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A British Guy Gives His Un-Researched Thoughts on 13 States in the U.S.

The Brits and the Americans have a special relationship. We’re like…exes who still have to co-parent, or children who have moved away from their parents and don’t visit often enough for the parents to like.

Or something.

Anyway, we like to razz each other, and this Brit’s ideas on what each state is famous for is just in good fun – and it’s hilarious, too.

Here are 13 more for your enjoyment.

13. Iowa.

I mean…I can’t think of anything else.

12. Kansas.

It wasn’t really a high point for anyone in the movie, but ok.

11. Kentucky

I can see why he would think that.

10. Louisiana

Do people in Britain not know about New Orleans? Because…

9. Maine

And also Stephen King.

8. Maryland

I personally love this take.

7. Massachusetts

I mean, if you ignore Boston. Which, fair.

6. Michigan

If they had clean water maybe more people would stay.

5. Minnesota

This is extremely accurate.

4. Mississippi

He didn’t really need that last word honestly.

3. Missouri

This is a fair assessment.

2. Montana

This is hilariously inaccurate.

1. Nebraska

It’s really not (and it’s not even cooler than Iowa).

Check out 1-14 here, and the next 12 here when you’re ready!

Is yours accurate? Tell us in the comments!

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Read About What a British Man on Twitter Makes of 11 States in the U.S.

It can be hilarious to hear what people from other countries know or assume they know about America, or each of her States. As long as everything is in good fun, as it usually is between Brits and Americans, it can also be interesting (and hilariously informative).

This guy has been through all 50 states, telling us off the top of his head what he believes each is famous for, with some pretty hilarious results – and here are the final 11.

11. South Carolina

This is definitely one thing its famous for

10. South Dakota

What about Mount Rushmore?

9. Tennessee

I feel like someone watches a lot of movies.

8. Texas

I feel like the best thing to say here is “no comment.”

7. Utah

Try not to be envious.

6. Vermont

Bless his heart.

5. Virginia

Well, this is awkward.

4. Washington

He got an astonishing amount right.

3. West Virginia

We were all waiting for it, and it was worth it.

2. Wisconsin

Once again, I do not think the Brits have any room to talk here.

1. Wyoming.

You cannot argue with this description.

Check out states 1-14, 15-28, and 29-40 when you have time.

And tell us in the comment whether he got your state right!

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A Family Found a Life-Sized Monopoly Board Under Their Carpet and People Want One

We played a lot of board games growing up.

We had the classics like Checkers, Clue, Trivial Pursuit, and Monopoly. We also played oddly specific games like a Clue-style Sherlock Holmes who-dunit, The New York game which involved navigating the subway to visit famous Manhattan sites, and an It’s a Wonderful Life themed trivia game.

Consequently, I love board games, and have always had an affinity for Monopoly. But not, apparently, as much as some people.

Recently, a user by the name of Yamaha234 posted to the r/pics Subreddit about a unique discovery their in-laws made. During a home remodel, the couple pulled up some old carpet only to find a life-sized Monopoly board underneath.

As My Modern Met explains:

The room-sized Monopoly board is based on the classic U.S. version of the game, complete with Chance and Community Chest spaces, a jail, and railroads.

Iconic sought-after spaces such as Park Place and Boardwalk also feature. The giant floor edition appears to have been hand-painted by the previous homeowners years ago.

Check-out Yamaha234’s actual picture:

While tearing up their carpet, my in-laws found a giant monopoly board from pics

Personally, I think the jail square is the perfect location for time out if you have naughty kids.

Reddit users were floored. And while they didn’t all agree on the merits of Monopoly game-play, they had a lot of fun with the idea.

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As shocking as this discovery was, it may not be totally unheard of.

Apparently a lot of people’s families’ basements had shuffleboards made of tile.

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And not just shuffleboards!

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One user explained that this was fairly common for houses built in the 1950s, although I’ve certainly never heard of it.

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Makes you wonder how many gems like this are hidden under grungy carpet across America.

Enough, it turns out, that this wasn’t even the first time someone posted such a find on Reddit!

Seven years ago someone made a similar discovery at a different home.

Pulled up the carpet at the house, and guess what I found! from funny

Lots of commenters have new #LifeGoals (me included, if I’m being honest), stating that they want to do this in their own homes some day.

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And forget Monopoly, this person wants to put Risk on their floor (speaking of games that last for ever and ever).

