“I literally hate my name and I think it’s cringe,” an 18-year-old began a now-viral Reddit thread about her unique name. The woman shared that her name is ‘Arrisa’ before explaining her parents’ reasoning behind the decision. “My dad wanted to name me Marrisa, but my mum wanted to remove the ‘M’ to make it more unique,” she said. … Read more
I got a promotion but have discovered I hate the new role. I much preferred my previous job within the company and regret moving up. Can I go back? Would that be crazy? As long as you are prepared to give back the raise I presume you received with the promotion. We are all conditioned … Read more
Your fellow flyers are airing their grievances. Travel company Kayak has compiled a report detailing the most complained about inflight behaviors — and the list is as long as a late night wait on the tarmac after landing at JFK. “Travel etiquette is one of those things that is universally acknowledged yet frequently debated,” Matt … Read more
Patrick Mahomes — like any Mavericks fan — was feeling the pain of watching Celtics guard Payton Pritchard hit another absurd halfcourt shot in the NBA Finals. With 0.8 seconds left in the first half, the Prichard connected on a 3-pointer buzzer-beater from halfcourt to put his team up 67-46 at the break at TD … Read more
I joined a well known tech firm and was thrilled, but the job is way more than I can cope with. Everyone works flat out, and I’m not getting any help from my manager, who said this is a “hustle culture” and I should expect it to be fast-paced. I’m getting seriously depressed but I’m… … Read more
Don’t be an airhead. As many inflight kerfuffles have shown, airplane etiquette can be quite up in the air. Fortunately, flight attendants are helping air barbarians behave better by listing 9 passenger behaviors that might seem polite but actually make them despise you. These sky no-nos surfaced on a variety of platforms, including dedicated Reddit … Read more
Comedian Bill Burr called out the hypocrisy of liberals during a show on UC Berkeley’s campus over the weekend, reportedly telling the audience that he “f—ing hate[s]” them. Burr, never one to shy away from controversial topics, covered everything from his relationship with his wife and the ongoing Israel-Gaza war, to transgender rights and Biden’s cognitive … Read more
WNBA fans bemoaned ESPN on Monday for its in-game interview with Indiana Fever coach Christie Sides, with some calling for the move to cease. With the Fever down 64-61 against the Connecticut Sun early in the fourth quarter, Sides — who is in her second season as Indiana’s head coach — covered her ears to … Read more
Dabney Coleman, an award-winning television and movie actor best known for his over-the-top portrayals of garrulous, egomaniacal characters, died on Thursday at his home in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 92. His daughter Quincy Coleman confirmed the death in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter on Friday. No cause was cited. Mr. Coleman was equally … Read more
The assured coming-of-age film “Turtles All the Way Down,” based on John Green’s blockbuster young-adult novel of the same name, takes its title from an apocryphal story: An older woman at a science lecture posits that the Earth rests on the shell of a tortoise, which in turn sits on the back of a larger … Read more
Hey, we’re walkin’ here! A new survey of New Yorkers tackles the thorny subject of sidewalk etiquette in the Big Apple — a simple set of rules so many visitors to the greatest city in the world fail to follow. In the only American metropolis where hoofing it on a daily basis is a necessity rather … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am uncomfortable about being touched. I have been this way all my life. As a child, my parents forced me to hug and kiss relatives, and if I protested, I was reprimanded. I remember being dragged and pushed toward people. After I became an adult, I decided to tell people I no … Read more
Simone Biles feared the wrath of her supporters following her struggles at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, when she combated the “twisties.” During a recent appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, the seven-time Olympic medalist recalled feeling a mind-body disconnect in the lead-up to the gymnastics events at the Summer Games, which ended in … Read more
Similar to the viral sensation “quiet quitting” — when employees get the bare minimum done on the job due to burnout and feeling they’re underappreciated — the latest career trend, “resenteeism,” captures workers’ tendency toward low productivity because they’re resentful. They realize they have to stay at their current job because of financial obligations and responsibilities, … Read more
Six months after canceling her bridal-gown show in the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, Israeli fashion designer Galia Lahav returned to the runway ready to triumph over hate. Lahav — who created Paris Hilton’s wedding dress and has designed looks for the Kardashians and Beyoncé — showed her Spring 2025 collection in … Read more
Paige Spiranac is “disappointed” by the Caitlin Clark hate from peers and veterans, but isn’t “surprised.” Taking to X on Sunday night, the longtime golf influencer spoke out about the recent chatter engulfing the Iowa superstar, whose Hawkeyes fell to the South Carolina Gamecocks in Sunday’s national championship game, 87-75, the final collegiate contest of … Read more
It’s not always smooth sailing on the high seas. According to Lucy Southerton, who has worked on a cruise ship for nearly a decade, there are some annoying things passengers do that irk crew members. In a resurfaced video posted to YouTube, the 28-year-old from Birmingham, England, revealed a list of things that irritate employees … Read more
It’s been a while since *Georgia’s mom decided to become an influencer, but the last three months have become particularly stressful. What started as a slightly embarrassing hobby quickly developed into a nightmare, with her mom Helen* taking every opportunity to film content from daily aspects of her life. Now the 16-year-old is up to her eyeballs in influencer content, and … Read more
A soon-to-be dad has detailed his bitter battle with his pregnant wife over their unborn child’s name. It’s an age-old problem… one party wants a progressive name, while the other prefers something more traditional. In this case, his wife wants a unique ‘hippy’ name whereas he couldn’t think of anything worse. So, he took to an advice forum to … Read more
Water is widely recommended as the healthiest beverage — but what if it’s not your thing? As it’s much easier to stay hydrated if you choose a drink you enjoy, Jordan Mazur, a San Francisco-based professional sports dietitian and nutrition adviser to the beverage company Hint Water, is offering more palatable alternatives for H2O haters. … Read more