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“Hol’up, Wait A Minute”: 50 Posts That Go From 0 To 100 Really Quick (New Pics)
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Scrolling every day online can sometimes feel all the same, or, dare I say, even boring. With algorithms automatically delivering personalized content, it becomes even more difficult to branch out beyond our interests and discover something new and unexpected.
However, today we have something just for those who want to change up their daily browsing. Subreddit Hol’Up is full of surprising twists and turns that might leave you saying, “Wait a minute!” As an extra treat, the posts they share are sprinkled with dark humor, which folks online just can’t get enough of. Scroll down to find them, and don’t forget to upvote the ones that caught you off guard the most!
While you’re at it, make sure to check out a conversation with Tania Luna, a psychology researcher and co-author of Surprise: Embrace the Unpredictable and Engineer the Unexpected, who kindly agreed to answer a few questions about unexpectedness.
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#1
Smackdown In The Courtroom
Stardust she/her 1 year ago
I found a whole list of these courtroom conversations on Pinterest, definitely worth reading
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#2
Heartbreaking…
#3
I'm Stumped
To learn more about the importance of unexpectedness and surprise in our lives, Bored Panda reached out to a psychology researcher, educator, and co-author of Surprise: Embrace the Unpredictable and Engineer the Unexpected, Tania Luna.
In the book, Luna, together with Dr. LeeAnn Renninger, shines a light on the most intriguing emotion that we humans feel and shows us how surprise can turn daily life into an adventure.
#4
Law And Order
#5
0-100 Real Quick
#6
Pro Gamer Move
Luna tells us that, despite common belief, surprise (our reaction to something unexpected) isn’t a single emotion but a series of responses that are called the surprise sequence.
Interestingly, the first thing our body does when reacting to an unexpected event is freeze for about 1/25 of a second. This probably happened quite a lot while you were scrolling through this list, only that you might haven’t noticed.
#7
Why Batman Doesn't Get Dad Jokes
#9
Y'all Are Mean
Lost Penny 1 year ago
As good an explanation as any. In fact, quite a few things would make sense.
Then Luna says, “Our brains rapidly analyze the situation to understand what’s happening.” After we grasped what was going on, she explained that “we adjust our perspective to make sense of the surprise.”
#10
Had Me In The First Half
#11
Dude's Got A Point
#12
This Is Truly, And Epic Gamer Moment
Lastly, we get the urge to share what we went through. “We relieve the cognitive burden created by the experience by passing on our story of the surprise to others. Throughout this experience, our emotions intensify. We like to say that “surprise makes us -er” (happier, sadder, angrier, funnier, etc.),” Luna explains.
#13
......but Do You Agree With Him?
#14
Wait What
UKGrandad 1 year ago
I was driving one night and a cat ran in front of the car. Unfortunately I couldn't avoid hitting it and the collision was fatal to the cat. It had a name tag on the collar with its address so I went to the house to explain. A little old lady opened the door and I tactfully explained what had happened, and finished by saying "I'm really sorry about the accident, can I possibly replace your cat?" "I don't know" said the old lady, "Are you any good at catching mice?" 😂😂😂
Excited Panda 1 year ago
Don't mess around with the old dudes; they know how to stick it to you.
#15
Wait A Minute...this Is Getting Too Relatable
As the authors mention in the book, “We feel most comfortable when things are certain, but we feel most alive when they’re not. Even though most of us try hard to feel prepared and in control, surprise is at the heart of our most joyful and meaningful memories.”
Additional benefits of inviting surprises into our lives include elevating the mood, boosting creativity, enhancing learning, deepening relationships, increasing our resilience, slowing our perception of time, and making life more memorable.
#16
Laughing In The Grave
BeesEelsAndPups 1 year ago
My fourth-year teacher told my mother I was "r******d" (her words not mine) because I never spoke in class. I was still learning the language after having moved from Brazil.
#17
Holup A Minute Here
#18
So Wholesome
To embrace unexpectedness in our lives (besides visiting the Hol’Up subreddit), Luna suggests against searching for big, elaborate experiences or adventures but instead finding small, frequent surprises, which provide more fulfillment.
#19
Holup
#20
Wait Right There
#21
Ayo What’s This Person Planning
Susie Elle 1 year ago
My boyfriend has me as "S" in his phone, because it makes my name come up first from all contacts starting with S (according to him) :')
“Turn left where you’d usually turn right, sit in a different spot at breakfast, and shower in the afternoon. Spend more time in nature, look at people more fully, and say, “I don’t know, I wonder” often.” Accept an invitation, help someone who asks for it, and let your inner voice guide you to something spontaneous.”
