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With the digital world at our fingertips, we’re bombarded with bizarre visual input twenty-four hours a day. Every time we go online, a slew of different things instantly grace our feeds, from interesting but pretty disturbing pictures to images with way too much stuff going on. But have you ever stumbled upon something so uncomfortable that you didn’t even have the words to describe it?

If you have, the phrase "Thanks, I Hate It" may be just what you’re looking for. If not, well, you’re in for one doozy of a ride. Let us introduce you to one weird and edgy subreddit with the same name, better known as r/TIHI, that is the perfect outlet for sharing horrors nobody ever wanted to see. "Haters Gonna Hate," the moderators write in the community description, and it looks like they have a point.

With over 1.6 million community members, this online group is dedicated to pictures that are unsettling and hatred-inducing, yet entertaining nonetheless. We’ve scoured the group to gather some outright disturbing posts to share with you all, so continue scrolling and upvote the ones you loved to resent most. Keep reading to also find our in-depth interview with communication expert, researcher and lecturer Dr. Paul Reilly about our fascination with uneasy things online.

Psst! If you think you can handle even more madness, check out Parts 1 and 2 with posts from r/TIHI right here and here.

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Thanks, I Hate This Proposition

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

The second one looks like straight up sliced cheese on top of cut up straws... 🤮

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While the internet is a bottomless pit of weirdness, it’s also an endless source of information. But instead of spending time soaking in interesting knowledge, thousands of people seem to find entertainment in watching the bizarre. The internet culture database Know Your Meme explained that "Thanks, I Hate It" is a slang phrase people use to describe posts they deem unattractive or superfluous. The origin of the phrase is unclear, but its usage saw a spike in the fall of 2017 on Reddit and Tumblr.

Then, in 2019, the r/TIHI subreddit was launched to serve as an archive for unsettling posts and provide space for unreasonably uncomfortable viewing experiences, keeping the meme alive. As the founder of the online group, Markus, told Mashable, "The initial idea came from another moderator of ours (u/scrumbly) on another post on r/ATBGE ['Awful Taste But Great Execution'] three months ago. He posted a comment linking to this sub and as it didn't exist yet, I decided to make it a thing," Markus said. "I wanted to create a place for all the beautiful posts that are both likable and hateable at the same time. But I wasn't all that serious about it, as all subs I managed before were very small as well."

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The phenomenon of seeking things we dislike or even utterly hate is a baffling one. To learn more about our interest in unsettling things online, we reached out to Dr. Paul Reilly, senior lecturer in communications, media and democracy in the School of Social & Political Sciences at the University of Glasgow.

"Despite moral panics about people being trapped in online echo chambers, key features of platforms like Twitter are accidental or incidental exposure to things we don’t like or disagree with," the professor told Bored Panda. "Their algorithms often amplify such content in order to encourage social media users to interact with their sites. Every click, like, share or comment is effectively profitable for these companies."

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

My friend who went into anaphylactic shock from a wasp sting before: "Oh no I got stung again twice, I wonder if the allergy is still as bad?"

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Whether we like it or not, we’re exposed to unpleasant content every single day. Stumbling upon unattractive posts makes most people feel a sense of frustration, as constantly finding themselves at the center of the weirder side of the internet is exhausting. However, some find entertainment in the things they hate. "A minority of people do appear to take pleasure from the act of commenting on things they hate," Dr. Reilly added. "I think this speaks to the affective dimensions of these platforms."

"Even those users who express a desire for greater civility on social media take the opportunity to express negative opinions. However, I don't think hate-watching is as widespread as it is often claimed in the media."

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So let us offer you a warm welcome to the Hate Age. Fed by seemingly endless content we find online, thousands of low-quality shows to watch, and the snide and throat-cutting contest that social media has become, people now regularly revel and find delight in analyzing the awful things they spot. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, hate-watching is an act of looking at certain things and taking pleasure in laughing at or criticizing them. It can be a disliked TV show, movie, or, as you can see in this list, extremely bizarre pictures and posts people find on the internet.

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

If you find delivering things to the people who ordered them inconvenient, you need to rethink your job choices. This from someone with significant mobility issues.

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

How about a metric system and some diameter? Or even imperial, but still diameter? What will be next? Astetorid with a size like dozen people laying one on another and eating peas?

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

*looks confused at her own hands* I... can't handle (:D ) this

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When asked why we seem interested in consuming content we hate, communication expert Dr. Reilly explained we often go online to air our frustrations. After all, there’s a social aspect to hate-watching. People usually find someone to have a heated discussion with, or they can enjoy reading mean tweets and posts from like-minded individuals. "We turn to Facebook, Twitter and YouTube not only for entertainment but also for release. There’s often nothing more satisfying than venting anger, letting off steam and interacting with those with whom we disagree."

However, the professor explained that our tendency to find hate-watching enjoyable is also linked to social comparison and notions of self-esteem. "Arguing with fans of a television show you can’t stand can give some people a sense of superiority and affirmation of their identity," he added.

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

James and John were required by an English teacher to describe a man who had suffered from a cold in the past. John writes "The man had a cold", which the teacher marks incorrect, while James writes the correct "The man had had a cold". James, while John had had "had," had had "had had"; "had had" had had a better effect on the teacher

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So we hate-watch because we find pleasure in being smug and holier than thou in our tastes. We feel more value in ourselves by believing we are better than this, and we also think that if something was done poorly, we certainly would have made it look way better. Moreover, building our self-confidence by judging others is one reason we hate-follow people on social media.

