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50 Confusing Posts That Are Funny And Sad At The Same Time (New Pics)
Interview With Expert
Tragicomedy, as a genre, has existed for more than 23 centuries. It paradoxically blends the sad and the funny, proving that things are rarely just black and white. Seriousness as well as absurdity coexist in real life too, and the “Funny and Sad” online community is just one proof of that.
With more than 1 million members, it shares life's moments that are equally as tragic as they are comedic. After all, life can’t always be sunshine and rainbows, and when hardship hits, it can be better to deal with it in a humorous way.
While you’re scrolling through, don’t forget to check out a conversation with Jennifer Toof, LPC, NCC, an expert in trauma and owner of Trauma Informed Counseling & Consulting, who kindly agreed to tell us more about coping with humor.
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#1
I'm Sure This Is Just A Coincidence. Nothing To See Here
Scott Riley 1 year ago
I upvoted this because it needs attention. Personally, I down vote this practice of average people paying for some rich dudes stadiums that allow them to fleece the public of even more money! Subsidizing big oil, big pharma, big tech, and sports is immoral.
OmMi 1 year ago
Well duh, obviously a sports stadium is more important than children and family services.
Aaron Rollo 1 year ago
Plus it's the Bills. They're just going to choke anyway.
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RabidChild 1 year ago
This is going on all over the country and deserves a heckuva lot more attention. It's sick and is a total waste of tax dollars.
Melissa Robinson 1 year ago
Funny thing is, I work full-time and still can't afford to take my family to anything that would happen in any major sports stadium! For the people right
Barbara Cochrane 1 year ago
So far Chicago has resisted giving the White Sox money for their new stadium...so far. But our mayor is a wimp. Hopefully our governor will stop it. Again the team owner is worth billions.
Nikole 1 year ago (edited)
And the Bears. Go J.B.! Also I haven’t met a single person (of any color) who likes Brandon Johnson. At least the police chief seems on the ball.
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the sixthgirl 1 year ago
The header for this thread says "funny and sad at the same time." Nope. Nothing funny here. It's disgraceful.
CrazyKnitter 1 year ago
I really don't understand why sports gets so much money. Mind boggling...
Shelley Dawson 1 year ago
The joys of the exceptionally rich. They have no moral code whatsoever. And remember, our wonderful ex-prime minister Tony Bliar is their top go-to adviser. Hypocrites congregate.
David Beaulieu 1 year ago
I think this is ridiculous, but this happens ALL the time in the US, not just with sports franchises either.
Not-a-Clue (she/her) 1 year ago
The list title says posts that are funny and sad at the same time. There's nothing funny about this at all.
Nonplussed Puss 1 year ago (edited)
Indianapolis, Indiana got the state legislature to institute a 1% food and beverage tax on the surrounding counties to help pay for the new Colts stadium. Partly to keep them from slipping away in the night to another city... again.
Colin Matthews 1 year ago
Welcome to America, land of the free etc. Best government money can buy. Incidentally the wealth disparity in the USA is higher than in Russia.
Lewis KR 1 year ago
Good to see we've come so far in the last 2000 years since the Roman Emperors' would cancel massive civic works programs to fund games in the arena. Clap and cheer with a stupid grin on your face whilst your rights and services are systematically dismantled by the super rich.
Valek Fermiga 1 year ago
It's nice to see that priorities are in place - keep the poor poor - and keep the rich rich..... Seriously, that's horrible; that's effectively putting sports before children - " well played.... "
Janine Hunt-Jackson 1 year ago
As a person with a disability and on Medicaid, this is horrible. Trying to find an aide for help at home is almost impossible thanks to this kind of political move!
Margo Evans 1 year ago
Sports are parasitical, stop sending yOur children to become parasites instead of teaching them to work on solvimg problems.
Sue Phillips 1 year ago
This should be illegal, and it isn't lost on me that children and families had to take the cut. The U.S.'s hero worship of people who literally play a game for a living is ridiculous. Also, don't the Bills suck balls? What have they done to deserve a state-subsidized stadium that will earn millions just from the naming rights? They could pass a hat around the locker room and come up with some money, too, if they're that poor.