#22
When Life Imitates Art
#24
Accomodation 100
Mohsie Supposie 1 year ago
Also the man in the closet was naked so you could dress him up any way you want!
Additionally, she recommends seeking novelty, like visiting a new neighborhood, reading a new genre, or signing up for a random class. “Leave someone a small gift, compliment a coworker, and take your dog on an unexpected walk. Be unprepared: don’t check the weather forecast, don’t Google images of a place before you go there, and ask ChatGPT to assign you mini missions for the day.”
#25
Who Even Carried It?
#26
Yup
Rinso The Red 1 year ago
Had the opposite in college. Showed up sober to a history class. Professor stops me after class "What wrong, you feeling alright today? You barely participated in class." squints at me "Are you SOBER!?!"
#27
That's One Intelligent Baby
Richard Smith 1 year ago
I think most of us have had that thought if we're honest with each other.
For those who are really set on inviting more unexpectedness into their lives, Luna suggests giving themselves a surprise streak challenge. “Surprise yourself or someone else at least once per week!”
#28
That's How Homies Meet
#29
The Kid In Green Is The Strongest By Far
#30
Children Say And Do Weird Things
#31
I’m Crying
Ty Stratton-Quirk 1 year ago
I'm sorry, but this is just ridiculously hard to believe! Now, if she was a Border Collie...
#32
I'd Love Me Some Carrot
#34
Just Glad He's Ok
#35
The Pilot On The Flight Today
#36
Hm
#37
Oh Happy Birthday
Remi (He/Him) 1 year ago
Funny plot twist would be if the kids she's babysitting are her younger siblings and her parents said the car was a reward for a job well done
#38
Those Men Were Awf- Wait What?
#39
Im Scared To Know
Awesome At Being Autistic 1 year ago
Last time I went for an eye exam, the doc asked me "How much screen time a day?" And I said "Uh, a lot." "How much do you mean by a lot?" "Um, pretty much the entire time I'm awake?" She laughed and told me not to worry, everyone else was the same it's just that I'm honest about it.
#40
Wait What
#41
Love It
BoredPossum 1 year ago
So a comment made you change your appearance? Not what I would recommend.
#42
Not So Incredible
#44
American Math Team Has Finally Beaten The Chinese In A National Competition
Panda Kicki 1 year ago
If it is a national competition, shouldnt all teams be from the same country?
#45
That’s What You Get For Inventing Calculus
Mika Parčić 1 year ago
And whats wrong with dying a virgin? I want to die a virgin because sex is fuckiиg gross
#46
My First Roller Coaster Ride Since This Pandemic Started
#47
I Love Cheating
#48
Can Someone Explain? Like Bruh, What?
Reviewer01 1 year ago
I mean, I can ruin this for you guys if you want... Each flight plan has a list of invisible sky waypoints that you have to initially plan to go to along the route. For spacing and traffic management, this may not be the most direct straight line route. You may also be asked not to get into certain airspace because they're busy with their own arrivals and departures and have a giant stack of holds. Once you're underway, you ask nicely if you can get a shortcut and they look at the actual situation right now and go sure, this runway isn't as busy as we thought, the wind is blowing the other way so you can cut across that approach, the space around SORPA or whatever isn't that busy, why don't you forget the next 3 waypoints and go direct to the top of the descent. You might then even get lucky enough to skip the hold. Presto, you made shortcuts.
#50
Jalifornia Vibes
#51
She Was Probably Very Good At Sports
#53
Kid Says The Darndest Thing
#54
The Good ‘Ol Days
#55
Exorcist Needed
#56
*chuckles* I’m In Danger
#59
Wait A Minute
#60
Wait... What?
#61
Buzzfeed Moment
#62
Wait A Min Huh
#63
What Did He Say!
#64
LOL Noob
#65
I Don't Wanna Know
#66
Nostalgic
Brittania Kelli 1 year ago
I mean you have to admire his chutzpah in naming it gay furry porn and not trying to hide it.
#67
Read This Twice Just To Understand Better
#68
:3
#69
It's A Knife?
#70
Prepare For Trouble And Make It Double
DetriMentaL 1 year ago
Never ever ever eeeeever EVERRRRRR search Pokémon with the safe search off
#71
That Hussy!
#72
Hmm
#74
Is It The Matter? They Said
#75
Fun Fact!
