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New Cyanide and Happiness Comic

New Cyanide and Happiness Comic

New Cyanide and Happiness Comic

The internet has generated a huge amount of laughs from cats and FAILS. And we all out of cats.

Were you a well-behaved child during airplane flights? Or, if you have kids now, are those kiddos polite and quiet, or do they get upset and throw tantrums? 

My parents had the foresight to never take me and my siblings on an airplane. We didn't really have the money for things like that, but as a kid, I was relieved, because the thought of flying on a plane high above the ground was utterly terrifying. I think if I had flown before the age of like, 10, I would've been a screaming, sobbing mess, making the flight miserable for everyone around me. I'm often surprised to see little kids on flights who are well-behaved… at least some of the time. A lot of parents let their kids run around before boarding, and maybe feed them a filling meal, in the hopes that the child then naps throughout the flight. It's kind of 50/50, though: that youngster on the plane might be a perfect angel, or they might sob loudly for the entire duration of the flight. 

Kids can be entertained pretty easily, especially when that flight has a TV on the back of every seat. I know parents are sometimes screen-averse, but this is an excellent time to let your little one binge-watch a TV show or a few movies. I know a lot of those babies already have iPads, too, so that's also a great opportunity to let them have their screen time. Then, there's the added bonus that when you get to your destination (hopefully somewhere fun!) the children won't be begging for their screens, and instead, they'll be energized and ready to play. 

This flyer has a bone to pick with a parent who let his kids look out the window for way too long. And for some reason, he didn't let them look out of the windows on their own seat? I just don't understand that… unless it was one of those massive jets that has a middle row with no windows. But even so, you can't just hog someone else's window for an entire flight! It just goes to show how different people's views on acceptable behavior are. 

After you check out the airplane shenanigans below, read about what happened when a locked-out driver refused to pay the locksmith who opened up his car: "I'm not paying you 80 bucks." 

Librarians are known for "shhhushing" and reading. They love books and being non-confrontational. But that is just a stereotype! Librarians can be just as feisty as anyone. Sometimes they even have to use all that book wit to clap back at an annoying Karen. Sometimes even that annoying Karen can be the librarian. Just like this librarian who had to put a colleague in her place. This particular co-worker was totally a Karen. She loved to complain about every itty bitty little mistake anybody would make on the job. It was a never ending mouthful of criticism. 

 

One day she got up in the middle of a team meeting and decided to complain about everyone in front of everyone, like she was the boss (she wasn't). So one librarian had enough. She leaned in and let her have it with one simple zinger of a line. It shocked the Karen co-worker to her core and she immediately stopped complaining and sat down. It didn't silencing her forever, but it did for that meeting and what a glorious meeting it was! 

Ever since Condé Nast's acquisition of Pitchfork in 2015, there's been a steady decline in Pitchfork's music reviews, specifically regarding authenticity.

The former alternative digital music magazine, founded in 1995, is well-known for its in-depth news coverage of the music industry, album reviews, and numerous lists ranking the top tunes in various categories and genres. The media conglomerate's acquisition of Pitchfork has tainted the editors' voices and the brand's media presence as a whole, wherein the writers are too forgiving, fail to provide critical commentary (when applicable), and overall, lack the taste the masses have developed over the years. On the contrary, the writers are cornered and likely hold fear of reprisal from stans, especially because this will gut readership (nobody wants to read music journalism that makes them feel insecure about their music taste). Pitchfork is no longer a taste-maker, and this directly affects our perception of musical art and trends.

Airplane etiquette seems to be flying out the window these days (pun intended)!

When we're children, we're supposedly taught to wait our turn, and yet for whatever reason, adults lose that sense of mutual and communal respect. In my opinion, there is almost no greater example of this phenomenon than the moment that immediately follows the seatbelt sign turning off after a plane has landed. During these few seconds, a few passengers inevitably leap to their feet to grab their belongings despite the fact that they are often seated towards the back of the plane, with many rows of other passengers in front of them. 

Of course, there are exceptions that can justify this behavior, the most common of which is when one passenger is trying to make a connecting flight within a tight window. All one needs to do in this situation is explain the situation as they cut the line. Most decent folks will understand. In this specific case, about 75% of the passengers on the plane were attempting to make the same connecting flight. This naturally meant that most folks found themselves in the same boat and were thus trying their best to be swift as they retrieved their luggage and exited the plane. 

However, one lady, who just so happened to be staying on the same flight for the second half of its journey, decided to use this opportunity to hold up the entire line. Her reasoning? She wanted to see if she could get a seat upgrade. Never mind the fact that so many individuals were in a rush! Apparently, her precious opening at a first-class seat took priority. Keep scrolling below for the full story and for the best reactions from folks in this online community!

Wage theft happens way more than members of the workforce realize, and all it takes is one look at a timesheet or paycheck to figure out if your employer is trying to pull a fast one on you. Sometimes, it's not even your employer—it's your coworkers taking advantage of you, who might not know any better. This recently hired employee began noticing that they weren't being paid for staying at work after their scheduled hours, and their coworkers insisted that this is how things are in the company. Nobody likes a snitch, but this employee should be getting paid for their time. So, it's probably time to take this information to the boss. Even then, I wouldn't hold my breath if I were the employee…

It's common knowledge that companies try to milk as much output out of their employees for the least amount of money. Companies that value their employees' time and exhibit this through fair pay are the exceptions, not the rule. Now, the coworkers in this story might very well be voicing the status quo at the bank that employs them, but it's always safe to receive confirmation from a higher-up. If the sentiment still stands, the employee should quit yesterday.

Is this "Succession" in real life? It's at least some weird "Sopranos" fusion version of it, where the family runs a mechanics shop instead of a sanitation company or media empire. 

Family businesses carry an incredible burden. The founding members of the family have likely toiled most of their adult lives to bring about the company's success. Building the company from its infancy, through tough times, towards eventual profitability and even accolades. There's a strong likelihood that all of that work has been done amidst the raising of their own children, with the time and emotional energy spent on the company sometimes at the cost of that family and their place in it. So the two become inseparably intertwined.

But, at some point, there is going to be the question of succession: who will take up the mantle and the weight of a legacy?

Taking place absent from the boardrooms amidst a Manhattan skyline, this account of events takes place upon the grease-stained shop floors of a mechanic's workshop, with literal years of sweat amalgamating with the oil to form a bitter betrayal. 

This now 32-year-old son worked at his father's repair shop for the last 17 years, since he was 15 years old, and literally for his entire adult life up until this point. He did so with the understanding that it would one day be his; however, on the eve of his 60th birthday, his father announced that the shop would instead be handed over to his brother-in-law, who had no experience at all in the trade. Humiliated, betrayed, and facing a demotion and pay cut, he made a commitment to himself then and there that he would strike out on his own. In doing so, he took most of the existing shop's employees and customers with him, a testament to how well regarded he was amongst staff and the customer base alike. The family business began to struggle, and the son's father had to return from retirement to try to right a sinking ship. Eventually, that father was forced to attempt to reconcile, but his pleas were ignored. Despite his resolution to remain on the course he had set out on, the son couldn't help but wonder whether or not he should be accepting reconciliation, feeling the guilt of possibly decimating a legacy, tugging at him despite the betrayal. 

Was he wrong for his part in tearing apart his family and his legacy? Well, that's for you to decide for yourself.

People are getting awfully comfortable using AI all the time, but there are still limits to when and where it should be utilized. 

We see this all the time in schools, where kids can't help but try to use AI to write their papers for them. They talk to AI on their phones for simple questions, advice, or just for company. And apparently a lot of adults have gotten quite used to AI as well. Some use it to write their grocery lists for the week or write out the emails that they can't be bothered to write themselves. 

And now, AI has infiltrated the workplace. There aren't hard and fast rules for this kind of thing yet. Like, if you want to use AI to brainstorm, that's okay, right? Or if you want to use it to summarize emails, that should be acceptable, correct? It totally depends on your industry, your bosses, and your workplace culture. 

But I hope we can all agree that using AI doesn't exactly showcase your abilities. So why would you use it in a job interview? This employee realized a potential hire had used AI, and quickly told them off for this indiscretion. Some people thought that the employee could've doled out a second chance, but others were shaking their heads at the idea that any job interviewee would have a chance if they used AI in front of a hiring manager. You can check out the full email below and see for yourself what you would do if you were in that employee's shoes. 

Next up, read about the secrets that people are hiding from their spouses for good reasons, like one person who can't tell their S.O. they "you're turning into your mother." 

Everybody is familiar with family drama. Even if you don't have a family, that is your family drama. It is inescapable. And now, with technology, there are new ways to amplify the drama. For instance, group text chats. Communication can be lost when it is via text, and yet, family still insist on arguing. Like this family. They are already dealing with all kinds of drama, but the estranged father was trying to perhaps patch things up. He had reconnected with his eldest daughter from a previous marriage after working in the same office. It was awkward at first, but he started introducing her to her half-sister, step-mom, etc. Unfortunately, through a group chat about planning a birthday party for her step-mom got out of hand, she left the chat. This made her dad throw a tantrum that had his ears closed off to anything she had to say about it. So she decided to close him off too, and told him she wouldn't be attending the birthday party at all. He tried to apologize later, but the damage was done. Now she's wondering if she's being too harsh and commenters seem to be unsure on what she should do next. 

Don't mess with Italian food! Any normal human knows to check the ingredients before ordering a meal at a restaurant, especially if you are allergic to certain foods. If you don't know what something is on the menu, you can ask the server or even Google it. If the server or Google doesn't know, the server would be more than happy to go ask the chef! If you order something you don't like or are allergic too and didn't even know what you were ordering, well, that's in you. And that is exactly what this one customer did. However, instead of owning up to his blunder, he decided to pull a Karen-level tantrum at the restaurant. 

 

Unfortunately for him, that was his last straw. You see, it would appear this wasn't his first tantrum, but it definitely was his last. The establishment was so annoyed, that they turned the dish he was complaining about (it was just a special at the time) into a staple dish on the menu. It's safe to say, the Karen customer stopped going to that restaurant. 

When money comes in between family members, all decorum often goes out the door. While it's easy to claim that no force in the world is stronger than that of a familial bond, the truth of the matter is that the tensions formed as a result of money can be an even stronger force. We tend to see this conflict play out after a family member is gone, and everyone fights over inheritance drama. However, in this instance, not only was everyone very much alive, but the age dynamics were more surprising compared to what we're used to seeing play out when we come across these stories. 

For this author, she was a successful tech employee who managed to make more money than her father by the age of 28. Of course, this is not to disparage the efforts that her father made, but his daughter's success most certainly upended the typical dynamics you see within a family. The author made it known to her younger siblings, who were teenagers just beginning the college application process, that she would be paying for their higher education. She had been saving for years and was proud to be able to make the lives of her younger sister and brother considerably easier. 

Here's where things start to get messy. Within the past year, the author's father remarried to a woman who has two kids of her own. Now, the father wants his daughter to split the amount of money she saved four ways so that his stepkids can benefit from that college money as well. The problem is that the author barely knows her step-siblings and has no desire to take money away from her actual siblings, especially since she already promised those funds to them personally. We do not predict this ending well for anyone involved!

