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Sometimes we need to brace ourselves before hopping online. Reading the news and scrolling through social media can be unexpectedly distressing experiences. You never know what tragic event has occurred since the last time you checked in with the world, but we can expect one thing: the news is usually filled with more upsetting stories than uplifting ones.
For a refreshing change of pace, many people turn to the Unexpectedly Wholesome subreddit. With a community of over 170k members, r/UnexpectedlyWholesome is a warm, safe place where users share situations they’ve experienced or seen online that end in an uplifting twist. From parents being surprisingly supportive to animals acting as adorable as ever, enjoy this list of reminders that our world still has plenty of positivity left to go around. Then if you’re in need of even more heartwarming content after finishing this piece, we’ve got you covered with another Unexpectedly Wholesome Bored Panda list right here.
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#1
Hopefully This Hasn't Been Posted Yet, Its A Goldmine
SomePeopleCallMeMaurice 3 years ago
Ha! At first I thought you meant literal onions with blood on them.
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Agentblackbetty 3 years ago
You were his lifeline, and a generous person who listened to someone who probably didn't have many to talk to. He was able to do crosswords and talk to a genuine friend. Thank you so much for doing that.
🧶𝔹𝕚𝕥𝕔𝕙 𝕂𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣🪡 3 years ago
Aww this was really sweet. Poor dude felt like he had to sneak around, stealing crosswords 😂 At least OP handled it well, so many people escalate things these days for no reason.
You know that saying “out of sight, out of mind”? I think that idea rings true for a lot of us. And this day in age, where we’re dealing with, or at the very least witnessing, a pandemic, war and the destruction of our planet due to climate change (that we caused!), it can be easy for uplifting stories to fade right out of sight. And it’s not our fault. When all we see in the media is upsetting reports, it's an understandable reaction to feel like nothing good ever happens anymore. But with pages like Unexpectedly Wholesome, we can bring positivity back to the front of our minds, even for just a few minutes each day.
Writer Emily Torres published a piece last year titled “Why Are We Craving ‘Wholesome’ Things In 2021?”, and she hit the nail on the head by saying, “In a year that’s left nothing but holes in our hearts, we’re all trying to find some way back to our whole selves.”
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#2
Major Respect To The Manager Of The Bar
Caro Caro 3 years ago
This makes me feel so good. People watching out for others and bugger the consequences. My faith in humanity went up a notch or two,
Ranch Dressing 3 years ago
I used to work in a place that had a policy whereby if a female couldn't walk out on her own accord (being drunk etc), she had to sit in the first aid room until she sobered up. Didn't matter if her "friends" were trying to help her out the door, she wasn't allowed to leave until she got sober
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Caro Caro 3 years ago
Kika, i'm sorry. I hope nothing "worse" happened if you know what I mean.
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BonnyDK 3 years ago
This is all fine and good but the perp got away didn’t he? Was he arrested? It doesn’t say.
SillySparklyGirl 3 years ago
Hotel bartender here. I occasionally have people meeting blind dates at my bar. I always tell the lady before her date arrives: if at any point you feel unsafe, say "Hey Jenna, I'm gonna run to the ladies room, but I'm really curious about that martini you were telling me about earlier". There's a back door to my office right across the the ladies' room.... I meet her there, we chat about what she's feeling and what she wishes to do. If she feels fine(as in not drugged/concerned with that) but wants to go, we handle her Uber and get her outta there. If she fears she's been drugged, we take the steps to have him removed without him knowing SHE said something.
Wayde Baker 3 years ago
Similar story... I was a young pup in the military. Me and my boys liked to drink whiskey. My buddy saw this guy do the same thing, and imediatley grabbed the guy by the hair and starts wailing on the guy. Out of all of us, he was the most collected, and his decision making was the by far the best. When he made a move, it was the right one. When security came and tried to break up the fight, which was really just asking my buddy to put let the guy down, he said, "This f**k just slipped something in that broads drink. He wants a good time tonight, he can go home with me." He then walks out, dragging the guy by his hair. Security looks at us and asks what the hell is going on, and we if that's what he said happened, then that's what happened. Security immediately calls the cops. My buddy is out side with the door man and the manager, causing a scene, but getting his point across that he's not the a*****e. Cops come, search the guy, find everything from weed to Molly on him.
Emily went on to liken the holes in our hearts to nutrient deficiencies that we can help fix with regular supplements like “smell[ing] the clean fur of a sun-drenched puppy”. “Wholesome moments are everywhere,” Emily notes. “If only we’ll pay attention to them.” She recommends readers become more observant in their daily lives and, instead of rushing through things, stop to appreciate the little things. It’s hard to describe the feeling one gets when experiencing or witnessing a purely wholesome moment, but it’s sort of a rush of warmth that almost does give the sensation of a hole being filled.
Emily also notes that being uplifting doesn’t have to be a temporary state. “Being ‘wholesome’ is not a performance; rather, it’s a state of being that is sustainable and life-giving to us and those around us.” It’s natural to feel a longing for wholesomeness, and we owe it to ourselves, and those around us, to feed that desire and allow positivity to blossom.
#3
Santa Comes In Many Forms
Heather Glomb 3 years ago
Why we should care about others - the world is scary and unsafe. When we care about each other, it's less scary and unsafe.
Mtg Wolfie 3 years ago
I've never done anything like this, but when my daughter was stillborn, I did what I knew: I finished up the hand made stuffed bear I had been making for her, and gifted it to the only other family currently in the maternity ward with a soon-to-be newborn. I explained that though my daughter would never get to hold her, I hoped someone would, and that I would love for their newborn to have a lovingly handmade bear. They cried nearly as much as I did. To this day, im not sure if they kept it or tossed it (who accepts a stuffed bear from a half crazed man in the hospital maternity ward), but either way, it helped heal my heart to at least believe that her bear found another kid to cuddle it.
Murphy Caroline 3 years ago
I very much doubt they tossed it. I bet it really means a lot to them and they'll never forget your kindness and will always cherish that bear.
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Damiana De'Mon Rhoades 3 years ago
Look whoever has the onions needs to bugger off in another direction. K? Thanks
ErraticEel 3 years ago
Maybe Santa is hundreds of people doing something extraordinary everyday of the year.
#4
Stupid Idiots And Their Cute Pets
So how do we find positivity in our daily lives? Aside from a few minutes on the Unexpectedly Wholesome subreddit each day, a doctor might also prescribe you a healthy dose of positive-thinking content through books or podcasts. Luckily, the internet has unlimited resources to help you boost your serotonin levels. One book on this topic is The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life by New York Time’s best-selling author Shawn Achor. Achor is the author of 5 successful books, but The Happiness Advantage is his most popular and is described as “the happy secret to greater success and fulfillment in work and life—a must-read for everyone trying to flourish in a world of increasing stress and negativity”.
#5
I Just Saw This On Fb I Don’t Know If It’s Been Posted Here But I Had All Sorts Of Feels!!! I Definitely Smiled Tho
Mtg Wolfie 3 years ago
I had an old lego set. A special desert storm military one. I got it from a friend of my grandma when I was about 10. I kept it for years. When I was 16, I considered trying to give it away or sell it or trash it, but something in my mind kept me from doing that. So I went to visit my grandma. I asked her about her old friend. We arranged to meet up for lunch one day with said friend. I asked her about her son, the guy who originally bought it. Turns out, he loved Legos. He bought that set a month before joining the military. After joining, he was shipped to Iraq. His first tour, he didn't survive. He was driving lead on a patrol convoy. Got hit by a mine. And thats when I remembered, she told my grandma all that 6 years prior, when she originally gave me the set. But I was too young and preoccupied to really notice. She gave me his battalion patch. And since then, the lego set and his patch have always held a prominent position in every home I've lived in.
Ben Whiting 3 years ago
This is one of the most heartwarming things I've read in a while, I'm in my math class and I'm trying so hard not to cry 😭 this should be higher
#6
Wholesome Arnold
Nikki Sevven 3 years ago
Never let "good" be the enemy of "perfect." If you're trying, you're succeeding.
As far as podcasts are concerned, the world is your oyster in finding positive content there as well. One popular research-based positive podcast is “The Science of Happiness”, which is hosted by award-winning psychologist Dacher Keltner. The show, which has been running since 2018, now has 115 episodes, with each one featuring tips for leading a more joyful life. Topics the show has covered include “How to Find Your Spark in Life”, “How Gratitude Renews Us”, “24 Hours of Kindness” and “Scheduling Time to Feel Awesome”. Listeners also give the podcast glowing reviews. One fan wrote, “It’s wonderful to learn about yourself through other people’s experiences. It takes the pressure off and allows the listener to be inspired without being deterred by one's own insecurities. These stories are entertaining and thought-provoking.”