"Hate-following is deciding to follow someone on social media, even though you know you disagree with what they say, or think they are a terrible person," Jennifer Beckett, a communications lecturer at the University of Melbourne, told ABC Everyday. "It can actually push up your adrenal levels, you get that 'How dare they!' sensation which can lead to a bit of an endorphin rush."

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In the past couple of years, hate-watching has reached new heights. This phenomenon has only been growing stronger, with people looking for more and more outlets to vent and voice their negative feelings aloud. Finding pleasure in seeing something utterly uncomfortable and judging others for their actions might make us temporarily feel superior, but it can say a lot about who we are as a person as well.

"Negative comments often say more about the person saying them than the target of their abuse," Dr. Reilly told us. "What’s different is that these are often instant reactions that remain online for all to see. In the context of global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it is perhaps understandable that people are turning to social media to vent like this."

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

We all hear the booming voice of God and he says, "Here, hold my beer".

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Social media is notorious for immortalizing our precious wisdom and bringing it back to bite us in the most unexpected ways. When we’re overwhelmed by emotions, quickly typing a few hateful sentences and pressing "share" may seem like a great idea at the time, but the truth is, they could stay on the internet forever. When more than half of Americans (57 percent) say they have social media regrets, it’s always good to reflect on the choices you make before sharing your thoughts online.

"Think before you post. Words matter and may come back to haunt you. A good rule is to consider whether a relative (grandparent) would approve of what you are saying," Dr. Reilly concluded.

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

Well, this is a no win scenario. The only people who want to date her are creeps and "normal" people would not want to date someone that looks like a child, for various (should be) obvious reasons. I am sure there is that one in a million person that could look past it, but they would be ostracized by everyone else. This is actually very sad....

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

We need to hook her up with that guy that is like 33 but looks 12. They would be a perfect fit.

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

I was thinking the same thing! How lonely can you be if there is only one guy (OK, maybe 2) in the the world you can date?

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

It's actually really sad. She had cancer as a child and it affected her pituitary gland and stopped her body from growing past the age of 8. She's a lovely young woman

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

Thats messed up...Reminds me of the ST:TNG episode "Rascals". Chief O'Brian's wife, Kieko got turned into a kid. She didn't seem to bat an eye about their relationship, but he was kinda skeeved out about it.

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

She should get a job with the cops catching pedophiles online. Make some good money while taking down scumbags.

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

I read on another post about a 35 year old who looks like a teenager. I say we set up a blind date

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

Even if she finds a nice guy - imagine all the trouble , people giving them looks or even call police for them kissing in public - so they would spend their together-time either 1) withdrawn at home, 2) in public but constantly explaining their situation or 3) for him in jail....

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

Unfortunately sad but nothing she can do about it unless meets a person online or something where they don't get to see each other right away! Even then when they do meet it might be I can't be with you cuz it creeps me out! It's really sad and I hope she finds love eventually!

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

I can only imagine the pervs who hit on her. Hopefully someone will come along one day for her.

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

That’s messed up because no matter who she partners with everyone is going to have serious questions

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

I had a friend in this situation. She had some severe cancer as a kid, was in constant pain and looked 6 years old at 28 when she took her life.

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

I'm 28 and I look 12, no one ever came up to me like this. The most I got is "Does your mom know your here?" Or "you need an adult, sorry you can't purchase that" my favorite though is when I'm asked if I want a kids menu or the look of pure terror when I linger in the wine section or grab one

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

She has a tv show, don't know the name though. Her name is Shauna Rae, if you guys want to search

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

She should meet the Russian guy on the other BP post. They could grow up young together.

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

This doesn't seem right. Unless her parents are some sort of Bible-thumping idiots, pituitary failure ("hypopituitarism") whether from surgery, radiation therapy, trauma, autoimmune, etc, is a treatable condition. Growth hormone, & sex steroids (in her case estradiol and progesterone) are the first to go with pituitary damage. Either she's also taking cortisol and thyroid replacement or they're ok. This is a travesty. She needs to see a competent endocrinologist!

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

I hated that show, please tell me it's canceled

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

We need to hook her up with this guy .. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://guardian.ng/life/meet-32-year-old-man-who-looks-like-a-14-year-old-boy/&ved=2ahUKEwiOoqLt8Of4AhXJg2oFHVQjApcQFnoECBQQAQ&usg=AOvVaw38aTfD5E4Ffbod7C9l8hpR

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

Wasn't there another Bored Panda page with a guy who is in his early 30s but permanently looks 14? Maybe they could date each other!

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Everyone responsible for her upbringing should be locked in solitary confinement until we figure out whose fault this is

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She is adorable. I know her from the show, great human. I also can't understand why so many downvotes? Can't a 22 year old be adorable?! I also can't comment anymore on bored panda because of this...

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worse scenario: a morally & spiritually r******d, difficult, obnoxious eight-year-old living in the body of a 22 y.o.... even worse yet scenario: waking up & realizing you married one...

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Thanks, I Hate This Chicken.

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

Did the chicken grow to adulthood? I wonder how it looked when it walked? Did Homer find this in Springfield??

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