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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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‘How could anyone want to hurt innocent animals’: Man...

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2025/04/27

As a pet owner, your greatest fear is more than likely losing your pet or seeing them get hurt. Therefore, you do everything in your power to prevent that, from frequent vet check-ups, vitamins, and just a basic level of care. So when someone tries to hurt your furry family member, no one will judge you for doing what needs to be done (just ask John Wick.)However, not everyone feels that way toward pets. While 66% of American households own a pet, with the most popular being a dog, some folks

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Woman goes to doctor for meds. Then she’s told she...

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2025/04/27

A woman’s experience at the doctor’s office had her leaving in tears, asking TikTokers what she should do next. TikToker @omgletsbuyshoes11 shared a harrowing experience of her latest trip to the doctor’s office. Her clip, which was posted on April 19, has earned 1.5 million views as of April 27. In it, she delineates how exactly a routine trip to get her prescription filled ended with her being shamed. What happened at the doctor’s office? In her video, @omgletsbuyshoes11 says she went to

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You can rate bad Uber drivers. But did you know they...

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2025/04/27

Many of us–especially millennials and Gen Z–tend to want to be the “perfect” customer. Tipping appropriately, saying your please and thanks yous to retail workers, and being polite to service workers. Is it a need to crave approval? Or is it because we know what it’s like to be treated wrongly in these spaces? Regardless of the reason, many have joked about wanting to “get an A” as a customer–and it seems now they can. Uber ratings and you It’s safe to say an Uber driver’s earnings directly

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Man takes Tinder date out for dinner. Then he sends...

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2025/04/27

The “the worse they can say is no” group will have a hard time shooting their shot after this Tinder date went sideways. One man who had a nice time with his date thought nothing of it when he sent a Venmo request after the fact. But was the hate he received warranted? What happened on this Tinder date? A Redditor shared his experience in the r/NiceGirls subreddit, where it received more than 4,000 upvotes as of Sunday. In it, he describes a pleasant enough evening with a woman he matched with

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‘God forbid a kid stays hydrated’: 15-year-old high...

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2025/04/27

How strict is too strict? That’s the question on TikTok viewers’ minds after a mother publicly slammed her son’s high school principal. In a viral TikTok, Cass (@cassdamm) claims she received an unwelcome surprise in her inbox from her son’s principal. Something her son did, which would be considered mundane to others, irked the principal so much that the she sent the mother a strongly worded five-paragraph email. What was in the email? Attached were nine screenshots, complete with the time

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Woman’s dog passes away. Is she wrong for saying she...

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2025/04/27

A woman on Reddit has asked if she’s in the wrong for backing out of her sister’s wedding amid what is apparently known in her family as the dog incident. It’s part of the popular AITA forum, wherein people put their life decisions before a jury of strangers. It’s an acronym for “Am I the [you-know-what]?” The most viral of these divides readers, and this one topped Reddit’s home page over the weekend. Wrote the woman, who asked the internet if she’s wrong for refusing to be in her sister’s

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‘I’ve been waiting for someone to ask me’: Woman...

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2025/04/27

A Florida woman at a gas station spotted a Dodge truck with a JBL logo painted on the tailgate. She decided to approach the man with hopes of recreating a popular social media trend. “You know that TikTok trend with the JBL speakers? Where it’s playing Fetty Wap?” user @angel.lyssy asked the apparent stranger. “Will you do it?” “I’ll gladly do it. I’ve been waiting for somebody to ask me,” he replied. Then he plays her the Fetty Wap classic “Mine Again” loud enough for her to hear it. “I

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Ryan Reynolds’ ‘Meme Team’ took a movie trope and...

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2025/04/27

Rob McElhenny and Ryan Reynolds teamed up to purchase Wales-based soccer team Wrexham A.F.C. for a fairy tale purpose. As AP puts it, the entertainment duo's plan for the "long-suffering club" was to get them into the Premier league. And now, with a commanding 3-0 performance over Charlton Athletic on Saturday, it looks like that dream is coming closer to becoming a reality. Fans are largely attributing this Mighty Ducks-esque turn of events for the team's success to a clutch goal scored by Sam

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Liquor store manager reaches for blue bottle. Then he...

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2025/04/27

They say a picture’s worth 1,000 words. That might explain this viral post. An anonymous liquor store owner says they reached for a bottle and then noticed someone left behind a sobriety token on the shelf from Alcoholics Anonymous. To viewers, it’s an obvious resignation. The photo was posted to the r/mildlyinteresting forum over the weekend. By Saturday it topped the Reddit home page. Why was the AA chip post so popular on Reddit? Reddit is such a massive platform that’s seen such a

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Meme History: Tariff memes

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2025/04/27

Show me a meme genre thathas the internet all at once shouting about egg prices, penguins, and world history, and I’ll show you a moment ofeconomic panicthat has some people out of work, others dumping their entire life savings, and still others making a killing off a moment where they were able to buy low. The Tariffs In the spring of 2025, Donald Trump enacted tariffs that led to some of the most dramatically volatile days for the stock market, and the economy writ large, in modern

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