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‘Yellow roses are for friendship’: Woman goes to...

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2025/05/11

The color of roses you gift a person matters. The last thing you want is to give your local postman flowers as a friendly gesture only to send him the wrong signal because you didn't know red is a signal of romance. The art of flower giving can seem complicated. TikToker @361southtxdad hoped to break it down for her father while on a recent trip to Walmart. The TikToker uses her account to share her "adventures" with her dad. The duo has amassed over 18,000 followers. In one of their

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‘Made him feel disrespected’: Woman gets a memorial...

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2025/05/11

A woman thought she could overcome her grief by getting a memorial tattoo after her ex unexpectedly passed. Now the decision is haunting her. She took to the popular subreddit r/AmIOverreacting for advice on the contentious issue. Redditor shares story of memorial tattoo According to the post by Redditor u/Fun-Possibility-3177, a few years ago, she lost her boyfriend when she was only 23 years old. To make the situation even more tragic, the former boyfriend was also a childhood friend

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‘I’m traumatized’: Customer pulls into drive-thru....

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2025/05/11

Squirrel smiles are trending on TikTok. And while you may not be familiar with this particular nomenclature, you probably have encountered this facial contortion before. The term is used to describe the type of grimace that occurs when a person only bares a portion of their teeth through pursed lips. As this TikTok user writes, they've "been doing it since [they] were a kid." Subsequently, she shows off this type of grin while looking directly into her camera lens. She adds in a text

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‘The American mind can’t comprehend this’ meme has...

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2025/05/11

An image of a quintessential English terraced house led to a deeper discussion on X recently, regarding differences between European and American lifestyles. It’s part of an ongoing trend best summarized as ‘The American Mind Can’t Comprehend This’ meme—that, while often fun and lighthearted, hints at a growing gulf between the two regions online. Tom Forth posted the image of a terraced, redbrick house in Leeds, UK, on April 29, 2025, saying, “Incredible to think that many Americans will look

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Man asks Reddit for advice after anonymously...

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2025/05/11

An anonymous worker took to Reddit for advice after snitching on a colleague who was misappropriating resources. In a Reddit post, the self-described "operations analyst" explained what went down. It all began when he realized another worker, whom he called Dave, began using the company's shipping account to help run his own business. "Over time, I noticed Dave was using our company’s shipping account a lot," user FewStable4 explained. "At first, I thought it was just small stuff, but after

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Woman spends 3 hours in line to get REAL ID. Then...

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2025/05/11

As of Wednesday, U.S. travelers must have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card to fly commercially. How to tell if you have a REAL ID To check for REAL ID compliance, you should see a star in the upper right-hand corner of your driver's license. The stars apparently make IDs more difficult to counterfeit. "If the card does not have a star marking, it is not REAL ID-compliant and won’t be accepted as proof of identity to board commercial aircraft," per the Department

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TikToker shares nasty footage of Pizza Hut storing...

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2025/05/11

At home, a spacious bathroom can become storage for dry goods like paper towels and toilet paper, maybe a few boxes in a pinch. But in a restaurant? It just doesn't fly. A Pizza Hut customer put the company on blast via TikTok recently, after she went to her local shop and discovered a creative—but stomach-turning—alternative use for the location's bathroom, as reported by Dexerto. The company has taken to social media to respond after the video drew significant attention online. An

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‘That’s your meet cute girl’: Woman signs for UPS...

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2025/05/11

A woman with a crush on her UPS driver believes the delivery worker may've hit on her. Kenzie (@kenzieandhercloset) posted a clip detailing the particulars of a conversation she had with the employee. In the clip, which garnered over 48,000 views on the platform, she asks other TikTok users if they thought the woman's comments were flirtatious. UPS crush Kenzie begins her video by speaking into the camera, a white background behind her. Throughout the 35-second clip, she delineates the

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Spectrum customer service dragged after...

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2025/05/11

Customer service is not what it used to be. One woman's viral interaction with a customer service representative proves it. In a TikTok video that has amassed over 2.2 million views, mom Kayla_2 (@babybeanmom2) captured what it took for her to get her Spectrum internet service cancelled. The back-and-forth with the service rep left viewers dumbfounded. "I would just like to disconnect my service, please," the woman said into her phone at the start of the clip. However, it seemed the

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‘This is not you’: Influencer’s plastic surgery...

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2025/05/11

A lip flip here, eye lift there, and pretty soon you'll look like a whole new person. Unfortunately, for several women who have undergone extensive cosmetic surgery, when it comes to airport security checkpoints, officials are pretty sure they are a different person. At least, when compared to their official passport photos. In a recent report from The New York Post, UK influencer Ashley Stobart says she is frequently stopped at security checkpoints and asked if she has additional proof that

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‘First mistake was going to Lowe’s’: Woman’s fire...