The.Butterfly.Effect.530 1 year ago
Jacksonville is doing the same thing.... around $800 million for a new Jaguars stadium. I believe we all can agree that there is absolutely no reason to spend that much money to watch the Jaguars lose.
Katherine Forrestall 1 year ago
Professional sports are insanely wealthy. Considering the situations of so many in dire poverty , it become immoral.
Richard Salisbury 1 year ago
Well, how much money will it produce in tax revenue, local employment, advertising revenues and tourism for the local area over the next 10 years? Logically you see this as a financial investment. The cutting of other services you'd have to look into exactly what has been cut and why, the 2 aren't related as they will be different budgets from different departments for different purposes. It's sort of like blaming a decreased dolphin population on a rise in the wolf population, the two aren't connected they just happen to be at the same time...
UncleJon_TheMadScientist 1 year ago
Just sickening.... pro sports do not deserve ANY subsides from the government. With all the hype, ticket gouging prices and over priced merchandise they should be paying the communities for the privilege of playing the there. Players and coaches are way over valued and therefore over paid... I do admit there are a few players who do give back to the fans and communities, but the key word is FEW...
Patricia Smith 1 year ago
Did you know that our assembly voted it down in Virginia? Governor Youngkin, MAGA Republican, wanted it badly, badly. But our democraticly controlled assembly said no. So it's not all bad. Well, it's mostly bad but apparently not all!
David 1 year ago
I wonder if any city REALLY sees the money flow in from paying for a stadium. I think that is the pitch - "this stadium will help your city" But isn't it the teams and the franchise the get all the money from the televising / advertising / merch sales? Local vendors maybe get some trickle down but it seems like tames should pay for stadiums themselves from all the various revenue sources it produces.
David 1 year ago (edited)
However our Governor, Hochul, biggest donor, and a massive donor to the NY Democrats, was the owner of the Bills. Most of the state and legislature was against it, but his money played a critical role in the Democrats getting a super majority in New York, and they owed the piper.
Lotekguy 1 year ago
That makes it even more reprehensible. Democrats acting like Republicans. No wonder people are cynical about politics.
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MotherofGuineaPigs 1 year ago
Sounds like Stan Kroenke. He moved the Rams to LA because St. Louis wouldn't pay for a new stadium.
FABULOUS1 1 year ago
But no money for building So-Fi Stadium came from taxpayers. I was born and raised in California and a Rams fan, lived in St. Charles Missouri while they were there. They did not have a fan base in St. Louis, there stadiums where empty on both sides. The teams sucked. As a life long Rams fan they should of never left California.
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Jerry Bee 1 year ago
The cuts in children/family services are reprehensible. But the stadium cost is not related to that even indirectly. The taxpayers are funding work for hundreds of skilled and semi-skilled workers; that is a good use of public funds, even though it seems frivolous when superimposed over the bad decisions about defunding kids and other family needs, which needs to be addressed. I can't upvote this for the reason that it is a bit of a gimmick to compare the two financial issues without looking at the benefits of employment etc in building anything, even a sports complex/stadium.
Wolf princess quinn 1 year ago
And the problem?? Footballs not the problem. It .Just be a whole $5 out of pocket. Skip the coffee. Whinners
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#2
Another Chinese Propaganda. /S
#3
Thank God It's Not The 1920s Anymore... Right...?
“Humor serves as a defense mechanism, meaning it can be an unconscious psychological response to protect people from feelings of anxiety, threats to self-esteem, and things that they don't want to think about or deal with,” trauma expert Jennifer Toof told Bored Panda.
“So in tragic or sad moments, some people turn to humor to cope, and, since it's unconscious, they may not even realize they are using humor in that way,” she said.
#4
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GlitterPanda 1 year ago
I have a friends who calls teeth "luxury bones" because she was told they weren't needed to do her job when she asked why insurance didn't cover dental...