I’m pretty sure I went to college with this person.

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So what about the OP’s parents?

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I really hope they decide to clean it up and keep it visible, because what a weird fun thing to have.

What do you think? Keep it or cover it up? Let us know in the comments!

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Should Kids Be Banned From Restaurants Until They’re Old Enough to Sit Still?

Going out to eat with young children is honestly more of a hassle than it’s usually worth, if you ask this mom of two preschoolers. You can’t enjoy your meal because you’re dealing with entertaining kids, or cutting up food, or you’re getting up to take one to the bathroom or whatever.

It’s not that I have an issue taking care of my kids, but if I’m going to pay extra to have a nice meal served to me, I would like to, you know. Enjoy it.

That said, my making the decision to do takeout until my kids are more self-sufficient and someone telling me I have to are two different things – but the latter is exactly what this unpopular opinion suggests should be the norm.

If you’re curious how many agree (or disagree), these 17 Redditors are sharing their thoughts.

17. There’s definitely a sliding scale.

Seems like a super popular opinion.

If a kid is screaming and crying we just get our food put in boxes and leave

We dont let the kids be little crazy a$ses at the table or leave their seats

But if a toddler forgets and talks or laughs too loud every once in awhile or squeals every now and then people can deal with it, as long as they are behaving well in general.

16. This is exactly me.

Once my kids hit about the age of about 18 months we said goodbye to dining in til they were about 4 or 5. It just isn’t very relaxing. We would save it for date nights or when either my husband or I went out separately with friends.

I don’t get mad if I see other parents out with their kids. That’s their choice. Good for them. For me personally, just a better experience when the kids are a bit older!

15. Servers have choices, too.

This is why I’ve always worked in fine dining restaurants in large expensive cities whenever possible.

There aren’t as many families living in cities like NY or SF, and the price tag for a night out is often a deterrent for families with small children. Not saying people with children don’t have cash to burn, but they are usually budgeting for kid stuff during those years. Plus there isn’t ever a kids menu, at places like that, and most parents don’t want to drop that much money on food their kid might not even eat.

We would occasionally get children during Nutcracker season at this one spot I worked, but they were all well behaved, and passed the screaming toddler age- because you don’t take kids that young to the Ballet and thus we never had them in for pre show dinner.

14. There could be kid hours.

My son was always very good in restaurants. However, we’d always go at times when there was hardly anyone else there to cause minimum disruption if there was ever an issue.

I don’t think there ever was, though.

13. How else can we teach them how to behave?

Can’t believe this is unpopular. But the only way to teach them is to take them out. You have to be willing to walk out AS SOON AS the get antsy and won’t settle right back down.

We did this with triplets-only had to walk out a couple times with my triplets. One of us took kids to car other got food to go. Went home and served the kids sandwiches (only the one or ones who caused the issue) while we ate the nice dinner. This cured them right away.

It isn’t hard but parents have to be willing to stand firm.

12. Parents have to do their part.

We took my nephew when he was very little but he was also well-behaved. Towards the end of the meal he would sometimes get restless so I’d either pick him up and walk around the restaurant or take him outside.

If he wanted to walk I would hold his hand and walk him around inside and out until the others were ready to go. He never screamed or threw fits in restaurants.

Maybe he was exceptionally good but it really was not that hard to be attentive to his needs and not be disruptive to others.

11. We want to see some effort.

I’m in the boat of as long as the parents are making an effort to keep the kid under control, then I’m fine. Kids will be kids and as long as the parents aren’t just letting them run wild, then I understand.

10. Kids will be kids.

I agree, it’s up to the parents. We deserve to go out and eat with our kids if we want to, but if not, that’s fine too.

Kids can be obnoxious but it doesn’t mean they don’t deserve nice things like going out to eat at a special place with their family.

9. As long as they stay in their seats.

Talking isn’t a problem, kids talk, they’re loud, sometimes little ones squeal when they are happy…

But getting out of their seat and running around, climbing over or under booths, having tantrums and loud enough that the cooks in the back can hear them over the sound of the dishes and hoods…

That sh%t shouldn’t be happening anywhere.

8. Now there’s an idea.

Restaurants use to have smoking and non-smoking sections; they’ve needed kids and non-kids section for years.

