People Share Free/Low-Cost Resources That College Students Need to Know About

Were your college days filled with scraping by, eating ramen, and drinking Hamm’s because you were always low on money?

Well, you’re not alone, my friends, because that’s the way it goes for countless numbers of young kids out there just trying to get an education.

And that’s why these resources that folks shared are so helpful for students trying to get by.

AskReddit users offered up free and low-cost resources that college students might want to take advantage of.

1. Cheap software.

“A lot of times your university will have stupid cheap software licenses for students/faculty.

At my university we got Adobe Creative-Cloud licenses for $10/year and free Microsoft Office licences (this was before office 365, so it wasn’t a subscription).

Sometimes the cheap software is only for certain departments/majors but at mine they had several deeply discounted software packages any student could buy.”

2. Good one.

“Find the previous editions of your textbooks. Frequently they will be as cheap as $0.05.

If your professor pulls homework questions out of the current edition go to the library and use their reference copy just for the questions.

Although with a lot of the access codes needed these days it might not be possible.”

3. Worth a shot.

“Check with your grocery store to see if they have a student discount day.

15% off can go a long way.”

4. Give it a shot.

“To help organize notes and sources for papers and assignments, I highly recommend Zotero to help keep organized.

It also makes writing citations super easy.”

5. For the smart folks.

“For science/ stem people: Khan Academy videos.

They saved me several times.”

6. This right here.

“Please use your school’s on-campus mental health professionals.

They are easy to access, usually free, certified, and acutely aware of the stresses and issues with college life.”

7. All kinds of discounts.

“Student discounts. I’m sure someone else has already put this but I benefitted from it greatly.

As a music major, I had to buy a lot of different DAWs and equipment along my journey. Big corporations want you to buy their product, but are aware that you’re already digging yourself into a huge hole of debt so they often times will drop the price of a product by half or more to sell it to you.

For example, as a student you can get an Adobe membership for about $20 a month. I got a copy of Studio One 4 for $250 as opposed to $500 because I was a student. This also works if you’re not a student but want to make a large purchase.

Most sites don’t actually check to see if you’re a student so just jump thru some hoops and see where it gets you!”

8. Doing the Lord’s work.

“Church pantries.

Free groceries every week/every other week.

Just being proof you live in the area.”

9. Drink up!

“The grad student bar usually has cheap booze.

Art shows often have free booze.”

10. Very helpful.

“Mendeley.

Its a citation manager geared towards peer reviewed literature. It has a browser extension that downloads the pdf/ citation, and integrates with word. As you’re typing, you can add in text citations by searching for the author.

Then when you’re done, click add bibliography. Boom.. Done. Its made by elsevier. Once you use it, you’ll wonder why you ever added citation by hand/ one at a time.”

11. Might as well try.

“Fafsa, even if you don’t qualify, it’s still worth trying to get financial aid.

I only have to pay about $45 per class as opposed to $250.

Might look confusing and tedious initially, but after the first time the website usually saves your info and it only takes a few clicks to apply for the next year.”

12. Yes!

“LIBRARY CARD. This cannot be overstated enough.

Libraries are one of the only remaining establishments in which you are not compelled to spend money. It is FREE material. Free books, movies, magazines and periodicals, games, sometimes even technology!

Libraries are amazing. Some library cards even provide you access to online only materials.”

13. Get on it!

“Coursera!

Basically college classes of various types taught online for free (you can pay for a certificate if you like, but you can access all the resources for free if you just want the knowledge).

The fun thing is the variety is huge and beyond the usual intro level stuff- for example, if you are past intro programming and like astronomy, there’s an excellent astronomy data science class I recommend to a lot of people.”

How about you?

Do you know of any good free or cheap resources that college students should know about?

If so, please share them with us in the comments. Thanks a lot!

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March 16, 2021

People Discuss the Weird Things They’d Like to Make Socially Acceptable

We all gotta live by the rules, unfortunately…

And when I say that, I’m talking about real rules, like laws, and also ones that are socially acceptable, like not talking to your food while you eat it on a park bench…you’ve seen that before, right…?

What weird things would you like to make socially acceptable if you could?

Let’s see what AskReddit users had to say about this.

1. Dressed for success.

“Wearing nicer clothes then normal for no reason.

Yes, I’m usually in jeans and a t-shirt at work.

Yes, today I decided to wear a suit.

No, I don’t have a job interview or have to go to court.”