#7
This Is A Real Christian
Commander Ducky 3 years ago (edited)
I'm a fallower of Christ and gay! Can I be one??
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Amy Pattie 3 years ago
As a Christian my daily battle is figuring out how to leave the fan club but keep Jesus. This guy gives me hope.
Monica Michelle 3 years ago
That may be the most darling way to phrase that
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The lesbian knitting panda 3 years ago
the part about transgender siblings (not using a gendered term, very good) was so good. No tenough people in the church accept trans people ❤️🏳️🌈
Connie Martin 3 years ago
United Church of Christ is Open and Affirming of all. Check out a church near you...https://www.ucc.org/church-finder/
Load More Replies... SomePeopleCallMeMaurice 3 years ago
I can only imagine the hate mail he gets from those “Good Christian” Karens!
Caro Caro 3 years ago
More than a few. Unfortunately the nutters get more attention.
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Tamara Kroonen 3 years ago
And now I'm wondering why those Pro Life advocates are not Pro Healthcare. Something's off in society.
Himself 3 years ago
Love the Quran one; Muslims and Christians are actually closely related, so why hate each other?
R A 3 years ago
Not closely related at all. Jesus said, “I am THE way, THE truth and THE life, no one comes to the Father, but by me.” God loves each and every one of us but Christ made it clear that only by his blood are we saved.
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They Stay With Us In Unexpected Ways
Beth S 3 years ago
I will always, always upvote this post every single time I see it. It is by far one of my favorite posts of all time. As a gamer it gets me right in the throat every time. I have passed my love of games onto both of my children. I hope they will remember me with love every time they wrap their hands around a controller after I've departed.
Paul C. 3 years ago
Wonder how he played the game with all those onions about?
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Immortal Emperor Paradox 3 years ago
The same thing happened in the movie "Speed Racer". Speed let his brother's ghost win the final race, showing everyone that his brother was still the best racer in the world, when the reality was that Speed was more talented than his brother.
#9
It Warms My Heart To See People Who Are Often Stereotyped As Violent Be Caring And Companionate
Chloe 3 years ago
I actually have biker family friends, for reason the name of the group is not going to be mentioned and they are the nicest people. Some people don't get along sometimes but they are so nice and the mean evil stereotype is actually really sad to me.
Moezzzz 3 years ago
My cousin is in a biker "gang". He's one of the sweetest and most kind hearted people on this planet. He looks scary as hell, but his "look" is just that- his heart is enormous and I'm proud to be his cousin
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Some of those big, burly biker dudes have some of the biggest hearts and are extremely compassionate. I'm so happy they do things like this for kids. I had a huge scary looking biker guy as my trauma nurse after a car accident. He was the absolute best nurse I've ever had. Just an amazing guy.
Strings 3 years ago
BACA memeber here: don't know about other organizations, but we don't even interact with defense counsel. We exist to empower abused children, period. And the guy in the pic is my brother, Pipes
Robert Duran 3 years ago
My dad is involved in this! My grandmother abused me while he was deployed, and he knew nothing about it. The cause has become very dear to him.
BRODOOLERINGO 3 years ago
They have pamphlets for these guys at my local library. Dudes need more exposure, a lot of kids could use their help.
Shelli LotusFlower 3 years ago
I was raised around my uncle’s motorcycle gang… you’ve heard of them. I came from an abusive home. They were so protective and made me feel so safe. I would even bring boyfriends to them for approval. I love them as uncles to this day. There’s bad ones in every group but when you find the kind ones, it’s incredibly self empowering.
Everyone’s definition of wholesome may be slightly different: some people are thrilled by the sight of babies while others only melt when they see adorable animals. Even virtual encounters and memes can be incredibly wholesome for some people. In 2017, Time magazine published a piece titled “How the Internet Is Getting a Little Nicer, One Meme at a Time” detailing the story of how Twitter user @JonnySun gave the Sad Kermit meme, which was viral at the time, an uplifting twist by challenging his followers to turn “a virtual punch line into a symbol of hope”. Some of the captions submitted were “when you remember how much someone loves you" and “when you’re so proud of how far you have come, and excited for how far you have to go". While memes often have a more cynical twist, they can be used to promote a little positivity online as well.
#10
I Mean, We Were All Thinking The Same Thing
Lewis Fisher Wells 3 years ago
also if don't wear a bow tie in a semi formal just to seem fancy it throws other people under the bus and is a d**k move
Robin Williams 3 years ago (edited)
Ok who else was ready to call 'Karen' out on her foolishness only to find out that she's on point.....fix that bow tie though
#11
Football Coach Cancels Practice...
Brenda 3 years ago
My mom used to make us shove the sidewalk and porch of our elderly next door neighbor. I was about 8 or so. We weren't allowed to accept payment. We didn't have front yards, but we also had to sweep her porch on the weekends when we did ours. She was a wonderful woman. She once gave me 2 hand made dolls she got in Japan when I fell in love with them. Years later discovered they are worth something, but I still have them and think of her when I see them.
#12
Who Wouldn't Love Rodger?
Rose@143 3 years ago
I love how they were just like "show me the dog" like does this happen often
Marissa Taylor 3 years ago
Now that is a good trusting relationship. And yes rosger is a handsome lil man
Ashley Deane 3 years ago
Lmao that's literally my husband and I. I said basically the same thing when I found our cat and his response was "What kind of animal is it this time??' I love my husband
One of the reasons the posts on this list are so enjoyable is because the endings are unexpected. But why do our brains always jump to the worst case scenario? Why do we start reading something and begin to brace ourselves for bad news? According to Meg Jay, a clinical psychologist, our brains are actually wired to expect the worst. “When early humans were wandering the Earth, underestimating what was around the corner (or in the bushes or the forest) could be deadly,” Meg explains in a piece for Harvard Business Review. “This is why the most primitive parts of our brains take a ‘better safe than sorry’ approach to uncertainties, both big and small.”
#13
This Is The Most Wholesome Thing That Ever Wholesomed
dieter 3 years ago
When i saw a lady like that i thought she was a badguy 😭😭😭😭 i was 4 back then im 12 and smarter now 🥲
Load More Replies... Stoopham McFernybabes 3 years ago
My nephew saw a group of women wearing jilbabs walk past him in the shops. He beckoned his mother down to his level so he could whisper “Mummy, are they mermaids?”
Suzanne Haigh 3 years ago
Some people would have been shouting "Racism", it is lovely when people will take comments exactly in the manner which they are given.
#14
Suddenly, Happiness
Peter 3 years ago
I can't ever imagine a time when I'll think I'm done. Hope yours isn't too painful. Another definition people get wrong: bravery isn't "not being scared", it's "being scared and doing the thing anyway"
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Roxy Eastland 3 years ago
This is so true. People that can laugh at themselves are comfortable with who they are too.
Nancy Lynch 3 years ago
I wish someone said this to me 50 Years ago. I had major self esteem problems.
Mtg Wolfie 3 years ago
That was my biggest lesson when learning to speak publicly. Doesnt matter if I trip over a word here or there. Turn it into a joke, get a quick laugh, and move on. Don't be the nervous geek, be the comedian. You'll be memorable and likely get a few compliments on how funny you were.
#15
Taking Time To Love One Another
🧶𝔹𝕚𝕥𝕔𝕙 𝕂𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣🪡 3 years ago
Heh, I've been that kid to bring home strays, thinking "oh shït, they're gonna be so mad when they find out" and every...single...time...they wound up falling in love with the animal. It's human nature to love tiny, cuddly things ☺️
Mark Howell 3 years ago
Thats what dads do. Daughter is studying to be a vet, so God knows what I'll be showing family pics to ;o)
Stijn Kraft 3 years ago
I never saw a kitten 'sit' so perfectly. Absolutely adorable. And he actually is interested on what's on the screen <3
Apparently jumping to the worst case scenario, or catastrophizing, is incredibly common, especially for young people. Meg explains that we’re most likely to have a mindset that assumes the worst between the ages of 18-35, because those are typically the most unsettled years of people’s lives. She goes on to note that the development of the prefrontal cortex that’s happening during our 20’s doesn’t help the situation. “That doesn’t mean young adults can’t cope. Rather, it means that now is a great time to hardwire new habits, such as slowing down and thinking things through.”