#5
Thanks Aliens
#6
And The Cycle Continues
Dealing with hard times with humor has physical and emotional benefits, according to research. “Laughter releases endorphins, dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin, all of which are associated with improved mood,” explains Toof.
“It also decreases the release of cortisol, the stress hormone, meaning it can make people feel less stressed and more relaxed. Even the act of smiling has been found to release chemicals associated with happiness and stress relief.
Humor can also distract us from things that are overwhelmingly difficult, and it helps us reframe situations, making a potentially scary, sad, or traumatic situation appear less threatening.”
#7
Wish There Was Hell; Oh Wait We Live In It
#8
Damn Lol
#9
Modern Problems, Modern Solutions
Meanwhile, only focusing on the bad things in life can trap us in a loop of anxiety and even self-criticism.
“Negative thinking patterns can include only paying attention to failures and ignoring successes, black or white thinking (e.g., ‘If I get anything less than an A+ on this test, I’m a failure’), labeling oneself based on mistakes (e.g., ‘I’m a loser, an idiot’), [and] mind-reading (e.g., ‘Everyone will think I’m a loser for not getting this promotion’),” said Emma Morton, an expert of psychology, in a previous interview with Bored Panda.
#10
And Schools
Auntriarch 1 year ago
In reply to Spike Hodge, part of my work involves child protection. Most of the offenders are relatives. Fewer than 20% are teachers/church/scoutmasters or other people in a position of trust. So far (and I confess we are a largely rural area) absolutely no drag artists.
#11
Jesus Was A Pacifist
#12
American Healthcare
Jack Burton 1 year ago
Insuline is one of the cheapest medecine on earth. I mean we know how to produce it very easily and for not much money. Work in hospital in France and i feel bad when i think at how much insulin we just waste. At some point americans should just ask to european to send them insuline by postal service. I mean in France not only insuline is really cheap but it's also refunded by social security for every person suffering from diabete. Diabete is on a list of 30 chronic disease and social security pay everything related to these disease.
Despite all the benefits of coping with humor, like any defense mechanism, it can become an issue when it’s overused to avoid dealing with problems, says Toof. “In the short term, after a difficult situation, humor can help someone put distance between themselves and an overwhelming experience, but the underlying trauma will remain there if it's not addressed and resolved.”
#13
The Ideal Utopia, Simply Being Allowed To Be Safe
#14
Happens Every Night
Jack Burton 1 year ago
I have started to cheat my brain and it works. When i go to bed i say to myself i'm gonna read at least 50 pages of this book or i will watch this entire movie, i don't care i'm not gonna sleep early. And how surprise i fall asleep. Same for the morning, if i'm motivated to sleep more and add minutes to my alarm i usually feel pretty woke up. Reverse psychology on myself helps me and that's so weird.
#15
Yes!!!
Another potential downside is the possibility of hurting others. “That is, humor that is inappropriate or at the expense of others can be hurtful and harmful,” explains Toof. “People would be wise to their best judgment about what's appropriate or hurtful when making jokes in front of other people during hard times.”
#16
#medicare4all
#17
Ha Ha Ha Ha Sports
Michael None 1 year ago (edited)
Wait til this person finds out how much the failing US high school system spends on team sports.
#18
If And Only If You Have A Job In The First Place
Interestingly, many comedians use humor to cope and hide their struggles behind comedy. Like Robin Williams, who prematurely passed away at 63, or like Ellen DeGeneres, Sarah Silverman, Richard Pryor, and Woody Allen, who spoke or joked about depression and lack of self-worth that followed them in the past or even present.
#19
Us History Is Full Of Darkness
#20
Thought This Would Be A Good Reminder For The Super Bowl Coming Up
Carson Scott 1 year ago
Okay here's my view, take it or leave it. I don't care what y'all say about it. I think that Marijuana should be used medically, like for instance fixing seizures or other medical problems. My problem is with recreational marijuana use, both of my biological parents used marijuana when I was a child and needless to say they weren't present at all. They also used heroin but the Marijuana contributed a bunch. So in short, medicinal use is good and should be promoted, but recreational use is destructive
#21
We Are All Capitalist In Us, Reason We Pee On Corporate Time
One of the earliest psychological studies of comedians, carried out in 1975 by Samuel Janus, found that 80% of them reached out to mental health professionals at some point in their lives. He included a comment in the article saying, “They repeatedly expressed the fear that if they were successful in analysis, to the point where their suffering was greatly relieved, they would then cease to be funny.”
