Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Scammer Thinks They Have Foolproof Plan For Free Vacation, Pays For It In The End


When will the irritating scammers of this wild world ever learn that their scams are going to backfire on them at some point? This particular scammer thought they had some kind of airtight, foolproof plan for a free vacation, and oh boy were they wrong. We just love to see a scammer get their rightful comeuppance when it's all said and done! 

The Time A Parachuter Got Caught On A Pole In Front of The King of Spain


This feels like one of those things that should have gotten more coverage when it happened. During a parade for Spain's National Day in 2019, the parachutist tasked with bringing the flag to be used in the parade got yanked out of the sky by an errant light pole. Amazingly the guy didn't get laughed at. Maybe the whole event was just "too official" for anyone to really lay into him in front of the King? Apparently he suffered no injuries. The only Spain king he got was the king of Spain telling him it was chill.

Guy's Neighbor Payback Prank Is Merciless


Nobody likes to deal with obnoxious neighbors that refuse to be considerate when it comes to keeping the noise levels down. When you're spending time in your home, you don't want to end up feeling like it's a genuine struggle to actually find some peace of mind. Well, this guy decided to take matters into his own hands with the kind of invention that could annoy someone into a state of hopeless madness. 

A Ton Of Birds In Room Full Of Electric Guitars Is Ear Candy


Clearly, these birds know way more about what they're doing in the realm of music than they get credit for. Can't help but wonder what the cleanup process must've been like. 

Karen Demands Employee Send Shoes Without Payment First


Man, this is a new angle for the typical Karen troubling a hard working employee story. In this case, we have an impatient Karen frustratedly trying to get a mystified employee to send her some very cheap sandals without paying for them first. It becomes glaringly clear that either Karen really is that lazy, or she was trying to cop a pair of free sandals. 

A Wholesome Tale of A Mom Who Demanded An Arthritis Essay


Many of us grew up cracking our knuckles and being scolded for it. And when we moved out, it gave us license to let it rip and pop those knuckles like a bowl of eggs in the microwave. This person's mom demanded they write and essay about the health effects of knuckle cracking, which they did, but not in the way she wanted. For another wholesome tale of malicious compliance, here's one kid's wholesome malicious digging compliance.

Wild Karen Goes Off On Student, Gets Told Off By Lab Manager


Karens have a really hard time mistaking other people for employees. This time around it was a pottery student who got trapped in the telescopic sights of a wild Karen who refused to believe that she was talking to a person who actually couldn't fulfill her demands.

Tumblr Gems of The Random, Shiny Variety


As aficionados of the weird and stupid, Tumblr hits us with some extremely unique interactions that are hard to find anywhere else on the internet. These sparkling tumblr gems teach us about ourselves and humanity, but mostly about the dark, hidden lore of Disney movies that came out decades ago. It's hard to argue with the tumblr gems.

Co-Worker Scams Free Lunches Out Of People, Gets Called Out


Mooches are the worst. They plead and they whine and they often try to take advantage of other people's kindness. Then when they get caught up in their cheap little scams they cry out from their pity trains, and try to make the people that originally helped them out, to be the ones that are in the wrong. It's ridiculous, and a poor reflection of humanity. This particular choosing beggar co-worker got called out, and honestly it seems like it was a long time coming. 

Son Creates OnlyFans Account For Mom


Just when you naively assume that you've been around exploring the vast and ever wild expanse of the online web to such an extent that little can surprise you, you come across a story like the one we have here. Yes, we have a son named Leonardo Hathaway who embraced his "entrepreneurial" spirit in such a way that the words, oh the words, kind of fall short. Basically, Hathaway decided to start up an OnlyFans account for his mother, Lucene Duarte. 

Naturally, that alone is a lot to digest. But it just so turns out that Duarte was a former Playboy model, and was also the 2020 winner of the Miss BumBum pageant. This quite literally means that she received widespread recognition for possessing the best butt in Brazil. You can begin to imagine what kinds of reactions that the mother and son ended up inspiring on Twitter. Whole lot of outrage and discouragement from folks on the state of humanity. 

Humorous Times Siri Failed To Do Her Job Correctly


It's no uncommon occurrence to end up in an entertaining situation where you're dealing with Siri completely misinterpreting what you're asking her to answer. It's like some wires get crossed, and the next thing you know she's spewing something so impressively nonsensical off that it's actually hilarious. It's okay Siri. We all fail at one point or another. Maybe she's just playing dumb, anyways. 

Dumb Design Failures That Somehow Got Through


It's hard to design something completely without getting in the weeds a little, but some design failures deserve some blame. Maybe it's creating an impossible maze on the back of a cereal box. Maybe it's drapes that look like they were repurposed from a murder scene. There are thousands of ways to mess up, and these design failures could have used a second look.

Karen Steals Coworkers Lunches, Explosive Coke Revenge Ensues


Man, the nerve of someone who actually goes through with repeatedly stealing their coworker's lunches is kind of unfathomable. The level of disrespect, blinding selfishness, and delusional entitlement is enough to get most anyone's blood boiling. It sounds like Karen's coworker in this scenario hit their breaking point. Thus, the petty revenge was swift and critically effective. For some more glorious Karen drama, check out the time that a savvy customer accused Karen of being a manager. 

Dumb Moments from the Disappearing World of Yahoo Answers


With Yahoo Answers officially going away, it's time to look at some of the incredibly stupid questions that got us here. Luckily, there will always be places on the internet for people who you hope are joking, but can't be quite sure that they are. Like these insane people on quora. Farewell Yahoo Answers. You didn't make us smarter so much as reveal how stupid we really are.