#16
Grandmas Are The Best
Tilly 3 years ago
Plus to be fair she is probably shrinking. So he only looks taller. My grandma used to be taller than me. She isn't anymore
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Kim Lorton 3 years ago
Grandmas all have future vision. Each time they see you, they see in to the future and see how you will one day be. Then they tell you, and make you feel so good! Grandma love is the best!
nala simba 3 years ago
My hairdresser gives me a headache. Every time he comes around, I have more grey hair!
#17
Your Job Is To Help Others
Beth S 3 years ago
@Izzy Curer One would hope it would be made up, but with the state of the world I have my doubts. There are people that have this very mindset.
Candy_Sneke! 3 years ago
Yeah, my middle school was usually very open and friendly to LGBT kids and parents, but there are always these big groups of people(mostly kids) who absolutely hated LGBT kids and would make fun of them and say stuff like "LGBTQ means let's kill all the gays"and stuff like that. I really hated them and was disappointed to learn that one was my friend. I didn't hang out with him anymore after that
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Rachel Gonzales 3 years ago
My niece is OB/GYN. And once her residency is completed, she wants to treat severely under served communities, including LGBTQ+ patients.
Mobey Drunk 3 years ago
Damn right. When I was studying gynocolgy and we got to abortion during the lecture, my teacher said "No matter what your beliefs are, you only have one opinion, a medical one".
Anta Babb 3 years ago
Right?? Nowhere in the Hippocratic Oath, be it classical or modern, does it say "Treat those who are sick, unless they are lgbtq" It's like when Jesus said "Love your neigbour as yourself". He didn't say "...unless they're a different race, or poor, or gay, or speaks another language than you"; EVERYONE.
Stacy B 3 years ago
When I was younger, late teens, I was on birth control meds to even out my cycle because they were debilitating. Mom took me to my appts and her and I saw the same Dr. I go to pick up my RX from pharmacy and was told they refuse to fill it because the pharmacist was Catholic and it was against his morals. I was Catholic too (not anymore though). I couldn't believe they could do that and it was perfectly legal. Still sickens me to this day! This was in Florida if that makes a difference.
Channon Doughty 3 years ago
Absolutely absurd. Did he have to transfer the Rx to a different pharmacy for you?
Load More Replies... Heather Glomb 3 years ago
This seems like it would be a common way that pre-med and even early med school students could get weeded out and change majors. Not specifically this exact situation, but a lot of things similar. "What if I'm against X?" then don't be a doctor. "What if it's against my religion to treat with Y?" then don't be a doctor. "You mean I HAVE to follow Z rule??" if you don't like it, we can always use more engineers, you don't have to be a doctor. It would be easy to believe, honestly.
#18
People Helping People
SomePeopleCallMeMaurice 3 years ago
When dot com’s started to fail in the early 2000’s, a director at a prominent tech magazine, who had to layoff his entire department, posted his entire staff for sale on eBay. The post was eventually removed, citing you can’t sell people, but it was up long enough that it got fantastic publicity and garnered many job offers for each of the staff. I love that story!
Connie Martin 3 years ago
Perfect response. I've been laid off twice in my life, and the feeling of isolation was what hit first. My introvert nature made me want to run and hide, but someone doing this for me would make all the difference. Kudos to this manager.
Stephanie Wittenberg 3 years ago
Literally in tears. Could never have imagined a "boss" could be so great.
Alexandra Andrews 3 years ago
THIS is what a damn good boss looks like, and I can guarantee you that if they head up a permanent position team, half would immediately go work with them. This made me smile.
Cat Wellman 3 years ago
Wonderful. It's really not that hard to take care of each other if people think to do it. This is a perfect example. I love it.
Meg then goes on to share tips on how we can stop catastrophizing situations and develop healthier habits. Her first tip is to “stop time traveling”. Most of our fears include future events, perhaps months or years from now. But worrying about the future is not conducive to tackling the tasks we need to complete in the present moment. Next, Meg recommends to focus on whatever it is you’re scared of. “Catastrophizing is based on fear rather than on facts,” she explains. Recognizing the actual facts of a situation often helps us realize that we have little to fear at all.
#19
We Need A Big Strong Woman To Take Care Of Us
Brendan Roberts 3 years ago
It benefits both partners. I'm the quiet one in our marriage, and my wife says that my laid back manner has made her calm down a lot.
Emreyhealth 3 years ago
My husband is calm, cool and collected. I'm scatter brained, easily distracted and worry about everything. We're total opposites, and yet we balance each other out perfectly. He keeps me from figuratively floating away and helps calm me down when I'm in the middle of a stress induced panic attack. And he says I provide him with endless entertainment and fun. 💖
Blurryface 3 years ago
This is true for the other way around… mashed potatoes are always the most important.
AAPnonraeba 3 years ago
I could go along with someone between those extremes. I am mostly quiet and laid back but there are thing that keep making me snap. Someone with similar attitude but snapping at different reasons might be ideal.
#20
Postgirl Pippa
#21
F**k Cancer
Christos Piperis 3 years ago
F**K CANCER...stop beeing so soft about your language. There are NO dirty words, only Dirty minds.
MygrandsonscallmeNia 3 years ago
Kudo's to this company! I have breast cancer, and it spread to my lymph nodes. Two surgeries to get rid of it. I go on the 26th to see about chemo... But I still keep going like I'm not sick for my grandsons. I pray you stay in remission! There's nothing worse than having cancer, and having it in your thoughts every waking moment. I love these balloons! Seeing this, makes me want to say it, every time I think about, and picture them in my mind! Thank you ☺️
Next, Meg recommends fearful individuals to play out their worst case scenario in their heads. Although it’s probably not the most likely outcome, imagine what would actually happen. Your life will probably still go on. After realizing the worst case, play out your best case scenario. Meg notes that the best and worst case scenarios are often “simply childlike fantasies” with reality falling “somewhere in between”. She explains that catastrophizing is a way of looking at issues as black and white, but what we need to do is see the grey. There is nuance to every situation, and it’s best to avoid fixating on the ends of the spectrum.
#22
8 Year Old’s Rebellion
Swanson Swanson 3 years ago
I did that too but i got in trouble for it so im just sending this person a huge parenting kudo. I read w my halloween flashlight where light came out of a witches eyes so it was not as bright and harder for my parents to detect. 🧙♀️🕯 i like to replace the lyrics of neil diamond's heartlight::🎵 turn on your witch light...🎵
BRUHHHHHHH 3 years ago
SAME! My parents are more lax now, but 3 years ago, SAME
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Hope Cows&Chickens 3 years ago (edited)
I used to get in SO much trouble for this! Not just for reading after lights out but also for being sneaky and because I knew better than to read by flashlight which 'strains your eyes and will cause you to lose your eyesight when you're older.' So triple punishment. This 8 yr old is so blessed and probably doesn't even know it!
peruchipac 3 years ago
As long as waking up the next day doesn't become a problem... this, coming from a morning-hater!
MJ 3 years ago
Love, love, LOVE! My sis realized that her now 8-yr-old started around 6 sitting up past bedtime to “secretly” read by the dim light of the nightlight. When she figured out what he was doing - and that he only sat up about half an hour after bedtime (usually reading himself to sleep) - she set up a small shelf right next to his bed to put his books on, and got him a headlamp to wear so he wouldnt disturbed his younger brother.
Kimberley Gayle Thomas 3 years ago
I did the same as a child and got in trouble for straining my eyes. I never got fresh batteries.
#23
My Heart..
Cyndielouwhoo 3 years ago
I was just thinking that right B4 I read ur comment :)
Load More Replies... Caro Caro 3 years ago
Hahaha, Lots of Pandas crying together sort of feels good.
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#24
Gaming Friends Are Real Friends
rspanther 3 years ago
I played an online game for a long time with a young lady and her sister in Ukraine, I worry about them everyday, and hope they are doing okay.
Jill Hojnacki 3 years ago
The Christmas after my husband died unexpectedly the morning after his 57th birthday (his memorial service was 2 wks late on our 26th anniversary & our dog died 1 week after he did), my online friends did our regular Secret Santa exchange, except w/o telling me they decided they would all be *my* secret Santa. I got care packages from across the US, Canada, the UK, and Saudi Arabia. They did a lot more, too, but that really made the holiday season so much easier to get through. Their care for me kept me alive in those early years.