2. Not feeling it.

“Not wanting to “hustle” or making someone else rich.

I don’t want to put in 60 work hours so I can have a materially successful life”

3. You should be comfortable.

“Wearing shorts at work during summer.

Why wear pants when you could be more comfortable?”

4. Show ’em some love!

“Men hugging each other often and showing affection.

I used to see this when I was younger, then I think as a society we decided to label such behavior as “gay”.”

5. Feels good.

“Skipping.

It’s more fun and energy efficient than running.

I sometimes do it when I’m alone, because I like the way it feels.”

6. You’re gonna listen to me.

“Correcting other people’s kids.

Not physically, but telling them to quit their bullsh*t if their parents aren’t doing it.”

7. Open up about it.

“Talking about our mental health issues.

We all face some level of depression or anxiety.

Why are we lying and pretending to be happy all the time?”

8. Definitely not for everyone.

“Telling someone you’re child-free/don’t want children without being told “you’ll change your mind!” and other related nonsense.

Unfortunately, a lot of people find us odd or not “real women” for being uninterested in having children.

It’s not for everyone.”

9. It’s not weak.

“Men should be allowed to express emotions without being seen as weak.

It upsets me to see people in pain due to things that aren’t their fault.”

10. Dive in!

“Dumpster diving.

As a society we throw so much away, normalizing dumpster diving would save a lot of salvageable items from going into a landfill.”

11. Not feeling the 9 to 5.

“Doing things later in the day.

Getting groceries at 10pm or spa appointments at 8pm.

Being able to do vacuuming in my condo at midnight without neighbors complaining.

Society is set up for a 9 to 5 life.”

12. Minimalism.

“Minimalist living.

If my house is livable, my car is drivable, and my kids are fed and happy, nobody should care if we don’t have the latest game system or the biggest TV or nicest clothes or whatever.

Our worth should be based on who we are as a person, not what kind of stuff we own.”

13. Let’s cuddle.

“Platonic cuddling among friends.

No expectation of s*xual contact, just that if you and your friend are feeling touchy hungry, you can cuddle on the couch and it will not change your friendship dynamic, because its socially accepted that sometimes you need a cuddle.”

14. Ladies, you’re up.

“Women being topless.

It sucks that in hot weather men and kids can roam around topless but a woman can practically get arrested in some places for having her boobs on show.

Bras and bikini tops are frickin uncomfortable not to mention rubbish tan lines. They’ve started trying to make breast feeding in public less of an issue so who knows, maybe I’ll be able to get my baps out in a few years.”

What about you?

Are there some weird things that you’d like to make socially acceptable?

Tell us what you think in the comments!

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March 16, 2021

People Debate an Incredibly Bold Statement: “I Absolutely Believe Cheese Ruins a Good Hamburger”

I think this hot take is really going to upset some folks.

As for me, I honestly can go both ways on the pressing issue of whether you need cheese or not to make a burger complete and delicious.

Sometimes I love cheese on my burger, sometimes I go without it…I like to be unpredictable, okay?

AskReddit users shared their opinions about a very divisive topic:

I absolutely believe cheese ruins a good hamburger. from unpopularopinion

Let’s take a look at what they had to say…

1. Against the essence of the meat…

“Every time I’ve ate a cheeseburger I found myself highly disappointed and always regret it. Every bite into a cheesburger I feel a horrible clash of flavors and tastes that just go against the essence of the meat.

I believe Burgers are much better suited with on your fresh veggies like lettuce, pickles, red onion, and possibly tomatoes (depending on what you like), and either simply just some ketchup, or a more interesting sauce if it’s available to you, but not anything that will overpower the meat, like cheese does.”

2. Agreed!

“This is less about cheese as a standalone and more so about cheese not quite fitting in with the rest if the layers in the burger.

I agree.

No cheese please.”

3. Depends on the cheese.

“It could be the type of cheese as well.

American cheese is more likely to overwhelm than other types. I prefer provolone cheese on mine.

But most people I know personally only use American cheese.”

4. Gotta get the good stuff.

“I used to not like cheeseburgers as well.

Turns out, I didn’t like burgers with crappy cheese.

I’ll usually get a hamburger from most fast food/chain restaurants, but will get a cheeseburger from local places because they usually use better cheese.”

5. Mixed emotions.

“I actually think tomatoes ruin burgers, and I like tomatoes.

