50 Times People Encountered Such ‘Power Moves’ Online, They Had To Immortalize It By Sharing Them On This Online Group
InterviewActive since the Autumn of 2015, The r/madlads online community on Reddit is a real madhouse of entertainment, joy, and human beings doing incredibly mundane things and celebrating it like party animals… even though others see it as being completely over-the-top reactions and nobody asked them to make such power moves.
Have a scroll through some of the top power moves that ‘mad lads’ have been doing, upvote your fave pics, and get ready to have a grand old time. Be sure to check out the subreddit and join their growing community of 1.67 million members. Just remember to read the rules.
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I Was Not Expecting This To Happen
I Want To Try This Now
This Kid Is Going Places
Mad Student
"Yeah" is a positive word. "Right" is a positive word. But "Yeah, Right" means "No Way", which is negative. Thus proving the Prof. wrong.
Absolute Mad Lad Dad
Bored Panda reached out to u/RalphiesBoogers, a moderator at the ‘Mad Lads’ community, who claims that they’re the greatest mod that Reddit has ever known. (...Allegedly!) We had a good laugh at how they responded to everything.
Check out their hilarious and in-character (as well as genuinely informative and insightful) responses below about the subreddit and, here’s a small heads-up, they really are kings and queens of banter, no matter what situation they’re in. An absolute mad lad? You betcha (just without the irony)!
Some Men Just Want To Watch The World Burn
We need to know 1. How Aunt Sheryl ruined OP's relationship, and 2. What happened at Thanksgiving dinner!
Madladd
Tbh Would Pick Steve Irwin
Nine Year Old Ref Goes Off
This Little Mad Lad's On A Mission
Meanwhile, moderator u/steveofftheinternet pointed out that the subreddit was "completely ruined" when PewDiePie, aka Felix Kjellberg, uploaded a video about it. "We got flooded with his meme-spewing preteen fan army who are incapable of understanding that 'madlad' is ironic." Mod u/N8theGr8 explained that "mad-laddery is when you do something incredibly mundane, such as making spaghetti, sweeping the hallway, or being a Bored Panda writer, and then acting like it's the craziest thing ever."
Moderator N8theGr8 said that the subreddit was started in response to an image of "a guy putting a pan or something on his head and everyone else being like whaaaaaaaaat." In their opinion, the world has enough mad lads as it is. "I don't know if I want to encourage too many madlads, since the last time we got too popular some impressionable kid put sugar on their already Frosted Flakes, and it was chaos. They sell this thing called Liquid Confidence at a lot of stores though, I recommend taking a shot every time Elon Musk embarrasses himself Twitter."
Not Sure If This Counts But Madlad Strikes At His Mom?
Grounding Your Parents
Mad Mike Check
Madlad With His Harmless Prank
Madlad Kevin!
This is nothing. A guy in Serbia joined the Flat Earth Society Facebook group, got them to make him an admin and changed their name to Round Earth Society.
Meanwhile, when prodded about where the line between what's 'mad-laddish' and not lies, they decided to jokingly misinterpret the question. "Contrary to popular belief, it's not an actual physical line like the International Date Line or that line you dance on when line dancing. It's also not a picket line, as those individuals are fighting the bourgeois against the exploitation of labor under a system of capital are not to be dismissed as mere mad lads, but compatriots in the fight against our chains of oppression. It's also not rickrolling, since that joke is like 30 years old," they said, alluding to one of the main demands of the subreddit to not mention Rick Roll.
When asked to answer a few questions about their community and what it stands for, one of the r/madlads moderators, RalphiesBoogers (great name and The Simpsons reference, tbh) proved that banter is supreme and that you can’t switch it off before launching into how a lot of folks misinterpret the term ‘mad lad’ in the first place.
Madcouple
Absolute Madlad Outsmarting His Way Through Life
I was expecting something more inappropriate so I was relieved when I read the last sentence.
Grandad Glass Blowing Madlad
I Should Do It Myself As Well
Textbook Bait And Switch
... unless you are "blue-lighting" i.e. an emergency vehicle with blue lights ON indicating it is on an emergency call.
The mod, practically beaming with banter energy, agreed to talk to us on the condition that we keep mentioning that they’re the greatest moderator Reddit has ever known. Have we said that u/RalphiesBoogers is the greatest moderator Reddit has ever known? Well, they are!
“For the most part, we just try to manipulate the price of GME,” u/RalphiesBoogers, probably the best mod that Reddit has seen in its entire existence, jokingly told Bored Panda, referring to the GameStop stock rise (and fall). “The main point of this subreddit really is to manipulate the NYSE and various other currency markets. The majority of our posts are code for market movements. We decisively curate and control the information here in order to send clear market signals that our followers use as predictors. I understand your skepticism, but that's how it works.”
I Can’t Speak Chinese
Madlad Kid
This is just one moment that shows kids aren’t born prejudice, they are taught. This 6 y/o obviously took a moment to absorb the information and then didn’t seem to bat an eye lid asking about a hubby.
Madlad
Even The Police Are Madlads
Genius Madlad
Just another piece of proof that you need to have a good sense of humor at all times, never take things written on the internet without a grain of salt, and that tongue-in-cheek sarcasm really can translate well through text, not just speech.
