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This Employee Technically Complied With Employer’s Selectively Enforced Rules

Nothing is as frustrating as employers who have rules that seem totally arbitrary, or that are applied so selectively it can be impossible to get a handle on how you’re supposed to behave on the job.

Luckily, there are always those employees who will maliciously comply with what they’re told to do, giving employers the chance to see just how stupid those rules were in the first place.

This guy, who went from loving his job to not, is a perfect example.

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He kept getting more and more responsibility due to layoffs, but no more money to go along with it.

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Things came to a head after new management arrived, and some of their more dubious policies possibly contributed to this guy’s collapsed lung.

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They were after him to quit, pulling out all of the stops along the way.

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In response, he went on a mission to make their plant the very safest one in the history of ever.

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He went back to doing the one job he was hired for.

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He would refuse to do things based on the “rules,” which he was following “to the letter,” just as they were. He waited to see whether they would blink first, because he wasn’t going to.

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He went around with OSHA rules, generally making their lives difficult, until one day, a manager took the bait.

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The employee was delighted. The manager, not so much.

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The guy did finally move on, but loved hearing that they had to hire 5 people to do what he had been doing previously, and it still wasn’t getting done well.

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This is why you treat people like human beings, managers.

They will happily go above and beyond, money be damned, if you do.

If you don’t, well…you could end up getting the short end of the stick in every way possible.

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An Arthritis Drug Might Make Gluten Safe for Celiac Patients

You probably know someone who eats “gluten free.” It’s become something of a fad, with even people who have no medical reason to eschew gluten sure that doing so makes them “feel better.”

And you know, everyone can decide for themselves what they do and do not want to eat.

For people with celiac disease, though, ingesting gluten can have some very real, and extremely uncomfortable, gastrointestinal effects. With gluten sneaking its way into tons of products – including those that claim to be gluten free – relief could be a huge deal for so many.

A case study that was published in Annals of Internal Medicine detailed a male patient who was treated with Tofacitinib, a medication used for people with rheumatoid arthritis and alopecia. When he returned for a followup appointment, doctors found that his celiac disease had gone into remission.

Normally, celiac patients have to avoid gluten for the rest of their lives in order to stop long-term damage to the mucosa in their digestive tracts, but his man found he could eat and tolerate it with no trouble after going on the Tofacitinib.

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The patient, who was seen at the University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium, had previously been controlling his celiac disease with a gluten-free diet. Then, he began a regimen of Tofacitinib to treat his alopecia. The medication inhibits enzymes associated with worsening severity of rheumatoid arthritis, mainly, though it has previously been used to treat certain bowel diseases.

His celiac disease showed complete histologic and serologic remission, even after he returned to eating a normal diet that included regular gluten.

The results are promising, though they need to be replicated on a larger scale before gluten lovers everywhere can rejoice. The drug also has side effects that would need to be considered before doctors prescribed it to celiac patients en masse.

Still, hope is on the horizon, and sometimes, that’s all you need.

Well, that and to be able to eat garlic bread with your spaghetti.

Am I right?

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A Guy Switched Almond Milk With Real Milk to Get Sweet, Milky Revenge on His Lactose Intolerant Roommate

Roommates can be really terrible.

Even when you very carefully lay down a series of rules designed for peaceful cohabitation, there’s always somebody who thinks they’re above the law of common decency and that those rules need not apply to them. What’s to be done about such people? Do we just grin and bear it? Do we resort to confrontation? Should confrontation fail, what then?

A Reddit user found himself asking these questions when he was forced by circumstance to plot a devious trap for his roommate “R.”

Read on:

Me and 2 other guys share an apartment together and we split all the bills. The only thing we don’t split costs on is groceries. Everyone’s in charge of buying their own food and we don’t touch whatever doesn’t belong to us in the fridge. We put our names on everything so no one gets mixed up.

This issue has been going on almost a year and I’m sick of it.

One of my roommates, R, keeps stealing my food. I get home from work and containers with my leftovers are sometimes missing (they have my name written on it), or my stuff finishes too quick. My gallon of milk for example. I buy almond milk because I like the taste. But it seems to finish after a week even though I’ve only drank once or twice.

Yeah, he’s getting stolen from… for sure!