But to the cheese part, to me, it depends on the quality of the meat.

A great beef burger, cooked just right, needs no cheese.”

6. Adds texture.

“Cheese adds a nice texture to the burger, and a good flavor that, in my opinion, brings all the flavors together with a good flavor.

Also, tomatoes are the devil a deserve to be eradicated.”

7. No hot cheese, please.

“I do not enjoy hot cheese at all.

If it’s on my burger and it’s not melting, that means I have a cold burger, which is an entirely different problem.

Therefore I’m in this camp. Do we get hats or t shirts?”

8. We can’t be friends.

“I can’t think of a single burger combination that doesn’t benefit from cheese.

I disagree with you and actually kind of dislike you despite knowing nothing about you.”

9. Something to think about…

“What if you add a really good cheese though?

Not that sliced plastic crap, I’m talking a smoked German cheese with bacon, a rich creamy brie or aged mature cheddar?”

10. Too rich for my blood.

“I’ve always been called crazy for thinking this exact thing.

In my opinion cheese just makes the burger too rich, like I’m going to have a heart attack or throw up if I try to eat the whole thing.

I love cheese and I love burgers, but those two things do not belong together.”

11. A bold stand.

“Cheese ruins almost everything except pizza.

I will die on that hill.”

12. Maybe you’re doing it wrong?

“I think you havent had a good cheeseburger.

It highly depends on the cheese used and the amount used. Cheese goes well with a fatty hamburger. If you’re using 80/20 meat then cheese flows with the fat and enhances the flavor.

If you use cheddar cheese it should be a single slice per 1/2 lb which is a lot less than most people use on a burger. For more lean meats you want less cheese. The fat from fattier burgers actually melds with the cheese and makes it spread into the burger.

Now if you have veggies you want even less cheese.”

Oh, boy…

Now we want to hear from all of you out there.

In the comments, let us know how you feel about this controversial topic.

Thanks in advance!

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March 16, 2021

Do You Think Fish is Meat? People Debated This Big Question.

I have a friend who told me that he was going vegetarian for a while to see how he liked it.

We were chatting a little while after he started his new diet and I asked him what he was making for dinner that night. His answer: salmon.

I was a bit confused and I asked him why he wasn’t a vegetarian anymore. He replied, “fish isn’t meat.”

Hmmmm…I’m pretty sure that it is…but maybe I’ve been wrong on this one the whole time?

So what do you think? If fish meat?

AskReddit users weighed in with their opinions.

1. I don’t get it…

“I don’t understand why people say that fish is not meat.

Meat is defined as “the flesh of an animal as food.” Why isn’t fish considered a meat then?! Why do religions act like it is not meat? Why is the flesh of a fish not considered meat?

It literally makes no sense to me. I understand it is food from the sea, hence seafood, but seafood is just meat from the “sea.””

2. It stuck.

““Fish is not meat” comes from the Catholic/Christian tradition of fasting (not eating) meat during Friday’s and during Lent. Depriving oneself of a luxury to remind yourself of Jesus’ sacrifice.

Fish was a common and inexpensive food in the area earlier christians lived. Hence it was not a luxury and didn’t need to be avoided while fasting.

That turned into “fish doesn’t count as meat” because it wasn’t part of the fast.

Of course fish is animal flesh, but that wasn’t the point. It’s kind of stuck since.”

3. It’s a mindset.

“In the modern day English speaking world, eg the US because it’s so large, a culture filled with “red meat”, fish is often perceived as less hearty, lighter.

In other words “meat” is often synonymous with “red meat”(primarily beef in an array of cuts and preparations(roast, steak, ribs, hamburger, etc), with most other animal flesh less common, many falling either into delicacies or inedible. Pork, fish, and poultry are more common than, say, shrimp or venison but are still less proliferate than beef for much of the nation.

It may have started with religion, but it continues in the US heavily because that’s what’s readily available and/or what the culture focuses on.”

4. It’s an animal.

“I have to say this to everyone who says, “can you eat fish” when I say I’m a vegetarian.

My mother in law does this all the time. No. Fish is meat. It’s an animal. It’s flesh.

I don’t understand how a fish can be considered not meat.”

5. Blame it on them.

“I think that’s more because over the years so many pescatarians said they were vegetarian.

And because no one knew what a pescatarian was and it was just easier to tell people you were vegetarian, but ate fish.”

