I don’t let men sit next to me on a crowded train, I don’t care if they’re old I’ve been harassed before

I don’t let men sit next to me on a crowded train, I don’t care if they’re old I’ve been harassed before

A 23-year-old female took to the AITA (“Am I the A––hole”) subreddit on the Reddit platform to share a recent travel drama — receiving plenty of angry comment from others about her stance.  “I ride the train home from work regularly,” wrote Reddit user “Illustrious–Sink–768” in her June 25 post.  “It’s usually pretty empty,” she continued, “but … Read more

Tourist caught on video carving names into Rome’s Colosseum could face jail time

Tourist caught on video carving names into Rome’s Colosseum could face jail time

A tourist sparked outrage Friday after he carved his and another person’s name into the walls of the Roman Colosseum using a set of keys. The video, which was uploaded to YouTube and has been viewed nearly 16,000 times, shows the tourist, who was wearing a periwinkle shirt and shorts, etching what appears to be … Read more

Final ‘Jeopardy!’ clue blasted as not ‘appropriate’: ‘Hate this’

Final ‘Jeopardy!’ clue blasted as not ‘appropriate’: ‘Hate this’

Not so shore about this one. Fans of “Jeopardy!” are salty about the final clue for Wednesday’s episode, in the “World of Water” category. The clue read: “The Bass Strait divides Tasmania & mainland Australia & hydrographers have disputed which of these 2 larger bodies it’s part of.” Returning champ Ben Goldstein, a content marketing … Read more

My boyfriend ambushed me with a surprise wedding — I was mortified

My boyfriend ambushed me with a surprise wedding — I was mortified

A woman has shared her shocking experience of walking into a party that her boyfriend had invited her to, only to discover it was her own surprise wedding.  With mixed emotions and a sense of betrayal, she found herself confronting him about his supposed ‘romantic gesture’. However, he dismissed her concerns which only exacerbated the already awkward situation. “The … Read more

Woman ‘cancels’ birthday party for her boyfriend when he doesn’t show up, is called ‘horrible’

Woman ‘cancels’ birthday party for her boyfriend when he doesn’t show up, is called ‘horrible’

A woman has taken to social media to reveal the desperate measure she took over a no-show — and is now searching for advice, input, and validation. She described herself as 26 years old and said it was her 30-year-old boyfriend’s birthday last month (she didn’t share locations).  She said, “We didn’t spend it together because he … Read more

A kid started ‘planking’ on plane seats midway through my flight and his parents did nothing: ‘They gave up’

A kid started ‘planking’ on plane seats midway through my flight and his parents did nothing: ‘They gave up’

By now we’re all acutely aware that the general population finds kids on planes problematic. Every week there’s a story about a crying/pooping child on a flight, and their entitled parents. How dare they make noise/smell/jump on tray tables/sit in first class. Some who report these offenses (usually on Reddit) have a point; but some also simply can’t stomach … Read more

My ‘pervert’ father-in-law is obsessed with my breast milk, I told his wife and things only got worse

My ‘pervert’ father-in-law is obsessed with my breast milk, I told his wife and things only got worse

A new mom has taken to the internet to share how her father-in-law has a weird fascination with her breastmilk.  Posting to a parenting forum, she explained how the culmination of various incidents, including making inappropriate comments in their family group chat and eating her breastmilk muffins, ultimately led her to confront his wife.  But her MIL’s unlikely … Read more

Here’s why parents should rethink naming their baby Axel

Here’s why parents should rethink naming their baby Axel

Parents-to-be might want to avoid this name for their future offspring.  A Redditor has divided the internet with a stark warning to parents who have “Axel” on their list of possible baby names because it sounds like a naughty word. “‘Axel’ sounds cool and edgy on paper until your kid starts acting out,” wrote MyDogCanSploot. … Read more

I met triplets with bizarre names, except for one: ‘Poor kid’

I met triplets with bizarre names, except for one: ‘Poor kid’

What if I say I’m not like the others? A summer camp counselor shared the unusual rock-inspired names of a set of triplets to Reddit, claiming that somehow “everyone matches their name to a T.” User LeninaCrowneIn2020 posted a picture Sunday of three laminated name tags, for Ryatt, Rayge, and Kathleen. The Post has contacted the poster for comment. … Read more

My mother-in-law ruined our gender reveal and lied about it — so I exposed her

My mother-in-law ruined our gender reveal and lied about it — so I exposed her

A woman has taken to a parenting forum to explain how her mother-in-law ruined her gender reveal.  Not only did she spoil the special day, but she also tried to cover her tracks and lie about it. But the savvy mom-to-be was having none of it and pulled up an incriminating text exchange to expose her MIL. She’s … Read more