Kharyss 3 years ago
I started playing a mobile war strategy game at a time in my life when I was depressed and alone. I’d lost my mother, my dog, been made redundant and ended a 12 year relationship when he cheated on me. The guys and girls in my alliance became my family. The alliance leader spent hours talking me through the rough spots and helping me regain my confidence. He became my best friend. Never thought I’d actually meet any of them although we talked about it a few times. Roll forward 3 years and I’ve moved 3000 miles away to a new country, got a much better job with a great salary, adopted a new puppy, and play games sitting on the couch next to that same best friend several times a week. Game friends are real friends. Never underestimate the value of them.
Tamra Stiffler 3 years ago
I have gaming friends all over the world. We talk about life, music, family. A caring heart isn't limited by distance.
Brendan Roberts 3 years ago
In my teen years, when the friends I had couldn't give two shits about me, I looked for company in online chat rooms. I met some amazing people, who truly cared about me (and I cared as much in return). Although we have drifted apart, I will never forget them.
Sandra Adcock 3 years ago
I met and married my partner from meeting him on an online community in a video game and we're 17 years strong. I'm still friends with the other people in the group also. Online friends are definitely real friends!
Ozymandias73 3 years ago
I've got a friend I've met online but never met IRL, but we've been friends for over 25 years.
Amy Taylor 3 years ago
When I was pregnant, I found a website/chat room for parent and parents to be. I became close friends with many of them 15 years ago when we all met online. We've gone through pregnant and watched our kids grow up together. I've met quite a few in person. One of the members died in a horrific car accident along with several of her children and her newborn baby. Our online community really came together and that showed me how important these people had become to my life.
Gladys Hayes Southerland 3 years ago
For some of us housebound with disabilities, virtual friendships are a lifesaver!
Lastly, Meg notes that, “The real cure for catastrophizing is confidence, and confidence comes from experience.” While it may feel like we hear bad news everywhere we go, there is plenty of news worth celebrating as well. We just need to know where to look. Our instincts are there to protect us, but what would happen if we started challenging them and viewed our lives through a more optimistic lens? What’s the worst thing that could happen? Okay, now imagine what the best outcome would be. Reality is probably somewhere in the middle...
#25
The World Needs More People Like This
Loki 3 years ago
Happened with my partner a few years ago. They asked suddenly "What if it turns out I'm not a man?". My lack of brain-to-mouth filter automatically replied: "That I won't be as gay as I thought I was. And I'll have an excuse to buy more cute stickers!"
Mel Gilliam 3 years ago
I literally just had to go ask my son if this was his response bc not only do you have the same name as him, but this sounds like something he'd say too!
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KombatBunni 3 years ago
My (I’m f) partner is 3 months into transitioning (m2f) and was worried I wouldn’t love her if she changed. I said I’d love her no matter what her gender is. And I do :)
Rens 3 years ago
Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I have Asperger's but I've always fallen in love with the mind and the soul of a person; I've only had relationships with men and I'm female but I don't consider myself to be heterosexual. Exactly only recently that I started questioning my own sexuality. Just treat everybody with kindness and respect.
Peter 3 years ago
Personally I think the labels are getting in the way. Instead of finding that the existing set of labels for sexuality or gender don't fit everyone and deciding to just create more and more, we should instead just get rid of the ones we have. People are people
Load More Replies... Stephanie Wittenberg 3 years ago
You're THE guy, and so is he. May you have years of happiness.
DarkRoze 3 years ago
My dad’s side of the family is all male, they don’t have girls in the last 3 gens so as a joke at least one of them is a girl for Halloween. Since I’m the first girl they figured the tradition should extend to my fiancè, which he did with no problem. After wards he was kinda sour for a while and acting a little off. So I tricked him into shopping at a well known drag store, got him a half a wardrobe before he realized it and was like “wtf?” I explained I’d noticed he’d been acting off lately and thought it was because he wanted to dress like that more so he’s need the right cloths. He started sobbing and said he’d been a woman for years and hadn’t thought he would fall for me and was scared I’d leave him. We were together as wives for 15 years before she went back to her old life as a man. His new girlfriend and family has no idea about any of our life together other then we were together that long.
Metallicd3ath 3 years ago
As someone who is very het, I've mentally combatted this very (hypothetical, for me) situation. I'm not attracted to males, biologically, plain and simple. I would support a transitioning partner, but I don't know how I would stay in a relationship with them.
Peter 3 years ago
People break up for lots of reasons and many of those boil down to the partner not being (or no longer being) the person they (thought they) had fallen in love with. If going from generous to selfish or left wing politics to right wing is enough to trigger that, then changing gender or sexuality surely is too. There's no requirement for you to love or fancy all people equally.
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Anna Martinez 3 years ago
Happened to me when I said 'what if I like girls too'. His answer was 'nothing happens, what would happen'.
#26
Bet Its A Good One
Emerald Ocean 3 years ago
Ah, good old tweety bird! Gotta love looney tunes!
Load More Replies... Jill Hojnacki 3 years ago
My husband would have had to send someone in to find me. 🤣 He ate meals (or portions, thereof) alone more than once while I stayed outside to play with a dog we encountered on the way in. The best was the Presa Canario I got to play with while we were on vacation in Tenerife. We took a shore break for lunch while out SCUBA diving. The guys we’d hired to take us diving wanted to wait for me. My husband just laughed and said, “Nah. It’s okay; she does this. She’s gonna be awhile.” 🤣
Stephanie Wittenberg 3 years ago
"Come on, wouldn't you really rather have this smile than personal space?"
Marie BellaDonna 3 years ago
Doggo: omg she going to be SO embarrassed when she realizes she's doing THAT in my WATER BOWL!!
#27
You Deserve The Money!
Laura Mende (Human) 3 years ago (edited)
That is one illegal smol bunny... BUT IT'S SOOOOOOOO CUUUUUUUTEEEEE!!!!!!!
Nancy Lynch 3 years ago (edited)
No. Rabbits can't eat carrots or any root veg except as an occasional treat Too much sugar for the bunnies. Hay or grass is better for them on a daily basis. So says Google. I never knew this.
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Glasia van Duivels 3 years ago
Joey shove the 1.5 Billion up your butt! I wont harm cute animals!
SillySparklyGirl 3 years ago
I see you didn't read his comment thoroughly.
Load More Replies... Damiana De'Mon Rhoades 3 years ago
Yep!! Pat its head with the ball of my foot then taking it home and buying him a teeny megamansion with part of the money
Kipper Ferguson 3 years ago (edited)
I love animals to no limit, and I'm a veterinarian, but yeah I'd do it, and then probably pay for a miniature rabbit enclosure in my backyard for rabbits to go in and out of as they please. It'll have all the things a rabbit likes, that rabbit's death would be put to good use. I ain't gonna turn down 1.5 billion just because it's small and cute. Unless it's a dog. Plus like the guy said, it never stated you had to kill it. So I'd find a way. But that 1.5 Billion is gonna reach my pockets one way or another lol.
After reading some of this list, I'm feeling more wholesome already. It has inspired me to bake some brownies and deliver them to my neighbors just for fun. We hope you're enjoying your daily dose of wholesome content as much as we are, and don't forget to upvote and comment on your favorite posts. Then let us know in the comments what wholesome situations you've recently found yourself in to keep the positive vibes flowing!
#28
It's The Most They Got
Nenes 3 years ago
Its sooo much!! Maybe you guys don't know the worth of cows in East Africa. Let me tell you, one cow can be sold between 350k-500k. Some even go beyond that depending on the size and age. Its also a sign of friendship. When someone gives you a cow you become a brother or sister to them. Now Imagine 14 cows, that's between 7 and 4.9 million.
Dani Ra 3 years ago
When the Choctaw heard about the starving of the Irish in 1847, they collected what I think was around $700 at the time to donate to them. This was less than a decade after they were forced to travel the trail of tears. There is now a sculpture in Ireland to commemorate this act. I want to see something that commemorates this act, too.
Hope Cows&Chickens 3 years ago
Ive seen pics of the sculpture and its a.ma.zing!
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Sarah Farmer 3 years ago
Bangladesh, the poorest country on earth, donated jute bags (for sandbags) when Iowa was experiencing tremendous floods in 2008.
3 years ago
I live in Iowa, and I had no idea Bangledesh did that! That is so cool! My town had large floods in 2008.
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As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. “Truly I tell you,” he said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.”