6. LOL.

“This reminds me of one of the three jokes that I think of when someone says “tell a joke”.

What do you call a vegetarian who eats fish?

A liar.

It’s not a good joke, and the one time I posted it on Facebook 10 years ago someone pointed out that they’re pescatarian and just don’t know that word.”

7. No doubt about it.

“It’s meat.

It’s an animal that was living and breathing.

Therefore, it’s meat.”

8. It’s clean.

“It’s because we are not supposed to eat blood, and red meats are considered to be a lot closer to that and hence considered less “clean”.

Fish is “white meat” (despite some fish such as the salminidaes being orange and such), along with poultry. I also don’t think fish ISN’T considered meat, it’s just not improper to eat under different circumstances.

Another important thing too is that Fish is considered to be a much lower quality/cheaper item that is “easily replenishable without having to farm them”. On the other hand red meat is more of a luxury item (especially beef and lamb).

Fish IS considered meat by literally everyone. It’s just considered edible and pure to eat while the other meats aren’t across different religions.”

9. Good comparison.

“Same reason alcohol is usually considered separate from other drugs, I assume.

Maybe not in a literal sense, but the constant distinction of “Drugs and alcohol” always annoys me.

Kind of implies alcohol isn’t a drug…Yeah it is.”

10. Where’s the line?

“”I’m a vegetarian, but I eat fish.”

This has always upset me. Like. Fish are animals, why would you consider them differently? Honestly fish are dope. They’re super pretty, have homes where they spawn for generations, they can jump up waterfalls and grow swords out of their faces.

Fish are truly incredible and someone out there is like nah, f*ck them fish. They’re not animals. They’re just an addition to my veggies.

I just don’t understand where the line is drawn.”

11. Here’s another view.

“The reason Catholics are permitted to eat fish on what Catholics call “days of abstinence” is not because fish are not meat, but because fish are cold blooded. (so this means alligator would be fine as well).

This originated from a Jewish tradition where any cold blooded animal was associated with death, ex, snakes, lizards and so on. (hence the devil being referred to as a “serpent”).

On the other hand. Warm blooded animals were associated with life, ex lamb, goats, and cattle. In remembrance of Jesus being crucified as a “sacrificial lamb” Catholics are asked to observe days of abstinence on certain days.

Fish are indeed meat and the Catholic Church doesn’t actually claim that they aren’t.”

What do you think about this?

Is fish meat?

Sound off in the comments. We’d love to hear from you!

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March 16, 2021

What Weird Things Would You Make Socially Acceptable? Here’s What People Said.

Do you remember when George Costanza said that he would drape himself in velvet if it was socially acceptable?

Well, we all have things that we wish weren’t looked down upon as weird so we could do them in public.

But I guess we’ll have to wait a while for most of them to come to fruition…

What would you make socially acceptable if you could?

Here’s what AskReddit users had to say.

1. Just tell me.

“Asking a potential employer what the salary for a position is before jumping through 50 hoops with the application/interview process only to find out the pay sucks.”

2. I like your style.

“I’m a guy and I get a lot of flak for complementing people’s clothing.

I don’t think it’s weird, but apparently it means I must like men.

If you got nice shoes I’m going to say they’re nice shoes.”

3. Silence is golden.

“Being able to sit in silence with someone without it being awkward.

People shouldn’t feel obligated to come up with conversation, it makes interacting stressful. I do not believe in awkward silences, talk about something when it comes to you and conversations will feel way more real and interesting.

When you’re able to sit in silence with someone comfortably, I feel it shows you enjoy their company”

4. Just wave and then end it.

“Being able to just wave or say hi to people you hardly know.

There’s nothing worse than an awkward 5 minute “catch up” chat at the store with someone I haven’t seen in years.”

5. Entertain yourselves.

“If other people are at my house having fun but I’m tired, I just want to be able go to bed, but they can stay and have a good time.”

6. It’s taboo.

“Openly talking about your finances with other people.

A lot of people don’t realize they’re underpaid because nobody talks about wages. It’s so bizarre to me that it’s a “taboo subject”.

We all rely on money in some form, let’s just discuss it.”

7. I do it all the time.

“Eating alone at a restaurant or a solo movie trip.

I mean, sort of limited now due to covid, but before covid, when people would hear of me doing that, they said they felt terrible and how depressing that sounds.

I’m like, uhh…why? Just another day for me. Doesn’t feel weird or anything.