I confronted R about this lots of times and that’s caused a lot of arguments. He outright denies it and tells me I’m crazy even though it’s so obvious.

Sounds like a class act!

My other roommate and I carpool together because we both work the same early morning shifts around the same area so I know it’s not him. It’s always after we get back home and R’s already left for work that I notice my food’s gone. My roommate’s also had a similar problem but not as often as I do. I’m guessing cause R doesn’t like what he buys.

The funny thing is R buys a lot for himself and is even more stingy about his food. He will literally point out what’s his when he comes back from grocery shopping and tells us not to touch it.

Yeah, sounds typical of an a&&hole…

Last week, my milk was nearly empty again and I got fed up. I went to the liquor store and bought regular dairy milk. I drank what was left of my almond milk and refilled the gallon with the one I bought. This was to catch/prove R is the one stealing since he’s lactose intolerant.

The nxt day, Saturday, we get back from work and R is pissed. He yelled at me that he was stuck in the bathroom for 40 mins with diarrhea because of my milk; he was using it to make a shake. I only responded with “So then you’re the one who’s been stealing?”

What happened next? Oh… boy… howdy…

He freaking exploded. Yeah he admitted he was “sometimes” drinking my milk and eating my food but he was more mad that I switched milks than the fact that he was caught. I told him I wouldn’t have done that if he’d just stopped taking my stuff from the fridge or at least told the truth instead of tryna make it seem like I was making it up.

My roommate backed me up and thought it was kinda funny he got payback for stealing from us. It’s a little tense rn and my roommate told me R is trying to convince him to agree to kick me out. Little does he know we’re both looking to move somewhere else together cause we are sick of his shit.

I told some buddies what happened and a few think I was an asshole for that. I feel like I’m not in the wrong here. He was taking my food and not even owning up to it and I wanted to prove it, does that make me TA?

This was, of course, posted to the infamous forum “Am I The A**hole,” in which scenarios like this are posed and a sea of random Reddit jurors determine who exactly is the a**hole. What did they decide? Let’s find out.

1. Most agreed, he’s in the clear.

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2. Turns out this might be more common than you’d think.

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3. And how dumb was this roommate?

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4. The entire prospect of roommates is flawed.

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5. It’s a question of severity.

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6. This about sums it up.

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7. Good thing it didn’t go too wrong though…

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8. This guy’s asking the real questions.

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9. Meg here took it a step further.

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10. Bottom line: ya did good, but it could have been bad.

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So before you go taking similar revenge on a bad roommate, maybe check and make sure you’re not going to, yanno, severely injure them with your little prank. That would be a much less funny story.

But what do you think about this situation?

Tell us in the comments.

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Daily Tasks That Are Difficult for Lefties

Only 10 percent of the world’s population is left-hand dominant.

Naturally, the other 90 percent don’t really understand the daily struggles that southpaws face.

Here are 11 daily tasks that are difficult for lefties. Some of them may surprise you.

1. Using scissors

Simply cutting a piece of paper for a project can be a nightmare for a left-handed person.

Scissors are typically designed for right-handed people, so a lefty may have to hold them upside down just to be able to cut.

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2. Eating with other people

If you’re part of the 90 percent and have dined next to a lefty, you should know all too well about the difficulty of this task.

Lefties can have a difficult time dining comfortably because they will be invading their neighbor’s space.

Maybe sitting across the table is the best bet after all.

3. Painting your fingernails

Painting your own nails can be a challenge no matter if you’re a lefty or a righty.

For southpaws, trying to paint their left hand with their right can be an absolute mess.

Sometimes it’s best to just pay the extra money and let the professionals handle it.

4. Banking

Banks love to protect their pens. But did you ever notice that most banks have their pens chained in a position that’s advantageous for right-handed people?

That can make endorsing a check an uncomfortable task for a lefty.

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5. Walking

You may not notice it, but we tend to lean toward our dominant side when walking.

So if you’re passing a left-handed person, it can be an awkward ordeal if they are leaning into your path.

Just blame genetics.

6. Getting dressed

Even getting dressed can be a tough task for left-handers thanks to zippers.

Buttons and zippers typically are designed for right-handed people to open and close.

Maybe it’s time to offer a new line of clothing just for lefties.