Things People Did Before They Were Cool


Almost everyone has a story of seeing some now-legendary band for 5 bucks, or can claim to be the first person to invent a now-popular sandwich. If anything it's the people who got into bitcoin early on accident that we all envy the most. At least we can all be forward thinkers in our own minds. It's fun to be on the leading edge of good things before they get ruined by money and popularity, but there's just as much a chance that a huge trend will quickly become something no one talks about anymore.

Woman Reports Nightmare Neighbors, Righteous Fine Ensues


Nothing can quite sink the spirits like reckoning with the realization that you've had a couple wildly rude, genuinely insensitive human beings move into your otherwise peaceful apartment complex. It sounds like these neighbors just loved to stir up trouble. And then when they were rightfully called out for their antics, they just made it about them. Hopefully the fine that they ended up receiving was enough of a wakeup call for them to change their ways. For some more lovely drama between neighbors check out this story about some neighbors that stole from someone's garden, and then the plant puns wall of shame that ensued. 

Tumblr Thread: The Cults Are Coming


These are strange times. The world continues to change at what seems to be a faster and faster pace. Life as we know it could look like something right out of an infamous sci-fi movie in the near future. But also, apparently this is a time ripe for the rise of cults. Just a little bit unsettling. If you're looking for some more gold from Tumblr, check out these random, funny, and resplendent Tumblr gems. 

Secrets McDonald's Employees Discovered While Working There


This enlightening AskReddit thread has McDonald's employees revealing various secrets they learned while working at the infamous fast food restaurant. If anything, it's surprising that things aren't grosser. Also, that idea about throwing an apple pie in a plain McFlurry and blending the two together sounds like pure genius. 

Fishing Trawler Gets Thrown Around By Crazy Rough Seas


This is one of those unsettling videos that paints a picture of fun and absolute, panic-inducing terror at the same time. Can't imagine what one's stomach would feel like if you were on a boat like that. 

Monday, May 3, 2021

Robbery Thwarted By Quick-Thinking Gasoline Shooter


When these guys pulled their van up, they probably thought they had an easy victim; an unarmed person pumping gas. What they didn't think about what that that person did have something to fight with; the gas nozzle itself. It's unorthodox quick thinking, but it was effective. Being soaked with gasoline puts one at a major disadvantage during any altercation. Zoolander taught us that this kind of behavior is unadvisable, but it seemed like this person was left with no other option. Extra points for the spray he got in the van.

Gamer Sings For Life, Wholesome Gold Ensues


What a wonderful time to be alive. Just imagine a scenario where this guy sings a song in a video game, and so many people praise it online that he proceeds to get signed by an actual record label. Honestly, it seems like that's something that's already happened to someone out there. 

Retired Middle School Teacher Shows Off Axe Throwing Skills


Axe throwing is absolutely no easy business. It takes a whole lot of focus and precision. Clearly though, this guy knows what he's doing. Pretty dang awesome. 

Temp Tries To Get Employee Fired Behind Their Back


The real kicker here is that she had the irrational nerve to try and use them for a reference after this whole mess. Sounds like she's in dire need of a reality check. 

Choosy Beggar Wants Homework Assignments Done Before Payment


The world's just never going to run out of terribly entitled, delusional, and downright cheap individuals that insist on wasting the time of sellers just trying to have a rational negotiation. It sounds like this choosing beggar wanted 22 homework assignments done, but without having to worry about paying for all that hard work. Yeah, good luck. For another ridiculous choosy beggar scenario check out this dude who complained about a $1 taco, and proceeded to get set straight by the owner. 

Understanding Physics Professor Dismantles Flat Earthers


Flat earthers really have their work cut out for them with this one. 

Woman Complains About Lousy Customer Service, Gets Called A Karen


The term "Karen" gets thrown around a whole lot these days. It's grown to be the go-to name to assign to anyone who insists on being a terribly entitled, straight up nasty human being to folks that are working customer service jobs. With all that being said, it seems like this woman was wrongly called a "Karen." She was dealing with some genuinely poor customer service, and decided to call the company out on it. 

Dad Fires His Son for Stealing from Work


Nothing adds to the entitlement just like the whole "boss's kid" mentality. At least the dad went and did something about it. The kid even tried to frame another employee. For some more work-related foibles, here are the fastest ways people's co-workers got fired. For another kid stepping way over his bounds, here's a manipulative son who tried to sell his mom's house and cancelled her job interview.

Savvy Customer Accuses Karen of Being Manager


It's not uncommon for an irate Karen to find a fellow customer and assume they're an employee based on the color of their shirt. In typical hyper-aggressive Karen fashion, any attempt to let the Karen know that she is mistaken will be met with a "you're just a lazy employee who just doesn't want to help me." Cue this bystander who figure out a way to beat Karen at her own stupid game. Customer service is a wild game.

People Who Proved They Weren't The Dumb One


More often than not, the more ready someone is to call someone else an idiot, the higher chance they themselves are the true moron. People will double down and say some wildly dumb things, but rarely do we get to prove these people wrong. It's at least a little nice to challenge the absurd things people say in complete seriousness.

History Memes For The Besmartened


What is left out there for the splendiferously learned among us to laugh about? Perhamspnt must ye be learned enough that though shalt iimplore thine knowledge of the histories. The history memes that thoust understand better than the other peasants may set thine apart from the ye rabble, may let it be knownts amoung the gentry forthwith; thehistory memes for the ages be that with thou pullst thine knowledge swoard fromme the stone of tyme. Amen.