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Thoughts constantly swirl around in our heads. From when we open our eyes in the morning until we close them at night (and sometimes, even after that), there's always something for us to contemplate about.

In fact, a 2020 study suggests people typically have more than 6,000 thoughts per day. That's a lot. And as much as we'd like to believe otherwise, not all of them are brilliant. So with social media allowing us to instantly share whatever crosses our mind, we broadcast quite a lot of funny, weird, and infuriating personal takes, too.

To illustrate just how random our statements can be, we at Bored Panda put together a new publication on the subreddit whose sole mission is to capture the chaotic side of human interaction. Continue scrolling to check out its latest finds and fire up our earlier piece on it when you're done.

To learn more about our inner filters, we contacted Phil Reed, D.Phil., who is a professor of psychology at Swansea University.

"There are many reasons why people overshare," Dr. Reed told Bored Panda. "A lack of awareness about the dangers is one, but also the lack of 'real' social feedback online is a big contributor. Since there is a degree of anonymity, certain a lack of immediate feedback, people tend to get it wrong in terms of sharing."

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Send them to the Healing Crystals and Essential Oils Ward. (It's conveniently located right next to the morgue.) 😉

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However, even though the reasons why people overshare may vary, the act itself seems pretty much universal. Also, researchers from The University of Edinburgh and Northwestern University in Illinois found that the risk of oversharing in conversation actually increases as people age.

When testing 100 people from 17 to 84 years old on their attention skills, the researchers discovered that the older subjects provided listeners with more irrelevant details than their younger peers. As this behavior can be dangerous — older people, for example, might accidentally reveal private info to strangers looking to take advantage — this finding is essential in helping "design targeted training that helps older adults improve these skills and avoid embarrassing and potential risky communicative errors,” said lead researcher Madeleine Long, of the University of Edinburgh's School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences.

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Juli Briskman On The Go

Juli Briskman On The Go

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This classic "I will get you fired" fortunately does not work outside the USA, as other countries have laws against it.

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Yep

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel the same about these appeal shows that they have on TV. Lots of celebrities virtue-signalling about how they are working the night for free as they try to guilt you into donating part of your rent to charity. Don't get me wrong, we give to local charities when we can afford to and they do some brilliant work. But I will not tolerate some rich TV star trying to make me feel guilty about keeping a roof over our head and food on the table. Furthermore, and this bit is horrible but it needs telling, a poor elderly lady killed herself in the UK a couple of years ago because she couldn't afford to give to every appeal directed her way. Every penny she had was sunk into charity appeals and when the money ran out she felt so bad that she had to end her life. Literally killed by kindness.

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Totally

Totally

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And tax the churches that engage in political activity. Political activity negates their non-taxable status.

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No Labor Shortage!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've met Dan! We were both buying coffee and chatting casually; he asked if I was staying at the cafe with my coffee, so we sat and just talked about generic stuff. I had no idea who he is at the time. Incredibly friendly and nice man!

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Dr. Reed said people should be very wary of oversharing. "It can compromise personal security, and personal safety, as well as lead to bullying."

"It can also make people very vulnerable psychologically; if they are feeling low, overshare to get support, and are attached for it, then depression can set in."

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To keep ourselves in check, Dr. Reed suggests treating communication on the internet the same as in real life.

"Remember, online is just as much of a social interaction as in the real world," he said. "Do not share anything online that you would not in real life. People can get a little impulsive with their digital interactions, so just remember that. Perhaps count to 10 before sharing."

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It’s Like The Trash Taking Itself Out

It’s Like The Trash Taking Itself Out

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Why Stop There?

Why Stop There?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It seems as if the right wing just wants ignorant breeders, to produce a pool of cannon fodder so needy they'll take any job.

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Literally Dozens

Literally Dozens

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah, America... a place where 12 states have no minimum age for marriage, you can be employed at 14, be sentenced to death at 15, get a driving license at 16, join the army at 17, but GOD FORBID YOU HAVE A SIP OF BEER BEFORE YOU TURN 21!