It’s quite nice to get away from constant chats and have a nice quiet meal while being out and about.”

8. Let your freak flag fly.

“Dressing however you want.

Makeup, dresses, medieval cloaks, whatever you want, regardless of gender too. That’d be nice. I think people should be able to wear whatever they want as long as it covers Things Most People Don’t Want To See.

Just walk around in cosplay if you want to. I wish everyone felt comfortable to dress however they would want to.”

9. Too much socializing.

“Taking a social time-out without having to smoke or occupy the bathroom.

My work day is 6-8 hours, its an open plan office, lunch is social, and I have at least an hour commute per day.

Thats at least twice my maximum social energy per day.”

10. A popular one.

“4-day work weeks.

We need a 32-hour work week with no pay cut.

I think productivity would stay the same.”

11. Sleep schedules.

“Being awake late at night and sleeping all morning.

I’ve been like this since I a kid. Circadian rhythm is just backwards. Can’t fall asleep before 3.

I wish people didn’t treat me like I’m lazy or something. I’m a pretty productive guy. I just get my work done while you are all asleep.”

12. You look great!

“Complimenting other men.

Sometimes, I just wanna tell a dude that his tie looks awesome.”

13. Hmmm…

“I wish that people would stop conflating women not wearing makeup with being “unprofessional.”

I worked in a place where a girl was told she looked unprofessional when she didn’t wear makeup.

Yikes.”

Okay, now it’s your turn!

In the comments, tell us what things you’d like to make socially acceptable.

We can’t wait to hear from you, friends!

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March 16, 2021

What Are Free and Low-Cost Resources College Students Should Know About? People Filled Us In!

No doubt about it, if you go to college, money is always tight…and that’s a huge understatement for a lot of folks out there.

So, every college student should be well aware of everything single thing that they can take advantage of while they’re studying hard and trying to get through school.

People on AskReddit were nice enough to share free and low-cost resources they think college students should know about.

1. You need to relax.

“Spotify Premium, Hulu, and Showtime for $5/month total with a student email address.

Works for grad school students too.

Not helpful with productivity, but very helpful for sanity.”

2. Study up!

“Paul’s Online Math Notes for calculus.

It’s filled with examples and decent, down to earth explanations that don’t confuse the sh*t outta you.”

3. The good ol’ library.

“Use the library for everything you can: textbooks, movies, games, music, printing, quiet study space, tutoring, etc.

Librarians love to help and you might be surprised what they can lend out to you.

I borrowed a telescope last week!”

4. Try it out.

“Google Scholar.

Great free google search engine that gives credible articles to use in research papers and show you how to properly cite them.”

5. Pro tip.

“Pay attention to events calendars.

Most college events have free food.

This may be different for this semester, but don’t underestimate it down the road.”

6. You gotta eat!

“BudgetBytes.com

Cheap meals that are healthier and tastier than ramen and Kraft dinners.”

7. Lots of software.

“You probably get access to a lot of software for no added cost.

This is how I got Windows for my pc.

It’s very worth checking out, a lot of times schools offer a free subscription of Windows, Office365, virus protection that’s not McAfee, and some Adobe products.”

8. I didn’t know about this.

“If you are a starving student, and there’s a Sikh temple in your area, they do something called a Langer.

It’s basically food they serve to the community and it’s legitimately good. They usually will ask you to volunteer or do some kitchen work in exchange. Me and a group of 4 college students would attend regularly, and the food was great.

I was broke and had to pay my way through college with zero support. I had a friend that told me about the Langer, but I was worried they would push the religion on me. Didn’t happen at all. I was nervous just showing up, but they were some of the kindest people I’ve ever met with zero judgement.

I’m not religious, but Sikh people restored my faith in humanity.”

9. You never know.

“Go to the awards office at your school and talk to someone and find out if you qualify for anything.

You’d be surprised how many bursaries and similar go unclaimed each year. As a student every little bit helps, and you never know what you’ll qualify for until you go and ask.

Some are based on grades sure, but many are based on need or your background or circumstances, and the occasional one is just first person to sign up with a pulse.

Seriously it’s worth the hour it takes for you to go visit in person and talk to a real person who can guide you through. Or maybe you can do all that sh*t online now.

But take the time, it could be free money to you and free you up to concentrate on your studies.”

10. Interesting.

“Clep testing.