When you live in a city, your neighbors are much closer to you than if you lived in the country or the suburbs. That makes for some possible tension. That's why it is just as important to find neighbors that work with you as it is to find a home that works for you. In the case of this guy, his neighbor was driving him crazy. The entitled guy just kept calling the cops on him for the most frivolous of infractions like grass that's too long, dogs barking, etc. It was driving him nutso! After three years of taking this, he had had enough. He decided to make a few calls of his own. He not only got this guy in trouble for having too many cars on his property, he also got him in trouble for not having a business license. Now, this neighbor had to remove all of his cars (which he had about 40 for some reason??) and he was fined heavily for operating without a business license. Now, if that isn't satisfying petty revenge, I don't know what is! The guy apparently never bothered his neighbor again. 

Everyone is always a little nervous before a first date. What if they don't like you? What if you don't like them? What if you do something embarrassing? What if they do something embarrassing and you have to act like it's not? It could be a total disaster! But, it's all worth it because it could also be the most beautiful love. So we go through with it and figure things out along the way! In this first date, the couple were having a pretty good time. Your usual dinner date… Until, the girl's mom called her frantically. Apparently, she was at the mall and her little brother had wandered off. She was crying and telling her daughter to come help her. Not wanting to end the date, she asked if he would give her a ride to the mall. He not only gave her a ride he also helped the family in their search AND found the little boy. He was just playing with some toys in a toy story, completely unbothered. If that isn't green flag material, I don't know what is! The couple ended up continuing their date, going on several others, and are now still together!

This employee values his credibility and time, something his coworker doesn't quite seem to understand. When this barista insists that his coworker cover a shift so he can "take care of something," the coworker calmly explains that, under normal circumstances, he'd be happy to help, but unfortunately, he has prior commitments for that specific day and time. His coworker flips his (coffee) lid, and moves onto name-calling real fast…Causing a lot of tension between these two men…Stay away from the hot coffee, things could get dangerous! 

However, this type of coworker entitlement is exactly what employees are trying to avoid, as their coworkers get too comfortable expecting favors…A happy agreement to swap shifts now and then is a great idea, although that does rely on one tiny factor: availability. Which is not always the case, so it's not really fair for this coworker to drag down his 'friend' for having plans during his own free time! 

When a coworker's time off starts to interfere with your work-life balance, there's not much else you can do but start job hunting. 

Have you ever been at one of those jobs where the bosses play favorites to an exhausting degree? This happens all the time… You start working at a company and realize that your boss and one specific coworker are besties. They get lunch together, they gossip all day long, and most importantly, that coworker gets whatever they want. They request 2 weeks off work at the last minute? Approved. They start leaving earlier and earlier every day, until eventually they're leaving at 3 PM? Sure, who cares? This can leave everyone else with a heavier workload, or it might limit when they can have their time off. How irritating! 

Of course, if you point out the favoritism to your boss, it won't reflect well on you — it'll make you look like a tattletale, or make you seem jealous. Plus, by doing that, you're insulting your boss's BFF, so you have to be very careful how you broach the subject. In many cases, though, the relationship between boss & bestie is too strong for one person to break through, so if it really bothers you, you'll just have to move on. 

This person shared that their coworker gets whatever she wants, and although it's a union job, it doesn't seem like a very good place to work. Let's hope this employee finds a company that values them — and their time — a lot more than they currently are. 

Next, read these secrets that people are keeping from their spouses for some pretty good reasons: "You're turning into your mother." 

Do people not know how to behave in grocery stores anymore? No one is necessarily expecting kind-hearted gestures as they sift through a display of vegetables. No one is even expecting friendliness. You don't have to talk to me if we pass one another as we push our carts down the aisle. That being said, you do have to respect people's personal space, at the very least.

This author's story of an elderly woman who couldn't help but rush the other shoppers at checkout serves as yet another example of the lack of decorum that exists in our public spaces today. Whatever happened to minding your own business and waiting your turn like a normal person? It's hard not to blame this shift in civility on our increasingly isolated lifestyles. After all, so many folks maintain the majority of their social relationships through their phones and electronic devices. Behaving in public with strangers seems to be a lost art nowadays.

At the same time, a crucial component of this elderly woman's behavior, which also has shown signs of growth among folks of all generations in our contemporary culture, is entitlement. This woman wanted to pay for her groceries now and had no desire to wait like everyone else. In fact, she seemed to feel that she had earned the right to cut in line and throw a tantrum. Who knows if it's because of her age? As a matter of fact, it might not have anything to do with age at all. Some people are just like this. They walk into rooms like they own the place, and they lack any consideration for other people. I wish I could say this author's story exists in a vacuum, but I have dealt with people like this on public transit, in doctors' waiting rooms, and yes, at my own local grocery store. 

"We have the right to refuse service," this locksmith wrote, "even after it's done." How delightful! Can you even imagine the satisfaction such a clause could bring to ones' life? 

There are certain industries that all but demand customers be on their best behavior with the workers, lest they mess around and find out. For example, would you be impolite to the person who's fixing your broken washing machine? I sure wouldn't. That person has a particular set of skills, and they can charge any amount of money they want to. Even if they're charging a ton of money to fix said washer, if there's no one else around to do it cheaper, well, the clientele will have to pay up. The same goes for plumbers, movers, painters, the list goes on. When you require a skilled individual to help you out with a problem you can't solve on your own, you will most definitely be paying for their years of knowledge or their specialty tools. 

That doesn't stop some customers from devaluing this work, though. Just because a plumber can fix your bathroom up in 15 minutes then charge $$$ for it, doesn't mean it was "worthless." That dude brought tools and expertise, and solved your problem, so you'll just have to pay what's demanded of you! And if not… well… you can read about the consequences of what happened with the customer who decided to FAFO with his locksmith down below. 

Up next, read about the 31-year-old woman who's been enduring an irritating neighbor for quite a while, as you can read about in her 8-part saga: "I repeated that this was my home and she couldn't walk in whenever she wanted." 

All it took was a lovely little Pomeranian to get back at this entitled neighbor's antics! 

Here's the thing. "Todd" seemed to be holding a grudge against the author of this tale and was willing to do whatever it took to get him fined by their homeowner's association for bogus reasons. So in retaliation, the author decided to get even with the help of the neighbor's dog "Buttons."

Now, we are sympathetic to folks who have to endure noisy neighbors, but there are so many ways to navigate the awkwardness of that situation before immediately pursuing the option of getting the HOA involved. You start by kindly asking the neighbor to quiet down. Most sensible human beings will respond well to a request that is communicated with respect and kindness. If they don't respond well to that request, then you kindly ask again. If that doesn't go your way or if they respond with hostility, then you have the go-ahead to be petty. However, if you don't follow any of those steps before going straight to these extreme levels of pettiness, you might end up getting what you deserve in return. This is exactly what ended up transpiring for dear old "Todd."

How did the author get back at "Todd?" Well, let's just say he figured out how to get "Buttons" excited during the quiet hours of the morning on a repeated basis, which ultimately led to "Todd" receiving the exact same HOA fines that the author received. An eye for an eye, folks! Shout out to "Buttons" for being the one to make it happen!

When working with micromanagers, it's best to keep your whereabouts to yourself. This includes which tasks are under your name, who you report to for what, and everything else that happens in the workplace. Why? The alternative is having a colleague breathe down your neck for something as unimportant as office bagel orders. Yeah… So much so that they insist you create a spreadsheet to track the bagel orders paired with the shop's reward points system.

It's not fun ostracizing a colleague, but it's worse to deal with one who makes your job (and life in general) more difficult. Though you might have a certain level of empathy for the micromanaging colleague in question, you must remember how ridiculous a fixation this bagel ordering situation is…

At the end of the day, the office is what you make of it. If the bagel-obsessive coworker insists that you make a spreadsheet, tell them to do it instead. Consider reporting a colleague for harassment (if applicable). And last but not least… Always remember that you are replaceable to your employer—no need to be loyal to a company that doesn't prioritize your well-being. 

Family dynamics can get really difficult to navigate. Both when members of the blended family are and aren't getting along.

It can be difficult, as a parent, to see your kids developing a relationship with your ex's new partner, but at the end of the day, a part of you should just be glad that another adult in this crazy world loves and is looking after your kid. Right?

When this mother learned that her 15-year-old son's football team was hosting a mother-son event, she was definitely planning to attend. She was surprised to learn, though, that her ex-husband's wife, her son's stepmother, was also planning to attend.

This, understandably, caused all sorts of conflicting emotions to bubble to the surface; that woman was not her son's mother… she was. 

Still, it was her son's event, as many were quick to point out to the mother, and the boy had apparently invited both his mother and stepmother to attend. So, regardless of what her feelings were, it stood to reason that this decision was not hers to make, and the best thing she could do was learn to accept it. 

And that's what she did.

Showing an amazing amount of self-awareness, which is seldom seen anywhere these days, the mother returned to share that she had reflected and realized that, as it was her son's event and not her own, and that, despite her feelings, she would be stepping back. 

Great job, Mom. 

This person was called out for using ChatGPT to write his end of the conversation with a prospective date! 

As if our lives weren't dystopian enough, the creep of generative AI into daily life is certainly noticeable. It's hard to avoid, and at this point, a lot of people can tell when someone is writing to them using ChatGPT due to its "tells." For example, ChatGPT is quite sycophantic, and it loves to hype up its users, saying things like, "That's a really insightful question" or "You're not imagining that — you're tapping into something real." It has this one conversational quirk that's already been widely mocked, where it says, "It's not just X — it's Y." Not to mention that as a large language model, ChatGPT is verbose, writing paragraphs upon paragraphs where just a few sentences would suffice. 

I find the sycophantic way that these chatbots talk to be really irritating — the sickly sweet way they heap praise upon their user is a transparent attempt to keep the user from closing out the chat. But a lot of people don't mind that at all. In fact, some people even fall in love with AI bots themselves! But for most people, using ChatGPT is just an easy way to get out of writing something they don't feel like typing out themselves. 

Let's check out one fascinating case right here: this dude keeps asking ChatGPT to respond to a potential date. That's crazy for a lot of reasons, but it certainly implies that he's not looking for a soul mate, because why else would he farm out his own voice to a bot if he's searching for true love? That's the kind of thing you do if you're searching for a quick fling. Maybe he's just self-conscious about his communication style… but I've never met anyone who really cares about typos in text messages that much. As long as your texts are mostly legible, who cares if you forget some punctuation or spell things wrong? 

It's a really baffling choice, and as you can see below, when called out, the "vibes" of the conversation really shift. I hope this woman doesn't continue to give this dude the time of day, since clearly, he can't even be bothered to actually talk to her. 

Up next, check out these Uber and Lyft rides that are driving people crazy, like one person who noticed that their "Driver [was] texting at 75 MPH." 

There's genuinely nothing worse than a messy, unreliable, and excuse-filled roommate who treats everyone like a chef, janitor, and sugar daddy all at the same time. If you can't act like an adult, you just aren't ready to be living outside of home. And that is okay, acceptance is the first step, then comes change. Their three roommates are at their wits' end with their fourth roommate, who is skating on such thin ice that the cracks are starting to become unavoidable. She leaves a trail of mess everywhere she goes, she refuses to contribute to shared expenses, and then still goes on to brag about how she has more money than all of them combined. Babe, if your pockets are so full, what happens to them when it's time to buy some soap and olive oil…?

They've decided that this roommate situation is no longer fixable, not only because the apartment looks like Hurricane Katrina just stopped by for tea, but because she shows no signs of wanting to improve. Due to this, the only solution was to send her a 30-day notice of her removal…Thinking this would light a fire in her to do better, it does quite the opposite, as she's determined to make these next 30 days the worst they've endured yet…

This stay-at-home mom is being made to feel like a freeloader by her own husband! Just because they live in a single-income household, it doesn't mean everything she does for the children and around the house isn't valuable, and ultimately saves a lot of money! So it's not fair for her husband to throw 'it' in her face every time they disagree. This mother won a gift card of $1000 for a jewelry stop, so, like anyone would, she takes her gift card and purchases a beautiful gold ring that she plans to hand down to her children one day. Wholesome and not bank-breaking, right? 