Unless it’s not a kid friendly restaurant. I think the worst situation I ever had involving kids, was a parent who let her two kids take all the salt and pepper shakers off the table, and throw them into the fireplace… while the other kid was climbing on bar stools and sticking his hand into the olives…

The mother only spoke mandarin and we had a very difficult time getting them to leave! They weren’t even dining in, they brought outside food and just sat themselves.. was a whole debacle.

7. I think we can all agree this is wrong.

I went to a literal pub once and someone brought two screaming toddlers on Friday night with about 100 adults downing beers and shots.

Went to an expensive Hibachi grill and someone brought their baby who was also promptly frightened into screaming by the fire. So yeah…. Agree 100%

6. Some people ruin it for the rest of us.

I had a kid, not even a toddler, probably 4 or 5, standing a table and throw crayons at me. The parent just ignored it and kept talking to me. Next it was chips he was throwing. Still not being corrected at all. I told him to stop and his mother got loud and rude at me. I was so glad when she stormed out.

Some people are unbelievable.

5. It does seem controversial.

For every person telling me that this isn’t an unpopular opinion, there is a comment telling me that I am a child hater and that children should be allowed to be children and society should be accepting of it

4. Or making silly comments.

This is honestly how I sometimes feel about public bathrooms. I feel like there needs to be public bathrooms specified for the use of adults with their small children.

I like to be able to shit without children screaming bloody murder in the bathroom.

Or peeking under the door at you. I was once on a long road trip. Guts had been gurgling and angry for a bit. We stopped at a Whataburger where there was only one stall in the bathroom (but it was still set up like it should’ve housed more stalls, so a stall within a private women’s room). Since the restaurant was relatively empty aside from one other family with a 3-4 year old, I decided to try to relieve my poor bowels.

I settled into the stall prepared to relax and wait (since road trip + foreign bathroom meant things would be a bit slower). Not two minutes in, the little 3-4 year old girl comes into the bathroom BY HERSELF. Obviously, there’s nowhere for her to do her business so she starts trying to open my stall door. I said “I’m sorry, this is occupied.” She waited a couple more minutes, then started CRAWLING UNDER THE STALL DOOR.

I shielded my parts and told her to please give me privacy. Once she was on the correct side of the stall again, I realized my bowel movement wasn’t happening and I gave up.

I couldn’t believe that those parents would let their small child go to the bathroom by herself. Sure, there should’ve been another stall for her to use, but jesus. If she doesn’t know not to crawl under stall doors, she’s too young to go by herself.

3. You can’t make a blanket statement.

I take my daughter with us to restaurants whenever we go, she’s 2. We have always held her to the same standards for restaurants as we do at home. She’s not allowed to get down and run around or scream during meal times. We have never ever had a problem with her at restaurants, she sits there quietly and happily with a crayon and a cup of water. I know I’m her mom and you may think I’m biased, but to be completely honest, I am so proud of her because of how well behaved she is.

My best friend on the other hand, is the parent that everyone f**king hates. Her 3 year old is an absolute terror at restaurants. The entire time, the child is running around screaming and laying under the table, it is absolutely maddening. I hate going out to eat with her because her child sets and example for mine, and my child behaves worse when she is around.

Anyways, my point is that not all children are the same, and it makes me really upset to see parents allow that kind of behavior in public because it gives a bad name to all kids.

2. Maybe HER children.

My husband and I went out on a date night. I think it was Applebee’s or Chili’s or some similar place where families dining there is to be accepted. However…the kids at the booth behind us were throwing things and climbing over the top.

We asked to be moved and the wait staff was very accommodating and nice about it. But when we walked by the other table, the mom said something about people who hate children.

Sorry lady, don’t hate children. Just your children on that particular night.

1. Know your audience.

Was at a bar with some friends and my one friend says “f** k.”

Couple comes up and asks him to watch his language because their kid is with them.

We just stared at them and said you brought your five year old to a bar.

You’re going to hear some bad words.

There are just too many variables as far as reasons people ending up needing to eat out with small children, and honestly, they’re not responsible for your comfort.

What are your thoughts? Drop them in the comments!

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People Shared Their Injuries That Are Just Too Dumb

Our bodies are just plain weird.

I mean on the one hand they’re these fascinatingly complex machines forged by eons of adaptation and struggle and death and trial and error, and on the other hand if you look at them weird they kinda fall apart.

That’s the lesson that many people on Twitter are learning.