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I haven't seen mine since 2021, unless you count the bit of ashes I've got in an urn on my desk XD
#76
Yuan The Ladies Man
#77
Let’s Have Shrex
Boredest Panda 1 year ago
What about the computer that’s in the front. From what I can tell, there’s definitely something we’re missing behind that window
#80
How Did He Get It In The Basement?
#82
Who Wore It Better?
#84
My Child's Activity Book Is Pretty Cool... Holup One Second!
#85
She Just Can’t Catch A Break
Corwin 02 1 year ago
The waitresses had agreed to split the amount if they ever hit the jackpot. However, Ms Dickerson decided not to split her prize money. The court found that there was no official contract and the Alabama Law says that contracts related to gambling, which is illegal are not enforceable. So, Ms Dickerson was allowed to keep the entire amount. Meanwhile, Mr Seward (the person who tipped the ticket to the waitress) was not only upset that Ms Dickerson did not share with her co-workers, but also that he didn't get the pick-up truck that he claimed was promised to him if any of the employees won the lottery. He also sued Ms Dickerson, however, his case was dismissed by the court. Ms Dickerson's legal woes didn't end here, she started an "S corporation" with her loved one to avoid paying income taxes. She was eventually looked at by an attorney with the IRS who slapped a bill in the amount of $771,570 for not paying federal tax.
#87
Wait
#88
Metric System
#89
Anon's GF Cheated On Him With Him
Hmmm hmmmm 1 year ago
Finally bored panda censored something right ,,I can't believe that someone would say "ankles""
#90
Wait Holup
Lost Penny 1 year ago
Because streaming is only possible in Twitch & OnlyFans. There isn't a single site that allows streaming except for those two. Sigh.
#91
I Am Sorry What?
WindySwede 1 year ago (edited)
Now you owe the deceased's estate? Also nice faith you have there.. 🤔
#92
Good News!
Brittania Kelli 1 year ago
Cooked being the imperative word. Was a terrible outbreak of mad cow disease in PNG in the early 80's and scientists really struggled to find the source as cow meat isn't prevalent, particularly within tribal cultures. It was spread through eating the uncooked brains of recently deceased tribe members.
#93
Devoted Wife Continues To Care For Husband After Traumatic Brain Injury ... And So Does Her New Husband
Susie Elle 1 year ago
I think I read about this, and this was a mutual decision between the three of them, so *shrugs*
#94
We Want Justice
#96
The American Dream
Jess Smith 1 year ago
Wasn't this pretty clearly altered? The 17 is in a hugely different font. Google reverse image search led me to this [https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/say-whatcha-want-about-onlyfans] which has her age at 22.
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UKGrandad 1 year ago
What do I think? Having read through the comments on this post I think a lot of BP readers are too literal-minded and fail to see jokes for what they are.
PFD 1 year ago
Lol definitely! But this was a pretty funny post with lots of decent jokes. My favourite in a while.
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Jon Stuart 1 year ago
I think all people are reflections on how they are treated by others. Being treated kindly makes one a nice person, being treated badly makes you someone who will treat people badly. Probably why misogynist is a word that is real and misandrist is a word no-one knows.
BeesEelsAndPups 1 year ago
So english isn't my first language, but I'm pretty sure misogyny and misandry are both real words, and words that people know. I actually think both those words are thrown around casually in english conversations. As if all statements and behaviors can be so easily categorized and labeled. Just because this young woman has odd requirements for her affections, doesn't make her cruel or a misandrist. Just a bit foolish perhaps.
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Dave Pearson 1 year ago
The morons in the comments are funnier than the material. I hope they all use contraception, we do not need them breeding.
UKGrandad 1 year ago
What do I think? Having read through the comments on this post I think a lot of BP readers are too literal-minded and fail to see jokes for what they are.
PFD 1 year ago
Lol definitely! But this was a pretty funny post with lots of decent jokes. My favourite in a while.
Load More Replies... Jon Stuart 1 year ago
I think all people are reflections on how they are treated by others. Being treated kindly makes one a nice person, being treated badly makes you someone who will treat people badly. Probably why misogynist is a word that is real and misandrist is a word no-one knows.
BeesEelsAndPups 1 year ago
So english isn't my first language, but I'm pretty sure misogyny and misandry are both real words, and words that people know. I actually think both those words are thrown around casually in english conversations. As if all statements and behaviors can be so easily categorized and labeled. Just because this young woman has odd requirements for her affections, doesn't make her cruel or a misandrist. Just a bit foolish perhaps.
Load More Replies... Dave Pearson 1 year ago
The morons in the comments are funnier than the material. I hope they all use contraception, we do not need them breeding.
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