Well, her husband, who spends thousands of dollars each year on golfing and boys' trips, seems to have a problem with this. He claims that she should have spent the money on "family expenses," aka, Callaway Clubs, or fixing their new truck. A truck that costs 6 figures and entailed no eye-blinking, yet this golden ring will be what destroys them financially…? We can completely acknowledge that he provides for his family, but he didn't even buy her the ring…and if he has such a big problem with how she spends her money? Why doesn't he insist on her getting a job? Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that he could actually enjoy being in financial control?

It's hard to find a perfect way to tell an employee that they're being let go, but telling them that the reason is that they're "too expensive" is a bit problematic. At that point, you might as well just not say anything at all. The phrasing feels personal and pointed, as if it's the employee's fault that they're earning the salary that both parties agreed upon. 

Of course, the classic company lines rarely work well either. Chalking up the decision-making to an "overall restructuring of the company" or "cutting down on costs across the board" tends to be part of the classic script when firing someone. No matter what is ultimately, it's going to hurt in some way. It might help if the employee isn't caught completely off guard, or if there is a way to drop the hint that there are going to be layoffs. While every big company handles these "restructuring" difficulties in its own way, listening to the wishes of employees is always a good start to figuring out the best course of action. Obviously, you're not going to go around the office asking people hypothetically how they would like to be fired one day. Otherwise, that would cause even more panic.

Still, there are ways to gently figure out what works best for each employee. It is, in fact, the job of managers to read those social cues. It's an inevitable part of collaboration. So, why don't managers tailor the talking points of this challenging conversation to the individual rather than resorting to a standard script or an unprofessional line that could cause even more unnecessary pain? 

This manager clearly did not handle firing the author of this tale well, and though the experience was dreadful, it was the author ended up having the last laugh.

Some people draft a resignation letter to their boss every week, always on the verge of quitting and never looking back. I even know a few people who keep a physical resignation letter in their office desk drawer just in case they really can't take it anymore and have to get out of the office as soon as possible.

But how many people actually abruptly quit their jobs without so much as an explanation?

Becoming an adult often means owning up to your actions, and yes, even providing an explanation for your decisions from time to time. Sure, you can quit your job and ghost your boss until they leave you alone, but that is not really the "adult" way of handling things. If you want to quit, a conversation with your boss about it is the least you can do, even if you don't tell them exactly the reasoning behind the decision.

Can you imagine paying your parents rent when you're no longer living with them, simply because they "deserve" it for raising you?

We shouldn't owe our parents for our upbringing. It simply doesn't make sense for us to be indebted to those who brought about our existence and thus chose the responsibility of raising us through our development. There are, of course, exceptions to this, but there seems to be a rising number of stories and accounts from people who claim that they've been asked to repay their parents for the costs incurred during their upbringing.

One such example comes from a viral story where a young adult claimed that their extended family had a tradition of keeping a ledger of everything that had been purchased for each child and then, on their 18th birthday, the newly fledged adult was presented with the total debt that they owed to their parents—a debt they needed to repay. Who knows which of the many versions of this story is real or folk fiction, but they touch on a very poignant issue and raise the question: just what do we owe our parents for our upbringing?

We, of course, will feel gratitude towards our parents for all of the time and energy they invested into giving us the best start in life they possibly could with the circumstances presented to them. And, we will, in time, inevitably be there for them when they need us as family does for each other. However, there will likely never be an instance where that full sum can be considered totaled and repaid in full. And there shouldn't be; Parenthood is an obligation to your child, a chosen responsibility, not a service rendered or a debt to be repaid.

In this story, this 18-year-old woman found herself faced with the troubling decision of whether or not to support her problematic parents at the cost of her own future. This request brought all sorts of feelings and unanswered questions across her family, bringing about debate and drama for the extended family to quarrel over.

Now and then, a waitress will spill a drink or the hostess will trip over the corner of a priceless fur coat, but it's not every day that a server drops an entire lasagna into a customer's Louis Vuitton purse. It's those moments that keep hospitality and customer service employees up at night, but at least we can all laugh our way to the break room and be a good sport about it. 

This bride never considered the dangers of having tomato soup served by a clumsy caterer, but alas, we're all human, and humans make mistakes sometimes. Servers are not immune to awkward moments and clumsy behavior in the workplace just because they put on a face of immaculate decorum whenever they start a shift. Sometimes, caterers experience unhinged, jaw-droppingly embarrassing moments that will follow them for the rest of their days. It's just food service after all, isn't it? How serious could it be?

For the customer with dwarfism being mistakenly asked if they want a kid's menu, perhaps it's very serious… Seriously funny.

An overbearing client insulted the efficacy of his new security team, so they decided to prove their work ethic by blowing up his phone notifications with benign updates. As requested, they reported EVERY SINGLE INCIDENT to their new boss, even down to the last crack in the sidewalk. Sometimes, malicious compliance makes our bosses realize their idiocracy, but this story made a man lose his cool and lose hours of sleep over useless security updates. 

Maybe from now on, he'll trust his team's judgement on their usual reports. 

That's one way to make sure your female friends never accept another 'movie night at my place?' invitation ever again. Beg them to come, promise them brownies as compensation for your shocking movie choice, make them walk miles uphill in the heat, only to demand each of them Venmo you $1 (ONE DOLLAR) to rent a movie they didn't even want to watch in the first place, and finally offer them no snacks…nor brownies, whilst you and your boys stuff your faces….? Sounds like a dream! Doesn't it…No, Chad, it sounds like you still managed to be a freeloader in your own home? I mean, who asks their friends to transfer them a dollar when they host you weekly without any expectations in return? 

Either this frat bro is completely unaware of his 'cheapness', or just genuinely couldn't care less. We're not sure which option is the worst. But what we can say is that we wouldn't be rushing into making any plans with him either. So on their long walk downhill, stomachs lacking that warm brownie fullness, perhaps they could take the time to rethink their friendship with this guy, because he clearly values their friendship as a total of $3. And no, not for good reason. He's a big spender, and doesn't have an issue with spending $3 at his local Starbucks every afternoon…

Office politicians love a fairy tale where training creates permanent ownership and seniority earns a cut of other people's wins. A younger employee gets promoted, and a veteran coworker tries to convert past help into present rent. Gratitude becomes a bill. Mentorship gets repackaged as leverage. The promotion suddenly has a tip jar attached and the floor chorus hums about respect while ignoring the scoreboard.

This is the standard cycle in workplaces that confuse tenure with value. Early guidance is real, but it is not equity. Teaching someone the system does not mean owning their outcomes forever. The pattern shows up every time a ladder is climbed. And most importantly, pay raises do not work like pizza, you don't cut it for coworkers, and no one's getting a slice.

There are a number of causes that can contribute to a bad restaurant experience, and it's not always the restaurant's fault. If only these entitled customers possessed a base level of self-awareness, then they might have the ability to look at themselves in the mirror and realize,  to quote Taylor Swift, "It's me! Hi! I'm the problem, it's me." 

Leaving a bad review is only necessary if a real injustice has been done, but based on this collection of one-star reviews left by these wildly out-of-touch customers, it's clear that these reviews end up saying more about the personality of the customer than anything about the quality of the establishments they attended. In fact, that's why in most of these cases, the restaurant owners were quick to respond to these reviews with clarifying context.

The truth of the matter is that, as entertaining as it may be to leave a scathing review, please only do it if it's necessary. These owners rely on their restaurants getting strong ratings for the health and security of their businesses. Exaggerating your experience for the sake of a "fun, eye-catching" review can do real harm to the future of these restaurants. That's why these owners were eager to defend themselves. It wasn't just about honor; it was about their ability to keep their establishments open. So, if you somehow find yourself feeling emboldened to after an unfortunate dining experience, take a moment to think twice before you post anything. Perhaps you had an unsatisfactory meal, but you can get over that quickly. It's not nearly as easy to get over a failing business!

In any relationship, learning when to speak up and when to keep your thoughts to yourself is key. Silence can be incredibly powerful. But on the other hand, yapping constantly is a fun impulse to give in to. These people have learned that not everything needs to be shared in a marriage or relationship. 

Sometimes, we learn this the hard way. Relationships are a delicate ecosystem. For example, maybe you've pointed out something your spouse does that you think is cute, but they're self-conscious about, and just like that, they never do that thing again. Instead of singing while cooking dinner, they're so self-conscious that they cook in silence. 

A lot of folks are just straight-up keeping secrets from their S.O.'s, though. Some secrets may seem fairly obvious, but they cannot ever leave that person's lips — like if you tell your BF that he's acting like his mother, he's going to be soooo annoyed at you in the moment. And in the long run, he's never going to forget that you think that way about him. Or if you let it slip to your GF that you actually despise her whole family, she might agree with you… or she might get really upset that you view her loved ones that way. It totally depends on the relationship, and as these people below will tell you, there are some secrets that you have to take to the grave with you, lest your babe discover it and walk out of your life. 

Next up, read the 8-part saga of a woman versus her most insane neighbor: "I repeated that this was my home and she couldn't walk in whenever she wanted." 

Sometimes, the only way to prove to your shift leader that they are out of line is to ruin their day. After all, if this is the kind of individual who goes out of their way to consistently ruin your day, why not give them a taste of their own medicine? This fast food worker and their coworker knew exactly how to drive "Linda," their unkind and frequently difficult manager, absolutely crazy.

"Linda" was the type of leader who needed to feel her superiority at all times. Naturally, that brand of "main character energy" inevitably leads to making more enemies in the workplace than compatriots. Linda didn't seem to care. As long as she was able to cling to those temporary feelings of heightened status, she was content with everyone not liking her. Unfortunately, she did not necessarily anticipate that making enemies can cost you big time… even if you're in charge of everyone else. When the back is against your wall, they might not have your back.

This author and their coworker knew that the best way to enrage and infuriate dear old Linda was to mess with the food she prepared for her upcoming break. It was supposedly against the rules to use your shift time to make yourself a lunch order, something that Linda herself probably enforced time and time again. So when the author noticed that Linda had done precisely what she usually tells everyone else not to do, they couldn't stop themselves from sabotaging her precious cheeseburger. Keep scrolling below for the full story and for the best reactions from several members of the online community!

How much unpaid work do you think you provided for all the companies you interviewed for?

The last time I was looking for a job, the assignment a company I was interviewing for gave me was to come up with ideas for their social media accounts. I came up with really funny ideas, if I do say so myself, so I was not surprised when they told me we were moving forward with the hiring process.

I was surprised when I looked at their social media account before the final interview and saw they used my idea and made it into a post. At first, I thought it was a good sign, an indication that I would get the job, but when they eventually told me they were going with another candidate, I was actually quite annoyed. Not only did they use my ideas, but they didn't even hire me. They took what they needed from me and tossed me aside, and I wish I had confronted them about it.

Similarly to what the job candidate in the story below did.

Is HOA our best friend or worst enemy? Well, in this case, it's too busy hanging up Christmas decorations to have time to be either…So when this condo owner notices their building's entrance to the wheelchair ramp is blocked off by an obnoxiously shiny Christmas structure, he is no longer feeling in the Christmas spirit! So he decides to file a complaint against the HOA to the fire marshal for 'potential safety risk.' The decorations were taken down the following week, and let's just say, this owner was no longer the HOA's most beloved resident! 