Oh but it gets worse. Here are some more examples.

14. Bunt it

I think it’s safe to say you’re out.

13. Bemused

Yeah that sounds about right.

12. Hot times

This kid is going places. I don’t know where, but places.

11. Way up high

This is like some absolutely horrific version of slapstick.

10. What are ya, chicken?

Seems like you should just stay away from animals forever.

9. The blackout

At least you were around a nurse?

8. The wall

You’re gonna have to back up a minute and walk me through this.

7. A delicate balance

This hurts so much to read.

6. So romantic

The things that young men think women will be impressed by for some reason never cease to amaze me.

5. Just to be safe

Don’t do drugs, kids.

4. Back to basics

Totally worth it though.

3. Sock it to me

Ageing is a lot of fun.

2. Headfirst

You really gotta brace yourself.

1. Hippo impressions

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, kids are dangerous.

I need to go put on some bandages. Just in case.

What’s your dumbest injury?

Tell us the tale in the comments.

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Notes Left By People Who are Doing Parenting the Right Way

In the age of texting, it may seem weird that parents would even still bother with leaving notes around. After all, if you’ve sent it right to someone’s phone, they’re definitely gonna see it, and shooting off a text certainly takes less time than, say, printing and cutting out instructions.

But then again, there’s something so much more personal and tactile about the actual note. It lets your kids know that you care, and more importantly, it gives a sense of foreboding, like they’re really there in the room with you, even if they’re not.

Watching. Judging. Expecting.

That’s why these notes from parents are the best.

10. Is that you, Alf?

Even I’m too young to be making Alf references, what’s wrong with me?

My parent went out of town, he left me a note.

9. Oh, baby

Look your life is your business but I ain’t taking care of no grandkids right now.

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8. Three in one

That’s pretty optimistic, dad.

7. Towel off

It’s not that funking hurd.

6. Compare and contrast

Something tells me Eric will very much be smoking the stank and hoodlum-doing.

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5. Get Daniel at 6

I love how this shifts from a note of concern to a burn on a dime.

4. Spoiler alert

Spark notes is getting lazier and lazier.

3. That summer breeze

Or terribly wrong, I don’t know.

2. Bean thing

The best part of waking up is probably not this.

1. The connection games

True innovation right here.

clever motherhood

I guess modern problems do call for modern solutions.

What’s the best note you’ve written/received?

Tell us in the comments, fam!

Thanks!

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Enjoy These Hilariously Passive Aggressive Exchanges That Went Viral

We all have times when we can be passive aggressive. I’m not proud of it.

I think it’s sort of a natural extension of being told all our lives that we need to be nice, or to hide our feelings, to avoid conflict at all costs. There has to be an outlet somewhere, and so the snark makes it way out as passive aggression.

Sometimes it’s an attempt to be funny, to make a point while smoothing over conflict. Other times, laughter may not be the intention, but it’s good when the rest of us can see the humor in it anyway.

Here’s a roundup of some of the best passive aggressive moments out there.

1. The bumper sticker: a reliable classic

I used to think that it would be a good idea if we could easily put scrolling messages on the front or back of our cars. You know, to tell people their gas tank is open or thank them for letting you into traffic. In retrospect, it’s probably better that we don’t.

2. People really can say a lot with their cars

It’s definitely a favored form of passive aggression. Or even just outright aggression.

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3. The bathroom sign

Not to be confused with the writing inside the stall. Those messages may or may not be passive aggressive.

4. Or this other amazing bathroom sign

We had some of these at a place that I worked.

I’m having flashbacks.

 

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5. The office break room

I think people are at their most passive aggressive at work.

You can’t outright go at someone because you still have to work together.

 

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6. But sometimes things just have to be said

I kind of like it when people think outside the box.

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7. Sometimes businesses take matters into their own hands

They definitely know their clientele.

8. Just remember that the customer is ALWAYS right

And they might decide to get even in the end.

9. And sometimes it’s just a matter of protecting your home turf

Whether you rent and have shared facilities or not…

 

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10. Homeowners can be especially tetchy

I don’t actually MIND that people turn around in my driveway so much…

But it does feel like we’re the chosen ones and I don’t understand WHY.

11. It’s hard to know how to talk to your neighbors

You just never know how they’ll react.