#22
He's Not Even
#23
That's Why It's Called The American "Dream"
#24
Oh No!
One thing is clear: humor is a great aid in helping us cope with hardships, but jokes alone can't eliminate the issues that plague our lives. As the author of Brain World Magazine perfectly put it, “Laughter may be the best medicine, but it isn’t a perfect medicine.”
#25
American First vs. Socialism !
james stevenson 1 year ago
I loved how in the movie Day After Tomorrow the whole of america has to flee to mexico. Oh, how the tables have turned
#26
Poor, Billionaires
#27
What's Next? Society Better Wake Up Before Its Too Late
#28
So Many True Words Here
#30
Let Em Take My Surplus, I Have Freedom
#31
The Future Of Ai In America
#32
But Us Is A Free Society
#33
Customer Service: Hello, We Are Here To Help You
#34
Found On Fb
#35
Pain And Suffering
#36
A Party That Has Drifted Off The Political Spectrum
#37
People In Us Need Critical Thinking More Than USD
#38
Let's Be Honest... Companies Don't Care
#39
Deer Interview
#40
Very Rare Photos Of The Us Army Seizing The Weapons Of Mass Destruction Of Iraq
#41
"Well That Was Antifa"
#42
Free If You’re Under A Specified Income
#43
Us Can See Everything, Except A Revolution
#46
Not Sure If It's Funny Or Sad That Trump's Nfts Sold Out In Just A Day
#47
I Was Trying To Prepare Your Schedule
#48
I Thought I Was Special
#49
I Know. I Just Need To Work Harder!
Johnny McFearless 1 year ago
My poor great-grandma lived through the balkan wars of both 1910s and 1990s, ww1, ww2, fascism, communism, the cold War, and an occasional famine. I have it surprisingly easy with only one war.
#51
I Quit Eating Avocado Toast And Still Can't Afford It!
#52
Save The Children!!!
Mimi La Souris 1 year ago
perfect photo, i hate that show, I looked only once, they’re real thieves
#53
Long Showers Have Meaning
Jill Rhodry 1 year ago
No. Single people take longer, hotter showers or baths because they can use all the hot water is just for them.
#54
My Brain Turned 35 On My 19th Birthday
#55
Hard To Justify Not Doing It
#56
I Would Hate To See Mine 😅
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
Mine would say Taco Bell breakfast a LOT. I love their breakfast.
#57
Omg, Haha
#58
Bruhh!!
#59
Sad Indeed
#60
Genius Level Intellect
#61
Good News For Capitalists, But Not For Workers
Pedantic Panda 1 year ago
You can be capitalist country with social care, you don't have to go full soviet.
#62
That Psychopathic Lizard Brain
#63
Ummm.. Speechless
Verena 1 year ago
For those too lazy to google the facts: She was in jail in Russia, because she had a small vial of totally legal medicinal weed solution in her bag. If I was a mean person, I would suspect some lesbophobic vibe to that post, but I am willing to file this under "telling the correct facts on SM won't achieve enough likes".
#65
That Boss Move
#66
The Fear
#67
American Theft
#68
Tax Breaks For The Rich & Budget Cuts For The Rest Of Us
#69
"It Was A Gun Free Zone". No It Wasn't Stfu
#70
What Stage Of Capitalism Is This?
#71
The Republikkkan Way
#72
But Bernie Is A Millionaire And There Is No Difference Between A Millionaire And Billionaire
1 year ago
But he pays his taxes, doesn't complain and would continue to pay if his taxes increased
#73
I Am The Main Breadwinner In My Landlord's Family
#74
Really Surprised How This Didn't Become A Big News!