They preach, 'Community Spirit!', whilst happily making their disabled home-owners/renters feel isolated from the rest of the community. There is plenty of space to hang bell decorations and plant pine trees. So while doing so, try to avoid putting stress or strain on other equally important residents, so everyone can enjoy the holidays together. Even if that means getting a few pouting faces from members of the board. 

What's the biggest problem you ever had with a ride-share app? 

It seems like it happens every 10 or 15 rides: after having a bunch of perfectly fine rides, you have an irritating one. Sometimes, for me, this happens when the driver keeps talking like a LOT about topics I don't care to chat about. I usually just don't respond very much when they ask personal questions or start to get overly animated about something they're talking about. I'm always happy to talk with them, because I understand it can be a lonesome job. It's interesting when they tell me about their lives or families. But it's surprising to me how often drivers will ask things like "Are you going home?" or "How long have you lived in this area?" or other questions I wouldn't answer if a stranger asked them to me. 

Plus, sometimes drivers just accept your rides and then… just don't show up. They play games with the customer, waiting for them to cancel the ride, because if the driver cancels they won't gain any money from it. That can be really irritating, too. 

I'm not a big fan of Tesla cars, either. Distracted driving is a huge problem, and although I have nothing against Teslas themselves, the entire operating system works on a giant iPad in the middle of the front dashboard. This means that I, the customer, am sweating it out while the driver plays on their big car iPad for like, 45 seconds out of every minute. Please, I'm begging you, just look at the road so we don't crash!

The people below have had some distressing rides recently — speaking of distracted drivers, one rider found that their driver was watching TV and on her phone while driving! Another person shared that their "rough neighborhood" scares away driver after driver, leaving them struggling to get a ride at all. 

Up next, check out the customer questions that retail workers are really tired of answering, like "Can I get a discount? I know it's already 90% off, but is there another discount I can get?" 

Everyone, at some point, gets to the point in their romantic relationships where they must figure out how to divvy up finances. Splitting costs down the middle often doesn't make sense because one person in the relationship might make only half of what their partner makes. This is the common debate of equal versus equitable. The man in this next story explains that his girlfriend refuses to put any money toward their prospective home's mortgage because she believes doing a little more than half of the household chores suffices, but still demands 50% equity on the home if they go through with a sale. Sometimes, people are fiscally incompatible… This is one of those cases.

The man insists that he makes much more than his girlfriend, but he would still prefer she contribute money toward the home if she expects 50% of it in her name. He attempts to compromise with several ideas to no avail, including doing 100% of the household chores while she does none, to no avail.

An impasse is present, and the couple is unlikely to make it out of this disagreement unscathed. Money problems have a real strain on relationships, and let's face it: Nobody wants to couple up with a mooch.

There are a whole lot of us in this world, and each of us has a different perspective. For instance, you might think your neighbor is insane for blocking your driveway. Meanwhile, they're wondering why you're being so inflexible and not understanding their need to use it. There's a completely different perspective at play in these situations, and the truth often lies in between.

You are, of course, right in this case: Your neighbor is insane. There are almost no instances where you should be blocking someone's direct access to their home, and those few exceptions would be one-offs and not repeated. Making this a bad example for arguments for equivocation.

While there are plenty of other situations in life where you have to take a step back and evaluate how measured your feelings actually are concerning a petty disagreement, it takes a special kind of person to block someone's private driveway despite being repeatedly asked not to. The audacity on display here, along with the complete disregard for the owner of the driveway's wishes, pushes the entire pattern of behavior into lunacy.

It would be one thing if this were the first instance of the behavior and the driveway owner was making a mountain out of a proverbial molehill. But to continuously repeat the same behavior is entitlement bordering on insanity.

Every time an employee begins work at a new company, it's a gamble. There is only so much research one can do in advance, and there is only so much intel one can obtain during the application and interview processes. At the end of the day, you rarely know for certain if you have found the right job for yourself until you've started. 

In that sense, yes, there is a chance you might end up at a company that is an even worse fit for you than the one you just left. How can you anticipate and avoid this potential reality from manifesting? The best that you can do is to know your own wants and needs for your career. If you can articulate why you were unsatisfied with the conditions of your previous position, that's already a good start going into a fresh job search. Next, you have to advocate for as much transparency as possible from the people with whom you speak at your potential new opportunity. It might be nerve-wracking to press for answers, but a decent employer should be more than happy to answer your questions. 

Unfortunately, this new hire saw some signs prior to their start date and ended up having those feelings confirmed when they had their first week on the job. That week sadly ended in his untimely dismissal. The company's excuse? They felt that the new hire wasn't exactly the right fit. Seems like they did not do their due diligence as employers either! Keep scrolling below for the full story and for the best reactions from several members of this online community.

Frozen aisle felt like a low-budget stage, and a woman cast a random shopper as her stock boy because navy shirt equals name tag in her personal multiverse. The woman points at the half-empty freezer like it broke a lease and orders the shopper to fetch boxes from the back.

The shopper says not an employee, holding a dinner basket like a tiny alibi. The woman nudges the cart into the shopper, which is customer service with bumpers, and calls it laziness. The threat to find a manager drops like a plot twist in a soap opera. The shopper shrugs and invites the sequel.

Cut to the service desk where reality clocks in. The real employee points at the shopper and says not staff, and the woman's confidence melts faster than ice cream left in a minivan. The cart gets abandoned. The ego gets freezer burn. The exit looks like a retreat from a battle no one else joined.

The whole thing reads like cosplay authority meets the clearance rack. The woman believes the back room is Narnia, and anyone in navy is Mr. Tumnus with a pricer. The shopper believes dinner beats unpaid labor. The employee believes in nouns and verbs.

Pay a woman pennies to run an office, buy a new Porsche like clockwork, then act shocked when the person keeping the lights on finds a better switch. That is not leadership, that is coupon clipping with human labor.

Here is the situation in one clean line. A small firm owner coasts on a worker's competence for eight years, stonewalls a raise, and gets outbid by reality the second a regional competitor reads the résumé. The new offer jumps from about 60k to 110k with real benefits, which means the market did the performance review the boss refused to schedule. When notice lands, the former boss starts speed dialing like a fire sale, throws out counteroffers, and then delivers the quiet part out loud. I knew I was not paying what the work was worth. That is not a confession. That is a business model slipping on the marble.

This woman's middle name should be spelled C-O-N-F-U-S-E-D. Because it's clear she has no idea what she wants or how to deal with it. She ghosts her boyfriend after an argument (Classic, often necessary), but goes on to take it a bit too far by ignoring him for days on end. Then, during a therapy session, he expresses his new birthday plans with a friend, after assuming he wouldn't be spending the day in an utter utopia with the girl who's blocked his number. But when she discovers that he's committed to mountain biking and dinner with a friend, she completely loses it. She claims he should've 'just known' she had planned something special for the two of them, but now sees clearly where his priorities lie. 

Listen, I'm a girl's girl, and I'll defend my ladies until the end of time, but unless I'm missing a huge chunk of the story that shows his true character, there isn't much room to steer away from the direction she's headed in: slightly cray-cray…No judgment, babe. It happens. But something clearly isn't working between the two of them, and I have a sharp inkling that it could be this little thing called communication. I've heard it's pretty important in relationships. You two might want to try it out, and soon. If not, it's time to write your goodbyes and seal it with a few kisses to the cheek, while you're both still bordering on civil. 

When I used to live with roommates (and thank goodness I don't anymore), I could have gone on for days talking about all my roommates' annoying habits that made living with them a miserable experience. They constantly ate my food, never washed the dishes, invited their friends over to stay until the middle of the night, and not once did they throw out the trash. I hated every minute I was forced to share a home with them, and I am not ashamed to admit that.

Even after experiencing that, I still think I lucked out in the roommates department, because it was nowhere close to what the roommate in the story below was forced to deal with. 

What started out as a wholesome roommates experience, with movie nights and shared dinners, ended with one of the roommates being forced to move out after the others refused to stop crossing boundaries. Not only did they eat all her food and take her belongings, but they let their friends sleep in her bed, and even broke into her bedroom after she decided to lock it.

Some crossed lines call for an action, and this roommate's action was to move out. Was that the right call? Keep scrolling to read the full story and find out.

Working in the film business isn't all acting, glitz, and glam. It's also the behind the scene jobs! We're talking production, baby. That's the REAL show biz. Usually only seen in the end credits, movies are nothing without a good team. So it is important to treat these employees with the upmost respect. If you don't, they could ruin your whole production! 

 

So when this film crew got an entitled production lead who demanded unearned and undeserved obedience, the workers pushed back. It was a simple form of retaliation, really. The kind you see in grade school yards. They gave him a nickname that he hated. It was simply an abbreviation of his job title, which he demanded everyone call him by every single time they needed him for anything. (Which wasn't often, because he was extremely incompetent.) But it also just so happened that the abbreviation was onomatopoeia for a gross sound. So now this "big shot" is stuck being called this and he can't seem to shake it. Even the higher ups start calling him by this nick name! He decides to transfer jobs to save his sanity and fragile ego, but, unfortunately for him, the name still followed him.   

Good news: even your craziest neighbor isn't as unhinged as this person's neighbor. 

Living in a society requires some sacrifices. Maybe your neighbor always mows the lawn at 7 AM on a Saturday, but he'll do your weed whacking while he's at it. Live and let live. Or perhaps another neighbor is an older woman who's really lonely, and she always tries to chat with you for an hour at a time, but she brings you baked goods, so you don't mind letting her ramble sometimes. Some people have a lot of kids in their neighborhood who might accidentally trample their plants, but the parents are apologetic, and kids will be kids, so life goes on. 

There are plenty of ways that a bad neighbor can get on your nerves, though, and this person might not have any redeeming qualities. Some people just have a ton of time on their hands, and they spend it people-watching in the neighborhood. Suddenly, you try to have a cookout, and your neighbor says she's going to report you for having a fire. Or you take some time to unload your groceries from the car, and she wanders over to question why the door to your car is open. Basically, this type of busybody neighbor needs to reason to question your behavior, and when called out, this person will refuse to admit they're wrong. 

This woman is just trying to live in her apartment with her BF and cats, and her insane neighbor will not leave her alone! She's documented this woman's antics in an 8-part saga that commenters loved, which you can check out down below. I especially loved her bizarre shift from hating pets to trying to "rescue" (read: steal) said cats. She's just totally unhinged! 

Next, read about the pizza delivery driver who demanded an extra tip, then told the customer their food was gone: "I ordered a pizza, not drama." 

Looking for another job while currently employed inevitably feels like living a double life. You have to keep up with your current tasks and responsibilities at work so that nobody becomes suspicious about what you might be up to. At the same time, though, you need to make yourself available for interviews with other companies while devoting enough time and energy to preparing for those interviews so that you actually do a good job. It's a tough balancing act that few can accomplish with ease, and this employee certainly tried to pull it off. Unfortunately, it didn't exactly turn out the way they had hoped it would.

After being contacted on Indeed by a competitor, this author decided to hear what these folks had to say and took an interview with them. They weren't actually looking seriously for other job opportunities. This position would actually be a lateral move, but it would be at a company that was closer to their location and therefore more convenient for their commute. After a successful interview, the author felt good about their chances and was told they would hear more very soon. However, nothing was set in stone.