7. Measuring ingredients

Cooking is already hard enough for many people, but for lefties, it can be even more challenging.

Glass and plastic measuring cups typically have the serving amount printed on the left of the handle.

That means left-handers often come face-to-face with the metric system side, which is another challenge in itself.

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8. Using a can opener

A can opener is a useful kitchen tool…unless you’re a lefty.

Manual can openers are designed to favor right-handers. Luckily, modern-day devices can do the job for you no matter what hand you prefer to use.

9. Using a cell phone

Even our phones are optimally designed for the 90 percent of the population that calls their right hand the dominant one.

Apple is the prime culprit when it comes to lefties and their cell phone struggles. At times, your left hand can block the antenna and lead to poor reception.

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10. Using a car cup holder

It’s already a challenge to try and use the gear shift with your non-dominant hand.

Now imagine trying to grab a drink from a cup holder while driving.

Talk about a nightmare.

11. Writing

Let’s just say notebooks aren’t a lefty’s best friend.

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Left-handers have trouble writing because their own hand can smudge or smear their work.

Maybe typing your next assignment is the better option.

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Are you a lefty? What tasks do you find more difficult than your right-handed friends and family members?

Tell us more in the comments below!

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Add Some Spice to Your Life With Totino’s Takis Fuego Mini Snack Bites

Break out the fire extinguisher—Totino’s is creating another late-afternoon snack legend in a collab with Takis to make Takis Fuego Mini Snack Bites.

Similar to the binge-worthy pizza rolls that you remember, these also bite-sized and are an ideal snack any time of day. However, these have added extra kick—they are coated in Takis Fuego seasoning with creamy mozzarella cheese on the inside, which oozes out once they’re cooked.

Needless to say, people are excited.

While these have more of a kick than the pizza rolls do, they are infused with lime, so you won’t completely scald your month to the point you can’t taste anything. If you can’t handle the spice, you can also dip the Bites in ranch or blue cheese as you would hot wings.

Takis Fuego Mini Snack Bites are a breeze to make. Just pop them in the microwave for a minute and a half or, if you want extra crunch, in a 425-degree oven.

If you already love Totino’s Pizza Bites and Takis Fuegos, then you’re in for a real treat. Not only will they satisfy your pizza cravings, but they’ve got you covered for all your spicy snack needs.

They are available at mainstream retailers everywhere and come in packs of 60 for about $5. That’s a lot of bites for a low price, and spicy snack lovers everywhere are rejoicing!

Have you tried Takis Fuego Mini Bites yet? Let us know in the comments below!

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Here Are Some of the Best Tumblr Posts of All Time

You’re in for a real treat today, because we’ve got 15 of the best Tumblr posts OF ALL TIME.

This list was compiled by a team of researchers working ’round the clock for years, sifting through the millions of posts available and weighing their characteristics on a detailed table of qualities and I’m totally making all of this up.

There’s way too many posts on Tumblr to make that kind of list. This one is pretty much random. But it’s got some great ones on it!

Here without further ado are the fifteen greatest Tumblr posts of all time, maybe.

15. Squawk and spook

The bird is the word, and the word is surprise.

https://theshitpostcalligrapher.tumblr.com/post/187010860246/i-feel-like-youll-appreciate-this-photo-i-took

14. Hair raising tales

When retail goes wrong.

https://kkkkkcuf.tumblr.com/post/41812181684/ragingbomer-ragingbomer-so-we-had-3-bottles

13. Pinchy pupper

We come for pets.

https://rockboci.tumblr.com/post/612521161532784640

12. I am gross

Thanks, I hate it.

https://daovihi.tumblr.com/post/130489159187/magicalgirlwandamaximof-dekutree

11. Prasin’ raisins

You think Jesus doesn’t appreciate a little variety now and then?

https://theoneandonlywhitetiger.tumblr.com/post/182088898811/biglawbear-pastel-lavender-shiraglassman

10. Hecko gecko

“Let’s get this bread.” – the dearly departed

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9. What a fun guy

Didn’t need anything new to have nightmares about, but thanks anyway.

https://itsafckingsnickersbar.tumblr.com/post/184303261288/miaislying-personsonable-miaislying

8. Phone at the feet!

Is that cheese slice even out of its wrapping?