Hope Cows&Chickens 3 years ago
Holy cow! I hope the U.S. has repaid them 10 times over in aid! We could do that and it would barely even.be a blip on our budget. I just realized I said 'holy cow'. *cow* 😂🤣😂🤣
#29
Til
Blurryface 3 years ago
Anyone know which server it’s on/ how to access it? (Being serious here.) :)
LuckyL 3 years ago
The Uncensored Library is also available via a Minecraft multiplayer server. To connect, make sure you are running Minecraft version 1.14. 4, click 'multiplayer' once you have loaded Minecraft, click 'direct connect', and enter 'visit.uncensoredlibrary.com' as the server IP address
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Lizzie Conkey 3 years ago
It’s textures. If you are on PC you can play with the lighting and s**t and make it look real
Load More Replies... Rachel Koch 3 years ago
Wow it's like a modern library of Alexandria. Hope they gave it a firewall.
Metallicd3ath 3 years ago
Not really a modern problem but the modern solution is definitely an option
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Nice Job Pal
Hannah Edwards 3 years ago
I always think that the only people who look for the names are them or their mums.
MellonCollie 3 years ago
I like looking at the names in the credits, some people have super cool names.
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Peter Trudell Jr 3 years ago
always do. A movie is more than just the director and lead actors. I read everyone's name, they deserve that much.
Rachel Gonzales 3 years ago
Fizzy: there sure are a lot of credits, Kermit. Do you think anyone even sees them. Kermit: of course. They all have families.
The_many-faced_Cod 3 years ago
Oh my God you sound just like Barry, he also likes to clap for the grips.
Roxy Eastland 3 years ago
My whole family always watch credits to the end. We comment on job titles, read out to each other interesting names, and give a collective cheer when 'Production Babies' comes up at the end (can you believe some films completely miss this vital credit???)
#31
Wholesome Grandpa
Izzy Curer 3 years ago (edited)
"I note that some are warning schools against the computer game Fortnite, saying it engenders aggression and violence. I am a 74 year old who likes to play and keep in touch with his 9 year old grandson, who lives 200 miles away. In playing the game, I've come to interact with many of his friends, who are caring and friendly towards the grandpa among them. They never leave me to die, are quick to attend to me when injured and give patient advice. Their politeness, comradship, team spirit, humour and creative thinking would astound their parents, let alone their teachers. It is a priveledge to be counted among them. Believe me, this game has nothing to do with violence and everything to do with fun."
Caro Caro 3 years ago (edited)
Kids are, in general very much OK. He must have a blast playing with these awesome kids.
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Georgia Hebert 3 years ago
I'm in my 50's and play Fortnite with my daughter and grandchildren to keep in touch. I live in the US and they are in Africa. I agree with this gentleman.
Gaynor Henry 3 years ago
My grandkids are three of the most amazing kids (well at 28, 20 and 13 not really kids), on the planet. We text every morning and every evening and sometimes in between. They say the sweetest things and are truly nice people! Olivia, Connor and Tristan, you totally rock! ❤️
MJ 3 years ago
Online and mobile gaming have both earned a frown from the general public due to the negative actions that are a part of it. But much like anything else, there is a brighter side to online gaming. You can form bonds - remote as they are - with other people that you will provably never meet, but are caring folks who are there for the love of the game and the camaraderie.
#32
My Heart!!
Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
Looks like they had some real chemistry together! (Look, someone was going to say it eventually, okay?).
Scagsy 3 years ago
If only there was some phrase to perfectly describe what happened here. The way they hit it off straight away. Like they had a connection when they came together. Or they had... nope, it's mystery. I just can't find the right word. Biology! They had biology!
ᔑᓵᒷ 𝙹⎓ ᓭ!¡ᔑ↸ᒷᓭ 3 years ago
as long as you are living a good life, being single should mean jackshit!
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Roxy Eastland 3 years ago
Woah, just noticed this is for GCE 'O' levels! They were phased out in the UK in 1988, long before the World Wide Web and digital photographs. Either someone has hung on to the books for 34 years, or they took print photographs and held on to them. Now I'm beginning to wonder if it was John and Emily.
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#33
How Proud This Racoon Is Of Their Art
Kipper Ferguson 3 years ago
There's just something about happy/proud animals that is just unbearably fecking ADORABLE
#34
The Earth Sandwich
eff the haters 3 years ago
Sorry it's too thick... Oh wait you mean the bread crust?
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Hope Cows&Chickens 3 years ago
World's thickest sandwixh! Wheres the Guiness records guys when uou need 'em?!
Laura Mende (Human) 3 years ago
With a melting core in the middle. Tasty!
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#35
🥳🎉🎊
Bexx 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 3 years ago
I always carry sharpies and googly eyes just in case. Adding emergency confetti to the list…
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Seán Baron 3 years ago
There's an actress here in the UK called Su Pollard - famous for playing the cleaner in an 80s sit-com called 'Hi-Di-Hi'. She always carries party poppers in her handbag at all times for exactly the same reason!
Norell Weiner 3 years ago
Kids truly know how to live life and can break it down into it's most simplistic form...we can learn so much from them.
Kiwi Panda 3 years ago
I carry emergency glitter. Either for celebration or self defense. If I’m attacked, I’ll throw glitter in their face. I figure this will both blind them and make them easily identifiable…”the person bears a striking resemblance to Edward Cullen”…
#36
Unorthodox Hater Strategy
witchling 3 years ago
This is freakin awesome!! I now consider it a personal challenge to do the same!!!
Brendan Roberts 3 years ago
Although it's very hard to do, I think it's more effective to talk calmly and politely to someone who has insulted your religion, race, sexuality etc. If you tell them to f**k off, they'll probably spread more hate, but if you have a conversation with them, you might just change their views.
Monica Michelle 3 years ago
Agree but it is deeply unfair when you're fighting for your existence and someone else is just having a debate
Load More Replies... New Everywhere 3 years ago
I live in a city where customer service isn't consistently a thing. So...I make it a point to be like this guy. The shift in tone, body language, facial expression is just so dope.
Monica Michelle 3 years ago
I do this often on twitter. I refuse to dehumanize anyone I've had some incredible discussions
Marie BellaDonna 3 years ago
This is like the advice my mom always taught me: kill 'em with kindness! Love it!!
Kipper Ferguson 3 years ago
Sadly any hate messages I get from people tend to be ugly pfp's and it's more satisfying to sit there and humor them, acting bored and trying to get them to use an original insult instead of the usual fa**ot or pu**y or dumb furry or any of the boring bland s**t. It's hilarious to watch as they desperately try to offend me. I'm an agnostic, bisexual furry man. I'm literally immune to insults.
#37
Halloween Potato!
BasedWang12 3 years ago
every time I see this I love it..... Even though I hate potatoes, I think Id still have to pick potato
MizAdeleM 3 years ago
Wow! Great idea! I get many many kids go through a dozen+ bags of candy (downtown Salem, MA); need to start offering potatoes to them!
Zero 3 years ago
You can use any non-candy and they usually go over really well since they already get a lot of candy from others. Cheap glow sticks from the dollar store, sticky hands, clickers, little stuffed animals, BabyBell cheeses, little carton of juice or Capri-Sun type thing, LED rings.
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#38
Can’t Imagine How This Happened
SillySparklyGirl 3 years ago
Before all states grew exponentially, most had a Central High School, as most schools were named by location. Over the years, countless more schools have been built and many have been renamed to honor others. It could honestly be anywhere- I too would love to know! Sorry I'm not more helpful!
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Jakob Finke 3 years ago (edited)
This got 517 points as i'm writing this, meanwhile the tweet is sitting at a single - well now 2 - lonely upvotes... Just click on the name in the bottom left corner below the image to visit the source...^^
#39
Awwwww
Richard Portman 3 years ago
Isn't it just great? Grandma is a master weaver. That takes a lot of work.
Load More Replies... Kim Lorton 3 years ago
That, is such a cool rug! I want to share your grandma! She sounds wonderful!
#40
The Family That Brushes Teeth Together, Stays Together
Rachel Konefka 3 years ago
He will continue to do so and forget why he started doing that
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JoAnne Mastronicola 3 years ago
I wonder if he still does this, I hope so. Kids can be so sweet
Cyndielouwhoo 3 years ago
Cool handle...anyway, the original ad is suggesting either flossing or mouthwash (can't remember which) to accompany brushing, he thought they meant have other people around when brushing so you are not "brushing alone"
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#41
We Need This Right Now
Samantha Mitchell 3 years ago
You could totally slide down her aorta and into her ventricle and get a hearty hug!