Soon thereafter, the author was confronted by their CEO, who had connected the dots and figured out that they were looking for work elsewhere. The author was backed into a corner and was unable to deny it. That's when they learned that the fragile CEO was letting the employee go as a result. The author began to suspect foul play. After all, how did the CEO figure it out? It's not like the employee was absent or doing a poor job in their current role. When the author contacted the other company, it became clear that there was, in fact, some communication behind their back.

A labor man broke his leg on the job by slipping between some dangerous high-rise scaffolding, but instead of leaving him to fend for himself with the medical bills and the leave, his manager stepped up and defended him. Knowing that it would cost the managerial team their safety bonuses, this upstanding subcontractor diligently recorded all of the events of his employee's injury and refused to let corporate brush his physical ailments to the wayside.

The right thing to do isn't always the easiest, but when it comes to meticulous compliance, this contractor is the defendant you want in your corner defending your case, because he was prepared to go the extra mile in good conscience. 

There are certain situations where you just don't want to draw unnecessary attention to yourself. Things like avoiding making direct eye contact with the teacher in class to avoid answering questions, or that exceptionally long paragraph that's coming up.

In situations like this, it's best to go as unnoticed as possible. Flying under the radar becomes a method of self-preservation, even when you're not doing anything wrong; it's just that getting your teacher's attention at the wrong time would be mighty stressful and inconvenient. 

As you grow up, the powers that be are no longer petty authority figures but mighty swollen bureaucracies and their agents of misfortune. Again, it's not that you're doing anything wrong, at least not intentionally, but drawing their gaze is like the eye of Sauron fixating on the Ring when Frodo slips it on his finger, and once the gaze is upon you, there is no going back.

Before you know it, you're going to be drowning in unnecessary administration and all the paperwork that comes with it, with fines for each small violation as a reward.

When it comes to building management, the local authorities' building inspector and the fire marshal are two of those things that you'd rather not have come poking around. With their technical policy manuals in hand, there is not a building in the world that these professionals could walk through where they couldn't pull up some violation that would need rectifying. 

Don't get me wrong, this is all for good reason, good technical standards are written in the dark red ink of hard lessons. But when you're on the receiving end of an impossible list of required alterations, it doesn't feel this way. And I'm sure that's exactly how this landlord was feeling after they willingly brought themselves to the attention of the local fire marshal, putting an end to their quarrel with their tenant. 

I can't imagine it's easy having to explain finances to a partner who thinks money still comes from the tooth fairy, but instead of losing teeth, they're losing credit scores…This hardworking husband always provides for his family, and rarely has complaints about his wife's spending habits. She is still a stay-at-home mom despite her kids being in middle school, and during her free time, she took it upon herself to decide they needed a newer car, because the two cars they already own are looking a tad bit 'old'...

However, this financially cautious husband just paid off their mortgage, and believes that the money should be saved towards a greater use, such as their children's college funds or retirement…Let's just say his wife didn't quite love this idea as much as she did the Audi down on 51st street…One thing led to another, and her husband made a passive comment about how if she really wants the car, she should try getting a job to assist in paying for it! 

HA! If we thought she was annoyed before, no wonder she doesn't care about their retirement funds, she's basically been retired for the last 15 years anyway. #can't relate

Some employees, as soon as they set foot on the first day on the job, will make it loud and clear that they do not want to be there. They have no problem letting everyone know that the last thing they want to do is actually work. 

How they keep their job for more than a week is beyond me…

That is exactly what crossed my mind when I read the story below. From day one, this news reporter was very vocal about her lack of interest in the job. So much so that she had no problem letting everyone know that she used ChatGPT to do her job. Surprisingly, she wasn't fired after getting caught, or after she made a big mistake live on-air, but it wasn't long before she decided to quit herself, six months into the job.

Now, some coworkers are planning her goodbye party, but one of them is refusing to attend. Keep scrolling to read why.

Some landlords will go to absurd lengths to squeeze a few extra dollars out of former tenants. Case in point: one renter shared a story about moving out of his efficiency apartment after five years, only to receive a call three months later from his ex-landlord accusing him of leaving behind "junk" and now owing $300 for removal. In reality, the only items he left were a chair and a mirror placed neatly by the trash cans for bulk pickup. When the landlord tried to claim there was "more junk," the tenant pushed back. Cornered, the landlord finally muttered, "Just forget it."

How much time would you say you spend on work even after you leave the office for the day? 

While we would probably love to say we spend absolutely no time working or even thinking about work while we are off the clock, we all know that's a huge lie. Work follows us home whether we like it or not. We do, however, get the chance to contain it. Work shouldn't take up your time after you leave the office, and if you stay determined, you can keep it to a minimum and enjoy your free time as freely as you can.

Take the employee in the story below as an example. After working from home full-time, her company decided to bring the employees back to the office. That resulted in the company losing the privilege it got from having employees work from home, such as availability throughout the entire day. As soon as the employees were forced into a regular schedule from the office, they refused to spend any time they were not there on anything related to work.

When the boss confronted this employee for refusing to reply to Slack messages after hours, she made sure to tell him who was at fault for that.

Parenting is always a challenge, but it's considerably easier when two people are acting like a true team. Of course, it's inevitable that there will be some imbalance. If one person has a more demanding job, it's common for a couple to decide who is going to be Parent #1, so to speak. That being said, even if both parties mutually make that decision, that does not mean that there will never be a time when the roles need to be temporarily reversed. 

For some reason, this 34-year-old man managed to remain incompetent when it came time for him to briefly assume the role of Parent #1. No, we're not talking about a week. We're not even talking about one night. This man literally just had to take care of his 1-year-old and his 2-year-old for 20 minutes while his wife was cooking dinner. It ended up being a total disaster.

As we mentioned, a completely 50/50 split of parental duties is unlikely to be possible, but you know you have a problem when you can't watch your own kids for the length of a sitcom episode. The funniest part was that it wasn't like the author was taking a break for peace of mind or taking care of her own mental wellbeing. No, her "break" was going to the kitchen and preparing a nutritious meal for her family of four. All she wanted was to keep her kids away for safety reasons. Thankfully, no one was injured, but the fact that her husband couldn't step up to the plate does not bode well for his future as a parent or for the future of this relationship.

If Dolly Parton were to write another song about working hours in 2025, we think she'd fall off her songwriting stool. We all know working 9-5 is just a term used to make a contract 'sound pretty'. If this employee had to collaborate on a song, he'd probably name it something like: Working 24/7, 7 days a week ft. my boss doesn't understand boundaries...Something along those lines. But Dolly would have to obviously approve. 

This employee is fed up, after being contacted by his boss during Friday night family dinners, Sunday lunches, and practically any other hour he feels the need to do so. The thing is, it's not even like it's urgent…He just has zero respect for his boundaries and life outside of the workplace. To the point that this employee is forced to contact HR, after his manager threatens his job through a voicenote, following his refusal to answer any more of his calls on the weekend…

It's all takin' and no givin'.

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When you adopt a cat, whether at the shelter or from the streets, you think you know what you are getting. What you see is what you get, right? Well, not always, not with cats. Sometimes, you adopt a completely normal kitten only for the kitten to stop growing, stay tiny forever. Sometimes, the opposite happens, and the tiny kitten you adopted doesn't stop growing, and suddenly, you realize that for the next 10-25 years, you have signed up to having a little lion in your house. 

And sometimes, you adopt the most predictable cat - a silly orange cat, yes, but a regular orange with regular orange proclivities. And then, out of nowhere, right before your eyes, your orange - the one that you trusted to be completely normal - suddenly starts changing colors. And you have to ask yourself what does it mean? What did you actually bring to your home? And will this orange still act like an orange? 

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Life is a tough thing. Whether it is the fragility inherent in it that can break at any moment, or it is simply the courage and strength it takes to walk against the rising tide. But the bonds that we make, especially with our cat children are the things that help us keep going and to see us through to the end of our lives.

And today we have a life story of sorts to share with you that centers around a young woman and her cat. Detailing their journey from the day that they met, all the way until the sad sad day that they said their goodbyes, this is a story that displays just how strong, how healing, and how important the love that is shared in a cat-hooman relationship is. This is the story of cat commitment, this is the story that all cat lovers will remember and hold on to in the toughest of times.
 

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Cats, we know em, we love em and one of the things that we love so much about them is their interest and intrigue in hooman things and their hilarious attempts to use them. And while their apprehension of how to open door handles is not necessarily the thing we enjoy the most, after all, doors have been put in place for privacy, the point still stands.

But one thing that many cats seriously struggle with is the ability to drink water from a tap. They love it, they are obsessed with it, but when it comes to figuring out how to make it happen in any sort of normal way, our cute cattos are completely incompetent. Which makes for quite the pleasurable viewing when you are feeling a little incompetent yourself. So kick back and enjoy this collection of hilarious cattos that will make you feel cognitively superior.

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Gracie has been queen of the castle for four years. She gets porch time, catnip, scratchers, and plenty of play. Even after all that enrichment she sometimes drops a pointed meow that feels like a request for something extra. Her pawrent hears it and wonders what box is still unchecked on the enrichment bingo card.

Then came Jacks, the new neighbors' one-year-old. Window appointments became a nightly ritual. He meowed to be let out, she stood on the porch like a furry lighthouse, and they traded long looks and polite sniffs. Not wrestle buddies, more vibe buddies. Then the neighbors moved out overnight. Now the window is empty. Gracie sniffs the sill, perks at every creak, and looks deeply unimpressed by this plot twist.

Here's the fork in the catwalk. The pawrent feels fine as a one-cat household, yet Gracie clearly enjoyed having a nearby friend. Space exists, budget exists, and a tender gap sits where the window romance used to be. Would a second cat soothe that gap or crowd the throne. That's the purrspective to weigh, with Gracie's happiness at center stage.

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Cats, do they even want to be rescued? This is the question that today's story holds within and it is a good question overall. Some stray cats actually have it pretty made in the shade. Sure they might not have a comfy bed to sleep in, or a hooman to attack whenever they are feeling spicy. But many of them do have hoomans who feed them on a pretty regular basis, plenty of interaction with other cats and animals to keep them entertained, not to mention all the trees they could want to climb.

So when a hooman comes across a stray, looking at it with pity, assuming it is lacking a life indoors, they might be rather wrong. Not that we have any idea how to tell if it is the case, well, other than the cat trying to escape. But what we can take away from this story is that sometimes a rescue is more about helping a cat in need than bringing home a cat child to cuddle with.
 

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Has this ever happened to you, you wake up in the middle of the night, after hearing several concerning sounds coming from above your bed. As you go to flick on the lights to see what is going on, you are confronted by a light hissing sound. As the lights come on, you look up to find your cat looking at you with a wild expression on its face. The expression somehow gets wilder and the cat begins talking in tongues.

Well, your cat might indeed be possessed, and you would not be the only feline pawrent who has such suspicions about their cat child. Which is why we made this collection of nightmare fuel feline funnies so that if you have even an inkling, or have been wondering whether your cat's strange behavior has something more to it, you might find some concrete proof amongst our examples to determine whether your cat child is indeed pawssessed.
 

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Alright hoomans the end of the working week is upon us and that means it is time to get your celebration hats on because we will soon not have to work for the majority of the day. But before that happens it is imperative that you take some time to decompress and begin unwinding before the end of work such that you have yourself a sweet and smooth transition into the weekend. Otherwise, you might find yourself feeling more frenetic than a feline who has just discover the magical zoomie powers of sugar.

So take a moment to pawcrastinate from work and scroll through these fabulous feline funnies, such that you will be able to land into Caturday softer than a cat who jumped from the bedroom door into the fluffiest bed setup imaginable. And when you are done if you want some more calming cattos then you can find them in this collection of meowditative felines.
 