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7. Happy little clouds

There are no mistakes, just happy little accidents.

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6. Quite a dilemma

You may think you know where this is going but I promise you, you don’t.

https://rockboci.tumblr.com/post/189673180718

5. Pass it on

This is musical collaboration at its finest.

https://thosefunnyones.tumblr.com/post/190234230680/she-was-poetry-but-he-couldnt-read-his-name

4. The hurt locker

What beautiful mind could lead to the creation of such a thing?

https://mosticonicposts.tumblr.com/post/189919839407/robotz-certified-iconic-post

3. Understandable

Sad to learn that all forms of communication have been sullied by these nightmares.

https://carodoodles.tumblr.com/post/131333079352/mugasofer-mad-yet-glad

2. Bee yourself

Crazy how nature do that.

https://epoxyconfetti.tumblr.com/post/147941919831/thebeeresponsibleforthishoney-may-this

1. They grow up so fast

“Leave me alone, Meredith” is a sentence never before spoken by anyone without a mortgage.

https://acepalindrome.tumblr.com/post/189890842513/my-brother-decided-to-teach-his-two-and-a-half

There they are. The greatest posts that God himself ever wrote. Or at least…I dunno, they’re pretty good.

What do you think of our rankings? Would you add another in there?

Tell us in the comments.

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Great Memes to Make You Dream of Memes

Hi!

Do you dream of memes?

When you lay your head down on the pillow at night and drift off into that unsolid place, is it memes that you see? Memes of your past, memes of your present, and memes that are yet to be?

Then you, my friend, are a true meme visionary, and that is a gift that must be fostered and nurtured within you. We can help.

Look over these ten random memes. Let them feed your soul, and awaken the meme dreams we know are within you.

13. Extreme chill

You can go ahead and extend that prediction to the majority of the year.

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12. My story will go on

“Look, Rose, that’s great, but we asked about the diamond…”

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11. Spin the wheel

Just like the board game, I’ve lost all the little pieces that make the thing workable.

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10. Ain’t nothin’ but a heartbreak

You’re now singing this song as loudly as you can.

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9. Chonky boi

Let the thiccness flow through you.

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8. Powdered pleasure

That all starts tomorrow, fry me up whatever you’ve got.

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7. Who knew?

I swear at this point owls are just messing with us.

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6. Fast feels

I’m sure a few carbs will set everything right.

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5. Hell yeah

It’s hot and I expect my gift.

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4. Waking up is hard to do

Just five more minutes. Then hours.

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3. Moewji board

“I think it’s working but none of us can read.”

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2. Water of life

Next best thing to just sticking your head under the sink.

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1. Killer facts

I’m about to make everybody at this party reeeeaaaal uncomfortable.

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With the power of these memes inside you, you are ready to begin your journey to become the greatest memelord the world has yet known.

Where else do you get good memes?

Share your secrets in the comments.

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Memes that Define Our Beautiful, Weird American Education

Are you a victim…I mean…product of the American education system?

I’m so sorry. I sympathize.

I literally didn’t even know biological evolution was a real thing until college. We’re not exactly killing it when it comes to education and properly preparing kids for life. But what we ARE killing it in is making funny memes about our frustration with what we’ve learned and how we’ve learned it. And maybe, just maybe, that was the real lesson all along. (What?)

Anyway, I never learned how to write a proper introduction paragraph so here is memes now:

10. High expectations

Why can’t you be more like your imaginary brother?

9. Pop culture knowledge

All that education and this is what could have earned the guy some actual money.

8. It’s electric

All lessons should be taught in this form.

7. Doesn’t measure up

“It’s not a good way, but it’s our way.” – America

6. Business etiquette

Learn the rules for personal and professional success from this one movie.

5. Ding dong dorm

To be fair, there wasn’t much money left after spending $4,000 on 3 textbooks.

4. State of play

This meme literally just reminded me that Delaware exists.

3. The universal answer

It’s the powerhouse of education itself.

2. Big problems

“Kyle has 23 pineapples. Showing your work, solve for why.”

1. Crunching numbers

Remember, water freezes at Christmas degrees fire hydrant.

We may not have learned much in school, but at least we know how to meme.

What’s your biggest gripe about how you got learned?

Tell us in the comments.