#75
Masks Are Traumatic
#76
Plan Accordingly
#78
Ahh Everyday
#79
Yet Have Freedom… To Die!
#80
Better Luck Next Time
#81
Poor? Have You Tried Starving?
#82
Who Said It’s Made Up?
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Amy E 1 year ago
I appreciate the discourse comparing the US to other places and hearing perspectives straight from Europeans or Australians. So many here have normalized our sh!t schedules, commutes, food, etc. We're exploited af and it's only going to get worse.
Skullface VonHornhelm 1 year ago
It doesn't help that Americans are basically brainwashed from birth with the idea that this is the greatest nation on earth.
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ADZ 1 year ago
Depending where you are it's a good warning for the rest of us. This is what conservatives are aiming for everywhere.
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ElfVibratorGlitter 1 year ago
So for serious, anyone in Europe/Canada/Australia want to get married to me? 😸
DelvianBlue 1 year ago
Let me know if they reply and have a single friend!
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Ace 1 year ago
100% of this list is just repeats of stuff that's been posted about once every two weeks since the dawn of (BP) time...
digitalin 1 year ago
Honestly, as an American, I'd rather read stuff like this that points out problems we face than posts like "lol Americans are so dumb because they don't walk to the grocery store".
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ThisIsMyDisplayName 1 year ago
Gotta love the way Bored Panda alternates these "Consumerist culture is evil' Capitalism sucks man" articles with '30 Things You Need to Buy Right Now! articles flogging consumer tat...
Kristal 1 year ago
Eeehh, they're starting to try and go more towards what the US is doing
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Damara Ankrum 1 year ago
This article seems even more sad considering the election results ( It is November 2024) :(
SDLT010 1 year ago
I'm going to overthrow the government and establish better laws and essentially make a US 2.0 that is better in every way I'm not f*cking joking.
The Abe 1 year ago
So...you're going to march on the capital and make America great again?
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Little Wonder 1 year ago
Fun fact! It is possible to love your country AND be aware that your country has problems. "If you don't love it, leave" is a BS response from people who don't want to admit that things are broken. This applies to every country, not just the US.
Load More Replies... Amy E 1 year ago
I appreciate the discourse comparing the US to other places and hearing perspectives straight from Europeans or Australians. So many here have normalized our sh!t schedules, commutes, food, etc. We're exploited af and it's only going to get worse.
Skullface VonHornhelm 1 year ago
It doesn't help that Americans are basically brainwashed from birth with the idea that this is the greatest nation on earth.
Load More Replies... ADZ 1 year ago
Depending where you are it's a good warning for the rest of us. This is what conservatives are aiming for everywhere.
Load More Replies... ElfVibratorGlitter 1 year ago
So for serious, anyone in Europe/Canada/Australia want to get married to me? 😸
DelvianBlue 1 year ago
Let me know if they reply and have a single friend!
Load More Replies... Ace 1 year ago
100% of this list is just repeats of stuff that's been posted about once every two weeks since the dawn of (BP) time...
digitalin 1 year ago
Honestly, as an American, I'd rather read stuff like this that points out problems we face than posts like "lol Americans are so dumb because they don't walk to the grocery store".
Load More Replies... ThisIsMyDisplayName 1 year ago
Gotta love the way Bored Panda alternates these "Consumerist culture is evil' Capitalism sucks man" articles with '30 Things You Need to Buy Right Now! articles flogging consumer tat...
Kristal 1 year ago
Eeehh, they're starting to try and go more towards what the US is doing
Load More Replies... Damara Ankrum 1 year ago
This article seems even more sad considering the election results ( It is November 2024) :(
SDLT010 1 year ago
I'm going to overthrow the government and establish better laws and essentially make a US 2.0 that is better in every way I'm not f*cking joking.
The Abe 1 year ago
So...you're going to march on the capital and make America great again?
Load More Replies... Little Wonder 1 year ago
Fun fact! It is possible to love your country AND be aware that your country has problems. "If you don't love it, leave" is a BS response from people who don't want to admit that things are broken. This applies to every country, not just the US.
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