*Inserts Username* 3 years ago
if you ask Alexa to say a your mom joke (or a nest mini) then she says kind ones like that.
#42
Bill Skarsgard Scaring Hader By Naturally Making His Eyes Go Sideways
justinshannon 3 years ago
I have the same reaction when I see bills too, specifically my rent bill
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ChekovsCurlyHair 3 years ago
I wonder how many people there are that can do that. And also, how you go about realizing that you can.
Jessi Zultanky 3 years ago
I wouldn't even be able to approach him while he was dressed as Pennywise so kudos to Hader for that!
#43
This Little Girl's Rock Displayed In A Local Museum
Mama Panda 3 years ago
Scagsy, you must have been stoned when you typed that comment.
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Kusotare 3 years ago
Almost 50 years ago, when I was 11, my family went to Japan to visit my grandparents. My brother and I got into a rock throwing contest with our grandfather, and Jiichan could tell I was disappointed I couldn't out-throw him (my brother was older and bigger than I and had a cannon for an arm). He picked up a rock, gave it to me, and told me one day I would out-throw him with that very rock. I brought it home and kept it. I never did get a chance to have a rematch with him because he died of cancer not long afterward. I still have that rock, and I think of my grandfather every time I pick it up.
Lorie Shewbridge 3 years ago
What a great museum to do that for the little girl. I'm sure it helped her grow an appreciation for all things science, history, geology, etc. Well done!
Immortal Emperor Paradox 3 years ago
The museum people are smart. The stone now has value because of the story behind it.
#44
I Felt Like This Belonged Here
Ellen Midgley 3 years ago
Because clearly they're talking about brownies in little flower pots! Absolutely nothing suspicious about that!
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Chris D'Asta 3 years ago
Fine, but please don't censor the word weed. There is literally no purpose for that.
*Inserts Username* 3 years ago
Is that jim carrey? for some reason it looks like him with a extraño mustache...
Autumn 3 years ago
It is! He plays a villain in the live action Sonic movies.
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#45
So .... Perfect
albernistuff 4sale 3 years ago
What is amazing is the cat is identifying the woman through low-rez image, AND understanding that her image SHOULD be floating above its head, not inside the magic mirror.
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Jill Chambers 3 years ago
My parents had an internal window from the hallway to the living room. One day their cat finally noticed me peering through at him... he sat staring back for ages.
#46
Had Me In The First Half
Yayaboobo 3 years ago
Ooo I got one. My five year old grandson spent the night with me. He cried to go home and my feelings were slightly hurt. "You don't like me?" "But [his name for me] I love you." Said it like "how can you even think that? Guess who got to eat pop tarts, in bed, at bedtime?
bitoy villamor 3 years ago
And have you heard of this guy mooching on the girl's breast, riding in a public jeepney (mode of transportation in the Philippines)? The girl is about 18-20, while the guy is about three months...
Hecate DeMort 3 years ago
Is the guy human? I could imagine her guy being a cat or dog who is trying to seem cool.
Jonae Robinson 3 years ago
Idk lol my 1 year old showers me with affection. Hug kisses and the cutest "I WUV uuuuus" ever
#47
Supporting Your Daughter No Matter What
Brendan Roberts 3 years ago
That there is a mum that will stand side-by-side with her kids, no matter what.
Jennifer Lewis 3 years ago
Um, I don't see price tags... Hand-me-down? 😆 Bravo, mom! If only everyone were this loving and supportive.
🧶𝔹𝕚𝕥𝕔𝕙 𝕂𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣🪡 3 years ago
Oh hell yeah, Mom! And heh, even if she doesn't wind up stripping, I'm sure she'll find a use for that outfit 😉
albernistuff 4sale 3 years ago
Don't know if still true, but ecdysiasts (sp?) used to make seriously good money (heard from a friend)
#48
An Emotional Rollercoaster From Start To Finish
Sian Edwards 3 years ago
Now I know how to shorten links on Reddit! This was one that has been bugging me for a long time.
Who Panda 420 3 years ago
Sadly I don't think you can't on certain devices. At least I've never found a way to do it on my phone since I don't have a computer. I even tried the app
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Marie BellaDonna 3 years ago
Wish more people were like that here on BP. Ask a question here and you just get some troll slobbering "JuSt GoOgLe It!" 🙄
Hope Cows&Chickens 3 years ago
I still don't know how to cut and paste so I really feel for this person!
#49
Sharing This Giggle I Had Today
Looks like an Angel 3 years ago
Or a woman who has had a couple of kids and pees every time she sneezes. Lol
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Eat Dirt Crow 3 years ago
A young kid asked their parent "What does virgin mean?" After being taken aback to the question they thought they might as well let them know since they asked it. "It's someone who hasn't had sex yet" Kid: "Oh,...what does extra virgin mean?"
Natalia Allen 3 years ago
That reminds me of a post I saw where a kid asked their mum where poo comes from. Mum explains the whole eating and digestion process and the kid wide eyed says oh and what about Tigger?
Load More Replies... Gladys Hayes Southerland 3 years ago
My 7 y/o son asked me "where did l come from?" While we were driving across town.l took a deep breath & prepared to tell him about the Birds & the Bees. Then he said "l mean what side of town?"
Chris D'Asta 3 years ago
Well, smart child. She hopes that we don't feel pain or have to evacuate waste at an adult age. I love her!
#50
Tears Running From My Eyes
Beth S 3 years ago
Not me, I can't wait to do it again! #reincarnation LOL
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Rachel Koch 3 years ago
They had to induce labor three weeks after my due date because I was perfectly comfortable where I was. I must admit, I cried about it for a long time.
Hope Cows&Chickens 3 years ago
3 weeks??? They let you go on for 3 more.weeks??!!? My God, you poor thing! I can't even imagine! My daughter was born on her due date and those.last couple of weeks felt like a year! Im in shock. 😶🤯
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Nancy Lynch 3 years ago
I was almost 10lbs, 10 days late from my due date, and was born on the 10th day of the 10th month.
g90814 3 years ago
Yeah I was gonna say... like she actually planned to be only 5 pounds. That's kind of underweight actually.
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That’s So Cute
#52
Future Self
Wilko Lunenburg 3 years ago
Other old guy here. Never regret, anything you did looked like the right thing to do at that time.
Zero 3 years ago
Question for the BPers. If you could use the What-If machine to look at how life would've turned out differently if you had acted/decided differently at various points in your life.... would you use it? If so, what would you look at?
Chaotic-Pansexual (she/they) 3 years ago
I’m not sure I would use it. I’m rather young still, but even at this point, a lot of things have happened. I don’t know if I’d want to look back and how things could have been different. I’m at a point where even though everything in my life is still a mess and I’m still an emotional wreck most of the time (teenage years), I feel happy with where I am right now and I feel hopeful for the future, and these are things I haven’t felt in a long time. I have my parents, my friends, my amazing partner, my pets, and all the others in my life to thank for that, but I think I also have a little bit of myself to thank. I wouldn’t be here without me, of course, and I don’t think I want to know the could haves of the past, in times where I was in even more pain than I am now. All I want to think about now is the can haves of the future. <3 thank you for posing this question, it got me thinking. Have a wonderful day and take care of yourself :)
Load More Replies... Marie BellaDonna 3 years ago (edited)
Each and every thing you done, felt, and experienced, has played a role in making you the strong, wonderful person you are today. The good times lift us up. The bad time show is just how brave and strong we really are. And if even one thing hadn't happened, if one thing had been different, if even one piece of the puzzle was left out or changed, you wouldn't be who and where you are, right now. You might not even BE. There's a reason for everything that happens. Whether there's a lesson to be learned, or it's simply another link in the chain of events that makes up your life, that reason is there. We might not always understand that reason, or even see it. But it's there. Hold your head up high. Take pride in yourself. Take heart in your good fortune, and use your bad luck to help build yourself back up even better than before. And never wish things were different. Because you don't know how different they really might be.
#53
Absolutelynotme_irl
Marie BellaDonna 3 years ago (edited)
I had the same moment of realization, talking to my mom about how much I loved my son, how incredible and unbelievable it was. Then I stopped and said, "Is it always like this?" She just smiled and said, "Yep." Thirteen years later, and my son is still the light of my life, and my reason for being. And I guess my sister and I still are for my mom, too. 😊
#54
Orangutan Thinks That This Man Has Fallen Into The River And Offers His Hand But He's Really Staff Who Removes Snakes From The River
#55
A Rare Instance Of A False Karen
Ashley Bonner 3 years ago
Awww I love when parents know that there child is messing up, takes full responsibility, and handles the situation like an adult instead of thinkin their precious offspring can do no wrong.