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10 Ways To Avoid Germs on Your Next Flight

While the current pandemic has left most people burrowed indoors in order to maintain social distancing, others have to spread their wings and take flight.

Whether it is for business or for a much-needed vacation, it’s important to consider your health and safety the next time you travel.

Here are 10 ways to avoid germs on your next flight so you can boost your chances of arriving to your destination in good health.

1. Use online check-in

Keep your face-to-face interactions to a minimum by utilizing the online check-in option.

This feature allows passengers to check-in up to 24 hours before a flight departs. At the same time, it helps you steer clear of germs on the self-service kiosks at airports.

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2. Disinfect high-touch surfaces at your seat

Airlines may have upped their cleaning game, but it’s easy to miss a spot or two. And in that case, you could expose yourself to germs.

Take the time to disinfect high-touch surfaces such as the armrest, tray table, seatbelt buckle, and screen controls. You never know what has been left behind by a previous passenger.

3. Pick a window seat

Did you know that where you sit on the plane could influence your exposure to germs?

With some airlines leaving middle seats empty in wake of the coronavirus pandemic, that gives you two seat options. A window seat is your safest bet because it gets exposed to the fewest people during an average flight.

4. Don’t forget sanitizer and wipes

You can never have too much hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes.

These items are especially essential when traveling given your exposure to many people and surfaces.

You can bring bottles of hand sanitizer that measure 12 ounces or less as a carry-on in the United States.

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5. Make cashless transactions

Our money can be a festering ground for germs.

Instead of relying on cash at Starbucks or wherever else you prefer to purchase your pre-flight snacks, opt for the cashless method to reduce the chances of contamination.

6. Try not to touch your face

Did you know that one behavioral study from 2015 revealed that a person touches his or her face about 23 times per hour?

You definitely don’t want to do that at an airport or on a plane considering how much exposure you have to germs by touching public surfaces.

7. Keep items stored inside your bag at security checkpoints

Most people throw their personal items into the plastic bins at security checkpoints. Don’t follow that trend.

Instead, keep your phone, wallet, and other items inside your bag to prevent exposing them to germs.

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8. Turn on the overhead air vent

This may seem simple, but turning on the overhead air vent can provide an extra layer of protection against germs and viruses.

How does this happen?

An airplane’s filtration system can neutralize potentially harmful particles and keep you safe.

9. Avoid crowds

Do you seriously need a lesson in what social distancing means?

Maintain a six-foot gap between people in security checkpoint lines or luggage pick-up areas.

You may even want to board last so you don’t have to be stuck waiting in the walkway with a bunch of other passengers.

10. Wear a face mask

This should be a standard no matter if you’re traveling abroad or taking a trip to your local grocery story.

Wear a mask not only for your own protection but for everyone else’s, too.

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Have you traveled on an airplane since the COVID-19 pandemic hit?

What changes did you make to your traveling routine?

Tell us your experience in the comments below!

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Hilarious Times When People Forgot Common Words and Just Made Something Up

Talking can be hard and stuff…

And even if you think you have a great grasp on your native tongue, every once in a while you really have a hiccup and can’t remember a correct word or phrase.

It happens to the best of us! You think Bill Shakespeare never made any mistakes? Trust me, even that guy totally blew it once in a while. There’s even a lost version of Hamlet where he really biffed a lot of the language (that’s a lie, by the way).

Enjoy these posts from people who just couldn’t seem to find the right word…we think you’ll have some good laughs.

1. You did your best…

Don’t beat yourself up about it!

2. Do you know how to ride an animal car?

I sure don’t.

3. Restart the dispenser.

Has a nice ring to it.

4. I love this!

And I will use it from now on!

5. Isn’t that cute?

The hat for the pot.

6. Pretty accurate, actually.

And it’s a cool visual!

7. OH MY GOD.

That’s amazing.

8. Foot fingers.

Gotta be careful with those.

9. Unsleep me.

Or whatever it’s called…

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10. The liquid zoo.

It’s a lot of fun!

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11. That’s one way to put it.

Makes sense, I guess.

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12. Make that salad VERY WET.

Oh, right…soup…

Has anything like this ever happened to you?

Talk to us in the comments and tell us about what words or phrases you forgot!

We promise we won’t make fun of you…too much…

Please and thank you!

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