It’s a program that allows you to take a single test rather than an entire class for credit. It’s only for some general academic courses, and each college has its guidelines on how they apply to credits.

That said, taking advantage of them can reduce the time and money required to earn your degree.”

11. Search high and low.

“Never buy/rent your textbooks from the college bookstore unless you can’t find them anywhere else online.

Seriously, bookstores overprice the sh*t out of your books and you will save a lot of money getting them from Amazon, Chegg, Ebay, etc instead.”

12. The data suggests…

“Data suggests that the number one reason students go to college is for better job prospects once they graduate.

Because of this, remember that to a recruiter or HR department, college is more than just your academics. It is about all of your experiences: class projects, personal projects, getting involved on campus through student orgs, student worker positions, volunteering, internships, etc.

This means you should make use of your school’s Career Center well before spring semester of your senior year so that you can learn how to talk about yourself professionally: through a resume, cover letter, interviews, networking. Learning the basics earlier and working on them each year as you look to secure internships will make you a really successful candidate once it comes time to find a full time job.

As some of the other comments have mentioned, your student fees pay for resources you have access to through the Career Center, so take advantage of them!”

13. Use it or lose it.

“While not technically free, you probably pay a bunch of student fees for access to the gym, pool, free/reduced cost public transportation etc.

Understand what things your student fees cover and take advantage of them.”

Do you know of any good resources that college students should take advantage of?

If so, please tell us about them in the comments.

Thanks in advance!

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March 11, 2021

Awkward Tweets That Are the Ultimate in Tone-Deaf Cringe

There’s a lot of cringe on Twitter. Like, A TON.

But some of it transcends the usual cringe. Some of it skyrockets into “I think maybe we should call someone” levels of cringe, or even the dreaded “I’m pretty sure you’re trolling but even if you are what would possess you to want to troll in this way?” level of cringe.

It’s a lot to deal with. It’s not for the weak of mind. It’s something that you really have to steel yourself for. That said, prepare to steel away, because we’ve got a collection of Twitter cringe that might exceed all previous known levels of the phenomenon.

(Except where they involve public figures, all identities have been masked in order to protect…I dunno, all of us, I guess.)

11. Robbing the cradle

Age differences speak louder than words.

Via: Ruin My Week

10. Please be kind

Um…ok. What the heck does that even mean?

Via: Ruin My Week

9. Burn baby, burn

When the sky gets left on red, am I right?

Via: Ruin My Week

8. Where wolf?

“Hello, internet police? Yes, I’d like you to shut it down please. The whole thing. I’m sending you a screenshot.”

Via: Ruin My Week

7. Subtle loathing

Cool, I need to go take a million showers now.

Via: Ruin My Week

6. Notice me Ariana

If this wasn’t written by a very very young and misguided person then I’m sincerely scared.

Via: Ruin My Week

5. Dead serious

When the next war starts, it will not be for resources, nor land, nor for Holy glory, but for the memes.

Via: Ruin My Week

4. Taking off

You’re not about to like tag your soundcloud, are you?

Via: Ruin My Week

3. The masks we wear

Ok I wrote that last caption as a joke and then I read this one.

Via: Ruin My Week

2. Princess

Genuinely this one makes me queasy.

Via: Ruin My Week

1. Keep her memory alive

…thanks?

Via: Ruin My Week

If you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go shudder myself out of existence.

Which one is the cringiest?

Tell us in the comments.

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March 4, 2021

People Admit Their Biggest Flexes That They’ll Never Tell a Soul

I enjoy social media just as much as the next person, but we all know that some people out there use it to toot their own horn just a little bit too much.

Okay, we get it, you made a nice dinner for you and your wife, congratulations.

But some folks out there prefer to keep it humble and on the down low…until now!

People on AskReddit talked about the biggest flexes that will be their secrets forever.

1. Hot wife.

“I secretly enjoy everyone’s shock when they first meet my wife.

I’m not insanely attractive. I’m a nerdy scientist. My wife is a doctor. She’s funny, driven, she’s smarter than me, she’s 5’9” and could very well be a model, in fact she’s been approached numerous times to move to NYC.

We’ve known each other since second grade, started dating in college. My high school/college friends are still baffled that I “casually married the most attractive girl we knew in high school/college”

Because we both have insanely busy schedules, We can go months or years without meeting each other’s’ coworkers. My favorite reaction from mine is “that’s your WIFE?!””