Hospital’s alleged pay-per-microwave usage sign for employees goes viral

Hospital’s alleged pay-per-microwave usage sign for employees goes viral

An anonymous Reddit user posted a photo of an alleged sign that suggests hospital workers at an undisclosed location are being charged for microwave usage. Reddit user Berezis, who’s reportedly a native Floridian, uploaded the photo to the subreddit titled “Mildly Infuriating” – a popular forum that has more than 5.7 million members and allows people … Read more

I want to change my baby’s name but am afraid what people will say

I want to change my baby’s name but am afraid what people will say

Have you ever thought of a name for your child that you later realized was a mistake?  When one mom welcomed her daughter into the world, she thought that the name they had decided was the perfect fit.  Then a few days later, she started to regret her choice. In a Reddit post, the woman explained that she and her husband decided … Read more

I didn’t get my wife anything for Mother’s Day — watching the kids was my gift

I didn’t get my wife anything for Mother’s Day — watching the kids was my gift

Another day, another man thinks he’s doing his wife a favor by looking after his own offspring.  But this time, the dad takes it a step further and says that it’s more than just a favor- it’s a gift. A Mother’s Day gift ever.  “I thought it would count as a gift since she wouldn’t be here to celebrate.” … Read more

My friend miscarried, I want my baby shower gift back

My friend miscarried, I want my baby shower gift back

A woman has sparked widespread debate this week after asking whether it was okay to request that her friend return a baby shower gift after she had a miscarriage.  The post, which has gone viral in a popular parenting forum, has raised questions about gifting etiquette, friendships, and navigating traumatic experiences.  ‘It seems cruel but I’d rather it go … Read more

My fiance says she’s going to raise our kids vegan, claims eating meat is as bad as slavery

My fiance says she’s going to raise our kids vegan, claims eating meat is as bad as slavery

A Reddit user took to that platform after feeling stressed upon learning that his fiancé wants to raise their future children to be vegetarian.  The user, who posted to the subreddit “TrueOffMyChest” on May 8, said that he and his fiancé do not have kids yet, but are having conversations about children.  His wife-to-be believes that “eating meat … Read more

Dad changes adopted child’s name, gives it to ‘miracle’ biological son instead: ‘People like you shouldn’t adopt’

Dad changes adopted child’s name, gives it to ‘miracle’ biological son instead: ‘People like you shouldn’t adopt’

A man has been slammed in an online parenting forum after he admitted to changing his adopted son’s name after the birth of his biological ‘miracle’ baby.  He believes that his firstborn ‘blood’ son should carry down the family name as it’s ‘gone back five generations.’ “It’s better to give the biological son the family name.” Taking to the thread, the … Read more

I’m skipping my mother’s wedding to see Taylor Swift, now she won’t speak to me

I’m skipping my mother’s wedding to see Taylor Swift, now she won’t speak to me

A Reddit user was lambasted on the social media platform after asking others if she would be in the wrong for skipping her mother’s upcoming wedding after winning tickets to a Taylor Swift concert. “My mom is getting remarried (my birth father passed away a while ago),” wrote Redditor “jessieebu” in a Monday, May 8 post on … Read more

I have a micropenis — this is how I break the news to sexual partners

I have a micropenis — this is how I break the news to sexual partners

He has mastered the art of small talk. A man with a self-proclaimed “micropenis” is going viral after revealing how he breaks the news about his minuscule manhood to potential sex partners. The anonymous anatomy “teacher” divulged his techniques for broaching the uncomfortable subject in “I Hate That I Was Born With a Micropenis,” a … Read more

Ryan Seacrest slammed by ‘American Idol’ fans for ‘being a d–k’ to contestants

Ryan Seacrest slammed by ‘American Idol’ fans for ‘being a d–k’ to contestants

He was not America’s favorite. Ryan Seacrest was slammed by “American Idol” fans for being a “d–k” to a couple of the show’s competitors during Monday’s episode. Seacrest, 48, was attacked by viewers in a viral Reddit thread after telling contestant Michael Williams that he might be going home following his performance of Selena Gomez’s … Read more

I figured out the best time to deplane — it’s the only logical way

I figured out the best time to deplane — it’s the only logical way

Don’t just wing it. A Redditor has sparked fierce debate over the best time to get off a flight by admitting to waiting until the very last minute to disembark once a plane has landed. “I don’t get off my seat when the plane lands,” the unidentified person wrote in a Reddit post this week. … Read more