This Online Group Collects The Best Personal Tweets, Here Are 50 That Deserve The Attention They Got (New Pics)
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.
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God Has Protected Me
This Would Be The Greatest Irony
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."
Truth
Religion Doing What It Should
Put Em Outside By The Dumpsters
Send them to the Healing Crystals and Essential Oils Ward. (It's conveniently located right next to the morgue.) 😉
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.
Juli Briskman On The Go
Yep
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.
Totally
And tax the churches that engage in political activity. Political activity negates their non-taxable status.
No Labor Shortage!
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!
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."
The Retirement Age
While we're at it, I want term limits, dispense with the electoral college, an end to the insider trading exemption for members of Congress, and let's outlaw lobbyists.
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There should be term limits. You shouldn't be able to hold an office for more than two terms, because now you have a*****e geriatrics soaking up tax dollars while not doing anything
there is a term limit. "No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once."
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For me- it’s not even about dementia/mental decline. It’s more that I don’t think people in their 60s and 70s should be writing legislation that will affect generations they will never meet and don’t understand. Why are Joe and Nancy and Mitch making decisions for us? I want to see our nation led by people who didn’t come of age when you could still slap your secretary on the a$$ and call her “Toots” while chain smoking indoors, you know? We are facing issues that they don’t fully understand. I think it’s great that Biden actually shows a willingness to learn and change his mind, but I want leaders that don’t have to play catch-up. What we really need in Congress is a culture of mentoring and passing the torch. That would be healthier than this “cling to power until you die” c**p.
"That would be healthier than this “cling to power until you die” c**p." RBG comes to mind. She may have had an extraordinary career but her unwillingness to retire at an appropriate age had unforseen ramifications in the future of the US, notably the issues surrounding Roe vs Wade today. Yes, I agree there's a problem when there's two generational gaps between your government officials and constituents or those who came of voting age in the last decade.
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Some old people pioneered civil rights and fought hard for the rights you're so appalled to see back-tracked. Imaging standing up for them back when it wasn't "cool." I don't think age is what you're really mad at.
I don’t want an age limit of 35, I just think it should be sensible. We absolutely need term limits though.
Load More Replies... ....Obama is just 60, can we get back to him?...Not an American asking... just like... i felt safer in the world with Obama on top of America...
They shouldn't be able to make millions. They shouldn't be able to have the best insurance even after they leave office. They are not there to help us, they are there to help themselves.
Exclusively? you are saying there is no one in the US government who is under 70?
While we're at it, let's raise the age for drinking to 25 (when the human brain matures), and require honorable discharge from military service - with weapons training - for owning any firearm other than a simple hunting rifle. Moreover, let's require a high school diploma or a GED for a driver's license to operate a vehicle on public roads (ranch and farm roads and property exempted). Lastly, if you have children, you must quit smoking. No exceptions.
This is an unpopular opinion that I have for a long time. I've always thought leaders of a nation need to still be invested in long term growth and sustainability in order to be effective. This is contradictory to most societies where a senior person on top is desirable. I don't mean older folks don't care about those things. I'm pointing out, it's human nature to forget what those things mean when you've moved past a certain point in life. I am an older person quickly approaching the half century point, and I have to remind myself sometimes, it's not the 90s anymore.
And then there's attrition: the older folk have a vast store of knowledge and experience which they could easily impart if anyone wanted to learn. Knowledge lost if we don't listen.
KAREN: Yeh, there was such a test created. It was known as a literacy test. Read about Jim Crowe and you may see that this isn't such a great idea.
It would be nice to be able to find a young man or woman, (pick gender, I dont know) to be able to trust and vote for.
My dad read something about some other politician who has known Putin noticed that Putin has signs of Alzheimer’s and other mental illnesses, I don’t know why I said this we can all just guess this lol
Prior to the current one, the last two Democratic presidents were in their 40s when they took office. Barring GW Bush, the last four Republican presidents were all over 64 when they took office. The median age at inauguration is 55 years. Although I will give you that Joe Biden is the oldest president to take office, the Democrats also has the youngest president (by election) with JFK. So maybe check out the full story before making such a comment?
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Some People Change
Logic Please
This Is How Ya Do It
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."
It’s Like The Trash Taking Itself Out
Why Stop There?
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.
Literally Dozens
That Went Well
Donald trump is the worst thing to happen to America since the British ruling us
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.
Wow. Medical Debt Causes Divorce For Married Couple Of 52 Years
Perfect Analogy
Simplicity Itself
Bigotry ?
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
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.
I’d Like To See It
You Know She’s Right
Please Remember This
Heavy Machinery
Dead Malls
There is a mall somewhere where the top floor is now small apartments. The bottom floor is retail.
A Mother Did What The Police Refused To Do
because men who think they need to carry guns are at heart cowards living in fear.
One Of The Best Ideas I Have Heard In A Long Time
"It Just Wont Work" It Actually Does
Would Not Recommend
Middle-Aged White Male Here, And I Think That She Rocks!
Because A Certain Portion Of Our Population Are Dumb A******
Because japanese think about other people because they have a more collective-minded culture as opposed to rampant Randian-objectivism style libertarianism/individualism?
Giant Dick’s Giant Profile D**k Pic Checks Out
Thank You Librarians
*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´...
We Know Exactly Who’s Fault It Is
But She Really Loved Me
That'll Send A Message
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.
Wow! Solar Energy Actually Working As Designed! Insane How Much Better Green Energy Actually Is
Meanwhile in FL teachers r fleeing the state since they keep passing laws preventing them from actually teaching
This Dad Has One Great Son
Russia Moment
Ignoring The Bible Is Classic Christianity
This Is The Way
Take A Breath, Count To 10, Think. You'd Be Amazed What Possibilities Open If You Don't Go With Your First Reaction
Or he could have just got up and silently walked out during the monologue
Management
Sad That This Is Even Needed
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.
This Aged Too Well
A heads up would've been nice dude, maybe a tad more info time traveller man
He's Not Wrong
Every Villain Had An Origin Story
Note: this post originally had 116 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.
I especially loved the one about being one of the dozens of people who live outside the USA, priceless!
Wait… so people actually live outside of the country? Really? Oh my god!
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I usually don't read the text between the images, but this is just...a different vibe than i was expecting.
A friend pointed out that those Facebook posts that ask for pets' names could be used to guess passwords. When I realized how many of my passwords did use a pet's name, I changed them all. And I stopped replying to those FB posts.
Load More Replies... I especially loved the one about being one of the dozens of people who live outside the USA, priceless!
Wait… so people actually live outside of the country? Really? Oh my god!
Load More Replies... I usually don't read the text between the images, but this is just...a different vibe than i was expecting.
A friend pointed out that those Facebook posts that ask for pets' names could be used to guess passwords. When I realized how many of my passwords did use a pet's name, I changed them all. And I stopped replying to those FB posts.
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