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Every cat pawrent wants nothing more than to keep their beloved fur babies safe. We cat-proof balconies, double-check windows, keep toxic plants far away, and even walk with leashes if needed - all because our cats are family, and their safety comes before anything else. But life doesn't always play by our rules, and sometimes the unexpected can shake even the most careful of cat homes.

That's what happened to one devoted cat mama, whose kitchen fire could have ended in tragedy. But thanks to a quick-thinking neighbor who heard the alarm, the fire department was on the scene in time to rescue her beautiful void, Pan. Found trembling under a blanket, terrified of the noise, this sweet boy was whisked to safety, treated with care, and is now recovering by his mama's side - a true miracle in the midst of chaos.

Stories like these remind us that kindness toward animals doesn't stop at the walls of our own homes. We are beyond grateful for the people who act, who care, and who protect cats when they need it most. We're so happy Pan is safe and thriving after such a frightening ordeal, and we wish him and his mama nothing but love, comfort, and a permanent place to call home again soon.

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Well, you've made it. Another week of endless emails, surprise meetings that could've been Slack messages, and bosses who seem to have graduated top of their class in "How to Test Your Patience 101". You tried to keep it cool, you tried to stay calm, but by Friday, the cracks start to show. And when that happens, there's only one solution: pspsps some feisty feline energy into your day.

Because cats get it. They don't hide their cattitude. They hiss, they swipe, they dramatically flop on the floor when life gets too hard. And honestly? Maybe we should all be a little more like them. Instead of bottling up the chaos of the workweek, let's channel our inner feisty kitty and let it out - with humor, with sass, and maybe with some harmless side-eye at the printer that jammed for the third time.

Just a word of caution, though: cattitude is contagious. Once you start strutting around like you own the place (the way cats do in every place), it might spread across the office. Next thing you know, Karen from accounting is knocking pens off desks just because she can.

So let's lean in. End the week with claws out, whiskers twitching, and these funny cat memes that'll give you all the fiery feline energy you need to roar into the weekend.

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Happy Furiday, feline fam! We've clawed, scratched, and yowled our way through another week, and somehow, we're nearly at the end of September. Can you believe it? Just a little bit more and we'll be stepping into the most meowgical month of the year: Spooktober. That's right - it's almost time for pumpkin-spiced lattes, suspiciously crunchy leaves, and, most importantly, an explosion of spooky cat content. We cannot wait to see all the void cat memes, midnight zoomie monsters, and "boo-tiful" black cat lols you brilliant meme-makers are going to conjure up.

But before we dive whiskers-first into Spooktober, we've still got a couple more Fridays to get through. And you already know the drill: we're powering up with the ultimate internet pick-me-up - the OG, the classic, the fluffy, funny reason the internet is still worth logging into after a week of meetings-that-should-have-been-emails - the best lolcats you've made!

We hope you got yourself comfortable, so sneak a snack, and scroll through these hissterical memes made by our very own I Can Has Cheezburger feline family. We pawmise they'll make this Furiday fly by faster than a cat spotting the treat jar. Happy Furiday - and get your pumpkins and void cats ready, because Spooktober is almost here!

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We love all cats here at ICHC, but we have to say that cheetahs… cheetahs have a special place in our hearts. Not necessarily because they are any cuter than any other cat or big cat, but because of the purrsonalities that they have. Cheetahs love humans, seriously. They are the least spooky wild cat to encounter on the outside. Cheetahs like cuddling with humans and making friends with them. Cheetahs also purr and meow. Yes, like regular cats. They are the only big cat that can actually purr, and we cannot help but just- love that so much. 

Cheetahs also have their cheetos, also known as cheetah cubs, also known as the mini version of a cheetah, which makes them all that much cuter. And they have to be taught how to be adorable with humans from an early age. That's in the nature rule book. And this momma is following it purrfectly, introducing her itty bitty cubs to this wildlife photographer. 

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Another week is going, and although we didn't think that the craziness of next week could be topped, here we are, going through it again. And that is why we are all her, at ICHC, to look for some reprieve, to look for something that will help us get through this week and into the weekend. Of course, getting yeeted into the weekend is not something that can be done with a single press of a button, but getting distracted to make the time go a little faster is entirely doable - especially with funny cat memes. 

So that is what we have for you here - a bunch of hissterical cat memes that will help you meow yourselves into the next weekend. Doesn't make sense? Doesn't need to. These silly cat memes simply need to make you smile for the next few minutes, and hopefully, that one smile will help you get through the next few hours a tad faster. 

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I know it's only Septem-purr, but it appears Santa Claws has come early this year. So much for a white Christmas!

When you were little, what was the one thing you wished Santa would bring you on the 25th? Was it a pony or a puppy? Or, perhaps, something a bit more feline? Santa doesn't always grant our Christmas wish (because that's what keeps us writing letters), so it's only fitting that the cat owner in this story receives a pre-Christmas gift in her chimney. No, it wasn't a sleigh or a pouch full of presents. It was a bushy-tailed kitty cat who was black, white, and cute all over!

We can't all be so lucky, but it seems like the cat distribution system has been working overtime to spread some early Christmas cheer. The cat owner explains that three years ago, this little furry baby was trapped in their chimney. Eventually, the cat emerged, and they expected him to cower in fear. Boy, were they wrong.

Instead of running away and hissing, the cat stayed put and assured the owners that he was here to stay. Where's the milk and cookies?! Check out the photos below to see how he went from a gray kitten to a black and white king.

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It's Thirsty Thursday, furriends, and you know what that means: time to raise a paw and hydrate like the purrfessionals we are! While us hoomans are out  sipping fancy coffees and sodas, cats have been purrfecting the art of beverage appreciation since the dawn of the water bowl. From sink slurpers to glass stealers, our feline overlords will stop at nothing to quench their nine lives of thirst.

One minute you're pouring yourself a refreshing glass of H₂O, the next your cat's whiskers are already dipping in for a taste test because clearly, your water is fresher. And don't forget the faucet fanatics, those majestic floofs who demand running water like it's a five-star spa treatment. Cups, plants, fishbowls. If it holds liquid, it's officially a cat bar.

So let's toast our whiskered pals who prove hydration can be both hilarious and adorable. Whether they're mid-sip, mid-splash, or mid-heist from your glass, these cats remind us that staying cool is always in style. Bottoms up, kitties. May your bowls always overflow!

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This 29-year-old pawrent is prepping for a five-day trip and doing the responsible thing: finding someone to feed the floof, scoop the royal litter box, and keep the castle running. Enter friend's 15-year-old sister, who offered to catsit and seemed excited about it… until payment came up. The pawrent offered 50 euros total. About 10 euros a day for a few minutes of work plus unlimited snacks and a quiet house to hang out in. Pretty purrfect deal for a teen, right?

Apparently not. The sister thinks it's not enough and has been texting that it's unfair. Her mom sides with her, while the friend and dad say the rate is fine. The pawrent even said "no hard feelings" and offered to find someone else, but the sister didn't like tahat either because she already said yes.

Here's the real catastrophe: this was supposed to be a win-win arrangement, not a negotiation over kibble. The pawrent is trying to be fair on a student budget, not underpay a professional. If the sister doesn't want the job, there are other willing hoomans ready to serve the royal fluff.

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Ah, another day in office heaven, not. We feel you, the office is like one big trap, but not even a good one. Sure, it has food, it has drinks, it might even have a comfy seating area and who knows potentially even a games room. But are any of them of a decent quality? Are any of them what you would get for yourself if you were not being held hostage in the office?

We can assume that your answer is a resounding no and we cannot blame you. But we can help you with this list of hissterical feline photos detailing some of the ingenious places that our cute cat children have taken to hiding. That way, when you have truly had enough and need a moment to yourself, you will have to hand a collection of cozy hiding spots that are one hundred purrcent feline approved. Not that their approval is a mark of quality…
 

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Friendship in your 20s can look wildly different for everyone depending on where life takes you. For some young adults, weekends are all about hitting new bars, having late-night adventures, and seeing where each night leads. There really is nothing wrong with that; if you're new to being employed and want to make good use of all of your extra big kid money, then by all means, live it up! But for others, priorities naturally start to shift. Work, family, mental health, or, in this case, caring for a beloved pet can quickly become the things that take center stage. And when routines and responsibilities clash with spontaneity, even the closest friendships can start to feel a little… claws-out.

One woman recently found herself in exactly this situation with two of her best friends. She's a devoted pet pawrent, and to her, her cat isn't just "an animal that lives in the house." This feline is her comfort, her routine, and one of the most meaningful parts of her daily life. She still makes an effort to see her friends — because she truly enjoys spending time with them — but lately, they've shifted toward more spur-of-the-moment, late-night outings. Anyone with a fluffy companion knows that this doesn't always mesh with the responsibilities of pet pawrenting.

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I love Halloween, and I'm not the only one. Black cats, Jack-o-lanterns, and dressing up? What's not to love? Halloween isn't just for hoomans anymore. Feline friends have spawned their way into the moonlight. These hissterical Halloween kitties, dressed for tricks and treats, prove that spooky season is better when it includes a few whiskers and a whole lot of attitude.

How do you tell the difference between a black cat and a bat? Well one is going to be in the air, of course. Imagine a black cat in a tiny pumpkin costume, glaring at the audacity of being dressed up, or a fluffy tabby rocking bat wings, looking more confused than menacing. There's a regal Siamese wearing a witch hat slightly too big for her head and a ginger baby who has fully committed to his vampire cape. These costumes might not fool any ghosts or goblins, but they will absolutely steal your heart.

Oof, the midweek is rough. The emails won't stop, the to-do list keeps growing, and somehow it's only Thursday?? Absolute chaos. Luckily, we've got the perfect solution for hissing away all that midweek madness: cats. Because we all know that life without cats would be completely un-purr-able.

Cats are the daily dose of chaos and comedy we never knew we needed but can't live without. We love how they're loafing like perfectly baked bread, and also how they're knocking pens off your desk like they're auditioning for a drama series called General Meowspital. And don't even get us started on the zoomies - tiny fur rockets tearing through the living room in the middle of the night with no explanation whatsoever. That's comedy gold right there. But it's not just the silly stunts. Cats are experts at dramatic stares, judgmental meows, and acting like they pay rent while absolutely not paying rent. And somehow, that just makes us love them even more.

So to help claw your way through the week, we've collected these feline funnies guaranteed to brighten your day. Whether you're a cat pawrent, a cat enthusiast, or just a casual fan of whiskered nonsense, these memes are here to prove one thing loud and clear: cats > stress, every single time.

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The Cat Distribution System works in mysterious ways, but one thing is for sure - it always knows who to send a cat in need to. Sometimes, it delivers a stray to first-time cat pawrents who don't yet know their hearts are ready. Other times, it sends a kitten to seasoned cat lovers who already have a lap (or two) waiting. No matter the situation, the CDS has an uncanny talent for matching floofs with the humans they need most.

In this case, it was someone whose job is already about saving lives and helping others. After responding to an ambulance call, this rescuer stumbled across a soggy, crying kitten in desperate need. And of course, someone who devotes themselves to healing people wasn't about to walk away from a tiny life in need. The timing wasn't an accident - this little fluffball needed a caretaker, and the CDS delivered her right into the arms of exactly the right human.

And the best part? We get to see the happy ending. The kitten, once fragile and unlikely to survive, grew into a mischievous menace who fills her home with chaos and love. These are the adoption stories we adore: the humans who open their homes, the cats who thrive, and the beautiful bond that grows between them.