2. Like a ninja.

“When my girlfriend and I worked at the same bar, I threw a coaster at her like a frisbee. It arced over her and like twenty customers only to land perfectly on the neat stack of other coasters like 50 feet away.

It was so f*cking cool but nobody noticed except one customer who I later had to kick out for taking a nap on the bar. No point in telling anybody, but I look back fondly on that moment.”

3. Money for days.

“I have a TON of money.

I’ve always worked “whatever” jobs: restaurant server, retail, etc. boring kinda wage slave stuff. My living expenses are low, studio apartment and just pretty minimal spending. I live a comfortable life just as anyone would with my paychecks. But I got into investing and crypto currency online about 8 years ago and just got lucky. Spread out among multiple investments I’m at almost $8 mil.

Literally just kinda threw some extra money at stuff in the first couple years and was able to make really good returns. I live the same life I always did, almost doesn’t feel like I earned this money at all. No one knows, parents, family, friends. I don’t want anyone I care about to change their perspective of me because I have this money.

Still working a simple job and living in the same studio. I’m comfortable and happy outside of the money.”

4. A whole new person.

“I beat morbid obesity…which spiraled into a violent battle with anorexia, which I also beat…I eventually went on to get into modeling, weight lifting, and more.

Compare pictures of me now, with pictures of me from 5 years ago, with pictures of me from 10 years ago, and they all look like completely different people.”

5. A hard worker.

“I live in poverty. I don’t even have a car.

The retail job I work I bike to several times under several dangerous weather conditions, and on a narrow path alongside a busy road.. also 3rd shift, so black at pitch out. A strong wind storm going against you is the worst, BTW, I’ll take rain and snow over that any day.

I’m also the main worker in two of the most labor intensive departments which involves lifting all your heavy furniture items. And storage.

So often I arrive at work after battling storms and harsh conditions, exhausted. I just turned 37. But I show up more often than my coworkers who enjoy the luxury of a car. In fact, I have a near perfect attendance record.

I don’t think people know how far away I live, literally up in the mountain outside city limits. And my boss, who has never worked with me, gave me the worst performance review last year.. because he asked why things aren’t getting done and I told him I have to stock, back stock, pull from backroom, run cardboard, audit inventory and work price changes.

In 2 departments. Essentially, payroll was pushing labor, cutting hours, and I needed help or resources he couldn’t provide me with. So that was my fault.

I work so d*mn hard.”

6. You’re a hero.

“I pulled over when I saw a house on fire one morning.

Ran over and a woman was crying that her child was inside. I ran into the smoke and fire, down a hallway, followed the crying. Found the child and carried her outside to her mom.

I waited with them until the FD arrived, then left. Was late for work and got yelled at. Didn’t say anything to anyone.”

7. Helping people out.

“I anonymously send care packages from Amazon and drop off boxes of food and necessities to my hourly restaurant employees who are struggling.

I could get in huge trouble for using their personal information in this way, so I’ve never told anyone else, even my own family. I am limited by corporate or owners regarding their pay rates and hours, but I expect I’ve invested well over $3k in this work in the last five years.”

8. That is cool.

“I met Nick Offerman at a book signing and he told me “I’m jealous of your whiskers.””

9. I’m flattered…

“In 2004, an ex NFL cheerleader that I worked with propositioned me for s*x.

Like “hey, we should leave this bar and go have s*x.”

I couldn’t do it because I was secretly sleeping with another coworker who was at the bar with us.”

10. Lifesaver.

“I saved a guys life at a TGI Friday’s while having dinner with my wife.

He was choking on his food and no one else got up to help, so I went over and gave him the Heimlich.

Never experienced an adrenaline rush like that.”

11. Like a king.

“No one will see this, but you guys I’m so good at building forts out in the woods. I love to hike, find a secluded spot, and build myself a campsite.

I’ll make a fort for myself, build a little campfire, cook some ramen, and live for a couple of hours like the king of the forest.”

12. You did the right thing.

“Once while riding my bike to work, I stopped to report a house on fire. The 911 operated asked if anyone was inside, so I nervously approached the front door and heard a “bump”.

I opened the front door and saw an elderly lady collapsed in the hallway. I literally pulled and old lady out of a burning building. I waited with the lady til the fire Dept arrived, then got back on my bike and went to work.”

Now it’s your turn.

In the comments, tell us about the biggest flex that you’ve never told anyone.

We can’t wait to hear your stories!

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