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That Went Well

That Went Well

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Donald trump is the worst thing to happen to America since the British ruling us

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But if you are bothered by another person who starts to give you too much information, psychotherapist Amy Morin says your first line of defense should be to change the subject.

For instance, try saying, 'Sorry to hear that. Have you heard the weather for tomorrow?' Sometimes people will take the hint, but you may need a more direct approach if the other person continues to overshare.

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Wow. Medical Debt Causes Divorce For Married Couple Of 52 Years

Wow. Medical Debt Causes Divorce For Married Couple Of 52 Years

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Bigotry ?

Bigotry ?

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censorshipsucks
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

because republicans believe obviously that women's political opinions don't count but women are merely there to reproduce, as per the recent RvW judgment

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The key in such situations is to not reciprocate. Just because your boss tells you she's going through a divorce, that doesn't mean you need to tell her about your marital problems as well.

While sharing your personal stories can be empowering, you should do that at the right time, in the right place, and with the right people.

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I’d Like To See It

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Please Remember This

Please Remember This

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Dead Malls

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is a mall somewhere where the top floor is now small apartments. The bottom floor is retail.

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A Mother Did What The Police Refused To Do

A Mother Did What The Police Refused To Do

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censorshipsucks
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

because men who think they need to carry guns are at heart cowards living in fear.

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One Of The Best Ideas I Have Heard In A Long Time

One Of The Best Ideas I Have Heard In A Long Time

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"It Just Wont Work" It Actually Does

"It Just Wont Work" It Actually Does

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Would Not Recommend

Would Not Recommend

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Middle-Aged White Male Here, And I Think That She Rocks!

Middle-Aged White Male Here, And I Think That She Rocks!

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Because A Certain Portion Of Our Population Are Dumb A******

Because A Certain Portion Of Our Population Are Dumb A******

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censorshipsucks
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because japanese think about other people because they have a more collective-minded culture as opposed to rampant Randian-objectivism style libertarianism/individualism?

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Giant Dick’s Giant Profile D**k Pic Checks Out

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Thank You Librarians

Thank You Librarians

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*Archivist here* Have you ever searched for person with no surname, date of birth or adress? Only information that was given to you was ´he lived with my granny in Shitholery upon Thames back in 1950´...

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But She Really Loved Me

But She Really Loved Me

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That'll Send A Message

That'll Send A Message

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll let your bod marinate in plague infested "soup" for a while OK? But not too long, otherwise you may loose cohesion and not brake the window, just smear it.

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Wow! Solar Energy Actually Working As Designed! Insane How Much Better Green Energy Actually Is

Wow! Solar Energy Actually Working As Designed! Insane How Much Better Green Energy Actually Is

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Meanwhile in FL teachers r fleeing the state since they keep passing laws preventing them from actually teaching

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Russia Moment

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Turkey and Greece are still on very bad terms and everyday we have new challenges from the turkish side so not much changed there .

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Ignoring The Bible Is Classic Christianity

Ignoring The Bible Is Classic Christianity

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So if I start pointing at random people shouting Unclean! Unclean!, I can say I'm just following the bible teaches

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Take A Breath, Count To 10, Think. You'd Be Amazed What Possibilities Open If You Don't Go With Your First Reaction

Take A Breath, Count To 10, Think. You'd Be Amazed What Possibilities Open If You Don't Go With Your First Reaction

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or he could have just got up and silently walked out during the monologue

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Management

Management

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope: because it's a sign you don't need a "manager", wherever he/she come from. Give bigger salary and respect to all team members, and ask them if they really need a manager or "just" more help.

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Sad That This Is Even Needed

Sad That This Is Even Needed

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A small bottle of prescription eye drops cost us over $300, with insurance, in the US. Meanwhile, we can get it in Japan without insurance for less than $25. Our Doctor there couldn't believe it, so when I showed her on my tablet, she wrote us a prescription for a year's supply.

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This Aged Too Well

This Aged Too Well

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A heads up would've been nice dude, maybe a tad more info time traveller man

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Every Villain Had An Origin Story

Every Villain Had An Origin Story

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