12. Don’t forget about spouses

I bet almost no one is as passive aggressive as a spouse. You think you’re doing a good thing by avoiding a fight…

13. Or anyway, you’re making your point

That’s definitely one way of doing it. If the other person actually CARES that the bed isn’t made.

14. Living with other people is just hard

It helps to get creative and add a touch of humor. But did they DO the dishes?

15. Hopefully you can laugh about it

Because the humor takes the sting out of the conversations we’re not having. This one is next-level though.

16. Just remember, the kids are watching and learning

They hear what you say and they see what you do, and then they repeat it and it’s hilarious.

My dad found my passive aggressive note that I wrote the toothfairy. It was better than I remembered.

These are all so amazingly passive aggressive that I almost feel sad not to work in an office with people anymore.

Did we miss any great opportunities or responses? Leave them in the comments.

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Infographics That Show There’s an Infographic for Just About Everything

Remember how roughly ten years ago people would make jokes that there’s an app for everything?

Well these days, the same could be said for infographics.

Here are 21 completely random infographics that prove there really is one for every situation.

1. When you need to borrow the TARDIS

Talk about a beautiful chronology of Doctor Who.

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2. When you need to decorate some cupcakes

Now you know which pastry tip to use.
(But does anyone outside of Master Chef actually use a pastry bag?
Because those things are THE WORST imo.)

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3. When you need to know how to trim your beard

Hipsters everywhere, rejoice!

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4. When you care about the Superbowl

I mean, for more than just the commercials or halftime show.

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5. When you’re curious about copper

I love this, actually.

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6. When you need a donut STAT

And I mean, like, yesterday.

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7. When you’re challenged to a duel in Japan

I’ll take the sharpest one, please.

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8. When you need to make a scenic get-away

(Because you lost the duel?)

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9. When you don’t know how to pronounce your car’s make

(And you want to sound super pretentious by getting it right.)

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10. When you’re looking for the House of the Rising Sun

Or whatever happens in New Orleans.

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11. & 12. When you’re curious about colors

Whether it’s to pick your favorite color…

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Or so you can find your car in a crowded parking lot…

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13. When you don’t know what book to read

No matter how long your TBR list is.

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14. When you want to know where the party is

And you’re wiling to drive to get there.

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15. When you’re having dinner with Miss Manners

And you don’t want to look like a hayseed.

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16. When you need to double-check your family tree

It can get complicated pretty fast, if you’re counting second cousins twice removed.

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17. When you have a turtle emergency

Whether or not it is of the teenage-mutant-ninja variety.

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18. When there’s science

There should honestly always be an infographic about science.
It’s practically the law.

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19. When you spill wine

Sorry, does anyone spill anything else?

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20. When you have a ghost problem

I mean, when don’t you?

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21. When you’re trying to keep the body count straight

It can be hard. We got you.

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Honestly, these were so weird and random that they totally made my day.
I kind of want to make an infographic for literally everything now.

What do you think? Have you seen one that belongs on the list? Let us know in the comments.

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You Don’t Need Siblings to Laugh at These Funny Jokes

There are lots of posts and lists filled with jokes and truths about life with siblings, but listen – some people don’t have the pleasure (or curse) because they’re only children.

That’s why we put this list together, filled with funnies about life as an only child that you don’t need friends around to laugh at – so please enjoy!

11. I mean, why bother?

I hope you find a supportive spouse.

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10. Food is such a big thing for kids.

No one wants to share it!

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9. They have no one to blame but themselves.

I’m just saying.

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8. He and her mom had talks about another baby on those nights.

Just because of the corn thing.

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7. I’m sure we went back and forth a bunch of times.

But here we are.

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6. What about the “hasn’t bros” huh?

This is hilarious and clever.

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5. Hahaha I never thought about that.

Kids look at things so differently.

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4. Like I said, advantages.

Like quiet, for example.

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3. Here, play with this.

A dog is work but not like a baby.

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2. It’s adorable, right?

I hope that’s what he said as a followup.

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1. Sure you are.

You might want to do one of those DNA kits.

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All of us have wished we were only children at some point, right?

If you’re an only child, what was your favorite part of growing up? Share with us in the comments!

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People Talk About About Folks Who Have No Idea How the Real World Works

When I was younger, I honestly believed that all adults had their acts together and were totally well-adjusted human beings.

I’m talking about all teachers, coaches, parents, and even the random folks I’d see at the grocery store.

