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
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.
There are several "developments" where I live that have shops/restaurants/small offices on the ground level, & 2-3 more levels that are apartments or condos. And there are more being built in our area. I couldn't live like that, but apparently it works for some people!
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Yeah, but.. how will profits be made. You do know shareholders are more important than homeless pleople, right?
The owner of mall wants the tax writeoff for it being enpty.
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I also think you could turn them in to retirement communities or even nursing homes!
I prefer refurbishing buildings that are still in stable and salvageable condition. Instead of cutting down woodland areas—-and destroying their ecosystems—-to break new ground further out of town, why not just reuse and repurpose existing buildings in town? Another thing we should do is seize apartments, condos, and houses that were bought by people who never intend to occupy them—-ostensibly as “investments”, but you know, actually for money laundering—-and turn them into affordable housing for average working people. Some could also be earmarked as housing for the homeless, while other properties could be job training centers for them, as well as assisted living for those with mental health issues that require monitoring—-not locking them away, but giving them eventual independence, while monitoring them to keep them showing up for therapy and taking their meds. Possibly with monthly visits to make sure that continues (what happens is many people with mental health issues start feeling great and enjoying their independence, then thinking they’re cured and don’t need their meds and therapy anymore, which starts them sliding backwards instead of moving forward).
Agreed. If governments can utilize "eminent domain" to steal land for development then they can do the same for abandoned buildings.
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I've sent this suggestion to Portland's mayor multiple times. He thinks a blanket in a doorway is going too far in coddling the homeless.
Im in Phoenix az. I live right by a very large dead mall. Unfortunately it is also an area overflowing with homeless people. This would be a great idea but its not feasible. Who will clean up after them? (You should see the areas where the pop up their tents they leave trash everywhere) Who will supply the food and cook? Who will police this dead mall so it isnt just a ripped apart inside, wires being stolen to sell. It couldnt work with out major oversight. Safly.
It wouldn't just be opening the dead mall to the homeless. It would require allocating funding to make it functional housing and to run it just as traditional homeless shelters require but would be permanent housing unlike homeless shelters. Not sure why you assume all or the majority of homeless or low income people wouldn't take care of their residence if they had one. Where is the incentive for keeping things tidy at home when your home is a tent in a vacant lot or under a bridge? It's not like they have trash collection etc. as with an actual residence.
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God no! We absolutely need the 5 bath and body works in town... you know, priorities.
This is would be an amazing solution instead we force the homeless to have no where to sleep.
Office buildings aren’t able to, they weren’t designed to be split into different living quarters, don’t have the correct plumbing setup, etc.
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That was actually the original idea. Malls were supposed to be a fully contained community, not a temple to consumerism.
There's an abandoned hotel in my town. I've said to people that they should turn it into a homeless shelter or at least something for the homeless. But no the state owns it and is going to tear it down to put something else there. There's homeless people staying there now
Good idea. It should have a medical office & the homeless should be required to take any & all prescribed medications to live there.
This is an excellent idea. Another idea would be to turn them into facilities for Alzheimer's patients. Start out with regular semi-independent living in apartments with shopping and entertainment facilities on campus. Then, as their abilities become reduced, they move from independent living to co-operative living, then graduate into full care. All without leaving the facility; just moving to different areas designed for different needs...
And the homeless people can have jobs running everything. It's a win-win!
I read Malls have a shelf life of 25 years and there are bunches standing vacant. I wish your idea would take root.
This should happen. Cities have funds to home the homeless, they should put them to use.
There's a dead mall in the Houston area where that was floated as an idea. Most of the community agreed with the idea, but the actual politicians and various other movers/shakers who could make it happen got cold feet, because "no good could come from" giving the homeless shelter and food. Sigh.
While it is a great idea on paper, unfortunately that takes money and inflation needs to be handled first. After all, that is the root problem of the skyrocketing poverty and homelessness. I say address the root problem so these people can work and have real homes.
City of Nashville bought a dead mall. Now it has a library, ice rink partnered with the Predators , playground.etc. dont know about shelters
you're forgetting one thing, how to finance it. Who pays for the renovation? Who pays for the food to support the cafeteria? Next time when you feel like griping about taxes, remember what they're their for.
My sister & I have discussed this idea at length but have no idea where to start getting the idea out there in our area. Anyone got any ideas about who to reach out to in NW Georgia USA?
In UK they are trying to turn malls into apartments, mostly for social housing. But stores in malls very often do not have windows making those apartments practically uninhabitable. Of course poor people do not have many options, right?
I would think a house with no windows would be a lot better than no house at all.
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Great idea! It's empty space anyhow, and with little effort it can be made into housing all people can effort. That will also be beneficial for all those students seeking for a place to live while they study.
GREAT IDEA. DO IF FOR ALL THE LIBERAL STATES THAT ALLOW DRUGGIES TO SHOOT UP RIGHT NEAR SCHOOLS AND SUCH.
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
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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.
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Wait… so people actually live outside of the country? Really? Oh my god!
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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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