“The other mods will say what they're paid to say. Just to be clear though, everything I said is true,” they quipped.
Moderator RalphiesBoogers said that a lot of people have misconceptions about the term ‘mad lad.’ “It's about people who take something very mild and comment on social media as though it is not. However, most of the users here are like 12 so they think it's all about being actually wacky or being a first-world anarchist or something,” they explained that not everyone can sense the irony in some posts that are shared online.
Honestly I Would Do That
Maddad
Suck It, Tim
Give This Guy A Medal
Mad Lads
There is a real company called TWATS in York. My former neighbour drove a van with TWATS emblazoned on the side.
“Truly, this misconception plagues the subreddit in ways that have cost the dow several hundred points this past week. r/madlads isn't about being mad. It's about taking way too much excitement in mildness or mundane things, and also driving Dogecoin to the moon,” the best, brightest, and most brilliant that Reddit has ever known and will ever see added, hyperbolizing just a tad.
Damn She's Unstoppable
John Fury Understands His Limits
Behold The Founder Of Netflix
A whole workforce gone and the economy survived. Seems like we should keep this in mind.
What A Madman
It's... Amazing!
We were curious to find out how some people, who are shy, lack confidence, and are afraid to stand out from the crowd could develop (unironic) mad lad energy and the courage to do things that are out of the ordinary.
However, RalphiesBoogers, the best mod Reddit has ever known, thinks that it’s all the opposite and that the modern world is more skewed towards people yearning for attention.
Just Mad I Tell You
My bike was stolen last week and yesterday I saw it for sale on Craigslist. So I messaged the seller, met him at McDonald's and when I noticed it was 100% my bike I dumbly asked to take it for a ride. He said "Yeah just don't ride off." Which is exactly what I did. I stole my bike back.
Gotta Use The Backdoor
I think the no pre marital sex rule is stupid. Whilst sex is not the most important thing in a relationship, it still plays a vital role. You could marry someone and they could be terrible in bed. They could be selfish, rough, demanding, you could have different sexual preferences/fantasies etc but you are now stuck coz divorce is against the bible.
Furry Priorities
Cue The Music Bois
Mad Lass Advances Her Career
Why stop there, though? Should have done some ambiguous self promoting with examples of positive things you've seen the janitor doing.
“I see everyone, everywhere, screaming for attention and trying to stand out all the time endlessly, and careers being constantly pursued to become the next wacky social media star,” they said.
The best mod on Reddit, u/RalphiesBoogers, said that the term ‘mad lad’ was intended to be used ironically, but “subtlety is lost on the internet, like the value I lost in GME.”
Madlad In Lecture
Tattoo Artist
If you're the Asian tattoo artist and someone asks for that tokenizing bullshit, I think that slight edit is perfectly acceptable. = D
Madlad Granddad
Evil Incarnate
What A Legend
In the mood for something similar, but an entirely different flavor of mad lads? Check out Bored Panda’s post about the ‘Humans Are Metal’ subreddit and people who are mega cool and, well, metal seems to say it all, doesn’t it?
Anonymous Lad, Still Mad. Dude Really Doing This In Minnesota
Madlad Not Using The Letter "F" For At Least One Month
I'm going to assume the letter "F" is broken on their keyboard. Still, that's some super creative writing to completely avoid it for a month.
Just For Thise Who Don't Know, This Piece Is Very Tense
This Student Of Mine Turned In His Homework Like This, (3rd Grade)
Dad With The Long Con
Done with scrolling through this list? Let us know which pictures you loved the most and why! Got any ‘mad lad’ moments of your own to share? Did you enjoy the vibe that the greatest Reddit moderator has been giving off? Drop us a line or two in the comment section, dear Pandas.
World’s Grate-Est Madlad
What A Legend
Power Move
Mad(Old)lad(Y)
Must Have Been An Interesting Premier
Mad Tutle
Natgeo Wasnt Ready For This Madlad's Theory
Remember Kings: Never Ever Give Up On Your Dreams
This To Me Is Just Evil
That'll Get 'Em
Mad Lad Teacher
Absolute Madlad
My son used to call Minecraft, mine craft as in it is his craft. When he would talk about my daughter and the game, he would call it her craft.
James Needs To Be Stopped
XD thta sounds like something james would do! (and i dont blame him either)
Madwife
One The Best I've Seen
Madlad Waits 11 Years To Get Revenge For His Wall
Either they are very strong... or the walls in that area are made of cardboard
The Epitome Of Creativity
May You Rest In Peace, Tammy
Madlad Will Turn Their Entire Life A Quote
Last Will
Look for "Irish Man Pre-Recorded Himself to Make His Family Laugh Rather Than Cry at the Funeral"" on youtube. Despite his efforts, made me cry
Traumatized For Life
High Stakes For The Mad
A Genius Mad Lad
Madlad
Nobody Ruins His Favourite Pizza Place
The Madlad Crossover We Need
Madpope
Madlads At Tesla
The Return Of The King
People On Reddit Giving Out Wearing Is Caring Awards And Trophies To Anti-Maskers
Cong Loves A Good Joke
Legendary Comment
I was going to stop reading, I decided to read one more. I regret it.