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Okay, listen up, fellow cat fans. We already know our smol floofs run the world. But what about their jumbo-sized cousins? Yep, we're talking lions, tigers, pumas, cheetahs - the ultimate chonks of the cat universe. And let's be honest… cats are cats are cats. Doesn't matter if they fit in a shoebox or need an entire savannah, the vibes are the same.

Your house cat: knocks a glass of water off the counter.
A lioness: knocks a buffalo off its feet.
Different scale, same energy.

That's the thing about big cats - they've got the same loaf positions, the same dramatic stares, the same "feed me, hooman" cattitude… just with a little more roar. House cats prance around with murder mittens, but big cats? Those mittens come with claws you really don't want poking holes in your couch. Still, whether they're napping in the sun like your cat on the windowsill, or stalking prey with the same intensity your kitty uses when hunting your toes, it's clear: cats will always cat.

So, in honor of the ultimate feline overlords, we've rounded up these big cat memes with the biggest cat energy imaginable. For everyone who rocks, roars, and knows deep down that no matter the size… cats rule everything around us.

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Being pregnant is one of the most vulnerable periods of your life, and that is just as true for cats as it is for humans. That's why we constantly see stories of pregnant cats asking humans for help. Because they know. They know that their babies have a much better chance of surviving and thriving with those weird creatures who just want to pamper them all day long. And this pregnant cat was no different. 

This pregnant kitty needed help. She was all alone, outside and sick, and she knew that even if her babies will be born healthy, she will not have the strength and health that she needs to take care of them, not alone, not outside in difficult conditions. So, when kind humans showed up and offered their help, she took it, and now, safe and sound with her babies in their new home, the momma is not only happy, she is thriving. 

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One thing that we truly did not know about cats before adopting one was the fact that they are obsessive. When they want something, they do not give up until they get it. The same is true when they love something. And you never know what that something that they are obsessed with will be until the moment that you see it with your own eyes. 

We have seen cats be obsessed with some of the most ridiculous things over our time writing for ICHC. We have seen cats obsessed with cucumbers. We have seen cats obsessed with almonds, not even eating them, most like battling them and saving them. And our cats at home are obsessed with bread and with carrots for some reason. We don't know why, but we have stopped questioning it. Now, it's just about providing them with their obsession and keeping them happy. Which is what this human decided to do when they found out that their cat has a particular love toward snap peas. 

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A woman witnessed an atrocious, road-raging man kick a kitten out of traffic so he could move his car, and she stepped in to rescue the cat from danger. Unforgivable! However, some heroics are destined to happen that way, especially when it comes to the curious and mystified world of cat acquisition.

You're not a cat person until you're a cat person. 

Oftentimes, cat lovers don't even realize the weight and the gravity of the bond with their first feline, but once the Cat Distribution System selects you, and you get bestowed your very first kitty companion, there's no turning back. Because when a cat has chosen you to be their hooman and their pawtector, it's your duty to be their cuddle companion, wet food can opener, litter cleaner, and best friend until the end of their 9 lives.

Not every family is purrfect, unless you're a cat mama. We said what we said. Cats are elite. Period. So when a cat mama comes up to you purring and asking for help, you follow! And that is exactly what happened to this now-cat-dad of three.  In the middle of the day, during a small storm, a cat came to his door. He decided to feed her and she decided she liked the place and was going to stick around. She enjoyed the entire day, but once night fell, she started meowing like crazy. Concerned, the man was wondering what was wrong. It seemed like she was trying to lead him somewhere, so he decided to follow. When he did, she led him to a pipe drain where her two kittens were stuck. 

 

With help from his roommate, they were able to pry open the grate and drain and rescue the kittens. He took them to the vet, got the clear that all was well, and decided to keep them all. Now, he live with his fur family of three and the little rescued furbabies seem so happy. But not as happy and grateful as their mama, who is basically smug with knowing she made the right choice coming to this man for help. Now they're living the high life! 

They say that one of the biggest reasons that cats get relinquished at the shelter is because their current owners are moving and can no longer keep their felines. While it's tragic and terrible for cats to be left behind by their owners, some felines turn lemons into lemonade with life's kitty challenges and this floofy tabby is no exception. 

Known for their independence and heralded for their ingenuity, cats are a lot smarter than we give them credit for, often taking matters into their own paws and choosing the kind of life they want to live. Funnily enough, a cat in this next story became the certified president of the hoMEOWner's association of this entire neighborhood after getting in good with the neighbors. Although he became a street cat by accident when his former hoomans moved out of the country, this resilient feline became the king of the block in his own way. 

And this couple became the accidental inheritors of a feisty floofy feline when they bought a house on the market with a resident cat living outside. Turns out, it was his house all along. 

Two weeks ago, a 21-year-old hooman met a six-month-old heart-stealer at the shelter: friendly, road-rescued, dog-bite survivor, and in need of a furever home. Paperwork? Pawfect. Vax, spay, chip? Check. Once cleared, the kitten sashayed into her new home like she'd always paid the rent.

But then came a whiskery plot twist. An unknown caller found the pawrent and claims she's the owner and wants the kitten back. Cash on the table, photos in the DMs, origin story included. The tale features a move, a landlord "maybe," outdoor wanderings, and one very missing cat who later turned up at the shelter healing from a dog bite. The new pawrent, now officially listed and chipped, replied with a firm pawlite no. This kitty is spoken fur.

Today the whiskers point forward. Paperwork is signed, the microchip is registered, and a calm routine is taking root. No return label, no takebacks. Just a purrmanent home, a warm lap, and nine lives scheduled for love and snacksinstead of street drama.

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Cats get it. When the weekend rolls around, some people are out looking for parties, brunch plans, and social gatherings, while others (the wise ones) know the true joy of curling up somewhere cozy and doing absolutely nothing. How else would you reset your social battery after a week of making small talk with corowkers? If you're the type to decline an invite just so you can stay at home with a blanket, snacks, and your favorite Netflix show, then congratulations, you and cats are on the exact same wavelength.

The truth is no creature embodies the introvert lifestyle better than our feline friends. They are, indeed, the masters of the Irish exit, experts at avoiding unecessary small talk, and pros at creating an aura that simply screams "do not disturbs." These 25 introvert cats are here to validate your choice to purr-manently cancel those weekend plans and instead embrace a weekend retreat full of rest and relaxation in the comfort of your home.

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Honestly, we do not know how to put this lightly, but all you dog lovers out there are just plain wrong. And not because we believe so (although we most certainly do). But because we have now gathered enough concrete proof, in the form of cat rescue stories involving a dog lover so devoted to canine kind that they actually call themselves cat haters, changing their tune and falling in love with a cute cat child, just as they should.

And this story is no different, except purrhaps for the fact that once the hooman had switched sides and homed the homeless catto in question, they then went the extra mile and made sure that their home would be not just suitable for a feline, but completely feline friendly. So the next time someone tells you that they do not understand a love of cats and that dogs are better, you tell them that science says they are categorically wrong. 
 

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People sometimes underestimate just how funny cats truly are. Sure, they look majestic, mysterious, maybe even aloof - but if you've ever lived with a cat, you know the truth. They carry this natural silly aura around them at all times, even when they're doing absolutely nothing. A cat can be loafing on the couch, eyes half-shut, looking like a soft bread roll, and somehow he's still hilarious. That's the magic of being a cat: they don't even have to try to be silly - it just happens automatically.

If you're a cat pawrent, you've probably seen this firsthand a thousand times over. The dramatic zoomies at 2 AM, the random side-eyes, the chaotic decision to knock something off a shelf just because… cats are naturally born comedians. And if you're not sure you agree yet, well, allow us to pspsps some laughs your way with a fresh batch of cat memes.

Right here in this cozy little internet corner, we've gathered these cat memes that show off exactly the kind of silly billy vibes we're talking about. Just like real cats, they don't need to do much to make you laugh - they just exist, and suddenly everything's funnier. Scroll down, and let these feline funnies prove once again why cats are the ultimate comedy icons.

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It's a universal truth at this point: cats rule the internet, our homes, and our hearts. Some people might claim they're not cat people, but deep down? They know the truth. And while we could go back and forth about whether everyone loves cats, there's one argument nobody can win against: everyone loves kittens. End of discussion. Tiny fluffballs with big eyes and smol squeaks -  yeah, resistance is futile.

Kittens are basically little bundles of sunshine in fur form. They're so tiny, so sweet, so playful, so wobbly, so fluffy - you could stack up a hundred adjectives and still not capture their full cuteness power. Just one look at a kitten doing literally anything - rolling over, trying to pounce but missing, snoozing with their tongue blepping - and your heart is instantly melted into a puddle. Honestly, it's unfair how cute kittens are.

And since kittens grow up to be cats (which means more love for the future, really), it only makes sense to start at the very beginning and appreciate them while they're still smol chaos nuggets. So naturally, we did what we always do when cats take over our thoughts: we made a meme collection about it. These itty bitty kitten memes are pure, paw-sized doses of joy - teeny tiny rays of sunshine ready to brighten your day.

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Abandoning a cat is one of the worst things that you can do to it. Our cats not only trust us, they depend on us. We don't know the last time that you have looked at your little house cat, but that spoiled fluffy creature could not survive without you, they just couldn't. So dumping your cat somewhere outside is not just breaking their heart and their trust, it may very well be giving up on their lives entirely. 

It's bad enough to do it as it is, but to abandon a pregnant cat… that's just cruel. And that is what happened to the cat momma in this story. At a time when she needed help the most, her humans decided that she was not worth it, and they threw her out - at her most vulnerable, most scared, most in need of help. It's a good thing that there are still decent people out there, good people even, and this pregnant momma found herself in some good, kind hands, just in time. 

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One of the things that we love the most about our cats - and trust us, there are many of them - is how derpy cats are. It's just- delightful. Yes, our cats sleep a lot, and they don't do much besides that most of the time, but whenever they are not sleeping, you never know what they have in store for you. Never a dull meowment. One moment, everything is chill, and the next, your cat is chasing invisible ghosts around your house. 

We have come up with a description for our cats that we think describes this phenomenon purrfectly. From this day onward, we crown our cats with the title "derpy little gremlins of cuteness". And every cat owner that will see this description will stop, smile gently, and nod - because they know, just instinctively, how accurate it is. And yes, they love their cats and derpiness just as much as we do. 

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It's not easy being a fat cat on a diet, just ask Gimley! This big boy has been put on a diet. For a cat, this is basically torture. He likes to eat, so sue him! Unfortunately, he has no say in the matter… Or does he? Turns out this guy is a smart one! Instead of trying to sneak into the cat food or go to the neighbors for extra treats, he has found a better technique that seems to make everyone happy! He has realized when he brings home a kitten with him, he then gets to get the delicious kitten food! So, he has started finding stray and injured kittens to bring home. His mom knows that he's simply doing this to get the good food, but in the meantime, it is also helping out the stray kitties in the area. So though she is frustrated it is messing up his diet, she is happy to help all these little kitties. Gimely, however, is just doing the good deeds for the good, baby! And you know what? Heck yeah! He deserves the treats. 

Shelters go through an insane number of kittens every year, with kitties flying off the shelves and leaving nothing but milk bottles and shredded feather dusters in their wake. However, some shelter cats don't get selected by prospective families, and those are the seniors. Old, crusty, and forgotten, senior cats rarely get a second glance from the perusers at the animal shelter. 