Anna roberts 3 years ago
Never forget when I worked in kindergarten, they used red, yellow and green for behavior marks, sent home daily. Teacher gave little Johnny a red one day after repeated attempts to get him to line up and stay quiet. Mom sent back a note and said he is only 5, what do you expect. Not sure how old she thought the rest of the kids were... Needless to say Johnny got in a lot of trouble through the years and with a mother like that there isn't a whole lot you can do. Last I heard, little Johnny was in jail, and his mom started a Gofundme, to help prove him innocent
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Frances Blades 3 years ago
Mine are little assholes and I call them such when they've gone too far. I also make them apologize if that's what's called for. Such as being too loud for the neighbours.
Olli Glx 3 years ago
My son accidentally broke something from my neighbour. I made him ring at the door to apologize. The neighbour listened then called inside to his wife. She brought a bar of chocolate to give to my son for being honest. That's the best teacher. By the way, now my son is older, I consider children playing not noise but nice background music. Like birds chirping.
#56
Something About This Just Makes Me Smile
t-Grex 3 years ago
Being chased by them with super soakers so you unleash old faithful in their faces with a hose makes you a dad.
Load More Replies... Lillian Swaim 3 years ago
My mom always did this for us, so I guess she's also my dad, I'm totally cool with that
#57
Apologies If This Has Already Been Posted
Hannah Edwards 3 years ago
That’s the best pigeon nest I’ve ever seen! Usually they just toss two twigs together and call it a job well done!
Insono 3 years ago
I know right! Normally pigeons are the worst nest builders ever, it's pathetic lol.
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He Deserves Some Serious Celebration
#59
People Will Always Remember How You Treated Them
#60
This Was My Straight, Conservative, 60 Yr Old Grampa's Response About A Year Ago When I Came Out As Trans (Ftm)
And I completely forgot about it until today since it's his birthday. It was nice to see again since I didn't get a lot of support when I came out.
SomePeopleCallMeMaurice 3 years ago
Hey - I. like. big. ducks. And I cannot lie!
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#62
Beauty And The Beast
Lewis Fisher Wells 3 years ago
no it isn't that's beauty and the beast and I won't have anyone say otherwise
Mama Panda 3 years ago
You tell her when you stop having an imagination and an appreciation for her love.
#63
Two Online Best Friends That Played Gta Together Everynight Met Up To Have Lunch And Take A Few Pictures
GirlFriday 3 years ago
Can you not see how violent they are? Look at those violent smiles. It is terrifying.
Load More Replies... Metallicd3ath 3 years ago
Did you notice the background too? They even went to go find the same spot. The building and ferris wheel being in the same spot is some dedication.
Load More Replies... Gladys Hayes Southerland 3 years ago
They also contribute to friendship with people you otherwise would never meet.
#64
This Guy Found A Message Written In A Bottle While Fishing
Susie Elle 3 years ago
The bottom pic where they throw the bottle back with the rocks hidden underneath the waves is giving me anxiety but aside from that this is really wholesome
Box Knight 3 years ago
They should've put it out there with the original release location on the page, so that way people can see how far his journey has been!
Zero 3 years ago
That would be awesome to create webpage with a tracker showing the progress and friends made along the way.
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#65
Hit Me In The Feels....
#66
That's Right, Kid. Nobody
Eat Dirt Crow 3 years ago
I think I was about that age when my older sister explained it to me using Barbie and Ken. Still cringe to this day.
Insert Name Here 3 years ago (edited)
no offense but, that is a different thing
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Merree Mason 3 years ago
Oh, my sweet , summer child. There is no reason except the numerical balance.
#67
My Heart Is Melted
Wonderful 3 years ago
My husband would tap his cheek to get me to kiss it and then he would turn his head at the last second and kiss me. Then we act surprised and do it again. He did it the first night when we went to see a local band play together and still does it almost 20 years later. He is so awesome.
#68
Awww
chaotic_charlie (they/he) 3 years ago
to translate for those who hate emojis: If my daughter comes out as GAY, I am SHIPPING HER OFF to a CATHOLIC BOARDING SCHOOL, because you KNOW those girls there are FREAKY and NO daughter of MINE will miss out on the BIGGEST gay opportunity ever
Premislaus de Colo 3 years ago
the positive aspect of this message was totally wiped out by the use of emoticons
#69
Did Not Expect This
#70
Such A Great Thing To Do
Box Knight 3 years ago
Assassin's Creed, Star Wars Battlefront, Battlefield 5, Halo 5: Guardians, and quite a bit of others! This kid has amazing taste!
Marie BellaDonna 3 years ago
I wish that every post about "hOw AwFuL tHe CoPs ArE!" was follows up by a post like THIS. THIS is what we need to see more of!! I'm not saying there aren't bad cops. There are. And those bad ones should be held accountable. But there's a hèll of a lot more good ones, who do a hèll of a lot of good in the world. And people need to be reminded of that.
#71
Delighted To Share This Wonderful News!
Marie BellaDonna 3 years ago (edited)
I dunno. I know I'm being a Negative Nellie here. I'm usually not. But children like this trigger me. So for me, this straddles the line between cute, and obnoxious. Or at least annoying. I can see where others might think it's charming. I can. But I would just want to get on the bus and sit my tired àss down. Not be blocked by some little mûff wrecker whose mother should have already told him to sit down, stop bothering strangers, and learn to ride the bus just like everyone else does. You don't run me kid. You don't tell adults what to do. I'm not gonna cow to you, because Mommy thinks it's adorable. My feet hurt, my underboobs are sweaty, and my head is pounding from the heat. I'm not in the mood to play games with a child I don't know and I don't want to be forced to smile when I'm really just irritated. Please, just get out of my way, and let me sit down. Besides, he should be sitting down anyway, if only for safety reasons. Not saying what the kid did isn't cute to others. But I personally wouldn't like it.
#72
Giving A Lift To Everyone This Year
Sarah Grace Bennett 3 years ago
My friend, whom we refer to as "Emotional Support Viking", bcs he is, frequently sends me this meme when I'm sad. I always smile when I see it. 🥰
#73
Future Wife's Painting
Marie BellaDonna 3 years ago
LMAO!! Yes. They still together, and very happy. They have two yurts and a pop-up camper, and a couple grand-tents.
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#74
Chaotic-Pansexual (she/they) 3 years ago
I just barely broke this dad’s rule, had my first kiss at 15
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Corey Smith 3 years ago
This guy's been on BP before: https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-skweezy-jibbs/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic
#75
Whether I'm 30, 50, Or 100, I Will Never Stop Playing Video Games. They Make Me Happy
Hydro Keychain 3 years ago
This caused me to look up my Skyrim hours. I'm 61 and have 1,647 hours. To this day, no one has stolen my sweet roll.
June 3 years ago
I play Elder Scrolls Online (mmorpg based on Skyrim and other Elder Scrolls universe) and in my guild few years ago we used to rock some vet trials, and we used to bring our 74 yo guild mate with us. Not the sharpest player but we were all lovely people :) I also ran a solo arena (too hard for him) with his account in order to get him the meta gear ^^
Awkward Lady 3 years ago
67, no barrier to video game playing! Current favourite is Animal Crossing New Horizons. So relaxing...
#76
A Lifetime Of Lessons Learned In A Few Hours Of Gaming
*Inserts Username* 3 years ago
All of these pertain to minecraft. That is what they were probably thinking of.
Chaotic-Pansexual (she/they) 3 years ago
That’s exactly the game I thought of
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Jeanine Baunsgard 3 years ago
Coming from someone who has never ever played any video games in her life, these are amazing life lessons.
Marie BellaDonna 3 years ago
"The game always gives you what you need." Whenever you're in a tough spot, and you don't think you have the resources you need to get through it, stop, take a breath, and take another look around. Often, what you need is right there in front of you, hiding in plain sight.
#78
Beware!
#79
Always Works
#80
When You Get Messaged Post Game
#81
Gamer Girl : )
Beautifullybroken 3 years ago
My husband will be playing call of duty and my 6yr old daughter will run in her room grab an unloaded nerf gun come back and yell daddy I got your back and shoot at the tv then high 5 him when he doesnt die its adorable to watch lol
Merree Mason 3 years ago
Legit, this was my mister's response to our daughter. Except, all of the Mad Maestro.
