This leggy man spread thin one woman’s patience. As she rode the train on Sunday, Dr. Neena Jha was shocked to find the man sitting in the window seat next to her spreading his legs out into her section, and getting too close for comfort. “UGH!! Sat next to a really selfish guy who refuses … Read more
My four years on a high school debate team in Broward County, Florida, taught me to challenge ideas, question assumptions and think outside the box. It also helped me overcome a terrible childhood stutter. And I wasn’t half-bad: I placed ninth my first time at the National Speech & Debate Association nationals, sixth at the … Read more
A standup comedian sparked the debate among karaoke die-hards about which song is the best to perform in front of a crowd. Ben Brainard, who is also a US Army reservist, prefaced his list as being for educational purposes only because he was tired of walking into bars and hearing poor renditions of hit songs. … Read more
Some parents think having their children pay rent is the lease they could do. Two Texas parents have sparked debate after revealing that they charge their 19-year-old daughter rent for living in their house after graduating high school. Cody and Erika Archie charge their teenager $200 a month to live under their roof and asked … Read more
It was a dead “heat” between these two Hollywood heartthrobs. One Twitter user sparked a massive online debate on Saturday when they asked fellow tweeters who they thought was hotter: a young Robert De Niro or a young Al Pacino? The question, posed by journalist Ashley Reese to her 60,500 followers, came after De Niro, … Read more
A viral photo is raising a debate about office manners. An unnamed person who goes by Vented55 posted a photo on the Casual UK Reddit Thread to get others’ opinions on office etiquette, showing a fridge filled with several bottles of milk with one being padlocked. “Peak pettiness or justifiable security in the office kitchen,” … Read more
A travel influencer has shared his popular list of dos and don’ts when it comes to flying – and the plane etiquette debate has been reignited. Ben Keenan from Seattle believes it is “disgusting” for a passenger to take off their shoes and you should always check behind before reclining your seat. While the original … Read more
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos discussed plastic surgery during Thursday’s “Live With Kelly and Mark” episode. Ripa, 52, brought up the popularity of butt implant reversals, prompting Consuelos, 52, to ask his wife, “Would you do something like that? Would you do the big butt thing?” Ripa appeared confused and flipped the question back to … Read more
Boy, did this person do a number on these A-list actresses. A Twitter troll took a swipe at Zendaya, 26, Jennifer Connelly, 52, and so-called “zoomers” in one fell swoop Friday with a viral post. Zendaya, a former child star, has served a number of iconic looks on red carpets, while Connelly, of “A Beautiful … Read more
There is a debate raging online about whether it is appropriate for people in heterosexual relationships to use the word “partner” to describe their significant other. While most people probably don’t give a second thought about using the term “partner” when referencing a long-term romantic relationship, there are those that believe it appropriates queer language … Read more
The ABC comedy sitcom “The Conners” has never strayed away from taboo topics, and this time, the newly-announced pregnancy of one of its characters ignited a debate over abortion. Actress Emma Kenney, who plays “Harris” in the show, announced her pregnancy during Wednesday night’s episode, and her family, who has generations of young parents, had mixed reactions … Read more
A millennial TikToker is stirring the pot with a debate about the best spoons in a silverware drawer. In a viral video, a pregnant mom who goes by the username “Mum.Me.And.Emily” compared two teaspoons that appeared to look alike, but had subtle differences. “I’m really hoping I can find my people here,” the woman states … Read more
A bride-to-be has sparked debate after she said that her bridesmaids shouldn’t have to pay a cent to be part of her big day. The TikTok user, known as @partygirlclauds, took to the popular video app to share her opinion. “I’m getting married in August, and I don’t expect my bridesmaids to pay for a single thing including … Read more
Phone shaming is not a new thing. In fact, using your phone in public has been debated so much, it’s surprising it’s still seen as something worth discussing. But, oh, it very much is – as this viral post with 255k shares, a million likes and 23,000 comments, proves. A photo of a rather judgmental sign put up … Read more
Since 1997, fans have had a thing or two to say when it comes to the door that ultimately caused Jack in “Titanic” to die. The film’s director, James Cameron, is addressing the controversial theory that Leonardo DiCaprio’s character, Jack, could have survived by climbing onto Rose’s door in the middle of the freezing waters. In the … Read more
Humpty Dumpty is not what he’s cracked up to be, according to one childhood dream killer. Popular YA author Holly Bourne scrambled the brains of many a social media watchdog Monday — by tweeting that the classic nursery rhyme character Humpty Dumpty is not an egg. “Who decided Humpty Dumpty was an egg?” the Brit-born … Read more
Near, far wherever you are, Kate Winslet won’t let the “Titanic” door debate go on. Kate Winslet, 47, floated her opinion Saturday on the infamous “Titanic” door debate using her experience with paddle boarding while appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. The debate — which has been going on for nearly 25 years since … Read more
The popular quiz show “Jeopardy!” has courted controversy twice this week — this time sparking a debate of Biblical proportions. In the final round of Wednesday’s “Tournament of Champions” episode, contestants Amy Schneider, Andrew He and Sam Buttrey had to solve the following clue: “Paul’s letter to them is the New Testament epistle with the … Read more
A TikTok video has again sparked the reclined seat debate after a viral moment showed one man’s reclined airplane seat angling over the tray behind him during mealtime. Henry and Mike Budrewicz of Boston shared the nine-second clip to their joint TikTok account – The Pointer Brothers – which has a following of 1.4 million. Set to … Read more
A newborn could be destined to “live más” after the parents name their baby “Taco Bell.” Expectant parents Clara, 19, and Trey, 21, also known as @claraandtrey on TikTok, got creative with a potential baby name inspired by the fast food chain. “Since our last name is Bell, it would just be hilarious if our … Read more