But this old crusty cat, a 16-year-old orange cat named Nuji, must have tugged on the heartstrings of a particularly empathetic rescuer. Although her friends were telling her to get a kitten and help them enter a world full of love, she decided instead to give an old guy a second chance at a beautiful life, turning this senior cat's life expectancy from 3 months to infinity. Turns out, love goes a long way when an elderly cat realizes they've got a chance to touch grass and wander in the public park, living the life they always dreamed of from behind the bars of the rescue cage. 

Is it rainy where you pet parents are? It is where I am, and I'm in dire need of some feline funnies to brighten up my mood and stave off the damp weather—I know you are, too!

The cold weather is coming quicker than we expected, but it's essential to remember that with the changing of the seasons come different experiences. For instance, our cats are growing a thicker coat of fur, and we may consider putting sweaters on them for our Christmas cards… Maybe even Halloween costumes. Who knows? See, we have to look on the bright side. If we don't, we'll all be hissterical until the time comes for the sun to set after 8 PM again.

Feline funnies will get you feeling fuzzy in no time, especially ones that feel like a warm hug or that one spot of sunlight your cat finds come midday. We can never be cats, but we can sure admire them (and try to find our own little spots of sun on the floor).

For now, all we can supply you cat parents with is a selection of curated cat memes, ready to make you smile for the rest of the day!

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When a pet goes missing, most owners would do pretty much anything to get their beloved furriend back. We have yet to meet a pet owner who would not sell their own soul to be reunited with their most prized "possession". Love has no price tag.

So it shouldn't come as a surprise when one sees a "missing pet" poster that a reward is offered to whoever finds the pet. If a reward can help speed the recovery process and find the pet faster, that is a small price to pay. And if someone was kind enough to take care of the pet after finding it and while waiting to return it, then they can have all the money in the world, if you ask us.

That is what we would have told the sweet hooman in the story below, after they felt guilty for accepting an $800 reward for finding a neighbor's cat. They did a good deed, and we understand it can be weird to accept a prize for that, but they definitely deserve it.

Keep scrolling to read the full story.

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Pop a tab and your feline appears like it heard a summoning bell. Nose boops the can, ears flick at the fizz, and suddenly you've got a tiny beverage auditor inspecting your pawla cola. Cats prefer dignified stillness in their water bowls, but "spicy water" is great theatre. The straw is a wiggly snake, the tab is a miniature cymbal, and the can instantly becomes a percussion instrument for midnight mewsic. One whiff and the verdict is dramatic: too many bubbles for delicate whiskers, but excellent for supervising.

Then comes the performance art. A micro-spritz lands on a whisker and the cat executes a full-body offended shimmy. Tongue blep. Tail poof. The look says you just served Meowntain Doom instead of a proper vintage from the sink. They won't drink it, of course, but they will park directly in the condensation ring and stamp toe-bean watermarks across the nearest keyboard for archival purposes.

In the end, the Fizz Committee agrees: soda is entertainment, not beverage. The case it arrived in is prime real estate, the can is a drum, and the hooman's job is refilling the world's finest drink. Fresh, quiet, majestic water.

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One half of a pawrent pair left suddenly, ended the marriage by text from across the country, and now wants the cat he's most bonded to. The cats are littermates rescued together and have never lived apart. The remaining pawrent handles vet visits, vaccines, and daily care. These cats are her only furmily where she lives now.

He once said he wouldn't take them, but he's since threatened a lawyer for "his" cat, which would split bonded siblings and force a cross-country move on a skittish animal. She told him no and feels stressed and blindsided. It wasn't her choice to end the marriage, and she doesn't want to lose a cat because he changed his mind.

Keeping the pair intact protects their bond, routine, and continuity with the caregiver they know. Handing one over would break a lifelong attachment for no clear benefit. If he pushes, that belongs in the formal divorce process, not in texts. For now, this pawrent stands firm, documents care, and prioritizes the welfare and stability of both cats.

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Cats might prance around the household all majestic-like, like tiny rulers of their very own domestic jungle. However anyone who actually lives with cats knows the truth: they are total goofballs! One moment, they are perched regally on the windowsill, gazing out upon the neighborhood like they own everything the light touches, and the next, they're squeezing into a cereal box, staring at a wall for no reason, or making cartoonish faces at you. That is precicely the magic of felines, though. They are equal parts mysterious, graceful, and ridiculous. 

If you've ever caught your own cat doing something that made you stop and say, "Why are you like this?" then you'll be feline right at home here. From purrfectly timed photos, to strange perspectives, to cats actually being straight-up weirdos, these 27 weird cat pics capture our fluffy friends at their funniest, strangest, and most delightfully unexplainable. 

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After an arduous day of emails, deadlines, endless meetings that could have been handled with a single message, and your annoying coworker talking to loudly that you want to pull your hair out, nothing soothes the soul quite like scrolling through photos of gloriously puggy cats. These round, plush felines are more than just adorable, they're living, purring babies with the uncanny ability to erase the memory of office chaos.

Imagine a tabby so rotund it resembles a loaf of freshly baked bread, snoozing contentedly on a sunlit windowsill. Or a snow-white fluffball with cheeks like marshmallows, rolling onto its back in a display of pure trust. There's something deeply comforting about their soft heft—their extra curves seem to carry the weight of our collective worries so we don't have to. Take a night to yourself, pour yourself some tea, take a warm bath, and let yourself scroll these cute but puggy big kitties.

The cat distribution system is quite a multifaceted thing. If anything the name is actually quite misleading as there is no organization per se who is responsible for delivering felines to hoomans. Rather, through the mystical workings of the universe, cats and hoomans are brought together when they are in need of one and other, even when they do not know it.

And this is story is a rather classic example of such a scenario as one kitty who had enough of their home went outside in search of another one. And after dropping a few hints to a hooman who was standing outside their own door, the catto had its heart set on them. Cue a series of feline home invasions and 'repatriations' in which eventually the original pawrent of the cute cat child conceded that the hooman who had been harboring their cat, should probably keep it, as that was what the cat wanted all along. Proving that there is little that one can do to stop the rising tide of the CDS.
 

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Spending a lifetime with a cat, well, at least spending their lifetime together, is quite the achievement. And it does not come without more than a few funny stories, scary moments, and warm, loving memories along the way. But what is tough is finding the heart to move on after your soul cat has passed on to the next world.

To make space in your heart for the coming of a new kitty and to let them fill the void that your now gone cat used to so wonderfully fill with love and affection. And that is the story we have for you today, detailing one woman's journey from parting ways with her soul cat, to bringing home a new kitten which caused her to question if she had done the right thing, if she was actually ready to move on. But as it almost always goes, she was ready, she just needed to see it for herself.
 

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Hello cat pawrents, whisker worshippers, and all-around feline fanatics! How's it going? More importantly, how's your cat doing today? We know the answer already: probably being the cutest, most pawrfect creature in the universe. And yes, before you ask - every single cat is the best cat. Yours, ours, your neighbor's, that one who lives at the grocery store down the street… all of them. Cats are just built different. They've mastered the art of existing as the most adorable, pawdorable, floofy little beings in history. Truly nature's finest achievement.

We're completely obsessed, and honestly, we're not even trying to hide it. Cats just have that magic. They curl up into little cinnamon-roll shapes that make your heart melt, then stretch into weird spaghetti noodles five minutes later. They purr like tiny engines. They stare at you like you've said something offensive when you dare to sit in their spot, and somehow we still love them more every day. And let's not forget - cats are alarm clock experts. They know exactly when you wake up, not because they care about your schedule, but because it means breakfast is coming. Geniuses.

So yes, cats own our hearts, our couches, and our Wi-Fi history (don't check). Which is why we've gathered these wholesome cat memes - to help heal the feline-shaped hole in your heart.

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Spreading the Awkwardness

“Call me crazy, but I don’t think my sister’s new mother-in-law was happy about the wedding.” (submitted by Erin)

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“Call me crazy, but I don’t think my sister’s new mother-in-law was happy about the wedding.” (submitted by Erin) The post The Wedding Finger appeared first on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com.

“Mom wanted a family photo. So… we family photo’d the heck out of it!” (submitted by Shawna)  

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“Mom wanted a family photo. So… we family photo’d the heck out of it!” (submitted by Shawna) The post Sweater People appeared first on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com.

“Just a totally natural looking family portrait of a massive wicker peacock chair. Oh and me, my dad, and my sister. We apparently took this as a “gift” for my mom, which is why she was missing. Clearly this is the gift she didn’t know she wanted.”  

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“Just a totally natural looking family portrait of a massive wicker peacock chair. Oh and me, my dad, and my sister. We apparently took this as a “gift” for my mom, which is why she was missing. Clearly this is the gift she didn’t know she wanted.” The post The Wicker Man appeared first on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com.

“Not 100% sure of the backstory here other than it may have been Halloween and I think I was into the grim reaper & Cat Fancy magazine.” (submitted by Molly)

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“Not 100% sure of the backstory here other than it may have been Halloween and I think I was into the grim reaper & Cat Fancy magazine.” (submitted by Molly) The post The Grim Reader appeared first on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com.

“Another Olan Mills masterpiece. All that money spent on this canvas print and you can only see half of my brother thanks to the backdrop. Oh, and the wicker.” (submitted by Kathy)

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“Another Olan Mills masterpiece. All that money spent on this canvas print and you can only see half of my brother thanks to the backdrop. Oh, and the wicker.” (submitted by Kathy) The post Bottomless appeared first on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com.

“This picture was taken in 1983 with my mom when I was almost 3 years old and we moved from Las Vegas, Nevada to Roswell, New Mexico. As we crossed into the state we took a picture with the welcome sign and I guess I wasn’t that enchanted.” (submitted by Jerome)  

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“This picture was taken in 1983 with my mom when I was almost 3 years old and we moved from Las Vegas, Nevada to Roswell, New Mexico. As we crossed into the state we took a picture with the welcome sign and I guess I wasn’t that enchanted.” (submitted by Jerome) The post Leaving Las Vegas appeared first on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com.

“My mom thought it would be sweet to hire this living hell of a duck to my 3rd birthday party. This photo was taken seconds before I started screaming and crying in terror.” (submitted by Elisabeth)

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“My mom thought it would be sweet to hire this living hell of a duck to my 3rd birthday party. This photo was taken seconds before I started screaming and crying in terror.” (submitted by Elisabeth) The post What The Duck? appeared first on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com.

“We had a professional family photo done for my parents Mother’s & Father’s Day but right after we gave it to them, my brother got a divorce. My dad decided to cut my ex-sister in law out of the photo and replace her with someone else. Then he hung it on the wall like this...

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“We had a professional family photo done for my parents Mother’s & Father’s Day but right after we gave it to them, my brother got a divorce. My dad decided to cut my ex-sister in law out of the photo and replace her with someone else. Then he hung it on the wall like this and it still hangs 10 years later.” (submitted by Tara) The post The Replacement Plan appeared first on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com.

“My mom and I did “mother/daughter” glamour shots at a local motel in a janky hotel room in the late 90s. The photographer thought it would be a lovely idea to have us sit back to back and be encircled by black and white feather boas. He also commented on my “beautiful eyes.” At the time,...

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“My mom and I did “mother/daughter” glamour shots at a local motel in a janky hotel room in the late 90s. The photographer thought it would be a lovely idea to have us sit back to back and be encircled by black and white feather boas. He also commented on my “beautiful eyes.” At the time, I actually had pink eye so maybe they appeared more green? After all these years, I look back at this picture and smile. It was weird, somewhat concerning, and ridiculously funny.” (submitted by Lisa) The post The Glam Gals appeared first on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com.

“My amazing mullet!” (submitted by Annie)

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