of ways to trap you into paying way too much for a process that’s actually pretty simple. I need a new headlight installed. How long does that take? 10 minutes? 4 hours? I have no idea. I’m at the mercy of the guy quoting me a price.

Unless, of course, I come up with an ingenious plan, like this Tumblr user did.

Step 1: Identify the Problem

Nothing like a little bit of price gouging to start off a good story.

Step 2: Shop Around

Hey man, I’m just trying to play my part here.

Step 3: Find an Alternative Route

If you wanna play, we can play.

Step 4: Do It Yourself

When your own incompetence is secretly your greatest weapon.

Step 5: Revel in the Satisfaction

Holy, indeed.

So there ya have it. A life hack for those of us who are mechanically challenged. Go forth, and save some dough.

What weird loophole have you used to save money?

Tell us in the comments.

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Here’s How to Skip Those Pesky Cancellation Fees

Reception desk jobs are kind of weird.

You’re there to be a pleasant presence to help folks navigate whatever is on offer, but you also have to be a sort of busy bureaucrat, enforcing rules with a smile on your face and confusing or enraging customers/clients in the process through no fault of your own.

Which is all to say, I don’t envy the folks who have to hold those jobs, but I also don’t envy me when I find myself caught up in conversations with them over some very unfair nonsense. Luckily, for anyone willing to look hard enough, there’s usually some loophole to be exploited that doesn’t just involve screaming to get your way.

You can be polite AND skirt the rules, as this story by Reddit user Stellapotamus demonstrates.

Step 1: Try to Cancel

When you notice something about the notice.

Step 2: Just Reschedule

Put it whenever you want, I’m not coming anyway.

Step 3: Turn the Tables

Is this really the first time someone tried this?

Bonus: Internet Edition

Pretty much anything that can be done to stick it to Comcast is worthwhile.

As they say…

I need this embroidered on a pillow.

So there ya have it. Need to stop something but don’t wanna pay for the privilege? Get on board with his particular brand of “cancel” culture.

What’s a weird loophole you’ve exploited to save money?

Share your tips in the comments.

Thanks, fam!

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Funny Texts That Human Beings Actually Sent to Each Other

It’s kind of hard to imagine a world without text messaging…

I have one friend who likes to buck the system and he refuses to get texting on his phone, but every single other person I know has the ability to send text messages.

With that many people sending messages out into the world, there’s bound to be a ton of ridiculous, embarrassing, and hilarious moments for us to enjoy.

And here are a bunch! Let’s take a look.

1. That didn’t end well.

Nice try though, Frankie…you did your best.

2. It’s going to be a glorious decade!

Get ready for it!

3. That sounds very awkward.

Let’s talk about your daughter…

4. That’s what friends are for.

Come on over, I’ll be here for you…

5. You should have waited for a response.

But what’s done is done.

6. You made a terrible choice.

And you’ll never be the same ever again.

7. You gotta do it the right way.

These are words to live by.

8. That problem was not washed away.

Oh, and we need to talk.

9. Hahahaha. This is great.

I wonder if she learned a lesson.

10. You are really classin’ it up!

Keep up the great work!

11. At least this person is being very honest.

Germans are…not know for their humor so much…

12. You earned it.

Here’s to a job well done!

13. This is a real tragedy.

We are sorry for your loss.

Okay, it’s confession time…

Have you sent any texts or received any that really made you cringe?

If so, please tell us about them in the comments. We won’t make fun of you…too much. Thanks!

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Funny Text Messages That People Probably Regret They Sent

If you’re like 99% of the population, you’ve probably sent some text messages in your life that you wish you could take back.

But hey, the chances are pretty good that your texts didn’t end up on the hilarious “Texts From Last Night” Instagram page…because that’s when you know that you’ve really screwed up.

But these folks weren’t so lucky. But hey, at least we get to laugh at them, and that’s definitely a bright spot…for us…

Enjoy these texts that people probably wish they could take back…

1. That was a little rough.

But…maybe you had it coming.

2. I hope she remembers you…

You did a good deed.

3. We all do this sometimes.

Hey, don’t feel bad about it!

4. This takes a lot of…guts.

Might as well knock it out with one shot.

5. Katie is the honest woman we need right now.

Thank you, Katie…

6. Sounds like a wild night.

I’m sorry I missed out on it!

7. You’re setting a great example.

We tip our hats to you!

8. Don’t compare me to a wall!

I resent that remark!

9. Ouch…not messing around here.

Now, tell us what you did to deserve this.

10. You gotta get the name right, bro.

Nice effort, though.

11. This could really go either way.

Good luck out there…and be careful…

12. Speaking the truth.

And the truth hurts, doesn’t it?

How about you?

Have you sent any cringeworthy texts lately that you regret? Or maybe you’ve received some real whoppers?

If so, tell us about them in the comments. Thanks!

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