But then as I got older I realized that many, many, many people out there are just kind of…well, clueless.

Boy, was that an eye-opener!

AskReddit users shared stories about folks who have no idea how the real world works.

Let’s take a look.

1. Not a good start.

“Guy got hired through a community college work program. Came to work late, was reprimanded by the boss.

On break guy was complaining to the rest of us “He can’t tell me what to do!” He seemed nice so we gently explained to him that while he was clocked in and being paid, the boss could indeed tell him what to do.

Guy thought it thru, agreed with us, but was amazed at the concept. He didn’t make it.”

2. Clueless.

“I have a coworker in her 40s whose parents help support her still. She bought a new car recently and told me it was some things on her old car (a 2017) were getting old – “like the tires.”

I mentioned i needed to get a new battery for my car, and she was like “i thought only really old cars need their batteries replaced?!””

3. My brother…

“My brother is 26 years old and has had one job (he worked there for like two months). Our cousin helped him get hired.

It was the easiest job in the world; a team of people drilled wells (agriculture) and my brother would come at night and watch the equipment. He had a new RV to sleep in. They let him watch TV, bring his dog, smoke, drink, eat whatever he wanted. The only thing he really had to do was be there. He wanted to go to dinner with his girlfriend and asked for the day off.

His boss told him no because he was the only person they had to stay there at night. He told his boss to f**k off and quit on the spot. To this day, he doesn’t work, pay bills, or do anything with his life.

He smokes weed and plays old video games (like random racing games on PS2). Sad waste of a life.”

4. Explain it to me.

“I worked with a girl in her 20s who had her first ever official paycheck.

She was beaming with excitement as she opened the envelope, smile drops and she says, “Wait…what are these lines?”

She had no idea what taxes were. We’re taxed to work, to simply live somewhere, to buy things, to sell things, to flush things.

Welcome to poverty, young girl in a low-paying career.”

5. Bad interview.

“Sat in on an interview with a guy who was 18 or 19. He was applying for a job because his parents were going to kick him out if he was unemployed.

That’s fine, he’s applying for entry level. When the hiring manager asked him how many hours he’d be available to work in a week he said he’d be comfortable working not more than 72 because he only wanted to work 3 days a week.

When she clarified that 72 hours is literally 3 full days he replied that he knew but in that tone that tells you internally he thought she was an idiot for asking. No big surprise but we did not hire him.

Ran into him a few years later, he worked up to be the assistant manager at the car dealship I bought my most recent vehicle from.

He remembered me and when I asked how he got the job he said he started dating a guy a while after not getting the job I’d seen him interview for that set him straight pretty quick so at least he got over it.”

6. Not how it works.

“Work at a vet and a woman, late 20s owned her first puppy and we had an argument over the bill because she was sure her dog was covered under Canada’s health care system.

I said it was impressive that her dog paid his taxes.”

7. Good luck!

“One of my friends fantasized about having ten kids while also being an actress.

When I asked her about her kids, she said she’d just get a nanny to take care of them and that she didn’t need to worry because they’d still love her.

I hope she grew out of that.”

8. Can you do that?

“In class years ago, we were learning about something that had to do with creating tunnels through the mountains and how dangerous and laborious it was at the time.

I don’t recall what we were learning about, but what I DO remember is this one girl raised her hand and said “Why didn’t they just move the mountains”. The entire class stared at her in silence until she realized what she said and burst into tears.

This was in 12th grade.”

9. Let me explain…

“I used to have a couple coworkers that called out regularly who complained about not having enough money.

We get paid by the hour. If you don’t work, you won’t get paid.”

10. No snacks?!?!

“My family was visiting Arlington National Cemetery and this Karen lady on our bus asked the bus driver if “there was a place to buy snacks and drinks inside the cemetery”.

Driver is like “uh no…it’s a cemetery”.

Then she got all pouty.”

11. Yikes.

“I had a friend that thought they could finish their four year degree in two years by just taking double the amount of classes per semester because “they are smart enough to”.

They are now in year five.”

12. It’s not fair!

“I’m a senior in highschool.

One of my 19 year olds classmates was complaining about one of our teachers because she gave a syllabus. “How am I supposed to remember to look at it?” He said. “she needs to remind us, it isnt fair.”

Curious to see how last he’s going to last in college…”

Have you had any experiences like this?

If so, please share them with us in the comments.

We’d really appreciate it!

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