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2025/05/04

When we head out to buy basics for our home—like batteries for a fire alarm—it’s usually supposed to be a quick errand that doesn’t break the bank.But for one Lowe’s shopper, a trip to replace a chirping smoke detector battery turned into a choice between peace and her wallet. What did she encounter at Lowe’s? Inside the battery aisle at Lowe’s, TikTok creator @therealkashkatchem pulled out her phone and hit record. “This is why my fire alarm is going to continue to make noise,” she

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Ranking the best ‘Star Wars’ memes in honor of May...

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2025/05/04

One of the overlooked things about Star Wars is that it’s intentionally over-the-top, so honestly, it’s either fitting or completely ironic that the fandom is as hot and cold about it when it comes to reacting online. There are more memeable moments in the franchise than there are stars in the galaxy, but in honor of May the fourth, we thought we’d count down a small few of our favorites. We’ll begin with some honorable mentions. It’s a Trap! First uttered by Admiral Ackbar at the

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‘I’ve never had this happen to me before’: Woman uses...

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2025/05/04

In general, one is supposed to keep their car’s tires pumped up to between 28 and 36 PSI (pounds per square inch). That said, every set of tires is different. And not following your tires’ specifications can cause a host of issues when you’re out on the road. Sometimes, these issues are minor. For example, one driver found that her tires were unexpectedly worn after 26,000 miles, so much so that her warranty was invalidated. Other times, however, ignoring your car’s stated limits can lead to

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‘No dude you carry it home’: Woman walks her dog,...

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2025/05/04

A TikToker who goes by B (@b.jjjdbja) started a fight over dog poop disposal etiquette in a viral clip. Her video, which garnered over 358,000 views, sparked a litany of replies from other users on the popular mobile app. She asks whether or not it's wrong for her to clean up her dog's poop from a neighbor's yard. Then, she tosses the dookie-filled bag into the same neighbor's trash bin. "Okay. This is a serious question. If I'm walking my dog in my neighborhood. And she poops in somebody's

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‘Airlines should decrease the price of their...

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2025/05/04

A passenger is questioning the price of airline tickets after noticing several partially full flights at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. In a video with over 88,000 views, TikToker Andrew Jehle (@andrewjehle) pushes back at others who he says claim that "flights are full." "I just walked around the entire Dallas airport and filmed every single flight," he says. "A lot of them are not full. I think this proves my point that airlines should decrease the price of their tickets the closer

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‘Just started blowing out of nowhere’: Woman turns...

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2025/05/03

Using your air conditioning impacts more than just the comfort of the passengers in the car. In fact, some people might not be aware that running one’s air conditioning can hurt their fuel economy, though the damage is usually relatively minor. Over the years, many internet users have shared the quirks of their car air conditioning and how such quirks have affected their vehicle. However, one recent video on the topic has the internet talking. In a clip with over 102,000 views, TikTok user

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Best Buy customer tries to pick up their ‘open box’...

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2025/05/03

When shopping for electronics, it can be tempting to forgo a new item in favor of a used, open box, or refurbished one. Usually, one can purchase such an item without too much of an issue. However, there are cases where buying an open box or refurbished item has caused a massive headache for buyers. For example, one internet user bought a mattress, only to discover that it was covered in stains. There was even a lighter buried within the fabric of the mattress. Still, many find open box or

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‘It sounded like a souped-up golf cart/lawnmower’:...

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2025/05/03

A woman declaring, "I literally have the worst luck with vehicles," set out to prove it with a litany about three General Motors models—a Chevy Tahoe, a Chevy Equinox, and a GMC Yukon—that started and ended with bad news. Creator Erica Kate (@ericakate_/) shared her experience with these models on TikTok, getting more than 410,000 views. After setting the stage by announcing her bad luck with cars, she laments her Tahoe first. "I had a Tahoe, and I loved her," she says. "She was beautiful

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People are using this creator’s viral ‘how long does...

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2025/05/03

Spring cleaning season is here, and one TikTok creator spent the last month going viral after posting a series of videos—titled 'How long does it take?'—designed to hold herself accountable for her struggles with executive function. At the end of March, Christi Newrutzen (@christinewrutzen) had 70 followers on TikTok and a dream of completing a task she put off for two years. The task in question was to finish painting a dresser and mirror set she purchased at Goodwill. Newrutzen filmed herself

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‘Don’t waste your money’: Plumber of 32 years...

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2025/05/03

Being a homeowner has many benefits, but it also comes with responsibilities like the upkeep of your house. Fortunately, an expert on TikTok is offering a variety of tips to help keep your home maintenance on track—this time it has to do with plumbing. The Twin Home Experts (@twinhomeexperts) have over 870,000 followers who look to them for ways to “save money and protect their home.” The TikTok account has previously gone viral for videos in which they warn against popular cockroach sprays and

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