#82
Your Move, Media!
Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
When I play Elder Scrolls: Oblivion I sneak food and clothes into the beggars' food bags, and even some cups and plates so they can have a proper meal. It doesn't serve any purpose in the game and in fact nothing happens as a result, but I do it anyway just because I can.
Nikki Sevven 3 years ago
Teaching your children to hate others causes violence. I thought we all knew this by now.
Roadkill The Brave 3 years ago
There's a webtoon called 'The Strongest Florist' - guy is playing a MMORPG and all he wants to do is open a flower shop.
#84
This Just Warmed My Heart
Box Knight 3 years ago
Get them cards! Introduce them to actual Pokemon games! Show them how it all started!
#85
#86
Just Wow
Lynn Morello 3 years ago
Video games taught both my boys reading and mathematics skills, Card games like Pokemon also helped reading, maths and logic
Anna roberts 3 years ago
My son has mild CP and it affects his fine motor skills. Dr. told me to get him into games. When he was real young, he would sit and watch his brother play with a controller that was not connected. Did an amazing job for him, even improved his keyboard skills
Box Knight 3 years ago
The amount of things that have come out of this game - That Blizzard has made btw - is amazing.
#87
We Gamers Have A Duty To Make Others Feel Welcome, In Times Like This
*Inserts Username* 3 years ago
Actually those are very hard to make and fill a lot of hunger points so that will be super useful. That is a very nice gift.
Amber Rolfes 3 years ago
I did this for my brothers girlfriend on her birthday. They live in Florida so I wasn't able to actually celebrate with them so I invited them into my world and made her a cake with a candle on top and set off some fireworks. Was very fun and we'll worth everything.
#88
Meirl
#89
As A Trans Ftm, This Really Made My Day
Nemo 3 years ago (edited)
Do what for you? Get a tie, go shopping, emotional support? This community can be pretty wholesome and there are people who can help you out. What can we do for you?
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#91
Sometimes "I Love You Mum" Can Come Out In Unexpected Ways
#93
Hey There, Fellow Redditors!
That nerd Zoe ️🇺🇦️ 3 years ago
You're doing great and I'm glad you exist :)
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#96
If You Give Sea Urchins Tiny Hats, They Will Wear Them
Izzy Curer 3 years ago (edited)
Do they normally do this in the wild, like with shells? Edit: okay, wow, yes they do. Nobody knows why
Susie Elle 3 years ago
Cause they want to dress appropriately for the occasion
Load More Replies... *Inserts Username* 3 years ago
Imagine being the guy to put hats on all of the animals in an attempt to find the one that will just keep wearing it, their happiness when they get too sea urchins :)
#97
Wholesome Level 9000
#98
Someone's Father:
S. Mi 3 years ago (edited)
If I've learned anything from BP, it's that the cat is someone else's, but the father fell for them and they are best friends! 😆
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Marie BellaDonna 3 years ago
My husband. And then 45 seconds and three snores later, "I wasn't asleep!"
#99
Annoying People
Will sell soul for corn chip 3 years ago
i feel this on a daily basis as i get annoyed very easily
#100
"I Personally Don't Like Gay People..." But There's A Plot Twist
#101
I Just Thought This Should Be Here
Marie BellaDonna 3 years ago
My son is 13, and small for his age (he takes after his dad, a former jockey who is only about 4'11", and also I myself am only 5'4"). He can still easily pass for 11 or 12. So yeah, he still ears off the kids' menu, too. He doesn't mind it a bit. And I don't mind saving the money. #Sorrynotsorry
Load More Replies... Anet Marc 3 years ago
Just after school on my 13th birthday, my mom took me to a movie. Tickets for "12 and under" were at the child price. At the ticket counter, Mom asked for "One adult and one child". I said "But Mom! It's my birthday! I'm not a child anymore!" She turned to me and through clenched teeth said "You were *born* in the *evening*" (Turns out I WAS born in the evening. I choose to believe that she knew that when we were at that ticket window.)
#102
How To Argue
#104
At A Gas Station In Minnesota Or Canada
Marie BellaDonna 3 years ago
Oh my gosh I didn't even notice that! This is so great!
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What A Feeling. Back In October My Wife And I Were Placed With A Sibling Group Of 3 Kids, Ages 5, 3, And 10months. After Feeling Overwhelmed And Wondering If We Were Doing The Right Thing, The Oldest Kids Teacher Sends Me This
#106
I Like My Knife How I Like My Wife....
foxgirl158 3 years ago
I actually know what show this is, only because my 42 year old dad watches it 😂 it's called Forged in Fire
#107
This Made Me Smile
Marie BellaDonna 3 years ago
Yeah, but it was reversed, and a guy said that to a girl, he'd be virtually crucified for "sexualizing and objectifying" her. 🙄
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Wholesome App
Zero 3 years ago
Great, now I'm personifying my apps and opening them from time to time to make sure they're not lonely. Like rotating my stuffed animals.
Piper L 3 years ago
Oh my gosh, I didn't know anyone else did this with their stuffies!
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#109
Got A Hero Necklace From My Employer For Working During Covid. Woke Up To This!
#112
I Told My Internet Friend That I Had Trouble Sleeping Recently. So She Stayed Awake Till 4am For Me
#113
Well This Just Makes For A Perfect Group Hug!
*Inserts Username* 3 years ago
Full story: They were coworkers, and noticed that they were all wearing the same jacket.(same size, same brand, etc) What else would you do, other than zip them all together? That was not a joke; that is actually what happened.
Monique Reed 3 years ago
I've seen this before. They have the same jacket and zipped them all together.
#114
Wife Sending A Message To Her Husband Through A Reddit Post
#116
Unexpectedly Wholesomeness In A Youtube Comments Section
#117
Who Knew The Life Of An Ant In A Jar Would Captivate Both Boy And Cat?
#120
Spiders Get A Bad Rep
Little Wonder 3 years ago
They're chilling. Spiders aren't interested in people, they can't eat us and therefore we don't matter.
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Sure, S*x Is Cool And All, But Has Your Math Tutor's 2 Yr Old Daughter Ever Randomly Approached You And Handed You A Flower While You Worked??
#122
This Is The History Our Kids Will Learn About
Amber Rolfes 3 years ago
I remember that my first game I ever played was on the PS1 called Pandemonium. My brother and I had so much fun playing it and it was the first one we beat together.
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Jihana 3 years ago
Wholesome story: At a supermarket chain they often give you free stickers, depending on how much you buy. Obviously I don't collect them, but I take them anyway for the kids of coworkers. Another coworker does the same, so one day the little daughter of one colleague got a pretty big stack of stickers. Her father told us the next day that she asked him if he is REALLY sure he said thank you to us! And a few days later he came to work with a homemade cake his daughter insisted on making for us. The first cake she made was not pretty enough, so she baked a second, prettier one! Best cake of my life! 😄
Lisa Hewes 3 years ago
Confession time: I'm 35f and love going to arcades and collecting as many tickets as possible for the prizes at the counter, BUT I always give those tickets to someone's child as well as any leftover tokens. The only exception was on my 31st birthday because I saw a little red sock monkey at the prize counter so I got the little red sock monkey and I still love it. 99.99% of the time, though, I just go to play games, then give the tickets/tokens to a child when I'm getting ready to leave.
Sardonyx_3 2 years ago
This list actually made me cry. I haven't had a good cry in 5 weeks. Thanks, BP
Jihana 3 years ago
Wholesome story: At a supermarket chain they often give you free stickers, depending on how much you buy. Obviously I don't collect them, but I take them anyway for the kids of coworkers. Another coworker does the same, so one day the little daughter of one colleague got a pretty big stack of stickers. Her father told us the next day that she asked him if he is REALLY sure he said thank you to us! And a few days later he came to work with a homemade cake his daughter insisted on making for us. The first cake she made was not pretty enough, so she baked a second, prettier one! Best cake of my life! 😄
Lisa Hewes 3 years ago
Confession time: I'm 35f and love going to arcades and collecting as many tickets as possible for the prizes at the counter, BUT I always give those tickets to someone's child as well as any leftover tokens. The only exception was on my 31st birthday because I saw a little red sock monkey at the prize counter so I got the little red sock monkey and I still love it. 99.99% of the time, though, I just go to play games, then give the tickets/tokens to a child when I'm getting ready to leave.
Sardonyx_3 2 years ago
This list actually made me cry. I haven't had a good cry in 5 weeks. Thanks, BP
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