That Guilty Feeling After You’re Too Extreme
Madlad Wanted A Good Meal, Got It
Wedding Madladd
Absolute Madness
That’s Actually Pretty Smart
At least you have Hulu, I am hoping they release it in Aus coz I love a sappy hallmark movie.
Don't Take Yourself Too Seriously
I've never heard of that. That's a pretty big deal- essentially changing something from one to another. That's cool as hell.
Madlad Photoshops Pictures Of His Friends Onto A Green Screen To Make Them Look Fake
Viral TV
Not so mad, actually. TV Pink has a similar show and, at the start of the pandemic, did introduce new contestants without telling the people already in there that there is a pandemic outside.
Madlass With The 200 Iq Plays
A Madlad Avoids Copyright
Madlad Husband
Madlad Makes A Humorous Age Verification Filter
Spongebob Madlad
Madlad Ex-Student
This Madlad’s Just Asking For It
I've never seen a motivational poster I didn't want to rip off the wall. We don't need this crap on tampon wrappers
This Guy’s Goin Places
He Paid Tho
How Do You Even Find The Same Person On 5 Different Phones?
Innovative Madlad
Gucci Smart Toilet
The Absolute Madlad Actually Said It!!!
My Mans Played It Cool
Now That's How You Do It
Mad Dad
Madlad Inventor
When told about the new cell phone technology, my first question was, "But aren't people going to get distracted when using the phone book." In the 1970's phone books were huge. I imagined someone driving with phonebook on their lap. Also, first big test of portable phones; a couple hundred were given to professionals who worked out their cars like realtor and sales people. When the test was over, they refused to give the phones back -- it changed how they did business. Test successful. The first time my father was driven home in a car with a phone, my mother asked him to call after they left so dinner could be ready. He called from the driveway. This may have lead to the moment she was holding a globe, one finger on home, the other on where my father was traveling on business, "We are on opposite ends of the earth." she said with a smile. My father worked at Bell Labs and knew people working on mobile phones. Dinner table discussion
Fear Is Not In His/Her Vocabulary
Mad Lass
Bonkers
He Finally Did It After 4 Years
Loud Madlad
Sarcastic Madlad, Wait-
How To Assert Dominance
This Guy Is Going Places
Madlad Waits A Year To Deliver A Punchline
This Guy Posted A 1 Hour And 47 Minute Movie To Reddit In One Video...
It's So Broken...
He's Gonna Be A Madman
Happy Mother’s Day
Savage 1000
The Reddit Team Must Think They’re Slick
Absolute Madlad Defies Science Itself
O O F
Madlads Collide
Madlad
These Two Champs, They Knew What They Were Doing
What A Response
That Guys Post But Twice As Good
Does This Fit Here?
I Can't Believe This Isn't Photoshopped
Man Really Travelled 150 Miles
My Original Post Was Removed Because It Wasn’t On Social Media, But Now It’s On Reddit So....
You know something Walter? You get a follow.
Load More Replies...Whats with all the madlad comments but the women being awesome aren't being called madlasses?
I once went on holiday with a friend-we had to catch a connecting flight back in to Auckland and then down to Chch. When we landed on the first flight we were late and the airline was paging us. I was ahead of him on the steps and (helpfully) explained how he was deaf and disabled (he isn't) but didn't like people to know. The airline sent two hot stewardess down and helped him up the steps, more or less carried him to his seat, and kept asking loudly "Are YOU ALL RIGHT" . He sat down next to me and said "Wow they are friendly here aren't they". I creid with laughter, and told him-but joke was on me as they upgraded him to business and left me in economy. He let me know for years...
my school district makes us do these essays with stupid, corny prompts ("what does x mean to you?") and this year, it was "What does being brave mean to you?" and my english teacher, the only chill, likable english teacher I've ever had, said that we had to put at least 1 sentence on it, because they would be reading them, but they weren't a grade. I wrote "Bravery to me means writing one sentence on a writing exam." and that's as rebellious as I'm getting for a while.
You know something Walter? You get a follow.
Load More Replies...Whats with all the madlad comments but the women being awesome aren't being called madlasses?
I once went on holiday with a friend-we had to catch a connecting flight back in to Auckland and then down to Chch. When we landed on the first flight we were late and the airline was paging us. I was ahead of him on the steps and (helpfully) explained how he was deaf and disabled (he isn't) but didn't like people to know. The airline sent two hot stewardess down and helped him up the steps, more or less carried him to his seat, and kept asking loudly "Are YOU ALL RIGHT" . He sat down next to me and said "Wow they are friendly here aren't they". I creid with laughter, and told him-but joke was on me as they upgraded him to business and left me in economy. He let me know for years...
my school district makes us do these essays with stupid, corny prompts ("what does x mean to you?") and this year, it was "What does being brave mean to you?" and my english teacher, the only chill, likable english teacher I've ever had, said that we had to put at least 1 sentence on it, because they would be reading them, but they weren't a grade. I wrote "Bravery to me means writing one sentence on a writing exam." and that's as rebellious as I'm getting for a while.